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Best Patios in Metro Vancouver

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 1. Havana

1212 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X4
(604) 253-9119

Categories: Latin American, Cuban

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

4.0 star rating
  7/26/2011

A casual restaurant serving cuban and west coast dishes with cozy seating and a large outdoor patio - a local favourite along Commercial for the past 15 years and a great spot to dine on The Drive when the sunshine is out :)

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 2. Commune Cafe

1002 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 3M3
(604) 681-2551

Category: Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

3.0 star rating
  10/6/2011

A sandwich spot on the corner or Nelson & Seymour with a great patio - perfect for a coffee or lunch date. It is also the ONLY place in this City that carries Erin Ireland's famous chocolate chip banana bread. The banana bread was delish and yes, it…More »

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 3. Milestones Grill + Bar

1096 Park Royal South
Capilano 5, BC V7T 1A1
(604) 925-9825

Category: Canadian (New)

4.0 star rating
  8/14/2011

North Shore's Milestone location with a gorgeous open patio located in the Village at Park Royal and bundle-packed with the other trendy chain restaurants, Cactus and Taphouse - great for groups and all ages.

Mimosas, caesars and coffees in hand, our…More »

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 4. Sanafir

1026 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L5
(604) 678-1049

Category: Tapas/Small Plates

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

4.0 star rating
  10/5/2010

If you're looking for a trendy restaurant to share some tapas with friends or have a few drinks before you hit up a lounge or club, Sanafir is perfect for this. Not only is the social scene always vibrant, its in the centre of all the Granville…More »

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 5. Charm Modern Thai and Bar

1269 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B
(604) 688-9339

Category: Thai

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

4.0 star rating
  9/3/2011

A sexy resto-bar with a modern patio and reasonably-priced thai dishes, located in Yaletown (Alexander & Drake) - a great late night spot for intimate conversation with a dinner date.

Lol, perhaps a family affair too? Hah, my mom, bro and I enjoyed…More »

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 6. Milestones Grill & Bar

1109 Hamilton Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P6
(604) 684-9111

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

5.0 star rating
  7/18/2011

Review based on Sunday brunches:

A beautifully designed Milestone restaurant that (time-after-time I've noticed) is the busiest lunch / brunch spot in Yaletown on Sundays. High ceilings, natural lighting, sophisticated modern decor, an outdoor patio…More »

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 7. Nu

1661 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N3
(604) 646-4668

Categories: Seafood, Greek

5.0 star rating
  10/3/2011

A classy and intimate spot nestled under the Granville St Bridge with a waterfront view and a Greek westcoast-inspired menu - ideal for dinner dates and sophisticated evenings out. It's the only upscale Greek restaurant in town that I'm aware of!

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