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Vegan fine dining restaurant with sushi rolls, salads, entrees, desserts and other items. Reported closed October 2023.
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1079 Mainland St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 5P9
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- Reservations required
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 31 Oct 2023 by AlisonCole
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Added by Glennlews on 21 Jan 2022
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52 Reviews
First Review by Glennlews
jalapenohands
Points +368
Fave restaurant - Edit
Some of the best meals I’ve ever had have been from Nightshade. Make it a priority to eat here.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-27
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ChristopherDiCo
Points +114
Love it, BUT… - Edit
These best, most creative fancy vegan food in YVR. I’m surprised I haven’t reviewed yet! Have been 3x. 1st time was 5 stars. 2nd time, heavily salted food, 4 star. 3rd time, overly salted food, noticed by all at the table (and I do cook with salt). I told the staff, who admitted a problem. A lot of money for over seasoned food. They should do better. Last time was in May 2023. Hope it’s better.
Read morePros: Creativity , Number of options, Staff
Cons: Salt, Salt, Price
AlisonCole
They permanently shut down a few months ago, did they not? (Google says yes, but their website is still up.)
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Unibrows97
Points +417
Favourite restaurant - Edit
I have been coming to this restaurant for a year and it has become my favourite spot. Please never take the truffle mushroom gyoza off the menu. It’s incredible
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ErikSchlangen
Points +20
Excellent vegan restaurant - Edit
Food, service, location
Read moreMany options, outside seatings...have to go there when visiting Vancouver
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-09
Pros: Only vegan options, Perfect food and drinks
Cons: Not really
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IngridZ
Points +494
Very good - Edit
Gyoza was so good, must try it! Ravioli was great too! Ravioli tasted a little bit under salted which was perfect for me.
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GillianDAlleva
Points +34
Great food - Edit
Definitely on the more expensive side as portions are on the small side, it was excellent food and unique
Read morePros: Taste
Cons: Serving size
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Alaur
Points +26
I wish i had the same food at home! - Edit
Food is very good. Proportions are a bit small though.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-10
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MartaOlivarRuiz
Points +37
Good, but I expected more - Edit
Plates were cleary elaborated but the taste was not as good as we expected. Dessert was AMAZING! I recomend to visit at least once.
Read morePros: Elaborated plates, Quality, Dessert
Cons: Price
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mjs-nj
Points +55
Great for special meal - Edit
Great service, nice patio for dining. The sushi appetizer was very tasty. We had the mushroom Wellington and pasta special and finished with chocolate and cherry dessert. Wonderful meal.
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MicaBrdar
Points +167
EVERYTHING IS AMAZING - Edit
Everything we ate here was phenomenal! The house salad, pesto croquettes, sushi roll, risotto, pasta, and crème brûlée all exceeded expectations. We got quite full but couldn’t stop eating it was so delicious. Server was also very friendly and the atmosphere was quite nice.
Read morePros: Flavor and quality of food, Varied menu items, Friendly service
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jtyburski
Points +943
Excellent elevated vegan dishes - Edit
The flavour profiles of everything at Nightshade were amazing. I really liked that the dishes are more tapas style so you can share and try many things. Also, appreciated that everything really was focused on plants and not meat substitutions.
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Zurv
Points +613
Delicious - Edit
If you want a fine dining vegan experience come here! The location was great and the food was even better. Everything we had was delicious. I would be coming back to try their brunch menu next time I am in town. The crème brûlée dessert really topped off the meal.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Nice service , Location
Cons: EXPENSIVE, Small portions
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EABessel
Points +947
Delicious, small portions - Edit
Overall tasty, inspired flavors. Outstanding service and lovely space. Portions were small. The sweet/savory turnover pastry was fantastic. Recommended.
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MichelleHA
Points +177
Definitely worth it for a special evening out - Edit
Amazing upscale vegan restaurant in a hip neighborhood. Glad to have made a visit here!
Read morePros: All vegan fine dining
Cons: Expensive
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alexnorthey
Points +64
Amazing! - Edit
An amazing restaurant to bring anyone. Super fun tasting so many different dishes. I always look forward to going here!
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ghansman
Points +897
Overpriced, underwhelming - Edit
Nice for a patio, like other placed in Vancouver's Yaletown. But the food is hit and miss. One dish will wow you, the next will have you going "meh" - and you'll leave hungry. We had to ask for a few things (utensils, wine cooler, etc.) that weren't brought to table; not the sort of basic mistakes that should be made at a restaurant with this price point.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-16
Pros: All vegan
Cons: Portion size, Taste of several items
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FrancheskadelPilar
Points +618
Tapas style restaurant - Edit
Stylish, hip, & modern food to share. Best to come here with a larger group of people to try as many things on their menu as possible. Some of the dishes were a hit or miss for me personally, but I’m glad to have tried so many dishes to explore new flavours & textures. Such a creative menu, sure to pleasure the tastes of different people. Quite pricey (which is expected in the heart of Yaletown) & the dishes are not that big, but still great experience for special occasions. Would come back here again for their risotto, tempura sushi & truffle gyozas, & their desserts (to die for tbh). All the dishes are beautifully plated as well, with gorgeous ceramic stoneware. I appreciated the details that the chefs put into their work.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-05
Pros: Creative flavours , Good service, Tapas style
Cons: Pricey, Smaller portions
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mwwmsg
Points +109
Amazing food - Edit
What a great evening and probably the most decedent vegan meal I have ever had! A must stop if you’re in the city.
Read morePros: Fully Vegan, Fine Dining Experience
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DanikaSnook
Points +309
Deluxe shareables - Edit
Creative, delicious, new - we had the truffle gyozaz, jackfruit schnitzel, braised black bean seitan, and morcilla. It was all amazing. The morcilla was a little less flavourable and a little too pricey in comparison.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Some foraged ingredients , Very yummy and different
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tkash
Points +74
Fantastic Vancouver Find - Edit
Just arrived in Vancouver and was treated to amazing service and fantastic food.
Read morePros: All vegan with great variety, Aromatic use of spice
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Inclined2Love
Points +154
Delicious Nightshade! - Edit
Empanadas are a must! Great service. Our server Samantha made thoughtful recommendations and we enjoyed everything. Pretty food, colorful and tasty.
Read morePros: GREAT menu , Excellent service , Wonderful flavors
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PrairieEarth1
Points +230
Fine dining indeed - Edit
I dream of having a restaurant like Nightshade in my city. Fine dining, 100% vegan, nice service, lovely atmosphere. Three of us shared truffle gyoza with salad, veg bhaaji, pavé, karaage, yuzu crème brûlée, a cocktail and two glasses of wine for a little over $45 apiece. Each was beautifully presented, with a balance of flavours and textures. Some picky points: I found the pavé tasty, but over-browned and oily, and the crème brûlée runny, but the bright touch of yuzu, fruit garnish and perfectly caramelized sugar topping will live in my memory. The corner where we were seated was too dimly lit for dinner with friends, but quite acceptable for a busy Saturday night, when we hadn’t made a reservation. A lovely dining experience.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Elevated dishes & atmosphere, Location
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Mimi96
Points +204
Creative Vegan Dishes - Edit
We had a wonderful experience at Nightshade a few weeks ago. Had the jerk mushroom wellington and my partner had the ravioli. The staff was also very friendly and we will definitely comeback.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-02
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MKF
Points +62
Creative, colorful & complex flavors - Edit
The food is colorful and artistic in presentation, and the menu is clearly well thought out with creative, complex, and delicious flavors. Nightshade is more tapas style, so multiple plates are recommended. We got one small plate (Belgian Waffles with mushrooms) and two large plates (one was a special for the night and the other was their eggplant dish), and this was plenty of food for us.
Read moreNightshade is definitely on the fancier end of vegan culinary, but if you go for their food and avoid having a cocktail, you can keep the bill for this level of high-end cuisine, affordable.
Pros: Creative menu, Complex flavors
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reduce
Points +88
Dine out here 😌 - Edit
Some colleagues and I dined here on a Thursday night. Glad we arrived early because it was full by the time we left. Deinitely go here for a classy atmosphere, tasty cocktails, and a variety of flavorful, seasonal dishes. Our server was fantastic. Highly recommend for a fancy night.
Read morePros: Seasonal menu, Upscale interior, Unique dishes
Cons: Pricey
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christine.werk
Points +50
Must try! - Edit
Every bite was amazing in texture, flavour and presentation
Read morePros: Fine dining vegan food , Excellent staff , Fantastic taste
Cons: Only exists in Vancouver
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DavidGwynne
Points +222
Simply amazing, inventive and unique - Edit
We loved our brunch in Nightshade. The food is inventive, unique and superb. Staff were attentive, friendly and efficient. I cannot recommend Nightshade highly enough.
Read moreYou can easily make a reservation but that wasn’t necessary for brunch.
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-23
Pros: Stylish venue, Lots of great options, Delicious
Cons: Small portions
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