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Grapes & Soda

Name: Grapes & Soda
Address: 1541 W 6th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V6J 1R1, CA
Telephone: (604) 336-2456
Price range: moderate

Wine Bar•Vancouver•moderate

Grapes & Soda is one of the best wine bar restaurants in Vancouver for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Vancouver.

Grapes & Soda has built a particular kind of reputation in Vancouver — not loud, not trend-chasing, but quietly gravitational.

Editorial review•May 5, 2026

Grapes & Soda has built a particular kind of reputation in Vancouver — not loud, not trend-chasing, but quietly gravitational. The room is described in consistently specific terms by those who know it: reclaimed wood, a long banquette, a bar kept deliberately intimate. It is the kind of space that reportedly slows people down, where the gap between tables and the low, warm light seem to be doing as much work as whatever is in the glass. Satoshi Yonemori's beverage program rotates natural wines with the seriousness of a small cellar and the ease of a neighborhood pour, and that tension — rigorous but unshowy — appears to set the tone for everything else. The kitchen, shaped by Ron Shaw's instincts, is known for a menu that earns attention beyond the wine list. The mushroom parfait on toasted sourdough is consistently cited for its deliberate density — a dish that reads as considered rather than rich. The stinging nettle and crème fraîche casoncelli appears regularly in accounts of the evening as the dish that makes people linger, the kind of restrained pasta that reportedly rewards a second glass rather than demanding one. The charcuterie béchamel croquetas are known for arriving crisp and generous, without ceremony. The buckwheat egg noodles in chili oil round out a menu that diners describe as coherent — each dish doing exactly what it promises, nothing inflated for effect. This is, by most accounts, a date restaurant in the truest sense — not simply because the lighting flatters, but because the pacing is slow enough that conversation finds its shape. The room seats few, the kitchen runs Tuesdays through Saturdays, and reservations are the practical move. Arrive with time, book ahead, and let the casoncelli and the wine list decide the rest of the evening.

Sophie Laurent, Food Editor

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Rating (Google) 9.2

496 reviews

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Rating

Based on 496 reviews

Best used for

date night and dinner

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

Vancouver · 1541 W 6th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1R1, Canada

Price

moderate

Google rating

9.2 from 496 reviews

Phone

(604) 336-2456

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What to order

Signature dishes at Grapes & Soda

Southern BBQ–spiced nuts

almond, walnut, cashew, pumpkin seed

Mushroom parfait, toasted sourdough

hibiscus pickled red onion, chives

Charcuterie béchamel croquetas

3 pieces

Stinging nettle & crème fraîche casoncelli

charred asparagus & broccolini, morel mushroom, lemon puree

Buckwheat egg noodles, chili oil

onsen egg, preserved mustard greens, pickles, sesame

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What makes Grapes & Soda worth the move

Grapes & Soda looks like a good night-out option in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Southern BBQ–spiced nuts and Mushroom parfait, toasted sourdough also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 496 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.2 from 496 Google reviews

Best used for

date night and dinner

Style

Wine Bar in Vancouver

Spend

moderate

Best for

wine dinner date night wine bar

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Google rating: 9.2 from 496 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: Southern BBQ–spiced nuts, Mushroom parfait, toasted sourdough, Charcuterie béchamel croquetas

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9.2 from 496 reviews

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Editorial review by Sophie Laurent

There's a small ceremony to eating here that most Vancouver hot pot rooms skip: the cloisonné copper pots, the charcoal glowing underneath, the sense that dinner is an event rather than a transaction.

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Address: 1541 W 6th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1R1, Canada
Phone: (604) 336-2456
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.2 (496 reviews)
Cuisine: Wine Bar
Neighborhood: Vancouver

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What cuisine does Grapes & Soda serve?

Grapes & Soda is a Wine Bar restaurant located in Vancouver, Vancouver. Grapes & Soda has built a particular kind of reputation in Vancouver — not loud, not trend-chasing, but quietly gravitational.

What is Grapes & Soda best for?

Grapes & Soda is best for wine, dinner, date night, wine bar. Grapes & Soda looks like a good night-out option in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Southern BBQ–spiced nuts and Mushroom parfait, toasted sourdough also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 496 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Grapes & Soda?

Grapes & Soda is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 496 reviews

What should I order at Grapes & Soda?

Start with Southern BBQ–spiced nuts, Mushroom parfait, toasted sourdough, Charcuterie béchamel croquetas and Stinging nettle & crème fraîche casoncelli. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Grapes & Soda worth visiting?

Grapes & Soda holds a 9.2 Google rating from 496 reviews. Grapes & Soda looks like a good night-out option in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Southern BBQ–spiced nuts and Mushroom parfait, toasted sourdough also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 496 Google reviews.

Where is Grapes & Soda located?

Grapes & Soda is located at 1541 W 6th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1R1, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Does Grapes & Soda take reservations?

Yes, Grapes & Soda accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

Is Grapes & Soda good for a date night?

Yes — Grapes & Soda is tagged for date night dining. Grapes & Soda looks like a good night-out option in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Southern BBQ–spiced nuts and Mushroom parfait, toasted sourdough also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 496 Google reviews.

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