10 Must-Visit Outdoor Lunch Spots

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Summer is finally here and patios are filling up quickly. Not sure where to go to get your fill? Check out our favourite places to enjoy food and the outdoors!

• LIFT Bar and Grill

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  Surrounded by Stanley Park and the water, LIFT offers breathtaking mountain views. Fun fact: LIFT is the city’s only oceanfront rooftop deck.

• Biercraft on Cambie

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  A tasty joint on Cambie & 17th, Biercraft offers 20 beers on tap & over 100 bottles! Fun fact: they offer flights of beer where you can try 4 types of beer for $10!

• Sandbar Granville Island

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  Located on Granville Island, this delectable restaurant has amazing Ocean Wise seafood & some of the best views in the city! Fun fact: they have live music every night of the week.

• Chill Winston

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  In the heart of Gastown, this tasty spot full of organic & sustainable options is not just for tourists. Fun fact: whether you are vegan, vegetarian or a carnivore, this place has something for you.

• Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House

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  Right off of Robson street, Joe Fortes is always a happening place! Their mouthwatering food brings in customers from around the world. Fun fact: they offer over 300 wines.

• Tap & Barrel – Olympic Village

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  With the one of the largest selections of beer and wine on tap in Vancouver, Tap & Barrel offers a delicious and sustainable outdoor lunch! Fun fact: their patio is a great place for people watching.

• Homer Street Cafe and Bar

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  This delectable spot in Yaletown has grown immensely in popularity, due to their amazing food and great patio. Fun fact: the building has seen many businesses pass through in its long history.

• Cactus Club Cafe – English Bay

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  On top of delicious food & beautiful views, this restaurant is very close to Stanley Park’s Chevron Summer Cinema Series! Fun fact: this location was built to LEED standard of sustainability.

• The Roof at Black + Blue

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  Black+Blue’s third floor outdoor restaurant and lounge is Vancouver’s largest rooftop dining area. Fun fact: they offer seasonal cocktails to complement their regular bar menu.

• The Galley Patio and Grill

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  Spending the day at Jericho Beach? You have to check out The Galley. Fun fact: this patio has been a Vancouver favourite since 1990.