Blue Water Cafe
11 expert reviews
“Locals and tourists alike flock to this stylish converted Yaletown warehouse for locally sourced seafood imaginatively prepared by executive chef Frank Pabst.”
– Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"Located in a former warehouse, Blue Water Café serves fresh regional seafood in an industrial-chic dining room designed with exposed ceiling ducts." Full review
BlackBook
"With 17 varieties of oysters, a raw bar whose sushi prep is captured on CCTV and service that's a cut well above, it's no wonder NHLers and visiting megastars keep heads turning here."
Gayot
15.0
"Executive chef Frank Pabst is a leader in regard to responsible seafood practices." Full review
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Don't miss the miso saké-glazed sablefish with baby bok choy, edamame, quinoa, shiitake mushrooms and yuzu dashi.
Time Out
"Freshly shucked oysters, delicately flavoured sushi and simply prepared seafood in a swanky room." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"One of Yaletown’s most popular fixtures, thanks to the sushi, fish and seafood, and to the attractive terrace and interior."
Fodor's
"Executive chef Frank Pabst focuses his menu on both popular and lesser-known local seafood." Full review
Zagat
4.6
"“Exquisite seafood, beautifully plated” draws fans to this still “busy” Yaletown “scene” set in an “elegant and spacious” converted warehouse and offering “the finest and freshest from the sea”." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Not exclusively seafood, but the sea is the primary focus here." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Located in a converted warehouse with wood-beamed ceilings and exposed bricks, this is Vancouver's go-to spot for upscale seafood." Full review
Frommer's
"In the open kitchen way across the elegant dining room with its relaxed West Coast vibe...executive chef Frank Pabst takes a delectably creative approach to all the creatures from the sea." Full review
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Try the miso-glazed sablefish, the white sturgeon in a pumpernickel crust, or, when they’re in season, sweet, buttery spot prawns.