The Best Seafood Restaurants in Vancouver 2024
Gold: Boulevard
Our city’s oceanside location sets high expectations for its seafood scene, and these restaurants more than meet them. Boulevard takes gold, captivating our judges with its stunning seafood tower and perfect charcoal-grilled sablefish. Chef Roger Ma’s virtuosity shines in dishes such as the seared scallops with red curry and roast lingcod with chorizo-stuffed peppers, both praised by our judges for their flawless flavours.
845 Burrard St.
boulevardvancouver.ca
Silver: Blue Water Cafe
Silver is clinched by the iconic Blue Water Cafe, where chef Frank Pabst’s enduring expertise is evident. One judge enthused, “The cook on my swordfish was perfect,” underscoring the culinary precision that defines the venue. Service here is unparalleled, with patrons noting a near-psychic attention to detail.
1095 Hamilton St.
bluewatercafe.net
Bronze: Mott 32
Bronze goes to the Chinese cuisine-focused Mott 32; while not exclusively seafood, the glamourous room still dazzles with its offerings from the deep, earning it high marks and a place on the podium.
1161 W Georgia St.
mott32.com
Honourable Mentions: The Fish Man and Bravo
Honourable mentions are shared by The Fish Man for its “raucous and fun” Sichuan and Cantonese-style seafood and the brand-new Bravo, whose ambitious dry-aged fish program and vibrant cooking add a dash of daring to Vancouver’s seafood scene.
The Fish Man, 1170–8391 Alexandra Rd., Richmond, fishmanrestaurant.com
Bravo, 4194 Fraser St., bravovancouver.com
