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Working lunches in Vancouver.

Lunch close to the convention centre that's quick enough for a show day and quiet enough to talk business.

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Working lunch$$$

Miku

Granville Square, Canada Place Way, Coal Harbour · about 5 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre

Flame-seared aburi sushi with harbour views, right beside Canada Place. Window tables, a sushi bar and a private room make it easy for a client lunch.

Client dinnerViewsEasy walkPrivate room
Fits
Blue Sky private room seats 7 to 20, overlooking the harbour
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 5 min from the convention centre
Tip
The main entrance is on Howe Street at Canada Place Way.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 22, 2026
Working lunch$$$$

Hy's Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar

Hornby St, Downtown financial district · about 8 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre

Old-school steakhouse open since 1962, a few blocks from the financial district. Quiet tables and polished service suit a sit-down business lunch.

Client dinnerPrivate roomEasy walk
Fits
Semi-private downstairs rooms or a private upstairs room for 12 to 50
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 8 min from the convention centre
Tip
Lunch runs weekdays only, 11:30am to 2:30pm.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 22, 2026
Working lunch$$$

The Lobby Lounge & RawBar

Fairmont Pacific Rim, Canada Place · about 3 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre

Modern Japanese small plates and sushi in the Fairmont Pacific Rim lobby, across from the convention centre. Lighter and less formal than a full sit-down lunch.

Easy walkSharing platesRelaxedDaytime
Fits
Small tables; no private room or group capacity published
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 3 min from the convention centre
Tip
RawBar lunch runs 11am to 4pm daily; book on OpenTable or call 604-695-5300.
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Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 22, 2026
Working lunch$$$

Nightingale

West Hastings St, financial district · about 8 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre

David Hawksworth's casual room in a heritage building, with shareable West Coast plates and wood-fired pizza. Central and comfortable for colleagues or a visiting client.

Sharing platesEasy walkSemi-privateUnique room
Fits
Semi-private Chef's Table seats up to 18; full buyouts available
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 8 min from the convention centre
Tip
Group reservations for 8 to 12 are set menus with an automatic 20% gratuity.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 22, 2026

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