8 Enticing Vancouver Restaurants That Opened In 2020.
December 29 2020, Mercedes-Benz Vancouver
Amidst tricky restrictions and heavily reduced traffic, these rebellious restaurants made the bold and brave decision to open their doors in the thick of 2020 -- and we’re so glad they did.
Barbara
With the odds stacked against them, the Barbara team managed to complete construction and open a beautifully designed eatery in the middle of a global pandemic. Their menu features small, irresistible plates that can be arranged in endlessly satisfying combinations.
Perfect for: A night on the town
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Instagram: @barbararestaurant
Reservations: Online
Barbara RestaurantOphelia Kitchen
Right under our noses, the folks behind Flying Pig pulled off an impressive switch, turning Wild Tale into Ophelia Kitchen right under our noses. Named after his mother, Ophelia is an homage to head chef Francisco Higareda’s roots. The refined Mexican cuisine and signature, hand-crafted cocktails they supply keep us coming back for more.
Neighbourhood: Olympic Village
Perfect for: Date night
Instagram: @opheliavancouver
Reservations: Online
Five Sails
Tucked inside Canada Place and surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, Five Sails offers views that would steal the show, if it weren’t for the premium cocktails and award-winning West Coast fare. If this is what it means to “eat with your eyes,” we’re in.
Neighbourhood: Coal Harbour
Perfect for: Celebrating
Instagram: @fivesailsvancouver
Reservations: Online
Five SailsMila
If you still think plant-based food is about simple salads and veggie-versions of coveted comfort foods, Mila will set you straight. This comfy, casual restaurant serves up elevated vegan food that will convert the carnivores and inspire the unbelievers.
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Perfect for: Shared meals and group outings
Instagram: @milaplantbased
Reservations: Online
MilaTutto
Tutto has everything you expect to see from a modern Italian restaurant, with a few sultry surprises up its sleeve. The open-kitchen feels as inviting as the private dining rooms and patios feel intimate. We can’t wait to indulge in comforting, contemporary flavours with a few of our closest friends.
Neighbourhood: Yaletown
Perfect for: Long, indulgent evenings worth savouring.
Instagram: @tuttoyaletown
Reservations: Online
TuttoBar Gobo
There are very few things in life that we love more than a wine bar. Bar Gobo offers an impressive assortment of wines featuring many of BC’s finest while delicious snacks offerings please your palate, keep you coming back, and ensure that the evening doesn’t, well, go to your head.
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Perfect for: After-work drinks
Instagram: @bar.gobo
Reservations: Call 604.423.5400
Bar GoboOld Bird
“Chinese food with attitude” is exactly what you’ll get from South Main’s newest restaurant. With a modern take on the food that makes its chefs nostalgic, Old Bird is serving up deliciously shareable dishes alongside signature cocktails.
Neighbourhood: South Main
Perfect for: Casual nights out with friends
Instagram: @oldbirdrestaurant
Reservations: Online
Old BirdPalate Kitchen
The people that brought you Pallet Coffee Roasters have decided to do brunch, and we couldn’t be more excited. Palate Kitchen is located in a renovated heritage building on West Hastings, Palate Kitchen is now serving brunch, lunch, and high tea.
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Perfect for: After-work drinks
Instagram: @palate.kitchen
Reservations: Online
Palate KitchenSupporting Our Neighbours
We are proud to be supporters of these top-notch restaurants opening their doors in the most uncertain times. Which one will you visit first?
