SAVOR: From Japanese-style hot dogs from a street cart and to a five-star steak dinner, Vancouver is a hotbed of gastronomic delights (not to mention it has stellar coffee and craft beer scenes). Though you’re sure to wait for a table come brunchtime, you will be rewarded handsomely in the form of a lavender latte and fluffy Belgian waffles at Café Medina (pictured). Start with a blistered wood-stone flatbread paired with mascarpone and black pepper honey to perk up those taste buds.

Tableau Bar Bistro at Loden Hotel will transport you to a sidewalk cafe in Paris—with its classy digs, warm woods, golden light and checkerboard flooring—and a French-inspired menu. Share a charcuterie plate and oysters before digging into a hearty burger with frites.

If you’re looking to see and be seen, grab a seat by the floor-to-ceiling window at the three-story Black + Blue. A sexy vibe oozes from every corner of this glamorous dining destination, and the food impresses as much as the atmosphere. For a taste of all that Black + Blue has to offer, shell out for the Meat & Seafood Platter, complete with Canadian prime strip loin, prawns, Atlantic lobster tail, veggies and more.

For those staying at Fairmont Pacific Rim, a memorable meal can be found upon stepping into the lobby. The Raw Bar at the Lobby Lounge is the city’s first 100-percent Ocean Wise sushi destination named by the Vancouver Aquarium (this ensures responsible and sustainable seafood choices). Buckle in for the Omakase (chef’s choice) which allows the sushi chef to create a unique menu to showcase new, favorite or featured items. Unique pieces that might grace your plate include geoduck, sablefish and abalone. (Fairmont Pacific Rim’s is also home to a just-opened restaurant, Botanist. The space and menu is inspired by the principles of botany of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest.)

To Learn More

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver fairmont.com/hotel-vancouver.

Fairmont Pacific Rim fairmont.com/pacific-rim-vancouver.