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$$ The Naam, 2724 W 4th Av, T 7387151. Open 24 hours. The city's oldest vegetarian restaurant, good from break- fast to dinner, with generous portions. Simple interior and heated atrium-style patio. Live music every night from 1900-2200, jazz/folk/ world, etc. Licensed, with beers on tap and wine by the glass or bottle at very reasonable prices. Lots of desserts. $$ Nyala, 2930 W 4th Av, T 7317899. Sun-Thu 1700-2230, Fri-Sat 1700-2330. Tasty Ethiopian food, mostly curries and stews, much of it vegetarian. Served on very large platters with no forks. Vegetarian buffet until 2100 on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday for $11. Beer on tap. Very reasonable prices. $$ The Ordinary Café, 1688 4th Av, T 7428386. Mon-Fri 1130-1430, daily 1730-2330. Dark and romantic bistro, classier, more ambitious and expensive than most and very popular despite a poor location. $$ Sausi's Lounge and Grill, 3005 W Broadway, T 7343005. Tue-Sat 1630-0130, Sun-Mon 1630-2400. Lively, spacious yet romantic decor, full of colourful art and rugs. Food ranges from tagine and Thai curry to gnocchi. Martinis, cocktails, a fine selection of ales and even a segregated cigar lounge. $$ Tangerine, 1685 Yew, T 7394677. Mon-Fri 1700-2300, Fri-Sat 1700-2400, Sun 1700-2200. Eclectic and upmarket tapas-style dishes at moderate prices. West Coast-Asian fusion cuisine with lots of fish and veggie options. Small and trendy locale close to Kits Beach, very popular with locals. $$$ The Cannery, 2205 Commissioner, T 2549606. Near Commercial Dr. 1730-2230. Replica of a West Coast cannery with rustic decor, two fireplaces, ocean views and a romantic atmosphere. Recommended for its creative seafood dishes, with the best selection of fish in the city and one of the finest wine lists. $$$ Seasons in the Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, T 8748008. Mon-Sat 1130-1430, Sun 1030-1430, daily 1730-2130. One of the most romantic, high-class choices in town, with a sumptuous interior and exquisite views. Fresh seafood and steak, good appetizers and brunch. $$$ Shady Island Seafood Bar and Grill, 3800 Bayview, Steveston, T 2756587. Sun-Thu 1100-2100, Fri-Sat 1100-2230. Most stylish of the numerous fish and chip places by the water serving all manner of seafood and steak. Spacious pub-like space, beer on tap, outside seating. $$$ Tojo's, 777 W Broadway, T 8728050. 1700-2200. Hands-down the best (and most expensive) sushi restaurant in Western Canada with the freshest fish, best sake and most beautiful presentation.
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