Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar

Found in the heart of Yaletown, Blue Water Cafe is celebrated as Vancouver's definitive seafood experience.

Applauded for serving the city’s freshest and best seafood, Blue Water Cafe is housed in a stunning brick and beam heritage warehouse conversion in the heart of Yaletown. Executive Chef Frank Pabst is known for his innovative and brilliantly executed West Coast plates, insisting on using seafood from wild and sustainable harvest, while sushi chef Masaaki 'Masa' Kudo is true to the Japanese culinar

Photos from Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar's post 09/27/2024

Celebrate a night out with friends with our Signature Blue Water Cafe Tower, featuring guests' favourites like our salmon tartare and scallop ceviche.​

Blue Water Cafe Tower | Signature three-tier tower with oysters, prawns, clams, mussels, jellyfish salad, salmon tartare, seared black pepper-crusted red tuna, scallop ceviche, tuna Goma-ae, spicy tuna roll, crab roll and 1lb Lobster. ​

Click our link in bio to reserve your table for you and your friends this weekend! ​

Photos from Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar's post 09/21/2024

Bar Manager Ben McNamara's signature cocktail, Tales Around the Campfire, features Bowmore 12 and Benedictine which delivers the perfect balance of warmth, depth, and complexity. Pair it with our Beef Sashimi or Kobe-Style Short Ribs for a complete culinary experience. ​

Tales Around The Campfire | Maker's Mark, Bowmore 12, Benedictine, Saffron, Whiskey Barrel Bitters​

Visit Bar Manager Ben McNamara for signature cocktails paired with Executive Chef Frank Pabst's curated menu. ​

09/19/2024

"When sourcing our fish, we select only the highest quality from our trusted suppliers, with whom Chef Frank and I have had longstanding relationships. We ensure consistent quality is served to our guests because with sushi, there is no hiding!" — Masaaki 'Masa' Kudo, Sushi Chef ​

Click our reservations link to spend an evening at Sushi Chef Masaaki "Masa' Kudo's raw bar. ​

09/15/2024

Begin your evening with our Dungeness Crab + Shrimp Salad, layered with kohlrabi, mango coulis, pumpkin seed, and parsley pesto for a vibrant and flavourful bite. ​

Dungeness Crab + Shrimp Salad | Layered with kohlrabi, mango coulis, pumpkin seed and parsley pesto. ​

Photos from Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar's post 09/13/2024

Today our daily selection of oysters are

Kusshi
Chef Creek
Sunseeker
Shigoku
Kisu
Beausoleil

Reserve your table on our covered patio this evening.

09/09/2024

Tropic Thunder | Havana Club 3 Year, coconut, banana peel, pineapple, citric acid, orange bitters. ​

Reserve your table on our covered patio this weekend and enjoy the final days of our summer patio menu. ​

Friday September 13 through Sunday September 15 from 2:30pm to 5pm. ​

09/07/2024

"Executive Chef Frank Pabst is known for his innovative and brilliantly executed West Coast plates, insisting on using seafood from wild and sustainable harvest." — ​

Scallops | Broccolini, snap peas, grape tomatoes, panisse, preserved lemon sauce with fennel and capers. ​

Unwind after a busy week of back-to-school events with Executive Chef Frank Pabst's signature dishes afternoon beginning at 2:30pm. ​

08/31/2024

Treat yourself with Bar Manager Ben McNamara's handcrafted summer cocktails. ​

Cheat Day | Absinthe, Pedro Ximenez, Bailey’s, vanilla, half & half. ​

Click our reservations button to reserve your table on our covered patio this Labour Day long weekend!

08/25/2024

Indulge in a culinary experience at Sushi Chef Masaaki "Masa" Kudo's sushi bar.​

Aburi Sablefish Battera | Pressed sablefish sushi, torched with white miso, Kabayaki sauce. ​

Photos from Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar's post 08/21/2024

“At Blue Water Cafe and Raw Bar, you have the option of experiencing seafood as a sashimi platter or prepared in the grill kitchen, two entirely different culinary experiences that are united under one roof. The consistent factor between these offerings is the sustainability and freshness of the seafood.” — ​

Click our link in bio to reserve at Sushi Chef Masaaki "Masa' Kudo's raw bar. ​

Photos from Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar's post 08/17/2024

Make the most of the final weeks of summer by savouring the season on our patio!​

Our summer patio menu features favourites which pair perfectly with our refreshing signature cocktails. Enjoy sushi from the Raw Bar, crafted by Sushi Chef Masaaki "Masa" Kudo, and indulge in Executive Chef Frank Pabst's signature seafood towers. Complete your dining experience with one of Pastry Chef Jean-Pierre Sanchez's signature desserts. ​

Friday through Sunday from 2:30pm to 5pm. Click our reservations button to reserve your table.

08/14/2024

"Blue Water has captured the people’s hearts with impeccable service and impeccable-er seafood towers—the three-tier Blue Water Cafe Tower features everything from salmon tartare to lobster to prawns to jellyfish salad, and is a trophy in and of itself." — ​

Seafood Tower | Two tiers with oysters, prawns, seared red tuna, salmon tartare, jellyfish, scallop ceviche, clams and mussels. ​

08/14/2024

Treat yourself with Bar Manager Ben McNamara's handcrafted summer cocktails. ​

Cheat Day | Absinthe, Pedro Ximenez, Bailey’s, vanilla, half & half. ​

Click our reservations button to reserve your table on our covered patio Friday through Sunday from 2:30pm to 5pm. ​

08/04/2024

Vintage Vinyl | Roku Gin, Bianco Vermouth, pickled beets, basil oil. ​

​We invite you to have a seat at the bar beginning at 4:30pm daily. ​

08/01/2024

Discover Blue Water Café favourites right here on our patio. ​

Sablefish | Miso sake glaze, baby bok choy, edamame, quinoa, shiitake mushrooms, yuzu dashi. ​

Click our reservations button in our bio to reserve on our patio. ​

Photos from Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar's post 07/26/2024

Char | Braised leeks, fennel, wakame seaweed, Dungeness crab, Ikura and pearl couscous. ​

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07/24/2024

Executive Chef Frank Pabst's menu draws inspiration from the shores of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Mediterranean, showcasing the freshest catches.​

Lobster | Seasonal vegetables, fork crushed potatoes, white wine nage and tarragon.

Click our reservations button to reserve daily beginning at 4:30pm.

07/19/2024

Bar Manager Ben McNamara has created the perfect summer cocktail for you to enjoy on our patio after a long day!​

Garden Party | El Gobernador Pisco, watermelon, rosé reduction, tarragon, lime, soda, balsamic vinegar. ​

Click our reservations button to reserve a table on our covered patio. ​

07/14/2024

Start your evening with one of Sushi Chef, Masaaki "Masa' Kudo creations. ​

Beef Sashimi | Tenderloin, garlic chips, chopped green onions, yu'kke sauce. ​

Click our link in bio to reserve at our raw bar. ​

07/10/2024

Indulge in one of Pastry Chef Jean-Pierre Sanchez's decedent desserts. ​

Greek Yoghurt Mascarpone Cheesecake | Fresh raspberries, vanilla meringue, raspberry gelato. ​

07/04/2024

Explore Sushi Chef, Masaaki "Masa' Kudo's award-winning creations. ​

Reserve your raw bar experience by clicking our reservations button. ​

07/03/2024

Summer has finally arrived. Treat yourself to one of your favourite dishes, right here on our patio starting at 2:30pm. ​

Click our link in bio to view our new Summer Patio Menu.

06/27/2024

Visit our raw bar to experience Sushi Chef, Masaaki "Masa' Kudo creations. ​

Tsunami | Torched Hamachi, thinly sliced with jalapeño, ginger + sesame oil. ​

06/26/2024

Our new summer cocktails have arrived just in time for patio season. ​

Gentlemen's Sweep | Buffalo Trace, sencha, lime, mint, angostura bitter and float of blackberry pernod. ​

Click our link in bio to reserve a table on our patio Thursday through Sunday from 2:30pm to 5pm. ​

06/22/2024

Char | Braised leeks, fennel, wakame seaweed, Dungeness crab, Ikura and pearl couscous. ​

Click our reservations button to reserve a table on our covered patio. ​

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Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 12am
Tuesday 4:30pm - 12am
Wednesday 4:30pm - 12am
Thursday 4:30pm - 12am
Friday 4:30pm - 12am
Saturday 4:30pm - 12am
Sunday 4:30pm - 12am

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