"If only it were easier to get in" to this Downtown Belgian brasserie that pairs its "creative" cuisine ("best mussels in town") with a "remarkable variety" of Belgian brews and a "well-curated wine list"; the "hip" staff deftly straddles the line between "casual and classy", and the look is "urban chic" crossed with "bohemian flair", while the bills fall more squarely into the "expensive" zone... more

Belgian-inspired and perpetually packed with hip, youngish locals, Chambar has the feel of a Prohibition-era speakeasy. The dimly lit lounge area, with its exposed-brick walls and dark leather sofas, is a scene unto itself; the bar serves 18 Belgian beers, including the custom-made Chambar Ale, as well as some very creative cocktails (try the Blue Fig—vodka infused with oven-roasted figs and... more

One of Vancouver's favorite restaurants, Chambar occupies an intriguing space in a kind of no man's land on lower Beatty Street between Yaletown and Gastown. Michelin-trained chef Nico Schuermans and his wife, Karri, have worked hard to make the place a success, and plenty of plaudits have come their way. The menu features small and large plates. Smaller choices typically include mussels cooked... more