Best Farm to Table Restaurants in Vancouver, BC

Eating local means eating locally-sourced and locally-grown foods, including seafood. Almost all fine-dining restaurants in Vancouver will offer at least one seasonal, local dish. But there are some restaurants that demonstrate a greater commitment to locally-sourced foods than others

Use this Guide to the Best Farm to Table Restaurants in Vancouver to find Vancouver restaurants truly dedicated to local foods, as well as tips and resources for finding farm-to-table restaurants in your neighbourhood. This list is not meant to be exhaustive--there are many restaurants in Vancouver serving locally-sourced foods--but it is a great starting point for those who want to dine out while eating local, too!

1. Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar

One of the Best Vancouver Seafood Restaurants, the highly-acclaimed Blue Water Cafe maintains a year-round focus on fresh, sustainable coastal species, including local fin and shell fish. Every February, Executive Chef Frank Pabst introduces dishes based on "Unsung Heroes:" local seafood that is less well known or less popular, like Northwest geo ducks.More »

2. Aphrodite's Organic Cafe & Pie Shop

A Kitsilano favourite, Aphrodite's serves some of the best local, organic food in Vancouver--including 14 delicious organic pies! They're also particular friends (and supporters) of Fresh Roots, the nonprofit that grows local foods at Vancouver school gardens. In addition to local foods, they provide lots of gluten-free options, too.More »

3. Forage

One of the hipper farm to table restaurants in Vancouver, Forage--located on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver, inside the Listel Hotel--epitomizes the locavore movement. Chef Chris Whittaker uses seasonal, local produce and meats and locally-sourced seafood whenever possible, with delicious results.More »

4. C Restaurant

Another top Vancouver seafood restaurant, C Restaurant was a founding member of the Vancouver Aquarium'sOcean Wise program, which promotes sustainable seafood. Quiet and slightly removed from the hustle and bustle of downtown--C is located on the downtown waterfront facing False Creek--the restaurant focuses on locally-sourced seafood paired with seasonal ingredients from the Pacific Northwest.More »

5. Edible Canada

Located on Granville Island, Edible Canada is a multifaceted culinary company dedicated to promoting local foods in its restaurant, shop (where you can find local artisanal foods), and culinary tours.More »

6. Fable Restaurant

One of the newer farm to table restaurants in Vancouver is Fable Restaurant, on W 4th Ave in Kitsilano. Co-founded by Chef Trevor Bird (who competed on Top Chef Canada's second season), Fable partners with local growers and farmers for its fresh, seasonal ingredients. More »

7. Finding Farm to Table Restaurants in Your Neighbourhood

As I said above, there are many, many farm to table restaurants in Vancouver, as well as many restaurants that serve local foods. To find farm to table restaurants in your neighbourhood, use these free resources:

• We Heart Local App - Free iPhone/iPad app from the BC Dairy Association that helps you locate local foods in your area
• Vancouver Farm to Table Restaurants on Urbanspoon