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Ideal spots for families, big and small, to enjoy. These spots offer an experience a little nicer or somewhat different than your usual family go-to spots (like The Keg, White Spot or McDs), but are still comfortable with relatively family-friendly price points.

 1. Shabusen Yakiniku House

755 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1X6
(604) 669-3883

Categories: Japanese, Barbeque, Korean

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
  Update - 11/29/2011

Back for more AYCE with a friend for a celebration dinner! Our table was full of our orders within minutes - extremely speedy service! The food was good. Try searing the tuna/salmon sashimi on the BBQ - it's delish! I'd recommend going for the lunch…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    11/14/2011

    An all-you-can-eat Japanese sushi and Korean BBQ restaurant at Burrard near Alberni  that offers a… Read more »

 2. Al Porto Ristorante Italiano

321 Water St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1B8
(604) 683-8376

Category: Italian

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

4.0 star rating
  5/31/2011

A two-level rustic Italian Ristorante with a waterfront view in Gastown, a fantastic well-priced, well-portioned and satisfying Italian menu and fairly good service - perfect for a classy family occasion with the parents, grandparents and the little…More »

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 3. Urban Thai Bistro

1119 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P6
(604) 408-7788

Category: Thai

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

4.0 star rating
  11/4/2011

An authentic Thai restaurant along Hamilton in Yaletown with great service, a warm ambience and great price points for quality and portion. With most of the dinner menu items under $15, this spot is great for everyday casual dining when feelin' thai!…More »

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 4. The Wallflower Modern Diner

2420 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2
(604) 568-7554

Categories: Diners, Gluten-Free, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/8/2011

Funky and smilin', our hipster-esque server greets the young man with a deep brown beard at the table beside us, "Well hello there! You're lookin' mighty beardy today!" We all laughed. Our server was fabulous and let us hang out there for a good 3…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    7/20/2011

    Another great experience at the Wallflower. I met up with a girlfriend for dinner tonight… Read more »

 5. Marble Slab Creamery

541 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 0B4
(604) 568-9007

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

4.0 star rating
  8/19/2011

Imagine the allure of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, indulging in H&G's candy cottage and gingerbread making, then roll it out into a real world situation for kids: Enter Marble's Slab, where children's sugar fantasies come to life!

With endless…More »

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 6. La Bodega Restaurante & Tapas Bar

1277 Howe St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R3
(604) 684-8814

Categories: Spanish, Tapas Bars

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  12/9/2011

Traditionally set in a quaint Mediterranean ambience, La Bodega offers an authentic Spanish tapas experience - perfect for breaking bread and sharing Sangria with family and friends. It's a one-of-a-kind 'mom and pop' style spot nestled on Howe and…More »

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 7. Sushi Town

1227 Marine Dr
North Vancouver, BC V7P 1T3
(604) 984-6155

Category: Japanese

5.0 star rating
  Update - 6/6/2011

Feed a family of 4 comfortably for $40! Went with the fam today and everything was awesome - from food to service! Can't beat the prices, portions and good taste here - still a favourite! We recommend:

- Spicy salmon and tuna sashimi (what they're…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    11/10/2010

    A modernly decorated Japanese spot with cheap, fresh sushi served in big portions and very… Read more »

 8. Naan Hut

4-137 17th St W
North Vancouver, BC V7M 1V5
(778) 340-1773

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Central Lonsdale

5.0 star rating
  6/6/2011 ROTD 7/21/2011

Fresh, authentic and delicious naan - best I've ever had! And it's under $4 for 3-feet of fresh naan! Also, the Persian owners are very friendly and helpful. How are there not more reviews on here for this one?! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I'm defs bringin'…More »

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 9. Japa Dog

899 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6

Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Stands, Japanese

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  5/24/2011

The popularity of Japanese-inspired cuisine in Vancouver is to Indian, in London. To all the Vancouver visitors out there, you have to experience Japanese in Vancouver, and Japadog is a fun start! A signature of Vancouver, these food stands are a…More »

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 10. Japanese Village Restaurant

734 Broughton St
Victoria, BC V8W 1E1
(250) 382-5165

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

4.0 star rating
  7/25/2011

A Japanese restaurant in downtown Victoria with chefs that entertain and cook your meal right before your eyes, teppanyaki-style! It's a fun experience that's perfect for dining with groups of friends and the fam.

This was my first teppan experience…More »

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