# How AI sees Published on Main: Restaurants in Vancouver, BC

AI Visibility Index. Restaurants in Vancouver, BC. Week of Friday, August 21, 2026.

AI recommends Published on Main #2 in Vancouver, BC Restaurants (3 of the four assistants name it, at 5.8% share of voice), but understands it only #6. Its weakest link is pricing.

## At a glance

- Visibility rank: #2 in Vancouver, BC Restaurants
- Share of voice: 5.8%
- Depth score: 52/100 (weakest on pricing)

## Summary

- Across the questions Vancouver, BC customers ask AI about Restaurants, Published on Main is recommended by 3 of 4 assistants and ranks #2 by share of voice.
- ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Mode consistently name it.
- Its depth score is held back by pricing: AI's average per person estimates span $80 to $300, too wide to give a customer a firm number.

## How each assistant sees Published on Main

- ChatGPT: Recommends. Named in 22 of 48 prompts · names and recommends this business
- Gemini: Recommends. Named in 2 of 48 prompts · names and recommends this business
- Perplexity: Recommends. Named in 2 of 48 prompts · mentions this business
- Google AI Mode: Recommends. Named in 13 of 48 prompts · names and recommends this business

### Customer questions it was named in

- What are the best restaurants in Vancouver, BC?
- Recommend a great place to eat in Vancouver, BC.
- I just moved to Vancouver, BC. What restaurants should I try?
- What are the must-try, top-rated restaurants near Vancouver, BC?

## Depth: the buyer's journey with AI

Published on Main is recommended #2, but AI understands it only #6. The gap is pricing, the one question AI can't answer for a buyer.

### Offerings & services: Good

Customer asks: "What does Published on Main do?"

> Published on Main is a Michelin-starred fine-dining destination in Vancouver (located at 3593 Main St) focused on contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine. Published on MainFRASER VALLEY DUCKPUBLISHED ON MAIN, Vancouver -…

Answerable for the common cases a customer asks about.

### Availability & booking: Good

"Can I book Published on Main this week? Are they taking new customers?"

> Whether a table is available at 7:00 PM this Saturday depends entirely on real-time cancellations, as Published on Main is an acclaimed Michelin-starred destination that books out well in advance. Published on…

AI describes availability but can't confirm a bookable time, so the customer still has to call.

### Pricing: Wide range

"What does Published on Main charge for a meal?"

> At Published on Main, the Michelin-starred modern Canadian restaurant in Vancouver, the pricing and menu format offer a few flexible ways to dine: Published on Main - Eater VancouverPUBLISHED ON MAIN, Vancouver - 2026…

AI's average per person estimates span $80 to $300, too wide to give a customer a firm number to plan around.

### Fit & qualification: Good

"Can Published on Main handle what I need?"

> Yes, Published on Main (the Michelin-starred contemporary restaurant in Vancouver) can accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, but with very specific guidelines due to its fine-dining and multi-course tasting…

Answerable for the common cases a customer asks about.

### What makes them different: Partial

"Why choose Published on Main over the others?"

> Published on Main If you're choosing among Vancouver's top restaurants, Published on Main has a particularly strong case if you want creative food without the stiffness of traditional fine dining . Why choose it? -…

AI's answers here are uneven across the assistants.

Depth from the tightened scoring run: pricing weighted for cross-assistant consistency, differentiation judged for concreteness.

## Others in Vancouver, BC Restaurants

- Botanist: 5.8% share of voice, depth 55
- Blue Water Cafe: 5.0% share of voice, depth 47
- Five Sails Restaurant: 3.7% share of voice, depth 60
- Earls Kitchen + Bar: 3.3% share of voice

## Frequently asked questions

### Does AI recommend Published on Main in Vancouver, BC?

Published on Main is recommended by 3 of the four assistants and ranks #2 for share of voice among Vancouver, BC Restaurants businesses, at 5.8% share of voice.

### Can AI answer what Published on Main charges?

Its depth score is 52/100, weakest on pricing. AI's average per person estimates span $80 to $300, too wide to give a firm number.

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Rankings reflect the output of third-party AI assistants (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode) on the dates measured. They are an observed, sourced measurement of how those assistants describe and rank each business, not an endorsement, certification, or rating by Courtyard. AI output changes over time and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Business names and descriptions are taken from the AI responses themselves.

Measured across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode. Snapshot captured Fri Aug 21, 2026. An index by Courtyard.
