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Stanley Park
The simplest way to enjoy a meal in Stanley Park is by having a picnic—smoked salmon,
a selection of cheeses, a loaf of sourdough bread—you know the drill. But for something
a little more formal, three restaurants are all excellent alternatives, for lunch or dinner.
The least expensive place to eat in Stanley Park is
Prospect Point Café
(5601 Stanley
Park Dr., 604/669-2737, 11:30am-6pm daily in summer, shorter hours the rest of the year,
$12-22), near the south end of Lions Gate Bridge, with a large, cantilevered deck, from
which views extend across busyBurrard Inlet tothe North Shore andbeyondtothe moun-
tains. Fish and chips is the specialty, but you can also order dishes such as a Bavarian
smokie and a smoked salmon Caesar salad. Get there by driving along the Stanley Park
loop road or by walking up the steps from the sea-level promenade.
Between Second and Third Beaches is the
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Teahouse in Stanley Park
(Ferguson
Point, 604/669-3281, 11:30am-9:30pm Mon.-Fri., 10:30am-9:30pm Sat.-Sun., $15-28).
Originally built as an officers' mess within army barracks, the building of today contains
an intimate restaurant of connected rooms with bright, elegant surroundings set among
towering trees. Healthy, contemporary cooking is the order of the day. Look for starters
such as carrot and ginger soup and mains that range from pan seared halibut with tomato
and fennel salad to a pork chop smothered in mustard and applesauce. Vegetable sides are
extra. Reservations aren't generally necessary during the day, but reserve a table on the
heated patio to enjoy the evening sunset.
The
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Fish House in Stanley Park
(8901 Stanley Park Dr., 604/681-7275,
11:30am-9pm daily, $22-35) lies in a park-like setting in the southwest corner of the park,
away from the crowded promenade and surrounded by a bowling green and tennis courts.
The atmosphere is as refined as at the Teahouse, but a less adventurous menu attracts a
slightly older crowd. Seating is in one of three rooms or out on a deck. The service is ef-
ficient and the food well prepared. All of the usual seafood dishes are offered, as well as
a few unique choices. A meal could go something like this: crispy prawn spring rolls to
start, maple-glazed salmon as a main, and chocolate lava cake for dessert.
Market
This market, on Johnston Street, bustles with locals and tourists alike throughout the day.
In the tradition of similar European markets, shopping here is an unpretentious and prac-
tical affair,with lots oftalking, poking,andinquiring at stalls selling freshmeats, seafood,
