How much does the Published on Main menu cost?
In CAD, before tax and tip. The table adds the 30% usually added for tax and tip, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 30% tax and tip | For two | For two, with tax and tip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest tasting menu12 courses | CA$170 | CA$221 | CA$340 | CA$442 |
| Harvest tasting menu with wine pairing | CA$325 | CA$422 | CA$650 | CA$845 |
Every figure is for one guest, before sales tax (5–15% depending on the province) and the tip, usually 18–20%; some restaurants add a fixed service charge instead. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 12 October 2026; menus change, so check with Published on Main before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Published on Main?
Published on Main has no cheaper menu; the nearest saving is another one-star restaurant, listed below.
- St. Lawrence CA$135The cheapest one-star dinner menu in Vancouver, French
How to book at Published on Main
Book online or by phone on +1 604-423-4840, 2pm to 5pm.
- When tables are releasedOnline on OpenTable, from the restaurant's reservations page (separate links for à la carte and the Harvest tasting menu). Phone bookings 2pm to 5pm, or in person 5pm to 10pm.
- Where to bookBook on their website Or call +1 604-423-4840, 2pm to 5pm.
- CancellationsTasting menus are paid when booking. Changes or cancellations up to 48 hours before are refunded automatically; later changes, cancellations and no-shows lose the payment. Tables are held for 15 minutes, and late arrivals for the tasting menu may miss courses or move to à la carte.
- Groups and private eventsParties of more than six must book ahead. A family-style chef's dinner in the lounge (snacks, three courses and desserts) is for groups of 7 to 12. Group enquiries to [email protected]; full buyouts for 60 or more (lunch buyouts from 30) through [email protected]. Private dining inquiries
From Published on Main’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
How long it takes and opening hours at Published on Main
How long does a meal at Published on Main take?
Two and a half to three hours for the Harvest tasting menu; tables are reserved for 2¾ hours for two and 3 hours for three or four.
When is Published on Main open?
It's open every day of the week.
Mon–Sun 5pm–11pm
Hours from the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From Published on Main’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Published on Main: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Published on Main have?
One. Published on Main holds one MICHELIN star, one of 36 one-star restaurants in Canada.
Who is the chef at Published on Main?
The head chef is Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson.
Where does Published on Main rank on critics’ lists?
Published on Main is on 2 of the critics’ lists we follow, in their latest editions:
- No. 17 on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026
- 77.5 out of 100 in La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Modern American
- Address
- 3593 Main St., Vancouver, V5V 3N4Open in Google Maps
Is Published on Main expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its CA$170 dinner menu is the 2nd cheapest of the 10 one-star dinner menus in Vancouver with a published price. The middle price is CA$260, so it costs CA$90 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. LawrenceVancouver | French | CA$135 | – | CA$75 |
| Published on MainVancouver | Modern American | CA$170 | – | CA$155 |
| Burdock & CoVancouver | Modern American | CA$175 | – | CA$99 |
| Kissa TantoVancouver | Fusion | CA$175 | – | – |
| Sumibiyaki ArashiVancouver | Japanese | CA$195 | – | – |
| MasayoshiVancouver | Japanese | CA$260 | – | – |
| iDen & QuanJuDe Beijing Duck HouseVancouver | Chinese | CA$298 | CA$198 | CA$150 |
| Sushi HyunVancouver | Japanese | CA$300 | – | – |
| Sushi MasudaVancouver | Japanese | CA$320 | – | – |
Other restaurants you may like
- Modern American, one starLe Chique Playa del Carmen, Mexico · dinner MX$3,900 (about US$210)
- Modern American, one starGramercy Tavern New York, United States · dinner US$178
- Modern American, one starAlo Toronto, Canada · dinner CA$245 (about US$175)
- Also one starEtxebarri Axpe, Spain · dinner €300 (about US$336)
- Also one starDon Julio Buenos Aires, Argentina · dinner ARS 150,000 (about US$97)
Starred restaurants near Published on Main
The 6 nearest, all within 3.1 km.
- Burdock & Co Modern American · 890 m (0.6 mi) away · dinner CA$175
- Masayoshi Japanese · 1.1 km (0.7 mi) away · dinner CA$260
- Sumibiyaki Arashi Japanese · 1.2 km (0.7 mi) away · dinner CA$195
- iDen & QuanJuDe Beijing Duck House Chinese · 1.3 km (0.8 mi) away · dinner CA$298
- Okeya Kyujiro Japanese · 2.9 km (1.8 mi) away · dinner CA$335
- Kissa Tanto Fusion · 3.1 km (1.9 mi) away · dinner CA$175
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Sources Restaurant: publishedonmain.com. Stars: Published on Main in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 12 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Critics’ lists: North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).