I have put together a list of new or recently new restaurants that I have eaten at. This list is subject to change as I review additional Vancouver restaurants, and you must remember that I am a “food for the people” kind of guy. So while I very much believe that all my Vancouver restaurant recommendations are delicious, they might not necessarily be romantic or Michelin-esque or, well, to your tastes. If you need further suggestions, you can drop me a line at richard AT vancouverfoodster.com. But please–give me some parameters to work with (price, location, cuisine, event). (And likewise, if you have any Vancouver restaurant recommendations for ME, please share.)

These are not in any ranking order.

House Guest

332 Water Street, Vancouver

Great Comfort food, music and vibe.

Chewie’s Steam and Oyster Bar

2201 West 1st Avenue

Delicious taste of New Orleans – Creole cooking!

Edible Canada at the Market

1551 Johnston Street, Vancouver

Art on a plate, inventive dishes, best in local.

Boneta (the new one)

12 Water Street, Vancouver

Creative dishes, flavourful, foodie paradise.

Ensemble Tap

990 Smithe Street, Vancouver

International Comfort food at play with Beer.

Hapa Umi

909 West Cordova Street, Vancouver

Modern fusion Japanese cuisine

Cento Notti

350 Davie Street, Vancouver

Italian food with a creative twist.

Black + Blue

1032 Alberni Street, Vancouver

Best steak in Vancouver, and table side classics.

Fray on Fraser

3980 Fraser Street, Vancouver

Fabulous Comfort Food with a playful spin.

Cosca Restaurant

1118 Denman Street, Vancouver

Delicious pasta dishes.

Lanna Thai

775 Denman Street, Vancouver

Flavourful Thai dishes, hidden gem.

Nicli Antica Pizzeria

62 East Cordova, Vancouver

Authentic Neapolitan Pizza

The Flying Pig

1168 Hamilton Street, Vancouver

Canadian Bistro, inventive dishes that are full of flavour, you will want to eat every dish.

Nelson and the Seagull

315 Carrall Street, Vancouver

Great cafe to escape, large sharing communal table.

Thierry

1059 Alberni Street, Vancouver

Chocolaterie pâtisserie that is divine and stunning, then there are the exquisite desserts and macarons!

Pizza Farina

915 Main Street, Vancouver

Really good pizza, that is it!

Revolver Coffee

325 Cambie Street, Vancouver

4 passionate brothers who share a true love for the bean

The Juice Truck

NW Corner of Water and Abbott, Vancouver

Creative, Inventive and Healthy juices and smoothies.

Hawksworth Restaurant

801 West Georgia Street, Vancouver

Exquisite dishes, outstanding presentation and creative cocktails.

The Oakwood

2741 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver

Canadian bistro with inventive dishes and great flavours, craft brews on tap with a beautiful communal dining table.

Fresh Local Wild

SE corner of Hastings and Burrard, Vancouver

Food truck with an outdoor patio, features delicious, local and sustainable food.

Tableau Bar Bistro

1181 Melville Street, Vancouver

French bistro with delicious food, inventive cocktails and great people watching.

Pink Elephant Thai

1152 Alberni Street, Vancouver

Flavourful Thai dishes, beautiful modern decor.

Ensemble Restaurant

850 Thurlow Street, Vancouver

Exquisite food and presentation and full of flavour.

Big Lou’s Butcher Shop

269 Powell Street, Vancouver

Great tasting sandwiches with flavour in an old fashioned butcher shop.

Chopped Leaf

488 Robson Street, Vancouver

Delicious and healthy salads, wraps and quesadillas.

Nooch Snack & Chill

3757 Jacombs Road, Richmond

Tasty sandwiches and salads, refreshing decor.

Meat & Bread

370 Cambie Street, Vancouver

Love the communal table and the room as well as the great sandwiches!

Jethro’s Fine Grub

3420 Dunbar Street, Vancouver

Delicious breakasts and an extensive menu, worth the drive across town.

Bob Lkes Thai Food

3755 Main Street, Vancouver

Authentic Thai, and it was very tasty, wonderful flavours and wonderful service.

Dirty Apron Deli

540 Beatty Street, Vancouver

Gourmet sandwiches, market, communal table, great room joins the cooking school.

Via Veneto

656 West Broadway, Vancouver

Northern Italian food, gracious and inviting.

Stackhouse Burger Bar

1224 Granville Street, Vancouver

Best burgers in the city, stylish room.

The Bibo Italian Restaurant

1835 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver

Authentic Italian Pizza and Pasta!

Updated December 22, 2011 by Richard Wolak

Note: New is classified as restaurants that are less than 1 year old.