Best Casual Restaurants in Granville Island

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

Regions

North CoastVancouverVancouver Suburbs

Neighborhoods

BurnabyChinatownCoal HarbourCommercial DriveDowntownDunbar-Southlands

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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Award-winning

MICHELIN

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

188 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Tap & Barrel • Bridges restaurant

1. Tap & Barrel • Bridges

4.5

Awesome(1401)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Canadian • Fairview

Booked 46 times today

Tap & Barrel Bridges merges Bridges’ legacy with Tap & Barrel’s philosophies, bringing the best of both to this iconic location on Granville Island.Enjoy some of the best views in Vancouver from our two-story restaurant with large waterfront patios. Our menu features next level comfort food with the addition of Bridges classics that have been reinvented with a Tap & Barrel twist. We are family-friendly with a full kid's menu in addition to gluten-friendly and plant-based menus.

A photo of Farmer's Apprentice restaurant

2. Farmer's Apprentice

4.7

Exceptional(450)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Kitsilano

Farmer's Apprentice, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, serves farm-to-table cuisine in a casual, cozy setting. Farmer's Apprentice strives to source as locally and ethically as possible. Farmer's Apprentice features a diverse wine list offering wines made with minimal intervention

3. Grapes & Soda

4.9

Exceptional(199)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Fairview

Booked 14 times today

An intimate restaurant featuring innovative cocktails and natural wine.

A photo of Café Salade de Fruits restaurant

4. Café Salade de Fruits

4.4

Awesome(59)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Fairview

Booked 3 times today

Offering home-made French food in a bistro setting

5. Dovetail

4.8

Exceptional(380)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Yaletown

Booked 89 times today

California inspired family-style share plates, cocktails & vibes. Offering flavours influenced from our experiences, paired with groovy house tunes, a thoughtfully curated wine selection and a sophisticated cocktail list. For large parties please email reservations@dovetailrestaurant.ca

6. Nightingale

4.7

Exceptional(2153)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Canadian • Coal Harbour

Booked 150 times today

Nightingale's menu feature dishes that are ingredient-led and packed with flavour. MICHELIN Guide Recommended and Named Canada’s Best Farm to Table Restaurant, we are passionate about sourcing locally and our relationship with local farms, growers, foragers & fisherman are second to none. Our wood-stone pizza oven is at the heart of our kitchen and our dough has been diligently perfected to deliver Neapolitan style pizzas with seasonally changing toppings over a delicious crust. Guests are encouraged to order a range of dishes from our extensive menu selection, which are best shared family-style. Nightingale's award winning wine list has been carefully curated, and our highly trained Sommelier Team is on hand to guide you towards local hidden gems, as well as both those elusive and more popular varietals. We offer a range of local craft beers as well as classic and seasonally changing original cocktails.

7. Social Corner Yaletown

4.6

Exceptional(261)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Yaletown

Booked 121 times today

Tapas, pizza, small plates, share plates, paella, and one epic burger - there's something for everyone at Social Corner. Michelin Guide recommended, offering lunch, brunch, dinner and drinks seven days a week. Located in Yaletown on the corner of Homer and Smithe street. We look forward to hosting you.

A photo of Maxine's Cafe & Bar restaurant

8. Maxine's Cafe & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(433)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French American • West End

Booked 52 times today

WEEKENDS AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS RESERVATION FROM 9AM TO 9:45AM AND WALKINS UNTIL 3:30PM. YOU CAN ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL. Maxine's magnificent interiors are inspired by the funky watering holes of Soho and the corner bistros of Europe. A curated menu by Executive Chef Bobby Milheron and Chef de Cuisine features elevated breakfast, brunch, lunchtime and dinner favorites that offer peak flavor and freshness. From morning favorites to later-day delights, discover what fits your fancy at the West End's premier neighborhood café and bar.We are open daily for breakfast, brunch and dinner.Walk-ins are always welcome and reservation for dinner service are available.

A photo of Earls Kitchen + Bar - Yaletown - Vancouver restaurant

9. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Yaletown - Vancouver

4.5

Awesome(977)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Yaletown

Booked 52 times today

Welcome to Earls Yaletown, the heart of Vancouver's vibrant Yaletown district. Surrounded by shopping, nightlife, and art, our newly renovated space offers a booth-filled dining room and an all-season patio for your enjoyment. Experience the delight of our daily features, Happy Hour, late-night Happy Hour, and weekend Brunch Happy Hour, where delectable flavours meet irresistible prices. Join us in this place of excitement and culture, and let us delight your taste buds in the heart of Yaletown. Your table is ready. We can't wait to see you!

10. Fable Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(783)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Kitsilano

Booked 31 times today

Fable is the farm to table restaurant in Vancouver. Fable has been wowing guests since 2012. It is fresh food, locally sourced, thoughtfully prepared and served in a lively, comfortable and unpretentious atmosphere, with an amazing cocktail program and great food pairing wines. Fable is pleased to recognized by the Michelin Guide for the 2nd year in a row as a Bib Gourmand featured restaurant

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T
Tim
Vancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience and food. Birthday event and they took care of us!!!
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Tap & Barrel • BridgesPrice: Moderate• Canadian• Fairview
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4.5
R
Ryan
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
They've always been great, but the tasting menu last night was by far their best so far
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Farmer's ApprenticePrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Kitsilano
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4.7
M
ManeetVIP
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was amazing like usual. Our server was also fantastic.
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DovetailPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Yaletown
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
Friendly and yummy, although very noisy when busy on a Friday
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Café Salade de FruitsPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Fairview
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4.4
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Asia
Toronto / Ontario •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 23, 2025
One of our fav wine bars in the city! Food is awesome as well!
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Grapes & SodaPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Fairview
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4.9

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