Botanist
11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/vancouver, r/askvan14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Botanist draws recommendations for its tasting menu and cocktails. One diner describes a special atmosphere, though views depend on seating, while another praises the food without finding a view. Service gets a strong endorsement from a visitor who did not enjoy the food. A further critic sees little to distinguish it from other upscale restaurants, so experiences differ.
Address
Botanist, 1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9, Canada
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Tasting menu, Cocktails
- Best for
- Dates, Vegetarian
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/rosyposy15 in r/vancouver · Jan 2024ambience
Recommends it as a good-looking restaurant, noting it isn't cheap.
- Recommendsu/figgy_puzzle in r/askvan · Oct 2026
Calls it top tier.
- Recommendsu/icanhazhopepls in r/askvan · Nov 2024
Recommends Botanist for cocktails.
- Recommendsu/Fishferbrains in r/askvan · Jul 2025
Suggests Botanist at the Pac Rim as an enjoyable surprise worth considering instead of another spot.
- Recommendsu/Avenue_Barker in r/askvan · Sep 2026taste
Recommends it for great food paired with a decent view.
- Recommendsu/alaxbey in r/askvan · Oct 2026taste
Praises tasting menu and top-notch cocktails.
- Recommendsu/Alarmed-Smoke-1769 in r/askvan · Oct 2026taste
Calls it a favourite tasting menu.
- Recommendsu/Geenesb in r/askvan · Sep 2026ambience
Good atmosphere and a special experience, though views depend on seating.
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- Recommendsu/Chemical_Stock_4444 in r/askvan · Oct 2026
Names it as a recommendation.
- Mixedu/bigdeckenergii in r/askvan · Sep 2026taste
Rates the food the best among the suggestions but notes there is no view.
- Recommendsu/YVR19 in r/vancouver · Dec 2023
Among their favourites for vegetarian options.
- Caveatu/EthFlyer in r/askvan · Oct 2026
Says it's all the same as other spots; take with salt.
- Mixedu/archetyping101 in r/askvan · Sep 2026service
Excellent service and nice vibe, though they personally did not like the food.
- Recommendsu/lelbourne7 in r/askvan · Aug 2026
Listed among recommendations.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.