Vancouver, WA

across river · 98660

Vancouver is Portland's tax-strategy suburb, which shapes its dating culture more than locals admit. No state income tax pulls higher earners across the Columbia, while Oregon's no-sales-tax pulls them back for shopping, creating a commuter rhythm where dates often happen mid-bridge in the Pearl or on Mississippi rather than downtown Vancouver. The local scene around Esther Short Park and the waterfront has improved sharply, but the dating pool still skews slightly older, more divorced, and more settled than inner Portland. Expect practical conversations about which side of the river you actually live on, because it matters for both logistics and worldview.

$42,280

median income

$1,545

median rent

The data

Vancouver, WA by the numbers

Median individual income in Vancouver, WA is about $42.3k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Vancouver, WA pays about $1,550 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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16 spots across Vancouver, WA

Vancouver, WA
Dining
Twigs Bistro
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,972
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
801 Waterfront Wy Suite 103, Vancouver, WA 98660
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 2,972 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 11 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Vancouver, WA
Dining
Amaro’s Table Downtown
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 2,068
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1220 Main St #100, Vancouver, WA 98660
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 2,068 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Vancouver, WA
Dining
Hudson's Bar and Grill
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,761
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
7805 NE Greenwood Dr, Vancouver, WA 98662
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,761 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Hudson's Bar and Grill.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Tue8 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Wed8 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Thu8 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Fri8 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Sat8 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Sun8 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Vancouver, WA
Dining
La Bottega Cafe Deli Wine Shop
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,632
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1905 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,632 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Vancouver, WA
Dining
The Cove Restaurant
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,560
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
5731 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,560 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11:30 AM to 8 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 8 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 8 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Vancouver, WA
Dining
Cecilia
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,363
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2520 Columbia House Blvd #108, Vancouver, WA 98661
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,363 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Tue7 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Wed7 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Thu7 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri7 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sat7 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sun7 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Vancouver, WA
Drinks
Vault 31 Bar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 896
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
316 SE 123rd Ave D4, Vancouver, WA 98683
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 896 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed3 PM to 12 AM
Thu3 PM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Vancouver, WA
Dining
Elements Restaurant
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 843
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
907 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 843 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Elements Restaurant.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Vancouver, WA
Dining
Waterfront Taphouse
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 626
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
801 Waterfront Wy Fl 2, Vancouver, WA 98660
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 626 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Waterfront Taphouse.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Vancouver, WA
Drinks
UnderBar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 621
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
1701 1/2 Broadway St, Vancouver, WA 98663
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 621 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at UnderBar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat4 PM to 1 AM
Sun4 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Vancouver, WA
Drinks
Wahi Hana Tiki Bar
Tiki bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 526
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1819 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 526 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Wahi Hana Tiki Bar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Vancouver, WA
Drinks
Witness Tree Lounge
Bar★ 4.7 · 506
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
510 Waterfront Wy, Vancouver, WA 98660
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 506 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Witness Tree Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 10:30 PM
Sat4 to 10:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Vancouver, WA
Dining
Willamette Valley Vineyards - Vancouver Waterfront
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 292
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
801 Waterfront Wy Suite 205, Vancouver, WA 98660
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 292 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Willamette Valley Vineyards - Vancouver Waterfront.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Vancouver, WA
Dining
Ondus on the Waterfront
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 191
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
333 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 191 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Ondus on the Waterfront.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Fri6:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Sat7 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun7 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Vancouver, WA
Drinks
The Drunken Crow
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 162
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
9401 NE Covington Rd #104, Vancouver, WA 98662
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 162 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Drunken Crow.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue2 to 11 PM
Wed2 to 11 PM
Thu2 to 11 PM
Fri2 to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Vancouver, WA
Dining
Willful Wine at The Grant House
Restaurant★ 4.3 · 119
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA 98661
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 119 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Willful Wine at The Grant House.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed12 to 8 PM
Thu12 to 8 PM
Fri12 to 8 PM
Sat10 AM to 8 PM
Sun10 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps

Vancouver, WA

Vancouver, WA by the numbers

Local date spots

Twigs Bistro

Amaro’s Table Downtown

Hudson's Bar and Grill

La Bottega Cafe Deli Wine Shop

The Cove Restaurant

Cecilia

Vault 31 Bar

Elements Restaurant

Waterfront Taphouse

UnderBar

Wahi Hana Tiki Bar

Witness Tree Lounge

Willamette Valley Vineyards - Vancouver Waterfront

Ondus on the Waterfront

The Drunken Crow

Willful Wine at The Grant House

Reach Vancouver, WA singles right where they plan dates.