43 Best Wine Bars in Vancouver

“6 stars!
We had an amazing experience at Bravo! We made a reservation for 10 PM and arrived on time, not realizing the restaurant closed at 11 PM. We stayed until 11:45 PM without even noticing how late it was, and the staff never once made us feel rushed. In fact, the owner himself was helping to serve, which we only realized while chatting with him at our table. He was so gracious and welcoming—it really added a personal touch to our evening.

We’ve ordered every item (was so good we had to reorder some of them) on the menu and the food was phenomenal, and the service was exceptional. It’s rare to find a place where both the quality and hospitality are this outstanding. Bravo is truly a gem, and we can’t recommend it enough!“

“Excellent food and wine in a cozy, friendly establishment“

“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.“

“Our last night meal in Vancouver, a great way to end a fantastic holiday“

“Really good waffles and really good lattes“

“Great steak selection. We enjoyed a superb dinner with perfectly cooked steak and great sides. Our server Stefania was the best.“

“Folke serves wonderful vegan dining that can be enjoyed by anyone. We've never had a bad dish here and highly recommend it!“

“Staff friendly food delicious“

“Fabulous place, great staff, great service, Thank you“

“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!“

“My friend and I had the BEST experience at Is that French. The food was incredible, the olives are a must try (we ended up getting three orders for two people), and the overall vibe of the place was perfect. Our server Taylor was also exceptional. She was attentive, knowledgeable, fun, and all around some of the best service I’ve ever received. I have been to a number of Michelin star restaurants and Is that French might be one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to! Can’t recommend this place enough. Thank you Taylor and the rest of the staff for making it such an unforgettable experience!“

“Had been hoping to come just for the cool NBA vibes, but we didn’t check the hours closely enough, so we awkwardly walked past while they were closed. One of the managers spotted us and opened up just so we could come in and eat lunch! He was an incredible host, the vibes are impeccable inside and the food is great! 10/10 experience.“

“Had a fantastic dinner before a local concert. Started with the tuna appetizer with focaccia and then moved on to the daily pasta special of a squash rotollo with short ribs and a delicious nebbiolo red to pair with it, at the recommendation of our server. The pasta dish was so rich and delicious and plated beautifully! Excellent service rounded out an amazing experience!“

“Exceptional atmosphere. Food was fresh and delicious. Pork Belly was a big hit!

Our server Katie was very personable, attentive and created a wonderful and comfortable atmosphere in dining.

We also chatted with a woman named Sarah who made us feel super welcome.

Both ladies showed great knowledge in both food and beverage. Left there feeling like I learned something that day.

Great job everyone!“

“Stopped in here to seek refuge from a mid-day sun shower and so happy we did.

Tucked away in a less than inspiring alley, you enter to feel the warmth of a cozy little tasting room. Red brink line the walls and soft dim lights bathe the long spare room. The counter is accented with an array of colorful piggy banks which serve as placeholders for table reservations, very cute.

Our hostess was super friendly, and helpful in serving up two wine flight trios. The Proyecto granacha we had was the standout but we were happy to try all of them.

We lingered here for quite a while before continuing our walk through Gastown. Recommended if you want to break your day of exploring with a leisurely glass of wine.

Jul 5, 2014“

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

“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.“

“Lovely atmosphere, delicious food, polite staff and a pleasant music. Really nice place!“

“This was our first time here and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious and we ordered everything to our table. I also liked the ambience — the music wasn’t too loud and I could actually talk with my husband. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Perfect date night spot!“

“amazing little place. Lina our server was absolutely amazing. highly recommend this hidden gem“

“We had a wonderful dining experience at Croquette Brasserie. Our waiter was both helpful and charming, adding a personal touch to the evening. We started with the moules-frites, sharing the mussels and fries as an appetizer. The dish was outstanding—perfectly cooked mussels paired with crisp, golden fries. For our main course, we chose pasta sourced from their sister restaurant, Fiore Famiglia, which happens to be our long-time favorite neighborhood Italian spot. As expected, the pasta was impeccable, showcasing the quality and flavors we’ve come to love. A special highlight was the crème brûlée, torched at our table by the waiter. Watching the caramelized sugar form into a crackling, golden crust was such a treat, and the result was as delicious as it was entertaining. The ambiance was made even better by live music from "Van Django," an incredible violin and guitar duo. Their lively and romantic performance elevated the evening to something truly magical. Croquette Brasserie is a gem we can’t wait to visit again!“

“We had a great experience here! Wonderful service and the food was a big hit! Everything from the great bread, well prepared calamari /prawns, rave worthy lasagne and delicious pork chop to the gelato at the end was well executed. So glad we gave it a try... definitely will go back!“

“Was here with a friend tonight for happy hour. Amazing food and ambience. Staff was super chill. Bartender / Server was great. Manager (pretty sure he was the manager) came over and introduced himself to us. I’m definitely coming back. 5 stars, no question 👌🏾“

“Absolutely LOVED their plant based menu! Very much recommend the oyster mushroom “calamari” 😍“

“I love this place. Kind staff amazing food. Amazing service. One of the few places where you always feel welcome.“

“Under new management, but wow are they trying to impress to build this back up! Wine selection very limited but they are just restarting, so we were good with the options. Baklava was home made, the food was well proportioned and the service was personalized. Party of 5 on a Friday night at 8pm, and we were impressed. Surprised it was not more busy! Check it out, we were happy we did.“

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

“Killer drinks - classics and some really unique ones. All nicely balanced and properly mixed (love Satoshi's real deal Tokyo hard shake 👍🏼). Delish food, great drinks and a cosy and fun atmosphere. Always on point. A definite fav. 5/5“

“We had an amazing time at this place. Incredible food, fantastic service, everyone was so friendly and kind to us! The portions were super generous but our kids insisted on finishing the food as it was so delicious! Looking forward to coming back!“

“This Greek restaurant offers a wonderful variety of family style/sharing dishes. The food is absolutely excellent and super fresh! I love their lemon potatoes, their lamb chops are divine, and their chicken kabobs are juicy and tender. We also loved the egg plant dip and the garlic prawns. It’s a fun place to come with friends or on a date. The restaurant is large and nicely decorated but because of all the hard surfaces, very noisy and a bit cold. Not cozy whatsoever. The service is outstanding and the staff really positive.

Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free options“

“Excellent Service and good.“

“great service the management and server knows how to treat you ,food was excellent ,the atmosphere was most uplifting at the Broadway location“

“Very authentic Italian food. Great service. Good pricing. Nice atmosphere.Very good weekend brunch with a nice Italian version of Eggs Benedict.“

“Came here for the Mangia Wednesday deal which features a few lower priced specials and a special priced wines.

The ambiance is nice as it feels like a family style restaurant with quiet interior and a patio in the back for outdoor dining in the summer.

The pasta is decent, portion could be a bit bigger, but enough to stop your hunger.

Overall, a nice and quiet pasta joint that is family friendly and offers a decent menu.“

“Great food and service. I highly recommend the duck breast! Risotto is a second favorite. The Ora King Salmon Soba is a great appy as well.“

“Check our daily specials “Delicious”“

“Really good food Authentic Vietnamese“

“Great location with fantastic cocktails. Service was fantastic. Barrett is one of those people that really stands out when it comes to creating a memorable experience for his guest.

It's very unassuming and contrasting from the loud and busy exterior. It feels like your in a whole other world as soon as you step in the door.“

“attended a retirement party, and the staff were so accommodating! Service with a smile, they were happy to chat with us and ensure we had the best experience. The food was delicious and warm. The space was clean and welcoming, we did wonder why all the spine of the books were faced away would have been nice to see the collection. Highly recommend Tap & Barrel for your next corporate function.“

“We only made a short stop for a pizza Margherita and a Negroni but it was so good! The waiter (who was maybe the owner/manager too) was super genuine and friendly too. I’ve already been thinking that next time I’m in the area I want to stop by again.“

“What a great restaurant..came across it while shopping and enjoyed the happy hour. Great food, ambience and service.“

“My boyfriend an I were looking for a place to dine while walking around Gastown when we came across Al Porto. We entered and where greeted by the waiter SIXTO. He made us feel very welcomed and took care of us. We had the lasagna which was excellent and the calamari which we found to be very chewy and tough. Not properly prepared. We ordered Molson Canadian beer and where told that we don’t carry it. SIXTO recommended we try The Kokanee beer which was comparable. We where offered the dessert menu but declined and had another Kokanee. Overall experience was good with exceptional service from our waiter. Will defiantly return to this restaurant next time we are visiting Vancouver.“

“Best sushi that we keep coming back to online or in person. Reasonably priced and economical vibes in the restaurant which could use a little updating maybe but we like and it is clean and fast and incredibly good. Every time we try other sushi we compare it to Ajiya and so far Ajiya always beats every other place. This is not a place to come to and expect high class service as it is economically run by the owner and a small staff and it seems the negative reviews are from high maintenance people who expect so much while still paying so little, not fair in my opinion and so easy to disregard their opinions but when it shows up in the overall number out of 5 then definitely not fair. This should be in the high 4.5-5 rating restaurant and we will definitely keep going back.

Vegetarian options: We often order vegan and vegetarian options and I especially appreciate the tofu sushi which you can almost never find anywhere else. So many amazing choices.“