Patio Favourites: Safer Dining at the City’s Top Spots

With new health orders in place, here’s how to support local eateries

With a ban on indoor dining due to rising COVID-19 cases, we’ve rounded up local spots that offer safer patio dining, so you can continue to support businesses during this hard time, whilst also taking some time for yourself.

1. Tacofino

With all patio seating placed at least six feet apart or separated with plexiglass,? dining outside is currently available at Tacofino’s Yaletown and Oasis locations with extended patios coming to their Ocho, Gastown and Kits locations soon.? Plexiglass has been installed at the bar and the takeout counter for takeout and delivery options.
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2. Seasons in the Park

With a truly stunning panoramic view, Seasons in the Park patio remains open alongside their takeout service. 
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3. Do Chay

Do Chay continue to offer takeout/delivery services via UberEats, Doordash and Skip the Dishes, whilst also opening up their patio to guests on a first come, first served basis.
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4. Cardero’s

With a covered and heated patio offering beautiful harbour and mountain views, Cardeo’s continues to offer outdoor dining as well as their full menu of takeout options. 
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5. Juke Fried Chicken and the Chickadee Room

Updated with new dividers, heat and sound, indulge in fried chicken and innovative cocktails at Juke Fried Chicken and the Chickadee Room’s sunny heated patio. Takeout and delivery options are also still available. 
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6. The Sandbar

Indulge in fresh sushi, and watch the sun set over the city at Granville Island’s The Sandbar, complete with a sheltered patio that remains open. Takeout service also on offer.
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7. Main Street Brewing

Adjacent to their brewery, Main Street Brewing offers a sunlit (and dog-friendly) patio with multiple tables and umbrellas, while also regularly hosting a variety of local food trucks for guests looking to pair their pint with something tasty. Delivery is also available.
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8. B House

B House on Commercial Drive continues to offer outdoor dining seven days a week, with takeout available on Door Dash, Uber Eats, and Skip the Dishes.
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9. Nuba

Available on their Yaletown and Mount Pleasant patios, Nuba’s signature Lebanese dishes can be enjoyed while dining al fresco, or choose to order one of their meal kits to take home.
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10. Pourhouse

The Pourhouse’s temporary patio returns this year, inviting guests to enjoy their new burger-forward menu and signature cocktails in historic Gastown. Takeout and delivery also available. 
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11. Yuwa

Overlooking West 16th Avenue and featuring cushioned chairs and lattice dividers, Yuwa’s intimate heated patio remains open for all to enjoy. Takeout or delivery (delivered by Yuwa’s owners and serving staff) is available by calling the restaurant.
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12. Glowbal Restaurant Group

Glowbal Restaurant Group, The Roof, Glowbal Restaurant, Coast, Italian Kitchen and Trattoria will all remain open and continue serving up lunch and dinner daily on their respective, stylish patios.
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13. Tractor Everyday Healthy Foods

With locations scattered all over the city, stop by Tractor to enjoy a healthy meal on the patio or take it go.
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14. Jules Bistro

Offering patio seatings, takeout and delivery, you can contact Jules Bistro for reservation requests and ensure you get a table. 
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15. Dachi

Located in Hastings-Sunrise, Dachi’s patio is open and can only be booked over the phone. Call 604-569-0456 to reserve your spot today. 
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