Canada Vancouver Vancouver Guide Things To Do Essentials Restaurants Nightlife Where to Stay Neighborhoods Events Getaways All Vancouver SoMa's Best Bars & Restaurants Eating & Drinking in Vancouver's South Main (SoMA) District By Dana Lynch Dana Lynch Dana Lynch is a travel expert specializing in the Pacific Northwest who was a lead blogger for Tourism Vancouver and a writer for CNN's Insider Guide. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 04/07/19 Share Pin Email Considered one of Vancouver's hottest up-and-coming areas, SoMa (South Main)--Main Street between E 2nd Avenue and E 33rd Avenue--is home to some of the city's best-loved restaurants, bars and neighbourhood nightspots. 01 of 07 The Cascade Room Photo by Dana Lynch View Map Address 2616 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6, Canada Get directions Phone +1 604-709-8650 Web Visit website One of the most popular nightspots in SoMa, the Cascade Room is a dark, urban bar and restaurant with a formidable array of beers and cocktails, a lively, grown-up bar scene, and a crowded game night on Mondays. 02 of 07 Main on Main View Map Address 4210 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9, Canada Get directions Phone +1 604-709-8555 A SoMa favourtie, The Main is both a cosy, family-owned Greek restaurant and one of the best spots for live music in Vancouver. Enjoy cheap pitchers, a fab patio and music from some of Vancouver's hottest folk, roots and alt music. 03 of 07 The Five Point View Map Address 3124 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7, Canada Get directions Phone +1 604-876-5810 Web Visit website Crowded and vibrant on sports nights, this pub is another hot SoMa nightspot, with a more casual feel than the Cascade Room. Serves up typical pub fare along with a full bar and lots of cold beer choices. 04 of 07 The Reef View Map Address 4172 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P7, Canada Get directions Web Visit website With its award-winning Caribbean food, packed house, and kooky, party atmosphere, it's no wonder The Reef is a neighbourhood favourite! Perfect for big breakfasts, Jamaican cuisine, or having drinks with friends. Continue to 5 of 7 below. 05 of 07 Toshi Sushi View Map Address 181 E 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 4R2, Canada Get directions Phone +1 604-874-5173 Web Visit website Seafood Restaurants 4.3 So popular for its inexpensive, tasty sushi that there are often hour-long lines just to get in, Toshi Sushi has become a local legend. Sushi lovers can get their fix of traditional favourites as well as hard-to-find Japanese specialties. Just be prepared to wait! 06 of 07 Nyala African Cuisine Photo by Dana Lynch Located on Main and King Edward, Nyala serves regional African cuisine from Ethiopia, Morocco and South Africa--made with fresh Vancouver ingredients--in a cosy, warm, neighbourhood-restaurant atmosphere. 07 of 07 The General Public Sushi Lounge Photo by Dana Lynch View Map Address 3289 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7, Canada Get directions Phone +1 604-558-4676 Web Visit website The General Public (the sister restaurant to The Eatery in Kitsilano) offers lush platters and dozens of non-traditional fusion rolls that make sushi fun and vibrant. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit