50 Best American Restaurants in Vancouver

“I don’t even know we’re to start my sister took me here for the 1st time, and when I tell you OMG it’s the best !!! I don’t even eat octopus but when I try it for the 1st time I was I loved the best I ever had!!!!! I had the scallops and boy that just melted in my mouth!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️I will be going back that’s for sure!!!! The drinks OMG it’s to die for believe me what I’m saying to you !!! Please go and support this business you will not regret it!!!“

“😀We consider ourselves lucky to have the Vancouver waterfront location in our hometown. We take advantage of the lovely waterfront view to take in wine tastings paired with great food . Today we had our regular server, the always outstanding Liana . She is very knowledgeable about all the wines and provides top notch service. The spring salad was the perfect match for the Alsace region wine flight. My husband loved his 1/3 lb burger.“

“It's dog friendly. I love to hangout on the patio with my pups. friendly relaxed atmosphere. long time costumer.“

“The Grocery Cocktail & Social is a great place to unwind! I enjoyed their perfectly crisp French fries and a warm, flavorful hot toddy that hit the spot. The outdoor seating is spacious and perfect for summer evenings, offering a laid-back vibe.

The bartender was fantastic, providing friendly and attentive service that made the experience even better. It’s a wonderful spot for good food, great drinks, and excellent customer service. Highly recommend!“

“It's a little costly, but you'll know where the cost is going. Phenomenal food, and great staff.“

“Thoroughly enjoy finding an adorable, delicious and easy menu where the locals eat. Dulin’s offers a very “Irish heavy” menu, but also some diner staples such as burgers and omelettes. I settled on the Cobb salad that my waiter, Tim, recommended and it did not disappoint.“

“We love Crave and have gone there several times. The mac and cheese is beyond great. We love the pasta they use, and the sauce is amazing. I always have extra to take home too. Not your grandma's grilled cheese is another favorite. I personally don't understand the bad reviews. It has been so great every time we go we have been completely satisfied and have told management several times. Compared to a lot of places and fast food at the same prices, it is a no-brainer. Thx Crave for our new place!“

“My dad has been wanting to try Krisey's Kitchen for months now and we finally were able to stop by. We placed our order ahead of time which was a good idea and it was ready by the time we got there. The staff is extremely kind and friendly. Now for the food. For the price it is a good amount of food. 2-3 people could easily share a single plate of food. The food was delicious. The chicken breast basket came with 3 massive sides, the chicken was moist and had a great flavor. The hushpuppies and okra were also great. The dessert was amazing. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much for your kindness and your amazing food.

Wheelchair accessibility: My dad is in a wheelchair and was able to comfortably access the food truck.“

“Savannah was very nice today. You can tell that she’s on her a-game. Chicken and Waffle was amazing“

“Great place to take a date, Great vibe and awesome people that work there. Drinks were top notch, try the black walnut old fashioned. Food was really good except my Filet was overcooked. That is the only reason they didn't get the full 5 stars. The crab tacos were killer.“

“I looked at the reviews online and pictures of the food, and that’s what made me come to this restaurant. I was not disappointed. I had the corned beef, hash and eggs. My first time out and it was delicious. The eggs were done just as I asked the hashbrowns were tasty and they even had homemade bread for toast. The waitresses are very casual and very friendly and I will definitely be back.“

“Innovative specials with attention to detail. Halibut portions are fair for the price. But the service is always on the mark.“

“I've been to a lot of places and if they have chicken fried steak I'll get it because that's my favorite thing and if it's good I'll go back if it sucked I'll never return, there are a lot of places I've sworn never to go back to, but this place is now among my top three places and it's local which is amazing so I won't have to travel and the prices were great, we happened to go because it was my birthday and my wife and I wanted to go out to try somewhere new while the kids were at school and this place almost got passed up because it wasn't rated the best and the website wasn't that great but we said we would try somewhere new and only we were close because I took a wrong turn but I'm so glad we found this place and we will definitely be coming back and bringing our kids and I've already told my friends about it.“

“the staff and management are top notch and the food is amazing. they take amazing care of Team Jobin every other tuesday 🙏“

“I had some biscuits n gravy earlier today and didn’t think I could finish it. It was so good I had no problem finishing it. It was that good.“

“I am gluten free and found this place on my Find Me GF app. This was absolutely the best GF Breakfast I've ever had!!! The waffle was thick and perfectly cooked and came with not a pad of ice cold butter, but a large bowl of MELTED butter to pour over the waffle. That along with smuckers sugar free syrup...it was phenomenal! Also ordered slice of ham and they also gave me 4 strips of bacon too! I recommend highlty!“

“Ben's is AMAZING. Great rotating taps, small but SOLID food menu, and a wall of fridges with all the beer you could ask for! It's super close to home for me so it's a regular spot for the girlfriend and I to sneak off to and have a few drinks and play a game or two from their collection of board games. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and attentive. It's quickly become our go-to spot“

“6-7-2025 is almost a week after their Grand opening under new ownership. Paul, Mary and Toby are experienced restauranteurs and have done an outstanding job updating the menu and bringing on new kitchen staff. They’ve managed to keep some familiar faces too.
As of this review, their lounge “Elbow Room” was being finished remodeled. I was told it will have its own menu which, including the main menu, has all the dishes made from scratch. I ordered their breakfast and was not disappointed. I regret not posting any pics but I’m sure other reviewers will.

Besides the usual speed bumps of re-opening a restaurant, the staff were very friendly and competent.

Best wishes to the new owners and much success. I look forward to trying their other menu items.“

“Can get busy at times, but the wait is worth it.

Great food, and amazing staff.

I highly recommend.

Parking: Big parking lot. Might not be the first space by the door, but there's plenty of parking available.

Kid-friendliness: It's a restaurant, and they welcome everyone.

Wheelchair accessibility: You can wheel on in!“

“1st time ever at any Applebee's! Loved loved our server Benji! The food took awhile they were pretty busy and they volunteerly took off 10 percent of bill all on their own without us ever asking. Food was hot large portions. One chicken tender dish was overcooked and they replaced them in minutes and gave a little discount as well for them. We will definitely be back. His bourbon chicken and blackened shrimp was too die for 😁“

“Good for vegans. Healthy whole foods from a fast food place is hard to find. Price is on the higher side but worth it. Southwest bowl w/tofu is my rec. They should use more tofu but its still very filling & hard to finish a bowl.

tip: ask for sauce on the side - it's very good but they use too much and it soaks the rice at the bottom of the bowl. Get it on the side = problem solved.“

“We had a reservation for 13 people for my daughter's birthday. Not only did Amaro's have the room but also placed us in a quieter area to accommodate my daughter's sensory needs. They were also wonderful about working around food allergies for a couple guests. My daughter loved the personal birthday note and free donuts she received from Amaro's. It was probably the best birthday she's had in a few years.“

“Odighizuwa Foundation held both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day dinner at the restaurant, the food was not only excellent but the staff as well. Our guests were treated nicely and with great respect. I will definitely come back to visit.“

“This atmosphere is like being at home. Warm cozy place, friendly staff and great food. If you go home hungry it's your fault. The portions are huge. Customer service goes beyond what you would expect these days. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.“

“I’m not sure why but this Applebee’s is just about 10 times better than all the other ones in town and it’s just a great restaurant. Other people must know this too cause it’s always packed. Great food. Great customer service. Great prices too!“

“Great food, great service, decent prices! Like the look of the 1950's style dining? Don't want to break the bank? This is the place for you! Great tasting food, fast service, friendly faces, and often you are taking leftovers home because they do not skimp on the amount of food. A good variety of food to choose from and the food has never been brought to me cold when they are busy. I normally go for breakfast, because it's my favorite, but lunch and dinner is good too. A must try!“

“Laughing Planet Cafe in Vancouver is recognized for its healthy offerings and family-friendly atmosphere, though there is feedback suggesting enhancements in flavor and ingredient preparation could further elevate the dining experience.

The crew is fantastic. No questions need to be asked.

Food is just ok.“

“Super friendly service, delicious food & very nice atmosphere. Definitely eat here!“

“lots of options for many with dietary restrictions“

“Our first time visiting since Hellfired took over. The service was friendly and quick. We got help with our questions about the menu and ended up ordering the Hellfired pizza. Better than most pizza, a little too spicy for me but I am a wimp, that was reasonably priced. We shared a Carmel cookie skillet for dessert. Yummy! We will definitely give them another visit when we are on that side of town.“

“Great beer selection, but poor service from weird/hipster bartenders. Walked past me and my empty glass 6 times before asking if I wanted another beer.“

“I just had the best steak ever. I got the sirloin. It was done to perfection, very tender, not one piece of fat. 5 STARS“

“I'm a member and it's the only restaurant I know of where you can get a really good hamburger, fries and a soda for $10!! I think burgerville charges more than that! I prefer to sit in the bar because I'm single so it's more cozy and I like having the TVs to watch if I have no one to talk to 😉“

“OMG their steak bites are to die for add mushrooms and you'ld think you died and went to the other side. They are always polite,friendly, and attentive. I love this place!“

“Everything from the food to the drinks is made with love and care. The owners and staff are wonderful and so kind. It's the kind of place you keep coming back to.“

“Excellent breakfast sandwiches and the coffee is stellar. Nice people too!“

“This sandwich changed my life. I will forever hold sandwiches up to the bar they have set and they have set it high. Say goodbye to jimmy Johns or subway and say hello to the future of sandwiches in Vancouver!“

“In Japan I discovered this symbol, simple, yet difficult to execute and profound on many different levels. It is the single brushstroke of a circle and represents the Zen mind, enlightenment and the world without beginning or end.
This marvelous item I hold in my hand, this deep fried single circle of life we call, the onion ring. It is perfect, always different, yet still the same. A stroke of onion and batter that rejoices in existence and dances with a sweet savory light. Yes, focus on the golden ring, this crunchy ode to the meaning of life.

And when you are fully present, when you have found your place in the moment, take a big bite out of that extraordinary burger. I found enlightenment with the unlikely peanut butter burger, which exploded into my mind like fireworks over still waters.
I’m generally not a huge fan of chain restaurants, where money flows out of the community into the coffers of the corrupt overseers of greed and ambition.

But sometimes you want a sure thing. A slightly twisted, but still excellent in its glory, burger. And some of the best onion rings I’ve had grace my plate in years.

You just want to walk in and know you will get a great product and that the staff will be kind to you, and that the bathroom will be clean. We need a little peace and comfort, a little safe space from the world. A place to find enlightenment in a perfect onion ring.“

“Best Pollo al Carbon! Delicious!“

“they have the very best food, most everything is scratch made. definitely recommend going for a great meal“

“Been going to this establishment off and on for 30 years. That kind of says it all, but the atmosphere is what makes me come back. The service is exemplary. I don't know the bar person's name, but she is very nice and friendly. I literally just moved about a block from the place, and I'm looking forward to trying their food. I hear good things.“

“Great tap house with 28 choices on tap. Great and Friendly staff.“

“Good food I love there fully loaded steak bites only complaint is pool table is a dollar a game. Older crowd of people not alot of young people.

Parking: Lots of parking

Wheelchair accessibility: There is spots close to door“

“We had gone to Pacific House last spring and ordered fish tacos. They were delicious but the waitress said next time you come in you need to try the Ruben sandwich. So on this visit that is what we ordered. We only ordered one sandwich to share and an order of their brussel sprouts. Oh my goodness, the sandwich was so different and so delicious we will definitely be ordering that again and again. It had a pickled jalapeno croute that was so tasty. It was not too spicy if you would be worried about the jalapeno. The corn beef was smoked. I want the whole sandwich all to myself next time. The brussel sprouts were so delicious and had bacon crumbles and toasted almonds. They were so delicious I came back on Christmas Eve and ordered two orders to serve with our dinner that night. They reheated just fine and were perfect with our roast beef dinner.

Parking: Free parking for the evening. You need to pay the meter during the day.

Kid-friendliness: There is a bar and seating in the front of the restaurant and up a step and to the rear is regular seating and a side door with no step for family or wheelchair entry.“

“UnderBar is Vancouver, Washington’s ultimate LGBTQ+ destination for nightlife and entertainment, offering a dynamic range of events that keep the energy high every night of the week. Thursdays feature their popular Drag Show Bingo, supporting local LGBTQ+ shelters while providing fun and community engagement. On Monday nights, UnderBar hosts the best live comedy in town, spotlighting talented local comedians for a night of laughter. Karaoke lovers will enjoy karaoke almost every night until closing, where guests can take the stage in a supportive, lively environment. On Sunday mornings, don’t miss the fabulous Drag Brunch, a blend of delicious food, cocktails, and dazzling performances that has become a local favorite. Throughout the week, UnderBar’s events ensure there’s always something new and exciting happening, from themed parties to trivia nights. Pair these experiences with their top-notch craft cocktails and famous flatbread pizzas, and you have the perfect place for a memorable night out. Whether you’re looking for a fun evening with friends or a lively community event, UnderBar brings together the best of Vancouver’s LGBTQ+ scene in one unforgettable venue. If you’re searching for a welcoming spot with incredible entertainment, unique drinks, and support for the local community, UnderBar is your go-to bar. It’s an absolute must-visit for locals and visitors alike looking for fun, inclusivity, and fantastic weekly events. This place is extremely welcoming and will make you feel at home in no time!“

“🤌🏽kiss for food and drink.“

“Great pizza, alway getting an awesome pizza here“

“We stayed here for nine nights and enjoyed our stay.“

“Eat cheeseburgers here! Great vibe and the staff in nice.“