Best places: American restaurants in Vancouver, Canada

Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides.

Fast-food outlet serving up namesake root beer, plus burgers, chicken & fries.

Fast-food outlet serving up namesake root beer, plus burgers, chicken & fries.

Casual, eclectic menu & Sunday brunch in an intimate eatery with old-world decor & live rock music.

Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

Innovative Italian cuisine & Spanish tapas, plus gelato & craft cocktails in a contemporary setting.

Enduring corner eatery with a vintage vibe that dishes out unfussy diner grub & Greek classics.

Sleek eatery offering upscale Pacific Northwest fare plus views & a bustling rooftop bar.

🫤 We were looking for a place to eat our first night visiting Vancouver and decided to try Vera's since it was close to our hotel. Unfortunately, the experience was largely disappointing. + Good service. We were promptly greeted by the two ladies working there. They were friendly and both checked in...

Beef burgers with standard & Japanese variations, served with fries & soft drinks through a window.

Chain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.

Chic, airy setting for inventive comfort food & classic dishes plus cocktails & 30 beers on tap.

😠 This place was very disappointing. I saw reviews and really thought we were in for a treat. We had the calamari for an appetizer and it was cold. And as a party of five, only one enjoyed their entrée. Speaking on my own (I can't remember what I got but there was pineapple/jalapeño salsa or something...

Smart Canadian restaurant serving breakfast & West Coast cuisine in the lobby of the Sheraton.

Classy hotel spot with high ceilings & a wood interior for drinks & modern pub grub.

Fast-food outlet serving up namesake root beer, plus burgers, chicken & fries.

Fast-food outlet serving up namesake root beer, plus burgers, chicken & fries.

Local craft beers & eclectic Mediterranean-inspired menu plus live bands in a warehouse setting.

Fast-food outlet serving up namesake root beer, plus burgers, chicken & fries.

😠 Three of the last four health inspections: "Not in Compliance - Premises has signs of rodent activity." (available to the public on the Coastal Health Website) If that wasn't enough, this place also burns the %^#$ out of the burgers they cook. Hard pass.