Raincity Grill

This top-starred restaurant is a gem -- arty in presentation, and yet completely unfussy in atmosphere. Raincity Grill was one of the very first restaurants in Vancouver to embrace the "buy locally, eat seasonally" concept. The menu focuses ... more

This top-starred restaurant is a gem -- arty in presentation, and yet completely unfussy in atmosphere. Raincity Grill was one of the very first restaurants in Vancouver to embrace the "buy locally, eat seasonally" concept. The menu focuses on seafood, game, and poultry, and organic vegetables from British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. The room is long and low and intimate, perfect for romantic dining. To sample a bit of everything, I recommend the seasonal tasting menu, an incredible bargain at C$50 (US$40), or C$80 (US$64) with wine pairings. Recent tasting menu highlights included wasabi leaf wrapped beef, grilled Coho salmon with oyster mushroom, pea tip salad and rhubarb broth, Fraser Valley duck breast, a creamily delicious selection of artisan cheeses from Vancouver Island, and a rose and buttermilk panna cotta. The award-winning wine list is huge and, in keeping with the restaurant's philosophy, sticks pretty close to home. From May through Labour Day, Raincity opens a takeout window on Denham Street where you can get delicious gourmet dishes to go, priced at C$4.95 to C$9.95 (US$4 to US$8). less

Delicious food, and a fabulous atmosphere. Ingredients are fresh, and recipies are classic. Excellent for large groups, they have a number of set-price menus where a wide selection of dishes are served family-style. Service is outst ... more

Delicious food, and a fabulous atmosphere. Ingredients are fresh, and recipies are classic. Excellent for large groups, they have a number of set-price menus where a wide selection of dishes are served family-style. Service is outstanding. Highly recommended, especially for large groups. less

One of the very few places that I can take my vegetarian friends to - and not feel that they are being short changed. I am not vegetarian - but have always enjoyed my choices. Service has been excellent and knowledgeable regarding entree ingredi ... more

One of the very few places that I can take my vegetarian friends to - and not feel that they are being short changed. I am not vegetarian - but have always enjoyed my choices. Service has been excellent and knowledgeable regarding entree ingredients. less