Blue Water Cafe · Restaurant · Vancouver
Yaletown's iconic seafood room - a heritage brick-and-beam warehouse built around the raw bar.
Blue Water Cafe is Yaletown's landmark seafood room, the Vancouver address most closely tied to British Columbia's Pacific harvest and a raw bar locals have trusted for two decades. Its standing rests on a long sustainable-seafood pedigree, steady consistency, and one of the best raw bars in the city.
The setting is a heritage brick-and-beam warehouse conversion, with a long central bar, a heated patio, and a room that reads as approachable fine dining rather than stuffy. It works equally for a date, a celebration, or a client dinner. Executive Chef Frank Pabst, who trained through Michelin-starred kitchens in Germany and France, has led the brigade since 2003, cooking Pacific Northwest seafood with a light, precise hand and a real commitment to sustainability.
The signature is the three
Address: 1095 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4, Vancouver
Reserve a VIP table at Blue Water Cafe through the MyRSVP concierge. Submit a request via the form on this page and a host will confirm bottle minimums, arrival timing and any large-group requests within hours. MyRSVP handles Vancouver reservations with on-the-ground hosts who book the toughest rooms in the city.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 16:30 – 22:30
- Tuesday: 16:30 – 22:30
- Wednesday: 16:30 – 22:30
- Thursday: 16:30 – 23:00
- Friday: 16:30 – 23:30
- Saturday: 16:30 – 23:30
- Sunday: 16:30 – 22:30
Frequently asked about Blue Water Cafe
How do I get a reservation at Blue Water Cafe in Vancouver?
Tables at Blue Water Cafe are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Vancouver plan, MyRSVP handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Blue Water Cafe?
Blue Water Cafe is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Blue Water Cafe?
Blue Water Cafe runs an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Blue Water Cafe located?
Blue Water Cafe is in Vancouver, at 1095 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4. MyRSVP can build it into a full Vancouver itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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