1931 Gallery Bistro at the Vancouver Art Gallery

4.4

525 reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

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1931 Gallery Bistro, located on the second floor of the Vancouver Art Gallery and boasting Vancouver's best patio, is a lush bistro featuring a menu inspired by Vancouver, its art and its peoples.

All proceeds from 1931 Gallery Bistro go to support the Vancouver Art Gallery and it's programming.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Pacific Rim
Hours of Operation
Daily 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(604) 662-4831
Website
http://www.1931gallerybistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Gleb Podshibyakin

Location
750 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
Robson/Howe
Parking Details
While the Gallery itself does not have public parking, your best bet is to use one of the many local parkades – Robson Square Complex (enter from Howe Street), Hotel Vancouver Parkade (enter from Hornby Street) and Pacific Centre Mall parkade (enter from Howe Street). There is also limited street parking on Hornby and the surrounding cross streets.
Public Transit
Skytrain Stations: Vancouver City Centre Station (Canada Line), Granville Station (Expo Line) Bus Routes: 4, 7, 10, 14, 16, 50 at Howe Street + West Georgia (Stop ID: 54830)
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Avocado Toast** ^CA$20.00
Focaccia, Smashed Avocado, Cherry Tomato, Hummus, Shallots, Feta, Togarashi
Smoked Salmon Eggs BenedictCA$24.00
Steelhead, Lemon Ricotta, Fennel, Pickled Cucumber
Avocado & Tomato Benedict*CA$18.00
Fresh Tomato, Avocado, Fried Garlic
Ham BenedictCA$20.00
Smoked Ham, Paprika, Truffle Aioli
Fruit Bowl^CA$13.00
Greek Yogurt, Seasonal Fruit, Homemade Granola
PB & J Toast*CA$15.00
Peanut butter, Raspberry Jam

Additions

Extra BenedictCA$10.00
Poached EggCA$3.00
Smoked SalmonCA$10.00
AvocadoCA$4.00
Poached EggCA$3.00
Side Caesar SaladCA$7.00
Side Fruit BowlCA$6.00

Pastries

CroissantCA$6.00
Butter, Homemade Jam
DanishCA$5.00
Daily Selection

Lunch Favorites

Offered Daily from 10am – 4pm

Bison BurgerCA$25.00
Cheddar, Brioche, Potato Wedges, Gochujang, Pickled Cucumber, Red Onion, Tomato, Lettuce
Salmon BurgerCA$23.00
Brioche, Wild Salmon, Papaya Slaw, Tartar, Potato Wedges, Lettuce
Bahn Mi CroissantCA$22.00
Lemongrass Chicken, Papaya Slaw, Cilantro, Peanuts, Gochujang, Caesar Salad
Kale Caesar** ^CA$18.00
Romaine, Bacon, Capers, Prosociano, Lemon, Croutons, Fried Garlic, Egg
Tuna PokeCA$22.00
Rice, Pineapple Salsa, Edamame, Bonito, Nori, Kimchi Aioli, Sweet Soy, Corn, Sesame, Shallot
Bibimbap
Rice, Pickled Cucumber, Pickled Red Cabbage, Edamame, Corn, Gochujang Aioli, Gai Lan, Egg
- VeganCA$20.00
- ChickenCA$23.00
- BeefCA$22.00
- Salmon^CA$23.00

Sides

Potato Wedges** ^CA$5.00
Truffle Aioli
Caesar Salad** ^CA$7.00
Prosociano, Caper, Fried Garlic, Crouton
Miso Cauliflower Bites** ^CA$8.00
Cauliflower Florets, Turmeric Miso Glaze

Desserts

Raspberry Cheesecake** ^CA$12.00
Raspberry Cashew Cheese Cake, Raspberry Glaze, Lemon Curd
Chocolate Fudge CakeCA$14.00
Candied Pecan, Dolce de leche

What 525 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

525 Reviews

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Sara
Vancouver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 14 October 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
I was kinda disappointed this time. I have visited this café before pandemic (Actually the owners changer during pandemic.) . It was wonderful atmosphere , you hear clasical music and birds sounds. I remember all good memories there. However this time its all gone. I would not go back again.
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JoanieD
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and beautifully presented. I highly recommend the raspberry cheesecake! It is so pretty that I almost didn’t want to eat it…but was sooo glad when I did! Great service too.
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LaniP
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location for brunch and catching up with old friends!
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JGeo
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 28 September 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Slow to get a table. Good food, but the fudge cake was a bit dry and the croissant bang mi was a little white washed. The location and overall ambiance of the bistro was great.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 24 September 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had such a lovely brunch! Me and my friends really enjoyed our eggs Benedict and can’t wait to come back!
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None
Vancouver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 18 September 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
The deck outside is wonderful but the Music and vibe is a bar space and so not suitable to a gallery visit with my niece. I sure hope the new gallery will offer a cafe more suitable to a variety of gallery goers. The price point was too high fir students and seniors, constant bar beat too loud for seniors and others, menu limited and quality of food much lower than the price point. Total disappointment.
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Anne
Vancouver
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 September 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
All three of us ordered the Avocado and Tomato Eggs Benedict and were very unimpressed with the bread it was served on - apparently focaccia bread. The bread crust was very thick and nearly impossible to cut through and the bread itself felt tough and stale. It was truly a task to cut through which very much took away from the enjoyment of the flavour of the meal as well as our conversation as we were wrestling with our food. Would strongly recommend that you either serve this dish on a croissant or other less tough bread or ensure that the focaccia is fresh and the crust is soft and cut-able.
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CDub
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 September 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tasty food, lovely and quiet surroundings (outside), efficient and pleasant staff
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JudithS
Vancouver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 9 September 2022
overall5food3service5ambience3
What do you mean WHERE to eat? Why not WHY eat there? Anyway, sorry to be picky but thought the question was rather limiting. The staff was excellent, the location superb, the menu a bit short, and the dish I chose - szchezwan (sp) prawns had very few prawns. The bread, while it looked good, was hard as a rock. The meal was not inedible but certainly could be improved. Regardless, I am very glad the Gallery Restaurant is open again and would like it to remain that way. Thanks for a nice time.
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oscarn
Vancouver
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 9 September 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
They changed the menu, but still good
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Quynhie
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 September 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Keegan - thank you for being great at what you do. Best patio in Downtown Vancouver for me! Food is satisfying and never disappoints. Sharing is fun! Dirty Chai, oat milk, iced lattes! Awesome meeting spot or date spot or Birthday! What a gem. And the profits go to the Art Gallery. Brilliant!
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BBurnaby
Vancouver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 September 2022
overall4food2service4ambience4
The avocado and humus Benny was VERY underwhelming. Not good value for money at all or even very tasty. Much too heavy on not very fresh bread. The avo was quite elderly too. Thank goodness my gin cocktail was good.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 30 August 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Wonderful ambiance. Good menu. We had the avocado toast, and the kale Caesar with a pitcher of Sangria. Best sangria I ever had- it had Cassis in it.
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Dutchtreat
Vancouver
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 30 August 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Service was prompt and friendly. Food was nicely presented, good portion size and tasty! Love this patio!!
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Nadipops13
Vancouver
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on 28 August 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
My goodness, the food was really good and the view was lovely above the art gallery. We had a great girls day with very good service as well!
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BJPO
Vancouver
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 August 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great deck, very nice menu for lunch. Would be nice to have something simple for dessert, like a cookie or ice cream ...
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AshleyA
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 August 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Lovely lunch spot or for evening drinks. Food and cocktails are consistently good.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The special occasion wasn't acknowledged. Not sure why they asked. The rest was great
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Mgray13579
Vancouver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 4 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat on the patio and it was beautiful. Nice music and great food.
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Mauve
Vancouver
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 28 July 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Wonderful outdoor location excellent food great friendly service.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 21 July 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
Horrendously slow service! Food and waiter were good but kitchen was unacceptable.
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deemc
Vancouver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 July 2022
overall4food3service3ambience4
Like all other places over the planet the Bistro could use more staff. There seem to be more hosts than wait staff. Given it's a long walk from kitchen to outer end of patio it might be good idea to have stations holding cutlery, coffee, water and salt and pepper etc. in couple of locations outside? Also, it could use more vegetarian options.
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Globotravo
Vancouver
42 reviews
vip
3.0
42 reviews
Dined on 9 July 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
Excellent food but AWEFUL service. 1. Server did NOT come to ask for drink orders 2. Server did NOT come to ask for food orders 3. Service put bill on table without asking 4. And they dare to start with 18% gratuity I’ve been coming to the throughout covid to support the business. I understand wait staff may be difficult to come by but basic training or courtesy warrants more. She did not once smiled or offered to take orders. Every time we had to wave her down. Only thing done spontaneously is put the bill on the table. II understand service needs time to return to normal but the attitude was uncalled for. On top of all this, they have the audacity to start at 18% gratuity. This is NOT the US - we actually have healthcare and a social system. Extremely disappointed. Will not return until they sort out the service.
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GloriaA
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 July 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Sat outside and the ambiance was lovely. Our server was very friendly, attentive and efficient. Food was good.
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MaureenM
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent outdoor dining and fantastic rice bowl option.6
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MirandaC
Edmonton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 July 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Great experience! Really amazing food and vibes. Would go back!
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RalphWiggum
Vancouver
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on 2 July 2022
overall2food1service2ambience3
Food came out cold and soggy. Had to send it back. The eggs were cold and salmon was soggy.
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PaulP
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
1931 Gallery Bistro is an awesome place for brunch. Went here for a Father's Day brunch with my wife, mother, father and grand-uncle. We all really enjoyed it, so I'd say it was mission accomplished. If you're going to the Art Gallery, make sure you reserve a spot at this bistro for a bite to eat after your visit.
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DavidH
Vancouver
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Minimalist environment giving just a step up from a cafeteria for the inside space. The outdoor space has much more atmosphere. Wait staff was superb.
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lizw
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food itself was excellent, each dish memorable and delicious. We appreciated the fact that our server prepared our bills separately, without being asked. He was also very patient, we took ages to decide on our orders
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HKHK
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service, and ambiance! Members of our party tried the steak and eggs, salmon benny, and the bison burger. All were excellent!
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MTCA
Vancouver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
The service, food and location were great! Their fancy Caesars though need a bit more work. They look lovely but they don’t taste great. Brine or salt or something is missing that could make these Caesars excellent.
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DianneH
Vancouver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall2food1service2ambience2
April I had s fabulous meal of a Bidon burger and truffle potatoes on a toasted sesame Brioche bun. I returned to have again and was so disappointed. Amazing square potatoes were gone as was bun. It was not toasted and had thousand island dressing which made bun soggy. Wait time was very long. I will not ever be returning.
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Marc
Calgary
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Craig was an amazing server and the supervisor, Carol was an absolute delight.
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Dave
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My server was fantastic. Very friendly and efficient. He really made me feel comfortable and not rushed at all. It was a perfect end after browsing the museum!
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ColleenS
London
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 2 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were six women who hadn't been all together for years. The service was excellent and we weren't rushed at all - we ended up staying for 2.5 hours. Such a pleasant change to be able to carry on a conversation in a quiet restaurant. The food was delicious, the setting is lovely.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 29 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely brunch. The ham Benedict was delicious as was my latte. Definitely will be back!
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CathyW
Vancouver
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on 29 May 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Been eyeing the food here for a while. Pics looks amazing. Finally made it and it was for our daughter's 19th bday. Very relaxed atmosphere as well as service. No pressure and super chill. Unfortunately the food was only 'ok'. Everything was cold and looked sad. Maybe bad lighting, who knows. The plus is that they gifted a cake for my daughter's bday which was unexpected and a pleasant surprise.
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RichardS
Chicago
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 20 May 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
We had high hopes for this restaurant, and liked the ambience, but were disappointed by the undistinguished food.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 May 2022
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Great food
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from 1931 Gallery Bistro at the Vancouver Art Gallery using the Order Online button. 1931 Gallery Bistro at the Vancouver Art Gallery also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. 1931 Gallery Bistro at the Vancouver Art Gallery also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 662-4831.

1931 Gallery Bistro at the Vancouver Art Gallery is rated 4.4 stars by 525 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for 1931 Gallery Bistro at the Vancouver Art Gallery

750 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7

Additional information

Cross Street
Robson/Howe
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Daily 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Pacific Rim
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
While the Gallery itself does not have public parking, your best bet is to use one of the many local parkades – Robson Square Complex (enter from Howe Street), Hotel Vancouver Parkade (enter from Hornby Street) and Pacific Centre Mall parkade (enter from Howe Street). There is also limited street parking on Hornby and the surrounding cross streets.
Public Transit
Skytrain Stations: Vancouver City Centre Station (Canada Line), Granville Station (Expo Line) Bus Routes: 4, 7, 10, 14, 16, 50 at Howe Street + West Georgia (Stop ID: 54830)
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Gleb Podshibyakin
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.1931gallerybistro.com/
Phone number
(604) 662-4831

1931 Gallery Bistro at the Vancouver Art Gallery

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Bahn Mi Croissant

Croissant

Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict

Brunch Classics

Avocado Toast** ^CA$20.00

Smoked Salmon Eggs BenedictCA$24.00

Avocado & Tomato Benedict*CA$18.00

Ham BenedictCA$20.00

Fruit Bowl^CA$13.00

PB & J Toast*CA$15.00

Additions

Extra BenedictCA$10.00

Poached EggCA$3.00

Smoked SalmonCA$10.00

AvocadoCA$4.00

Poached EggCA$3.00

Side Caesar SaladCA$7.00

Side Fruit BowlCA$6.00

Pastries

CroissantCA$6.00

DanishCA$5.00

Lunch Favorites

Bison BurgerCA$25.00

Salmon BurgerCA$23.00

Bahn Mi CroissantCA$22.00

Kale Caesar** ^CA$18.00

Tuna PokeCA$22.00

Bibimbap

Sides

Potato Wedges** ^CA$5.00

Caesar Salad** ^CA$7.00

Miso Cauliflower Bites** ^CA$8.00

Desserts

Raspberry Cheesecake** ^CA$12.00

Chocolate Fudge CakeCA$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitising

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

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