Sophisticated taste 

Did your diet consist of mimosas and Christmas cookies all December? If you’re looking for an opportunity to reclaim your title as a Vancouver foodie, the perfect opportunity is just about to roll into town. From January 22nd to February 9th, savour curated fixed-price menus at more than 350 of Vancouver’s top restaurants and explore a range of one-of-a-kind culinary events, from Dumpling Hopping to Gelato 101.

Here’s your guide to navigating season 23 of Dine Out like a pro!

TLDR

Before we get into how to tackle Dine Out like a pro, here’s your crash course on DOVF to catch you up to speed. Dine Out Vancouver Festival began in 2002 when a group of food and wine enthusiasts partnered with Destination Vancouver to create a fixed-price menu deal to boost local restaurants during a slow season. What started with 57 restaurants has grown into Canada's largest food and drink festival, featuring nearly 400 restaurants, wineries, breweries, and more, alongside special hotel offers.

The festival celebrates Vancouver's culinary diversity, supported by local ingredients and multicultural influences, and continues to showcase the city's place as one of the world's top food hubs.

Now you’re an expert, you’re welcome!

Choose wisely 

The list of participating restaurants just dropped, so start scoping out what spots you want to hit now. Newbie foodies don’t need to stress, because the Dine Out Vancouver Festival website allows you to sort through your options by neighbourhood, type of meal (e.g. breakfast vs dinner), dietary restrictions, and price. If you’re not a Vancouverite don’t despair, there are some participants outside of the city.

Warning to the wise, if you’re set on certain restaurants then make sure you book them in advance- they will fill up fast! 

Dine Out… in? 

If you’re looking to get in on some culinary action but the calendar isn’t permitting, don’t fret. There are several local haunts offer special Dine Out Vancouver “to go” options that you can just pick up and eat in the comfort of your own. Introverts and the busy, rejoice! 

Festivals

To successfully tackle DOVF like a pro, you better make sure you’re not sleeping on all the events this festival puts on. Dine Out has expanded into so much more than its origins of fixed menus, and offers incredible tours, tastings, and classes all around the city.

From “Woks” around Chinatown to learning what you can harvest from our oceans (without needing a boat) in a Sea Foraging class, there truly is something for everyone. 

What are you craving?

Feeling peckish after this article? Go scope out your options at https://www.dineoutvancouver.com/ and let us know where you want to hit up!