Cardero's, Coal Harbour
13 people recommendvia r/askvan, r/vancouver13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Cardero's in Coal Harbour draws recommendations for its waterfront setting. Several commenters praise the patio and harbour views, and one particularly enjoys sitting by the water at sunset. Food reports include a diner finding it pretty good and another seeing it as a useful combination of local food, atmosphere and scenery. One commenter warns that a busy dining room can make a table hard to obtain.
Address
Cardero's Restaurant, 1583 Coal Harbour Quay, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E7, Canada
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Timyx in r/askvan · Jul 2026
Listed under posh dining recommendations with a view.
- Recommendsu/itsneversunnyinvan in r/vancouver · Jan 2024ambience
One commenter was struck by sitting on the water at sunset.
- Recommendsu/Glad-Quit-8971 in r/askvan · Jul 2026
Suggests looking it up as a waterfront option.
- Recommendsu/MushroomFree4626 in r/askvan · Sep 2026
Recommends its combination of local food, atmosphere and views.
- Recommendsu/Envermans in r/askvan · Sep 2026ambience
Amazing views and pretty good food.
- Recommendsu/DieCastDontDie in r/vancouver · Mar 2024
Lists it among long-standing iconic Vancouver restaurants.
- Recommendsu/ListenToLinda in r/askvan · Sep 2026
Names it as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/TwelfieSpecial in r/askvan · Sep 2026
Another very good option.
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- Recommendsu/sheepyshu in r/askvan · Sep 2026ambience
Says the Cardero's patio has great water views.
- Recommendsu/Responsible_Hornet48 in r/askvan · Sep 2026ambience
Nice patio on Coal Harbour.
- Recommendsu/_andthereiwas in r/askvan · Sep 2026ambience
Recommends the patio railing overlooking Stanley Park.
- Recommendsu/masiami in r/askvan · Jul 2026
Names Cardero's as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/boyfrndDick in r/askvan · Jul 2026
Says Cardero's is nice.
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