The Acorn

The Acorn is a vegetable-focused restaurant at 3995 Main Street in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in the Main Street corridor south of Mount Pleasant, and is listed as Recommended in the 2026 Michelin Guide. The restaurant is categorised as vegetarian, and its specialty is vegetable-led cooking, with the signature offering being vegetable-led plates rather than a single set dish. In practice that means vegetables are the centre of each course rather than a side, prepared with techniques such as roasting, fermenting, pickling and charring to build depth of flavour, and supported by grains, legumes, dairy and seasonal British Columbia produce. The menu changes with the seasons and the availability of local farms and should be confirmed with the restaurant. The restaurant has been widely recognised in Vancouver as a place where vegetarian food is treated as fine dining, and it appeals to vegetarians and to meat-eaters who want a change. The dining room is bright and relaxed, with an upscale casual feel, a moderate noise level and a smart casual dress code. Plates are well suited to sharing, which lets a table sample several dishes. The beverage programme typically includes British Columbia wines, craft beer, cocktails and non-alcoholic options, which suit the lighter, more acidic flavours of vegetable cooking. A meal costs about CAD 45 to 90 per person, depending on how many plates are ordered and what is poured. Reservations are recommended for dinner, particularly on weekends, and the restaurant's own website lists the current booking method. Main Street is served by frequent buses, and the neighbourhood has cafes, shops and parks, including Queen Elizabeth Park a short distance to the south-west.