50 Best Seafood Restaurants near North Vancouver

“This was an A++ experience. We walked into a busy restaurant where it looked like most tables both inside and outside were taken, but we were greeted right away and told it’d be about two minutes to get a table clean.

We suggested we sit at the bar in case a group of four came in for a table and that was given the go ahead! From then on we hung out with Tom at the bar. He was so busy. Oysters? Tom. Coffee? Tom. Wine? Tom. Margaritas? Tom. Like seven sides of hot sauce?! Tom. He handled every request flying from all corners of the place with ease. He was running food, talking to everyone, and was always front and center the second we needed anything.

Sophia was also crushing everything! She was everywhere, making recommendations, having a great sense of humour, and just in general seemed to elevate everyone around her. There was also a solid crew of support staff!

Oysters? 10/10
Clams with lemongrass broth? 11/10
Bread? 10/10
Calamari and fried shrimp? 10/10 (the shrimp especially were SO good)
Clam chowder? 10/10
Caesar salad? 12/10“

“I recently dined out with my friends, and it was an amazing experience! We ordered Cheese and Charcutries, flatbread, fries, ribeyes steak and their famous Crispy whole chicken. The food was absolutely delicious, with every dish exceeding our expectations. The service was impressively fast, and our server Paris was incredibly professional, attentive, and friendly, making us feel well taken care of throughout the meal. The ambiance of the restaurant was exceptional—perfectly designed to create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. We had such a great time and can’t wait to return. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience!“

“Good menu, drinks in a nice atmosphere with a fantastic view of the city“

“Excellent everything! We split a salad, I had the carpaccio, he had the burger, we shared the panna cotta. Atmosphere, service, food, wine, patio, price point = perfection. Highly recommend.“

“Great place to go for fish and chips on the North Shore. We decided to go with the halibut dinner which is a bit pricier but worth it. I’ll have to try the AYCE next time we come in. The food came quickly, the waitress was prompt and attentive. I never had an empty glass beside me. They always seem to be decently busy, the night we went it was full of couples and families. The decor is dated but I enjoy the no-nonsense charm of a place that’s just focused on serving quality food.“

“Popular fishmonger that sells fish and chips and other items for dine in or takeout. The takeaway fish and chips we had was quite good. Other items we’ve had over the years are more hit and miss. Staff are reasonably friendly but busy. Being a fishmonger, there’s not much ambiance for dining in.“

“We made a large take-out order for a family get together and everyone raved about the food! A delicious and inexpensive option for feeding a large group. An extra thank-you for the special order pan fried only 'mixed veggie chicken' as a GF meal for my cousin. He was very appreciative of the meal.“

“Quite contrasting experiences in the reviews. We went for dinner last night an hour before they closed. Upon entering we were warmly greeted with a sincere smile. We had a couple of questions about the menu and our server was helpful.
The food was delicious. The beef was so tender. Wonton soup was terrific. The place was clean. Both people we encountered were very friendly. We both left so full, almost bordering on discomfort.
We also visited a few years ago and had a good experience also. The date has a special importance to us and the food and service added to that memory. A little expensive.“

“The Fish Counter in Vancouver is generally praised for its fresh, sustainably sourced seafood and high-quality fish and chips. Many reviewers highlight the light, crispy batter, perfectly cooked fish, and delicious house-made tartar sauce. There are also positive comments about the friendly service, especially for those with dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free options.

A shop with a fish market and kitchen.
God bless this place. What a great concept and addition to main street eats. Highly recommend this place to anyone. Chowders are lovely and comforting. Today I got the po boy sandwich. It is so gooooood, and messy lol. To my surprise I found out that there was kimchi in it! What a great twist/ combination. Sandwich also came with some pickled cabbage. They take your order at the till, then when your food is ready they call your name. This place doesn't have much chairs or tables so just be aware. It's pretty much street food style, order and eat by the windows or outside. They always have fresh seafood coming in daily. They also prep sauces and soups as well to bring home to enjoy!“

“Blue water has very consistent quality of food, their sushi bar food are always fresh, I love the stamina roll, it is perfectly balanced with the crab meat, unagi and a little bit of smoked salmon slice inside of the roll. Their Sablefish is one of the best I ever had, it is refreshing and lightly seasoned. But you can still taste every bit of flavour from the miso and the fish.“

“Thank you Lisa and Philip. The dining experience is more than food, and even though our steaks were cooked to perfection (huge shout out to the chefs on that porterhouse) your service made the experience one that we will remember. Thank you.“

“Perfect place for seafood lovers and delicious desserts selection.“

“The best fish in Vancouver“

“I had an incredible experience here last Friday! My friends hosted a surprise bridal shower for me in the private dining room. The staff were thoughtful and helpful with the setup, allowing my them to come in early to decorate the space. They also did a flawless job with executing the surprise by pretending to bring me to a table first. The server was fun, warm and attentive throughout the night and I feel terrible that I’m forgetting her name! All the food was delicious, which has been the case every time I’ve been to Boulevard.“

“Buena música y buen ambiente“

“Louis is the best bartender and server ever!“

“Josh at the bar had some great skills. My ribeye was AMAZING!!!“

“Visiting Vancouver, wanted a non-touristy but great local seafood spot. This place nailed it. Great service. Great food. Accommodated us getting in 2 hours earlier than our reservation. And we were in great hands with an attentive and knowledgeable waiter. Ate a fish from Greece (not exactly local) but it was still fantastic. As were the oysters/fries/brocollini/watermelon salad/spaghetti vognole/drinks.“

“The best clam chowder and sablefish. Kali our server was the best too. She's adorable. ♥️“

“hidden gem in Chinatown. 10/10.“

“Great classic seafood! Generous portions!“

“Nice setting, delicious food (halibut, fish and chips, steak). And great service!“

“Me and my husband always celebrating our anniversary here because we love the view, the service, and the food worth the price though 🙂. Our server Mark did the awesome job last night. We definitely recommend this place“

“This place is QUITE!! The wait staff is exceptional and the food is to die for. If as higher rating had been available they would be higher.
We sat outside, the weather was nice. Reservations were for 7pm and we were seated immediately.
It was our 30th anniversary, I made the reservation using the “Open Table” app and when EVERYONE greeted us, they wished us “Happy Anniversary”“

“One of the best restuarants I've ever been to in my life💜 I think about it all the time 😆“

“We had a great afternoon, Rainey day, watching the water boats, good food great drinks 🍹 good service“

“Great 2024 Dine Vancouver menu, the ram is amazing and so is the tiramisu..“

“great staff great atmosphere great food great flower arrangements everything was fantastic I always love bringing people to this restaurant they always leave happy 😁😁“

“It was wonderful. Friendly and good service and of course fabulous food.“

“My husband and I were happy that we celebrated our 35 wedding anniversary @Ancora last night💕 We enjoyed our delicious dinner Staff were respectful and attentive We sure to come back soon and tell all my friends and family about the great service! Keep up the good work guys🙌“

“good food ,good service“

“Fun! Good food. It gets hot in there though. 100% worth it!“

“Such a great place. Feels like if you are actually eating in Mexico, if you like seafood and Mexican food, is a must to visit.“

“Good was delicious, very good service staff! Reasonable price too!“

“Nice big spacious cafe by the roadside just right opposite Holiday Inn Broadway, with lots of chinese food choices. Portions are very big. The fried rice and beef kway teow are tasty with lots of ingredients. Service staff is friendly and they come by regularly to top up your tea. Highly recommended to check it out.“

“Arc has a nice view and delicious foods.“

“foods are fresh. although pricy, worth the price.“

“Next to Tom’s Video. In fact, this restaurant took over big section of Tom’s when they downsized. The food is excellent here. Had the king crab special since it is in season now (spring time). Service was very good. Staff regularly came around to change out your plate for a clean one. Reservations recommended. It was very busy and vibe was lively.“

“We read about Forage in line and decided to try it. What a great decision! The food was excellent. As the idea is sharing plates we selected a number of small plates. We had the fish dip, with lovely homemade tortillas which were delicious. We had a spring salad, the zucchini salad, bison carpaccio, and smoked salmon- everything was great. Washed down with a nice Shiraz - what more could you want? Staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend you to try.“

“This place is phenomenal!! Great service! Great location! Amazing drinks!! Food is scrumptious!!“

“One of the best for dim sum“

“Fantastic food and good portions. Place is very clean and well maintained. Ordering through their website was easy and uncomplicated as well as the menu. Outstanding option to have a satisfying lunch. I appreciate the friendliness of the owners.“

“I was just here on may 5th 2024. this was the first time having a5 wagyu and it did not disappoint. the service was top notch the food was amazing. I will be back. please put the tomato bisque soup on the everyday menu.“

“I attended my first game of the season Dec 10th. The Canucks played and lost to the Minnesota Wild. The lobster roll was honestly my favorite thing about attending Canucks’ games. The lobster roll tasted good. The lobster meat was cooked well and the texture perfect. I admit it’s been a few years since I had season tickets. I renewed this year and told everyone the lobster roll was a can’t miss. The lobster roll held it’s own but the new kettle chips are a miss. Bring back Ms Vickies! The kettle chips were hard and tasteless.“

“We ordered beef noodle soup and chicken fried rice. The price was reasonable and the portion was huge so you’ll really get more bang for your buck. Their tea was so nice and the service was awesome. I love my beef noodle soup. The both is tasty and the beef is very tender. I will definitely come here again.“

“Went for Dim Sum with my family. We ordered more than 15 items. I had Dim Sum at different restaurants, but the food was the best. Service was great, also. Parking was easy, too.“

“Been twice now and both times the food has been amazing and very consistent the atmosphere is awesome highly recommend it’s very unique and different style of going out for dinner and well worth the experience“

“Great tasting foods! Had fish and chips as I am allergic to most crustaceans and shellfish 🤣🤣🤣“

“I'd suggest this if you look a certain way and then won't get questioned or chased out the door asking if you paid or not. I paid with my credit cause yes I got good credit.“

“Was so lovely! This is our go to date spot. Only complaints are we ordered 12 oysters and they gave us 10 and we had to say something. We also ordered a 40 dollar glass of wine and they didn't tell us anything about the wine. For a wine bar you'd think they'd have a back story and something fun to share with their coravin wines. All in all we had a great time and sat at the bar which was interactive and fun.“