Restaurants and Fine Dining in North Vancouver

North Vancouver Restaurants and Dining

North Vancouver has some of the best restaurants and fine dining anywhere. Steak, seafood, crab, salmon, shrimp and sea bass for lunch, brunch or dinner. Italian, French, Greek, Chinese, Japanese, Sushi, Thai, Indian or continential dining. Our fine dining restaurants feature fabulous west coast cuisine served by the beach or with a city view. Includes restaurants for North Vancouver and restaurants for North Vancouver North Shore locations.

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The Truffle House & Cafe

2452 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC
604-922-4222

It can be described as a restaurant, coffee shop, caterer, boutique and even art gallery, but The Truffle House & Café is truly a warm place to eat European cuisine at a very friendly price. Philippe & Fabienne Chaber have created a cozy and comfortable atmosphere and offer a delicious combination of French, Italian and West Coast specialties that your taste buds will love. Fabienne was taught the art of gastronomy in France by Michelin Star chefs Michel Mico and Jean Sulpice. With Philippe, they managed one of the biggest gastronomy and entertainment resorts of the French Riviera (Cap d'Antibes), La Maison des Pêcheurs. In the kitchen, the West Coast touch is provided by Dundarave's very own James Hodgins, former Beach House restaurant executive chef. Part of their mission is to democratize the truffle – to allow people to add truffle, truffle butter, truffle oil, or truffle sauce to their meals at reasonable prices.

The Boathouse Restaurant Horseshoe Bay

6695 Nelson Avenue, West Vancouver, BC
604-921-8188

The Horseshoe Bay Boathouse is nestled in the most picturesque bay, walking distance from the Ferry Terminal. You can choose to enjoy great seafood & steaks in an intimate dining atmosphere or a lively outdoor patio setting. It is the place to meet for cocktails or watch the sunset with a bottle of BC VQA wine and fresh-shucked oysters. Distinctively Westcoast, the extensive wine list, freshest quality seafood, premium steaks and great service make The Boathouse a BC coast favourite.

Carmelos Ristorante Italiano

1448 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC
604-922-4719

Carmelo’s, nestled in the heart of Ambleside (5 minutes from the Lions Gate Bridge), has been a mainstay for North Shore diners for more than twenty years. Owner Peter Oates leads the front of the house, ensuring everything is perfect, whilst Chef Adam Shaughnessy (former Executive Chef at Umberto’s) creates the finest, authentic Italian cuisine available. The room is cozy and full of bustle. The tables are covered with white linen and original Renoirs (Alexander not Pierre Auguste) hang on the walls. Service is personal and professional; all servers have 10 years or more of experience in fine dining restaurants. The menu is not “fussy”; following good Italian tradition the dishes are prepared using top quality, fresh ingredients. Along with the daily specials, mainstays such as milk fed veal scallopine, penne salsicca, fresh crisp salads and rustic pizzas baked in the wood fired oven make for a wonderful dining experience. The wine selection at Carmelo’s continually boasts over 50 varieties from all corners of the world. We always have at least 15 varieties to select from by the glass or half litre. With our prices ranging from $25 per bottle to $80 we will enhance your dining experience.

Handi Cuisine Of India

1340 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC
604-925-5262

Become enchanted by the Handi experience. Walk up to the terrace, where you may indulge your eyes with a breath-taking view of the Ambleside-Vancouver harbour. A passionate team of servers and chefs, who believe in absolute perfection help to enhance your dining experience. Succulent food will tempt and satisfy everyone who visits Handi. A true feast for all five senses.

Two Lions Public House

2601 Westview Drive, North Vancouver, BC
604-983-3083

A true local in every sense of the word. The Two Lions Public House prides itself on great food, amazing service and a rounded element of fun that you cannot get anywhere else on the North Shore. The restoration of the property has transformed the space into a comforting and welcoming attraction for the pub crowds of North Vancouver. As well... CLICK HERE for more info

PIER 7 restaurant + bar

25 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver, BC
604-929-7437

With 180° views of Vancouver, from the bustling Port to the green belt of Stanley Park, no other restaurant in North Vancouver gets you this close to the water. PIER 7 is built on the boardwalk of the historic Victory Shipyards in the revitalized waterfront of the Lonsdale Quay area. The restaurant is open 7 days a week for lunch, brunch, and dinner, with ocean view dining on two levels and outdoor dining featuring a fireplace and comfortable seating on two patios. The menu is seafood focussed, with an emphasis on boat-to-table choices, and seasonal offerings of meat and poultry. The lively bar area is a favourite stop after work for professionals coming home on the nearby SeaBus and the burgeoning ship building industry adjacent to the pier. We look forward to welcoming you to the Northshore’s newest neighborhood restaurant and lounge built in the most historically significant area of North Vancouver. See you at PIER 7 restaurant + bar soon!

Olive & Anchor

6418 Bay Street, West Vancouver, BC
604-921-8848

Olive & Anchor offer a great variety of dishes for both lunch and dinner. Whether you want a quick bite to eat at lunch, a family dinner, or night out with friends, you will always find something to enjoy with us, in beautiful Horseshoe Bay. Chef Lisa Kim has created a menu that elevates old favourites while offering something different, owing to her background in fine dining and passion for cooking. And with a selection of cocktails, draft and bottled beer and both local and international wines, we have the perfect way to compliment any meal.

The Observatory

6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC
604-998-4403

Spectacularly situated on the top floor of Grouse Mountain`s Peak Chalet, The Observatory is the crown jewel of the resort’s restaurant collection. The Observatory`s culinary team utilizes the finest local & organic ingredients, crafting dishes that showcase the best of BC`s waters, lands, and air while leaving a minimal environmental footprint. Intimacy and luxury are key elements of this 58-seat venue, where fine diners revel in endless views of the lower mainland. An innovative wine program enhances the experience.

Zen Japanese Restaurant

2232 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC
604-925-0667

The philosophy at Zen has always been to provide the highest quality of service and to provide our clients with a traditional Japanese culinary experience with a touch of West Coast flair. We believe that Japanese cuisine is an art form and we strive to offer our clients a unique experience with not only our creativity in the preparation of our dishes, but in the presentation as well.

The Salmon House

2229 Folkestone Way, West Vancouver, BC
604-926-3212

The Salmon House sits perched high above West Vancouver and features unmatched breath-taking views and the finest cuisine and wine selection the West Coast has to offer. A culinary landmark for thirty years, we are considered Vancouver’s original seafood grill restaurant. Every meal is an adventure, blending pure West Coast cuisine and modern global flavours – The Salmon House is a definite destination to make.

Beachside Forno

1362 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC
604-926-3332

Beachside Forno is closed effective January, 2013. Thank you for your patronage!

Rockford Wok Bar Grill

1493 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, BC
604-904-1222

At Rockford, we bring the best international flavour profiles to the table while sourcing as much as possible from local growers. On the Western front, you’ll find unique and appealing dining choices. On the Pacific Rim side, we’re utilizing custom-designed 100,000 BTU wok stations to seal in goodness and flavour. As a chef, I can assure you it doesn’t get any better than that.

The Beach House at Dundarave Pier

150 – 25th Street, West Vancouver, BC
604-922-1414

This lovingly restored heritage building sits on the shores of Dundarave Beach in West Vancouver. The large heated oceanfront patio is designed to give every guest the opportunity to enjoy the panoramic water views. Cozy dinner seating, or just relax in the bar. You won't want to miss our upper deck, hand-crafted cocktails and west coast inspired menus. Our patrons return bringing friends and family to celebrate dining at it's best.

Fraiche Restaurant

2240 Chippendale Road, West Vancouver, BC
604-925-7595

Renowned as one of West Vancouver's most celebrated dining experiences, Fraîche is a feast for the senses. The bright and elegant dining room provides a sophisticated and comfortable framework to showcase the spectacular, panoramic view, while the top notch service team similarly supports the talented kitchen brigade. Led by rising culinary talent Executive Chef, Jason Harris, Fraîche offers delicious and diverse menus for lunch, dinner, bar and brunch that incorporate westcoast sensibilities and ingredients with global flare and flavours. Enjoy an evolving and inspired selection of wines by the bottle and glass expertly paired for your meal or mood. Guests looking for a light lunch, indulgent weekend brunch, mouth watering chef's table experience or savoury bite after the game, will find a welcoming place at the Fraîche table. Dressed up or down, Fraîche is a warm, inviting place where the food, service and view always impress.

Chez Michel Restaurant

2nd Floor - 1373 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC
604-926-4913

Classic French cuisine served in an elegant and graceful setting. For over 30 years, Chez Michel has treated guests to only the best. Traditional seafood and meat entrees, dressed in rich, tempting sauces, are specially featured alongside a superb selection of wines and a decadent dessert list. Superior service with a waterfront view help complete your lunch or dinner experience. All major credit cards accepted.

Browns Socialhouse – Lonsdale

1764 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC
604-929-5401

Browns Socialhouse is dedicated to the art of presenting exceptional cuisine in our own stylish and unique setting. Our customers tell us that Browns Socialhouse makes them feel comfortable, relaxed and at home. This is no coincidence, it is the foundation of the term Socialhouse”. For us Browns is more than a restaurant, it is a place to be welcomed, remembered and indulged, with a standard for service and food that will leave you feeling exceptional and satisfied, every time. Please visit us at our new Lynn Valley location too!