Decided to come to Fanny Bay for my birthday dinner while traveling in Vancouver, and it did not…read moredisappoint. This spot does traditional and classic seafood items so well- lobster poutine, are you kidding me?! How do I inject the lobster gravy from this dish into my veins? My boyfriend and I got a couple dozen raw oysters from the available options and narrowed down our favorites- the Fanny Bay and Kumamoto are fantastic! I got the uni sashimi and umami bomb, and those were to die for. The lobster poutine stole the show for my boyfriend and me, the serving size was generous and very filling. We got so much quality seafood for less than $100 CAD- this would easily go for so much more in the Bay Area.

Fanny Bay is a popular spot for oysters, and indeed oysters be everywhere here! Our group of four…read morewas fortunate to snag a spot on a busy Friday night. Being a busier night, it was a little hard to get served even when we sat at the bar; we had to wait nearly 15 minutes before being able to place an order. We each had their Clam Chowder, which was pretty salty to say the least. The addition of real clams did make it tasty, BUT the clams also had a lot of sand... were they washed? This was not a fun soup to eat... It was also served with a crumbly muffin, which was not my favorite. The Mussels & Clams in white wine sauce was tasty, though it had the same issue of being sandy. We also had their Crab Cake - thankfully not sandy here. (I'd be scared if they were...) The crab cakes with real crab were tasty - loved this one! We also had their Daily Shucker's Dozen oysters, which included two smaller ones and a larger one. The large one... was most definitely meaty, briny, and not as tasty as the smaller, sweeter ones. I believe our smaller ones may have been the Fat Bastard and Sweet Select, while the larger one was off menu from Washington. On the topic of busyness, we didn't get our oysters until very late into the meal - nearly an hour. They actually had forgotten our order, and we had to remind them, which they said "soon" until "soon" ended up being nearly 20 minutes! We were told that a shucker was working on it, only to see that tray being sent to another table... sad!

Everything we ate was great but the portions are enormous (family style) and the prices reflect…read morethis. I would definitely return here with a group. No Dim Sum in the evenings

Very good dim sum!…read more Ordered: Siu Mai: Excellent. Comes with five (!!) pieces and was succulent and juicy, topped with fish roe. Cha siu bao: Average. The meat was not lean enough but the flavor was standard. Egg tart: Excellent. The egg custard was much less sweet than I was accustomed to but was pleasant. The pastry portion was light and crispy. Shrimp and chive dumpling: Good. Packed with chives and shrimp with a light garlic flavor. Seared on both sides. Salt and pepper squid: Excellent. Easily the standout of the meal and was garnished with garlic and peppers! Ambiance was loud as usual for a dim sum restaurant. Service was quick attentive but I was disappointed that there was no house made chili. Overall a very decent dim sum experience.

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.

Made a reservation for Fri late afternoon Ordered from…read moreHappy hour menu: - Fried oysters - Prawn cocktail - Truffle fries Also ordered - Greek Horiatiki salad - Riley's Brioche ( my fave!!!!) - Fish (forgot which one) Yummy food and friendly service! Would definitely return

The food was alright. The appetizer bread we ordered was huge and I loved how it was served, but it…read morewas quite plain despite looking flavoured both inside and out. The lobster oil provided didn't do much to add to the taste, but the butter was good. The seafood rigatoni was good, but Vancouver has spicy tomato vodka sauce that's better at lower price points. The tenderloin surf and turf was also only alright. As I was celebrating my birthday here, they also gave me a dessert on the house. It was a chocolate cake with some crunchy chocolate bits. I liked the bits, but the cake was alright. I think we came on a bad day when the kitchen was understaffed. It took a fair amount of time for our mains to come. The table next to us left quite unhappily at the end of the night for the same reason. Lovely environment, and our waiters were nice. Just took quite a while for the food to arrive and when it did, it was mediocre.

Such a fabulous dinner. I was craving a bowl of pho and this hit the spot. Don't recall which one I…read moreordered but it was delish. Service was fantastic too. My water and tea were always full - the tea was a lovely fruit called pandan and now I am going to have to find some to take home - it was that good.

I loooooove their sea crab with red thick noodles and crab spring rolls. The noodles can be a…read morelittle bland, but nothing some fish sauce and chili peppers can't do. Their crab spring rolls are always hot, crispy, fresh and packed with crab meat in there. Service is minimal, but restaurant is decent size and clean. Always hit a spot to satisfy that craving.

Returning to Pink Peppercorn Seafood House is always a comforting, wonderful experience that…read morecaptures the best of classic neighborhood dining. The intimate atmosphere with its warm lighting and cozy setting creates an inviting backdrop that makes every visit feel like a special homecoming. The service remained exceptionally attentive and welcoming, ensuring every dish arrived seamlessly. The kitchen delivered absolute perfection across the menu: the Rack of Lamb was seared beautifully with melt in your mouth tenderness, while the New York Steak offered rich, savory perfection. Seafood lovers will adore the rich, aromatic West Coast Bouillabaisse packed with fresh ocean flavors, and finishing the evening with their classic, velvety Tiramisu made for an unforgettable meal.

Amazing portions and amazing food…read more They let me change my pasta sauce to a cream sauce which was so good! We got their appetizer of the day which were scallops in lemon butter sauce. The bread and the lobster oil that they give to every table was addictive -- I tried to not eat too much knowing that the portions here are generous. We also got the salmon Wellington -- the sweet gravy-like sauce they give you was quite nice. My tip is to not pour all the sauce into your flaky pastry all at once unless you're absolutely sure you won't be taking home leftovers so it doesn't get all soggy, The pasta I substituted cream sauce for (instead of tomato red sauce) was delightful. Exactly what I wanted -- though I felt I could've had more noodles. But who am I to complain about the amount of fish and seafood I got on top of those noodles?

A Special Seafood Date at Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House…read more I took my dad out for a special dinner date at Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House since he absolute loves seafood, and it made for a truly wonderful evening together. The iconic, classic chop house setup with its bustling oyster bar atmosphere provided the ideal backdrop for a memorable night out with family. execution across the meal was exceptional, matched by warm, attentive service that looked after us every step of the way. The Filet Mignon was remarkably tender and juicy, while the Sockeye Salmon and Pork Chop were prepared to rich, flavorful perfection. To wrap up a fantastic dinner, the Tiramisu added a smooth, sweet finish that rounded out the entire experience seamlessly.

Joe Fortes' happy hour kept reappearing in my algorithm and I do absolutely love oysters so we…read moredecided to drop by while in Vancouver. Happy hour is typically pretty busy, so we did have a reservation on a Sunday. Although looking around there were a few empty tables and no line at when we arrived. The inside is vibrant, welcoming and lively with chatter. Our service was alright. Our server did assist with questions in the beginning as we were first timers, but he wasn't too present after that. We didn't mind too much because we had a lot of food on the table to keep us busy. The good... -Oysters: really good for happy hour oysters!! Definitely worth it and the mignonette sauce was perfection. -Crab & Corn Fritters: crispy and crunchy on the outside while moist on the inside!! Would order these again! -Seafood Linguine: Only item we ordered that wasn't on the happy hour menu, however it was EXCEPTIONAL and well worth the price. An abundant and sizable pieces of seafood on the dish. The snap on the prawns... the sear on the scallops... the flavor of the white wine cream sauce!!! Money well spent. The ok or not so bad... -Mini Lobster & Shrimp Roll: the roll was a little flat and the seafood was missing the snap, but the flavors were not bad -Steelhead Ceviche: tasted like a standard ceviche, however the chip wasn't enough for the ceviche portion and I found myself rationing it to match the proportions The not so good... -Marinated short rib: pieces were small, thin, and the marinade was a little overly sweet and salty -Cheeseburger Sliders: the beef patties were overcooked and dry -Altos Margarita & Summer Sangria: both drinks felt a little lackluster with the flavors falling a bit short Overall, happy hour was a great experience and I'd love to come back and try more of the regular menu items.

My wife and I were a little apprehensive about trying this restaurant, as there were no reviews on…read moreYelp, and those on Google were less-than-enthusiastic, although looking more in depth, it seems that the negative reviews were all several years old, and things seemingly had improved significantly in recent years. And while there are no shortage of seafood restaurants serving fresh crab on the Steveston waterfront, we wanted to give The Crab King a fair shake. I'm so glad that we did! My wife ordered a King Crab for herself which, after tearing it literally limb-from-limb, eventually declared it to be tied for her favorite boiled crab dish anywhere! High praise coming from such a consummate crustacean connoisseur! For myself and our son, an order of fish and chips, and the grilled chicken sandwich rounded out our order, both of which were crispy, tasty and delicious. Regarding the fish and chips, they appeared to be tempura-battered, and I'm still not 100% sure what type of fish it was. It may have been cod, but it seemed more like catfish, but either way, it was tender, juicy, flaky and delicious. No complaints here! More than anything, though, the employees here went out of their way to make our experience enjoyable. Our toddler son, who is normally extremely well-behaved in restaurants, was having a bit of a fuss here and there. Without prompting, the servers brought us a little radio to play music for him, as well as a couple of toys to play with, one of them being a wind-up truck that they gave to him to take home! He loved it there, and still plays with it at home! They even played peek-a-boo with him from behind the counter, soliciting laughs and giggles, for the better part of 15 minutes! That sort of customer service is nearly impossible to find, and should be praised and cherished wherever it is found! Whatever the past may have held for this restaurant, the Crab King is an entirely new animal now, serving up fresh seafood by uncommonly wonderful employees, in a fantastic floating location. They even offer to cook spot prawns and other seafood purchased from the boats docked at the nearby waterfront marketplace, for a modest fee. With all these things going for it, there's no doubt who wears the crown of Crab King in Steveston Harbor!

We ordered seafood salad, clam chowder and lobster roll... all the dishes were well prepared and…read moreprices were reasonable. Service is fair not fancy and the ambiance is adequate could improvement through a new renovation.

Came here to celebrate my anniversary as won a gift card to use. The restaurant is located on the…read moreground floor of the Seaside Hotel in North Vancouver and has two entrances - one from the street and another through the hotel. My boyfriend and I were in a seafood mood and ordered the following: Seafood Tower: A showstopper. Beautifully presented, overflowing with fresh oysters, chilled prawns, lobster rolls, caviche, and tuna tartar. Everything tasted fresh and ocean-sweet but the lobster rolls buns were getting wet and soggy from the plate to ice condensation - an oversight on presentation logistics. Wagyu Carpaccio: Melt-in-your-mouth perfection. The wagyu was sliced paper thin and had that rich, buttery texture you hope for. The shaved truffle garnishe added just enough flavour without overshadowing the beef. Served with a few pieces of sourdough bread, it was one of my favourites. Roasted Chicken: I know--ordering chicken at a seafood-forward spot felt risky, but it ended up being one of the surprise standouts. Perfectly roasted with crispy skin and juicy, flavorful meat. It was served with a zesty sauce and roasted vegetables and really homey and tasty. Scallops Risotto: Creamy, aromatic, and cooked to that ideal al dente bite. The scallops were seared beautifully--golden on the outside and tender inside. Service was warm and attentive, and the coastal-chic atmosphere made the whole experience feel relaxed but still special. If you're anywhere near the area, Seaside Provisions is worth a visit especially since they have a Happy Hour.

Quiet place in the evenings, our server was friendly and quick…read more We did not eat just tried the white sangria which was light , sweet and citrusy. Also tried the chocolate dessert , it was a kind of rich chocolate mousse with berry sauce and a shell of hardened chocolate. Very good but a little pricy for what it is.

I came for their Low Tide (happy hour) for some oysters and a beer. I sat at the bar and was…read moregreeted by an excellent bartender. The service is great here and the ambiance is kind of classy. I loved getting to watch the bartender shuck the oysters and grate some fresh horseradish on the plate. It was also really fun that they had a variety of sauces you could put on the oysters ranging from a mild mignonette vinegar and cocktail sauce to spicy hot sauces. The oysters that day were from Fanny Bay, so they were very plump and juicy! The addition of the fresh horseradish on the oysters added a really nice flavor with just a hint of the spicy kick you get from jarred horseradish. I also order the shrimp and lobster sliders, which were very tasty.

This was our first meal in Vancouver, and it's still hands down the most memorable meal we've had…read more The seafood was incredibly fresh, and everything was so thoughtfully prepared. The flavors were clean, balanced, and absolutely delicious. Definitely a meal we won't forget! We asked for recommendations on local oysters and tried the Island Tides, Kusshi, and Beachcomber. Each one had its own distinct character, from the texture to the brininess and subtle sweetness. Honestly, I could eat these every day. Make sure to their the house sauces, so many beautiful flavors in just a few bites. The potato crusted halibut and mussels were some of the best I've had. Seriously exceptional quality. They absolutely nailed every dish. The flavors, execution, and freshness were all on point. The only downside was the AC, it was barely doing its job when we visited. Honestly, it felt less like dining out and more like having dinner in Arizona. All in all, absolutely loved it and would come back in a heartbeat.