From The Fairmont Waterfront Best Nearby Restaurants (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Vancouver, BC Herons Restaurant (Restaurants - Breakfast) 900 Canada Pl Way Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver  BC  V6C 3L5 • 604-691-1991 Distance: ~38 m User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: Fine cuisine, sophisticated atmosphere and spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains and Vancouver Harbour – these are the hallmarks of this Fairmont stalwart. Enjoy pre-meal drinks in the posh Herons Lounge, where you'll find comfortable lounge chairs, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, and an impressive martini list. Live piano sets the tone for a truly elegant evening. Herons Restaurant features an open-plan kitchen, which allows guests to watch as the masterful kitchen staff weaves their gastronomical magic. The head chef specializes in regional cuisine, and he demands the freshest available ingredients for each dish on his seasonal menu. Terrace dining is available in the summer months for those wishing to enjoy a casual meal al fresco. Five Sails (Restaurants - Seafood) 300-999 Canada Pl Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver  BC  V6C 3B5 • 604-891-2892 Distance: ~157 m User Rating: 8 / 10         Description: Awards, including the prestigious AAA Five Diamond for ten years running, have been heaped upon this Pan Pacific Hotel restaurant whose specialty is Canadian seafood. Incredible harbor and mountain views enhance an outstanding menu that includes paella with Nova Scotia lobster, Dungeness crab, and wild BC salmon as well as choices from the chef's weekly changing "Fresh Sheet." After dinner, enjoy a glass of one of the fine single-malt Scotch whiskeys. Aqua Riva Restaurant & Bar (Restaurants - American) 200 Granville St Ste 30, Vancouver  BC  V6C 1S4 • 604-683-5599 Distance: ~161 m         Description: Harbor and mountain views, along with outstanding Pacific Northwest cuisine, are the highlights of this restaurant gem located near Canada Place. Enjoy a glass of microbrewed beer with your alderwood-grilled wild salmon, oven-baked thin crust pizza, spit-roasted chicken, or slow-cooked barbecued ribs prepared in the wood-fired oven or on the rotisserie grill. Reservations recommended. Imperial Chinese Seafood (Restaurants - Asian) 355 Burrard St Marine Building, Vancouver  BC  V6C 2G8 • 604-688-8191 Distance: ~226 m User Rating: 7.75 / 10         Description: This world-class Cantonese restaurant, situated in the Art Deco Marine Building, overlooks the beautiful Coal Harbour, with the North Mountains visible in the distance. A grand curved staircase leads up to a dining room replete with chandeliers and Chinese and modern decor. The dim sum lunch is spectacular, and the seafood entrees made with lobster, shrimp or crab highlight the menu that is also peppered with exotic choices such as shark fin soup. Water Street Café (Restaurants - Italian) 300 Water St, Vancouver  BC  V6B 1B6 • 604-689-2832 Distance: ~489 m         Description: GASTOWN. This popular bistro features homemade focaccia, delectable carpaccio, and a host of southern Italian pastas, along with deep-fried calamari served with cucumber and dill yogurt. Or you may want to enjoy the marinated sautéed salmon served on a bed of greens and spaghetti tossed with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Caffe Artigiano (Restaurants - Breakfast) 1101 W Pender, Vancouver  BC  V6E 2P4 • 604-685-5333 Distance: ~0.505 km         Description: We know, we know – you're not fully functional in the morning until you've downed at least two cups of coffee. While you're in Vancouver, some of that coffee should come from Caffe Artigiano. Artful lattes, devilish mochas, and robust espressos are their forte – they've even won international barista awards. Plus, they offer a nice array of panini, salads and sweet treats for those afternoon doldrums. Diva at the Met (Restaurants - Breakfast) 645 Howe St Metropolitan Hotel, Vancouver  BC  V6C 2Y9 • 604-602-7788 Distance: ~0.536 km         Description: The outstanding presentation of mouthwatering Pacific Northwestern fare deserves a standing ovation at Diva where locals and tourists flock to enjoy some of the best the region has to offer. The multi-level dining room is excellent for people watching, but you'll want to keep your full attention on such seasonal highlights as smoked Alaskan black cod, artichoke soup and porcini-crusted veal loin steak. Desserts include the signature Stilton cheesecake or Thomas Haas chocolate bar. Yew Restaurant & Bar (Restaurants - Breakfast) 791 W Georgia St Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver  BC  V6C 2T4 • 604-844-6715 Distance: ~0.612 km User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: Exceptional fine dining and stellar service are the hallmarks of this excellent restaurant inside the Four Seasons. Special features include a contemporary raw bar, panini bar, and more than 150 wines by the glass. A Latin-inspired Sunday brunch and specialty tasting menu are also available. Griffins (Restaurants - Breakfast) 900 W Georgia St Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver  BC  V6C 2W6 • 604-684-3131 Distance: ~0.634 km User Rating: 9.3334 / 10         Description: This light-filled dining room replete with cozy banquettes and black and white tile accenting an open kitchen, located in the Fairmont Vancouver Hotel, offers an impressive array of regional fare that makes the most of seasonal and local bounty. Set your waistband one notch looser for the dessert buffet; you'll want to try a little of everything. (Buffets available breakfast, lunch and dinner.) Caffé dé Medici Ristorante Italiano (Restaurants - Italian) 109-1025 Robson St between Burrard and Thurlow Sts, Vancouver  BC  V6E 1A9 • 604-669-9322 Distance: ~0.824 km User Rating: 9.875 / 10         Description: This exceptional Northern Italian restaurant offers intimate dining and a superb menu that includes such innovative dishes as grilled ostrich with juniper and cassis demi-glace, as well as osso buco, gnocchi and other classic fare. The Five Course Dinner Feature includes a salad course and is just right for sampling the latest of Executive Chef Aron Zipursky's creations. A full vegetarian menu is also available. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.