The Acorn · Restaurant · Vancouver
The Main Street room that made vegetables the main event - beer-battered halloumi and all.
Vegetables are the main event at The Acorn, the Main Street room that put produce-forward fine dining on Vancouver's map and became a destination well beyond the vegetarian crowd. It sits in Mount Pleasant on the stretch that runs toward Riley Park.
Recognized in the Michelin Guide's Vancouver selection for three consecutive years, this is a locavore kitchen that treats produce with the seriousness most rooms reserve for meat: ultra-fresh, locally sourced and prepared in a zero-waste kitchen under head chef Matt Gostelow. The result is fine dining that happens to be meatless.
The beer-battered halloumi with Devil's Club tartar sauce has become the room's signature and a genuine reason to visit. Beyond that, the menu changes with the seasons, built around what local farms and foragers are bringing in that week, so returning diners will find a different lineup from one visit to the next. The space is intimate and design-forward, the kind of small, considered room where texture and seasoning carry the plate, so order across the menu and share.
The Acorn is a small room with an outsized reputation, so it books up, weekends especially, while weeknights are the calmer play. The kitchen's seasonal rhythm rewards a return visit throughout the year.
Address: 3995 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P3, Vancouver
The Acorn 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: 17:30 - 22:00
- Tuesday: 17:30 - 22:00
- Wednesday: 17:30 - 22:00
- Thursday: 17:30 - 22:00
- Friday: 17:30 - 22:00
- Saturday: Brunch 10:00 - 14:00, Dinner 17:30 - 22:00
- Sunday: Brunch 10:00 - 14:00, Dinner 17:30 - 22:00
Frequently asked about The Acorn
How do I get a reservation at The Acorn in Vancouver?
Tables at The Acorn are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Vancouver plan, our Vancouver partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at The Acorn?
The Acorn 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 The Acorn?
The Acorn 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 The Acorn located?
The Acorn is in Vancouver, at 3995 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P3. MyRSVP can build it into a full Vancouver itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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