Vancouver is famous for its high quality Asian cuisine and coffee shops on seemingly every corner of the city. From cheap, all-you-can-eat sushi lunch buffets to four-course gourmet meals, Vancouver’s restaurants cover all palates at every price range. Many people of Chinese descent rank Vancouver’s dim sum among the world’s best, and the Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant (3888 Main Street, Vancouver) stands as the best restaurant in the city. Although many Vancouver dining options are situated in the West End or Kitsilano, East Vancouver contains the city’s greatest concentration of authentic Asian restaurants, including the highly ranked East Is East (3243 West Broadway, Vancouver), which takes diners on a culinary journey down the ancient Silk Road.

Complement your dining experience with one of British Columbia’s award-winning wines. Vineyards in the Okanagan Valley in eastern BC and the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island produce some remarkable reds and a couple of delicious sparkling whites. The province’s viniculture has helped to create a sophisticated wine culture in Vancouver, and every good restaurant has a sommelier or knowledgeable server who can steer you in the right direction.

For dinner at Vancouver’s top restaurants, reservations are essential for the best experience, although all also accommodate walk-ins diners. Many Vancouver restaurants now accept reservations through Open Table (www.opentable.com) — check individual websites for details.