 Restaurants have kept their outdoor spaces primed for the
summer weather, as diners head outdoors to eat.
Which establishment in downtown Vancouver has the best patio? Well, I first
have to admit that there are so many good ones out there that it is definitely a
matter of opinion. It also depends on the weather, the time of day and the
company that you are with. So here are a few of our favourites
Backstage Lounge
Check out a play at one of Granville Island 's many theatres, then discuss it
over drinks on the Backstage Lounge patio.
Blue Water Cafe
Seafood Specialists and Wine Experts. The main bar offers over 20 wines by the
glass as well as iced vodka, and opens to a sunny, heated patio.
Boathouse Restaurants
Various Locations
Best Restaurant Awards Vancouver 2009 Golden
Plate winner for Best Patios
Bridge House Restaurant
Located right across from the Capilano Suspension Bridge, .
Bridges Restaurant Granville Island
Enjoy outdoor dining on the terrace at Granville Island , overlooking False
Creek.
Brix Restaurant and Wine Bar
This Yaletown restaurant has one of the most interesting patios in the city.
Walking into the arched entrance, the air feels like the exterior, but the
courtyard is actually covered. The roof sits three stories above and is all
glass, making the unpredictable Vancouver weather a non-issue for dining
outside. During the daytime, it’s a lovely spot to catch a prolonged lunch and
in the evenings it turns into a romantic hideaway with a European flare.
Beach House at Dundarave
Set in a West Van heritage building with an oceanfront patio, the award-winning
cuisine of The Beach House turns one-time diners into regulars.
Cardero's Vancouver
Located in Coal Harbour, Cardero’s patio houses excellent views of the water and
the North Shore mountains.
Charlie Don’t Surf
Join locals at their favourite funky eatery on White Rock beach.
Capones Restaurant & Live Jazz Club
If you're looking for a romantic evening of jazz music, look no further than
Capones in Yaletown. Plenty of sun umbrellas and gas heaters mean you'll be able
to enjoy the spectacular waterside setting at any time of day or night.
Crave
3941 Main Street (604) 872-3663
What looks like a small diner from the front, with a few seats outdoors and a
lively interior, hides a pleasant private patio. In the back lies a walled in
open-air patio, private from the neighbours and away from the busy street. This
concealed oasis is a great place to spend a relaxing afternoon or settle in for
an evening similar to that of being in a friend’s backyard.
Cactus Club Cafe
On Granville & Broadway, and Burrard & Dunsmuir this popular watering hole has a tasty menu, friendly
service and unpretentious atmosphere. Chili Chicken, Mini Burgers, Wines by the
Glasses, People Watching
Dockside Patio Granville Island
1253 Johnston, Granville Island (604) 685-7070
This Granville Island mainstay has been welcoming guests to its outstanding
patio for years. Within the Granville Island Hotel, one of the largest patios in
the city awaits. The summer heat is shaded by sun umbrellas, while the winter
months are warmed with overhead gas heaters. The appealing garden flowers add to
the outdoor charm.
Earl's
With so many locations with patios to choose from, any Earl's in the Lower
Mainland is a hot spot for mixing it up after work.
El Patio Tapas Bar & Lounge
Situated in trendy Yaletown, not only will El Patio charm you with its scenic,
outside green space, but it also features delicious Mediterranean cuisine.
English Bay Boathouse
Great English Bay view and people watching, Boathouse Bellini Royale, Sweet
Chili Chicken, Covered & heated in spring/fall
(Located at the corner of Denman and Beach)
Fish House in Stanley Park
Fresh seafood and fresh air awaits on this patio in Stanley Park.
Glowbal Grill and Satay Bar Yaletown
is up there with Vancouver's finest and is one of those eateries to see and be
seen.
Gallery Café at the Art Gallery
It's right on Robson Street, but slightly removed from the crowds. One of the
best patios in the city for both location and value. Stop by for a morning
latte, or enjoy a lunchtime salad and a glass of wine.
Horizons Restaurant
Breathtaking views from atop Burnaby Mountain accompany their specialties: West
Coast style meats and seafoods cooked on the alder burning grill.
Il Giardino
Like all of Umberto's award-winning locales, this restaurant offers the best of
Italy , right here in our own city.
Inlets
People watching on Robson, Great breakfast
(Robson Street between Bute and Thurlow at the Blue Horizon Hotel)
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is known as the best oyster bar in Vancouver
Las Margaritas
Located in the heart of Kitsilano, and an overall great place to go on a warm
evening out.
Lift Bar Grill View
333 Menchion Mews (604) 689-5438
Located in Coal Harbour, this fairly new bistro overlooks an unforgettable
Vancouver cityscape. Views over Stanley Park, the seawall and the North Shore
mountains are some of the best in the city. The upper dining deck is a garden
lounge that is both inviting and breathtaking.
Marmalade
All day breakfast, Great False Creek view, Bike right up, Patio bar-seats
(Located on the Seawalk almost under the Burrard Bridge)
Monk McQueens
Known in the neighborhood simply as Monks, our award winning restaurant is set
at the foot of the Cambie St. Bridge and looks out across the water at Yaletown
and the coastal mountains.
Me & Julio Restaurant
This is THE place on the Drive to sip party drinks and soak up the summer vibe.
Milestone's Yaletown
There are Milestones' locations all over the city, but this one has a patio that
overlooks English Bay. With a menu that has a bit of everything, this is a great
place to bring the boys for an after-work lounge out on the terrace.
The Mill
Floatplane watching, Hawaiian Pizza and shared Nachos, Raspberry Lemonade Brain
Freeze,
(Down the stairs from the foot of Bute and Cordova)
Metro Restaurant
Crisp white linens, ocean breezes and local organic food make patio dining at
the Metro a truly Vancouver experience.
Nu Restaurant
For a fantastic water view, nothing beats cocktails on the wrap around patio.
Located right across False Creek from Granville Island, it's a great spot to
watch the boats and ferries criss-cross the water and take in a spectacular
sunset.
Prospect Point Cafe
With a famous lookout panorama with magnificent views of the north shore
mountains, north and west Vancouver and the Burrard Inlet
Parkside Restaurant's courtyard patio is a hidden gem
Tucked away just a block or so from Stanley Park, . The perfect spot for a
decadent special dinner - they recently received an "honourable mention" in the
Best Restaurant category of the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards.
Pinkys Steakhouse
Signature cocktails, killer steaks and a well appointed tables make this new kid
on the block a Yaletown heavy-weight. Bust out the nice threads.
Provence Marinaside
1177 Marinaside Crescent (604) 681-4144
This southern France eatery is a delightfully refreshing spot to visit the
Mediterranean without the long flight. The outdoor patio overlooks False Creek,
with joggers, rollerbladers and bikers strolling down below for a perfectly
Vancouver view. Try out the local seafood, raw oyster bar, antipasti showcase
and extensive wine list.
Rugby Beach Club Grille
The covered terrace retreat opens up during patio season to some good food,
cocktails and Vancouver vibrations.
Shark Club Bar & Grille
A great place to relax and forget about work while sitting in the sun on their
great second floor patio.
Sandbar on Granville Island
local seafood catches every day, with startling views of Vancouver's downtown
waterfront personality.
Shenanigans Pub Blue Horizon Hotel
Sunny summer patio. Great entertainment for those 19 years and older - satellite
sports, D.J., karaoke and special events.
Watermark on Kits Beach
Enjoy the open patio overlooking Kits Beach at this seaside pit stop.
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