Diners' Choice: Northwest restaurants in Vancouver / British Columbia

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Northwest cuisine in Vancouver / British Columbia? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Waterfront Wines

4.9

4.9 (1795)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Kelowna

About the restaurant

Under the direction of Chef & Sommelier Mark Filatow, Waterfront Wines Restaurant & Wine Bar has developed a fresh, continually evolving menu which reflects all that the Okanagan has to offer.

Waterfront is a small 50 seat Restaurant and Wine Bar. We have just begun our twentieth year of business and have established a strong following for the creations of Chef and Sommelier Mark Filatow. Chef Filatow exudes a passion for his art that is brought to new heights through marriages with the exclusive selections found on our wine list.

Our menu specializes in a mixture of Tapas-style items and Main Courses, with the focus on offering our guests as wide a variety of flavors as possible.

***Waterfront Wines guests must all be over the age of 19***

Top review

TomVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Another wonderful evening at Waterfront Restaurant with delicious food (the mussels special was particularly outstanding!) and the fantastic staff are always the icing on the cake :)

The Restaurant, Mission Hill Family Estate

4.7

4.7 (2735)

CAN$51 and over

Northwest

Kelowna

About the restaurant

If the valley prospers, we prosper. Everything you see on the terrace menu is homemade, grown in the estate's garden or produced locally with our agricultural partners. Chef Patrick's philosophy is that if it grows together, it goes together, which is why we offer wines from the same region to accompany your meal.

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Ken

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Fantastic experience we loved the food and dining room and ambiance

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Experience

Festive Dining at the Estate - Lunch

Experience

Festive Dining at the Estate - Three Course Dinner

Experience

The Lounge at Mission Hill - A la carte

Diva at the Met - Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver

4.7

4.7 (841)

CAN$30 and under

Northwest

Downtown

About the restaurant

Experience everyday exquisite at Diva, a gathering place for playful palates to connect over honest food and drink from around the world. With other three decades of practice service Vancouver locals and globetrotters alike, we know a thing or two about being a good host. But like any true Diva, we’re never quite satisfied. We’re innovation obsessed, constantly finding ways to challenge the status quo in the kitchen and behind the bar.

Our cuisine invites you to rediscover international favourites while biting into the bounty of British Columbia. Quench your curiosity with inventive cocktails, or keep it simple with local brews and BC wines.

Our dishes are designed to tell stories, spark conversations, and create common ground between friends old and new. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, or casually dropping by, you’re among friends at Diva.

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BillVIP

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Clean, comfortable space. Good tasty food, welcoming efficient courteous service.

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Experience

4-Course Holiday Menu | Diva

Experience

3-Course NYE Dinner | Diva

The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room

4.8

4.8 (4676)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Central Saanich

About the restaurant

Enjoy the stunning floral display gardens, plus the restaurant's historic surroundings and contemporary, fresh local foods. Located in the original Butchart family residence, you can experience spectacular views of the Private Garden, the Italian Garden and Tod Inlet. Indulge in Afternoon Tea in our Spring and Summer seasons, or our High Tea which offers more warm savories from October through the winter months. Lunch and dinner are served seasonally with a strong presence of local sustainable ingredients. Choose from our award winning showcase of Vancouver Island wines. Enjoy adding to your awareness and appreciation of local grapes and vintners. Please note that admission to The Butchart Gardens is required in order to access The Dining Room Restaurant. Our current admission rates are at www.butchartgardens.com

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Chris

Dined today

A great holiday experience. Highly recommended.

Showcase Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (521)

CAN$30 and under

Northwest

Coal Harbour

About the restaurant

Showcase Restaurant & Bar is one of Vancouver’s top casual dining restaurants. Located in the heart of Coal Harbour in the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown, the Showcase menu is a reflection of Vancouver’s ethnicity with a diverse mix of flavours, influences and inspirations.
Exceptionally delicious West Coast cuisine, served with impeccable service in a sophisticated and welcoming environment – Showcase is the place that locals and guests feel at home while discovering something new.
If you are just looking for a place to relax and visit with friends and colleagues, join us in Showcase Bar. Watch a game, relax and enjoy one of our local beers on tap or a glass of wine.

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Una

Dined 3 days ago

I initially saw the post about the Christmas lunch buffet on Instagram. I figured it would be a wonderful experience for my parents. The buffet was great with a huge variety. All of the staff were so courteous and helpful. I believe our server's name was Dwayne, super nice and helpful. Thankyou so much! It was a very festive and yummy lunch buffet.

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Experience

NYE Dinner

The Grill Room at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler

4.8

4.8 (698)

CAN$51 and over

Northwest

Whistler Village

About the restaurant

The Contemporary Classic - With warm, inviting service, the Grill Room is the ideal Whistler restaurant for a night out with friends or a romantic dinner for two. Feast on exceptional locally grown regional cuisine paired with the finest BC wines at our AAA/CAA Four Diamond-rated destination for delectable chops, steak, and seafood.

We have spent decades crafting the Grill Room experience and we pride ourselves in the principles that define us. We feel incredibly honored to have hosted generations of guests as they create memories, celebrate milestones, and indulge in the ritual of dining.

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JuanVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious food in an elegant but cozy environment. Awesome service. Great experience.

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Experience

CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER IN THE GRILL ROOM

Experience

CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER IN THE GRILL ROOM

The Wildflower Restaurant at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler

4.6

4.6 (1288)

CAN$51 and over

Northwest

Whistler Village

About the restaurant

Open for breakfast and dinner, The Wildflower features mountain cuisine served in a rustic and inviting setting. The dinner menu features locally inspired dishes including fresh BC Salmon, Prime Rib Dinner & Risotto with prawns.

Enjoy extensive 'by the glass' wine selections, a noteworthy variety of regional beer or a signature cocktail. Picturesque windows frame the restaurant, allowing you to take in the view of the breathtaking Blackcomb mountain while you dine.

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Vern

Dined 1 day ago

Great staff. Beautiful location. Great food Thanks especially to Daisy for extra special service

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Hillside Winery & Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1189)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Penticton / Naramata

About the restaurant

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON - REOPENING SPRING 2025

The Bistro's menu has been masterfully created with a focus on small plates allowing our guests to indulge in a unique sharing experience with a melody of local and foraged flavours.

Get taken on a Food Lover’s journey, with terroir-to-table cuisine that draws inspiration from the Naramation lifestyle. Executive Chef Evan Robertson and our Bistro team invite our guests to sit back, slow down and savour. Be delighted, while you enjoy interesting flavour combinations and ingredients that pair beautifully with Hillside's award winning wines, crafted by Kathy Malone, from 100% Naramata grapes.

The Bistro features a striking 65 seat dining area, lower outdoor patio and an upper open-air patio with breathtaking views of Okanagan Lake.

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Anette

Dined on Oct 14, 2024

Lovely evening at Hillside Bistro. Thanksgiving dinner for two was delicious and inventive with just enough of the traditional flavours. Wine parings were excellent. Originally reserved a spot inside but decided on the patio instead and the change was made cheerfully by Sarah who also provided attentive service for the rest of the evening. I make it a point to visit when we are in Penticton and I have never been disappointed. Thank you

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Popular dish

Scallops & Pork Belly

The Loft at Meadow Gardens

4.4

4.4 (389)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows

About the restaurant

Located conveniently in between Pitt Meadows & Maple Ridge, British Columbia, The Loft envelops the breathtaking views & sunsets overlooking Golden Ears Mountains as well as our championship 18 hole golf course.
The contemporary downtown west coast feel invites you to sit back, relax with friends and enjoy drinks and delicious food.
Whether it’s an intimate dinner for two, or just entertaining a group of friends, the Loft combines the best local ingredients with friendly, personalized service to deliver outstanding experiences…to perfection.

Open for dinner Thursdays through Sundays from 4 until close. Sunday from 10:30-1:00 for our Sunday Brunch Buffet, Happy Hour from 2-5 on Sundays.

For Larger parties, please contact Sadie Godwin - meadowgardensloft@gmail.com

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Kathy

Dined 6 days ago

Looking for a special Christmas, Brunch with Santa @ Meadow Gardens number One on our Christmas list !!!

Boom + Batten

4.6

4.6 (4578)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Victoria

About the restaurant

With its perfect view of the inner harbour, Boom + Batten’s elevated casual dining offers guests an approachable culinary experience. Influenced and inspired by our Pacific Northwest surroundings, our culinary & beverage team delivers an inventive menu using the best ingredients on the market.

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Yvonne

Dined 2 days ago

We were seated for dinner in the Sunset Café area, which turned out to be quieter than the main dining room. The server was very friendly and attentive. It's a beautiful location, and the food was wonderful.

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New Year's Eve at Boom + Batten!

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