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Name: Blue Water Cafe
Address: 1095 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6B 5T4
Telephone: (604) 688-8078
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

Blue Water Cafe

4.6

4117 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

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We are committed to sourcing sustainable seafood — and crafting innovative and memorable West Coast dishes. Our Raw Bar exudes a true Japanese culinary aesthetic, consistently delivering pure, clean flavours and unique presentations.

The striking dining room provides active views of the “East meets West” kitchen and Raw Bar. The sweeping main bar leads out to the heated patio and the private dining rooms, which hold our deep and diverse wine collection.

Housed in a handsome brick and beam heritage warehouse conversion, Blue Water Cafe is in the heart of the historic and vibrant Yaletown neighbourhood.

Please note: online reservations are available for parties of up to 12 guests. For larger parties, please call. Reservations are not required for seats at our bar.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Sushi, Canadian
Hours of Operation
Bar Daily 4:30 pm–12:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(604) 688-8078
Website
http://www.bluewatercafe.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Frank Pabst
Private party facilities
Blue Water Cafe offers a unique setting for any occasion. We are very flexible and will tailor-make each event to suit your individual requirements.
Private party contact
Stephan Cachard: (604) 688-8078

Location
1095 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4
Neighbourhood
Yaletown
Cross Street
Helmcken Street
Parking Details
Valet is available nightly beginning at 5:00 pm. Metered street parking is also available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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4,117 Reviews

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KylaR
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Reviewed on January 25, 2020
overall5foodserviceambience
The best oysters I've ever had. Great patio and wonderful service.
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JuanitaP
Alabama
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Reviewed on December 30, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Service was excellent and the staff was very helpful and friendly.
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DanaA
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Reviewed on December 15, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Unbelievably delicious seafood and excellent service.
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AnnaW
Vancouver
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Reviewed on December 12, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
Have dined there many times, from small dinners for two to special events. Professional staff providing consistent service. Great food and good value for price point. Good cocktails and extensive wine list. Seafood towers always a 'wow'. Professional staff
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AdaF
Vancouver
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Reviewed on December 6, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
It's a classic, obviously, the food is excellent. Service was okay, not excellent, but decent enough for a restaurant like Bluewater cafe.
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gadgetgirl
Vancouver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Reviewed on December 6, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Never a bad meal at Blue Water. Great Service and you cant go wrong for a business meal or special occasion.
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Foodeater
Vancouver
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Reviewed on December 2, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Well prepared and present food and excellent sake.
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jenniferb
Toronto
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Reviewed on November 25, 2019
overall2foodserviceambience
The food was ok, a bit uninspired, clam chowder had been sitting- was thick and salty, and the clam and crab Louie salad had a spoiled avocado- disappointing attention to details.
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DonaldBalanecki
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Reviewed on November 9, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Incredible Seafood and great place for nice dinner date. Regards Donald Balanecki
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erichaw
San Francisco
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Reviewed on November 7, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
Its been several years, but when we dined there, the food was excellent. Our only issue would be that it is so popular, it gets a bit frenetic, and is always way too loud for casual conversation.
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ColleenD
Vancouver
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Reviewed on November 3, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Stellar food and service at the sushi bar. Will definitely return to this Vancouver classic.
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Barbara
London
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Reviewed on October 21, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Fantastic food, great location and great service. Would highly recommend it.
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MonicaS
Vancouver
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Reviewed on October 19, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
It's not cheap but the food is worth it! We go here for all our special occasions that we want seafood! Great food, great vibe, great service!
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BradyC
Vancouver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Reviewed on October 14, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
Great place. We really enjoyed our. Visit. Food was amazing.
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Fastcharlie
Vancouver
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Reviewed on October 5, 2019
overall2foodserviceambience
Good food, but really overpriced and somewhat pretentious.
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marleneC
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Reviewed on September 24, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
great food, always have a wonderful experience here. Love the sable fish, it is my favorite thing on their menu.
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LindsayL
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Reviewed on September 3, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Still my favorite go to seafood restaurant in the city. Expecially nice when you can sit on the patio
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Momsnightout
Los Angeles
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Reviewed on August 28, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Delicious and nice bar. Great for date or client dinner. Good location.
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MurissaS
Vancouver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on August 26, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
Fantastic food. I like to go here for the sushi if I am dinning with friends. If it is a special occasion, the lobster with beurre blanc is outstanding.
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Murph
Greater Boston
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
As good as advertised!
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Chachi
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Reviewed on August 17, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
My best seafood experience eating in a city that is full of amazing seafood restaurants. First class service, creative appetizers and delicious entrees. It is always packed so be sure to make a reservation.
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KathyB
Vancouver
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Reviewed on August 15, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
Fun spot, great food and service. We had a team lunch there and it was perfect!
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ChristopherN
Vancouver
112 reviews
vip
5.0
112 reviews
Reviewed on August 9, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
They good staff and a welcoming environment. They are always friendly
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Yves
Vancouver
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Reviewed on August 8, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Every visit to Blue Water is a gastronomic oasis and a rest for the soul. The brigade focusses on ever dish, every side, and all of the elements have their own, curated taste and power. Over the years I have gone there sometimes right off the plane and been rejuvenated by the service, the food, and the TLC that the floor manager ensures flows to everyone.
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foodie
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Reviewed on August 4, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Really nice :) Great service, delicious food. They know how to make everything taste good. I can't wait to go back again.
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lindav
Key West
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
second vacation to Vancouver and both times visited Blue Water Café, this time with Irish cousins who were visiting from Belfast, we all loved the food, service and experience, many thanks to all who were involved in making the evening special
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moejo
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Reviewed on July 28, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
The best seafood restaurant I have experienced. Can't wait to go back. They have a very large and efficient staff, well trained and very attentive. I have been there once for a dinner and once for a 50th anniversary celebration and everything was superb both times. I highly recommend it.
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RoJoEats
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Reviewed on July 23, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Love this place, have never been disappointed ever. Food is always the yums!!! Definitely would recommend to anyone of my friends. Keep up the great work!
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MonicaQM
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious! Our server was outstanding. I just think a couple small plates were a tad overpriced but we were very happy with the experience. They have a great list of wines. I absolutely recommend!
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WayneS
Vancouver
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Reviewed on July 15, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
As always, we were delighted to introduce our guests to your South Surrey facility. We could hear in their voices that their experience echoed ours. We're consistently pleased and grateful for the kindness shown to us through your great service and outstanding food quality. Bravo S & L Restaurants and by extension, the Joseph Richard Group. ~ W. Shaw
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MichelleV
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Reviewed on July 8, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Incredible knowledge of the menu, cheerful service that made this fine dining experience feel low-key. Wonderful spot. Upon making the reservation, it was implied that there were few spots available, and that we'd have to finish up in 1.5 hours - place was virtually empty on arrival. Not sure why that practice is in place, but Blue Water Cafe is a wonderful spot for out-of-towners and special occasions alike.
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RobA
Vancouver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was so delicious; our server explained the oyster selection to us, and along with the La Frenz Chardonnay, they were magnificent. The main courses were equally wonderful, and dessert was the perfect finish. Such a great evening!
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Trudi
Munich
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on June 27, 2019
overall2foodserviceambience
I was not confinced from the food. The Service was okay but not best and it was loud
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Scott
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was for my Mothers Birthday, and the experience was excellent.
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PattyMac1948
Los Angeles
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Reviewed on June 22, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
We were in Vancouver for a Pre-cruise visit and really enjoyed this restaurant. The food was fantastic. We had the fish tacos and they reminded me of many happy times spent in San Felipe, Baja California where I first became acquainted with fish tacos!! The drinks were also very good and the view was great. Would definitely dine here again. The service and the food was wonderful.
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Pediatrix
Toronto
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was fabulous at all levels from food to service and ambiance
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GundulaD
Berlin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Zum Abschluss unserer Kanada Reise haben wir im Blue Water Café gegessen. Das Essen war ausgezeichnet. Das Dessert etwas einfach. Die Lautstärke war sehr hoch. Es war ein Erlebnis!
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Forge
Manchester
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent seafood and atmosphere. Second time there and we were not disappointed
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience5
Considering the price of meals, the food was expected to be better. Service could also have been more thoughtful since we were foreign guests not user to the menu.
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OpenTable Diner
Saxony
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience3
Mit Sicherheit eines der besten seafood –Restaurants auf dem nordamerikanischen Kontinent. Sowohl Auswahl als auch Qualität der Speisen sind erste Klasse. Kein Chi-Chi, sondern beste, frischeste Zutaten gekonnt arrangiert und präsentiert. Die Weinkarte ist ordentlich, bedarf aber der Abrundung nach oben. Dafür ist die Bestückung der Bar von geradezu unglaublicher Vielfalt; die Barkeeper haben alles drauf, was jemals einem Mixbecher entkommen ist. Der Laden ist wahnsinnig beliebt und deswegen auch entsprechend laut, nein LAUT. Habe extra meinen Flug um einen Tag verschoben, um einen Abend dort verleben zu können – und es hat sich gelohnt!
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1095 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4

Additional information

Cross Street
Helmcken Street
Neighbourhood
Yaletown
Hours of Operation
Bar Daily 4:30 pm–12:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Sushi, Canadian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Valet is available nightly beginning at 5:00 pm. Metered street parking is also available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Frank Pabst
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bluewatercafe.net/
Phone number
(604) 688-8078
Private party facilities
Blue Water Cafe offers a unique setting for any occasion. We are very flexible and will tailor-make each event to suit your individual requirements.
Private party contact
Stephan Cachard: (604) 688-8078

Blue Water Cafe

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