Bottom line: go (and stay) for Fanny Bay's amazingly yummy half-shell oysters, especially when…read morethey're on sale during HH! Details: My GF and I greatly enjoyed a HH and early dinner at the bar on a weeknight in early October 2026. How lucky for us to find ourselves in the care of Calvin, a deeply-knowledgeable and thoroughly professional oyster geek. On Calvin's advice, we slurped up about 1-1/2 dozen raw oysters. We especially loved the brininess of the BC pa'aje and WA totten virginica bivalves; the slightly sweeter SunSeekers were good too. Every oyster was clean and delicious! The accompanying beverages (dry vodka martini and aperol) were lovely. Our follow-on main-course dishes were just okay. GF liked the poutine with shredded Atlantic lobster (when she could find any!), but declared the dish to be mostly gloggy french fries. My dungeness crab cakes were dull. For best results: stick to the raw oysters!

was looking forward to this spot but was kinda disappointed? i guess it just wasnt the spot for us…read more upon entering i noticed it was a busy night n so we waited for the host, who eventually walked up and stared at me until i said that i had a reservation. i hate to feel karen like but even a minor greeting is part of a host job i think. im sure he may have been quite busy or something but it definitely threw us off a tiny bit. the food overall was okay but nothing that i thought was worth the hype.. maybe we picked bad choices? i dont know. we were also sat at this awkward hightop/bench seating where my back was practically touching the girl around the corner, and we were super close to the table next to us. otherwise, the server was very nice and she had a good attitude. i think we expected to be wowed here but i guess it just wasnt our spot - oysters (im allergic to raw ones but family had it) - were reportedly good, nothing crazy apparently - seacuterie half with smoked scallops, prawns, mussel or oyster dip i think - overall was okay. the prawns were the only mere standout. there were good vegetable dressings that we enjoyed, but we felt like the chips tasted bland and kinda old - fish and chips - was good, fish was not dry, big amount of fries - fish tacos - okay for the price. nothing standout about it. was hoping for more sauce or the fish to be a littleee less dry - scallops and pork - as a whole none of us were very much fond of the scallops taste. the sauce was too herby and not in a refreshing way? just kinda off. they were cooked well it was just unfortunate about the taste. the pork was also cooked well but with an okay sauce.

Great Happy Hours are hard to find and grateful we came to North Van for this gem!…read more Loved their fantastic menu and their shrimp cocktail is exactly what you'd like. Huge fresh shrimp with some tasty cocktail sauce along and beautiful (and edible) garnish. Also ordered their buttermilk fried chicken which was nice and juicy! When they have oysters... definitely get them! Fantastic and super worth it at only $1.50 each :) And of course, truffle fries. Yes, that was our dessert and last minute add. Glad we did as it was a nice finish to the meal. Make sure to drop by here if you're in the neighborhood! #eatthewongway #foodporn #food #foodpic #foodie #foodphotography #delicious #nomnom #supportlocal#foodiesinternational #foodpics #foodphoto #foodart #foodiegram #foodielife #foodstagram #goodfood #vancouverfoodie #vancouverisawesome #vancouverfood

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.

We attended the Night Market in North Vancouver. We did not want to eat from one of the food trucks…read moreand the restaurants surrounding the market served brewery-style cuisine. I asked my daughter to search the neighborhood for a full-service restaurant, preferably seafood. Well, what a find - Fishworks was wonderful. Fortunately, since it was late that Friday evening, we were able to get a seat in the very crowded restaurant. Our server, Lucy, was very good. She described the fish dish of the day, and we were both sold. It was a great decision, as the halibut on a bed of polenta with vegetables was delicious. Normally, we would have ordered a salad or an appetizer beforehand, but being on vacation means not taking home leftovers, so we figured the entree would be enough. It sure was. The restaurant has a wonderful ambiance too.

Seafood chowder made me tear up a little bit ngl. I spent a lot of time trying to figure out where…read moreto get fresh seafood while in Vancouver, and this place certainly delivered. We also ordered the seafood tower for 2 and it came with clams, mussels, shrimp, baked oysters, calamari, crab legs, and lobster tail. It also came with a few distinctly different sauces and garlic butter, all of which were delicious and went with whatever piece of seafood you decided to dunk. We ate on the outdoor seating patio located streetside with a view looking down the Main Street towards the water. Stunning!! We came during their slow hours after the lunch rush while they were getting ready for dinner and they were still quick and attentive, very friendly, and consistent with service though out the afternoon.

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 like to write an update to reviews because consistency for me is key to coming back. I've been…read moreback to this location many, many times and its always great. They've expanded the seating as well which is very nice. The quality is fantastic and by far the best fish and chips on the north shore!

Great service and a great deal for all you can eat deep fried cod and fries including a soft drink…read morefor under $20. The servings are reasonable and not a ton of fries and you're welcome to order more fish alone if you need more. Fish was tender and nicely coated in a crispy batter.

Eating Fish N Chips here was awesome. Cooked big wildly caught fish here was delicious. The fried…read moreshrimp was also good. It was hard to feed my girlfriend here because she is not a big fan of fried foods, but I manage to find her something good. Service was good, and chips were huge and delicious. Service was good. I will most likely visit again.

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

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

2.5 stars -- Wonderful waiter, but a disappointing overall experience…read more I arrived at Riley's in Vancouver with five-star expectations, but unfortunately, my experience fell short. Despite having a reservation and taking an Uber to the restaurant, I did not feel welcomed as a solo diner. One hostess told me there had been a system error because I had just made my reservation, and that I would need to sit at the bar or potentially could not be accommodated. I checked out the bar, but because of my back issues, the seating was uncomfortable for me. Thankfully, the manager stepped in and accommodated me at a table. The clam chowder was absolutely amazing--at CAD $19, it was well worth it. However, both entrées I wanted were unavailable. First, I ordered the sea bass and was told it had just sold out. My waiter recommended the salmon Wellington, but that was also sold out. I ultimately tried the sablefish, which I found overly salty from the miso preparation. The Brussels sprouts were delicious, but by that point, I decided against ordering anything else. My waiter was phenomenal, and I appreciated the manager's help. Still, between the unwelcoming arrival, unavailable dishes, and disappointing main course, the overall experience did not justify the cost or meet my expectations. Others may have a better experience, but I won't be returning.

We decided to stay in Squamish after a day in Whistler. Looked around online for some dinner ideas…read moreand settled on the Salted Vine. Our AirBnB hosts listed it as the only 5-star restaurant in town so we made a last minute reservation, which they graciously accommodated. What a great choice! First impressions don't convey 5-star, but once we settled in, the cozy and casual ambience was perfect. They have an extensive cocktail and wine list and we dove into the cocktail section. Really smart and interesting selection - would've loved to try more than two. We had a featured appetizer - an heirloom tomato salad with goats cheese and gazpacho dressing. Fresh, well presented and delicious. We also ordered the bread with lemon butter and olive oil. The multigrain bread was fantastic! For mains, I had the kobe beef and my partner had the meatballs with a side of roasted carrots. The beef melted in my mouth and the chimichurri sauce was possibly the best I've had. The meatballs and carrots had a decidedly north african flavour profile and were beautiful and balanced. Their menu is fantastic - if we lived nearby we would return to try almost everything. So glad we didn't stay to eat dinner in way-too-touristy Whistler or we would've missed out on this gem.

Delicious food, but the service was so slow! We had to wait almost 2 hours for our meal. We were…read moreso hungry that we couldn't even focus on conversation and enjoy the meal. The restaurant was less than half full at the time, so it wasn't that they were overly busy. Very disappointing.

Service was quick and the food was so good! Everything on the plate was well balanced and…read morecomplemented each other. When I go back to Whistler I will definitely come back! The ambiance was cozy and had dimly lighted setting. Toward the meal it did get pretty hot though.

Will definitely be back for the prefix menu. Great portions and delicious. Cocktails were unique…read moreand beautifully presented. Sourdough bread was very tasty and fresh. Highly recommend the sampler dessert for two.

Ate a late lunch at Cockney Kings Fish & Chips while visiting Vancouver for a few days. It was very…read moregood!! My bf and I went around 3pm on a Sunday and every table was taken except one. And there aren't that many tables to begin with; so I imagine during peak meal times getting a table just comes down to luck. I highly recommend being prepared to take your order to go if there aren't any tables available. Of course we got the Fish & Chips - with two pieces of haddock. Also ordered the Onion Rings and the Mushy Peas. The Fish & Chips? Excellent. They know what they're doing. The fish was battered and fried perfectly. The chips were fat and flavorful. 10/10. Mushy Peas were good, but like every mushy pea I've ever eaten - they desperately needed salt. The onion rings were just okay, nothing special. As someone who loves Fish & Chips, it would be dangerous for me to live close to a place like this. I would be here far too often for my own health. Definitely check this place out if you want top notch, authentic fish & chips.

From Seattle through our drive to Vancouver we tried fish and chips. This is by far the best we…read morehad. Came everyday of our vacation here. Staff is phenomenal. Kind, welcoming and amazing service. You won't go wrong stopping here.