10 Granville Island Vancouver Restaurants: Market bites, Breweries, & Hidden spots

Granville Island is one of Vancouver’s tastiest neighbourhoods to explore, with enough to sample, shop and discover for an entire day. Granville Island brings together more than 50 food vendors in the Public Market, plus outdoor vendors, breweries, and 11 restaurants and bars across the Island, including waterfront dining with stunning views. Wander at your own pace or join Vancouver Foodie Tours for a guided taste of the Public Market.

Granville Island Restaurants

Sandbar Seafood Restaurant

For a taste of Vancouver’s finest fresh catches, check out Sandbar Seafood Restaurant, a fine dining Granville Island restaurant located right under the Granville Street Bridge. Their menu features seafood towers, a raw bar, and fresh finds like locally caught sablefish. The room has floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views over False Creek, perfect for enjoying a glass of wine and live music.

The Vancouver Fish Company

The Vancouver Fish Company is hard to miss, located right near the entrance to Granville Island. Here is where you’ll find the greatest bowl of seafood linguine, surf and turf, and fresh fish in a relaxed marinaside setting. It’s a classic Granville Island restaurant, with a spacious patio, nearby boats, and waterfront views.

Go Fish

A little tucked away spot near the seawall, Go Fish is yo

ur neighbourhood joint for grab-and-go fish favourites. The menu focuses on the staples like fish and chips, fish tacos, and fish sandwiches. Grab a seat at one of their picnic tables and dig into something crispy along the False Creek waters.

The Lobster Man

The Lobster Man, just outside the public market, is a key food spot to have on your Granville Island list, with live lobsters, oysters, shrimp, and fresh seafood on full display. Their lobster rolls are a market staple, served on fluffy brioche buns with creamy mayo and fresh lobster, whether you grab one to go or snag a spot on the patio for an easy Granville Island seafood stop.

Breweries, Distilleries, and Drinks on Granville Island

Granville Island Brewing

When you need a little market pick-me-up, Granville Island Brewing carries a tasty lineup of beers to sample in its taproom. As one of Canada's first microbreweries, it helped introduce Vancouver to a new kind of beer scene. Today, the menu features lagers, pale ales, IPAs, and island-only releases, including brews with local names like English Bay, Kitsilano, and Brockton.

The Liberty Distillery

The Liberty Distillery offers a stylish change of pace from the market crowds. Inside, the industrial interior, copper pipes, and warm lighting create a cozy tasting room feel. Liberty is best known for spirits made on-site with organic BC grain, paired with a menu of handcrafted cocktails. Sip on a whisky flight before heading back toward the Public Market, and for more local vendors and artisanal shops.

Quick Bites at Granville Island Public Market

Lee’s Donuts

Lee’s Donuts is one of Granville Island’s most iconic sweet stops, serving handmade classic donuts in the Public Market since 1979 and now expanded with 11 locations across the Vancouver area. Known for their glazed donuts, honey dip, chocolate cake donuts, and long lines that stretch through the market, it’s a nostalgic Vancouver treat worth adding to your visit. The line may look long, but trust us, it’s worth the wait.

Zara’s Italian Deli

Zara’s Italian Deli brings a little Italian charm to the Public Market. Browse artisanal meats, fresh pasta, Italian olive oil, and other pantry staples, or pick up something savoury, like pasta salad or specialty cheese, to pair with other market finds for an Italian-inspired meal by the water.

Hobbs Pickles

If you love all things sour, Hobbs Pickles needs to be your stop on your market tour. Their stand sits right in the middle of the action, with bold flavours like honey mustard, horseradish, and jalapeño ready to sample. Pick up a jar to take home and add a briny kick to your next sandwich.

Kaisereck Deli

Kaisereck Deli brings old-school German comfort food to the Granville Island Public Market. This Granville Island restaurant serves savoury deli sandwiches, bratwurst, cheesy perogies, and a long list of German sausages. Pair something warm and hearty with a craft beer while you continue your tour of all the best bites in the public market.

Looking to explore another of Vancouver's flavourhoods? Just a short stroll from Granville Island, Kitsilano is another Vancouver neighbourhood packed with incredible places to eat. Check out our guide to our favourite Kitsilano restaurants for more delicious dining spots to add to your itinerary.