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    Rodney's Oyster House

    4.0 (905 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    RODNEY'S OYSTER HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Oysters
    Alyson W.

    Great vibe, selection, and service. Enjoyed coming here for a variety of oysters, which were all fresh and delicious. Sadly I didn't feel like the prices reflected a great value, after being at Granville island and seeing a dozen oysters for 1/4 of the price. Also, while they have a lot of sauces, and a ton of fresh horseradish I was sad that the mignonette was out of a bottle and not freshly made.

    Scallop Pasta and Lobster Ragú
    Melissa F.

    We arrived on a Sunday and were seated upstairs immediately. The place was decorated for Halloween. The servers were casual and attentive. The two pastas we tried were just ok but expensive for the lack of meat involved. The broccolini was excellent and so were the oysters. We also enjoyed the bread. We would return.

    hot sauce
    Anisa W.

    There are live fish tanks in it, I think it'd be a great date spot tbh. They also have happy hour deals for oysters so check out their deals. Each table has a turntable with 6 hot sauces ranging from least to most spicy but even the most spicy one is not that spicy lol. They have a variety of oysters and they were super fresh!

    Lily T.

    Foods here are in good quality. The seafoods here are so fresh and juicy! I like the oysters on the shell and seafood pasta. The mussels in the seafood pasta are juicy. The clam chowder is creamy and yummy. Cheesecake is moisture and soft inside, not too sweet. Services here is also good , my server introduced me the oysters' from location and taste. Crews here have good smiles and body shapes.

    Mary A.

    We had a reservation for 10 and the staff were awesome. We were seated upstairs and on a warm day it was uncomfortably hot. Our server was great about keeping us filled with water and bringing ice which helped. The oysters were good but pricey. I had the shrimp and crab sliders and they were excellent. Those in our group who had salad loved the dressing. I loved the tootsie rolls as you leave in lieu of mints!

    Halibut Bits and Bites
    Kay F.

    My friend and I came here on a Friday evening and the place was hopping. We were just able to catch the tail end of happy hour but it was quite packed in there. I would recommend making a reservation if coming here during prime time. We got the Fried Humbolt Squid Fingers and the Halibut Bits and Bites as well as 2 oysters. Everything was tasty and it was a great place for some quick happy hour eats.

    Manhattan clam chowder.
    Pearl D.

    We were seated, without a reservation, at a tiny table in the upstairs corner overlooking the oyster bar. The space is difficult to understand. It reminds me of a shanty on a remote beach somewhere not in Vancouver. I know it's odd to go to an oyster bar and not eat fresh shellfish but we were craving cooked salmon. Rodney's had it on the menu so we took a chance. The Manhattan clam chowder, which I was looking forward to was disappointing. I counted about four bits of clams. And my husband wasn't sure if he'd had any. That gives you an idea. It could have been saved had the broth been interesting. But it was a riff on spicy marinara sauce. Manhattan clam chowder is supposed to taste of clam broth in a mild tomato base that doesn't overwhelm the flavor of the clams. However it was also loaded with little bits of chopped bell peppers. Why? There were a few other bits of vegetables in it. I wouldn't order it again. We ordered the bread which had great sourdough flavor but it would have been tastier, imo, if it were at least, room temperature. The butter was not rock hard so that was alright. Creamy ale, which my husband ordered, lived up to its name, smooth without a bitter bite. The citrus salmon dish arrived without fanfare. It was delicious. The salmon was pan fried in a savory butter sauce that had a lovely mixture of herbs and seasonings. The fish was tender and moist. It was what I'd hoped. The spare vegetables, beet, broccoli, pieces of turnip and baby carrots were cooked al dente. The rice was fluffy and herby - nice. Overall, it was a good meal. I would have preferred to eat in a nicer atmosphere or at least without the music turned up to a numbing noise. But this is a bar first and foremost. Service was fast and efficient. We didn't need to ask for anything because it was already provided. There were no extra touches. I wouldn't return because it was too noisy but I would recommend it to anyone wanting to eat at a bar.

    Oysters
    Linh P.

    Found my new favorite seafood restaurant! We made reservations for a sat night and was able to find nearby street parking. The restaurant itself is very small but lively. We ordered: -lobster and shrimp roll -clam chowder -clams -oysters Everything was so good and fresh. The star of the night was the lobster and shrimp rolls, they were generous with the fillings and I loved thee extra crunchy bread. It created a really good crunchy texture to the dish. The oysters were also all very good and not fishy at all. We loved the variety of sauces they provided for the oysters too.

    Halibut bites
    Jenny T.

    Rodneys is a no frills, delicious seafood restaurant. I especially love their selection of oysters. They also have a good happy hour. All of the oysters were amazing today! Meaty, fresh, a touch of brine west coast oysters. The halibut bites were super soft, fresh and delicious with the sauce, the sauce had a nice kick of spice. The clam chowder was decent. Definitely always a must when visiting Vancouver BC Our server Ian was delightful and gave wonderful recommendations.

    Halibut Bites
    Erin Y.

    Came here for happy hour and ordered a couple of apps to share with our drinks. Halibut Bites - Tasty, lightly breaded and was overall good Lobster Sliders - Flavourful and the slider was light and had a good crunch from the celery in the mix Oysters - Super fresh and had a great selection of hot sauces to choose from Great spot for happy hour and overall service was also great - will definitely be coming back!

    Halibut
    Christina O.

    Such a fun vibe, great service, and delicious food! Reservations are definitely recommended (especially on the weekend) because it's very popular. I ordered the halibut dish, and it was so flavorful and tender. This a must-go when in Vancouver.

    Steamed mussels
    Melinda A.

    Food, service, ambiance! Oysters are delicious and the steamed mussels were amazing! This was such a great stop on our visit to Vancouver. Such great service. Cool vibe here!

    The shucker/bartenders
    Roxann R.

    We loved this place. The oyster bar guys are great bar tenders and oyster shuckers. You really have to sit at the bar to appreciate the whole experience. We went to this place 3 times while in Vancouver. We very rarely do repeats when traveling but loved this place so much we did a threepeat!!

    Lobster and Shrimp Slider Rolls.

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    Anniversary dinner. Great decision of mine to have it here. Great food, service and very jovial ambiance.

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    4.4(393 reviews)
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    I've been meaning to try this place for awhile and finally got my chance as i had a medical apt…read moreclose by. I went in and ordered 2pc snapper and chips. Once my order was completed I found a seat and started to eat. The seating area is limited and if various options, a couple tables here and there and a counter by the window. The fish was crispy and nicely battered and chips were decent. Fish size was again decent i wouldn't say the largest nor small but regular in size to decent fish and chip places. Overall nice, I think strong decent fish and chip place but imo overhyped. It's not bad but nothing mind

    I visited here on August 1st on Friday to use up my gift card. I didn't get a chance to go when…read morethey were closed. I ordered an Oyster Po Boy, fries and a drink which came to total of $27.10. It was messy to eat Po Boy, but that wasn't an issue. Baguette was so crunchy on the outside it was perfect! There was some arugula, kimchi and 3 pcs of oysters in it. I also ordered fries it was huge! Fries were bit salty and overcooked I tossed it out in the end. I left my water and soda to drink them later after heading to washroom. Staff cleared my water and soda away. I still had half of soda in it. I felt thirsty after eating my food in the end. It'd have been nice if she asked me first before clearing dishes. I don't think I'll go back.

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    Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House - Oysters

    Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    1.2 kmWest End
    $$$$

    Adam and the rest of the staff were awesome. We're from a small town with poor service everywhere…read more This was a nice treat.

    When I say a place is an establishment I mean just that. Of course reputation can pull a lot of…read moreweight. From the gold railings to coat check to a piano on the stairs to an old school oyster bar showcasing their wares proudly on display, Joe Fortes has a lot going on for it. But perhaps more so than anything else is an amazing happy hour for anyone who loves oysters. Service Before diving into the food let's talk about service. The servers here are dressed in the old full whites with black ties and give you full service. They have an expert knowledge of the menu and are willing to give you any and all opinions if asked. They check on you frequently and make sure you're having a good time with enough banter to make it friendly and welcomed. Happy Hour - Alcohol With that out of the way, we can talk about the happy hour. Yes, they have a great deal when it comes to their house red and white wines where you can get 6 oz for $6 CAD or 9 oz for $9 CAD. Their beers range from $5 CAD to $8 CAD and their cocktails are all under $10 CAD. Happy Hour - Food They have some incredible truffle fries, cut thick and sprinkled with parmesan as delicate as snow for $9 CAD. Their crab & corn fritters are slightly chewy but packed with flavor and come at $12 CAD. The coconut prawns sound just as delicious as they taste and come at $13 CAD. I would avoid the Steelhead ceviche though as it was more mashed avocado than ceviche. However, HOWEVER, the star of the show are their oysters. Coming at $1.75 an oyster, you get to be as gluttonous as you'd like whilst keeping your pockets happy. Vancouver is known for their amazing seafood and with this happy hour from 3 PM - 5 PM it gives you 2 hours to fill your belly with as many oysters as you can. Even if you ordered 50 oysters you would be under $90 CAD. I should know, I did that. Last Thoughts Even without the incredible happy hour Joe Fortes would be a restaurant you have to visit during your trip to Vancouver. With a great selection of food on their menu, wait staff that feel old world and professional, and a setting fit for the city, the happy hour is just the bonus that makes visiting Joe Fortes even more enticing. Come with an appetite, leave with a smile.

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    Miku

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    4.4(2.6k reviews)
    1.6 kmDowntown
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    Who gave this spot anything less than 5 stars? I just want to talk lol. Seriously, were we…read moreexperiencing the same meal. Steep as it is, I decided I wanted a "quick little sushi lunch with a view", and a quick little sushi lunch with a few is exactly what I received. Although I don't recommend it, I walked right in from the street, no reservation, and was seated at the bar (in pretty casual street clothes I may add). I enjoyed a premium sake flight (which was fine...just fine), an old fashioned served with the perfect accompanying dark chocolate, and a good amount of sushi including their signature aburi style sushi in flight form and nigiri tuna flight (bluefin, chutoro, otoro). After visiting Japan last December, I'm a bit of an otoro snob but I have to hand it to them, all three of these cuts were perfect. The accompanying rice, perfection. The quality of the fish, divine. The view was the cherry on top of this experience. This will certainly be a spot I revisit next time I'm in Vancouver.

    3.5 stars if I could…read more Excellent service from the staff. They were attentive, checked in periodically and very professional. Michelin starred quality in their service by how they explained the menu, brought out the food, came back around to refill waters. Just top notch service and elegantly so. The food was good but not of value. Their lunch set was a good introductory to what they offer. I enjoyed the food for its flavours and presentation but I thought that it was a bit overpriced. Don't get me wrong, it's beautiful, fresh and definitely elevated, but it was $50 for 10pcs of sushi, 2 appetizer sized samples of their appetizer or entree dishes, and miso soup (which we did not get and didn't realize till much later in the day). If you're wanting an upscale experience (and portion) of good quality food or wanting to impress other parties, then this is a nice spot. For regular eats, it's a bit too luxurious to be a casual thing in my opinion. The ambiance is nice and calm. They have a patio, which has a meh view overlooking the harbor, but beware of a breezy day. It will catch a bit of a wind tunnel. They have heaters and blankets but the heaters don't really reach unless you're sitting next to it.

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    The Flying Pig - Yaletown - West Coast Seafood Paella - delicious!!

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    4.0(1.4k reviews)
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    one of the best restaurants we tried in vancouver for sure…read more honestly, i would skip most of the main courses and just order off the happy hour menu because that was easily the highlight for us. the carpaccio was insanely good! super savory, rich, fresh, and packed with flavor. it had that perfect balance where the meat practically melts in your mouth, and every bite tasted bright, salty, and satisfying without feeling too heavy. definitely the standout dish of the night. i also really enjoyed the poutine. the melted cheese curds made it extra comforting and indulgent, and the whole dish felt way more elevated than standard poutine. the drinks were also amazing. both the mocktails and cocktails were genuinely well made and memorable instead of feeling like an afterthought. the only misses for me were the short rib and the steelhead trout, which both really needed salt. the risotto was also pretty mid and not very memorable compared to the other dishes.

    I came here for an early dinner on a Friday evening. I strategically planned it that I would arrive…read morefor dinner during their happy hour. Food: Jumbo Mac & Cheese - This was pretty good! I'm not sure if I would say it was "jumbo" but delicious nonetheless. Parmesan Truffles Fries - The fries were standard, as was the aioli it came with. Organic Beet + Arugula Salad - This was a happy hour portion. It was a good salad, but I wish it came on a bigger plate for easier eating. Service: Service was friendly and quick. The food came out of the kitchen pretty quickly. I was asked more than once if I wanted a drink since it was happy hour which was a little awkward but not too bad! TL;DR - Good happy hour deals with quick service

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