11 most popular celebrities spotted dining in and around Vancouver this year
It’s no secret that Vancouver has an all-star restaurant scene, and even the stars of Hollywood have taken notice.
This year saw many major celebrities dine in and around Vancouver, including the likes of The BearĀ star Jeremy Allen White and actress Angelina Jolie, all spotted eating at some of our favourite establishments, from fan-favourite Vietnamese spots to beloved steak and seafood restaurants.
So, without further ado, here’s your roundup of the biggest celebrities seen dining in and around Vancouver this year.
Jeremy Allen White
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Jeremy Allen White was seen dining at the Vancouver steak and seafood restaurant Joe Fortes.
āYes, Chef š«”,ā wrote Joe Fortes on Instagram. āA pleasure having you with us,Ā @jeremyallenwhitefinally!ā
White, best known for his acclaimed work on the FX seriesĀ The BearĀ as well as inĀ Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, has been seen around Vancouver while filmingĀ The Social Reckoning, the sequel toĀ The Social Network. In the movie, White plays investigative technology reporter Jeff Horowitz alongside costars Mikey Madison and Jeremy Strong.
John Mulaney, Nick Kroll, Mike Birbiglia, Fred Armisen, Zach Galifianakis, and Jason Mantzoukas
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Great Outdoor Comedy Festival headliners John Mulaney, Nick Kroll, Mike Birbiglia, and Fred Armisen dined at the much-loved Vietnamese eatery Lunch Lady.
“Such a fun night and great show at the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival in Vancouver,” wrote Kroll in an Instagram post.
“Jason and Zach were in town for a Greek festival, or so I assume. So glad we were all able to meet up for a delicious meal at The Lunch Lady. Just lovely!”
Angelina Jolie
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Nero Waffles shared the news with Dished that theĀ MaleficentĀ andĀ EternalsĀ star stopped by its newĀ Granville location on Jan. 27.
“Angelina casually came in, accompanied only by her driver, and spent time enjoying our famous authentic Belgian waffles,” said Nero Waffles.
Jolie tried the original Liege waffles and an oat cappuccino and ended up taking a box of seven waffles to go, which included Nero’s signature custard-filled waffle.
“It was hard to believe it was her at first because who would expect Angelina Jolie to stroll into our shop? But there she was, humble, sweet, and interested in our waffles and how we make them fresh each morning. Seeing her appreciate what we’re so passionate about was an incredible honour,” added Nero.
Owen Wilson
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One lucky person ran into none other than Owen Wilson at the Vancouver seafood and cocktail spot Bar Bravo.
Amelie Thuy Nguyen, co-founder of much-loved restaurants Anh and Chi andĀ Good Thief, shared on Instagram that she ran into Owen Wilson at Bar Bravo.
“I tried hard to not fan girl him ā then invited him to Anh and Chi and Good Thief,” shared Nguyen on Instagram.
Hayden Christensen
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Not so long ago, in a galaxy that’s really not that far away, Canadian actor and Star Wars star Hayden Christensen was spotted at the much-loved sushi restaurant Tojo’s in Vancouver.
Tojo’s took to Instagram to share the news, alongside a picture of Chef Tojo and Christensen.
“We were thrilled to have Hayden Christensen drop by our restaurant,” said the restaurant. “It was such a treat to host and share a memorable moment with him.
Jimmy O. Yang
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Jimmy O. Yang has always been a fan of the Vancouver dining scene, to the point where he even wrote about his favourite restaurants in an article forĀ Michelin back in 2024. Every time heās in the city, he makes a point of shouting out all of his favourite eateries, and his most recent trip is no exception.
On Saturday, April 19, O. Yang hit up Pho 37, where he ordered a hearty bowl with an egg cracked in it.
“First order in Vancouver,” said the actor. After which, he posted a photo where he called Vancouver one of his fave cities.
But the good eats didn’t stop there. On April 22, O. Yang also shared that he had hit up the Aberdeen Centre food court, which he said was “basically Hong Kong.” While he didn’t specify which stall he ordered from, we know he ate wings and milk tea, alongside a feast of other tasty options. With so many great food court staples in the mall, we understand why he shouted out this foodie paradise.
Then, for dinner, O. Yang hit up Zakkushi on Denman, a cozy Japanese tapas restaurant serving up yakitori (grilled meat skewers) and sake.
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Priyanka Chopra
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Actress Priyanka Chopra was spotted dining at Sula on Davie Street.
“Thank you, @priyankachopra, for joining us at Sula Davie Street! It was an honour to share our food and hospitality with you,” the restaurant wrote on Instagram.
Sula first got its start on Commercial Drive back in 2010 and has since opened multiple locations throughout Metro Vancouver. It’s best known for its authentic Indian eats, and its Davie StreetĀ outpost first opened its doors near the start of last year.
The Jonas Brothers
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“We were honoured to host @nickjonas @jonasbrothers last night; an evening full of memories and incredible flavours. Thank you for letting us share our food and hospitality that Desi is all about,” shared the restaurant on Instagram.
The team from Desi confirmed to Dished that the brothers enjoyed paneer tikka, salmon, butter chicken, and vindaloo.
In the photo, Nick and Kevin Jonas are both seen posing with staff for a picture; however, it looks like Joe did not join in on this excursion.
Bill Burr
Shared by his wife, actress Nia Renee Hill, on her Instagram story, Burr was seen enjoying a drink at the Gastown location of much-loved local coffee chain Nemesis.
In the video, Hill asked Burr what he thought of his drink. While we don’t quite catch exactly what he says, it appears he said “it’s good” with a nod of approval.
“It’s good? Yeah!” added his wife, who was drinking an iced matcha that she also enjoyed.
Hilary Swank
“On Aug. 28, Hilary Swank visited Vij’s, where she and her guest enjoyed a fully vegetarian dining experience on the restaurant’s stunning rooftop patio, surrounded by thriving plants and fruit,” a representative from Vij’s told Dished.
Among the many items Swank and company enjoyed were some ginger lemon sodas and a spread of classic dishes like creamy dhal makani, vegetarian biryani, smoky eggplant curry, and coconut-curried vegetables.
“Hilary was incredibly warm, even visiting the kitchen to personally thank the staff, and both she and her guest were genuinely friendly, soaking in the vibrant and welcoming ambiance of Vij’s rooftop dining,” added Vij’s.