Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Vancouver

"Old-school white linens; fresh, local, and sustainable Ocean Wise ingredients; and top-notch friendly service go hand in hand with outstanding value at Joe’s. An unpretentious choice for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch, the restaurant treats guests to fresh-shucked B.C. oysters, piled-high bowls of crispy fried calamari, and buttery, miso-marinated sablefish."

"Joe Fortes has been an influential seafood restaurant in Vancouver longer than most Vancouver food influencers have been alive. For nearly three decades, the multi-level restaurant named for one of the city's most iconic 20th century residents has been a staple for classic seafood dishes. Address: 777 Thurlow Street"

"The quintessential spot for seafood in Vancouver also has a great rooftop patio. It’s the perfect place to kick your feet up after shopping on Robson or visiting the art gallery. All in all, it’s hard to deny that Forte’s has one of the best patios in Vancouver."

"When it comes to fresh seafood and fine dining, it doesn't get much better than Yaletown's Blue Water Cafe. Crisp white linens and impeccable service set the stage for a meal to remember in this warm and inviting restaurant. On the menu, guests can choose from a host of fresh seafood that's prepared in a multitude of ways."

"Frank Pabst’s consistently beautiful seafood has put Blue Water Cafe at the top of our Restaurant Awards list for a decade-plus. The Yaletown spot is the go-to for special occasions, and no wonder: the robust caviar menu is second-to-none and the seafood tower is designed to wow. Looking to keep things more casual?"

"Ravioli of goat milk ricotta, truffle, walnuts, and pecorino at CinCin. Photo by John Sherlock. Vancouver’s Toptable group of restaurants have joined together to form Toptable2U, offering a menu of takeout dishes from across their kitchens."

"Where: At 1600 Howe Street, along the Seabreeze Walk overlooking False Creek. The scene: For impossibly good Japanese-Peruvian fusion and a menu that hinges on Ocean Wise seafood, this chic-looking space has recently been spruced up with aquamarine accents, light woods, crystal chandeliers, and mezzanine-level windows that maximise the seawall views. Equally noteworthy are the super-courteous staff and the exclusive feel to the place that hits you on arrival, which is probably what appeals most to the city’s fashionistas, high-rollers and hipsters who frequent it."

"Imagine yourself sitting on a sunny patio that overlooks the water. Boats are coming in and out, while cyclists and people stroll along the Seawall. As you enjoy the view, you tuck into a beautiful meal, sip a cold glass of wine, and enjoy the moment."

"Aburi game 🔥 – 📸 Premium Oshi Trio including: ➡️Hokkaido hotate & botan ebi ➡️Albacore tuna & otoro ➡️Japanese wagyu & hickory smoked bacon – You have to try this aburi oishi sushi on a whole another level. We highly recommend getting our favourite by far – albacore tuna & otoro. The pieces presents with the in your mouth buttery texture & flavours are superb!"

"So you like Japanese food and you have something to celebrate?. Minami is where you go!. You have to order the Aburi Oshi Sushi (can't go wrong with the sampler platter) and Sashimi Platter."

"Introducing Aburi To-Go, our newest takeaway menu concept available exclusively at Miku and Minami on UberEats. Available 12PM – 8:30PM, Monday to Saturday. Aburi To-Go is also available"

"If you’re the person who likes to know what type of plankton your oysters ate prior to arriving in front of you, you’re definitely going to have a good time at The Fish Counter. The owners are incredibly passionate about local seafood and you can come in just to talk to them about sustainable fish - though there’s no way you leave without getting something to eat since their fish tacos and fish and chips are the best in the city. It’s a tiny spot, and there’s approximately one bench in the whole place, but you can stand at the counter at the window while you eat or get everything to go."

"In their pre-Fish Counter days, co-owners Rob Clark and Mike McDermid were, respectively, a two-time Gold Medal Plates-winning chef and a marine biologist. They teamed up to create the Ocean Wise program, which now spans Canada, to help consumers find sustainable seafood. They sell seasonal, locally sourced fish from a literal fish counter at Fish Counter, but the shop also boasts a takeout counter where a fryer produces superb fish and chips (try the lingcod), oyster po’ boys, and crispy fish tacos."

"3825 Main St, Vancouver Tel: 604-876-3474 Web: http://thefishcounter.com/ Twitter: @thefishcounter Advice: Closed Mondays, no seats, stand-up counter for eating inside or take it to go. If you have been following the sustainability seafood movement locally in recent years, then you…"

"There are lots of reasons to love Hook Sea Bar: stunning views of English Bay, a Cape Cod-style dining room bathed with natural light, buck-a-shuck happy hour, cocktails on tap, friendly staff. Even more astonishing, this huge 200-seat eatery surrounded by chain restaurants is actually independent, owned by Michael Gayman. Executive chef Kayla Dhaliwall does a tremendous job of catering to the masses with cheffy fare."

"Hook delivers on two things: great seafood and great scenery. This smart but laidback restaurant has a stunning West End water view but not stunning prices. The menu is approachable and tasty with classic items like fish and chips, tacos to surf and turf."

"A post shared by Hook Seabar (@hookseabar) on Mar 5, 2019 at 1:41pm PST. This spot offers killer fish and chips, a $23 dish that is truly worth the price you pay. Hook also has an awesome patio with views of English Bay and an affordable happy hour too."

"Our waterfront Vancouver restaurant, ARC, is the perfect West Coast Setting to enjoy urban artisan food. Made with locally sourced ingredients, some from our very own rooftop herb garden and beehives, our food is rivaled only by our stunning harbour and..."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Ralph Daily used under CC BY 2.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. ARC Restaurant has the motto “Life is complicated."

"Located in the swanky Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, the multiple-award-winning YEW Seafood is one of the best restaurants for Pacific Northwest Cuisine in Vancouver, especially local seafood. YEW is focused on local, sustainable seafood, and everything here is top-notch."

"Vancouver has numerous poke-focused restaurants that entice with high quality grab-and-go options. Their menus offer house creations, as well as the choice to build customized poke bowls. For example, The Poke Guy (420 Richards Street) is appealingly healthy and sustainable, using wild seafood, Ocean Wise ingredients, as well as 100% compostable packaging."

"path of the famous Stanley Park seawall makes for great views of the non-stop urban activity on both water and... Update for review on Jan 16 visit. Craig, the general manager, left me a voicemail with an authentic and sincere message acknowledging the poor seating arrangement."

"A post shared by Cardero’s Restaurant (@carderos_van) on May 21, 2020 at 1:16pm PDT. Coal Harbour’s Cardero’s Restaurant has an easy, breezy patio that awaits diners. Folks can head there for appetizers and drinks, or stay for the whole meal deal."

"Cardero's offers a casual, upscale menu with offerings of freshly-grilled fish or items from wood-burning oven. We recommend the Kale & Quinoa Salad, Sesame Crusted Albacore Tuna, and Chocolate Milano Cake."

"Vancouver's best museum is studded with spectacular First Nations totem poles and breathtaking carvings – but it's also teeming with artifacts from cultures around the world, from Polynesian instruments to Cantonese opera costumes. Take one of the free daily tours (check ahead for times) for some context, but give yourself at least a couple of hours to explore on your own. It's easy to immerse yourself here. "

"2342 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3G3 604 738 1077WEBSITE | MAP. The gallery showcases and promotes established and emerging Canadian talents"

"Vancouver Art Gallery — one of the largest in Canada — is housed in the city’s former courthouse and is as impressive inside as it is out. An adult ticket usually costs CAD24 ($18.31), but if you come on a Tuesday evening between 5pm and 8pm you can get in for just a donation. The permanent collection boasts 11,000 items, including major works by the well-known Canadian artists Emily Carr and the Group of Seven, in addition to several rotating exhibitions."

"The Vancouver Art Gallery-or The VAG, as locals call it-is the fifth largest art gallery in all of Canada. Located in the heart of the city's downtown core, this building is an iconic landmark amongst the cityscape. The VAG has rotating exhibitions, along with its permanent collection that boasts over 9,100 items."

"Once the main courthouse for Vancouver until 1979, the building that now houses the Gallery was designed in 1905 by Francis Rattenbury, who also designed the B.C. Parliament Buildings. Named a National Historic Site of Canada, the neoclassical building features iconic columns, a central dome and ornate stonework."

"Masa Japanese Restaurant is a cozy restaurant specializing in sushi, Japanese ramen, and curry. The name “Masa” translates to “true” and “honest,” which is their motto. Masa serves a good range of starters, shared plates, sushi and roll options, rice bowls, soups, noodles, and Japanese desserts for lunch or dinner."

"Grand View Szechuan Restaurant is Vancouver’s outstanding Chinese Szechuan Restaurant that serves fresh, moderately priced fish, beef, poultry, and vegetarian dishes. They provide a pleasant dining atmosphere for their customers to enjoy. They are known as one of the best Chinese food delivery restaurants in Vancouver."