Fodor's Expert Review Royal Dinette

House-made pickles and preserves line the walls of this bright and modern "farm to Downtown" hot spot, extending the availability of BC produce throughout the drizzly Vancouver winter. Don't let the old-fashioned diner-style counter fool you—the food here is seasonal and local with menus changing quarterly to showcase what's fresh. Bright vegetable dishes like summer squash with goat feta, tayberry, almonds, and basil complement house-made pasta (including gluten-free options) and hearty meat dishes like sweetbreads with broccoli, smoked peanuts, and oyster mushrooms or Berkshire pork with peach, black beans, pumpkin seeds, and cilantro. Even the drink list leans local, with plenty of BC beers on offer and cocktails that incorporate house-made tonic, hot sauce, and milk liqueur.