Blue Water Cafe

We were visiting Vancouver from Toronto and had dinner at Blue Water Cafe on Saturday September 11th (and Sunday September 12th!). We were so impressed by the food, the service and the ambiance. The seafood tasting for 2 is not to be missed, the scallops and sablefish were absolutely delicious. Ingredients are very fresh, beautifully prepared and presented. Our server Tara brought our experience to the next level. She provided excellent service, we felt taken care of from beginning to end, she is very knowledgeable about the menu and she made this experience exceptional for us. It was so special that she was one of the main reasons why we decided to go back the following day for dinner in order to try more items in the menu (including the Sole Meuniere that had sold out on Saturday, that they put on the side for me and was to die for!!! I am from France and I can testify it was excellent Sole Meuniere) Everything is cooked to perfection, very flavourful. We also had desserts on our 2nd dinner and once again they were delicious and using top quality ingredients (valrhona chocolate for the dark chocolate cake!) Saturday was a busy night and you can tell that everybody is synchronized, all the staff is very professional and their system is well thought of which results in guests receiving an impeccable service. Special mention regarding the communication between the staff. On Sunday (2nd dinner) our server Chris already knew we had come the day before and what we had for food and drinks, one more way to make us feel special. There is literally nothing negative to be said about the food and service. Price-wise, this is excellent value for money and totally worth it! Please open in Toronto...and bring Tara!!!!

Great atmosphere and fresh seafood. The menu has a big variation. A very popular place. Very good staff. You should book in advance.

Always fantastic. My wife and I have been several times - this time we tried the Kobe short ribs and also the waghu steak from Alberta. Both were absolutely amazing, with flawless execution as usual. Also started with the venison terrine (very tasty) and the mandatory half dozen oysters chosen by the waiter. Recommended.

Really tasty fresh oysters! The mixed seafood ceviche was a letdown though. I felt like for the price it was charging it could’ve been a lot better. Our bar tender was great with the drink recommendation. Would probably return to try other items.

We went back to Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar tonight and it was a good as I remembered it to be. This is one of my all-time favourite restaurants because the food is spectacular, the atmosphere is vibrant, and the service and attention to detail is impeccable. It’s just a very comfortable place to have an amazing dinner ❤️

Our waiter, Frankie was so wonderful. He came over when we needed him, yet didn’t bother us. He knew the timing of when do to everything and knew the menu so well. He recommended the most amazing dishes. We weren’t rushed at all, and the atmosphere was delightful. Very grateful for such a wonderful experience, will definitely be coming back here!

Blue Water Cafe is amazing! Service is fast and attentive. Prior to coming here I never enjoyed seafood, but we decided to get the shellfish plateau and it was perfect for those who need an introduction to seafood on ice. They have a delicious house made ketchup that you must try! All the other food we got was also great. Looking forward to try more oysters and waygu here next time.

OVERALL: It's a local favorite - great wine selection and we had only stunning dishes. Highly recommended for any occasion (it's a little pricey and reservations are recommended) DETAILED: The reception did not feel welcoming and was almost a little arrogant. However, beyond that first 5 minutes, we had excellent service - knowledgeable waiters and wine connoisseurs. Starter and Mains were equally great. We did not try the seafood tower since we prefer many dishes in a sequence - but our high expectations were met. DRINKS: Great selection of international and domestic wines. Cocktails were amazing too (espresso martini was just perfect with our dessert).