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The Best Waterfront Restaurants In Vancouver

The Best Waterfront Restaurants In Vancouver

Vancouver is known for its amazing city life and renowned food. The city is also known for hosting beautiful summers offering everything you can imagine under the sun. This includes dining with spectacular views. Below is our list of the top waterfront restaurants in Vancouver that offer a trendy atmosphere, great menus, and most importantly – stunning views.

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The Best Waterfront Restaurants In Vancouver

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Cactus Club Café (English Bay)

Located right on Beach Ave by the water, this restaurant has quality food and good service. All their seafood is local and fresh and offered alongside some of Rob Feenies world-renowned dishes. Some of their signature favourite’s include Fish Tacos, Jambalaya Rice Bowl and the Wor Wonton Soup. Each day during happy hour they have specials on drinks such as the Longboard lager, Sunset Soda and the Bellini.

 

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Cardero’s

Cardero’s is located in the middle of Coal Harbour and looks upon the water view. They feature lots of fresh fish oysters and mussels and also offer great burgers – we highly recommend the Salmon Burger. Enjoy your dinner or lunch right on their patio.

 

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Miku

Vancouver’s unique and delicately prepared Japanese food. Located along the Burrard Inlet and right next to the Canada Place, this restaurant features many popular dishes and visually beautiful dishes, such as the Miku Roll, the Aburi Salmon Oishi Sushi and the Green Tea Opera Cake.

 

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LIFT

Lift offers upscale dining featuring a beautiful view – especially when you sit at the roof top bar. Not only do they have lunch and dinner but also they offer brunch. Menu favorites include the Grilled Wild Salmon, Steak Frites, Sashimi, Spicy Ahi Tuna and for dessert try the Chocolate Whiskey Torte. They have an eclectic menu with lots to choose from.

 

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The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant

Features live music, outdoor seating with a beautiful view located under Granville Island Bridge. Menu favourite’s include the Pan Seared Scallops, Applewood Grilled Steelhead Salmon, Asian Lettuce wraps, Mussels in red coconut curry sauce and Alaska king crab.

 

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Tap and Barrel

Tap and Barrel offers a great social atmosphere and is known as one of the best “people watching” patios in Vancouver. Their menu features “Globally inspired comfort food,” which is prepared fresh and locally. There are many gluten free options, vegetarian and great kids menus. All their food is organic, local and authentic.

 

 

Guide by: Sarah Bernstein

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