Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar

Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar
Restaurant Cuisine: Sushi, Seafood
1095 Hamilton St.
Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5T4
#14
of 1641 restaurants in Vancouver
TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
199% Recommend
8.5Overall8.5Food
8.5Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:Applauded for serving some of the city’s freshest and best seafood, Blue Water Cafe is housed in a stunning brick and beam heritage warehouse conversion in the heart of Yaletown. Esteemed executive chef Frank Pabst sources only from sustainable harvest, his Michelin starred experience in the Cote d’Azur translates beautifully ...Read more
A breakfast nook.
Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar Map

Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
199% Recommend
8.5Overall8.5Food
8.5Food
Overall
  • We were not rushed which I hate at restaurants.
  • My only complaint with this restaurant is
  • Another unbelievable experience at the Blue Water Cafe.
  • Dining experience was very good, we had mussels and sashimi for starters which were excellent.
  • I still would recommend it as a special place.
  • really enjoyed the experience.
  • Really great seafood restaurant.
  • For our 25th anniversary this was an excellent experience.
  • This was by far the best restaurant of the family.
  • I would go back often all around great place.
  • Everything we ordered was delicious.
  • Amazing wonderful food and a great experience.
  • A great experience.
  • The server made the experience more enjoyable.
  • Everything was wonderful.
  • The food is always excellent, with experienced waiters providing excellent service is a lovely venue.
  • Lots of action at the restaurant so its not for those looking for a quiet, romantic spot.
  • We celebrated my parent's 64th anniversary there and everything was perfect -
Food
  • Fish was fresh and wonderful.
  • The oysters and spicy tuna roll were excellent....The salmon was not overdone....Desert was excellent.
  • never over or undercooked and always with a creative twist to the recipe to make it unique and wonderful.
  • Desert was delicious however, the moist chocolate cake and orange creme brulee were fantastic and a good ending to a nice evening.
  • The food was exceptionally good
  • Sushi was fantastic, service tremendous.
  • excellent food and service....We had a lovely dinner
  • Food was fantastic, Wine list was great.
  • Lovely quality seafood matched to fairly standard interpretations at quite high prices.
  • The food is outstanding
  • Really great seafood restaurant.
  • Food was really excellent....Spring Salmon was also very good.
  • I go there for the excellent seafood....Their chefs always deliver wonderful meals.
  • Food was excellent.
  • great fresh seafood, service was perfect.
  • Excellent seafood menu.
  • portions are good sized -
  • Food and service were very good .....with a great wine list.
  • Amazing wonderful food and a great experience....A totally memorable meal.
  • The food was very good as was the service.
  • Fabulous fresh seafood, wonderful service and a great atmosphere make for a fantastic dinner out!
  • Once our main course arrived my meal was flavorless
  • Our food was exceptional, the wine delicious
  • enjoyed the ambience as much as the wonderfully fresh and beautifully presented sashimi....The highlight was the little smoked salmon terrine sent from the chef.
  • We loved the raw oysters....My husband loved his sashimi dish, very fresh.
  • One of those places where anything you order tastes like the best thing you've ever eaten.
  • The food was fantastic.
  • Food and wine were excellent.
  • the food was great.
  • They enjoyed the lamb and pork meals they received.
  • Food was awesome.
  • Nice wine list with a very good selection of BC wines...And a perfectly designed bar in the hands of bartenders that know what cocktailing is really about.
  • Good time, good food, good friends.
  • The cocktails were great.
  • food was perfect and service on point!
  • Fish was really well done
  • Sushi was excellent.
  • Food was excellent and pricey.
  • The food is always excellent, with experienced waiters providing excellent service is a lovely venue.
  • food very disappointing considering the price point and the reputation.
  • Great wine list, attentive staff and delicious food!
  • food and service outstanding.
Service
  • The service was good to excellent
  • Waiter was excellent, helpful
  • our server was patient and helpful in making some choices.
  • Sushi was fantastic, service tremendous.
  • The service was okay, the waiter had a large table beside us
  • The wait staff has a true gem in Chris!
  • Excellent service, very friendly.
  • great fresh seafood, service was perfect.
  • We had a very enjoyable evening with great service and food.
  • Great staff service.
  • The food was very good as was the service.
  • Fabulous fresh seafood, wonderful service and a great atmosphere make for a fantastic dinner out!
  • Slow service, waited for over 30 min to receive our main course.
  • our server was great.
  • Our server was engaging and attentive.
  • The services was excellent.
  • Our waiter just was not as attentive as he should have been.
  • our waitress couldn't have been more delightful:
  • Server was a knowledgeable foodie.
  • a very reliable service!
  • The service was very good.
  • Service was good, atmosphere was good.
  • The food is always excellent, with experienced waiters providing excellent service is a lovely venue.
  • Great wine list, attentive staff and delicious food!
  • Excellent service by all, from the greet staff at the door to the server to the bread guy and busser.
Ambience
  • It wasn't a place to go for a romantic, quiet conversation dinner
  • I the food, the staff, the comfortable environment, all always manage to exceed my expectations.
  • it was our anniversary and we requested a special table.
  • a wonderful meal in a great location filled with interest.
  • Fabulous fresh seafood, wonderful service and a great atmosphere make for a fantastic dinner out!
  • The room is great, the restaurant was packed!
  • enjoyed the ambience as much as the wonderfully fresh and beautifully presented sashimi.
  • I had the luxury of lunch on this gorgeous patio.
  • Service was good, atmosphere was good.
  • Lots of action at the restaurant so its not for those looking for a quiet, romantic spot.
Value
  • Lovely quality seafood matched to fairly standard interpretations at quite high prices.
  • Total Cost of the mea was a bit high though.
  • You get great value at Blue Water
  • Price is reasonable considering the food.
  • Food was excellent and pricey.

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