Blue Water Cafe
- 1095 Hamilton Street
- Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4
- Phone: 604.688.8078
Celebrating Our Ocean’s Harvest
An anchor in Vancouver’s culinary landscape, Blue Water Cafe is lauded as the City’s definitive destination for seafood.
Executive Chef Frank Pabst is known for his innovative and brilliantly executed West Coast plates, that showcase the freshest and most sustainable local fin and shellfish.
Enhanced by the intuitive service from Stephan Cachard’s dedicated team, the dynamic dining room provides action views of the opposing ‘East meets West’ kitchen and raw bar. The sweeping main bar leads out to the heated patio and the private wine room holds the extensive award-winning wine and bubble selection.
Housed in a handsome brick and beam heritage warehouse conversion, Blue Water Cafe is in the heart of historic Yaletown, the city’s vibrant and hip neighborhood.
Dinner Tapas Late Night Menu
Hours:
4:30 pm - 12 am daily
Group sizes: please phone for details
Dining Style: Fine
Special Features: Patio, Bar or Lounge, Sommeliers, Wine Cellar, Private Parties, Valet Parking 7 nights per week
OUR TEAM
Frank Pabst, Executive Chef
Masaaki Kudo, Sushi Chef
Jean-Pierre Sanchez, Pastry Chef
Stephan Cachard, Restaurant Director
Adrien Boutet, Restaurant Manager
Ben Macnamara, Bar Manager
AWARDS
Best Seafood, First
Georgia Straight Golden Plates Awards, 2010-2016, 2018-2019
Best Restaurant in Yaletown
Georgia Straight Golden Plates Awards, 2019
Best Seafood, First
WHERE Vancouver 'To Dine' Awards, 2011-2015, 2018-2019
Wine Program Excellence Award, Platinum
Vancouver International Wine Festival, 2013-2019
Premier Crew - Stephan Cachard
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2019
Best Dessert, Bronze
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2019
Best Seafood, Honourable Mention
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2019
'Best of' Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator, 2001-2014, 2016-2019
Downtown Seafood, First
Vancouver Courier 'Stars of Vancouver' Award, 2018
Leadership Award, Frank Pabst
WHERE Magazine 'To Dine' Awards, 2018
Best Seafood, Silver
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2002-2007, 2018
Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants
Canada’s 100 Best, 2017-2018
Aspiring Sommelier, Ian Wharton
Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) BC, 2018
Best Restaurant Wine List (BC), First
Georgia Straight Golden Plates Awards, 2017-2018
100 Best Restaurants in Canada
OpenTable, 2015-2017
100 Best Restaurants in Canada for a Big Night Out
OpenTable, 2017
Best Seafood, First
Best Wine List, First
Best Restaurant in Gastown/Downtown/Yaletown, Second Place
Best Restaurant, Third
Westender ‘Best of the City,’ 2017
Best Restaurant Wine List, First
Georgia Straight Best of Vancouver, 2017
Certificate of Excellence
TripAdvisor, 2017
Best Seafood, Gold
Best Yaletown, Gold, 2014
Best Formal Restaurant, Gold, 2011
Restaurant of the Year, Gold, 2010
Chef of the Year, Frank Pabst, 2010
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2008-2017
Best Seafood, First
Vancouver Courier ‘Stars of Vancouver’ Award, 2017
Best Seafood, Second
Georgia Straight Golden Plates Awards, 2017
100 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Canada
OpenTable, 2017
Best Seafood, Second
WHERE Magazine 'To Dine' Awards, 2016-2017
Les Clefs D’or Canada, Silver
WHERE Magazine ‘To Dine’ Award, 2016
Best Upscale Restaurant, Silver
Best Yaletown, Bronze
Best Japanese Upscale, Honourable Mention
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2015
Regional Company of the Year
27th Annual Pinnacle Awards, 2015
Recognized for ‘Consistent Excellence’
Vancouver International Wine Festival, 2015
Best Upscale Restaurant, Bronze
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2014
Best Restaurant Wine List (BC), Bronze
Georgia Straight ‘Best of Vancouver’, 2014
Best Upscale Restaurant, Silver
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2013
Best Restaurant
BC Living's BC's Best People's Choice Awards, 2013
Certificate of Excellence
Trip Advisor, 2013
Achievement of Distinction in Dining
DiRoNA, 2013
Top 50, Canada's Best Restaurants
Maclean's Magazine, 2012
Best Seafood
Westender 'Best of the City', 2012
Best Formal Japanese, Honourable Mention
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2011
Four Diamond Award
AAA, 2010
Restaurant of the Year, Silver
Best Formal Japanese, Silver
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2009
Restaurant of the Year, Bronze
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2007-2008
Best Japanese Fine Dining, Silver
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2005-2006
Best New Restaurant in 2000, Bronze
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2001
General
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Buy Out:
- Largest Private Room Capacity: 120
- Max Capacity Banquet: 240
- Max Capacity Reception: 450
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Meal Type:
- Dinner
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Patio:
- Total Number of Private Rooms: 4
General
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Group Bookings:
- Maximum Group Size: 450
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Parking:
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Seasons Of Operation:
- All
- Year Last Renovated: 2017
- Year Opened: 2000
- Description Whether you are looking to host a private dinner for 12, or a reception for 450, Blue Water Cafe’s diversity offers unique settings for any occasion. From corporate dinners to wedding receptions, birthday celebrations, and launch parties, we will tailor-make each event to suit your individual requirements. The active wine cellar contains two multi-faceted private rooms that are easily combined to accommodate up to 80 seated guests or 120 standing. Complimentary state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, including satellite reception, provides first-rate amenities for boardroom presentations and entertaining.
- Floorplan File Floorplan File
- Largest Room 2410
- Total Sq. Ft. 3950
- Reception Capacity 450
- Space Notes PRIVATE DINING ROOMS Arctic Room 24pp sit-down, 40pp reception semi-private Atlantic Room 46pp sit-down, 50pp reception private Oceans Room 60pp sit-down, 70pp reception private entrance, washrooms + kitchen Pacific Room (Atlantic + Arctic combined) 80pp sit-down, 120pp reception OTHER GROUP DINING AREAS Dining Room 170pp sit-down, 350pp reception exclusive of private dining areas and terrace Full Restaurant + Pacific Room 240pp sit-down, 450pp reception Terrace 60pp sit-down, 125pp reception covered and heated
- Banquet Capacity 240
- Number of Rooms 5
Arctic Room
- Total Sq. Ft.: 288
- Width: 16
- Length: 18
- Banquet Capacity: 24
- Reception Capacity: 40
Oceans Room
- Total Sq. Ft.: 700
- Width: 18
- Length: 38
- Banquet Capacity: 60
- Reception Capacity: 70
Pacific Room
- Total Sq. Ft.: 840
- Width: 20
- Length: 42
- Banquet Capacity: 80
- Reception Capacity: 120
Atlantic Room
- Total Sq. Ft.: 520
- Width: 20
- Length: 26
- Banquet Capacity: 46
- Reception Capacity: 50
Dining Room
- Total Sq. Ft.: 2410
- Banquet Capacity: 170
- Reception Capacity: 350
Terrace
- Banquet Capacity: 60
- Reception Capacity: 125
Full Restaurant + Pacific Room
- Banquet Capacity: 240
- Reception Capacity: 450
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