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, with a nod for sustainability along the way, this is a locavore kitchen that treats produce with the seriousness most rooms reserve for meat: ultra-fresh, locally sourced and prepared in a low-waste kitchen under head chef Matt Gostelow. The result reads as fine dining that happens to be meatless rather than a compromise.
The Michelin inspectors singled out dishes like sunchoke with salal berry and burnt onion, and the beer-battered halloumi that has become th
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
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, MyRSVP 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 runs 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. MyRSVP can build it into a full Vancouver itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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