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The Red Accordion

Name: The Red Accordion
Address: 1616 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC, V6G 2V5, CA
Telephone: (604) 428-6464
Price range: value

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The Red Accordion is one of the best burgers restaurants in Vancouver for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Vancouver.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

The Red Accordion is doing something Vancouver's burger scene rarely bothers with: it occupies a converted house on Alberni — roaring fireplace, stained glass windows — and still refuses to coast on the room. The setup is half traditional sit-down, half lounge with good bones, aimed at people who want their Saturday afternoon to feel considered without tipping into precious territory. What makes the sourcing argument land at this price point is how specific it gets: house-made sausage and bacon, Brandt Lake Wagyu ground for the burger, North Atlantic lobster pulled for a brunch dish that reportedly embarrasses spots charging twice as much. Farm-to-table is an easy flag to wave in this city; these are the receipts. The TRA Burger is the reason most people make the trip — Wagyu ground chuck with mozza and jalapeño Havarti, sun-dried tomato and roasted garlic aioli, crispy pancetta, and pickled red onion on a homemade bun. Every component is reportedly pulling its own weight: the Havarti for slow-building heat, the aioli for richness, the pickled onion to keep things from getting too heavy. For brunch, It's The Claw Vol.2 Benny reads like a flex on paper — North Atlantic lobster, two poached eggs, tobiko, béarnaise, all on fried dough — and diners consistently report it delivers on that promise. The Edamame Hummus & Fried Dough with bird eye chillies is how the kitchen opens things up: citrus-forward, with a back-of-throat heat that gets good notices as a starter. Fried dough shows up across the menu in multiple contexts, which tells you something about what the kitchen is proud of. Fireplace seats fill fast on weekends, so book ahead if that's where you want to land. Rule of thumb: Benny for brunch, TRA Burger for everything else.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Good value

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Vancouver | 1616 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2V5, Canada

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Good value

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8.1/10

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(604) 428-6464

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The Red Accordion is a clean first click in Vancouver when you want a burgers option you can trust. If Unable to extract signature dishes is your kind of order, that is a good sign. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,418 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 1,418 Google reviews

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dinner and Cheap Eats

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Burgers in Vancouver

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Good value

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Google rating: 9.2 from 1,418 reviews

Price point: value

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Address: 1616 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2V5, Canada
Phone: (604) 428-6464
Price: value
TastyPals score: 8.1/10
Google rating: 9.2 (1,418 reviews)
Cuisine: Burgers
Neighborhood: Vancouver

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What cuisine does The Red Accordion serve?

The Red Accordion is a Burgers restaurant located in Vancouver, Vancouver. The Red Accordion is doing something Vancouver's burger scene rarely bothers with: it occupies a converted house on Alberni — roaring fireplace, stained glass windows — and still refuses to coast on the room.

What is The Red Accordion best for?

The Red Accordion is best for cheap eats, burgers, dinner, local. The Red Accordion is a clean first click in Vancouver when you want a burgers option you can trust. If Unable to extract signature dishes is your kind of order, that is a good sign. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,418 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at The Red Accordion?

The Red Accordion is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.2 from 1,418 reviews

What should I order at The Red Accordion?

Start with Tra Burger, It's The Claw Vol.2 Benny and Edamame Hummus & Fried Dough. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is The Red Accordion worth visiting?

The Red Accordion holds a 9.2 Google rating from 1,418 reviews. The Red Accordion is a clean first click in Vancouver when you want a burgers option you can trust. If Unable to extract signature dishes is your kind of order, that is a good sign. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,418 Google reviews.

Where is The Red Accordion located?

The Red Accordion is located at 1616 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2V5, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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