Go Fish, Granville Island
6 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/askvan8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Go Fish, 1505 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1E8, Canada
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Fish and chips
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/Dependent-Zebra-4357 in r/askvan · Aug 2026
Thinks the spot works well for diners who are fine with an early, open-air meal by the water.
- Recommendsu/illacudasucks in r/askvan · Aug 2026
Commercial fisherman recommends Go Fish for fish and chips.
- Recommendsu/fadingcalypso in r/askvan · Aug 2026
Calls Go Fish one of their favourite places in general.
- Recommendsu/spookywookyy in r/askvan · Nov 2025taste
Named for fish and chips, with a note that it may not offer crab cakes.
- Recommendsu/kolge in r/askvan · Mar 2025taste
Calls its fish tacos excellent and the place laid-back and tasty, sometimes with Asian-inspired specials.
- Caveatu/AdvertisingCheap2377 in r/askvan · Aug 2026taste
Was disappointed by the visit and strongly preferred another restaurant instead.
- Caveatu/mango_pickle_ in r/askvan · Aug 2026taste
Recent visit disappointed: fish was mediocre and fries burnt, with long wait for a redo.
- Recommendsu/HighwayLeading6928 in r/askvan · Apr 2025taste
Describes it as a seafood shack with fresh fish and prawns a short walk from Granville Island.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.