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Chambar Restaurant

Name: Chambar Restaurant
Address: 568 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2L3, CA
Telephone: (604) 879-7119
Price range: value

Brunch•Strathcona•value

Chambar Restaurant is one of the best brunch restaurants in Vancouver for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Strathcona.

Chambar has spent years doing something Vancouver's dining scene tends to overthink: being a serious cocktail bar and a serious restaurant at the same time, without apologizing for either.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Chambar has spent years doing something Vancouver's dining scene tends to overthink: being a serious cocktail bar and a serious restaurant at the same time, without apologizing for either. The room is a converted Strathcona space with a Moroccan-Parisian brasserie mood — dark, close, the kind of atmosphere that costs real money to replicate from scratch. At price level one, that combination is rarer than it should be. This is a place people go when they plan to eat late on purpose, and the kitchen is apparently in on it — the hours and the room suggest a spot that hits its stride well after the early-bird crowd has called it a night. The menu pulls from a wide orbit but lands with a French-leaning center of gravity. Le Carpaccio opens the table in the way good starters are supposed to — precise, dressed with acid and sharpness, reportedly the kind of plate that resets expectations. Le Thon Rouge is what regulars apparently circle back to, the tuna handled with a seriousness that diners consistently describe as punching well above the price point. Onglet à l'Échalote — hanger steak with shallots — is classic bistro territory, a cut known for its mineral character, and the dish is built around a sauce that, by most accounts, is the whole argument for ordering bread. The Coulant au Chocolat closes things out as a warm chocolate dessert that, based on what regulars report, functions less like an afterthought and more like the reason you planned ahead. Book Thursday through Saturday, when the bar reportedly runs at full volume and the main room finds its rhythm — ask for that main room over the front section. The move, by most accounts, is Onglet à l'Échalote followed by Coulant au Chocolat; that pairing is what people seem to come back for.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Google 9.0 from 4,366 reviews

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dinner and Cheap Eats

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Strathcona | 568 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3, Canada

Price

Good value

Taste Score

8.2/10

Phone

(604) 879-7119

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Onglet à l'Échalote

8oz Grilled hanger steak, red wine caramelized shallots, parsnip & mustard purée, watercress

Le Thon Rouge

Seared Ahi tuna, pea tips & tahini, kabocha squash, miso coconut demi-glace

Le Carpaccio

Wagyu beef, cipollini onion ring, green peppercorn caramel, aioli, caper berries, pine nuts

Coulant au Chocolat

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What makes Chambar Restaurant worth the move

Chambar Restaurant is a reliable global choice in Strathcona in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. Asperges de Saison and Duo de Crevettes also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 4,366 Google reviews.

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9.0 from 4,366 Google reviews

Best for

dinner and Cheap Eats

Style

Brunch in Strathcona

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Good value

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Cheap Eats hidden gem dinner local

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Google rating: 9.0 from 4,366 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Asperges de Saison, Duo de Crevettes, Le Carpaccio

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Address: 568 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3, Canada
Phone: (604) 879-7119
Price: value
TastyPals score: 8.2/10
Google rating: 9.0 (4,366 reviews)
Cuisine: Brunch
Neighborhood: Strathcona

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What cuisine does Chambar Restaurant serve?

Chambar Restaurant is a Brunch restaurant located in Strathcona, Vancouver. Chambar has spent years doing something Vancouver's dining scene tends to overthink: being a serious cocktail bar and a serious restaurant at the same time, without apologizing for either.

What is Chambar Restaurant best for?

Chambar Restaurant is best for cheap eats, hidden gem, dinner, local. Chambar Restaurant is a reliable global choice in Strathcona in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. Asperges de Saison and Duo de Crevettes also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 4,366 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Chambar Restaurant?

Chambar Restaurant is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.0 from 4,366 reviews

What should I order at Chambar Restaurant?

Start with Onglet à l'Échalote, Le Thon Rouge, Le Carpaccio and Coulant au Chocolat. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Chambar Restaurant worth visiting?

Chambar Restaurant holds a 9.0 Google rating from 4,366 reviews. Chambar Restaurant is a reliable global choice in Strathcona in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. Asperges de Saison and Duo de Crevettes also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 4,366 Google reviews.

Where is Chambar Restaurant located?

Chambar Restaurant is located at 568 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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