Oyster Week: The Best Happy Hour Oyster Deals in Vancouver

With National Oyster Day behind us, we can’t help but feel a bit nostalgic for the celebration. But hey, we’re not to be relegated to restrictive holiday schedules. Here are eight amazing oyster happy hour spots where you can get great deals on our favourite ocean treat—it may not be buck-a-shuck, but it’s as close as you’re gonna get these days.

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Coast

Coast is an award-winning seafood restaurant offering a true West Coast dining experience. It’s your spot for fresh fish, succulent shellfish and massive seafood towers. The menu is stacked with plenty of raw selections like sushi, sashimi, and an extensive raw bar. They offer a $39 set menu for lunch and a $69 set menu for dinner, making it a great spot for a fancy but approachable meal.

Special Note: The restaurant also has different lounge areas perfect for group events!

The Deal: Happy hour runs from Monday to Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on weekends from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Normally, featured oysters are available for $1.75 each, but for the month of August, they’re shuckin’ ‘em up for just $1.50.

1054 Alberni St.

 

Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House

Joe Fortes has been a true Vancouver classic since 1985, serving up American cuisine with fresh, Pacific Northwest ingredients. The restaurant has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Restaurants in Vancouver and the Most Booked Restaurant in the OpenTable Diners’ Choice 2024 awards. Whether you’re looking for a chill, cozy lunch or a big corporate bash, their bistro and bar offer a unique atmosphere with live music.

The Deal: Happy hours available seven days a week from 3 to 5 p.m. Enjoy fresh oysters for $1.75 each.

777 Thurlow St.

 

Fanny Bay Oyster Bar and Shellfish Market

If you love the briny, crisp taste of the ocean, you’ll want to hit up Fanny Bay. The restaurant was recommended by the Michelin Guide in 2022. As part of the Taylor Shellfish family, they serve up fresh seafood straight from their farms in BC and Washington State. You’ll find your true-love oyster here, with a huge selection in various flavours, ages, and growing methods. Looking for something special to elevate your experience? They’ve got some wild stuff like an oyster martini and a Fanny Bay Caesar if you’re feeling adventurous.

Special Note: For health and safety reasons, the restaurant does not allow any raw oysters or shellfish to go. You’ll have to dine in to enjoy them.

The Deal: Happy hour is daily from 2 to 6 p.m. Featured oysters are $2 each, and premium oysters are $2.75 each.

762 Cambie St.

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Hydra Estiatorio

Oysters and aesthetics? Hydra Estiatorio is the place to be. With its premier location in the EXchange hotel, it boasts a stylish ambiance and a 40-foot cocktail bar to complement a fantastic oyster selection. They mix traditional Greek cooking with local ingredients and have an amazing, award-winning wine list from all over the world. It’s a sweet spot for an evening date.

Special Note: The seafood tower, tomato salad and fish market are highly recommended dishes by the restaurant.

The Deal: Happy Hour is daily from 3 to 6 p.m., with local oysters for $1.50 each.

475 Howe St.

 

Harbour Oyster and Bar

Harbour Oyster and Bar on Commercial Drive is a great spot for late-night oyster fix. This lively restaurant is open until midnight from Saturday to Thursday and stays open until 1 a.m. on Friday night. With energetic staff and a lively patio, it’s perfect to drop in for a casual bite. Want a little something extra? Don’t forget to ask the crew about their shot pairings.

Special Note: It’s a walk-ins-only kind of place, so plan accordingly to get a seat.

The Deal: Their daily happy hour runs from 11 a.m. all the way until 5 p.m., with oysters on offer for $2 each.

1408 Commercial Dr.

 

Rodney’s Oyster House

Rodney’s Oyster House is located in a cool restored heritage building with a nautical decor. The restaurant is serving between nine to 20 different kinds of oysters depending on the season and tides. Its menu is stacked with awesome seafood, from juicy lobster to perfectly grilled prawns. Definitely a seafood lover’s paradise.

The Deal: $2.95 per raw oyster during happy hour. Happy hour is from 3-6 p.m., Monday – Thursday, and 2-6 p.m., Friday – Sunday.

1228 Hamilton St.

 

Oyster Express

This is a cozy spot in Chinatown that’s perfect for fresh oysters. Prefer something cooked? They’ve got 10 types of raw oysters on the menu, but are also known for their fried oysters. You can even get a prawn cocktail to go with your oysters for a tasty addition.

The Deal: Happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. puts the oyster of the day on offer for $2.50 each and two pieces of fried oysters for $11.

296 Keefer St.

 

Bow and Stern Brentwood

Okay, it’s not in Vancouver, but if you’re craving a plate of oysters to kick off the day? Bow and Stern offers oyster dishes during their brunch hours from 10 to 11 a.m.. You can join them for their oyster hours to enjoy freshly shucked oysters and even an oyster shot.

The Deal: Enjoy $2 for each freshly shucked oyster and $10 for oyster shot in happy hours between 2 p.m. to 5 .p.m and 9 p.m. to close.

4567 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby

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