Gratifying combination of bistro and serious restaurant. A good place to end up after a Stanley Park walk, and minutes from Granville Island via tiny ferry boat. 1485 W. 12th Ave., 737-1485. A former Bishop's chef and maitre-d' started their own intimate, but excellent place. Basically, everything can be highly recommended.
Selections change according to what is fresh.
Phone well ahead. For devoted patrons, Tojo Hidekazu is the high priest of fresh, endlessly innovative Japanese food. It's hard to go wrong with anything on the menu. Shoes-off tatami rooms for private parties. If it's Italian, you'll find it here, and well handled.