Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown Eastside, Vancouver

Nixie • January 9Tasting Menu. Root 66 and Chicken of the Sea are amazing

Albha E. • August 4, 2021Sweet coffee shop. Enjoyed the egg and avocado toast.

Mark I. • November 24, 2013Foodies will enjoy. Non-pretentious. Good service!

Arash N. • January 18, 2016The muffaletta is amazing. 3 kinds of meat all in one sandwich on ciabatta bread :)

Denise • October 5, 2019Amazing pisco sour and ceviches. Everything we ordered was delicious!

Zoe • June 9, 2012Salted caramel pecan truffles. Surprise filling!

Vivian L. • December 7, 2011Best sandwich place in Gastown. (Concluded from trying all the sandwich places in the area... FOR SCIENCE)

Joel • October 16, 2018Amazing cocktails and the food is super legit Latin

Arman P. • April 10, 2018Ping pong, beer and snacks with hip-hop music. Perfect place to hang out with friends and have lots of fun.

Anna J. • September 22, 2017The Dirty Burger is yummy. Soft brioche bun offers just enough blanket to hold the meaty deliciousness together. Slaw is ok, go for fries! Authentic diner atmosphere complete with Janice Joplin tunes!

Casey L. • November 4, 2020Delicious on everything. Highly recommended Omu-rice with beef sauce and these beef belly sandwiches!!!!!

Dilara 🐰 • October 5, 2011Erin Ireland's delicious @itstodie4 Banana Bread now sold here. A little slice of heaven.

C M. • August 18, 2013The peanut butter caramelized banana waffles were off the charts amazing. The veggie Benny was awesome too. It took a while to come, but it was made from scratch while we were there. Four thumbs up!

Arash N. • July 9, 2015Love me some strawberry coconut! Great juice here.

Toria L. • August 25, 2014The raw oysters here are fantastic! Yummy shrimp cocktail, Haida Gwaii candy, pasta + scallops, and fish tacos! Pricey. The servers (all male) wear suggestive shirts, which is a nice change.

Bryan H. • June 4, 2017Hands down, far & away the best BBQ in town! Chef Alex nailed it. The brisket, ribs, brisket beans and slaw are all a must. Try the cocktails, creative and inspired by the South, they are excellent.

Wanda H. • January 7, 2018Best whiskey list in Vancouver. Enjoyable and good bartenders.

Campbell M. • September 17, 2015Grilled cheese sandwiches! (It's basically all they do)👍👌

Monique • July 13, 2019St. Lawrence French bistro charm and outstanding food is no wonder they were named best restaurant in Vancouver for two years in a row! Make sure to get the foie gras!

Taylor L. • January 30, 2012Cheap, quick, and easy - plus, your money is going to a good cause as they're teaching culinary skills to the disadvantaged. Order first, then sit down :)

Arash N. • June 12, 2015Bao chicka bao bao and Jaws for the Baos are a must! Also try the Japyoki fries so gooood!

Parker W. • June 29, 2010Wonderful Ethiopian food. Get a veggie combo and add a meat dish. The Kitfo is to die for, and the Yebeg Alicha Wot is great. No wine or beer.

Paul M. • January 27, 2010Absolute Best Pint of Guinness in Vancouver. No doubt.

Torzin S • September 17, 2023Nice coffee roaster but limited seat to sit and sample.

Andrew W. • September 3, 2015Green forest with matcha and red bean is a classic favourite

Roberto • June 20, 2021Pizza here is tasty as. Thin base, topping right to the edges… $4 a slice. Boom!

Glenn • December 9, 2012Beer made on site & pretty good jazz too!!!!

Elnur A. • September 1, 2014Service is a bit lousy but nice patio at the back makes up for it

Aishath B. • July 17, 2014Great curries, their chicken tikka also comes with a delicious sauce most other restaurants skimp on. Cocktail suggestion - Bombay sling!