Published on Main · Restaurant · Vancouver
One of the hardest tables to get in Vancouver, and worth the wait.
Published on Main opened in Mount Pleasant in December 2019 and has since climbed to a Michelin star, a number 17 ranking on North America's 50 Best 2026, and a place on Canada's 100 Best. It is one of the toughest tables in Vancouver and one of the most rewarding.
The room is warm and low-lit, a Mount Pleasant storefront on Main Street that feels more neighborhood than temple, with an open kitchen and a bar program that pulls its own crowd and has become a destination in its own right. Chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson, a Red Seal-trained cook who has put the restaurant on the national map, works a Pacific Northwest menu with a strong Nordic streak, leaning on fermentation and foraged ingredients like elderflower, nettle and sea asparagus, all filtered through his Manitoban heritage and what the team is excited about that week.
The tasting menu is the headline event, currently running as the Harvest Fall Tasting Menu, alongside a Family Style Chef's Dinner and an a la carte menu that includes dishes like Side Stripe Prawn and BC Chanterelles. The card shifts constantly with the seasons, so expect the exact courses to change while the Pacific Northwest, fermentation-forward style stays constant.
Weeknights are the easier path to the full tasting menu. If the dining room is booked up, the a la carte bar takes walk-ins and delivers much of the same thrill without the wait. Dress is smart casual, and reservations for groups larger than six require booking in advance.
Address: 3593 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3N4, Vancouver
Published on Main takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Vancouver; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 17:00 - 23:00
- Tuesday: 17:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday: 17:00 - 23:00
- Thursday: 17:00 - 23:00
- Friday: 17:00 - 23:00
- Saturday: 17:00 - 23:00
- Sunday: 17:00 - 23:00
Frequently asked about Published on Main
How do I get a reservation at Published on Main in Vancouver?
Tables at Published on Main are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Vancouver plan, our Vancouver partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Published on Main?
Published on Main is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Published on Main?
Published on Main keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Published on Main located?
Published on Main is in Vancouver, at 3593 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3N4. MyRSVP can build it into a full Vancouver itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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