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Dining Out for New Year's Eve
VANCOUVER

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Besides attending one of the world's Top 10 Hot Spots for New Year's Eve, what could be better than celebrating the end of the year with a memorable meal? Whether you're looking for a party scene full of revelers or a more romantic space to share a midnight Champagne toast with someone special, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants in Vancouver to ring in the New Year.

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Araxi Restaurant Pacific Northwest
16/20
Dining Room at Araxi Restaurant, Whistler, BC 4222 Village Sq.
Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
604-932-4540
The perennially trendy Araxi offers a 100-mile menu in elegant surroundings with an expansive wine list. More...

Bacchus Restaurant & Piano Lounge French
15/20
Dining Room at Bacchus Restaurant & Piano Lounge, Vancouver, BC Wedgewood Hotel
845 Hornby St.
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1V1
604-608-5319
Modern French cuisine served in a luxurious setting with old-world charm. More...

Bao Bei Chinese
14/20
163 Keefer St.
Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3
604-688-0876
Pan-Asian culinary traditions are presented with a modern twist at Chinatown’s Bao Bei. More...

Bearfoot Bistro Pacific Northwest
15/20
Dining Room at Bearfoot Bistro, Whistler, BC Listel Hotel
4121 Village Green
Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
604-932-3433
Luxurious is the word for sabred Champagne, premium vodka on ice, and irresistible tasting menus. More...

Bishop's Pacific Northwest
16/20
Dining Room at Bishop 2183 W. Fourth Ave.
Vancouver, BC V6K 1N7
604-738-2025
Local, organic ingredients prepared by one of Vancouver's top chefs distinguish Bishop’s. More...

Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar Seafood
15/20
Dining Room at Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar, Vancouver, BC 1095 Hamilton St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4
604-688-8078
Innovative West Coast plates at a sustainable seafood destination. More...

C Restaurant Seafood
16/20
Dining Room at C Restaurant, Vancouver, BC 1600 Howe St.
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L9
604-681-1164
Watch the marine activity of False Creek---a reminder of C’s devotion to serving fresh sustainable seafood from local waters. More...

Coast Restaurant Seafood
15/20
Dining Room at Coast Restaurant, Vancouver, BC 1054 Alberni St.
Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3
604-685-5010
Perennially packed, this is the place to go for generous portions of fresh, imaginatively prepared seafood. More...

Cobre Nuevo Latino
15/20
Dining Room at Cobre, Vancouver, BC 52 Powell St.
Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7
604-669-2396
Nuevo Latino tapas in Gastown's friendliest bar and restaurant. More...

CRU Pacific Northwest
15/20
Dining Room at CRU, Vancouver, BC 1459 W. Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6H 1H6
604-677-4111
An intimate oasis offering elegant regional dishes and an approachable wine list. More...

Hawksworth Restaurant Canadian
16/20
Dining Room at Hawksworth Restaurant, Vancouver, BC Rosewood Hotel Georgia
801 W. Georgia St.
Vancouver, BC V6C 1P7
604-673-7000
Elegant downtown restaurant conceived by David Hawksworth. More...

La Terrazza Italian
14/20
1088 Cambie St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 6J5
606-899-4449
Enjoy modern Northern Italian cooking at this romantic Yaletown spot boasting a formidable Italian wine list. More...

Miku Japanese
14/20
Guinness Tower
1055 W. Hastings St., Ste. 2
Vancouver, BC V6E 2E9
604-568-3900
An upscale Japanese spot serving flame-seared sushi and oshi. More...

Raincity Grill Pacific Northwest
13/20
1193 Denman St.
Vancouver, BC V6G 2N1
604-685-7337
This epitome of Vancouver dining also defines West Coast cuisine. More...

Rimrock Cafe Pacific Northwest
14/20
Dining Room at Rimrock Cafe, Whistler, BC The Highland Lodge
2117 Whistler Rd.
Whistler, BC V0N 1B0
1-877-932-5589, 604-932-5565
The European ambience is matched with well-executed fish and wild game offerings. More...

Tojo's Sushi
16/20
Dining Room at Tojo 1133 W. Broadway Ave.
Vancouver, BC V6H 1G1
604-872-8050
All is gold as Hidekazu Tojo celebrates the Olympic spirit with sushi and saké. More...

Trattoria Italian Kitchen Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Trattoria Italian Kitchen, Vancouver, BC 1850 W. 4th Ave.
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M3
604-732-1441
A warm, unpretentious Italian restaurant serving rustic dishes to a loyal, neighborhood crowd. More...

West Contemporary
No Rating
Dining Room at West, Vancouver, BC 2881 Granville St.
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J4
604-738-8938
Surroundings of leather walls and marble floors provide a backdrop for innovative, finely executed seasonal dishes. More...

Yew restaurant + bar Pacific Northwest
14/20
Dining Room at Yew restaurant + bar, Vancouver, BC Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
791 W. Georgia St.
Vancouver, BC V6C 2T4
604-689-9333
Yew is popular for its West Coast cooking and flashy bar scene. More...

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