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    Flying Pig Yaletown

    Downtown, Vancouver

    Restaurant in Vancouver, Canada

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    The Read

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Flying Pig Yaletown is worth choosing when the brief is easy Vancouver dining, not a formal destination meal. It suits repeat visits, casual groups, low-pressure plans in Yaletown; trade up to a peer venue if the occasion needs premium steakhouse, seafood, or Mediterranean polish.

    About Flying Pig Yaletown

    Flying Pig Yaletown is a Vancouver venue with a casual dress code and evening-focused hours through much of the week. Choose it when you want a casual Vancouver option and timing that can work later in the evening, especially on Friday and Saturday.

    The venue is open Monday through Thursday from 3–11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM–12 AM, Sunday from 11:30 AM–10 PM. Beyond those basics, specific claims about cuisine, signature dishes, pricing, chef, service format, reservations, or dietary accommodations are not included.

    A casual Vancouver choice when formality would be the wrong call

    Choose this when the priority is a casual setting rather than a more formal dining plan. If the group is dressing up or anchoring a special-occasion meal, compare it with other Vancouver dining rooms before deciding. If the brief is simply a casual Vancouver meal with useful evening hours, Flying Pig Yaletown fits that lane.

    Do not overread it as a destination tasting-menu choice or as a restaurant defined by a specific cuisine or headline dish. Treat it as a practical Vancouver option with confirmed casual dress and published hours. For wider planning, compare it against our full Vancouver restaurants guide, or pair the meal decision with our full Vancouver hotels guide, our full Vancouver bars guide, our full Vancouver wineries guide, our full Vancouver experiences guide.

    Who should choose it, who should trade up

    Choose Flying Pig Yaletown for a casual Vancouver plan with hours that run until 11 PM Monday through Thursday, midnight on Friday and Saturday, 10 PM on Sunday. Trade up if the meal needs a clearly documented cuisine-led identity, a known chef, a formal service arc, or a special-occasion frame.

    For Vancouver cross-shopping, consider how casual you want the meal to be. Our full Vancouver restaurants guide can help place Flying Pig Yaletown alongside other local options. Named comparison points may include Blue Water Cafe, Blue Water Cafe & Raw Bar, Capo & The Spritz, Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill, Elisa, depending on the tone and formality you want from the meal.

    The takeThis is a place for people who want solid, well-sourced meals without the reservation lead times or price points of Yaletown’s tasting-menu rooms. The restaurant suits neighbourhood regulars, groups looking for dependable dinner options and after-work diners who value walk-in availability. Given the menu focus on steaks, roast chicken and seafood paella, evenings are a natural fit — the coverage of mid-tier dining in the write-up positions Flying Pig as a consistent, every‑night option rather than a special-occasion splurge.
    Venue detailsWheelchair Accessible
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextVancouver, Canada
    Explore VancouverNearby

    Planning details

    Location
    1168 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2S2, Canada
    Website
    theflyingpigvan.com
    Phone
    +16045681344
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Flying Pig Yaletown sits firmly in the neighbourhood category: unpretentious, approachable and rooted in the city’s converted-warehouse fabric. The room leans into industrial character — brick walls, exposed structure and generous ceiling heights — giving it a lived-in, historically layered feel that reads more like a long-standing local than a destination fine-dining address. The editorial framing stresses accessibility and consistency rather than culinary highest-reaching ambition, and the menu’s British Columbia sourcing complements that identity. Overall it feels like a relaxed, workaday Yaletown spot where the architecture and straightforward cooking are the main attractions.

    Best For

    This is a place for people who want solid, well-sourced meals without the reservation lead times or price points of Yaletown’s tasting-menu rooms. The restaurant suits neighbourhood regulars, groups looking for dependable dinner options and after-work diners who value walk-in availability. Given the menu focus on steaks, roast chicken and seafood paella, evenings are a natural fit — the coverage of mid-tier dining in the write-up positions Flying Pig as a consistent, every‑night option rather than a special-occasion splurge.

    Ordering Tips

    Lean into the house standouts listed as signatures: the New York Strip Steak, Mount Lehman Roasted Half Chicken and the West Coast Seafood Paella showcase the restaurant’s protein-driven, regionally sourced approach. Pulled Pork Poutine is another local-style favorite to try if you want a comforting, informal dish. The description highlights British Columbia sourcing, so prioritize items that foreground local ingredients. Because the restaurant’s appeal is accessibility and consistency, expect straightforward, well-executed versions of these classics rather than experimental tasting-menu offerings.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Cozy main dining room with warm lighting, bar seating, high-top tables, and an outdoor patio, creating a welcoming and lively atmosphere.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CozyLivelyModern

    Best For

    Casual HangoutGroup DiningBrunch

    Experience

    Open KitchenTerrace

    Sourcing

    Local SourcingFarm to Table

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium

    Signature Dishes

    • New York Strip Steak
    • Mount Lehman Roasted Half Chicken
    • West Coast Seafood Paella
    • Pulled Pork Poutine
    Planning details

    Location

    1168 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2S2, Canada · Directions

    +16045681344

    theflyingpigvan.com

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Elisa, $$$$ · Steakhouse, $$$$
    • Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill, Mediterranean, Mediterranean
    • Blue Water Cafe & Raw Bar, Seafood, Seafood
    • Blue Water Cafe, Notable alternative
    • Capo & The Spritz, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    How it compares in Vancouver

    Flying Pig Yaletown is the easier, more casual choice against Elisa, which sits in a higher-priced steakhouse lane and makes more sense for a splurge or dressed-up dinner. If the goal is a relaxed Yaletown meal with less pressure around the reservation, Flying Pig is the more flexible pick; if the night needs premium steakhouse energy, Elisa is the stronger fit.

    Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill is the better cross-shop for diners who want a clearer Mediterranean identity and a more composed dinner arc. Blue Water Cafe & Raw Bar and Blue Water Cafe should be the move when seafood is the point of the booking, especially for visitors trying to anchor a Vancouver night around that category.

    Capo & The Spritz is the closer alternative for a relaxed, social room. Choose it when Italian-leaning drinks-and-dinner energy sounds more useful; choose Flying Pig Yaletown when the group wants a broader casual option and an easier fit for mixed tastes.

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    Flying Pig Yaletown and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisinePriceAwards
    Flying Pig YaletownVancouver; ; No published awards
    ElisaVancouver$$$$ · Steakhouse$$$$
    2026 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #32Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 World's Best Steaks 50 Best Steakhouses in North America · #112025 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #262025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #87World's Best Wine Lists 20252025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate
    Cioppino’s Mediterranean GrillVancouverMediterranean; No published awards
    Blue Water Cafe & Raw BarVancouverSeafood;
    2026 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #652026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of ExcellenceStar Wine Lists 20262025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #472024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #452023 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #37
    Blue Water CafeVancouver; ; No published awards
    Capo & The SpritzVancouver; ; No published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I wear to Flying Pig Yaletown?

    Dress casually. The dress code for Flying Pig Yaletown is casual, so formal clothing is not required.

    Is Flying Pig Yaletown open for lunch or dinner?

    The hours are Monday through Thursday from 3–11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM–12 AM, Sunday from 11:30 AM–10 PM. The listing confirms opening times, but specific meal-period details beyond those hours are not included.

    How far ahead should I book Flying Pig Yaletown?

    Specific booking guidance is not included. Use the published hours when planning: Monday through Thursday 3–11 PM, Friday and Saturday 11:30 AM–12 AM, Sunday 11:30 AM–10 PM.

    Is Flying Pig Yaletown good for solo dining?

    Solo-dining suitability is not specifically included. What is confirmed is that Flying Pig Yaletown is in Vancouver, has a casual dress code, keeps evening hours throughout the week.

    What should a first-timer know about Flying Pig Yaletown?

    Treat it as a casual Vancouver option with confirmed hours and a casual dress code. Specific claims about cuisine, signature dishes, pricing, chef, or service format are not included, so plan around the basics that are confirmed.