Best seafood in Vancouver

30 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/vancouver, r/askvan, r/Seafood

Most people who name Joe Fortes recommend it, and many praise its seafood tower, with one calling it the original and definitive version in Vancouver. Many also point to the oysters, with one suggesting the patio for eating them, and several recommend the afternoon happy hour for discounted oysters. Several single out the calamari. One diner who has not been in a while finds the food dull and much like what is available elsewhere, another found the happy hour decent but that was a few years back, and one diner is not keen on the mains.

25 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Most people who name Blue Water Cafe in Yaletown recommend it, and several describe its seafood as excellent. Many point to its seafood tower, and a couple of diners single out the scallops. Several diners call it pricey, with one adding that it is acceptable overall. One diner was underwhelmed and ranked it below Oddfish.

Yaletown

25 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan

Most diners who name Fanny Bay's Vancouver oyster bar recommend it, and many praise the oysters. Many also point to the happy-hour oysters as a budget-friendly pick, and two diners single out the geoduck. One diner says a rival offers more variety of food, though this is still the pick when geoduck is wanted. Another diner objects to the menu, including the broiled oysters and calamari.

16 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan

Many diners recommend The Fish Counter, especially for its fish and chips, and several praise the fish itself. One likes the chowder. The Fish Counter has more than one location; those who name an outlet mean the Main Street one, and one commenter mentions a newer location. One diner says the seating at the Main Street spot falls short of some other places, and another says the batter tasted too sweet and suspects it may have changed. One more calls it fine but prefers a different fish and chips spot.

Main Street

14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

At Sandbar on Granville Island, several diners single out the wok-fried squid: one calls it their favourite squid in the city, one finds it spicy, and another says it stays delicious ordered mild. One diner calls the seafood decent overall but finds the seafood tower small and pricey for its size. Another found the seafood boil bland and mediocre. One calls it a good pick for both seafood and wine. Overall, most diners recommend it.

Granville Island

14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan, r/Seafood, r/vancouver

Most diners who name Coast recommend it, and many point to its happy hour as a budget-friendly way to eat oysters. A couple say the oyster selection is solid or the oysters decent, and a couple point to its Sunday and Monday lobster set menu. One diner does not find it worth it, saying places like it mostly serve boiled shellfish and seared fillets that they find boring.

13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan

Most people recommend Cockney Kings for fish and chips, and one diner says the cod and chips made a Brit forget they were abroad. Cockney Kings has more than one outlet; this listing is the Cornwall Avenue one in Kitsilano, which three commenters name, while one names a Main Street outlet. Several people feel the chips fall short of classic British ones, while one finds them fluffy and custardy. One diner says the malt vinegar barely registers, and another calls the seafood soup unremarkable.

12 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/askvan, r/Seafood, r/vancouver

Most people who name Rodney's Oyster House in Yaletown recommend it, and several praise its oysters, with one enjoying watching them shucked at the bar. One praises the Manhattan clam chowder and another likes the beer. One names the Yaletown location as a go-to with plenty of nearby spots to visit afterward, and one found it very good but pricey. Three diners are critical: one no longer goes to its happy hour, and two say the shucking left oysters looking damaged or with bits of shell.

Yaletown

11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan

Most people who name Jack's Chowder recommend it. Two diners single out the clam chowder and two praise the fish and chips, and one mentions the shrimp. Those who name a location mean Fraser Street, and one commenter says a second location has opened in the Bentall food court. A few raise reservations: one finds it nice but not especially memorable, one finds the chowder greasy and porky though some people enjoy that, and one was disappointed there was no halibut.

Fraser Street

9 people recommendvia r/askvan

Many people recommend Oyster Express, a Chinatown spot for oysters. A couple call it unfussy, with one adding that it is family run and knows what it does well. One calls it the top oyster shucker around, and others list it among their oyster picks.

Chinatown

9 people recommendvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Diners recommend Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar for seafood, and several praise its seafood tower. A few praise the oysters, and one recommends the seafood linguine. One diner describes it as higher end.

8 people recommendvia r/askvan

Many people recommend Bar Bravo on Fraser Street for seafood, and one diner notes its shared plates let you try several dishes. A couple of people single out the salmon, with one calling the king salmon their favourite. One more says the oysters were fresh and fairly priced at happy hour.

8 people recommendvia r/askvan

Many commenters recommend Oddfish, a seafood restaurant, and a few rate its seafood very highly. One calls the mackerel fantastic and the fries incredible, and one who had dinner there suggests the curated tasting option. Two commenters rank it above other restaurants they name, one of them Blue Water Cafe.

Kitsilano

7 people recommendvia r/askvan

Most people recommend Rumblefish, and several praise the fish and chips in particular. One commenter says the batter does not feel greasy and calls the place the best around, while another calls it a pretty great little spot. One diner found the fish tasted good but not like fish in the UK. The main caveat comes from one diner who wishes takeout held up better, since part of the order can turn soggy in the packaging.

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan

Several commenters point to Riley's happy hour, and a few say the happy-hour oysters and seafood are affordable or decently priced. Two diners who tried the seafood tower say it was worth it or enjoyable, though one of them rates Joe Fortes' higher. One commenter says Riley's is a no for them, but most people who give an opinion recommend it.

6 people recommendvia r/askvan

Harbour Oyster Bar's Commercial Drive location is recommended by commenters, and two praise its oysters, with one calling them plump. A few mention its happy hour, and one lists it for low prices. One says they bring out-of-town guests there, one notes a somewhat party-like vibe, and one adds that it does seafood boils, a fun hands-on activity.

Commercial Drive

6 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/askvan

Go Fish is a waterside spot near Granville Island, and one commenter calls it a seafood shack. Many people recommend it: one commenter says the fish tacos are very good, and two name it for fish and chips. One diner says it suits anyone happy to eat early and outdoors. Two diners were disappointed: one found the fish mediocre and the fries burnt, and a redo of the fries meant a long wait.

Granville Island