Emma Rose Léger is a full-time content creator, YouTube personality, and entrepreneur from Vancouver, BC. Through these social channels, Léger shares everything from fashion trends, travel inspiration, and daily lifestyle to her special affinity for olives — which includes a good dirty martini.
She has a substantial online presence which includes a jaw-dropping 616,000 Instagram followers and 136,000 YouTube subscribers.
Her love for olives and martinis even evolved into her own line of premium Kalamata and Castelvetrano olives, under her By Emma Rose brand.
So, if you’re looking for a restaurant in Vancouver that will serve up an amazing martini, she will know all of the best places to go. After all, she is a self-proclaimed dirty martini enthusiast, and her followers know this all too well.
Without further ado, here are the best places in Vancouver for a martini date night, according to Emma Rose Léger.
Reflections Terrace
The Reflections Terrace at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia is a beautiful spot to be, whether you like martinis or not. Just being in this hidden rooftop garden atmosphere is enough to visit it, no matter how good the drinks are. Although, according to Léger, this place serves up an amazing martini too — so, bonus points for that!
Nightingale
Nightingale is a Michelin-recommended restaurant, so you know it’s going to be good. Aside from serving up some seriously drool-worthy dishes, the eatery knows how to whip up a good martini too. Try the signature “Nightingale martini,” which includes Botanist Gin, green tea vermouth, Islay, and elderflower spritz.
The Lobby Lounge & RawBar
This polished spot inside of the Fairmont Pacific Rim is the perfect place to grab a martini, any way you like it, and pretend like you’re in a James Bond film. The bar even has live music from Monday to Saturday, so you can listen to some tunes while enjoying a fantastic drink, all at the same time.
Caffé La Tana
Adorable Italian-inspired grocer by day, wine bar by night. Although Caffé La Tana may be known for its fresh hand-made pasta and incredible imported wine selection, it also has some out-of-this-world martinis. If you want to feel like you’re sipping on a Martini in Italy, this is the place to go.
WestOak
WestOak is a trendy restaurant located in the heart of Yaletown that serves up a mean martini. It has a bright and airy patio located right next to a handful of other lively restaurants, so if you’re looking for some good people-watching while sipping on a good martini, this is the place to be.
Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Calling all lovers of both oysters and martinis — this one restaurant you can’t miss. Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, located inside the Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver, serves up sophisticated dishes and luxurious martinis. Sip on a dirty martini and enjoy some oysters, all at the same time while dining in this classy establishment.
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