1. A Buzzy Bonjour
The opening of Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie has brought “French meets West Coast” cuisine back to the West End. Chef Feenie’s seasonally focused menu features new dishes like Hokkaido scallops and prawns in a tomato saffron broth as well as nods to the restaurant’s past, like grilled veal tenderloin with a morel sauce. lecrocodilerestaurant.com
Opened June 2024 | 100–909 Burrard St.
2. Turning Up the Heat
The team behind beloved Mexican restaurants Ophelia and Monarca has just opened a new, more experimental spot in the heart of Davie Village. Barra Gitano keeps you on your toes with riffs on traditional Mexican flavours; must-try dishes include burrata with grilled peaches and peppery cilantro pesto, and a deeply spiced birria ramen. barragitano.ca
Opened July 2024 | 1202 Davie St.
3. Top of the World
Coal Harbour’s newest patio is 14 storeys high—but even with a world-class rooftop, the real draw is Lavantine Restaurant and Skybar’s shareable plates of Mediterranean-inspired fare: think smooth hummus topped with sumac, a centrepiece-worthy cauliflower dish and fire-roasted proteins. lavantine.ca
Opened June 2024 | 833 W Pender St.
