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A quarter-century ago, we opened our doors in the heart of Yaletown and what an incredible ride it’s been so far! From first dates, spontaneous dinners to unforgettable parties, you’ve helped make every moment special!

This milestone isn’t just ours, it’s yours too. Your laughter, loyalty, and love have filled our space and our hearts for 25 amazing years. So, here’s to you — our guests, our friends, our extended family.
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards

Your support means the world to us.
Nominate Blue Water Cafe for this year’s Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards.

Bar 

Daily from 4:30 PM


Dinner

SUNDAY—THURSDAY 5PM

FRIDAY & SATURDAY 4:30PM

Sunseeker Garden Patio Hours

Where Summer Begins Early

Open to the breeze and framed by greenery, our garden patio offers relaxed comfort with a retractable awning for sun or shade.

Join us beginning at 2:30pm for Sunseeker Hours — a seasonal afternoon menu featuring cocktails by Bar Manager Ben McNamara, sushi and chilled seafood by Sushi Chef Masaaki “Masa” Kudo, and light coastal dishes by Executive Chef Frank Pabst.

Think Raw Bar favourites like our Dungeness Crab Roll, Seafood Plateau, Halibut Croquetas, Moroccan Calamari, and a daily rotating selection of oysters including Shigoku, Sunseekers, Fanny Bay, and Royal Miyagi — perfect for a quick sip, a slow afternoon, or a prelude to dinner.

Fridays through Sundays From 2:30pm–4:45pm

Bar 

Daily from 4:30 PM


Dinner

SUNDAY—THURSDAY 5PM

FRIDAY & SATURDAY 4:30PM

Celebrate this holiday season with our holiday lunch!

Beginning on Monday, December 8 through Tuesday, December 23 Executive Chef Frank Pabst is excited to offer our menu Monday through Friday from 12-2pm. Whether you’re celebrating with colleagues, family, or friends, this is the perfect way to enjoy the festive season.

Celebrate this holiday season with our holiday lunch!

Beginning on Monday, December 8 through Tuesday, December 23 Executive Chef Frank Pabst is excited to offer our menu Monday through Friday from 12-2pm. Whether you’re celebrating with colleagues, family, or friends, this is the perfect way to enjoy the festive season.

New Year's Eve at Blue Water Cafe

RING IN THE NEW YEAR AT BLUE WATER CAFE

FROM 5PM ONWARDS
– FIRST SEATING –

5PM – 7PM – THREE COURSE PRIX FIX MENU $135 per person

Two hour seating for all reservations

– SECOND SEATING –

7:30PM – 9:30PM – FOUR COURSE PRIX FIX MENU $235 per person

A DJ and dance floor, party favours and a glass of Champagne at the Midnight Celebration. All guests are invited to stay through midnight and celebrate on the dance floor

LIMITED A LA CARTE MENU AVAILABLE AT THE BAR ALL NIGHT

To book parties of 8 or more, please contact us directly
[email protected]
or call +1 604-688-6078

RING IN THE NEW YEAR AT BLUE WATER CAFE

FROM 5PM ONWARDS
– FIRST SEATING –

5PM – 7PM – THREE COURSE PRIX FIX MENU
$135 per person

Two hour seating for all reservations

– SECOND SEATING –

7:30PM – 9:30PM – FOUR COURSE PRIX FIX MENU
$235 per person

A DJ and dance floor, party favours and a glass of Champagne at the Midnight Celebration. All guests are invited to stay through midnight and celebrate on the dance floor

LIMITED A LA CARTE MENU AVAILABLE AT THE BAR ALL NIGHT

To book parties of 8 or more, please contact us directly
[email protected]
or call +1 604-688-6078

New Year's Eve at Blue Water Cafe
a bouquet of flowers and a bottle of wine

Valentine's day

Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with an exclusive four-course menu for $145, featuring the freshest of the ocean’s bounty. Join us for a romantic evening filled with exceptional flavours and unforgettable memories.

four course menu | 145

unsung heroes

This February, Executive Chef Frank Pabst presents his Unsung Heroes menu which celebrates under-utilized seafood catches to help preserve our oceans’ habitats.

Enjoy innovative dishes like Bottarga ‘Mafalda’, Jellyfish ‘Tanuki Soba’, and Uni ‘Cheesecake’ while supporting ocean sustainability. 10% of proceeds will be donated to the Ocean Wise Sustainable Seafood Program.

Sunseeker Garden Patio Hours

Where Summer Begins Early

Open to the breeze and framed by greenery, our garden patio offers relaxed comfort with a retractable awning for sun or shade.

Join us beginning at 2:30pm for Sunseeker Hours — a seasonal afternoon menu featuring cocktails by Bar Manager Ben McNamara, sushi and chilled seafood by Sushi Chef Masaaki “Masa” Kudo, and light coastal dishes by Executive Chef Frank Pabst.

Think Raw Bar favourites like our Dungeness Crab Roll, Seafood Plateau, Halibut Croquetas, Moroccan Calamari, and a daily rotating selection of oysters including Shigoku, Sunseekers, Fanny Bay, and Royal Miyagi — perfect for a quick sip, a slow afternoon, or a prelude to dinner.

Fridays through Sundays From 2:30pm–4:45pm
a bouquet of flowers and a bottle of wine

valentine's day

Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with an exclusive four-course menu for $145, featuring the freshest of the ocean’s bounty. Join us for a romantic evening filled with exceptional flavours and unforgettable memories.

four course menu | 145

No. 2 Fine Dining in Canada
Tripadvisor ‘Best of the Best’ Awards
2025


“Best of’ Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator
2001-2014 and 2016-2025


Best Seafood Restaurant
Reader’s Choice Best Seafood. Silver
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards
2024