Vancouver - Restaurants - Tapas Small Plates

16 W. Hastings St., Vancouver V6B 1G6
604-558-4858

Bitter Tasting Room

The city’s first dedicated beer tasting room, gastropreneur Sean Heather’s latest temple of boozy worship is barely a pretzel toss away from his others in a heritage flatiron building w... read more

#200 - 322 Water St., Vancouver V6B 1B6
604-699-0249

The prescription at this gorgeous former pharmacy-turned-supper club is just what the fun doctor ordered, offering a perfect balance of crowd-pleasing menu, gourmet ingredients and a convivial part... read more

315 Carrall St., Vancouver V6A 0A7
604-681-5776

Nelson The Seagull

It’s not exactly Xanadu outside, but this gorgeously renovated space feels every bit like a stately pleasure dome for foodies, design geeks and pour over coffee purists. The blackboard menu f... read more

1 Alexander St., Vancouver V6A 1B2
604-288-1704

Guilt and Company

Under Maple Tree Square’s flagstone streets lies an antique space with a thoroughly modern mandate. Artisan meats, chunks of cheese, smoked fish and antipasti are a cut above boring bar nibbl... read more

6 Powell St., Vancouver V6A 1E7
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The Diamond

Tight little menu of Asian-inspired sharing plates includes duck, chicken and short rib subs, pickled beet and egg with panko and Japanese mayo and fan fave Sloping Hills pork gyoza (dipped in Japa... read more

1072 Denman St., Vancouver V6G 2M8
604-689-4527

Central Kitchen and Eurobar

Chef Harry’s version of a European café makes brunch an Old World affair. Candlelit interior and antique fixtures create an afternoon refuge for English Bay strollers and discount movi... read more

1079 Mainland St., Vancouver V6B 5P9
604-602-0835

Glowbal Grill

One of the original offerings from the folks behind Sanafir, Coast, Italian Kitchen, and most recently, Black + Blue, features a bumping dinner scene, albeit more casual than the latter. Shared spa... read more

353 W. Pender St., Vancouver V6B 1T3
604-899-4040

Finch's Tea & Coffee House

A heritage corner furnished in eclectic style, Finch's shabby chic decor and homemade ingredients are a cut above the standard coffeshop. Limited seating, but the window perches are as popular with... read more

157 Alexander Street, Vancouver V6A 1B8
604-623-3383

Alibi Room

Host to numerous screenings and wrap parties, The Alibi is a filmmaker fave in a heritage building that's even been the site for a few shoots. Full dinner and popular weekend brunch menu mean it's ... read more

780 Thurlow St., Vancouver V6E 1V8
604-685-6436

Cafe Il Nido

Nestled - as the name suggests - in the courtyard of the oft-filmed Manhattan Apartments (location of the Look Who's Talking movies), the flower-edged patio shines in good weather, as weary Robson ... read more

1099 Richards St., Vancouver V6B 3E4
604-633-0355

+Alpha Izakya Tapas Bar

In a city flooded with sushi bars, this spot remains one of Vancouver's best for imaginative and authentic Japanese rolls, tapas, and cocktails. Coined "plus alpha" for the "little extra" taste the... read more

900 West Georgia St, Vancouver V6C 2W6
604-684-3131

900 West

Feel your posture improve even while sinking into the soft wingbacks of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver's Lobby Lounge among smartly casual business-types and elegant creatures of leisure. Dark wood, ... read more