Vancouver | Ultimate Guide to Aesthetic Dining Spots ✨

A curated list of photogenic restaurants perfect for birthdays & special occasions 🥩C|PRIME Modern Italian Steak and Wine 📍 1015 Burrard St, Vancouver | 💰 $80-$150 Signature: Buttery dry-aged steaks (try the bone marrow in moderation—it's rich!) Vibe: Sleek downtown ambiance with impeccable service 🥘 Social Corner 📍 891 Homer St, Vancouver | 💰 $40-$60 Iconic paella (photogenic but rice is al dente—authentically Spanish) Pro tip: Great for group photos with sangria pitchers 🦆 Hestia Kitchen + Bar 📍 Richmond & Downtown | 💰 $60-$80 Must-order: Seared foie gras over rice (melts like velvet) Design: Moody lighting ideal for date nights 🌳 Seasons in the Park 📍 Queen Elizabeth Park | 💰 $70-$90 Best view in town—book at sunset for golden-hour panoramas Menu highlight: BC salmon with foraged mushrooms 🔥 Elisa Steakhouse 📍 1109 Hamilton St | 💰 $100-$200 Yaletown’s crown jewel: Perfectly charred ribeyes with truffle butter Splurge-worthy: Sommelier-curated wine pairings 🐚 The Tapa Bar (Victoria Side Trip) 📍 620 Trounce Alley | 💰 $50-$70 MVP: Garlic white wine mussels (order extra bread for dipping) Hidden gem: Chocolate-orange crème brûlée 🏔️ Whistler’s Finest ❄️ Wild Blue $100-$200 | Roasted squash soup & AAA beef tenderloin 🍝 Il Caminetto $80-$150 | Silky beef carpaccio > lobster pasta 💫 Pro Tips Book views: Request window seats at Seasons/Elisa Lighting hack: Hestia’s candlelit tables = flawless food pics Budget pick: Social Corner’s happy hour (3-5PM) #VancouverFineDining #SpecialOccasionEats #FoodieBC