When it’s sunny in Vancouver in January you need to know the best Dine Out Vancouver Festival restaurants with a view and beautiful walks close by.
The festival normally runs for a number of days in February too. In 2025 it took place between January 22nd and February 9th.
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Restaurants with Views in Parks | Coal Harbour & Canada Place | English Bay | Views from False Creek | North Shore Restaurants with Views | Other Information
Festival Restaurants with Views
In the second half of January most years the following restaurants offer fabulous three-course dinners at exceptional prices as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Each of the following culinary venues boasts beautiful views of the city, plus they are close to some of Vancouver’s best places to walk and enjoy the sunshine (on days when it’s not raining).
Note: Details below were from the 2025 festival. However, exact details were subject to change. Check restaurant websites for the latest information if you want to attend this culinary feast next year. Also, not all tables at every restaurant have a view.
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL
If you like wine and food, another festival to look forward to is the Vancouver International Wine Festival. It takes place from March 7th to 14th in 2026. The theme in 2025 was Wines of the USA. There were several events at the festival ranging from wine tastings to conferences and formal dinners. See our article about the Vancouver International Wine Festival for more information about the festival.
Restaurants with Views in Parks
Beautiful restaurants in Metro Vancouver parks with views and great places to walk include the following:
- Seasons in the Park – a fancy place at the top of Queen Elizabeth Park overlooking the gardens. Its Dine Out Vancouver menu in 2025 was $55 which was a good deal. It was available for both lunch and dinner. (Note: This restaurant participates in the Ocean Wise Seafood program.)
- Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant & Pub – the restaurant is located in Stanley Park, in the same area as the pitch and putt and tennis courts. Lunch and dinner deals this year were $33. (Note: This restaurant participates in the Ocean Wise Seafood program.)
Coal Harbour and Canada Place
What better way to enjoy a sunny day than to walk around Canada Place and the seawall at Coal Harbour. And what better thing to satisfy your hunger after that walk than a delicious three-course dinner at one of Vancouver’s best restaurants with a view close by.
- Cardero’s – an upscale restaurant right on the water at 1583 Coal Harbour Quay. Cardero’s specializes in fish and chops and its 2025 Dine Out Vancouver menu was $55 (for lunch and dinner). Entrée options included cedar plank salmon, chicken supreme and mushroom pasta. (Note: This restaurant participates in the Ocean Wise Seafood program.)
- Lift Bar & Grill – located at 333 Menchion Mews right on the seawall. Its Dine Out Vancouver menu in 2025 was $30 for lunch and $65 for dinner. (Note: The place participates in the Ocean Wise Seafood program.)
- Tap & Barrel – a popular bar-style restaurant by the Vancouver Convention Centre at 1055 Canada Place. Its Dine Out Vancouver menu prices in 2025 were $32.50 for lunch and $45 for dinner. (Note: This restaurant serves Ocean Wise Seafood.)
- Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant – located at 555 West Hastings Street in the Harbour Centre. Here you get to savour your meal while enjoying the amazing 360 degree views of the city. Its Dine Out Vancouver menu this year was $65 for dinner.
VANCOUVER RESTAURANTS ON VALENTINE’S DAY
Valentine’s Day is after the Dine Out Vancouver Festival, but an especially popular time to dine out in February. See our article about Vancouver Restaurants on Valentine’s Day for details about what some restaurants are offering on February 14th.
English Bay Restaurants
The walks and sunsets near English Bay Beach are amazing, as are some of the area’s restaurants and their Dine Out Vancouver Festival specials.
- Cactus Club Cafe – this popular chain’s English Bay location is where you will find incredible food and some of the best sunset views in the city. Located at 1790 Beach Avenue, its 2025 Dine Out Vancouver menu was $45 for dinner. (Note: The place serves Ocean Wise Seafood.)
Views from False Creek
The views along the south side of the False Creek seawall are beautiful, especially on sunny days. Check out these restaurants either before or after a stroll.
- Dockside Restaurant – a popular restaurant on Granville Island. Located adjacent to the Granville Island Hotel at 1253 Johnston Street, this restaurant offered three-course Dine Out Vancouver dinner options for $45 in 2025. (Note: This restaurant participates in the Ocean Wise Seafood program.)
- Tap & Barrel – a popular bar-style restaurant in Olympic Village at #1 Athletes Way. Its Dine Out Vancouver menu price was $32.50 for lunch and $45 for dinner in 2025. The chain also has a location at Granville Island, in the big yellow building which used to be Bridges. (Note: This restaurant serves sustainable Ocean Wise Seafood.)
North Shore Restaurants with Views
Whether up a mountain or at the waterfront, the North Shore offers some of the region’s best views, restaurants and outdoor recreation activities.
- Pier 7 – at 25 Wallace Mews Road near North Vancouver’s Shipbuilders’ Square just a short walk from Lonsdale Quay and the SeaBus terminal, this restaurant is right on the water and boasts amazing views of the Vancouver skyline. The restaurant specializes in West Coast cuisine and its 2025 Dine Out Vancouver menu was $49 for dinner. (Note: This restaurant participates in the Ocean Wise Seafood program.)
- Tap & Barrel – the Shipyards location of this popular pub-style restaurant is located at #8 Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver. Entrées in its $32.50 lunch included chicken korma, a Mediterranean power bowl and more. The dinner menu cost $45 and one of the mains was a creole sirloin steak.
Other Information
Check out the official Dine Out Vancouver Festival website for more information about these and other restaurants participating in Vancouver’s great mid-winter culinary festival
Check out the following for other best places to eat and drink throughout the Lower Mainland:
- BURNABY’s Best Restaurants
- The City of VANCOUVER‘s Best Bars & Restaurants
- NORTH VANCOUVER’s Best Bars & Restaurants
- RICHMOND‘s Best Bars & Restaurants
- SURREY‘s Best Restaurants
- WEST VANCOUVER’s Best Restaurants
See our January Calendar and February Calendar for ideas on other things to do during this month.
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
- Dine Out Festival Restaurants with a View
- Dine Out Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
- Vancouver Premium-Casual Chain Restaurants
- Dine Out Vancouver Street Food City
- Lower Mainland Restaurants
Another website you might also like is VancouverFoodFestivals.ca.
