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Vancouver Map: WestWest Frommer's Exceptional

Cuisine French, Pacific Northwest
Hours Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm and 5:30-11pm; Sat-Sun 5:30-11pm
Address
2881 Granville St
Location The West Side
Transportation Bus: 8
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 604/738-8938
Web site www.westrestaurant.com
Prices Main courses C$17-C$44 (US$15-US$37/£16-£20); tasting menus C$78-C$129 (US$66-US$110/£35-£58); early prix-fixe menu until 6pm C$45 (US$38/£20)
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

I wasn't surprised when West won the Best Restaurant Award from Vancouver magazine in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Every meal I've had here has been memorable. This is a restaurant where details matter, high standards reign, and cooking is a fine art. And yet it's not stuffy or stiff. The credo at West is deceptively simple: "True to our region, true to the seasons." That means fresh, organic, locally harvested seafood, game, and produce are transformed into extraordinary creations. The menu changes three to four times a week, but first courses might include caramelized scallops with apple curry vinaigrette or a ravioli of quail; for a main course you might find fennel and pepper crusted yellowfin tuna with watermelon radish and miso mustard; honey and clove braised pork cheeks; or lamb with wild mushrooms and sage and confit garlic gnocchi. For the ultimate dining experience, try one of the seasonal tasting menus -- a multicourse progression through the best the restaurant has to offer. An early bird menu is served until 6pm; a carefully chosen wine list includes a selection of affordable wines by the glass and half-bottle. If you're really into cooking, reserve one of the two "chef tables" adjacent to the kitchen.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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