From Spanish tapas to Canadian bistro, Gastown offers a diverse array of over 60 restaurants within four short blocks – and we’re thrilled to see many familiar establishments listed as one of the best.
Congratulations to this year’s winners!
Golden Plates Awards 2015 Winners
Best new restaurant
3. Blacktail Restaurant + Lounge, 200–332 Water
Best French
3. L’Abattoir, 217 Carrall
Best Japanese
3. Guu Otokomae, 375 Water Street
Best Spanish
2. The Sardine Can, 26 Powell
Best burger
2. Vera’s Burger Shack, 213 Carrall Street
Best veggie burger
3. Vera’s Burger Shack, 213 Carrall Street
Best pub food
1. The Irish Heather, 210 Carrall Street
Best tapas
2. The Sardine Can, 26 Powell
Best barbecue
2. Peckinpah, 2 Water
Best tacos
2. Tacofino, 15 W. Cordova
Best seafood
3. Rodney’s Oyster House, 52 Powell Street
Best fish/shellfish
2. Rodney’s Oyster House, 52 Powell Street
Best pizzeria
1. Nicli Antica Pizzeria, 62 E. Cordova
Best izakaya
2. Guu Otokomae, 375 Water Street
Best wine bar
2. Salt Tasting Room, 45 Blood Alley
Best bar lounge
3. Pourhouse, 162 Water
Best bartender
1. Shaun Layton (L’Abattoir)
Best restaurant for cocktails
1. Pourhouse, 162 Water
3. L’Abattoir, 217 Carrall
3. The Diamond, 6 Powell
Best restaurant for drink specials
1. The Metropole Community Pub, 320 Abbott
2. Lamplighter Public House, 92 Water
3. The Charles Bar, 136 W. Cordova
Best restaurant for a stiff drink
2. Pourhouse, 162 Water
Best pub
2. The Irish Heather, 210 Carrall Street
Best brewpub restaurant
1. Steamworks, 375 Water
Best independent coffee shop
1. Revolver Coffee, 325 Cambie Street
Best fair trade coffee shop
1. Trees Organic, 321 Water Street
2. Revolver Coffee, 325 Cambie Street