Where to dine

Canwest News Service
Published: February 11, 2009

A list of restaurants recommended by the Vancouver Sun's restaurant critic Mia Stainsby. Prices are per couple for three courses, with a glass of wine each, before tip and taxes.

$ means $50 or less

$$ means $50 to $100

$$$ means more than $100

See West Coast listings below and listings by restaurant category under 'More on this story'.

West Coast

Bishop’s: A leader in sustainability. Excellent service. 2183 West Fourth Ave., 604-738-2025. $$$

Bin 941: Tapas bar in tiny eclectic space. 941 Davie St., 604-683-1246. $$/$$$

Bin 942: Creative, delectable tapas dishes. 1521 West Broadway, 604-734-9421. $$/$$$

Boneta: An ambitious chef behind a constantly changing menu, some dishes reaching the sublime. 1 West Cordova St., 604-684-1844. $$

Brix: Large tapas selection, large selection of wines by the glass. 1138 Homer St., 604-915-9463. $$/$$$

Chow: Delicate textures marries bold flavours. A successful union. 3121 Granville St., 604-608-2469. $$$

Crave: Divine comfort food with elegant touches. 3941 Main St., 604-872-3663. $$

Cru: Blurs the lines of fine dining, lounge and bistro. 1459 West Broadway, 604-677-4111. $$

DB Bistro Moderne: Daniel Boulud’s casual side and that includes a $25 luxury burger. 2563 West Broadway, 604-739-7115. $$

Diva at the Met: High-end food, gorgeously presented. Metropolitan Hotel, 645 Howe St., 604-602-7788. $$$

Read the rest of the list of fantastic restaurants at Vancouver Sun.