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Eat like Michael Bublé: His go-to restaurants in and around Vancouver

Marco Ovies
Marco Ovies
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Mar 27 2025, 10:00 pm
Eat like Michael Bublé: His go-to restaurants in and around Vancouver

This weekend, the Juno Awards will return to Vancouver, and they will be hosted by one of the most famous Metro Vancouverites: Michael Bublé.

In honour of his hosting the big day on March 30, 2025, at Rogers Arena, we decided to do a foodie roundup of all the great foodie spots that Bublé has dined at over the years. Spoiler warning: there’s been quite a few.

From celebrity chef-owned restaurants to a three-foot-long hot dog, here’s a list of some Bublé approved foodie spots in and around Vancouver.

Tojo’s

Tojo’s shared an Instagram post showing Bublé smiling at the restaurant with head chef Hidekazu Tojo and the rest of the team.

“Always a pleasure when our friend @michaelbuble stops by! His visits are always a highlight,” the post reads.

The restaurant has been a leading establishment in Vancouver’s food scene, winning numerous awards and even having a documentary made about its head chef’s journey. Star Wars star Hayden Christensen visited the establishment as well.

Address: 1133 W Broadway, Vancouver

Blue Water Cafe

 

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Bublé shared a photo of him and his wife, actress and model Luisana Lopilato, dining at Blue Water Café.

In his social media post, Bublé thanked Francesco Aquilini, who owns the local eatery, through his investment company, Aquilini Group.

“Lu and I love your restaurant!” he said, also calling the spot a “must try when you’re in Vancouver.”

Address: 1095 Hamilton St., Vancouver

Vij’s

 

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In 2024, Vikram Vij posted a video of Bublé and his wife visiting his restaurant with the caption, “Such an unforgettable moment serving the incredibly talented Michael Bublé and his lovely wife Luisana Lopilato at Vijs!”

This was just two days after a visit by none other than the royal couple, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who were visiting the city to attend a three-day event in preparation for next year’s Invictus Games.

Then, in 2025, Bublé, his wife, and the royal couple dined at the restaurant together.

Address: 3106 Cambie St., Vancouver

Orrange Kitchen

Around the same time Bublé was photographed shopping at Burnaby’s Cioffi’s Meat Market & Deli, a popular spot for Italian goods, he also paid a visit to Port Coquitlam’s Orrange Kitchen + Bar.

The restaurant shared a photo of Bublé’s visit on its Instagram account, thanking him and his family for stopping by.

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Thanks for joining us Michael Bublé, it was great seeing you and the family again,” the caption said.

Address: 1125 Nicola Ave. #111, Port Coquitlam

Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, Cioppino’s, and Joe Fortes

While this isn’t necessarily a Bublé spotting, the star did take the time to shout out multiple Vancouver eateries on Apple Maps, which included spots like Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill & Enoteca, and Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House.

The famous singer also features the Granville Island Public Market as one of his top foodie picks in the city.

Unfortunately, Cioppino’s closed its doors on December 21, 2024.

Address: Dynasty Seafood Restaurant — 108-777 W Broadway, Vancouver

Address: Cioppino’s — 1133 Hamilton St., Vancouver

Address: Joe Fortes — 777 Thurlow St., Vancouver

The Yard Dog

This three-foot-long hot dog is essentially a right of passage for any baseball fan, and Bublé said he had “no regrets” after devouring this massive handheld. During the game, he also surprised fans with a rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.”

Address: 4601 Ontario St., Vancouver

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