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Best Restaurants in Vancouver WA (2025)

Best Restaurants in Vancouver WA (2025)

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From refined tasting menus to homestyle favorites, these independent spots define Vancouver’s flavor right now. Reserve for weekends, come hungry, and pair dinner with a stroll along the Waterfront or through historic downtown.

Elements Restaurant

American restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-bars-vancouver-washington
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Little Conejo Vancouver

Taco restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://pdx.eater.com/maps/outdoor-dining-vancouver-patios-restaurants-bars-breweries
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La Bottega Cafe Deli Wine Shop

Italian restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-bars-vancouver-washington
View this post on Instagram

DEDIKO

Georgian restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-bars-vancouver-washington
View this post on Instagram

The Sedgwick

Restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-bars-vancouver-washington
View this post on Instagram

Pizzeria La Sorrentina

Pizza restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2024/06/21/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-vancouver-washington

The Chef Thai Cuisine

Thai restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://pdx.eater.com/maps/restaurants-bars-in-vancouver-washington

Petra House Traditional Mediterranean Food

Mediterranean restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://www.columbian.com/news/2020/feb/28/petra-house-is-middle-eastern-perfection-in-east-vancouver/

Heathen Brewing Feral Public House

Permanently Closed

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.

https://www.columbian.com/contests/bocc/winners/business/heathen-brewing-feral-public-house/
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Bleu Door Bakery

Bakery · Vancouver

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.

https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2024/05/07/bite-club-vancouver-beignets-bleu-door-bakery
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DOSALAS latin kitchen + tequila bar

Restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://www.travelportland.com/region/vancouver/
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Sool Korean Kitchen

Restaurant · Hazel Dell

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.

https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-bars-vancouver-washington

Los Alambres Taqueria

Mexican restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://pdx.eater.com/maps/restaurants-bars-in-vancouver-washington
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Best Restaurants in Vancouver WA (2025)

13 Places
From refined tasting menus to homestyle favorites, these independent spots define Vancouver’s flavor right now. Reserve for weekends, come hungry, and pair dinner with a stroll along the Waterfront or through historic downtown.
Elements Restaurant
American restaurant

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.

Little Conejo Vancouver
Taco restaurant

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.

La Bottega Cafe Deli Wine Shop
Italian restaurant

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.

DEDIKO
Georgian restaurant

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.

The Sedgwick
Restaurant

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.

Pizzeria La Sorrentina
Pizza restaurant

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.

The Chef Thai Cuisine
Thai restaurant

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.

Petra House Traditional Mediterranean Food
Mediterranean restaurant

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.

Heathen Brewing Feral Public House
Permanently closed

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.

Bleu Door Bakery
Bakery

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.

DOSALAS latin kitchen + tequila bar
Restaurant

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.

Sool Korean Kitchen
Restaurant

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.

Los Alambres Taqueria
Mexican restaurant

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.

From refined tasting menus to homestyle favorites, these independent spots define Vancouver’s flavor right now. Reserve for weekends, come hungry, and pair dinner with a stroll along the Waterfront or through historic downtown.

Elements Restaurant

American restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-bars-vancouver-washington
View this post on Instagram

Little Conejo Vancouver

Taco restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://pdx.eater.com/maps/outdoor-dining-vancouver-patios-restaurants-bars-breweries
View this post on Instagram

La Bottega Cafe Deli Wine Shop

Italian restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-bars-vancouver-washington
View this post on Instagram

DEDIKO

Georgian restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-bars-vancouver-washington
View this post on Instagram

The Sedgwick

Restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-bars-vancouver-washington
View this post on Instagram

Pizzeria La Sorrentina

Pizza restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2024/06/21/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-vancouver-washington

The Chef Thai Cuisine

Thai restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://pdx.eater.com/maps/restaurants-bars-in-vancouver-washington

Petra House Traditional Mediterranean Food

Mediterranean restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://www.columbian.com/news/2020/feb/28/petra-house-is-middle-eastern-perfection-in-east-vancouver/

Heathen Brewing Feral Public House

Permanently Closed

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.

https://www.columbian.com/contests/bocc/winners/business/heathen-brewing-feral-public-house/
View this post on Instagram

Bleu Door Bakery

Bakery · Vancouver

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.

https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2024/05/07/bite-club-vancouver-beignets-bleu-door-bakery
View this post on Instagram

DOSALAS latin kitchen + tequila bar

Restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://www.travelportland.com/region/vancouver/
View this post on Instagram

Sool Korean Kitchen

Restaurant · Hazel Dell

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.

https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-bars-vancouver-washington

Los Alambres Taqueria

Mexican restaurant · Vancouver

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.

https://pdx.eater.com/maps/restaurants-bars-in-vancouver-washington
View this post on Instagram