We are thrilled that over 15 Gastown businesses were voted as readers’ choice winners in 20 categories. Below is the list of winners who made it into the top three by popular choice.

Best Restaurant for a Birthday Celebration

2. Rodney’s Oyster House, 52 Powell
 

Best Japanese

3. Guu, 375 Water
 

Best Spanish

3. The Sardine Can, 26 Powell
 

Best Mexican

3. La Casita, 101 W. Cordova
 

Best Burger

2. Vera’s Burger Shack, 213 Carrall
 

Best Pub Food

1. Irish Heather Gastropub, 210 Carrall
 

Best Barbecue

2. Peckinpah Restaurant, 2 Water


Best Fish/Shellfish

2. Rodney’s Oyster House, 52 Powell


Best Pizzeria

1. Nicli Antica Pizzeria, 62 E. Cordova


Best Izakaya

2. Guu, 375 Water


Best Wine Bar

2. Salt Tasting Room, 45 Blood Alley


Best Bar Lounge

3. Pourhouse, 162 Water


Best Restaurant for Cocktails

1. The Diamond, 6 Powell

2. Pourhouse, 162 Water

4. L’Abattoir, 217 Carrall


Best Restaurant for Drink Specials

1. Metropole Community Pub, 320 Abbott


Best Restaurant for a Stiff Drink

2. Pourhouse, 162 Water

3. The Diamond, 6 Powell


Best Pub

2. Irish Heather Gastropub, 210 Carrall

3. Lamplighter Public House, 92 Water


Best Brewpub Restaurant

2. Steamworks Brew Pub, 375 Water


Best Independent Coffee Shop

1. Revolver, 325 Cambie


Best Fair Trade Coffee Shop

2. Trees Organic Coffee & Roasting House, 321 Water


Best Tea House

2. DAVID’s TEA, 164 Water

Congratulations to this year’s Golden Plates Award winners!