If you haven’t booked your New Year’s Eve dinner yet, consider this your official warning.
The best tables in the city are disappearing fast.
To save you from refreshing OpenTable in a panic, we rounded up the top spots that still have plans, from $99 prix-fixe menus to all-out seafood galas
1. Ancora False Creek
Ancora’s doing a tidy prix fixe built for celebratory pacing, with waterfront views that make even a quick phone photo look expensive.
Expect a Peruvian-Japanese menu featuring their signature sablefish or wagyu beef, plus optional add-ons if you want to finish 2025 with a little extra sparkle.
Date: December 31, 2025
Address: 1600 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L9
Price: $120 per person, optional wine pairing add $95, shore-to-flame add-on $20
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2. CinCin
Award-winning CinCin is a classic for a reason, the kind of room that feels like it was made for dressing up and ordering a second bottle.
They’re running two seatings with a structured menu, which is great news for anyone who hates decision fatigue.
Date: December 31, 2025
Address: 1154 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1B2
Menu: First Seating, Second Seating
Price: $125 per guest first seating, $155 per guest second seating
Reserve Now: Book Here
3. Blue Water Cafe
If you hate being locked into a rigid “Gala Menu” on NYE, this is your best option in Yaletown.
They are keeping the full a la carte menu available all night, so you can build your own tower of fresh oysters and seafood without the forced prix-fixe commitment.
Note: The Late Night seating has an $80 cover charge for the DJ and party, which does not include dinner.
Date: December 31, 2025
Address: 1095 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2W9
Price: A La Carte & $80.00 per guests for Late Night Party Cover
Reserve Now: Book Here
4. Elisa Steakhouse
Just named one of the top steakhouses in North America, Elisa is the place to go if you want to end 2025 feeling expensive.
The menu features serious luxury upgrades, including Sake Marinated Sablefish and Red Wine Braised Short Rib, plus optional Wagyu supplements if you really want to ball out.
Date: December 31, 2025
Address: 1109 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC
Menu: First Seating, Second Seating
Price: $165 per guest first seating, $275 per guest second seating (includes a glass of champagne)
Reserve Now: Book Here
5. Teahouse in Stanley Park
eahouse is basically a cheat code for a special occasion because the sunset setting does half the work for you.
They are offering a $99 prix-fixe menu that keeps things simple and classic, perfect for a quieter celebration away from the downtown chaos.
Date: December 31, 2025
Address: Ferguson Point, Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
Menu: View Here
Price: $99 per guest
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6. The Sandbar
If your dream NYE involves a warm fireplace and live music rather than a club DJ, head to Granville Island.
They are featuring a massive “Surf & Turf” platter for two with a 10oz Prime Striploin and Lobster Tail, plus their usual fresh oyster lineup.
Date: December 31, 2025
Address: 1535 Johnston St, Creekhouse #102, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
Menu: View Here
Price: A la carte, plus NYE features (prices vary)
Reserve Now: Book Here
7. H Tasting Lounge
This is the only spot where you can eat A5 Wagyu inside a private, heated glass dome.
Their “Winterlust” menu includes high-end bites like a Black Truffle Puff, Butter Poached Lobster, and a decadent Beef Wellington.
Date: December 31, 2025
Address: 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4
Price: Dome reservations require a deposit of $600 per party for early seating or $900 per party for late seating, and domes have a $900 minimum spend (taxes and 18% gratuity apply).
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8. Botanist New Year’s Eve Dinner
If you want the kitchen to take full control of your night, book the “We’ll Take It From Here” tasting menu.
The six-course feast features Northern Divine Caviar, Grilled Lamb Rack, and a Cara Cara Orange Crémeux dessert that looks like art.
Date: December 31, 2025
Address: 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9
Price: $209 per person
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9. Botanist New Year’s Day Brunch
If you’re starting January 1 with a slow morning and a plan to be fed, Botanist is doing a New Year’s Day brunch service.
Think celebratory, but in a daytime-friendly way.
Date: January 1, 2026
Address: 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9
Price: $94 per person
Reserve Now: Book Here
10. Okini
This intimate spot is perfect if you want refined Japanese flavours without the stiffness of a hotel restaurant.
At just $88 per person, this might be the best value set menu on the list.
The four-course dinner features high-end comfort dishes like Wagyu Beef Carpaccio with black garlic miso aioli and a flame-finished Miso Glazed Sablefish served over creamy mentaiko risotto.
Date: December 31, 2025
Address: 1864 W 57th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 1T7
Price: $88 per person, or $288 per party of two
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11. Five Sails
Five Sails is the place to book when you want the view to do the talking, with Canada Place right there and the room feeling appropriately dressed up.
The menu leans heavily into luxury, featuring foie gras and Atlantic lobster.
Date: December 31, 2025
Address: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Price: $155 early seating, $195 late seating
Reserve Now: Early Seating, Late Seating
12. Acquafarina
This isn’t your usual pasta night; it’s a six-course culinary show. The menu is stacked with luxury ingredients, featuring Spot Prawn Tartare, Confit Chilean Seabass, and a “Moderno” Tiramisu to finish.
Date: December 31, 2025
Address: 425 W Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
Price: $200 per person (First Seating), $250 per person (Second Seating)
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13. ARC Restaurant
ARC is doing an early seating New Year’s Eve dinner that’s built like a proper occasion meal, with a four-course menu and optional wine pairings.
Bonus points for being at Fairmont Waterfront, so the downtown views will be doing their thing.
Date: December 31, 2025
Address: 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L5
Price: $129 per adult, $65 per child, optional wine pairing add $59
Reserve Now: Book Here
14. Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Boulevard is leaning into a choose-your-own-night setup, with multiple seatings and a late-night option if you want to show up closer to midnight.
You’ll find chef-curated menus and a polished party vibe that’s perfect for the New Year.
Date: December 31, 2025
Address: 845 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6
Price: $155 per person (First Seating), $190 per person (Second Seating)
Reserve Now: Book Here
However you’re closing out the year, the only real rule is to eat well and not stress the small stuff.
Book what fits your mood and make sure to show up on time.
Here’s to a full table, good company, and a Happy New Year!