Restaurants line Esplanade Avenue in Harrison Hot Springs, within sight of the lake, beaches, and mountains. Locally run restaurants offer an international range of cuisines and dishes, including German schnitzel, Japanese maki, and Canadian salmon.
1. Black Forest Restaurant
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This very popular German cuisine restaurant has a patio that overlooks Harrison Lake.
Address: 180 Esplanade Ave., Harrison Hot SpringsPhone: 604-796-9343
Cuisine: German, steaks
Price-range: Moderate
2. Kitami Sushi
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Japanese owners prepare surprisingly good sushi. Try the Harrison Roll, which comes with cooked scallop, shrimp, roe, and spicy sauce.
Address: 318 Hot Springs Ave., Harrison Hot SpringsPhone: 604-796-2728
Cuisine: Japanese
Price-range: Moderate
3. Old Settler Pub
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For a casual meal or to catch the latest hockey game, head to this local-favorite pub in the center of town. The parking lot is dotted with large cedar trees, and the patio overlooks the Miami River. There's also a liquor store nextdoor.
Address: 222 Cedar Ave., Harrison Hot SpringsPhone: 604-796-9722
Cuisine: Pub
Price-range: Inexpensive to moderate
4. The Copper Room
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This resort dining room has live music nightly, and as such has long been a popular spot for an upscale evening of wining and dancing. But be prepared for high prices, and there's a no-sportswear dress code in effect (smart jeans are okay).
Address: 100 Esplanade Ave., Harrison Hot SpringsPhone: 604-796-2244
Cuisine: Continental
Price-range: Expensive to very expensive
