Food & Drinks in Richmond, BC

Home to flights, fashion, and food, Sea Island is where you’ll find Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet. From quick bites to high-end menus, it might just offer the most diverse range of restaurants in all of Richmond, including a pub where you can watch float planes take off and land.

Bridgeport is your entry to unique, interesting, and award-winning meals. Richmond Night Market, the largest Asian night market in North America, features hundreds of vendors with endlessly exciting food options. And there’s no shortage of fine dining if you’re craving something a little more refined. Visit restaurants within the AAA Four-Diamond-rated River Rock Casino Resort or Versante Hotel’s Cask Whisky Vault for their impressive collection of single malts, bourbons, and blended whiskies.

Explore countless new restaurants, cafes, and shops in Oval Village, one of Richmond’s most up-and-coming areas and home to the Richmond Olympic Oval. Constructed for the 2010 Winter Olympics, the Oval stands as an inspiring symbol of active community living. Whether you’re in the mood for cozy diners or delectable dumpling houses, there are several great dining spots all within walking distance—perfect for pre-workout fuel or post-game eats.

This busy city centre might look unassuming but boasts some of the world’s top Asian dining. Get started on Alexandra Road, aka Food Street, where 70+ restaurants can be found across just three city blocks. From there, the food adventures continue with must-try restaurants appearing in expected, and unexpected, places. You’ll find flavourful discoveries around every corner, in public markets, shopping malls, and even a parking garage. If you’re enjoying an evening on the town and in the mood for late-night munching, Golden Village is the place to be.

The past meets the present in the charming fishing village of Steveston. Reserve a table with a sunset view of the Pacific, stroll the picturesque streets and stop in at one of the many cafes, or head down to Fisherman’s Wharf for fresh seafood straight from returning boats. Wherever you wander, there’s great food on the menu. For a truly authentic Steveston Village experience, we recommend trying the fish and chips—they’re a local favourite for a reason.

Richmond’s eastern edge is an eclectic mix of country markets, roadside produce stands, U-Pick farms, and working farms that supply much of the produce for the rest of the country and numerous local restaurants. Stop in for fruits, vegetables, and more, fresh from the farm. There’s also a variety of craft breweries and wineries if you get thirsty along the way.