Fall is here and although we can't lounge at the beach or on patios all the time anymore, there are some pretty incredible restaurants in Vancouver that thankfully aren't weather dependent. And who better to eat your way through the city than with your best friends?
Tired of hitting up the same old restaurants with your besties? You won't have to figure out an answer to the dreaded "where should we eat" question with this list.
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Gringo
Where: 27 Blood Alley Square // Vancouver
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Type: Mexican
Most popular item: Thai Buckets
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Why you should go: Tacos and Thai drinks? The perfect recipe for girl's night out. Plus, it's located in Gastown so it's the perfect place to pre.
La Belle Patate
Where: 1215 Davie Street // Vancouver
Type: Poutinerie
Most popular item: Smoke Meat Poutine
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Why you should go: This poutine joint serves up some mean authentic Québécois style poutine and it's open till 3 AM — the perfect late night snack. They offer 38 different varieties of poutine!
Tacofino
Where: Various Locations // Vancouver
Type: Mexican
Most popular item: Fish Taco
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Why you should go: This super cute taco joint has the perfect ambience for a lowkey night out.
$11 - 30
East is East
Where: 4433 Main Street // Vancouver
Type: Middle Eastern, Indian
Most popular item: Feast (all you can eat)
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Why you should go: This cute restaurant has amazing chai tea, a cozy ambience and an all you can eat feast option.
Jam Cafe
Where: 556 Beatty Street // Vancouver
Type: Breakfast, Brunch
Most popular item: Chicken and Waffles
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Why you should go: Brunch with the girls is always a good idea and Jam Cafe is hands down one of the best places to go in the city.
Cacao 70
Where: 1047 Denman Street // Vancouver
Type: Desserts
Most popular item: Chocolate Pizza
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Why you should go: Satisfy your sweet tooth at this super cute space.
Rajio Public House
Where: 3763 W 10th Avenue // Vancouver
Type: Japanese tapas
Most popular item: Daiki's Homemade Juicy Fruit Punch
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Why you should go: It's a lively, energetic izakaya with fun, unique drinks like fruit punch served in watermelon or pineapple.
The Parlour Yaletown
Where: 1011 Hamilton St // Vancouver
Type: Pizza, Lounge
Most popular item: Shanghai Surprise Punch Bowl
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Why you should go: They have amazing, HUGE drink punch bowls that are perfect for sharing. The atmosphere is also really fun and their pizza is amazing so what more could you ask for?
Fable Diner
Where: 151 E Broadway // Vancouver
Type: Up-scale Diner
Most popular item: Roast Duck Pancake
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Why you should go: You can get classic comfort food with a slight twist like boozy milkshakes and pulled pork grilled cheese at this laid-back, modern diner.
$31+
Brix & Mortar
Where: 1138 Homer St // Vancouver
Type: Contemporary Canadian Fare, Wine Bar
Most popular item: Vancouver Island Halibut
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Why you should go: This beautiful, classy restaurant has an amazing ambience and wine list.
Reflections: The Garden Terrace
Where: 801 W Georgia Street // Vancouver
Type: Canadian, Lounge
Most popular item: Mushroom pizza
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Why you should go: The cozy patio has an amazing ambience and is the perfect place for cocktails.
Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio
Where: #2-1600 Howe St // Vancouver
Type: Seafood, Japanese and Peruvian
Most popular item: Sablefish
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Why you should go: This luxurious restaurant has a beautiful waterfront patio and incredible seafood.
The Roof
Where: 1032 Alberni Street // Vancouver
Type: Seafood, Steakhouses
Most popular item: Mac & Cheese Sticks
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Why you should go: Who doesn't love a good rooftop?
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