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Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall

Name: Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall
Address: 555 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC, V7X 1M8, CA
Price range: $$$$

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Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall is one of the best bistro restaurants in Vancouver for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Vancouver.

There's a particular kind of downtown room that tries to be everything at once — bar, bistro, patio, background music curated within an inch of its life — and Central Bentall mostly pulls it off.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

There's a particular kind of downtown room that tries to be everything at once — bar, bistro, patio, background music curated within an inch of its life — and Central Bentall mostly pulls it off. That 360-degree bar anchors the 3,500 square feet, and the shelves of retro speakers along the back wall tell you exactly what this place wants to be about. It's a mood, and the natural light does a lot of the work; by day it feels open and unhurried, which is more than most Bentall lunch spots manage. As a date room, I'd steer you toward the shoulder hours — the 2–5pm or late 9pm-to-close happy hour, when the $5 drinks and the dimming light let two people actually hear each other. Start with the tableside truffle fries, dressed at the table with parmesan cream, because a little theatre never hurts. The Pressed Ahi Tuna Sushi is a Vancouver exclusive worth ordering. It's not a hushed, intimate bistro — it's a lively CRAFT-family room that knows its crowd. Come for the buzz, stay through the quieter tail of the evening.

Sophie Laurent, Food Editor

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Splurge territory

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Vancouver | 555 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8, Canada

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Splurge territory

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8.9/10

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Vancouver | 555 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8, Canada

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Tableside Dressed Truffle Fries

Pressed Ahi Tuna Sushi

Lemon Peppered Calamari

Honolulu Ahi Poke Bowl

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What makes Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall worth the move

Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 978 Google reviews.

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9.6 from 978 Google reviews

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Bistro in Vancouver

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Splurge territory

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Google rating: 9.6 from 978 reviews

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Address: 555 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8, Canada
Price: $$$$
TastyPals score: 8.9/10
Google rating: 9.6 (978 reviews)
Cuisine: Bistro
Neighborhood: Vancouver

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What cuisine does Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall serve?

Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall is a Bistro restaurant located in Vancouver, Vancouver. There's a particular kind of downtown room that tries to be everything at once — bar, bistro, patio, background music curated within an inch of its life — and Central Bentall mostly pulls it off.

What is Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall best for?

Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall is best for date night. Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 978 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall?

Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.6 from 978 reviews

What should I order at Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall?

Start with Tableside Dressed Truffle Fries, Pressed Ahi Tuna Sushi, Lemon Peppered Calamari and Honolulu Ahi Poke Bowl. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall worth visiting?

Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall holds a 9.6 Google rating from 978 reviews. Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 978 Google reviews.

Where is Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall located?

Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall is located at 555 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall good for a date night?

Yes — Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall is tagged for date night dining. Central Restaurants - Vancouver Bentall works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 978 Google reviews.

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