Thirsty Sasquatch. | Rachel Pinsky/Eater Portland Local spots offering everything from Detroit-style pizza to Georgian dumplings Vancouver, Washington often gets confused with its Canadian namesake or lumped into the greater Portland area, but this city, just north of Portland, is developing its own culinary identity. The Vancouver Waterfront, filled with Washington wine tasting rooms and regional chain restaurants, draws curious visitors to local businesses like Kafiex Coffee Roasters, Dos Alas Latin Kitchen and Tequila Bar, and Pop Local. Nonetheless, it’s downtown Vancouver, only a few blocks away from this shiny new development, which remains the beating heart of this city and the place to experience Vancouver’s unique dining scene. The food stalls at the thriving Vancouver Farmers Market in the downtown core offer some of the best meals in the city. In 2023, the Vancouver Farmers Market transitioned from a seasonal event to a year-round street fair for locally grown food, artisan goods, and take-out dishes to eat at nearby Esther Short Park. For more Vancouver dining, check out our happy hour, brewery, and kid-friendly dining guides.