Introducing the Winners of VanMag’s 2023 Restaurant Awards

Drumroll, please. After a months-long judging process (shoutout to our expert judges), arguing, voting, writing, editing and creating our beautiful May/June 2023 issue, we’re thrilled to announce the winners of our 34th annual Restaurant Awards. From over 100 finalists, we’ve narrowed down a list of the best restaurants in the city in a wide variety of categories, and are celebrating the people who make Vancouver an amazing place to eat.

Winners of the 2023 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards

Best New Restaurant

Best African and Caribbean

Best B.C. Wine List

Best Casual

Best Chain

Best Chinese

Best Contemporary

Best French

Best Indian

Best Italian

Best Japanese

Best Korean

Best Latin American

Best Middle Eastern

Best Steakhouse

Best Thai

Best Upscale

Producer of the Year

Premier Crew

Bartender of the Year

Sommelier of the Year

Chef of the Year

Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

Restaurant of the Year