Romina’s guidebook
Food scene
Love coming here with friends! Great atmosphere, yummy appies! Make sure to try both the raw oysters and pan fried oysters. Note: They don't take reservations, so plan to put your name down, and go to another yaletown spot for a drink while you wait for your table.
214 abantu bendawo batusa
Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StLove coming here with friends! Great atmosphere, yummy appies! Make sure to try both the raw oysters and pan fried oysters. Note: They don't take reservations, so plan to put your name down, and go to another yaletown spot for a drink while you wait for your table.
One of my favourite Italian restaurants in the city.
Autostrada is a gem and has two locations, one on Main st and one on West Pender. Both equally awesome!
18 abantu bendawo batusa
Autostrada Osteria Main Street
4811 Main StOne of my favourite Italian restaurants in the city.
Autostrada is a gem and has two locations, one on Main st and one on West Pender. Both equally awesome!
A great place to grab a bite or drink and people watch on their large, sunny patio!
186 abantu bendawo batusa
Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes WayA great place to grab a bite or drink and people watch on their large, sunny patio!
Caffe Artigiano
925 Main StGreat spot for a morning coffee
Amazing food, decor, ambiance and service! Really beautiful, modern restaurant and a great choice for a special occasion.
34 abantu bendawo batusa
Elisa Steakhouse
1109 Hamilton StAmazing food, decor, ambiance and service! Really beautiful, modern restaurant and a great choice for a special occasion.
Amazing and authentic Malaysian/singapore cuisine. The restaurant is small so we usually pick up and eat it at home. Why favourite things are the vegetable fritters, fried key teow & roti prata, but im pretty sure everything is delicious. Please note, this restaurant cash only! There is an RBC ATM on the way from the house to the restaurant.
40 abantu bendawo batusa
Hawkers Delight Deli
4127 Main StAmazing and authentic Malaysian/singapore cuisine. The restaurant is small so we usually pick up and eat it at home. Why favourite things are the vegetable fritters, fried key teow & roti prata, but im pretty sure everything is delicious. Please note, this restaurant cash only! There is an RBC ATM on the way from the house to the restaurant.
This is a hole in the wall, very affordable sushi joint just down the road with super fresh and tasty food. Great lunch spot!
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Sushi Mania
3851 Main StThis is a hole in the wall, very affordable sushi joint just down the road with super fresh and tasty food. Great lunch spot!
Great for happy hour or a wonderful steak dinner. Check out the rooftop patio... It's beautiful!
139 abantu bendawo batusa
Black+Blue
1032 Alberni StGreat for happy hour or a wonderful steak dinner. Check out the rooftop patio... It's beautiful!
High end Japanese Restaurant downtown, with great atmosphere and beautiful views of the water. Try the Aburi Oshi Sushi!
169 abantu bendawo batusa
Miku Vancouver
200 Granville StHigh end Japanese Restaurant downtown, with great atmosphere and beautiful views of the water. Try the Aburi Oshi Sushi!
If you need a quick bite before heading out for your day, you can run to Sollys. Great bagels and cinnamon buns, literally steps away!
23 abantu bendawo batusa
Solly's Up Main
4071 Main StIf you need a quick bite before heading out for your day, you can run to Sollys. Great bagels and cinnamon buns, literally steps away!
Cute cafe with yummy sandwiches and amazing cake and pastries! Great snack or lunch spot.
57 abantu bendawo batusa
Trafiq
4216 Main StCute cafe with yummy sandwiches and amazing cake and pastries! Great snack or lunch spot.
High end French restaurant with amazing food and service. Always a great choice for a special evening out.
50 abantu bendawo batusa
Le Crocodile
909 Burrard StHigh end French restaurant with amazing food and service. Always a great choice for a special evening out.
There rooftop is a perfect spot to have lunch and/or a drink on a sunny day!
178 abantu bendawo batusa
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
777 Thurlow StThere rooftop is a perfect spot to have lunch and/or a drink on a sunny day!
I'm not a vegetarian or a vegan but I LOVE this restaurant. Voted best vegan restaurant in the world for a good reason! This restaurant does not take reservations and usually has a line up, but luckily the restaurant is steps away from the suite, so if there is a line, you can put your name down on the list, go home or to a nearby lounge for a drink and go back to Acorn when you get the text that your table is ready! Try the gnocchi!!
184 abantu bendawo batusa
The Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main StI'm not a vegetarian or a vegan but I LOVE this restaurant. Voted best vegan restaurant in the world for a good reason! This restaurant does not take reservations and usually has a line up, but luckily the restaurant is steps away from the suite, so if there is a line, you can put your name down on the list, go home or to a nearby lounge for a drink and go back to Acorn when you get the text that your table is ready! Try the gnocchi!!
Elevated Vietnamese food with great drinks and beautiful ambience
132 abantu bendawo batusa
Anh And Chi
3388 Main StElevated Vietnamese food with great drinks and beautiful ambience
Voted best restaurant in Canada in 2022 and only a few blocks away from our house!
25 abantu bendawo batusa
Published
3593 Main StVoted best restaurant in Canada in 2022 and only a few blocks away from our house!
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetA great brunch spot!
If heading to North Van, don’t miss checking out “The Shipyards”. The view from the Joey’s patio will not disappoint!
29 abantu bendawo batusa
JOEY Shipyards
125 Victory Ship WayIf heading to North Van, don’t miss checking out “The Shipyards”. The view from the Joey’s patio will not disappoint!
Breka Bakery & Café (Main st)
4554 Main StreetGreat coffee, pastries and snacks
Romina's Favourite Vancouver Things
Rent a bike or take a stroll around the sea wall. A beautiful and relaxing way to spend a sunny afternoon!
Tip: make sure to stay off the bike path if you are pedestrian.
304 abantu bendawo batusa
Vancouver Seawall
Rent a bike or take a stroll around the sea wall. A beautiful and relaxing way to spend a sunny afternoon!
Tip: make sure to stay off the bike path if you are pedestrian.
So many great little shops, restaurants and views on Granville Island. Make sure to walk around the market and try some of the fresh local food!
1659 abantu bendawo batusa
Isiqithi saseGranville
So many great little shops, restaurants and views on Granville Island. Make sure to walk around the market and try some of the fresh local food!
I-Park ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdBeautiful park in the heart of the city! A must!
Love this little market! Try their fresh hummus and baba ganoush.
55 abantu bendawo batusa
East West Market
4169 Main StLove this little market! Try their fresh hummus and baba ganoush.
For longer stays, I highly suggest heading to Whistler Village, which is a two-hour drive from Vancouver. Whistler is a year-round spectacular destination famous for it's epic skiing in the winter and vibrant village base all year round. So breathtaking and so much to see and do!
409 abantu bendawo batusa
Whistler
For longer stays, I highly suggest heading to Whistler Village, which is a two-hour drive from Vancouver. Whistler is a year-round spectacular destination famous for it's epic skiing in the winter and vibrant village base all year round. So breathtaking and so much to see and do!
Take a ride up the gondola and stop by the restaurant to catch breathtaking views of the city. If you're feeling adventurous, take the steep hike up. Warning: this is not an easy hike!
Once at the top, there are lots of activities in summer including lumberjack shows, the "Birds in Motion" birds of prey demonstration, and (fenced in) grizzly bears!
1038 abantu bendawo batusa
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayTake a ride up the gondola and stop by the restaurant to catch breathtaking views of the city. If you're feeling adventurous, take the steep hike up. Warning: this is not an easy hike!
Once at the top, there are lots of activities in summer including lumberjack shows, the "Birds in Motion" birds of prey demonstration, and (fenced in) grizzly bears!
This gorgeous park is only 15-20 walk away from the house. Beautiful gardens!
830 abantu bendawo batusa
Iphakethe likaQueen Elizabeth
4600 Cambie StThis gorgeous park is only 15-20 walk away from the house. Beautiful gardens!