Published on Main

Published on Main is a fine-dining restaurant at 3593 Main Street in the Mount Pleasant area of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and holds one star in the 2026 Michelin Guide. The kitchen cooks seasonal Pacific Northwest food, building plates around produce, seafood and meat from British Columbia's farms and coast, so the menu changes as the growing season does. The format leans toward shared plates, which suits groups who want to taste several dishes rather than commit to one entree each. Because the menu rotates, no single dish is a permanent fixture, and the specialty is the seasonal, produce-led approach itself. Guests can generally expect vegetable courses treated with the same seriousness as fish and meat, and a cooking style that favours clear, ingredient-forward flavour over heavy sauces. Main Street is one of Vancouver's livelier corridors, lined with independent shops, cafes and bars, and the restaurant fits that setting: polished and carefully run, but not stiff, with an atmosphere closer to a neighbourhood destination than a hotel dining room. Dress is smart casual, and the volume is moderate, comfortable for conversation. The beverage programme leans on British Columbia wines, including bottles from the Okanagan and Vancouver Island, along with cocktails and non-alcoholic options, and the staff can usually guide pairings against the shared-plate format. Expect to spend roughly CAD 90 to 180 per person depending on how many plates are ordered and what is poured. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for Friday and Saturday evenings, and booking a week or more ahead is prudent for larger groups. The restaurant's own website lists the current booking method. Mount Pleasant is served by frequent buses along Main Street, and the Broadway-City Hall Canada Line station is within a reasonable walk or short bus ride.