Burdock & Co

Burdock & Co is a fine-dining restaurant on Main Street in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, centred on the flavours and ingredients of the Pacific Northwest. Chef Andrea Carlson’s cooking follows the seasons closely, with menus shaped by local produce, seafood, botanicals and the work of nearby growers, foragers and producers.

The restaurant’s signature format is a changing Moon Menu, a multi-course tasting experience built around a seasonal botanical theme. Each menu reflects a particular point in the region’s growing cycle, allowing the kitchen to explore different colours, textures, aromas and ingredients as the year progresses. The approach is ingredient-driven rather than fixed, with dishes designed to express the character of the land and coastal waters around British Columbia.

Burdock & Co’s cooking has a thoughtful, modern style while retaining a sense of lightness. The restaurant treats food and wine as part of a wider story about place, cultivation and seasonality, with sustainability informing its relationships with farmers, producers and foragers. Organic ingredients and careful sourcing are central to the restaurant’s ethos, making the experience a natural fit for diners interested in regional food systems as well as polished technique.

The tasting menu provides a structured culinary journey for guests looking for an extended meal, while the bar offers a more flexible way to experience the kitchen. Individual courses from the tasting menu can be enjoyed there alongside bar snacks, and walk-ins are welcome at the bar. This gives the restaurant two distinct dining rhythms: a planned, multi-course experience in the restaurant and a more casual stop for drinks, small bites or selected courses.

With its seasonal focus, botanical themes and close connection to the Pacific Northwest, Burdock & Co suits food lovers who appreciate creative tasting menus and a strong sense of place. The setting is intimate and considered, with the bar providing an approachable alternative to the full dining experience. Reservations are available for the tasting menu, while the bar offers flexibility for spontaneous visits.