Tapas Restaurants in Vancouver, BC

“Enjoyed the experience and friendly conversations with the severs.“

“Rude server - My wife's first experience going out after giving birth. The male server peaked over her shoulder while she paid and made a rude comment when he saw she tipped 'only' 15% on a $20 cocktail. Completely ruined her night. Train your staff better.“

“I brought my mom to Published on Main on a mother-daughter night out. The food was amazingly delicious, and service top-notch. We had a memorable night together sharing love and a wonderful culinary experience. Will definitely return for more!“

“Lovely staff, delicious food. Very good quality and they do a lot with a small space. We enjoyed hearing about the wine selection and trying delicious, unusual varieties. The wide selection of small bites to filling dishes make this a terrific place to gather. We felt warmly welcomed and well cared for.“

“Great food and great ambience.“

“Had a great Saturday night after the Caps game with friends while visiting from out of town. Crazy big beer list, wildly knowledgeable server & deeeelicious eats (the whipped feta & zucchini with focaccia bread 😮‍💨). Food was little slow to arrive but place was packed so won’t hold it against them. Hot and delicious when got it! Great space, will be back.“

“Highly recommend Wildlight Kitchen + Bar. Chef Warren Chow is one of the best chef's in the city! Whether its a special occassion or just a night out, its a great spot to visit.“

“My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate our new life together and we chose this place based on the reviews, as well as for the fact that he had fond memories of Kingyo when he visited 4 years ago. Every single dish we ordered this time (miso soup, sashimi salad, chicken karrage, uni miso udon, seafood bibimap, black sesame panna cotta, silken tofu dessert, and hojicha azuki roll) were all perfectly seasoned and made with incredibly fresh ingredients. Standouts were the miso soup (this was the first time I’ve ever come across a miso soup that was not overly salty, I could drink an entire vat of this lol), chicken karrage (impossibly juicy and had the natural sweetness mastered from meat being perfectly cooked), uni miso udon (not a fan of udon noodles or ikura usually but these noodles were fantastically chewy and soft at the same time, the salty fishiness from the burst roe eggs complemented the richness of the uni and the uni flavour was creamy, decadent and a complete umami bomb), and the panna cotta (delicious pure flavour of black sesame that’s incredibly velvety and nutty, and took me back to my childhood days of enjoying black sesame soup with my family). Decor and interior aesthetics were very warm and entertaining to look at , especially all of the dark wood accents and the bamboo on the communal table. The one dish we ordered that we enjoyed but found to be slightly too salty was the stone grill beef tongue - the meat itself was crisp (almost equivalent texture to pork cheek, which I am a huge fan of) and had great natural flavour, but the tongue came with a salty miso sauce on the side that paired with the tongue was overly salty as we found out that the tongue itself without any sauce had already been pre-salted. Portion sizes were also very good between 2 adults - we were definitely full at the end but didn’t feel heavy at all

Overall, we experienced an incredible feast of flavours, service and warmth, and can’t wait to come back try more dishes !“

“The best and friendliest people. My flight home was cancelled at 10pm and my phone was dead. This was one of the only places left open and I decided it was my best shot. Instantly I had multiple workers ready to help me during my very bad night. They took the time to talk to me and understand the unfortunate situation that I was in. They charged my phone, were preparing to serve me great food and beverages on the house, and were all making sure I was okay. I felt very welcomed by their friendly service and smiles. When I had to leave, every worker was saying goodbye to me like we had known each other for a long time. Incredibly grateful for everything this restaurant offered me. I went from worrying about how I was getting home to making friends with a smile on my face. People and an experience that I will never forget.“

“Food was amazing. Service was amazing. Pandemic precautions in place(hand sanitizers, table partitions, menu on phone etc). 10/10“

“Amazing Japanese Yakitori Izakaya in Vancouver!! 😉😋🥇🥰🧑🏻‍🍳👩🏻‍🍳💪🏼✌🏼👍🏼👏“

“Great food, awesome atmosphere, and even better service!“

“Wonderful 60th Bday celebration today and excellent food! Definitely would come back!!“

“Great little place in Downtown Vancouver. Very welcoming, the food was great and the service was incredible.

Highly recommend to try their Milkshakes.

Next time I’m in Vancouver, I’ll be sure to come back.“

“First time for us, attended a private function. Food was delicious and filling. The service was outstanding and extremely attentive. They had a vast array of sake and after ordering the sake flight (sampler tray), we found a few options that we really liked and ordered a couple of bottles. The sashimi was very fresh and delicious. There was an assortment of dishes that we tried that were on par with many of the high end restaurants, such as the egg omelet with crab ankake and the BBQ eel Unagi rice bowl. Street parking was easy to find. We’d definitely come back to Hashigo Sake Bar.“

“Always great service & menu!“

“Fresh, Delicious, Beautiful; friendly service. Chef’s Menu was just awesome.“

“Great bar! Good food and drinks, only bad I had to pay in cash and not credit or debit card.“

“most delicious food! the chicken wings are especially tasty!“

“5 stars.. rad fries , rad booze , rad tunes“

“Great atmosphere, great staff , delicious food and amazing music on Saturday nights Definitely recommend“

“Excellent service, relaxed ambience, and amazing food! What more could one ask for?“

“Delicious Tacos……………………..“

“Great retro music! Nice vibe. Good Cosmos! 😃 They have outdoor seating and live music every Friday and Saturday night at 10pm.“

“The fries with truffle oil and parmesan tasted amazing to me! The award winning Hotel Georgia was very refreshing and tasty too! Just that overall felt a little pricy to me but I understand it's a decent place with nice atmosphere, love music and nice service! Great to hang out with friend to enjoy.“

“it was good! i enjoyed it! especially because i was able to eat dim sum at 5 which is rare lol, i am not a morning person so i rarely get to have dim sum. i just feel like i could get food that is just as good if not better in richmond for a much better price. still enjoyed the food though and will come back if i have a craving for dim sum later in the day :)“

“Good food, good service, authentic Japanese.“

“Every thing was perfect! Great place for party or just geeing together with friends for light drinking. Sake Dassai recommended.“

“good food, service and friendly staff 👌“

“One of the most fun izakaya experiences I’ve had in Vancouver 🇯🇵✨

Guu with Garlic really feels like stepping into a lively late-night spot in Japan. The energy inside is amazing — staff greet everyone loudly when you walk in, and the whole restaurant has a warm, bustling atmosphere.

The menu is full of flavorful Japanese tapas and garlic-inspired dishes 🤤 From grilled skewers and fried dishes to noodles and small plates, everything is perfect for sharing with friends over drinks.

It’s not just about the food here — it’s the kind of place that becomes part of your travel memories.

Definitely worth visiting if you’re looking for a fun and authentic izakaya experience in Vancouver 🍺“

“Their lunch specials are affordable and tasty. The service for lunch time on the weekday wasn’t like dinner. There’s only one staff on the dining area and she always disappears. No water refills at all until we asked for it at the very end. No big deal since the lunch was so cheap and we didn’t expect any service. Still going back for food. Recommend.“

“It’s a heatwave 🥵 in Vancouver so I was glad of a nice comfortable attractive place with good air conditioning. Our waitress was very friendly and the food was good.“

“Great food and even better service + friendly staff. They even charged my cellular phone while we dined… highly recommended.“

“Great food, great service“

“Super friendly staff Good food and drinks.“

“Ordered online to pickup.
- The estimation of completion was horrible (kept changing)
- Luckily the food was great, like other Kokoro's
- The inside was quiet, layout looked nice
- Not as hyped as the Metrotown location“