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Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar

Seafood Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$

Yaletown, Vancouver

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Ranked #3 for seafood restaurants in Vancouver
The folks at CNN and Eater like this place. Would you agree?
"Broken record, but the Sable Fish was amazing."(5 Tips)
"The combination of the starter seafood tower was delicious!"(5 Tips)
"Blue Water's West Coast Sablefish is one of our favourite mains."(3 Tips)
"Sit at the sushi bar and order the combo oyster plate."(16 Tips)

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CNNAugust 6, 2014
Blue Water’s sustainable seafood epitomizes West Coast: sablefish in a miso sake glaze, white sturgeon with chioggia beets & a pumpernickel crust, local scallops in a candied ginger & citrus sauce. Read more
EaterOctober 7, 2013
With a joint team of executive chef Frank Pabst leading the way in the kitchen and Yoshiya Maruyama heading up the sushi bar; raw or cooked, the fish is the star. Pricey but worth it.[Eater 38 Member]
Wanda HalpertJuly 30, 2017
The sushi bar at Blue Water is one of the best in Vancouver! They make incredible food and with a glass of Pinot Gris, this place is one of the best. #vancouver #wanda halpert
Bahram ShokouhianJanuary 3, 2015
The jellyfish is to die for! The sushi is great. The combination of the starter seafood tower was delicious! The servers were polite and professional. Definetely will go again. The sturgeon wasn't tha
Tom MooreNovember 13, 2016
Don't let the dated decor fool you. Food is amazing. The beef sashimi and Milanese beef cheek starters were incredible. Great wine list also (try the Chateau Musar)
Tiffany CheungJuly 19, 2013
Ordered sable fish like everyone recommended and it did not disappoint:) altho the wait for the food got a bit long our waiter kept us well informed and constantly refills our bread! Awesome service:)
Beth LamontDecember 15, 2014
Good bottles of wine! The bc cheap one is fabulous split between 4 people! Annnnd every entree is incredible. Helpful wait staff and gorgeous interior! Love this place!!!
SairahDecember 13, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Sit at the bar and have cocktail bartender extraordinaire Evelyn take you on an adventure. The flavours will blow you away. Don't be afraid to try something new. Also the UNI here is second to none.
Jessica Friday-ConroyJune 18, 2014
I don't have the opportunity to eat a lot of oysters, so I asked my waitress what oysters I should try. Kusshi and Shigoku were her suggestions and oh.my.god. I died and went to heaven. Delicious!
Francis Varas-MunozApril 11, 2019
I really enjoyed the truffle risotto. The rich and creamy texture and taste make this dish quite amazing.
Sam S.June 1, 2015
Sable fish is pretty much one of the best fish dishes that I've consumed in recent memory. Highly recommended.
Collin BeersSeptember 16, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Get an artisan Negroni from the bar. Mellowed and aged. Best aperitif or digestif ever. Evelyn, Colin and Keith keep the bar on 5 star level.
Rob RayFebruary 11, 2023
Such an amazing seafood restaurant. Options for anyone that digs fish. Also, don’t sleep on their whisk(e)y selection.
RyanJuly 25, 2015
Sablefish is amazing, maybe the best fish dish I've ever had. Service is top notch
Mark RicciJuly 29, 2012
asked for wine flight, but bartender didn't know what I was talking about - he improvised & I got three 4 oz pours of awesome whites w our BC oysters - they aim to please!
National Geographic Traveller (UK)October 3, 2014
Blue Water Cafe in Yaletown will satisfy any raw or seafood craving. Sea urchin, geoduck, jellyfish, periwinkles, anyone? Read more
John WareAugust 13, 2023
Set of the bar for 10 minutes without being greeted. The sesame stick I ate it while I was waiting was delicious. Then I left.
Hidden NameJuly 12, 2013
The seafood is really great and the service is top notch. But the non-seafood dishes are no good. For seafood lovers only.
J.S. MillerFebruary 4, 2011
Been here 5+ times
It's very hard to go wrong here. The bartenders and wait staff are very well informed and helpful, so ask questions and communicate your preferences. Try the sushi bar!!!!!
Shauna MihaliczAugust 28, 2014
amazing seafood :-) the seafood tower is great, lets you try lots of different things
Ivabelle ArroyoFebruary 28, 2016
Absolutely gorgeous. Ask for the jellyfish for start, and go for the sturgeon.😋
AmyOctober 12, 2015
Sablefish has great flavor and melts in your mouth. Best part of the meal.
Sam HOctober 6, 2016
Broken record, but the Sable Fish was amazing. Also anything with sockeye
@JaumePrimeroDecember 15, 2013
Order the Oyster and definitely get the Sablefish. You will forget about all your problems.
Jon B.August 9, 2016
The oysters were out of this world!
Clara S.November 16, 2013
Awesomely delish. Had raw oysters & Dragon Roll. Best Dragon roll I've ever had.
A. ZhangOctober 20, 2011
Sit at the bar and watch the expert sushi chefs slice and dice fresh fish like a dream. Order the lobster sushi.
Oleg LrAugust 19, 2013
One of the best wine lists in Canada, the oysters are pretty amazing too.
Jessica WillyantoAugust 15, 2014
The miso glazed sablefish is to die for!
Debra SchultzSeptember 5, 2022
Service and food was very special. Totally Worth the expense. Highly recommend
Wayne HewettSeptember 10, 2019
Great sushi and the lobster appetizer was amazing. Main courses just ok
Irina SemovaJune 29, 2019
Big oysters menue
Rent it Furnished RealtyAugust 4, 2011
Try the West Coast Sablefish, and really any other seafood that you can get here. Excellent service as well!
Gregory KeithAugust 15, 2013
Some of the best sushi in town! I have more fun sitting at the bar then a table.
The Network HubSeptember 25, 2011
Try the sushi.... better yet sit by the sushi bar. The sushi chefs are serious sushi artists! It's like a live show.
S KAugust 12, 2014
The best seafood/sashimi meal i had in a while!! And i eat a lot of those!!
Julie TyiosOctober 23, 2011
Try the jellyfish ceviche - perfectly flavoured and delightfully crunchy. The crab is excellent.
Christian CarbajalJanuary 3, 2019
Awesome food and awesome service! Jennifer was just lovely!
Sam S.June 1, 2015
Fresh Toro. Absolutely delicious!
Angelito MontesApril 12, 2015
Great seafood great atmosphere
Albert LFebruary 25, 2011
Been here 5+ times
If it's your first visit, start with the BC Tasting for Two. It's a delicious introduction to some creative flavors.
Sotheby's International Realty CanadaJanuary 13, 2012
Blue Water's West Coast Sablefish is one of our favourite mains. And of course, we always order the oysters!
Steve'o RenftleJuly 21, 2013
Sit at the sushi bar and order the combo oyster plate.
Shelley ChenMay 4, 2012
Great place to relax, sit by the bar for some good conversation and recommendations.
David CameronFebruary 6, 2014
Been here 50+ times
One of the finer selections of tequila in the city.
Elodie D.December 3, 2016
Oh god, the fish, the oysters. Take my money 😍
Jamie PagelsAugust 7, 2018
What I loved: Sockeye Salmon Sashimi and Sablefish (a.k.a. Butterfish)
Andy KeilJuly 2, 2013
Literally everything on the menu is amazing. Get the Sablefish.
Walen NgoOctober 11, 2015
Amazing sablefish and toro!
Debra SchultzOctober 23, 2022
Outstanding food and service. Really special place.

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