Here are some more ideas (not to lessen the above suggestions) to give some idea what's available.

Other downtown restaurants to be considered are English Bay Cafe and the Boathouse, both in the same area as the Raincity Grill, but with perhaps better views of English Bay, and higher prices. Near the north end of Denman St (next to the Westin Bayshore) is Cadero's, built on piles over the water and with a view of Coal Harbour (float planes and boats) and the North Shore mountains. Any of these would be suitable for lunch/brunch or dinner.

A little way out of downtown is the Cannery, world acclaimed seafood, right on Vancouver harbour -- between the grain elevators and container terminals -- i.e. "character." Only open for dinner.

The West End and the West Side (not the same thing, and not to be confused with West Van) have a large selection of great restaurants. For smaller groups there are many cool little places, often with live music if that's your taste, with a very varied range and ethnicity of foods. (My favourite is "Nyala" -- Ethopian food and live music, mostly jazz and folk.)

If I'm in town (and it's looking better every day) I'll arrange for a larger vehicle or minivan, and would be happy to chauffer people around. (But don't count on it until I'm certain to be available.)


[This message has been edited by Ken hAAmer (edited 03-07-2001).]