October’s Best Food Events in Vancouver—Where to Dine This Month

It’s no secret that we’re big believers in a great patio session here at Vancouver magazine, but there’s also something so comforting about finding a cozy restaurant and tucking into a satisfying meal or a warming, boozy drink—and Vancouver has plenty of those to choose from. From intimate pasta-making dinners to autumn-inspired afternoon tea, this month offers plenty of reasons for us to look forward to the changing of the seasons (and the city’s menus).

Festive Season Tasting Menu at Desi Indian Lounge

Desi Indian Lounge’s executive chef, Bal Ajagaonkar, is bringing the festive flavours of Indian cuisine to the table with a new five-course tasting menu. For $45 per person, guests can expect a sensory journey through regional Indian flavours, including smoky tandoori squash soup, creamy malabar salmon, aromatic ukadiche modak and cranberry pudding and more. Optional wine pairings are available for $25. 

1355 Hornby St.
Tuesday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to closing time

Details here.

Honey Salt’s Art Dinner Series Vol. V: An Evening Honouring First Nations Culture

Acclaimed chefs Johann Caner and Steph Baryluk are celebrating First Nations heritage with a four-course dinner as part of Honey Salt’s ongoing Art Dinner Series. Pâté en croûte, braised bison and sweetgrass crème brûlée are some of the dishes on the menu, which will be translated into a First Nations language to honour the traditions that inspire this evening. Guests can also expect live art, music and storytelling by Indigenous artists and performers, as well as a curated exhibition featuring artworks selected by Fingerprint Gallery’s owner, Jack Topolewski. All proceeds from the dinner and art auction will go towards a local nonprofit, Girls Who LEAP. Dinner is $95 per guest, with an optional wine pairing for $45.

39 Smithe St.
October 2, starts at 6 p.m.

Details here.

Flavours of Fall Afternoon Tea at Bacchus 

Afternoon Tea at Bacchus Restaurant returns with a decadent autumn-inspired menu crafted by pastry chef Samson Iza-Fellows. The $75 experience includes a selection of hand-crafted loose-leaf teas and an assortment of gourmet sandwiches, savoury cakes and sweets: think devilled eggs with local salmon caviar, pear ginger crumble verrines and pumpkin cheesecake tartlets—paired optionally with a glass of Champagne or mimosa. 

845 Hornby St.
Weekends, to October 26

Book here.

Vancouver Fall Food Festival

Back for its third year, Noms Magazine’s self-guided Fall Food Festival features over 35 fall-inspired items from 19 local businesses. Expect sweet and savoury treats and drinks, from apple cinnamon croffles and sweet potato marshmallow pies to chestnut lattes and banana bread matcha. Each festival-exclusive item purchased earns stamps in your festival passport for a chance to win prizes. New this year? In-person foodie meetups, kicking off October 4 with a café crawl in Richmond. 

October 3 to November 9

Details here. 

The Wedding Party: A Dinner Theatre Escape Room

An action-packed dinner-theatre escape room is coming to Vancouver this fall for a limited time. In partnership with Glowbal Restaurant, Secret City Adventures presents The Wedding Party, an immersive mystery experience where guests assist the cast of seven actors in an unfolding drama—all while enjoying a three-course meal. 

590 W Georgia St.
Opening night October 3 at 7 p.m., then Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Book here.

Superflux Beer Company’s Oktoberfest Party

Oktoberfest isn’t over yet! On October 4, Superflux Beer Company is throwing a party with bratwurst, Bavarian pretzels and, of course, seasonal lagers and pilsners. The all-day bash also features stein-holding contests, live DJs and two new beers in collaboration with Whistle Buoy and Drip. Admission is free, but you’ll need two pieces of ID to drink. 

505 Clark Dr.
October 4, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Details here.

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar’s Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner To-Go

Skip the kitchen stress and let Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar handle Thanksgiving with a turkey dinner to-go. The multi-course menu crafted by executive chef Roger Ma and executive pastry chef Kenta Takahashi includes classic sage-roasted turkey with all the trimmings—chestnut stuffing, honey-glazed carrots, caramel apple pie and more. Prices range from $295 to $515, and orders close on October 7.

845 Burrard St.
Pick up October 11 and 12, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Pre-order here.

Thanksgiving at Dahlia

Dahlia’s three-course Thanksgiving feast starts with a welcome glass of bubbly and seasonal appetizers. For the main course, guests can choose from classic Thanksgiving turkey, braised short ribs or salmon wellington, followed by chocolate hazelnut mousse or mille feuille for dessert ($120 per guest). 

833 West Pender St.
October 11 and 12, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Book here. 

Thanksgiving Dinner at Bacchus

Bacchus is giving Thanksgiving the fine-dining treatment with a three-course turkey dinner and live piano performance ($85 per person; $55 for kids). The menu includes honey-braised pumpkin, slow-roasted sage turkey breast with roulade and a sweet pumpkin pie to finish off. A B.C. wine pairing will also be available for $55 per guest.

845 Hornby St.
October 12 and 13, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Reserve here.

Sipping Around B.C.: Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands Winemakers’ Dinner

October marks the end of the 2025 Sipping Around BC winemakers’ dinner series, but not without a final farewell. A finale dinner at L’Abattoir will showcase wines from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, paired with a five-course menu by executive chef Jasper Cruickshank. From the coastal terroir of B.C.’s local wineries, wines from Averill Creek Vineyard, Unsworth Vineyard and Kutatás Wines will be featured at the event, presented by L’Abattoir’s head sommelier Andrew Forsyth ($195 per guest).

217 Carrall St.
October 23, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tickets here.

Italian Kitchen Pasta Making Experience

Celebrate World Pasta Day with Italian Kitchen’s exclusive pasta-making experience and dinner. Learn to make authentic potato gnocchi, ravioli du dauphine and fettuccine or spaghetti before enjoying a pasta tower of your own creation, served alongside classic sauces like pesto, pomodoro and cacio e pepe. $165 includes a glass of Mionetto prosecco, wine with dinner, an apron and a pasta cutter wheel.

860 Burrard St.
October 25, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Details here.