Restaurant List
Day 1
Café Medina Breakfast
Popular brunch spot known for its signature Belgian waffles, Mediterranean-inspired small plates and excellent coffee. Great for a relaxed morning to fuel your first day; try the lavender waffles or Moroccan lamb.
Dinesty Dumpling House (Robson) Lunch
Casual Chinese spot specializing in xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and hand-made noodles. Perfect for a reliable, flavorful lunch — order several dumpling varieties to share.
Miku Dinner
Renowned waterfront Japanese restaurant famous for aburi (flame-seared) sushi and refined seafood dishes. Ideal for a special first-night dinner; try the aburi salmon and the chef’s sashimi selection.
Day 2
Jam Café Breakfast
Hearty, old-school brunch spot with generous portions and comfort classics (think eggs benedict, pancakes, and the famous CMP). Expect a line but worth it for a filling start.
Go Fish (near Granville Island) Lunch
Casual seafood shack serving fresh fish tacos, salmon sandwiches and chowders by the water. Great quick, scenic lunch — try the fish & chips or the grilled salmon sandwich.
Mott 32 Dinner
Upscale modern Cantonese dining with theatrical presentations (Peking duck) and refined dim sum-style plates. Excellent for a refined Chinese dinner featuring premium BBQ and seafood.
Day 3
Fable Kitchen Breakfast
Farm-forward brunch with West Coast ingredients — bright, seasonal dishes in a comfortable setting. Try the signature brunch plates with local eggs and house-made pastries.
Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant Lunch
Longstanding Cantonese seafood house known for live seafood, roasted specialties and dim sum options. Ideal for a substantial midday meal — go for the roasted duck or steamed fish when available.
Sura Korean Cuisine (Korean BBQ) Dinner
Interactive Korean-style BBQ with a selection of marinated and non-marinated meats cooked at your table. Great for groups — recommend marinated short ribs (galbi) and assorted banchan to share.
Day 4
Granville Island Public Market (breakfast stalls) Breakfast
Start the day wandering stalls for fresh pastries, smoked salmon bagels or artisanal coffee. Mix-and-match breakfast from vendors for a casual, local experience.
The Fish Counter Lunch
Neighborhood sustainable seafood shop and lunch counter known for fish & chips, sandwiches and responsibly sourced offerings. A relaxed lunch option with strong local-eco focus.
Blue Water Cafe Dinner
Yaletown institution for seafood & oysters with an emphasis on sustainable sourcing and a sophisticated tasting menu. Perfect for an upscale seafood dinner — try the raw bar and seasonal fish preparations.
Day 5
Chambar Breakfast
Belgian-inspired restaurant with an excellent brunch menu (savory & sweet options). Vibrant atmosphere in Gastown — recommended dishes include the mussel dishes at lunchtime or the classic brunch plates.
Rodney's Oyster House Lunch
Casual, buzzy spot offering fresh oysters, seafood platters and coastal fare. Good for a lively seafood lunch — order a selection of oysters on the half shell and a seafood sandwich or chowder.
Tojo's Restaurant Dinner
High-end Japanese dining by Chef Tojo, famed for omakase and innovative sushi preparations. Splurge for a memorable final-evening tasting or omakase experience; reservations recommended.
Day 6
Small Victory Bakery Breakfast
Intimate bakery and café known for exceptional pastries, sandwiches and quality coffee — a lovely light breakfast stop before sightseeing or travel.
Kirin Restaurant Lunch
Reliable and well-regarded Cantonese restaurant featuring classic BBQ, seafood and banquet-style dishes. Great for a hearty lunch — consider the Peking duck or combination seafood plates.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Dinner
Popular Japanese yakiniku chain where you grill premium cuts at the table — excellent for a fun, interactive final-night dinner. Order a mixed meat set and assorted vegetables for grilling.
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