[PJ]

Tried "super-fancy" fine dining with the girlfriend a few days ago. Did not enjoy. There comes a point where you have to be a straight foodie to know what the hell you're eating, and have a developed tongue for certain tastes.

Anyways, a nice place the gf and I always enjoy is Dockside restaurant on Granville Island. Their outdoor dining area is amazing. I recommend going a little earlier while the sun's still out. Or if you go a little later, you might get lucky and catch the sunset.
Not that pricey either. Cactus Club prices.