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Every now and then we kick out of the office and make our way downtown for a dinner out. Since we're still in suits, we're a bit picky about where we end up. Here are a few places we've been to that are decent enough for large groups in a one-up-from-casual setting.

 1. Prestons

1177 W Pender St
Vancouver, BC V6E 2P4
(604) 673-2173

Categories: Canadian (New), Seafood

Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour, Downtown

4.0 star rating
  1/27/2011

It's so tough to book a large party for Dine Out. Especially at the last minute. But I decided to give Preston's a call after passing by them in the wintertime, and they were able to accommodate our large group within the week! :D

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 2. George Lounge

1137 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P6
(604) 628-5555

Category: Lounges

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

4.0 star rating
  10/23/2011

Let's set the scene. We booked an area of the lounge on a Thursday night for 30 people as a work-function. It was still early when we got there, so we were pretty much the only crowd for at least a half-hour. After reviewing their extensive drink…More »

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 3. Real Sports Bar & Grill

15 York Street
Toronto, ON M5J 0A3
(416) 815-7325

Category: Sports Bars

3.0 star rating
  12/24/2010

When I read the website saying they were the best sports bar in North America (as decided by ESPN), I was kinda skeptical. I mean, how awesome can a sports bar be? Well this bar is pretty awesome. They've got a massive large screen above the bar that…More »

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 4. La Piazza Dario

3075 Slocan St
Vancouver, BC V5M 3E4
(604) 430-2195

Categories: Specialty Food, Italian

Neighbourhood: Renfrew-Collingwood

3.0 star rating
  12/15/2011

I came here for a work team dinner in early December. For someone without a vehicle, I doubt this would be at the top of my go-to places for Italian, but the food was delicious, and it's actually not too far a walk from the Renfrew Skytrain station.

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 5. Suika

1626 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6J 1X6
(604) 730-1678

Categories: Japanese, Tapas/Small Plates

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

5.0 star rating
  3/13/2011

Izakayas are always popping up around downtown in some form or another, but when I made the venture across the bridge and saw this place newly opening up, I knew I had to try it out.

We arrived close to 7 for a dinner for two and were seated in a…More »

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 6. Café Nuba At the Waldorf

1489 E Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V5L 1S4
(604) 253-7141

Category: Cafes

Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands

4.0 star rating
  12/16/2011

I came here for a Christmas party as was pleasantly surprised with the place. I love the retro tiki vibe happening here (obviously since it's right next door to a tiki lounge!) and the area that was sectioned off for us was perfect for our numbers.…More »

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 7. Coast Restaurant

1054 Alberni Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3
(604) 685-5010

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown

3.0 star rating
  2/14/2011

Came here for dinner with a small group of friends at the recommendation of a few others. The place is definitely busy, but I didn't really see all the hype. It's a lovely place, and the flamed patio is pretty enticing, but otherwise I can't see…More »

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 8. Guilt & Co

1 Alexander St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1B2
(604) 288-1704

Categories: Music Venues, Lounges

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

3.0 star rating
  9/13/2010

I wish I could rate this higher, but maybe it was an off night for the staff... It was a busy friday, and we had reserved a table days in advance, but they quickly ran out of capacity and seated us at an area for 8 (10 max) when we had 16 people…More »

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 9. Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar

2525 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Y6
(604) 434-5636

Categories: Pubs, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

3.0 star rating
  3/15/2011

At first I thought they had gone out of business, which made me sad. But recently I saw the joint was lively again so I thought I'd check it out. They were apparently closed for a long while with renovations and when I went to check it out recently…More »

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 10. Italian Kitchen

1037 Alberni Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 1A1
(604) 687-2858

Category: Italian

Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown

2.0 star rating
  4/24/2011

I really want to like this place, but booking my table was such a poor experience.

I called on a Thursday to book a large party for a Monday dinner for the office. The staff here said they'd get back to me because they have someone who takes care of…More »

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 11. Horizons

100 Centennial Way
Burnaby, BC V5A 2X9
(604) 299-1155

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhood: SFU

3.0 star rating
  12/19/2011

I came here for a private work function, and while it's far and near impossible to get to without a car, the views and food are spectacular! We had taken up the entire restaurant, so it was a set menu lunch with your choice for beverages - not sure…More »

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 12. Ensemble Tap

990 Smithe St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 0A4
(604) 566-9770

Categories: Canadian (New), Gastropubs

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  1/14/2012

I've been looking forward to giving this place a try since I saw it on the way home from the December Elite event, so when the opportunity came up to go for a casual meet-up, I couldn't say no (even in my sickly state). The seating was a bit crowded…More »

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