Best Seafood in Vancouver

This brilliant blue corrugated steel shack beside False Creek regularly serves up a variety of fried fish including cod, salmon and halibut. Each serving is accompanied by crispy chips and a tangy slaw with a hint of Asian dressing. On any given day you'll find devotees lining up to order and sit at the outdoor picnic tables that create the "dining room" - even when the temperature dips! The secret? The light, non-greasy batter uses local beer from the Granville Island Brewery and the freshest of fish. The daily soups are nothing short of delicious and will warm you up on a rainy Vancouver day. Although Go Fish! is a popular summer eatery, they are open all year.

Pink Peppercorn Seafood House is somewhat of a hidden gem in East Vancouver. If you don't know what you're looking for it's easy to miss this seafood-centric restaurant on Kingsway. There's something so charming about the nautical decor and old school vibes at Pink Peppercorn. The service is attentive without being intrusive and the dishes are tasty classics that some people may recognize from the old Cannery Restaurant. On the menu, you'll find starters like lobster bisque, mussels, and seafood tartare. For mains, enjoy dishes like salmon Wellington, smoked Alaskan black cod, and roasted rack of lamb; all of which are accompanied by mashed potatoes and market vegetables. Both land and sea options at Pink Peppercorn shine so the hardest part is figuring out what to order.

Perched by Canada Place, Miku's delicious Japanese cuisine is paired with great views of mountains and ocean. This waterfront location is rather fitting with its seafood-heavy menu. Miku restaurant has made a name for itself in Vancouver by serving some of the best sushi in the city. Whatever you order though, a visit here isn't complete without making sure that at least one aburi sushi dish makes its way to your table. After all, this is one of their most popular dishes. The ebi oshi or salmon oshi are excellent! The charcoal flame gives a hint of flavor without compromising the fresh fish. Miku has a creative list of rolls that use the best cuts of fish that are mouthwatering. For sushi and Japanese food, Miku is definitely one of the most expensive restaurants in the city, but it's worth the splurge and experience.

For over 30 years, Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House has been one of Vancouver's favorite seafood restaurants. With over 20 kinds of oysters to choose from, you may want to order a couple dozen. If oysters aren't your thing, you'll still have plenty to choose from on their classic menu. With the freshest seafood, exquisite service and only steps from Robson Street, Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is a solid choice for dining. Old school charm is brought out through their rich decor that's complete with dark woods, crisp linens, and shiny silverware. The rooftop patio is the perfect spot to sit back and relax while you enjoy something cold with your meal.

Approachable and beautiful, Coquille Fine Seafood in Gastown is the perfect spot for a casual lunch or date night. Step inside the pretty space where pink velvet booths with scalloped details and tasteful blue accent walls nod to the sea and set the stage for a delicious meal. Mostly local and seasonal seafood is the star of the show. From over a half dozen shucked oysters to choose from to swoon-worthy seafood towers, there's much to get excited about. And that's before your main. Tuck into sablefish with a maple and citrus glaze for something buttery and fresh. The lobster risotto is a crowd pleaser. During lunch, they also serve more casual dishes like the tuna club and fish and chips. Going for drinks and nibbles? Grab a seat at the bar where snacks like prawn cocktail and fritto misto can be enjoyed with a glass of negroni on tap.

Step inside these swanky digs and enjoy a beautiful meal. Located in The Sutton Place Hotel, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar is a beautiful space with an equally beautiful menu. The decor showcases art from local artists, beautiful natural stone, imported Italian marble throughout, white oak flooring and accents of gold and bronze. The up-cycled and refurbished antique chandeliers are stunning and help set the mood. The menu changes from time to time, but expect to find plenty of seafood (they are in the Pacific Northwest, after all), locally sourced, farm-fresh ingredients in each dish. The menu is broken down into starters, share (think seafood towers), soup and salad, sea, pasta and risotto, land, and enhancements. With so many delicious options, the biggest challenge is deciding what to order. They're open from morning until night, so a seafood feast can be enjoyed throughout the day.

Exceptional fine dining and stellar service are the hallmarks of this excellent restaurant inside the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. Special features include a contemporary raw bar, a pastry chef that creates pure magic in the kitchen, and a solid wine and cocktail program. YEW has a seafood-heavy menu that promotes sustainability so you can feel good about any of your choices. The menu changes seasonally which means you're always in for a new treat. Though new dishes come and go, you can always be certain that seafood remains the star of the show here. In the evening, the bar and lounge area makes for an inviting place to relax, unwind, and enjoy a cocktail by the fire. Should you be up early or craving a seafood-centric brunch, YEW's open for breakfast and brunch all week long.

As an early adopter and influencer of the sustainable seafood movement, Chef Robert Clark has brought his passion and skill to The Fish Counter. He co-founded this grocer/casual cafe with marine biologist and former Ocean Wise manager at the Vancouver Aquarium, Mike McDermid. It's safe to say that these guys know their stuff. The Fish Counter is the best of many worlds. Grab super-fresh seafood to take home and prepare yourself, pick-up some ready-made soups and salads to tuck into, or sit down on one of the wooden benches and enjoy a piping hot fish taco. Either way, your stomach will thank you.

Coming from Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar, Ancora's Executive Chef, Ricardo Valverde, brings more than a decade of culinary experience to the kitchen. Chef Yoshihiro Tabo hails from Japan and leads the restaurant's raw bar, bringing years of experience and incredible talent. This duo effortlessly blends Peruvian and Japanese cultures using seasonal and sustainable ingredients from local and global suppliers. The modern restaurant'a decor offers a gentle nod to the coast with soft blues, light wood, and sand-inspired neutrals. The high ceilings and crystal chandeliers add a touch of grandeur without being over the top. On the menu, seafood is the main attraction here. From caviar and oysters to crudo and sushi, the raw bar doesn't disappoint. Main dishes use ingredients like Dungeness crab, uni, and sablefish; diners won't be let down by Valverde's creativity in the kitchen.

When it comes to fresh seafood and fine dining, it doesn't get much better than Yaletown's Blue Water Cafe. Crisp white linens and impeccable service set the stage for a meal to remember in this warm and inviting restaurant. On the menu, guests can choose from a host of fresh seafood that's prepared in a multitude of ways. The raw bar will satisfy any sushi cravings, while the seafood on ice options make for wonderful starters. From freshly shucked oysters and caviar to the most jaw-dropping seafood towers, there's no shortage of choice. Warm up with something like sablefish with a miso sake glaze, baby bok choy, edamame, quinoa and shiitake mushrooms with yuzu dashi from the principal plates and wash it down with a bottle from their ever-growing wine program. They carry over 1,000 labels and have a cellar of 14,000 bottles.