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A couple of my favorite places to get romantic with a close one without breaking the budget. Good quality + nice ambiance = my kind of place for a great date.

 1. Raw Canvas

1046 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B
Canada
(604) 687-1729

Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

5.0 star rating
  5/20/2010

I don't give 5 stars that often but Raw Canvas definitely deserves it.

First off, I am not artsy at all! But, I do love to try new things so after much contemplation I thought why not give this place a try and it was such an amazing, memorable…More »

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 2. The Diamond

6 Powell St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7
Canada

Categories: Canadian (New), Lounges

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

4.0 star rating
  12/21/2009

This place is perfect for a date. The set up and the  bare brick wall accompanied by the dimly lit room adds to the ambiance quite romantically. The food service is tapas style and they have an Asian fusion menu that is small but if you grab a couple…More »

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 3. Salt Tasting Room

45 Blood Alley
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4
Canada
(604) 633-1912

Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

4.0 star rating
  2/16/2009

If you can find this place, you will be pleasantly surprised. However, if you don't LOVE cheese, there is no point in going.

I am a cheese lover though, so I really liked it. It's cute and cozy and the service is really nice and knowledgeable about…More »

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 4. Les Faux Bourgeois

663 E 15th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 2R6
Canada
(604) 873-9733

Categories: French, Cafes

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  12/14/2009

I never go on Fraser street, but if I did it would be for Les Faux Bourgeois!
What a romantic little spot, it was so cute and as the snow fell outside I really felt like I had been transported back to France.
The all-French staff is keeps this place…More »

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 5. Abigail's Party

1685 Yew St
Vancouver, BC V6K 3E6
Canada
(604) 739-4677

Categories: Canadian (New), Lounges, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

3.0 star rating
  5/15/2009

I've only been here for appies and drinks but they were good, no complaints. The service was pretty good and the ambiance is dark but lovely.
I recommend their dark and stormy, but everything on their drink list looks awesome.
I went here in a group…More »

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 6. Rugby Beach Club Grille - CLOSED

950 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K7
Canada
(604) 736-2438

Categories: Canadian (New), Sports Bars

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

4.0 star rating
  4/8/2009

They have raised their prices a bit, but probably because they were so low it was pretty much a crime.
Still, this place has the allure of an upscale nice restaurant but the prices of a moderately priced placed.
All the waiters and waitresses are…More »

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 7. The Eatery

3431 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6R 2B4
Canada
(604) 738-5298

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  5/28/2009

This really is the funkiest place for Japanese fusion. The decor, the extensive menu, the funny-named food items, and the ambiance makes the Eatery very unique, and I like it that way.
The music is loud (and usually good) the food is delish (but…More »

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 8. Nyala African

4148 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P7
Canada
(604) 876-9919

Categories: Ethiopian, Moroccan, South African

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  5/15/2009

Never had Eithiopian or African cuisine, this place is great for nervous first timers who don't know what to expect.
The owners an work here and they are super friendly, attentive, and ready to give their opinion about the best dishes for the night.…More »

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 9. Acropol Greek Restaurant

2942 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G8
Canada
(604) 733-2412

Category: Greek

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

5.0 star rating
  11/25/2009

I'm a big fan of this place. Not only is the staff really friendly and knowledgeable about their cuisine but they will cater to vegetarians and even make special dishes for us, ahhh, how nice!
They got the best hummous i've ever had and the saganaki…More »

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 10. Alibi Room

157 Alexander St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1B8
Canada
(604) 623-3383

Categories: Pubs, Canadian (New)

5.0 star rating
  4/8/2009

I really love this place. I love the decor, the beer list is amazing and I beleive this is one of the only places in Gastown that can actually call themselves a tap house.
They consistenly have great, unique beers on tap and the food aint' bad either.…More »

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 11. Narrow Lounge

1898 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3B7
Canada
(604) 839-5780

Category: Lounges

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  5/19/2009 ROTD 9/27/2009

It took me forever to realize I had wandered away from Grace Gallery and into the Narrow. It was totally a pleasent suprise though!
Sitting in the dark narrow bar adorned with "interesting" decor, you almost feel like your in the Twilight zone,…More »

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 12. Guu

105-375 Water St
Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6
Canada
(604) 685-8682

Categories: Japanese, Tapas Bars

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

5.0 star rating
  4/2/2009

My Japanese friends told me this was the best Izakaya place to go, and I totally believe them. This place was absolutely amazing.
Great food
Great prices
Great ambiance
Great looking staff ;-)

If you like a fusion of different flavors and are up for…More »

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 13. Crave Restaurant

3941 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P3
Canada
(604) 872-3663

Categories: Canadian (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  5/21/2009

I used to live 3 blocks away from this place and even though I only went here a handful of times, I liked what I got every time. I must say I prefer the brunch over the dinner because it had more vegetarian options, but all-in-all the food does not…More »

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 14. The Whip Restaurant Gallery

209 6th Ave E
Vancouver, BC V5T 1J7
Canada
(604) 874-4687

Categories: Bars, Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  4/7/2009

This is one of those places where you could literally be standing in front of it and not know it existed unless someone said something. I used to live in the neighbourhood and I didn't know about it until after I moved which is unfortunate because I…More »

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 15. Burgoo Bistro

4434 10th Avenue W
Vancouver, BC V6R 2H9
Canada
(604) 221-7839

Category: Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Point Grey

4.0 star rating
  5/15/2009 ROTD 5/16/2010

Great place to bring a date because you can share the amazing Guiness cheese fondue and wipe the excess cheese off each other's faces, hehe.
If "cheesy" ain't your thing though, no need to fear the French/Belgian inspired cuisine has many options,…More »

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 16. East Is East

3243 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V6K 2H5
Canada
(604) 734-5881

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Indian, Afghan

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

5.0 star rating
  4/7/2009

Best chai in the city, by far! If you like your chai spicy and strong this is the place for you. And since we are in a fusion-loving city, you can get the traditional black or you can try one of their creations like  green tea and decaf.
They have two…More »

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