Where to Eat in Downtown Vancouver

The concept is simple: take a hot dog and add Japanese-cuisine toppings like nori, teriyaki sauce, miso, and even noodles. There are multiple street-side locations of Japadog in downtown Vancouver, as well as a bricks-and-mortar eatery. The tastes can be polarizing (especially if you're used to ballpark mustard), but a Japadog hot dog is a staple of downtown dining.
Address: 530 Robson St.
Phone: 604-569-1158
Cuisine: Japanese hot dogs
Price-range: Inexpensive

Prior to 2010, hot dogs and chestnuts were about the extent of Vancouver's street food scene. But the city has eased regulations to allow dozens of food trucks to set up near downtown corners. Two long-time favorites include Re-Up BBQ near the Vancouver Art Gallery and Kaboom Box on Granville Street at Robson.

From hummus and roasted cauliflower to grilled lamb, the food here is simple and fantastic. Dine on a falafel platter at the bargain end of the menu, or settle into a multi-person feast. With reasonable prices and good food, the restaurant attracts a friendly, fun crowd.
Address: 207-B W. Hastings St.
Phone: 604-688-1655
Cuisine: Lebanese
Price-range: Moderate
Hours: Mon-Sat for lunch, daily for dinner

For an upscale lunch or lavish dinner, Le Crocodile has been a long-time favorite in the downtown core. It's tucked away, but handy to Burrard Street. Expect wonderfully executed French cuisine and attentive service.
Address: 909 Burrard St.
Phone: 604-669-4298
Cuisine: French
Price-range: Expensive to very expensive
Hours: Mon-Fri for lunch, Mon-Sat for dinner
Reservations: Recommended

A fine dining room with fantastic Canadian artworks in the luxury Rosewood Hotel Georgia is a destination for the well-heeled. Namesake chef David Hawksworth has garnered scads of Canadian and international praise for his locally sourced dishes.
Address: 801 W. Georgia St.
Phone: 604-673-7000
Cuisine: Canadian
Price-range: Very expensive
Hours: Daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Reservations: Recommended

While dining options in downtown Vancouver are good, head to the West End for greater diversity and plenty of budget-priced eateries. The neighborhood has multiple options on every block, often serving sushi, Korean, or noodles.

Coal Harbour is often grouped with downtown or the West End, but where it stands truly apart is in its lovely waterfront patios and residential-feel eateries. Stop into great neighborhood dining spots like Tableau Bar Bistro and Cardero's.