Where Do Chefs Eat in Vancouver?
Bao Bei
Bao Bei is known for their house fried rice and sticky rice cakes and they are definitely worth trying. The combination of flavours won't disappoint. Recommended By: Chef Damon Campbell, Executive Chef, Fairmont Pacific Rim Damon's Take: "Bao Bei is known for their house fried rice and sticky rice cakes and they are definitely worth trying. The combination of flavours won't disappoint." Staff Quoted Picks Chinatown
Sushi Hill
A cozy Main Street spot known for exceptionally fresh fish and expertly crafted sushi by Chef Hillary. Don't miss the nigiri, maki, and creative small plates with modern western touches. Recommended By: Chef Damon Campbell, Executive Chef, Fairmont Pacific Rim Damon's Take: "A cozy Main Street spot known for exceptionally fresh fish and expertly crafted sushi by Chef Hillary. Don't miss the nigiri, maki, and creative small plates with modern western touches." Staff Quoted Picks Japanese
The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
Stop at The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant and ask to be seated on the upper level to enjoy the view of False Creek. Be sure to try their fish and chips! Recommended By: Chef Damon Campbell, Executive Chef, Fairmont Pacific Rim Damon's Take: "Stop at The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant and ask to be seated on the upper level to enjoy the view of False Creek. Be sure to try their fish and chips!" Staff Quoted Picks Seafood (Granville Island)
Phnom Penh
A beloved Chinatown institution, Phnom Penh has been serving celebrated Cambodian-Vietnamese dishes — including its famous butter beef and garlic squid — since 1985. Culinary Cravings Vietnamese Michelin Bib Gourmand
Popina Canteen
If you're visiting Granville Island Public Market, stop for lunch at Popina Canteen on the wharf. Order the Hammers Hot Chicken - a crispy, spicy chicken sandwich with cabbage slaw and hot honey. It's my favourite fried chicken sandwich in the city. Recommended By: Chef Damon Campbell, Executive Chef, Fairmont Pacific Rim Damon's Take: "If you're visiting Granville Island Public Market, stop for lunch at Popina Canteen on the wharf. Order the Hammers Hot Chicken - a crispy, spicy chicken sandwich with cabbage slaw and hot honey. It's my favourite fried chicken sandwich in the city." Staff Quoted Picks West Coast and Contemporary
Botanist
Located within Fairmont Pacific Rim, Botanist showcases West Coast ingredients through a garden-inspired menu and inventive cocktail program, set beneath a striking living wall in a light-filled dining room. Culinary Cravings Westcoast/Contemporary Michelin Guide Recommended
Where do chefs eat in Vancouver when they’re off duty?
Chef Damon Campbell grew up in Vancouver and has more than 20 years of cooking experience. He is the Executive Chef at Fairmont Pacific Rim. In this list he shares the six places he recommends most, from Chinatown institutions to Granville Island lunch spots, and what to order at each.
In Chinatown, Bao Bei is known for its house fried rice and sticky rice cakes. Phnom Penh is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant that has been serving Cambodian-Vietnamese food since 1985, including its famous butter beef and garlic squid. On Main Street, Sushi Hil serves exceptionally fresh nigiri, maki and creative small plates by Chef Hillary. On Granville Island, Damon’s favourite fried chicken sandwich in the city is the Hammers Hot Chicken at Popina Canteen on the wharf. The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant serves fish and chips with a view of False Creek (ask for the upper level).
The list ends at Botanist, the Michelin Guide recommended restaurant at Fairmont Pacific Rim in Coal Harbour. It serves a garden-inspired menu built on West Coast ingredients under a striking living wall, with an inventive cocktail program.
About Chef Damon Campbell: Damon grew up in Vancouver and is the Executive Chef at Fairmont Pacific Rim. He has more than 20 years of cooking experience and is known for ingredient-driven cooking. His style draws on techniques he learned travelling and cooking around the world.
Where do chefs eat in Vancouver?
Chef Damon Campbell, Executive Chef at Fairmont Pacific Rim and a Vancouver native with more than 20 years of cooking experience, recommends Bao Bei and Phnom Penh in Chinatown, Sushi Hil on Main Street, Popina Canteen and The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant on Granville Island, and Botanist at Fairmont Pacific Rim.
What are the best restaurants in Vancouver, according to a local chef?
Vancouver-born Chef Damon Campbell, Executive Chef at Fairmont Pacific Rim, picks six restaurants across the city. His list includes Michelin Bib Gourmand Phnom Penh for Cambodian-Vietnamese food, Bao Bei for its house fried rice, Sushi Hil for fresh sushi, and Botanist, the Michelin Guide recommended restaurant at Fairmont Pacific Rim.
Where should I eat on Granville Island in Vancouver?
Chef Damon Campbell, Executive Chef at Fairmont Pacific Rim, recommends lunch at Popina Canteen on the Granville Island wharf (1691 Johnston St) for the Hammers Hot Chicken sandwich. For fish and chips, he recommends The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant (1535 Johnston St), where you can ask for an upper-level table with a view of False Creek.
What are the best restaurants in Vancouver’s Chinatown?
Chef Damon Campbell, Executive Chef at Fairmont Pacific Rim, recommends two. Bao Bei at 163 Keefer St is known for its house fried rice and sticky rice cakes. Phnom Penh at 244 E Georgia St is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant that has served Cambodian-Vietnamese food since 1985.
Where can I get the best fried chicken sandwich in Vancouver?
Chef Damon Campbell, Executive Chef at Fairmont Pacific Rim, says his favourite fried chicken sandwich in the city is the Hammers Hot Chicken at Popina Canteen on Granville Island. It’s crispy and spicy, served with cabbage slaw and hot honey.
Where is the best sushi on Main Street in Vancouver?
Chef Damon Campbell, Executive Chef at Fairmont Pacific Rim, recommends Sushi Hil at 3330 Main St, a cozy spot known for exceptionally fresh fish and sushi made by Chef Hillary. He suggests the nigiri, the maki and the creative small plates with modern Western touches.
What should I order at Phnom Penh in Vancouver?
Phnom Penh, a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Chinatown at 244 E Georgia St and one of Chef Damon Campbell’s picks, is best known for its butter beef and garlic squid. It has served Cambodian-Vietnamese food since 1985. Damon is Executive Chef at Fairmont Pacific Rim.
Where can I get fish and chips with a view in Vancouver?
Chef Damon Campbell, Executive Chef at Fairmont Pacific Rim, recommends The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant on Granville Island at 1535 Johnston St. He suggests asking for a table on the upper level for the view of False Creek and ordering the fish and chips.
Can you eat at Botanist at Fairmont Pacific Rim without staying at the hotel?
Yes. Botanist at 1038 Canada Place in Coal Harbour is open to the public. It is the Michelin Guide recommended restaurant at Fairmont Pacific Rim, where Chef Damon Campbell is Executive Chef. Its garden-inspired menu uses West Coast ingredients, and the dining room sits beneath a living wall.