Feature Image: Blue Canoe Restaurant; Credit: bluecanoerestaurant.com
Now that Spring is in full swing, it’s time to start considering not just what we’re going to eat, but where we’re going to enjoy fresh and local BC ingredients–and what we want most is to be up front to equally fresh views of the blossoming season. Here are a handful of places to pair Spring scenery with lunch or brunch in Metro Vancouver.
Jess’ Fine – Coquitlam
Set on the mountainside of Westwood Plateau, this eatery at GreenTee Golf and Country Club offers splendid views of the changing season all over the Lower Mainland and out to Vancouver Island on their panoramic patio. Bask in the colours while enjoying a locally sourced menu.
Shaughnessy Restaurant – Vancouver
Where natural Spring beauty meets a menu inspired by the very same season, this restaurant is part of Vancouver’s VanDusen Botanical Garden. Its light airy deck is surrounded by lush green plants and trees in full bloom. Enjoy a Taste of the Garden, a weekly menu featuring ingredients direct from the garden you sit in.
Seasons in the Park – Vancouver
Situated in picturesque Queen Elizabeth Park high atop Vancouver, Seasons offers a dining experience amongst the green trees and blooming flowers of the park with sweeping panoramic views of downtown and the North Shore Mountains beyond. Enjoy their popular 3-course lunch available Monday to Friday.
Hart House Restaurant – Burnaby
This gorgeous heritage building stands on a 3-acre estate amongst the lush greenery of Deer Lake Park. It has housed a fine-dining restaurant since 1988, offering a bucolic setting for your brunch and lunch, with lakeside views and flower gardens for which the estate has been renowned for over 100 years.
La Foret – Burnaby, Coquitlam
In 2017, an auto-body shop in Burnaby was transformed into Metro Vancouver’s largest cafe. Since then the sublime luxuriant woodland theme of La Foret has ventured to spots in Burnaby and Coquitlam. Amongst green leaves and beautiful wood tones, enjoy Korean-inspired pastries, cakes, coffee, and brunch items.
Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant – Richmond
Right on the water at Bayview Pier in Steveston Village, the Blue Canoe features a lovely wrap-around flowered patio with views of the water below, the busy boardwalk and Fisherman’s wharf. The menu features fresh seafood from local boats and produce from Richmond farms.
Pier 7 Restaurant + Bar – Vancouver’s North Shore
Rated amongst the best in Canada for outdoor dining, Pier 7’s stunning 180° views of the waterfront and the surrounding gardens greet you for lunch and weekend brunch at this North Shore stalwart in The Shipyards. Time it right and you can enjoy live music on the patio to round out your experience.
Mr. A’s Patio Restaurant – Langley City
Situated along the scenic Newland’s Golf Course, Mr. A’s Patio Restaurant showcases the natural beauty of Langley right outside floor-to-ceiling atrium windows. Enjoy the best buffets in Langley, featuring harvest-fresh ingredients, and a wide range of dishes from cuisines all over the world.
Morgans Restaurant and Wine Bar – Surrey
Unwind on the most scenic patio in Surrey on the Morgan Creek Golf Course. Dine under big blue skies, green trees and vibrant flowers all around on sustainable and Ocean Wise dishes and a wide selection of BC wines.
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