Seafood / West Coast

DOVETAIL
1079 Mainland Street – Yaletown, 604.336.1088
dovetailrestaurant.ca
Distance: 10-minute walk
Price: Small plates ~ $22, Large plates ~ $25 – $66
Bringing a California vibe to Yaletown, Dovetail is all about relaxed, effortlessly cool food that combines international flavours with local ingredients. Most plates are designed to be shared, and arrive before 6 pm to take advantage of “Martini Hour”.

BLUE WATER CAFE
1095 Hamilton Street – Yaletown, 604.688.8078
bluewatercafe.ca
Distance: 10-minute walk
Price: Appetizers ~ $22, Mains ~ $50
When Vancouverites tell you they’re going to a seafood restaurant for a special occasion, it’s most likely Blue Water. Their seafood tower is legendary, but don’t overlook their sushi and raw bar.

FANNY BAY OYSTER BAR
762 Cambie Street– Downtown, 778.379.9510
fannybayoysters.ca
Distance: 20-minute walk
Price: Appetizers ~ $25, Mains ~ $35, oysters ~ M.P.
This is THE place to get a great selection of West Coast oysters, especially if you visit during happy hour (2 – 6 pm) when they have feature oyster of the day for $2 a piece! A concise but well-chosen wine and local beer selection completes the deal.

GO FISH
1505 West 1st Avenue – Kitsilano/Granville Island, 604.730.5040
No Website
Distance: 25-minute walk, 10-minute drive
Price: Fish and chips ~ $16 – 32
Proving that some of Vancouver’s best seafood doesn’t have to be too expensive, Go Fish is a little wharf-side shack offering excellent fish and chips. Hours in winter can be a bit inconsistent so call ahead.

BURDOCK & CO.
2702 Main Street – Mount Pleasant, 604.879.0077
burdockandco.com
Distance: 15-minute drive
Price: Five-course set menu – $175, a la carte bar menu available
Known for refined, organic small plates in the evening, Burdock’s Michelin-starred set menu is creative and full of foraged, wild and natural ingredients. Vegetarians will love it as much as meat lovers.