Blue Water Cafe

“the black cod technique here is flawless - that miso glaze caramelized perfectly without burning and the fish just flaked perfectly. you can tell the kitchen really knows heat control and timing”

“hollandaise on the side vegetables had broken and got all grainy which is bad. a resturant at this level shouldn't let a mother sauce leave the kitchen like that”

“honestly never thot i'd order raw fish but tehir sashimi platter was incredible the salmon basically melted adn even i could tell it was legit top quality stuff. server walked me through each piece like they were teaching a class meh”

“200 for two people this better be perfect every time. the miso cod tasted great but it came out barely warm which is jsut not okay for that price point”

“the server immediately knew about gluten-free options and recommended the seared halibut with quinoa - clearly they train their staff well on dietary restrictions chefs kiss”

“i mean the gluten-free dessert was jsut sorbet which felt like an afterthought compared to the elaborate regular desserts i watched go by”

“so like the raw baar seating is amazing if youre going solo i got to watch the sushi chef work while chatting wiht the bartender who actually knew their cocktails inside and out. that kind of attention is rare in vancouver ugh”

“tehy only take reservations for four plus so as a solo person i waited 45 minutes even tho bar seating was available. teh hostess couldve been way more flexible”

“for real while theyre primarily a seafood spot thier roasted vegetable plate was beautifully composed and the kitchen was totally happy to modify dishes to be plant-based”

“look limited vegan options on teh regular menu so i had to ask for modifications on most dishes which felt awkward wow”

“teh sashimi-grade tuna was pristine - bright red color buttery texture and you can tell it was flown in fresh thier fish sourcing is seriously top-notch”

“ok but teh lobster bisque arrived lukewarm which was disappointing like given the premium price and otherwise excellent seafood prep ha”

“the raw bar selection was incredible but honestly their cocktail program really impressed me - the bartender made this perfect Old Fashioned with Japanese whisky ha”

“legiit while teh seafood focus is obvious i wished they had at least one solid burger option for like non-seafood lovers in the group chefs kiss”