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★★★★★ 5.0 · 19 Google reviews
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Genuinely one of the most incredible meals I've had in Vancouver. They have created an amazing menu and it is clear that the chef and the team have poured their…Genuinely one of the most incredible meals I've had in Vancouver. They have created an amazing menu and it is clear that the chef and the team have poured their heart into creating a truly one of a kind experience. Also, the cocktails! Creative and fresh takes and, while I'm not normally a martini fan. the Moon Martini is a must.
My new go to spot in town
This was one of the best dining experiences I've had in Vancouver, the cocktails were phenomenal with some of the most unique flavors, and the dry aged duck we tried…This was one of the best dining experiences I've had in Vancouver, the cocktails were phenomenal with some of the most unique flavors, and the dry aged duck we tried was mind-blowingly. I highly recommend to trying this place.
Amazing service, food, and atmosphere. Exactly what this neighborhood needs
I don’t often take the time to leave reviews, but I had such an amazing experience at this martini bar and restaurant that I had to share it. I was…I don’t often take the time to leave reviews, but I had such an amazing experience at this martini bar and restaurant that I had to share it. I was excited to try such a unique concept, and despite some initial misunderstandings due to my not having a reservation, they were incredibly kind and accommodating. They went out of their way to seat us as soon as possible, and the service throughout was exceptional. The martinis were truly unlike anything I’ve tried before. You can tell how much thought, creativity, and attention to detail goes into every drink, and the flavours were phenomenal. It’s clear that so much passion goes into creating this experience. Beyond the drinks themselves, it was the genuine kindness and hospitality of Sonia, her husband, and their team that really stood out. I hope this place continues to thrive and leaves a lasting mark on Vancouver’s bar scene for many years to come. We need more places like this!
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YumYak's take
The Moon opened in Gastown in October 2026: chef Felix Maristany (ex-Kissa Tanto) cooks a fermentation-led menu in a 27-seat dining room, with martinis at the Moon Bar.
A new Gastown restaurant and martini bar from a former Kissa Tanto chef de cuisine, with a menu built on fermentation and preservation and a separate lobby bar for drinks and snacks.
- Order: A martini at the Moon Bar, then the chef’s multicourse menu at the counter
- Best for: Date night, a late drink in Gastown, natural and low-intervention wine
- Skip if: You want an early-week dinner; it opens Thursday to Sunday only
The background
The Moon comes from Wyatt Rybchinsky and Sonia Symoom, who lived in Gastown for years before opening here. Noms Magazine gave Oct. 23, 2026 as the opening date. Symoom describes the food as “borderless.”
Head chef Felix Maristany is a Cuban-American cook from Miami who worked in Spain, trained at PICA, was a sous chef at Cioppino’s and then chef de cuisine at Kissa Tanto. His menu leans on fermentation and preservation.
The 1,632-square-foot space holds a 27-seat dining room with a fully open kitchen and a chef’s counter. You can order seasonal dishes à la carte or sit for a chef’s multicourse menu.
The bar and the wine list
- Moon Bar: the lobby bar pours martinis, signature cocktails and spirit-free drinks alongside snacks. Bar manager Zoe Bates was a top-four finalist at World Class Canada and has worked at Ellipsis, The Westin Bayshore and Sula, per Noms.
- Wine and tea: GM and wine director Claudia Fandino (Published on Main, Barbara, Burdock & Co) focuses on small organic producers and sake, with a tea list from O5 Tea.
- House wine: “Good Job,” a single-barrel 50/50 Chardonnay–Muscat blend made with Ursa Major.
Plan your visit
The restaurant’s FAQ says that from November the dining room runs Thursday to Sunday, 5 to 10:30 p.m., while the Moon Bar stays open until 1 a.m. December reservations open in the first week of November. The space is accessible with no stairs, the dress code is smart casual, and it takes Visa, Mastercard, Amex and cash.
FAQ
Where is The Moon in Vancouver?
59 Powell St. in Gastown.
When is The Moon open?
Thursday to Sunday from 5 p.m.; the Google listing shows the bar open until 1 a.m. It is closed Monday to Wednesday. Hours may change, so call ahead to confirm.
Can you book?
Yes, through OpenTable. Walk-ins are also welcome, per the restaurant’s site.
Who is the chef?
Felix Maristany, previously chef de cuisine at Kissa Tanto.
Sources
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Details and hours were checked against these sources on Oct. 31, 2026. Hours may change, so call ahead to confirm.
- Noms Magazine: The Moon martini bar opening in Gastown (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- The Moon (official site) (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- The Moon on OpenTable (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- The Moon on Instagram (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
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