The pick of spots for breakfast or lunch in suburban Ambleside, west of Lonsdale Quay and the Lions Gate Bridge, is Savary Island Pie Company (1533 Marine Dr., 604/926-4021, daily 6 a.m.–7 p.m., lunches $6.50–11.50). Join the line at this super-popular café and order a Caesar salad or a generous slab of chicken potpie, saving room for a cranberry square for dessert.
On the north side of Burrard Inlet, 
Salmon House on the Hill (2229 Folkstone Way, West Vancouver, 604/926-3212, Sat.–Sun. 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and daily 5–10 p.m., $30–37), offers a relaxed atmosphere while providing panoramic views across Burrard Inlet to Stanley Park [1] and the city center from its elevated mountainside location. The cavernous interior is full of northwest coast native arts and crafts—including a dugout canoe suspended over the main dining area. The house specialty of salmon barbecued over an open flame, alder-wood fired grill is also hard to resist. And the price for this signature dish is right at just $30. Or choose a three-course “Uniquely B.C.” tasting menu for a reasonable $49. To get there, take the 21st Street exit off Upper Levels Highway to Folkstone Way, turn left on Ski Lift Road.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/vancouver-victoria/vancouver/sights/stanley-park