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Published on Main
A Michelin-starred restaurant on Main Street cooking seasonal British Columbia produce from local farms and foragers, with à la carte dishes and a Harvest Tasting Menu.
At a glance
- Type
- Contemporary Pacific Northwest
- Area
- Mount Pleasant, Vancouver, Canada
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- publishedonmain.com
Good to know
- Michelin star
- Tasting menu
- Counter dining
- Terrace
- Wheelchair accessible
Why we recommend it
Published on Main is one of the most acclaimed restaurants in Canada. It holds a Michelin star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Canada, appears in Canada's 100 Best Restaurants for 2026 and was ranked 17th in North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026. The restaurant sits on Main Street in Mount Pleasant, away from the downtown core, and its focus is food that reflects the landscape of British Columbia.
Chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson builds his cooking around timing, using produce at its peak. Ingredients come from local farms and from foraging in the forest, and what is not used fresh is preserved by pickling and other methods. Jars of preserved produce line the room and double as decoration. The Michelin Guide describes the food as familiar yet surprising. Dishes it has mentioned include pappardelle filled with fresh cheese on a sauce of green summer legumes, and Fraser Valley duck breast with cabbage and beets, finished with lingonberry sauce poured at the table. Menus change with the seasons, so expect different dishes on each visit.
There are several ways to eat here. The à la carte menu suits a shorter dinner, while the Harvest Tasting Menu is the fuller experience and the best choice for a special occasion. Larger groups can book the Family Style Chef's Dinner, and there are special menus for holiday dining. The room has counter seating, where you can watch the kitchen, as well as a terrace. The wine list has been noted by Michelin, and the room is wheelchair accessible and air-conditioned.
Published on Main opens every evening from 5pm to 11pm, according to the Michelin Guide. Book ahead: reservations for both the à la carte and tasting menus are taken through OpenTable, and the restaurant's profile means it is wise to book early. For a large party or a private event, contact the restaurant by email.
The restaurant suits food-focused travellers and couples, as well as anyone who wants to see how the city's chefs use local ingredients. Anh and Chi, the Vietnamese restaurant at 3388 Main Street, is a short distance north if you want a more casual meal on another night.
Published on Main FAQs
Does Published on Main have a Michelin star?
Yes. It holds one Michelin star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Canada.
What kind of food does it serve?
Seasonal cooking based on British Columbia produce from local farms and foraging, much of it preserved in-house.
Is there a tasting menu?
Yes. There is a Harvest Tasting Menu as well as an à la carte menu and a Family Style Chef's Dinner.
How do you book?
Reservations are made through OpenTable.
What are the opening hours?
The Michelin Guide lists it as open daily from 5pm to 11pm.
Is there counter seating?
Yes, there is counter dining as well as a terrace.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes, according to the Michelin Guide.
Who is the chef?
Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson.