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Best Patios in Vancouver

If you are looking to sit back, relax and enjoy a cold one on one of Vancouver's top patios, then you have come to the right place. Vancouver has a wide selection of patios for everyone to enjoy, whether you are looking for sports bars, breathtaking views or fine dining. During the summer, of course, you will find that most of the patio bars will be packed with locals and tourists. There are patios in every neighborhood, including great ones in Kitsilano and on Commercial Drive. Check out these beautiful Vancouver patios and have a blast!

Bridges Restaurant
1696 Duranleau Street
, Vancouver
Tel: 604-687-4400
Website: www.bridgesrestaurant.com
About: Known as a landmark on Vancouver's waterfront, this cool patio restaurant is right beside the Granville Island Public Market and offers wonderful views of the north shore mountains, downtown and the waterfront.  Visitors can catch an AquaBus or False Creek Ferry over to the island, where they can enjoy tasty West Coast cuisine and killer cocktails.

Sandbar Restaurant
1535 Johnston Street
, Vancouver
Tel: 604-669-9030
About: Just minutes from downtown is one of the best seafood restaurants in Vancouver. With a patio bar on the top of this multi-level restaurant, visitors can enjoy spectacular views of the city as well as a wide range of seafood dishes and a hopping bar scene.

Boathouse Seafood Restaurant and Grill
1795 Beach Avenue
, Vancouver
Tel: 604-669-2225
Website: www.boathouserestaurants.ca
About: This great seafood hangout is always packed on a sunny day. It has a wide selection of seafood dishes, as well as hamburgers, calamari, grilled chicken penne and more. It features one of the best views of English Bay and is an amazing place to catch a sunset!

Charlatan
1447 Commercial Drive
, Vancouver
Tel: 604-253-2777

About: This funky restaurant is located on “The Drive” on Vancouver's east side. They serve tasty dishes such as sweet potato fries, Cornish game hen, mussels and steak. This is a good place to take a date because you can enjoy your pub grub or go upscale if the mood hits you.

The Frog and Firkin
1941 West Broadway, Vancouver
Tel: 604-734-3418
Website: www.frogandfirkin.com
About: With loads of drink specials and sporting events galore on TV, this bar is great for patio fun and just hanging out with your friends. This is a perfect patio bar for someone who is on a budget—visitors can enjoy a wide selection of inexpensive pub fare such as spicy fries, crab cakes, calamari, nachos and more.

Yaletown Brewery
1111 Mainland Street
, Vancouver
Tel: 604-681-2739
Website: www.markjamesgroup.com
About: This hip and happening patio is always a great place to dine on a warm day. The patio is large and people gather in flocks to enjoy some of Vancouver's best beer and wood-fired oven pizza.

Malone's Bar and Grill
2210 Cornwall Ave.
, Vancouver
Tel: 604-737-7777
Website: www.malones.bc.ca
About: This restaurant has excellent views of the north shore mountains, Kitsilano Beach and downtown Vancouver. Malone's is a great place for drink specials, discount food and fantastic music.

Milestones Restaurant
1109 Hamilton Street
, Vancouver
Tel: 604-684-9111
Website: www.milestonesrestaurants.com
About: This cool restaurant is located in the popular and trendy nieghbourhood called Yaletown. It has appetizing dishes and great music to enjoy, as well as a big patio to people-watch on.

Steamworks Brewing Company
375 Water Street
, Vancouver
Tel: 604-689-2739
Website: www.steamworks.com
About: This is one of the best patio breweries in Vancouver. Features ahi tuna, prime rib meatballs, blue cheese burger and tandori chicken skewers.

Cactus Club
588 Burrard Street
, Vancouver
Tel:
604-682-0933
Website: www.cactusclubcafe.com
About: Vancouver's newest Cactus Club location is a favorite among the happy hour professional crowd and tourists. Located near the Bentall Building, it is the place to be in the heart of the city.

Brix Restaurant
1138 Homer Street
, Vancouver
Tel: 604-915-9463
Website: www.brixvancouver.com
About: This place is a fancy establishment that has a beautiful courtyard patio featuring twinkling white lights, trees, shrubbery and classic seating. Many events, business meetings and weddings are held here.

Blue Water Cafe
1095 Hamilton Street
, Vancouver
Tel: 604-688-8078
Website: www.bluewatercafe.com
About: Enjoy patio dining as Chef Pabst creates scrumptious seafood dishes and beef short ribs. This place is fancy, classy and great for impressing a date.

Las Margaritas
1999 West Fourth Avenue
, Vancouver
Tel: 604-734-7117
Website: www.lasmargaritas.com
About: Located on Kitsilano's most popular strip this restaurant is an all-Mexican party! Try the chicken nachos, mole chicken, burritos and empanadas for a true Mexican experience and drink a Corona on their big patio.  Don't forget to try a signature margarita while you are there. Ole!

Watermark Restaurant
1305 Arbutus Street
, Vancouver
Tel: 604-738-5487
Website: www.watermark.ca
About: The Watermark restaurant is popular for its views of the north shore mountains and English Bay. Located on Kitsilano Beach, this hotspot serves up fantastic seafood and pasta dishes.

Monk McQueens
601 Stamps Landing, Vancouver
Tel: 604-877-1351
Website: www.monkmcqueens.com
About: This snazzy restaurant is located at Stamps Landing and is only an AquaBus or False Creek Ferry ride away. They serve up some of the best BC seafood and they have a popular oyster bar. When it's cold on the patio they even bring you blankets to keep you warm!

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