The Winners of the 2025 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards

In a city with a food scene this good, how do you choose the best of the best? With great pleasure. The voracious judges of the 2025 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards left no plate unturned in the hunt for outstanding eats. With more than 50 categories to chew on for this year’s awards, here’s where to find your next gold-star meal.

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Winners of the 2025 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards

Cuisine Categories

Best African and Diaspora 2025

Best Casual 2025

Best Chain 2025

Best Chinese 2025

Best French 2025

Best Indian 2025

Best Informal Contemporary 2025

Best Italian 2025

Best Japanese 2025

Best Korean 2025

Best Latin American 2025

Best Middle Eastern 2025

Best Plant-Based 2025

Best Seafood 2025

Best Steakhouse 2025

Best Thai 2025

Best Upscale 2025

Best Upscale Contemporary 2025

Best Victoria 2025

Best Vietnamese 2025

Best Whistler 2025

Marquee Categories

Hall of Fame 2025

Premier Crew

Pastry Chef of the Year 2025

Bartender of the Year 2025

Sommelier of the Year 2025

Sustainability Award 2025

Chef of the Year 2025

Best New Restaurant 2025

Restaurant of the Year 2025

Editors’ Choices

Editors’ Choice: Best After-Work Drinks

Editors’ Choice: Best Date Night

Editors’ Choice: Best Group Dining

Editors’ Choice: Best Patio

Editors’ Choice: Best Special Occasion Restaurant

Readers’ Choice Awards

Readers’ Choice: All Categories