Best Restaurants in Vancouver WA (2025)

Chef Miguel Sosa’s intimate dining room showcases seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredients through globally inflected plates and a thoughtful tasting menu. Frequently highlighted by Eater Portland for its finesse and local farm sourcing.

House‑nixtamalized tortillas, mezcal by the shelf, and produce from the owners’ farm make this taco shop a downtown staple. Featured by Eater Portland for its vibrant scene and consistently great tacos.

Since 2006, this Italian cafe-deli has anchored Uptown with antipasti, pasta, and a deep wine selection, plus a market for take‑and‑bake meals. Consistently recommended by Eater Portland and praised by local food writers.

A family-run love letter to Georgian cuisine—think khachapuri, khinkali, and qvevri-aged wines—in a warmly personal space. Frequently spotlighted by Eater Portland and booked solid by locals for celebratory meals.

Chef Tim McCusker’s modern supper club riffs on nostalgia—yakitori, luxe burgers, and seasonal plates—with a serious cocktail program. Noted by Eater Portland for its inventive menu and downtown energy.

From a wood‑fired oven and a chef trained in Sorrento, this east‑side pizzeria turns out true Neapolitan pies and Italian classics. Called out by Axios Portland among Vancouver standouts.

A compact kitchen with an ambitious regional menu—find hoi tod mussel crepes, kuay jab rolled noodles, and bright seafood dishes. Eater Portland praises its uncommon Thai specials for the area.

Family recipes from Jordan anchor a menu of mansaf, kebabs, mezze, and mint tea in an ornate, welcoming setting. Praised by The Columbian for transporting flavors and hospitality.

A downtown brewpub with house beers, wood‑fired pies, and smoked wings, long celebrated by The Columbian’s Best of Clark County. It’s where locals bring out‑of‑towners for a taste of the city.

A French‑inspired bakery-cafe known for weekend beignets with lemon curd, stellar brunch plates, and a devoted neighborhood following. Recommended by Axios Portland as a must for sweet tooths.

A showpiece on the Waterfront serving Latin‑inspired shareables, tequila flights, and river views. Listed by Travel Portland among key Vancouver dining picks and beloved for celebratory nights out.

Bubbling jjigae, hot‑stone bibimbap, and generous banchan bring a welcome wave of Korean comfort to Hazel Dell. Included by Eater Portland among the area’s essential restaurants.

A Mexico City‑style taquería known for machetes, huaraches, and the namesake alambre platter, run by a local family. Eater Portland praises its CDMX specialties and fresh masa tortillas.