Restaurant Awards 2025, Editors’ Choice: Best Special Occasion Restaurant

For the 2025 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, we continued our new tradition of Editors’ Choices: picks from our editorial team which highlight the rooms in the city that serve a specific purpose, in addition to having great food and service. 

Editors’ Choice: Best Special Occasion

There are some nights (anniversaries! proposals!) for which a dinner at your go-to neighbourhood joint just won’t do. These are the moments that are meant to be remembered for the event itself, sure, but let’s face it—we’re also looking for outstanding service, luxurious plates and an impressive beverage program. For this, we at Vanmag turn to Hawksworth. The rooms—yes, there are three distinct spaces—speak for themselves with their impeccable elegance. And chef David Hawksworth’s diverse yet distinctly West Coast cuisine only elevates it further. Whether you’re splitting a local Bradner Farms ribeye or indulging in the four-course tasting menu (adding the beef tallow nugget potatoes is a must), the dining experience is always one to remember.

Hawksworth
801 W Georgia St.
hawksworthrestaurant.com