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 runs for several days in February as well. In 2027, it takes place from January 19th to February 12th. It’s the 25th anniversary edition of the festival!
In this article we have information about some of the festival’s restaurants with particularly nice views from last year (and they’ll likely be the same in 2027).
Click on any of the following to skip to a specific list of restaurants:
Restaurants with Views in Parks | Coal Harbour & Canada Place | 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 and is close to some of Vancouver’s best places to walk and enjoy the sunshine (on days when it’s not raining).
Note: Details below are from last year’s festival. The official restaurant reveal for the 2027 edition is scheduled for January 12th. Check restaurant websites for the latest information. Prices and menus are subject to change. 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 8th to 13th in 2027. There are lots of events at the festival, ranging from wine tastings to workshops 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. For Dine Out Vancouver last winter, the restaurant offered a three-course menu for $55, 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 last year were $38. (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. For Dine Out Vancouver last year, the restaurant offered a three-course menu for $55, available for both lunch and dinner. Entrée options included cedar plank salmon, roasted chicken, 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. Last year, the restaurant offered a $25 lunch menu and a $50 dinner menu as part of Dine Out Vancouver. (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. Last year, the restaurant offered a Dine Out Vancouver menu priced at $45. The waterfront location overlooks Burrard Inlet and North Vancouver, making it a solid option for casual dining with a view. (Note: This restaurant serves Ocean Wise Seafood.)
- Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant – located at 555 West Hastings Street in the Harbour Centre. Diners enjoy 360-degree views of the city as the restaurant completes a full rotation every hour. Their most recent Dine Out Vancouver dinner menu cost $70.
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.
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 $49 last year. (Note: This restaurant participates in the Ocean Wise Seafood program.)
- Tap & Barrel – a popular bar-style restaurant in Olympic Village at #1 Athletes Way. Last winter, the restaurant offered a Dine Out Vancouver menu priced at $45, with views of Science World and the surrounding waterfront. Tap & Barrel also has a Granville Island location in the large yellow building that previously housed 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. For the most recent festival, the restaurant offered a Dine Out Vancouver menu priced at $45, featuring West Coast–inspired dishes. (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. Set along the waterfront near Lonsdale Quay, it offers views across the harbour toward downtown Vancouver. Last year, the restaurant offered a Dine Out Vancouver menu priced at $45, featuring Canadian-inspired comfort dishes such as pasta, chicken, and 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 You might like VancouversBestRestaurants.ca too.
