Where to Eat During Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend in Vancouver

Spending Canadian Thanksgiving weekend in Vancouver? Make sure you enjoy at least one festive meal. If you don’t have access to a kitchen or just don’t feel like spending all day basting a turkey, that’s no reason to miss out on the feast. Whether you're looking for a table for two, a family feast, a vegetarian Thanksgiving, a brunch buffet or a turkey dinner to enjoy back at your hotel or vacation rental, there's an option to suit your celebration.

Spots for these limited-time menus go fast, so be sure to book your table well in advance!

The Acorn Restaurant

The Acorn Restaurant’s popular annual “Everything But The Bird” Thanksgiving Dinner is a vegetarian take on the classic meal. As always, expect creative and beautiful uses of seasonal local ingredients at this sustainable restaurant.

Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge

Enjoy refined excellence at Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge, where the traditional Thanksgiving meal is thoughtfully updated and beautifully executed. Served on both Canadian and American Thanksgiving (Sunday, October 11, Monday, October 12, and Thursday, November 26), accompanied by an optional BC wine pairing. More information is available on their website.

Belgard Kitchen

Gather with family, friends and strangers for Belgard Kitchen’s annual family-style Thanksgiving dinner, a turkey feast with classic sides and seasonal dessert. Or, opt for their Thanksgiving meal kits, a great way to take the stress out of hosting Thanksgiving dinner at home.

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar

If you’re staying at the Sutton Place Hotel, the excellent Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar is just downstairs. Book your turkey to go in advance: It’s served with chestnut stuffing, whipped Yukon Gold potatoes, honey-glazed carrots and a caramel apple pie. Complete your feast with optional add-ons like cornbread, truffle macaroni and cheese or prawn cocktail.

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Notch8 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver always does the holidays right. Thanksgiving offerings include a Sunday brunch as well as a 3-course dinner served Sunday, October 11 and Monday, October 12. Special pricing is available for children aged 6–12, and children aged 5 and below can enjoy a complimentary meal from the children’s menu. Or, pre-order a complete turkey dinner with all the trimmings to heat and enjoy at home (ordering deadline October 6). Get the full details on their events calendar.

GLOWBAL

If you prefer to enjoy your Thanksgiving feast earlier in the day, book a table at GLOWBAL for their one-day-only brunch buffet. Everything you could hope for is here, from a chef carving station and hot entrees to omelettes, waffles and crepes, and even a chilled seafood buffet and hand-rolled sushi station. Served exclusively on Sunday, October 12. Book your table here.

H Tasting Lounge

Located inside the Westin Bayshore Vancouver Hotel, H Tasting Lounge is a sophisticated spot serving whole roasted turkey as well as carvery to go: A Thanksgiving dinner served per person, just right for when you don’t need a whole bird (minimum two servings per order). Book ahead here for pickup on October 11.

Hawksworth

Visit Hawksworth, one of Vancouver’s top restaurants, for a contemporary take on the traditional turkey dinner, served with classic accompaniments. Available on Monday, October 12.

Honey Salt

Located inside the Parq Casino, Honey Salt is known for their brunch, but also cooks a very good turkey dinner. Dine in and enjoy a 3-course menu with cornbread or Brussels sprouts and kale salad followed by roast turkey and pumpkin pie, or opt for their annual “Thanksgiving Dinner to Go.” Preorder via email for pickup on October 10, 11, or 12. (You may be tempted to add on their Black Truffle Mac & Cheese… do it.)

Sequoia Group

The Sequoia Group of restaurants is known for consistent quality in beautiful destinations, perfect for a Canadian Thanksgiving weekend in Vancouver. The Sandbar, Seasons in the Park, Teahouse in Stanley Park, and Cardero’s will all be serving a special Thanksgiving meal on Sunday, October 11 and Monday, October 12 from 4pm. Past offerings have included a soup or salad, oven-roasted turkey, and a pumpkin cheesecake or crème brûlée.