Gastown-Chinatown

Nice Mediterranean-themed decor with the standard Italian dishes.

The food and the graphics on the menu fall somewhere between creatively elegant and pretentiously over-designed, but it's hard to argue with the urban plaza vibe of their patio on a sunny day. Unusual dishes like bison burger, poutine with a Jack Daniels demi-glaze, combine with good salads and friendly efficient service.

"Neuvo Latino" tapas, blending dishes from various Latin American countries.

Dark, loud and busy, Guu serves up Japanese-style tapa dishes izakaya. The top floor has the restaurant, while the bottom floor has a bar and seating where you can watch the chefs. Reservations are helpful, but they can only be made between 2PM and 5PM.

No hot meals here -- pick your tasting plate of cheese, cured meats and condiments and pair it with some wine. The menu is fresh each day.

Long standing brew pub that is popular with locals and tourists. There's a patio and restaurant at street level; pool tables and bar downstairs.

Nice atmosphere, excellent pheasant, and apparently the only place in Vancouver that serves real Guinness.

Water Street Cafe

Elegant restaurant known for its pasta and seafood dishes.

Wild Rice has a fresh, very tasty reinterpretation of Chinese cuisine, with pan-Asian and North American influences mixed in, set in a sleek black decor.