Sequoia Restaurants Patio Contest
It’s been four years since I wrote my first “Downtown Vancouver Patio Guide” and since then dozens of new eateries, cafes, and lounges have opened up in the open air. When the springtime sun shines and the cherry blossoms pop, patio dining is on everyone’s mind. Relax at lunch, have a romantic dinner, people-watch, or enjoy panoramic vistas.
The Sequoia Company of Restaurants are fortunate to operate some of the very best patios that our fair city has to offer and to celebrate patio season, they are giving a $100 gift certificate to a lucky Miss604.com reader.
All you need to do is let us know which of their patios is your favourite. Leave a comment or publish one of these updates to Twitter (including your favourite patio’s handle).
Teahouse in Stanley Park
Website, my blog post
Located at Ferguson Point along Stanley Park Drive it was recently voted “Most Romantic” restaurant in the Georgia Straight’s readers’ choice awards.
Seasons in the Park (at QE Park)
Website, my blog post
Enjoy panoramic views of the city from the top of Queen Elizabeth Park where they host their popular Seasons Winebar series.
Cardero’s (Coal Harbour)
Website
Perched right above the water at Coal Harbour they host hockey nights, prime rib night, and fresh oyster specials.
The Sandbar (Granville Island)
Website
The Sandbar also picked up a Georgia Straight readers’ choice award for “Best Restaurant to Hang Out on a Rainy Day” but it’s patio along the bustling False Creek waterway is a highlight on Granville Island.
I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on April 25th and they will receive $100 to dine at the Sequoia patio of their choice.
Update The winner is Iain – congratulations!
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Oooh Tea House by far. Elegant, steeped in history and tucked into one of the world’s most beautiful urban parks.
I like Cardero’s. Their squid is awesome! Do you only give prizes to people with Twitter accounts? It seems like it… just saying
@Alex
My entries are all loaded into a spreadsheet, assigned a number, and drawn at random. If I go back and look at the source of entries for each winner I’d say far more (more than half) are from comments. Winners are announced on my site however if I have several who were from Twitter (like 3 of the 6 Video Games Live winners) I’ll pop a note on Twitter.
I hope that addresses your concern.
Cheers,
Rebecca
I love the Teahouse patio for brunch!
I like Cardero’s so casual yet elegant if you need to impress someone!
I’ve never been to Sandbar, but I love the location!
The Sandbar is the one I heart the most. Perfect location!
Cardero’s is the only one I’ve been to and it was lovely. I’ve heard people say wonderful things about Seasons too, it’s on my list of places to try.
The Teahouse is my favourite. I wanted to have my reception there, but my guest list was too big 🙂
My favorite is the Teahouse, but Sandbar is a close 2nd.
I haven’t been to any of them, but I would love to try out Cardero’s! Nothing like a on-the-water patio!
The only place I’ve been is the Sandbar but would love to try out Cardero’s.
Teahouse is definitely my favourite place – had my wedding reception last August there, the service is impeccable and the food is delish!
I love, love, love the Sandbar. The first time I had swordfish was on their patio. Delicious!
Loved sandbar !
Carderos is a favorite of mine!
LOVE Seasons in the Park!
It’s Sandbar for me. You can’t load up afterwards at the market at the other locatons.
Cardero’s is my pick.
Love Seasons in the park! My dad, and lots of his family members, worked there in the 80’s and he served the Queen, he was a waiter at the restaurant, when she visited Vancouver! Very cool. Best view!
I love Seasons in the Park!
The Sandbar patio is definitely my favorite! Nothing better than enjoying the sunset overlooking the bay!
Carderos rocks!
Definately Cardero’s with Stanley Park and great people watching.
I love them all! I can’t decide! I love how Sequoia offers such a variance in their restaurants: Seasons = Upscale, Cardero’s = Casual, Sandbar = Very Vancouver!
I will chose The Sandbar because of their risotto which is the definition of delicious.
Thanks for the opportunity Rebecca!
I like Cardero’s.
Cardero’s is my favourite.
Sandbar! It has it’s own bar, glass enclosure and blankets on all the chairs. It’s the most cosy patio in the city.
I like the Teahouse! It is cosy and romantic.
Love the Teahouse!
I think Teahouse is the best of all. Season in the Park’s patio is good too, but I like Teahouse better.
We love the Sandbar, part of a great day on Granville Island.
The Teahouse is my favorite. I can take a stroll in Stanley Park afterwards and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Ummm? The Sandbar~ duh!
Amazing patio, atmosphere & food!
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Yes. The Sandbar is my choice for best patio.
You really can't beat the location. Who doesn't love Granville Island!?
I love patio at the Sandbar, great view and the food is great!
I love the Teahouse. You can make an afternoon out of it and walk all around the park. And, of course, the food is fantastic.
Love Carderos!
The Teahouse!! So gorgeous! Amazing view. Excellent service!
I love eating at the Teahouse in the sunshine! Their ingredients are so fresh because they grow a lot of herbs and vegetables on site. Sitting on the patio, surrounded by fragrant herbs, breathing in the fresh air while looking across the sparkling water is one of my favorite summer things to do!
Would love to go to Carderos, but I’ve never actually been to any of them so any would be a treat for me!
sandbar! it’s so much fun to watch all the boats go by…
I love them all, especially the teahouse.
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I love the Sandbar patio – it’s a great way to start off the day on Granville Island!
Has to be the sandbar. I like the teahouse and sadly I haven’t actually been to Cardero’s (shame) but some of my best memories are hanging out on a hot summer day with friends taking in the view there.
The Sandbar is my favourite! I can’t wait for warmer evenings to go check it out again!
Seasons In The Park has the best view.
I’d have to say Sandbar
I love watching the false creek ferries go by while sipping a mojito at Sandbar.
The Teahouse is my favorite. View of the water is gorgeous!
Sandbar, for sure. Love everything on Granville Island!
Carderos….the best place to people watch!
My favorite is the Teahouse my wife and I had one of are first dates there over 20 years ago and I still remember the desert we had. A small pastry shaped like a swan filled with vanilla ice cream and dark chocolate.
Sandbar! Grab some fresh fruits and seafood at the market before heading home.
love Cardero’s!
Cardero’s mainly because it’s the only one I been to … maybe if I win I can check out a few of the others.
I like teahouse!
The Sandbar, hands down! Gorgeous location in Granville Island.
definitely sandbar. great view from the patio.
It’s hard to choose, but I’d say the Teahouse is great for celebrations – we had one on their patio after my mother got her Canadian citizenship a few years ago, after almost 50 years as a landed immigrant…
i love love cardero’s!! i always have such a fun time every time i’ve gone there! =D
I love the Tea House! It would be so great to treat and de-stress my girlfriend with a nice meal there! Fantastic contest!
The Teahouse for sure:)
The Teahouse has an amazing patio with great food and views
the Teahouse!
The Teahouse!
So glad they changed the Teahouse back to it’s original name!
Teahouse when it’s sunny out, Sandbar when you want something in a nice relaxing area
I haven’t had a chance to go to any of these places yet.
I love the patio at The Sandbar!
My favorite has to be Seasons in the Park. I didn’t grow up in Vancouver, but my family made annual trips to visit our extended family here. Every time we came we would visit Queen Elizabeth Park, so it’s very nostalgic for me. My husband and I took our wedding photos in the park. I have never eaten at Seasons in the Park, but I would absolutely love to.
Cardero’s!
Cardero’s on a sunny day is paradise!
Love the patio at the Sandbar! Recently had a reunion of work buddies there and would love to celebrate inlaw’s 65 birthday there
Have been to all of them apart from Sandbar – but planning on going there this summer when I next visit Vancouver 😀 Cardero’s setting is gorgeous but the food did not impress as much as the Teahouse or Seasons. For me it would be lunch at Seasons for the view and he shade of the tress, and dinner at the Teahouse to enjoy the sunset. Perfect!
Cardero’s
I haven’t tried any of them, but I can imagine how beautiful Carderos would be on a summer evening. Drinks and the sunset, with dessert!
I love Seasons, but not for its patio. For that, I think I’d prefer Cardero’s or Sandbar… probably Sandbar, since I dislike downtown traffic/parking. 😉
Cardero’s for sure.
Seasons in the Park
I have fond memories of Queen E park growing up. It would be nice to visit the park and then have dinner in Seasons.
Love The Sandbar for its food + drink, cozy blankets, and, of course, the roaring fireplace on the patio itself!
My favourite is the SandBar…I love their view from the patio and the blankets they supply for if you get chilly!
I love the Sandbar 🙂
Teahouse Patio hands down!!!! 🙂
Sandbar!!
Cardero’s is such a fab patio in the summertime! Right on the water, lots of people watching to do along the seawall, delicious food, great drinks…what more could you want?
Sandbar patio is unique and my favourite. I love afternoon drinks and tapas there!
I would loooove to win a gift card to Cardero’s because of it’s beautiful location and delicious food! Plus.. I have been craving lobster <3
Granville Island is fantastic! Sandbar would be a great place to go for dinner and drinks 🙂
Oooh difficult. Teahouse might be my favorite, but all are awesome
Seasons in the park is my favourite patio.
Sandbar patio!
The Sandbar!
Seasons for Sure!! 🙂
Cardero’s all the way!
Cardero’s
I would have to say carderos!
I love the views from the patio at The Sandbar.
I love the Sandbar inside and out. Awesome Patio
I like Seasons in the Park!
So many great restaurants. I think my favourite would have to be the Tea House, if only because of the location.
Wow, hard to choose. Teahouse has fantastic freshly-baked croissants and beautiful view of the water. Cardero’s has the best wok squid and stunning views of the northshore. Season’s is in the serene park setting and has amazing views of downtown Vancouver. I can’t comment on Sandbar as I haven’t been there.
I think I might have to give Cardero’s the edge.
Cardero’s! But it’s the only one I’ve been to since I moved here a few months ago 🙂
For sure the Teahouse, as I’d make it a romantic date night with my lovely boyfriend.
I love Seasons. The food is great and the view fantastic.
Cardero’s, hands down 🙂
Cardero’s
Teahouse.
Carderos has such a great location. Definitely my favourite
I’ve never been to Seasons in the Park but I can just imagine the great view it has while you’re dining!
Seasons in the Park!!
Seasons in the Park would be nice.
All are beautiful spots for dining especially Teahouse in Stanley Park
Love the Teahouse patio!
cardero’s is a longtime fav of ours… on the water, delicious food (love their steak and salmon).. *drool*
I;ve got a less than 1% chance to win. What the heck, I hope I get to go to the Sandbar!
Cardero’s is my fave for sure
Cardero’s for their great food, ambience & beautiful views!
Cardero’s since I am a seafood lover and they have the best brownie dessert!
The Teahouse!!!
Yummy…this would great for when my mother is visiting from Europe.
The Sandbar, never been but would love to go.
Hmm, I’d have to say Cardero’s.
The Sandbar~!!
The Sandbar….Nice view…..:)
The Teahouse! Cute, cozy, and great food!
The Sandbar is lovely!
The Teahouse is the best.
The Teahouse.
I love sitting outside at patios like the best: The Tea House in Satnley Park,
Granville Island’s Sandbar is pretty cool looking and I’d like to give it a try.
Don’t you just love Stanley Park! It’s the TeaHouse for me.
Hands down Teahouse in Stanley Park
Lovely location, food and patio.
I love the Sandbar… Great food, drinks and a fun environment
I really love the Teahouse in Stanley Park. Very romantic spot
Teahouse!
cardero’s for me!
the teahouse
I love Season’s…but have been wanting to get to the Teahouse for some time!
Carderos on a nice sunny day.
love to go to the Sandbar
Yes please to any of the above!
Sandbar!!! Few patios manage to maximize themselves year round like Sandbar does. Perfect place for a summer evening. Can’t wait for summer nights!
My favourite patio is the Teahouse In Stanley Park.
Cardero’s for sure, perfect location for a walk along the seawall after a nice meal
The Sandbar. Why? It combines the best of all worlds. Patio. Sunshine. Ocean. Fab food. Great drink menu. And its all topped off with being able to soak in the Granville Island feel.
The Sandbar. Why? It combines the best of all worlds. Patio. Sunshine. Ocean. Fab food. Great drink menu. And its all topped off with being able to soak in the Granville Island feel.
Sandbar always leads to an epic night! Its been too long and I really deserve an amazing night out 🙂
Cardero for sure. Great atmosphere, food is fantastic, view spectacular!
My favorite patio is the Sandbar patio. Lovely atmosphere, beautiful scenery and tucked away overlooking the water in Granville Island.
I love the Sandbar patio all year long!
Seasons in the Park is one of my favorites restaurants in Vancouver. It has an astonishing view of Vancouver and amazing food!
Seasons in the Park without a doubt. Best view.
My favourite is Sandbar, as that’s the only one I’ve been to, but I’d love to try the others.
The sandbar is my fav patio. Amazing view!
I vote for Cardero’s
Cardero’s — yum!
I love the view from the Sandbar, and given the amount of rain we’ve been having for the past couple days (raining right now!), I agree that it’s a wonderful place to hang out during those wet, gloomy days 🙂
Tea House!!!!
They are all great restaurants but my favourite is the Tea House! 🙂
World class dining while enjoying the view of a World class city! Seasons…
Seasons in the park is beautiful!
They are all so good but Sandbar if i have to choose!
Cardero’s is one of our favourite places to go when my wife and I go to Vancouver. The staff are so friendly, the atmosphere and the view is wonderful and the food and wine selection have our names all over it.
The Teahouse patio looks gorgeous, so I will pick it as my favourite.
The Teahouse!
Sandbar has the best views!
I haven’t been to any of the listed restaurants and would love to go, winning a g/c to one of them would be amazing!
All fabulous, but I’d have to go with the Teahouse.
The Tea House is amazing.
Hmm, tough one, either Seasons in the Park, or the Teahouse. I find Queen Elizabeth Park relaxing to walk through.
Love Carderos! View of Stanley Park and the water, does it get better?
The Teahouse in Stanley Park is my fave – and I haven’t been there in so long. Need to go soon.
Seasons in the Park!
The teahouse…had a very romantic anniversary dinner there a few years back….this year is our 30th and would love to win a gift certificate for any of these fine patios to celebrate at.
Tea’s in da House!
The Teahouse is definitely my favourite. Got engaged on the Seawall 21 years ago and went to the Teahouse afterwards. Great memories!!
♥ I love Seasons in the Park, it holds sweet memories of several Dental Office special staff luncheon celebrations! ☺ I also remember many special childhood moments spent at Q E park!
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Sandbar for sure.
Sandbar!
I love season’s in the park! Such beautiful views 🙂
Tough choice! They all have beautiful views but if I had to pick one I’d say The Teahouse.
Cardero’s (Coal Harbour) is good XD i like it lots last time i went
I love the Teahouse, because it reminds me of my mom’s wedding, but the Sandbar is so much fun!
Seasons in the Park, definitely!
Only been to Cardero’s on the list, but it was faaaantastic
The teahouse is a beautiful location along with the tea service that they provide. It was memorable.
carderos!
Seasons in the Park. .i like the mountain views. . . @Rebecca – i can attest to your statement. .@Alex – i won for myself together with my guest(my daughter) @Fairmont Waterfront for EarthHour 2011 contest. .we enjoyed our dinner. .i was chosen right on this posting. .winning is by “luck”. .sooner than u know, u might be the winner by this time. .peace to u, thnx!
Teahouse in Stanley Park for sure!
Carderos for me
Season in the Park in the springtime! What could be a better way to celebrate my partner’s birthday on April 28th!
They are all great but I would pick the Teahouse. You have the best contests!
Great views and people watching at Sandbar!
Can I pick two? Sandbar and Cardero’s
the Teahouse in Stanley Park has always been a favorite since i was little havent been for a long time , would sure love to go again
I haven’t tried any of them, but would love to try seasons!
I love the Teahouse patio – nothing nicer on a sunny day.
Sandbar!
The teahouse has beautiful views! and they do a nice mothers day brunch.
Cardero’s (Coal Harbour)
Cardero’s is awesome!
Cardero’s is always fun on a nice sunny day….away from the world, yet right at home front.
Ooh Cardero’s is lovely!
Cardero’s is my favourite
A table for two at the Teahouse, please.
I love love love the Sandbar, but would love to try Teahouse!!
The Sandbar after some shopping at Granville Island. Great seafood
i love the tea house!! my mother had here wedding reception there…so pretty!
Love the patio at Cardero’s. Such a great view.
Cardero’s! Oysters, hockey, what’s not to love?
Seasons has the best patio and delicious stuffed mushroom caps.
The Teahouse in Stanley Park is my favourite, it’s so pretty and romantic there.
definitrly Sadnbar-rain or shine, morning, noon or night. a great place to have a bite and a drink and enjoy good company
Cardero’s for sure! Great for every occasion. Casual at the bar, romantic evening in the dining room, drinks on the patio.
i love granville island, so i`d have to say sandbar!
The Sandbar patio at night in the winter is really cozy! For summer, I pick Cardero’s…
The Teahouse in Stanley Park is my fave!
I have always wanted to try out Seasons in the Park
Never been to any of those but would love to try out Seasons in the Park!
The Sandbar!
I love The Teahouse – a lot of fond memories!
Teahouse would be soo much fun to try
The Sandbar
Gosh, this is a hard choice but I have to say I think Sandbar is one of the best places to just be chill and enjoy the view
I’m sad to say for someone who loves to sit on the patio on good day – I haven’t had the opportunity to try any of the wonderful places above. Now there will be a perfect excuse.
Definitely the Sandbar!
Sandbar. Hands down.
I haven’t been to any of these places..but I have been to Granville Island…so I think I would love to try out the Sandbar 🙂
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Teahouse!
sandbar! nothing beats both their patio and granville island views
Cardero’s!
I love nothing better than a glass of white wine and a delish ceasar salad with my love at Carderos!
Cardero’s!
Cardero’s (Coal Harbour)
i love Sandbar!
Love the view and patio at Teahouse!
The Sandbar is great! Beautiful location.
Cardero’s
I love Cardero’s and Sandbar!
I love the patio at Seasons In The Park.
The Sand Bar – bar none.
Teahouse
The Teahouse in Stanley Park, @The_Teahouse is a restaurant I have been meaning to try! Would love the opportunity. I have been to Sandbar and Season in the Park and they are both great, can’t wait to try Teahouse
love the sandbar!
LOVE the Teahouse! Just wish it were easier to transit to.
Season’s is definitely my fave! love the restaurant and the amazing view!
The patio at the Teahouse at Stanley Park is my favourite.
I love the view overlooking the beautiful ocean. There is nothing quite like it in the summer. I’m a regular at the Teahouse. John Ferrie is my favourite waiter 🙂
I love the Teahouse at Stanley Park.
Definitely Sandbar…mmm mussels!
Seasons is my fav.
wow, tough one!! I’ve only been to Cardaros in the daytime on the patio and it is wonderful. Sandbar in the evening on the patio is something else though! beautiful
Cardero’s!
Sandbar was cool – great fish n chips, but Seasons looks great although I haven’t been there yet 🙂
YUMMMMMMMY!
Sounds Delish!
I love Seasons – gorgeous views of the city and love the flowers in the summer in the park!
Teahouse in Stanley Park
Sitting at Sandbar and eating oysters!
The sandbar on Granville Island is my favourite
The Teahouse to impress out-of-town friends & family. Perfect location!
cardero’s! =D
Sandbar is the winner for me! I must admit they are all pretty good though 😉
I’d take the aquabus over to Sandbar any day!
I haven’t been to any of them, but have seen a few. The TeaHouse for sure!
Cardero’s squid and cocktails rock by far!
Would love to try the Teahouse!
I would say Cardero’s!
Would definitely go for Seasons In The Park!
The Teahouse in Stanley Park! I’ve never been there but I’ve been to Cardero’s and Sandbar – both delicious and in exquisite locations.
Seasons in the Park!
The Sandbar
Love the teahouse!!! 🙂
Seasons in qe!! Def. My favorite!!
I’d love to try th teahouse!
i would love to win the $100 teahouse in stanley park! i heard their high tea is good 🙂
It has to be the Sandbar. It is simply the best.
The Sandbar!!!!!!!