Vancouver

La Quercia is one of the city's premier Italian restaurants, serving locally sourced organic dishes in their elegant space. While the menu includes traditional Italian specialties, they are all prepared and served with the chefs' unique sense of style and flair.

Cuchillo serves dishes and snacks from around the Latin America continent, from Peruvian ceviche to Mexican tacos, and everything in between. For fun after dark, be sure to try some of their unique and classic cocktail creations.

Joe Fortes is a household name in the city, attracting diners from all over the world to enjoy the creations of this top chef and his San Francisco-style seafood grill. After over 30 years in the business, Joe Fortes has achieved iconic status.

L’Abattoir boasts not only its famed French cuisine and impressive wine list, they are also one of the best cocktail bars in town. The Federales comes highly recommended, made with mezcal, amaro Bigallet China-China, and orange bitters.

Water Street Café is located in the historic area of Gastown, with everything that entails: cobbled streets outside and a nice view of the famous steam clock. The menu consists of expertly prepared haute cuisine in beautiful presentations.

Jinya Ramen Bar is a popular chain of Japanese noodle restaurants that originated in Tokyo and has locations around the world, including several locations in Vancouver. The restaurant is known for its wide variety of ramen dishes, which are made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and a variety of broth styles. In addition to ramen, the restaurant also serves a range of other Japanese dishes, including donburi (rice bowls), gyoza (dumplings), and more. The atmosphere at Jinya Ramen Bar is casual and lively, with a modern, industrial design and a focus on communal seating. Many of the restaurant's locations offer both indoor and outdoor seating options.