Restaurant

The Pleasant

Name: The Pleasant
Address: 2434 Main St, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3E2, CA
Telephone: (604) 283-5338
Price range: value

Contemporary•Mount Pleasant•value

The Pleasant is one of the best contemporary restaurants in Vancouver for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Mount Pleasant.

Editorial review•May 5, 2026

Mount Pleasant has been doing the slow-burn gentrification thing for years — murals going up, breweries multiplying, rents following close behind — and The Pleasant lands exactly where that neighbourhood currently lives. It's unpretentious enough to walk into after a shift, interesting enough to make you put your phone down. What makes it stand out in a block increasingly crowded with concept-forward spots is that it seems to genuinely understand the assignment: eat well, spend less than you planned, stay longer than you meant to. At a price-point-one entry, it makes the competition look like they're trying too hard. The menu reads like someone raided the better ideas in late-night bar food and actually saw them through. The Wonton Nachos are the tell — swapping the tortilla chip for wonton shells is a commitment to the bit that diners consistently cite as the reason to come back. The Popcorn Chicken and Waffle is reportedly built around real sweet-savory tension rather than novelty, the kind of dish that earns its place rather than just occupying space. Crispy Wings are exactly what the name advertises, no asterisk. The Pleasant Tacos hold their own on a menu that could have easily skipped the category, and the Mini Churros are a smart closer — small, shareable, and calibrated to send a table back out into the night feeling like they got away with something. The practical move is to come with three or four people and order across the menu, letting the Wonton Nachos and Crispy Wings anchor the table early while the Popcorn Chicken and Waffle and tacos follow. Walk-in suits the room better than a formal reservation. Sit where you can see the bar, and plan to stay a round longer than you budgeted for.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

Methodology•Vancouver guides•Editorial team

Main Street dinner casual night date night creative hidden gem

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Rating (Google) 8.6

206 reviews

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8.6

Rating

Based on 206 reviews

Best used for

date night and Main Street dinner

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Mount Pleasant · 2434 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2, Canada

Price

Good value

Google rating

8.6 from 206 reviews

Phone

(604) 283-5338

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What to order

Signature dishes at The Pleasant

Wonton Nachos

Wonton Chips, Fresh Pico De Gallo, Fresh Mango Salsa, Mixed Cheese with a Wasabi Aioli Drizzle

Popcorn Chicken and Waffle

Panko breaded chicken served with a Belgian style waffle, maple butter syrup

Crispy Wings

One pound of crispy wings

Pleasant Tacos

Choice of Pork Belly, Tandoori Masala Fish, Curried Cauliflower, or Mango Chipotle Fish

Homestyle Smash Burger

Twin crispy patties smothered in melted American cheddar, grilled onion, house sauce, and all the fixings. Served with fries or house salad

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What makes The Pleasant worth the move

The Pleasant works for date night in Mount Pleasant because the room and the food both help the evening land. Wonton Nachos and Popcorn Chicken and Waffle also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 206 Google reviews.

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Public rating

8.6 from 206 Google reviews

Best used for

date night and Main Street dinner

Style

Contemporary in Mount Pleasant

Spend

Good value

Best for

Main Street dinner casual night date night creative hidden gem

Know before you go

Google rating: 8.6 from 206 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Wonton Nachos, Popcorn Chicken and Waffle, Crispy Wings

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What diners are saying

0 diner reviews · reviewed by Carlos Mendez for The Pleasant

Google snapshot

8.6 from 206 reviews

TastyPals notes

Editorial review by Carlos Mendez

Yaletown gets a lot of sushi rooms that mistake price for ambition.

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Address: 2434 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2, Canada
Phone: (604) 283-5338
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 8.6 (206 reviews)
Cuisine: Contemporary
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant

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What cuisine does The Pleasant serve?

The Pleasant is a Contemporary restaurant located in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver. Mount Pleasant has been doing the slow-burn gentrification thing for years — murals going up, breweries multiplying, rents following close behind — and The Pleasant lands exactly where that neighbourhood currently lives.

What is The Pleasant best for?

The Pleasant is best for main street dinner, casual night, date night, creative, hidden gem. The Pleasant works for date night in Mount Pleasant because the room and the food both help the evening land. Wonton Nachos and Popcorn Chicken and Waffle also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 206 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at The Pleasant?

The Pleasant is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.6 from 206 reviews

What should I order at The Pleasant?

Start with Wonton Nachos, Popcorn Chicken and Waffle, Crispy Wings and Pleasant Tacos. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is The Pleasant worth visiting?

The Pleasant holds a 8.6 Google rating from 206 reviews. The Pleasant works for date night in Mount Pleasant because the room and the food both help the evening land. Wonton Nachos and Popcorn Chicken and Waffle also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 206 Google reviews.

Where is The Pleasant located?

The Pleasant is located at 2434 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is The Pleasant good for a date night?

Yes — The Pleasant is tagged for date night dining. The Pleasant works for date night in Mount Pleasant because the room and the food both help the evening land. Wonton Nachos and Popcorn Chicken and Waffle also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 206 Google reviews.

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