Gary's

Restaurant · Fairview

Gary's

Restaurant · Fairview

1485 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 3J3, Canada

Highlights

At Gary's, experience meticulously crafted dishes in a candlelit, cozy atmosphere that perfectly balances atmosphere and exceptional cuisine.

1485 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 3J3, Canada Get directions

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@michelinguide

"Gary's started as a friends-only supper club and evolved into a restaurant in South Granville. It focuses on honest, high-quality food at approachable prices, using ingredients from local farms. The menu features simple plates with no surprises, and offers a 'Menu for the Table' for shared dining experiences, including chicken liver and foie gras pâté and chocolate mousse. Prices range from $69 for the multicourse menu, with snacks between $4-$6, small plates $16-$23, large plates $30-$41, and desserts $12-$14. Gary's is open Tuesday to Saturday from 5PM onwards, with 36 seats, encouraging bookings." - Kevin Chau

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@michelinguide

"It's easy to be won over by this convivial neighborhood spot, which owes its easygoing charms to the combined efforts of partners Bailey Hayward and Mathew Bishop (who oversee the service and the kitchen, respectively). To match the relaxed, friendly vibe, the cuisine is rustic and approachable, offering hearty dishes that draw inspiration from French country cooking, as in asparagus with saffron rouille, or pork collar with parsley sauce—and don't miss out on the fluffy, freshly baked rye rolls, served with green garlic butter. For a final slather of indulgence, do order dessert, like a rum baba soaked with chamomile-scented syrup and capped with a ribbon of decadent pistachio custard and a cloud of chantilly." - Michelin Inspector

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Ariana Molly

Google

Stunning from start to finish. Gary’s truly sets a new standard of excellence! With the family menu shared between four of us, we got to try every dish on the menu. I kid you not, every single dish was a hit. We were really blown away. The service was immaculate. Wine suggestions were 10/10. Honestly don’t hesitate, just go. PS I was initially unsure from photos about the ambiance but was delighted to find the restaurant dimly lit with burning candles on each table. Beautiful, warm, cozy. Great job guys. We will absolutely be back.

Andy Chiang

Google

What an absolutely fantastic dining experience here! Before you read on, go do yourself a favour and book a reservation! The food is wonderful and the service here is top notch. I can see why they have their Michelin rating and they do deserve it. They give you handcrafted cards if you’re celebrating anything. They have a small cocktail menu, but they’re well made. The food though, absolutely amazing! Worth every bite!

SK G

Google

I rarely agree with Michelin's rating. In the case of Gary's, however, I concur- good cooking skills. Joined 2025 Dineout Vancouver for this experience at Gary's. Curious to see how a pared down version will do. For 65$/ person you and your dining accomplice get to share 5 modest courses. (We walked away 75% satiated. But if you are on a Japanese diet, it is sufficient. Canadian? probably not.) Every dish was meticulously prepared and tasted good. Hearty and earthy. Not as expected of French refinement cuisine. Nor are the dishes creative. Service is a mixed bag. Although our server is super friendly to our neighbours, she was icy and unremarkably non conversational to us. The place is served by the progressive left. If you are into that sort of thing. Lastly is ambience. Anytime restaurants serving high ticket menus, they need to care about sound attenuation. Sure I appreciate the minimalist look to the place, but damn every surface of the place except the acoustic ceiling tiles was hard and reflective. Difficult to eat in 80 db sound space. Final bill came to be 180$ with tips and taxes. It's a okay.

Justin C

Google

I visited Gary’s for New Year’s Eve dinner and was thoroughly impressed. I didn’t realize it had been awarded Bib Gourmand status by Michelin—not a star, but a recognition for offering refined cuisine at an affordable price. The meal was a six-course menu designed for sharing. Initially, I was a bit worried about whether it would be filling enough, but by the end, I was absolutely stuffed. The courses included Shigoku oysters, shrimp cocktail, a Caesar salad with popcorn shrimp, trout prepared three ways (a standout dish), bouillabaisse, beef cheeks, and a decadent sticky toffee pudding. Every dish was incredibly delicious, and I would highly recommend dining here. The cost was $100 per person, plus a 20% service charge. While the service charge felt a bit steep, it was New Year’s Eve, so I wasn’t entirely surprised.

Kevin Kwon

Google

Great ambiance and service. My partner and I ordered the tasting menu, and we had a decent time. However, I can't help shake the feeling that food is a bit overhyped. Also, the cocktail "Martini No 1" needs a new name. All I could taste was the sherry, and the drink bears little resemblance to an actual martini.

Juan Luis

Google

What a great experience! Food was delicious! We had the chef's menu and we were delighted with every single dish. I highly recommend you pick this option if it's your first time here tbh. The ingredients were fresh and the flavors were balanced. The service was amazing: our waitress Anna was very friendly, her recommendations were on spot and she answered all my "how is this made" questions with details. This is refreshing as servers in many Vancouver's top restaurants tend to be extremely arrogant and treat you like sh*t, while expecting a 25% tip. The ambience was lively, always busy and you can hear how customers were enjoying the food. Price wise: definitely one of the best value for your money places. Especially for a Michelin rated-resto. Their wine menu is good and reasonably priced as well. Added to our Vancouver top spots and we will definitely come back. Thank you all for the great service and experience!

Stephanie Lovell

Google

We opted for the Menu for the Table ($69 CA/pp). We notified the server of my food allergies and they were able to accommodate all of them. The dinner started off with a chicory salad with country ham, house pickles, rye buns and a harissa butter. The salad was definitely a top favourite for us both. A beef tartare with blue cheese accompanied by house made chips came second. Next was a stellar pan fried catfish and dill pan sauce with potatoes and mussels. Our final savoury course of the meal was an impressive chicken schnitzel on a bed of chicken sausages, potatoes, and sauerkraut. The catfish was my favourite course in no small part due to that pan sauce with the chicory salad coming second and the beef tartare and chicken schnitzel tied for third. Definitely a restaurant that has earned every accolade it has been given and one I highly recommend.

Tracy

Google

Cute intimate restaurant. We decided on the tasting menu which allowed us to try everything on the menu with the exception of one dish. Everything was very fresh, it felt like the dishes focused more on the organic flavors of the ingredients. I personally enjoy stronger and more unique flavors but the dining experience was enjoyable. I loved the pace in which each dish came out!