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Best Date Night Restaurants in Vancouver for 2026

Featured💕 Date Night2026Updated June 12, 2026

Best Date Night Restaurants in Vancouver for 2026 highlights 10 places in Vancouver, including Water St. Café, Brix and Mortar, and Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio. Find photos, tips, and booking options for your visit.

Best Date Night Restaurants in Vancouver for 2026
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10 stops to try

Water St. Café — best business dinner restaurants in Vancouver, Spring 2026

Water St. Café

Canadian Restaurant300 Water StHours & contact
+1 604-689-2832
Monday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday
10 AM–9 PM
Sunday
10 AM–9 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

The Italian-influenced dishes are perfect for sharing.

Water St. Café is a light-filled staple in Gastown, offering Pacific Northwest cuisine with Italian influences. Its prime location is perfect for people-watching while enjoying a leisurely meal.

Perfect for

People-watching, casual elegance, Italian flavors

Go for saturday brunch for a lively start to the day

Brix and Mortar

Restaurant1137 Hamilton StHours & contact
+1 604-915-9463
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4–10 PM
Wednesday
4–10 PM
Thursday
4–10 PM
Friday
4–11 PM
Saturday
4–11 PM
Sunday
4–10 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

The patio's twinkling lights set the perfect romantic mood.

Brix and Mortar is housed in a heritage building with modern Canadian dishes and a wine list that lets you explore over 60 options by the glass. The courtyard patio, draped in fairy lights, feels like a secret garden in the heart of Yaletown.

Perfect for

Intimate dinners, wine lovers, special occasions

Go weekday evenings when it's less crowded

Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio

Seafood1600 Howe St #2Hours & contact
+1 604-681-1164
Monday
12–10 PM
Tuesday
12–10 PM
Wednesday
12–10 PM
Thursday
12–10 PM
Friday
12–10 PM
Saturday
12–10 PM
Sunday
12–10 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

The fusion of West Coast, Latin, and Japanese influences is a strong cooking.

Set against a backdrop of water views, Ancora offers a chic dining experience with a menu that blends West Coast, Latin, and Japanese influences. The bi-level space and stylish decor make it a standout for romantic dinners.

Perfect for

Waterfront views, fusion cuisine, stylish nights

Pro tip. Book a patio table for the best views.

Go sunset dinners for a breathtaking experience

Kissa Tanto

Fusion Restaurant263 E Pender StHours & contact
+1 778-379-8078
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
5:30–11 PM
Thursday
5:30–11 PM
Friday
5:30 PM–12 AM
Saturday
5:30 PM–12 AM
Sunday
5:30–11 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Kissa Tanto gives Vancouver a date night stop built around romantic, dining rooms, and octopus, with a practical fit for date-night dinners.

Kissa Tanto at 263 E Pender St works for date-night dinners when you want romantic, dining rooms, and octopus. Keep it in the mix for shared plates or unhurried evenings, especially Friday dinner after 7pm.

Perfect for

date-night dinners, shared plates, unhurried evenings

Best on Friday dinner after 7pm

Belgard Kitchen

Restaurant55 Dunlevy AveHours & contact
+1 604-699-1989
Monday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday
10 AM–10 PM
Sunday
10 AM–10 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Gourmet pizzas and small plates steal the show.

Set in a lofty, wood-walled space, Belgard Kitchen offers gourmet pizzas and creative small plates. The relaxed vibe and excellent selection of local beers and wines make it a works for casual dates.

Perfect for

Casual dates, beer lovers, shared plates

Best on Sunday afternoons for a laid-back meal

The Teahouse in Stanley Park

Restaurant7501 Stanley Park DrHours & contact
+1 604-669-3281
Monday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM–9 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Sunset dinners here are particularly magical.

The Teahouse offers refined seafood and New Canadian cuisine with stunning views. The cheerful ambiance and beautiful setting make it a romantic choice for any occasion.

Perfect for

Sunset dinners, nature lovers, refined dining

Go sunset for the most romantic experience

St. Lawrence Restaurant

Haute French Restaurant269 Powell StHours & contact
+1 604-620-3800
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5–10:30 PM
Wednesday
5–10:30 PM
Thursday
5–10:30 PM
Friday
5–10:30 PM
Saturday
5–10:30 PM
Sunday
5–10:30 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

The casually elegant vibe makes it feel like a getaway.

St. Lawrence Restaurant brings the charm of France to Vancouver with its classic dishes and intimate setting. The casually elegant atmosphere makes it a perfect spot for savoring French cuisine with a loved one.

Perfect for

French cuisine fans, intimate dinners, escapes

Go weeknight dinners for a quieter experience

Robba da Matti (Westend)

Italian1906 Haro StHours & contact
+1 604-423-3553
Monday
5–10 PM
Tuesday
5–10 PM
Wednesday
5–10 PM
Thursday
5–10 PM
Friday
5–10 PM
Saturday
5–10 PM
Sunday
5–9 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

The intimate atmosphere feels like a neighborhood secret.

Robba da Matti does its classic Italian plates and housemade pasta, served in a cozy yet contemporary setting. It's the kind of place where you can linger over a bottle of wine and feel right at home.

Perfect for

Pasta lovers, cozy dinners, neighborhood vibes

Go weeknight dinners for a more intimate setting

Burdock & Co

Fine dining2702 Main StHours & contact
+1 604-879-0077
Monday
5–10 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
5–10 PM
Friday
5–10 PM
Saturday
5–10 PM
Sunday
5–10 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Their regional share plates are perfect for two.

Burdock & Co offers a menu of regional Canadian dishes that change with the seasons. The intimate, hip atmosphere is ideal for a relaxed yet refined date night.

Perfect for

Locavores, casual elegance, wine pairings

Go weeknight dinners for a quieter experience

Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant — best date night restaurants in Vancouver, Spring 2026

Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant

Japanese2054 Commercial DrHours & contact
+1 604-255-5550
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5–9:45 PM
Wednesday
5–9:45 PM
Thursday
5–9:45 PM
Friday
5–9:45 PM
Saturday
5–9:45 PM
Sunday
5–9:45 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

The sushi presentation is as impressive as the taste.

The lively atmosphere and authentic flavors make it a works for a fun and casual date night.

Perfect for

Sushi lovers, lively nights, authentic Japanese cuisine

Best on Saturday nights for a bustling vibe