Elisa Vancouver

Elisa sits on Hamilton Street, holding the no. 19 spot on the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list. It also holds a Wine Spectator Excellence Award. The room runs smart, featuring wood-fired grills that produce a contemporary menu of steaks and seafood.

The restaurant balances the gravity of a classic steakhouse with the pace of a modern dining room. While older steakhouses in the city often rely on heavy mahogany, Elisa uses an open floor plan to feel lighter. It is a fifteen-minute walk from the Gastown bustle, a distance that keeps tourist density at bay while offering a wine-driven experience that justifies a trip across town. You choose it for the specific heat of the grill and the depth of the cellar rather than the street’s usual offerings.