Dining options at YVR after customs?
 

I will be arriving at YVR this week from the U.S. I will have some time to kill waiting to meet a friend who is coming in on a slightly later flight. Once I clear Canadian customs, will I have access to any bars/restaurants at the airport? I assume there will be nothing available to me before I clear customs.
Thanks for any help and advice.

rittenhousesq

Your're right that there will be no choice before you clear Canadian Customs; however, once you've cleared there are lots of options.

What time of day will you be there? Obviously late at night your choices will be more limited.

http://www.yvr.ca/guide/todo/index.asp?id=2

mpc1
ex-YVR resident

At the Fairmont Airport Hotel inside the terminal, the lounge's kitchen is open fairly late. Not cheap, but usually great food.

Thanks! I'll be there noonish. I saw that list of restaurants but it wasn't clear if any were outside security.
Glad to hear I will have plenty of options. edit: now I see if I click on a restaurant I'm told if it is outside security :o

A popular choice for locals at YVR is "Milestones." It's a casual, sit-down place with good menu options. Prices are reasonable.

http://www.milestonesrestaurants.com/the-menu.html

It's located in the domestic terminal, on the departures level - A 7-10 minute walk from Canada Customs.

GOod if you like the airline good link. Milestones is owned by Cara.

FWIW, there is a bar as soon as you exit the customs hall. Not sure if it serves food.

Thanks everyone. Just had a very acceptable grilled salmon burger at KOHO, on my second bloody mary and enjoying the free wireless^