If one needs to find a new place to eat in Vancouver this month, one can simply take a walk up or down Main Street.
Via Tevere Main Street
The area saw several new restaurants open in May, as did a few other neighbourhoods in Vancouver. Find your new favourite pizza, burger, pasta plate, or café treat from these new eateries in Vancouver.
Plus, there will be a few celebrations in the city focused on dining and food this coming month. There are many reasons to celebrate local or new food in Vancouver in June!
Recent Restaurant Openings in Vancouver
Hello Kitty Café
The Hello Kitty Café celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever Canadian location in Vancouver last May. The café provides the ultimate experience for fans of the beloved character with themed décor from the floors to the ceilings. Along with a café is a Hello Kitty shop filled with fun merch.
Where: 1274 Robson St.
Casa Molina
With Casa Molina, they always aim to make you feel at home and as if you’re at a family dinner. They welcome you to their brand-new home in Vancouver with menus of authentic Spanish flavours and cuisine. They have only been open a few weeks and have already been dubbed one of the best places for paellas in town.
Where: 2211 Manitoba St.
Lila Restaurant
This new Indian restaurant concept recently opened on Main Street with the help of award-winning local chef and restauranteur, respectively, Meeru Dhalwala and Shira Blustein. Lila Restaurant is open for dinner, happy hour, and makes a wonderful new spot for casual cocktails. Many of their plates and dishes are great for sharing over drinks, too.
Where: 3941 Main St
Via Tevere Pizzeria Napoletana
Help celebrate the recent grand opening of Via Tevere’s newest and second location in Vancouver! Celebrating will be easy with Via Tevere’s menu of Napoletana style cuisine and pizza. As an already-award-winning Vancouver restaurant, this second location is an exciting addition to Main Street.
Where: 3240 Main St
Monarch Burger
Monarch Burger is not exactly new to Vancouver. For about a decade now, Monarch Burger have operated as a pop-up burger shop. But as of May, the beloved burgers became available from Monarch’s first stand alone brick and mortar shop! This one of the many new exciting restaurant openings recently taking place on Main Street. Monarch Burger serve up their feature items with locally sourced beef and bunas that made fresh each day.
Where: 3034 Main Street
Locanda dell’Orso
The homey and inviting environment of Locanda dell’Orso pairs well with the restaurant’s Italian-inpsired menu. More specifically, the cuisine is inspired by the coastal and Northern regions of Italy. From this, the menu includes dishes like fresh seafood and pastas.
Where: 350 W Pender St
June Food Events in Vancouver
Foodstock 2024
Foodstock is put on each year to raise funds, food, and awareness, for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. The festival includes a full-day of live outdoor music, and local food and drinks. 10% of food sales will be donated for the Food Bank! What a perfect reason to try local food trucks like Ay! Mamacita, Food Daddy, Chickpea, and Munchu Picchu.
When: June 23, 2024
Where: Swangard Stadium, Burnaby
How much: $38.61 per person
Stephenson Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration
There will be dining promotions for the Stephenson Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration for the first two weeks of June. But the big event and festivities will take place on June 8th in Richmond. This will be a family-friendly event with activities for all ages, tasting opportunities, and workshops.
When: June 8
Where: Fisherman’s Wharf and The Gulf of Georgia Cannery
How much: free
Father’s Day Brunches and Dinners
The Father’s Day specials available this June in Vancouver include a variety of options. These are a few ideas to get the plans started with brunch menus and Father’s Day buffets.
- Stanley Park Brewing offer a special experience for your Father’s Day plans with theirBrunch in the Park event with a menu intended for all ages.
- GLOWBAL will put on their annualFather’s Day Brunch Buffet this June with an incredible amount of brunch treats included.
- The Victor at the Parq Casino and Hotel in Vancouver are set to host a decadent father’s Day Brunch Buffet with items like sushi, oysters, and dim sum.