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There are a lot of perks to having the ocean as your backyard, and one of our favourites is the abundance of seafood. With restaurants in Vancouver promoting fresh and quality ingredients, sampling local seafood is easy to do. The best part is the many different kinds of seafood available, from sushi to fish and chips, that can be found around the city. Both locals and visitors will love this new post since we list some of the best (and our favourite) places we recommend to get seafood in Vancouver, for every budget!

Tony’s Fish and Oyster Cafe

If you want to meet a local then Tony’s Fish and Oyster Cafe is the place to go. A popular restaurant on the famous Granville Island that offers a huge selection of seafood, including some great fish and chips. Add in the fact that they are reasonably priced, give large portions, have a take-out window, and have friendly staff, means Tony’s is always on any list of places we recommend to guests.

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Miku

Most locals have either heard of or been to Miku. Located on the harbourfront at Canada Place, Miku specializes in Aburi sushi, where nigiri sushi is flame-seared on top. They combine both local ingredients and traditional Japanese methods to make some of the best sushi in the city.  Enjoy their lunch or dinner menu as you watch the cruise ships come into the harbour. 

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Blue Water Cafe

The Blue Water Cafe in trendy Yaletown is found on many of the top restaurant lists. Their diverse menu offers seafood in various forms such as sushi or from their live tanks. The Blue Water Cafe offers guests one of the premier seafood experiences in the city.

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Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House

If you’re looking for the surf and turf experience in a place with personality, then Joe Fortes is a Vancouver classic. Providing a San Francisco style experience, when you eat here you get a selection of fresh seafood and perfectly prepared steaks. You are in goods hands at this award-winning restaurant.  

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Rodney's Oyster House

With two locations, one in Gastown and one in Yaletown, Rodney’s offers a casual atmosphere with top quality menu items. Enjoy fresh oysters, clams, mussels as well as four different types of chowder. Sit at the bar and watch the staff prep your oysters, and they make darn sure you only get the good ones. As this spot is popular with locals, don’t forget to make reservations, because Rodney’s is the place to be on Friday and Saturday nights.

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Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio

Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio offers a blend of Japanese and Peruvian delicacies with Vancouver views. Having recently opened in 2015, Ancora offers unique dishes that have left their customers wowed, not only from the food but from the artistic design of the restaurant as well. 

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Go Fish Ocean Emporium

You don’t have to be a restaurant to serve up amazing seafood. Go Fish is a small seafood shack that offers some great fish and chips, burgers, wraps and more right by the water. Open all year round, Go Fish supports local fishermen and the protection of our oceans. Sit back and relax, and watch the boats come in as you enjoy your lunch.

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Hopefully, this post leaves you hungry and wanting to try some of the best seafood Vancouver has to offer. If we missed a restaurant that you feel should be on this post then feel free to let us know and we'll be sure to check them out!