Restaurants near Vancouver Playhouse

What diners say★★★★★ 4.6 (2,821 Google ratings)

• Eduardo Tellez

  ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

  First time at Moxies on West Georgia, and the food completely exceeded expectations. - The Food: We ordered the Mahi Mahi and the Mango Chicken. Both dishes delivered incredible flavor and top quality. The portions were just right, filling and satisfying. - The Service: Bre provided outstanding service. She was very friendly, attentive, and gave us the right amount of space to enjoy our meal. - The Atmosphere: The space is well-suited for a casual business meeting or drinks. - The Takeaway: We tried two glasses of white wine on happy hour. While the happy hour drink selection is solid, the regular food menu is the real star here. We will definitely return.

• Vatsala Gurunath

  ★★★★★ · 4 months ago

  The best thing about being at Sandman's on West Georgia is the easy access to Moxie's. Loved their food, the vibe and the excellent staff! Trust the staff on their food recommendation and be delighted. Thank you, after an extremely touristy day of 30k steps, we needed that delicious food and easy banter.

• Al Dadlani

  ★★★★★ · 5 months ago

  Space looks great, after all the renos! A very good happy hour - Good selection of beers, Espresso Martini, Shrimp tacos, chicken lettuce wraps. Service was a bit slow for a fairly dead afternoon - we were sat outside on the patio, would likely be quicker if we were inside. All in all, a good spot to stop by when out and about in Downtown!

What diners say★★★★★ 4.5 (4,499 Google ratings)

• Ké

  ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

  Very loud but lovely and delicious place with a menu with many global influences added into the options. We had dropped a fork and a waiter immediately came with another one before we even picked up the fallen fork! It made for a very magical moment. The food was delicious, perfectly cooked and suited everyone’s tastes. Would definitely recommend for a fun outing!

• Ka Hing Cheung

  ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

  Enjoy coming to this restaurant. I ordered the lamb dish which is what they are known for. Huge portions, can definitely be shared with someone. It would be nice to order this, and something else a bit smaller and share with your friend. We sat in the round booth with red chairs. So it was really cozy, and good size to chat with everyone around the table. Very nice atmosphere that's not too loud, which is appreciated. So easy to chat with people. Other people ordered ahi tuna, tofu, mussels, and other dishes. I also had a glass of chardonnay. So it was a very pleasant evening songstress new friends and acquaintances. The server was really friendly and polite.

• Ivana

  ★★★★★ · 2 weeks ago

  Chambar is absolutely buzzing right now, just before the Bruno Mars concert, and the service has been exceptional! One name to remember: Conor, the fantastic bartender! He recommended the food for my husband and me, and we trusted his choices immediately — what a great decision! He somehow manages to remember everyone’s name, even in the middle of all the hustle and bustle. Conor is professional, warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. His attention to detail and genuine hospitality really stand out. Amazing service, great recommendations, and a wonderful experience overall. Highly recommend Chambar, and if you’re lucky enough to be served by Conor, you’re in great hands! The whole team rocks! Check the photos… the best cheesecake . Conor is on the first photo, Bryan on the second and Jeremy on the third.

What diners say★★★★★ 4.6 (3,238 Google ratings)

• C C

  ★★★★★ · a week ago

  I had a wonderful dining experience at Gotham Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar in Vancouver. The highlight of the evening was definitely the steak. It was beautifully seared on the outside, incredibly juicy and tender on the inside, and packed with rich, delicious flavor. Every bite was absolutely satisfying, and the quality of the beef was truly outstanding. The service was equally impressive. The staff were friendly, attentive, and professional, making the entire dining experience even more enjoyable. The restaurant also offered an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing and memorable dinner. From the exceptional steak to the excellent service and beautiful ambiance, everything exceeded my expectations. This was undoubtedly one of the best steakhouse experiences I had during my trip to Vancouver. I would absolutely love to visit again and highly recommend Gotham Steakhouse to anyone who appreciates a perfectly cooked, high-quality steak. Truly a fantastic dining experience!

• Kevin M

  ★★★★★ · a month ago

  This place was phenomenal! If you’re looking for a steakhouse and you’re in the area, this is the one! Service was exceptional; our waiter was very knowledgeable about all the dishes on the menu. I’m not much of a red meat person myself and our waiter recommended the seared tuna, which was outstanding. My friend did the New York strip loin and it was cooked to perfection and super juicy. And the key lime pie for desert was out of this world. Another word on the waiter - he made some recommendations on stuff to do and was great fun to chat to. Overall I’d highly recommend this place, if I’m back in the area with friends, I’ll be back!

• Jordan Livingstone

  ★★★★★ · 9 months ago

  In my recent trip to Vancouver, I decided to treat myself a birthday dinner at this place. I got there later than I had wanted. Firstly, the receptionist, she was so nice on the phone. When I was running late she even followed up with me. Then when I got there things were already getting quieter gradually. I decided to stay nevertheless and treat myself to some a mind blowing steak with bread and vegetables along with wine, all ordered separately and have their own prices. This is where I wished they had a proper meal instead of you paying for each item. Just for myself I ended up paying $150+. On google the prices were a bit different and not the same as on the menu at they had in person. So yes it’s an expensive place to eat but hey I was told that they had a happy hour and the prices seem so much more reasonable. Nevertheless, not going to take away from the quality of not just food, but the venue and the server. If I recall his name correctly his name was Luke? He was very nice and professional. The venue itself had a dim light vibe aand there is a lounge section where they also have a piano which I think would be my favourite section. The steak was probably the best steak of my life. So thank you for the wonderful dinner and going out of your way to serve me beyond the regular hours. I appreciated your patience and left feeling pretty accomplished despite the higher prices.

What diners say★★★★★ 4.4 (3,002 Google ratings)

• nangther

  ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

  The Best Keg Location — Flawless Execution Every Time Having been to pretty much most of The Keg locations, I can confidently say the Dunsmuir spot is hands-down the best. They nail everything here, right from the complimentary warm bread to the main meal. Whenever I come here, I only order the 20 oz Bone-In Rib Steak (attached a picture so you can see what it looks like!). Most people overlook this cut and opt for the cheaper steaks on the menu, but if you're willing to splurge a bit, this is the one to get. It’s their largest, most impressive cut, grilled to absolute perfection with incredible flavor packed in from the bone. Naturally, you have to pair it with their Twice Baked Potato and cap off the night with the Billy Miner Pie. Being in downtown Vancouver, the crowd is professional, and the service is top-tier—all the staff here are genuinely attentive, friendly, and on top of their game. Bottom line: The premier Keg location in the city. If you want the ultimate steak experience here, treat yourself and order the Rib Steak!

• Sandy Getfield

  ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

  Service was 100/10, Taylor was amazing. I had lunch with one of my gals and my daughter. We have the Teriyaki Salmon Bowl, Mushroom Risotto and Chicken Strips with fries. Food was delicious, service was exceptional.

• Amandeep Beesla

  ★★★★★ · 4 months ago

  Amazing amazing experience! Celebrated my birthday here and had such a great time! Delicious food, top notch service by Dallas, great ambiance, attentive, .. everything was perfect! Thank you so much for making my day 🙏

What diners say★★★★★ 4.2 (4,728 Google ratings)

• Seda Ünlüçay

  ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

  Hey, I thought Turkey was where East met West! I didn’t realize it was as easy as sprinkling some seaweed on fries and a hot dog and adding some yuzu to lemonade. If I was less cultured, I wouldn’t care about the hyperbolic claim but being such a refined sophisticate means I can’t let this go without a touch of protest.

• E M

  ★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago

  Tried the Kurobuta Terimayo, Spicy Korobuta Terimayo hot dog and regular size poutine. First time trying Japadog, I am amazed by how delicious the hotdogs are. I will definitely try other variations next time.

• Scott Dwa

  ★★★★★ · 4 months ago

  Visited this place on vacation. Order #2 popular one called love meat. Was filled with cheese inside the hotdogs. Tasted mayo. Hot dog had a good snap. Ordered it with side of poutine. Overall, would recommend trying if you never had anything like it before.

What diners say★★★★★ 4.4 (10,090 Google ratings)

• Radhika Sharma

  ★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago

  I had a great experience at Old Spaghetti Factory! 🍝❤️ The pasta was really good, and the drinks were amazing too. One of my favourite things is the complimentary bread they serve at the beginning — I always look forward to it! 🥖 Their pastries are also delicious, especially the pistachio one they currently have. The clam chowder was really good as well. Overall, a lovely place to enjoy good food, drinks, and dessert. Definitely worth visiting! ✨

• Cheryl Chung

  ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

  This was Day 3 since we arrived in Vancouver all the way from Hong Kong. We would like to thank Soraya for her service during our visit to the restaurant. She is passionate in serving us, and so patient when taking orders for my parents cuz their English might not be that good or fluent. She is also willing to help and acts quickly to provide whatever we requested. Besides, she is so friendly, which leaves us with a great impression during our first few days trip here. We really love her vibe, and indeed she did make our day ^v^. Thank you!!! (Pls forgive me if I spell your name wrong; my jet lag still hit me) The food was really good too: pasta, sauce, excellent balance (we tried pesto linguine, lasagna and manicotti). Garlic butter spread goes really well with sourdough. French onion soup was so fresh and hot, and Clam chowder was also filled with different seafood treasures (my parents really like it). Great design for the hot tea cup holder (light bulb shaped), so unique and special; good coffee taste with milk and sugar aside; ice cream is the perfect wrap-up for the meal (the trio mixed flavour is really good) Atmosphere there was good too, the place is very-designed and vintage in a good way. The train in the restaurants adds a glimpse of history taste, which can synchronise with the background of the Gastown. The weighing balance can hardly see in HK now so really surprised to see this and we also weighed our weight for fun XD. Overall, very impressive restaurant with amazing employees ❤️.

• Romina nz

  ★★★★★ · a month ago

  Everything was really good! Our server was super kind and friendly. They brought us bread with garlic butter before the food, and we could choose between soup or salad with our pasta. The pasta itself was really good, and the tiramisu for dessert was amazing too. The restaurant was really big and had a calm atmosphere. Overall, we had a great experience and I’d definitely come back!

What diners say★★★★★ 4.4 (3,688 Google ratings)

• Rozhina Hosseini

  ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

  It was my first time going to this location and the atmosphere was amazing! For starter i got the hot chicken with pickle and it was one the best things I tried in my life their that I forgot to take picture of it, Caesar salad is so flavourful. Their croel blackend chicken is very amazing right amount of spices! Definitely recommend this place !!!

• Elvie Carame

  ★★★★★ · 5 months ago

  I’ve been coming to Cactus Club regularly, and it never disappoints. The service is always quick, and the servers are attentive, friendly, and professional. The food and atmosphere are consistently great, which is why I keep coming back. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great dining experience! Happy hour is great and reasonable too.

• M S

  ★★★★★ · 4 months ago

  A very nice place to dine. We had the blackened chicken and changed the mash potato to truffle fries shared for two and it arrived beautifully plated/split for two; awesome and so delicious! Highly recommendable. The burger hit the spot, but the chicken tenders were kind of bland even when dipped in those sauces provided. Service was great, the washroom’s upstairs and may be hard for the seniors. There’s an elevator, but that day we went was out of order. Overall, this location is awesome! Thanks for being there, Cactus Club Cafe… 😍

What diners say★★★★★ 4.5 (7,299 Google ratings)

• BCan

  ★★★★★ · a week ago

  Lovely hotel. Service was excellent. Hotel was relaxing and very convenient. The room was showing its age with an iffy shower & we couldn’t work the thermostat, so had to request a fan and keep the window open the entire stay. But we enjoyed our stay and would happily return.

• Shabnam Saeiarasi

  ★★★★★ · a month ago

  An exceptional five-star experience from beginning to end. From the moment we walked through the doors of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, we were greeted with professionalism, warmth, and genuine hospitality. The front desk team made check-in seamless and welcoming, and throughout our stay, every member of the staff we interacted with was attentive, kind, and accommodating. A special thank you to Mod, the manager, who was truly exceptional. He went above and beyond to ensure we were well taken care of and made us feel genuinely valued as guests. His professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail really stood out and made our experience even more memorable. It is clear that he takes great pride in both the hotel and his team. What impressed us most was the consistency of the service across the entire hotel—from the front desk and management team all the way through to check-out. Every interaction reflected the high standards you would expect from a five-star property. A beautiful hotel, an incredible location, and, most importantly, an outstanding team. We left feeling genuinely appreciated and very well taken care of. We would gladly return and highly recommend the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. A well-deserved five stars!

• Dar C

  ★★★★★ · 5 months ago

  We had a wonderful stay at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and it truly felt like a special experience from start to finish. We had valet parking prearranged, which made arriving in busy downtown Vancouver incredibly easy and stress-free. The valet team was fast, professional, and attentive, immediately asking if we needed help with bags or assistance getting settled. Every concierge staff member we interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. The service throughout the hotel consistently felt polished and warm. Check-in was quick and seamless. I really appreciated the smile and welcome acknowledging my Accor ALL membership. Our room was exceptionally quiet and very clean, and the beds were incredibly comfortable. My daughter and I both slept extremely well. The rainfall shower was another highlight and made the room feel extra luxurious. I also had a light breakfast at the hotel restaurant, and it was excellent. The service was fast and attentive, and the food was genuinely delicious and beautifully prepared. This stay felt elegant, relaxing, and effortless. We’ll absolutely be back for another special getaway in Vancouver.