Elisa
49°17′ N 123°07′ WRestaurant$$$$
Elisa suits a big steak dinner in Yaletown with a deep wine list, and the 2026 Michelin Guide recommends it. Steaks on the October 2026 menu start at $75 for a 6 oz tenderloin before sides, and the wagyu cuts climb from there.
What to order
- Bone-in Vancouver cut tenderloin, 10 oz ($105)
- Classic beef tartare with caramelized shallot aioli ($26)
- BC Dungeness crab spring roll ($34)
- 40-day dry-aged bone-in striploin from Luigi & Sons ($94)
Executive Chef Andrew Richardson cooks on a wood-fired Grillworks Infierno. Michelin notes that an in-house butcher shop next door supplies the kitchen, and the menu credits Luigi & Sons for a 40-day dry-aged bone-in striploin at $94 for 14 oz. Elisa has held a Michelin recommendation since 2023.
Michelin's inspector recommends the bone-in Vancouver cut tenderloin, which costs $105 for 10 oz on the current menu, and calls the beef Wellington a good choice too. The tartare list includes the classic beef at $26 and a smoked bison version at $29. Wine director Franco Michienzi won Michelin's Sommelier Award in Vancouver in 2025.
Worth knowing
- The bar opens at 4:30 pm daily and dinner half an hour later, so a drink here works well before an event at BC Place.
- Michelin lists valet parking.
Quick answers about Elisa
Is Elisa in Yaletown a Michelin restaurant?
Yes. Elisa at 1109 Hamilton Street is on the 2026 Michelin Guide Vancouver's recommended list, and the restaurant says it has held a recommendation since 2023.
How much is a steak at Elisa?
Steaks at Elisa start at $75 for a 6 oz tenderloin on the October 2026 menu, and the bone-in Vancouver cut tenderloin costs $105.
What time does Elisa open?
Elisa's bar opens daily at 4:30 pm, and dinner service starts at 5 pm.
What should you order at Elisa?
At Elisa, order bone-in Vancouver cut tenderloin, 10 oz ($105), or classic beef tartare with caramelized shallot aioli ($26), or bC Dungeness crab spring roll ($34), or 40-day dry-aged bone-in striploin from Luigi & Sons ($94).
Do you need a reservation at Elisa?
Elisa: Recommended. Book on OpenTable through the restaurant's website.
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