Are you a foodie looking for your next culinary adventure? Then look no further, because Dine Out Vancouver is back for it’s 23rd season! This year the festival runs from January 22nd to February 9th, 2025. Taste the world across the city at more than 430 restaurants with delectable multi-course meals and unique culinary experiences. The festival is a great way to get out and support your local community’s restaurants. The set menus are offered at three price ranges. The ranges are: $20-$35, $35-$50, or $50-$65. Check out my top picks for Dine Out Vancouver 2025 at each price range below.
Dine Out Vancouver 2025 Picks – $20-$35 Set Menus
With all the rising prices happening, to get a full meal at this price point is incredible. Here are some menus that piqued my interest, as well as menus from restaurants that I’ve previously dined at and enjoyed!
Torafuku – This is a great spot for pan Asian cuisine in Vancouver. For Dine Out they have a dinner and lunch menu. Their $27 lunch menu includes your choice of appetizer, entree and dessert. For appetizer I would go with their Seafood Miso Chowder. For my entree I would go with their Fried Chicken Rice or Pork Belly Rice. Lastly for my dessert I would have to go for their Basque Cheesecake (one of the best in Vancouver!)
Potluck Hawker Eatery – This counter-service style restaurant is inspired by the vibrancy of food and community of South-East Asian hawker street food markets. They have a $28 dinner menu for Dine Out and it features your choice of drink, snack and main. For my drink I can’t resist their Thai iced tea. My snack choice would be their famous chicken wings with fish sauce caramel. For my main I would have to go with their Salted Egg Yolk Golden Prawns.
Four Olives Restaurant – A causal Mediterranean fusion restaurant on West 10th. They are offering a $35 Dinner menu with your choice of appetizer, entree and dessert. For my starter I would pick the Garlic Prawns. For my entree I can’t resist a good chicken souvlaki. Four Olives serves theirs with a dill and cranberry pilaf, nigella and parsley pita, tzatziki and roasted potato and spinach salad. For dessert I would go for their Tiramisu.
Dine Out Vancouver 2025 Picks – $35-50 Set Menus
Zarak by Afghan Kitchen – Zarak is sharing Afghan heritage through exemplary hospitality, innovative cocktails, and elevated dishes. For Dine Out they are offering a $50 dinner menu. To start, I would pick their Brussels Sprouts with Bell Pepper Hummus. However I would highly recommend adding the $10 supplement for their Buttermilk Fried Chicken. For my entree I would gow iht their Uzbeki Palaw with lamb. And for my dessert I would go with their Walnut Baklava.
Showcase Restaurant & Bar – Located inside the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle, Showcase Restaurant features a menu that focuses on fresh and local ingredients. For Dine Out they have a $49 dinner menu with your choice of appetizer, entree and dessert. To start I would get the Roasted Red Pepper & Fennel Soup. For my entree I can’t resist the Duo of Duck. And for my dessert I would pick their Housmade Sorbet, however I have heard great things about their Banana Foster Cheesecake!
Catch 122 – a friendly casual spot in North Vancouver that features an electic fusion menu, For Dine Out they have a $49 dinner menu. For my appetizer I would start with their Trout Caesar Salad. My entree choice would be their Steelhead marinated in pomegranate molasses harrisa. For dessert I would go with their Yin Yang Chocolate tart featuring a Hong Kong milk tea chocolate ganache. However, their Sticky Toffee Pudding sounds equally enticing.
Dine Out Vancouver 2025 Picks – $50-65 Set Menus
ARC Restaurant + Bar – Located inside the Fairmont Waterfront, the dishes at ARC are made locally sourced ingredients. For Dine Out they have a $65 dinner menu that features four courses. To start there is a Humboldt Squid with toasted brioche roll, followed by a Duck Ragu Tagliatelle, Salmon for your main and a Triple Chocolate Cake for dessert.
Monarca – A beautiful Mexican restaurant in the heart of Gastown. For Dine Out Vancouver they are featuring a $55 dinner menu. I would start with their Tiradito de Hamachi. For my entree their Tacos de Picanha featuring roasted picanha beef is a must order for me. For dessert you will be able to enjoy a Choco Flan – a hybrid chocolate cake and flan dessert.
H Tasting Lounge – Located inside the Westin Bayshore in Coal Harbour, this resturant is a chic spot for enjoying creative cocktails and delicious dishes crafted with local ingredients. For Dine Out they are offering a $55 dinner menu. I would start with their Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup. For my entree I would go with either their Vadouvan Short Ribs or Shrimp Risotto. Lastly for dessert they have an Indulgent Chocolate Cake.
ELEM – New to Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, Elem offers a creative dining experience with bold global flavors, local ingredients, and a sustainable zero-waste bar program. For Dine Out they are featuring a $65 dinner menu. For my appetizer I would pick the Yellowfin Tuna Bhel. My entree pick would be the Hokkaido Scallops or their signature Loong Kong Chicken Breast. I can never resist a Sticky Toffee Pudding, so that would definitely be my choice for dessert.
Minami – You can honestly never go wrong with Minami for Dine Out Vancouver. This year they are offering a $52 lunch menu. The starter will be the Minami Zen Box, followed with the sushi course. End with a deconstructed yuzu tart for dessert.
New To Dine Out Vancouver 2025
Dine Out Vancouver 2025 just got even more exciting with the addition of two Michelin-starred restaurants offering $100 set menus. It’s a rare chance to enjoy world-class cuisine at a more accessible price. Experience the creativity and craftsmanship that earned these spots their stars:
- Burdock & Co is a cozy, farm-to-table restaurant in Vancouver known for its innovative dishes crafted from organic, locally sourced ingredients. Their $100 dinner menu features your choice of Caramelized Sunchoke-Porcini and Cured Ham Sauce or Spotted Shrimp Risotto for your appetizer. A Braised Beef entree and a Candied Parsnip Cream Puff for dessert.
- Published on Main is a renowned Vancouver gem, showcasing innovative, seasonal cuisine with impeccable craftsmanship. For Dine Out their $100 dinner menu features Chef’s selections of snacks: Wild Mushroom Consomme, Side Stripe Shrimp, Roasted Pickerel, Chargrilled Bison, Black Apple Dulse and Mignardises.
These are my top picks for Dine Out Vancouver 2025, but of course there are so many more restaurants to choose from. Check out all the restaurant available here!
