Opening Soon
Vancouver’s first looks at new restaurants under construction. Curated by Scout’s editorial team, these are places we feel will eventually prove worthy of our readers’ dollars (and no, restaurants don’t pay to be included). Got a tip about an interesting restaurant or food-related business in the works? Let us know via michelle [at] scoutmagazine.ca.
2024
Elem
New Restaurant “Elem” to Open on Main Street This Fall
Anticipated: Fall 2024
El Gato Gab Gab
‘El Gato Gab Gab’ is Opening in Mount Pleasant This August
Anticipated: August 2024
June
New Concept from The Keefer Bar Team, June, is Coming to Cambie Village This Fall
Opening date TBD
Annabelle’s
Much-Teased ‘Annabelle’s’ is Almost Ready to Open Doors in Chinatown
Anticipated: Summer 2024
Janevca
Wood-Fire Inspired “Janevca” Aims to Open on Vancouver Island This Summer
Anticipated: Summer 2024
Plain Jane Ice Cream
‘Plain Jane Ice Cream’ is Almost Ready to Satisfy Your “Not Too Sweet” Summer Cravings
Open
Mercato di Luigi (Chinatown)
Kitchen Table Expands to Chinatown: Take a Look Inside New Daytime Deli and Wine-Focused ‘Cantina Di Luigi’
Anticipated: June 2024
Selene Aegean Bistro
New Restaurant ‘Selene Aegean Bistro’ Slated to Open in Hastings-Sunrise
Opening date TBD
Ombré
Wolf in the Fog Team Set to Open Ombré in Tofino, Summer 2024
Opening date TBD
Via Tevere Pizzeria Napoletana Main Street
Via Tevere’s New Main Street Location Opens May 15th!
Anticipated: May 15th, 2024
Four Winds Beach House & Brewery
Four Winds Beach House & Brewery is Opening Soon in Tsawwassen
Anticipated: 2024
Lila
Lila, A New ‘Modern Indian’ Restaurant from the Founders of Acorn and Vij’s is Coming to Main Street
Open
Emmaline’s
Good News for Victoria: “Emmaline’s” is Coming to Quadra Village
Anticipated: June 2024
La Marzocco
A New Hub for Coffee Innovation is Set to Open in Vancouver Next Week
Open
Good Thief
A Look Inside Good Thief, Opening in Mount Pleasant This Week
Opening date TBD
Slo Coffee
Slo Coffee Aiming to Bring a New Pace to the Fraserhood by Summertime
Anticipated: Late Spring / Early Summer 2024
Don’t Argue Slice Shop (Inside Caffe Soccavo)
Iconic Vancouver Pizzeria Reopens as ‘Don’t Argue Slice Shop’ on Commercial Drive
Open
Meo
New Chinatown Bar, Meo, Set to Officially Open March 13th
Open
La Taqueria (W Hastings)
La Taqueria Takes New Location on West Hastings
Opening date TBD
2023
Merci Boulangerie
Merci Boulangerie Gets Ready to Open on Commercial Drive in Early 2024
Open
Dovetail
Dovetail Restaurant Brings California Vibes to Yaletown
Open
Bar Haifa
‘Bar Haifa’ Slated to Open Doors in Downtown Vancouver This Month
Open
Andrea Gail
Andrea Gail Opens at 1867 Powell Street in East Van
Open
Bar Tartare
Bar Tartare: Open and Pouring Wine Starting Now!
Open
Osteria Elio Volpe
Osteria Elio Volpe Officially Opens In Cambie Street Village
Open
Gary’s
New Neighbourhood Spot, Gary’s, is Gearing Up to Open in Fairview in Late September
Open
The Flamingo Room
‘The Flamingo Room’ Opens Doors on Commercial Drive
Open
Monzo Burger
A First Look Inside ‘Monzo’, Opening Soon at Vancouver House
Open
Mah Milk Bar
Mah Milk Bar Aims to Blend Local Community Charm with Melbourne Coffee Culture
Open
The Watson
A Look Inside ‘The Watson’, Opening Doors in Mount Pleasant This Week
Open
Shuck Taylor’s Oyster Bar
Jess Taylor of “Wandering Mollusk” Prepares to Open a Brick-and-Mortar
Open
Dear Gus Snack Bar
Dear Gus: Vancouver’s Most Adorable Wine Bar?
Open
Please! Beverage Co.
Please! Beverage Co.’s New Tasting Room Opens Doors in Mt Pleasant
Open
Street Hawker
New Burger Joint from Potluck Hawker Eatery Team is Opening Soon on Main Street
Open
Lucky Taco (River District)
A Look Inside Lucky Taco, Opening in River District This Month
Open
Bufala (River District)
Bufala’s Newest Italian-Inspired Pizzeria Set to Open in River District, March 1st
Open
This is Wine School
‘Wine School’ is Officially In Session in Chinatown, Feb. 1st, 2023
Open
WA! CURRY
New Aburi Concept, WA! CURRY, Opening Soon in Downtown Vancouver
Open
Chancho Tortilleria on The Drive
Chancho Tortilleria Now Open At 2096 Commercial Drive
Open
Tall Shadow Bakery
‘Tall Shadow Bakery’ to Open in Hastings Sunrise Early Summer 2023
Open
Mahony’s Tavern
Mahony’s Tavern Convention Centre Re-Opening Soon at Canada Place
Open
The Painted Ship
Late-60s Counterculture Inspired ‘The Painted Ship’ Opens Softly in Kits March 2nd
Open