Vancouver adds 23 new restaurants
Vancouver’s food scene is getting a big bump — 23 new restaurant openings announced for March, spanning gourmet burgers to European‑style bistros and comfort‑forward modern concepts openings list. If you’re tracking trend-forward menus, the city is leaning into comfort dishes with contemporary twists.
Violeté is the new European‑style bistro from Van Urban Hospitality that will occupy a 2,700 sq. ft. space with 78 indoor seats and a 16‑seat patio; the room was designed by Lemon Lane Interiors and is listed at 1380 Commercial Dr.(dailyhive.com) Miku’s second Metro Vancouver location opened with a Feb. 17 soft launch and plans a March grand opening in a nearly 4,900 sq. ft. space inside River Rock Casino at 8811 River Rd., featuring an 80‑seat layout and a sushi counter, according to founder Seigo Nakamura.(dailyhive.com) Bam Bam, from Nemesis/Dope Bakehouse founder Jess Reno, highlights fried‑chicken sandwiches such as the Classic Rosemary and Hot Sweet plus Popcorn Chicken with house sauces, and will operate from 160 West Georgia St. with a menu that also includes housemade donuts and rolls.(dailyhive.com) Dante Italian Sandwich’s third location will be a compact 500 sq. ft. outlet with a six‑seat counter at Suite 501 — 595 Burrard St., while U.K. chai brand Chaiiwala confirmed three Metro Vancouver sites slated for 9908 King George Blvd. (Surrey), 980 Granville St., and 1478 Robson St. (Vancouver).(dailyhive.com) Ray’s, taking over 1131 Mainland St. (the former Yaletown Distillery Bar + Kitchen), describes a “Day to Dinner to Dark” service model and has teased a menu spanning pasta, sushi and cocktails in its pre‑opening posts.(dailyhive.com) Time Out Market Vancouver’s Oakridge Park roster will add Mee Bar by Chanthy Yen with dishes like Mee Kola and Nom Banh Chok, MaKaam by Nutcha Phanthoupheng, and Feenie’s by Chef Robert Feenie serving a signature Time Out Market Burger with house‑ground Wagyu and gruyère, all slated to open in spring at 650 W. 41st Ave.(dailyhive.com)
