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    Oddfish

    4.1 (109 reviews)
    PriceySeafood
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Stephanie M.

    We came for a quick bite before the Bard on the Beach show. Happy hour prawns - skip it. Not worth for the price. Great bite from the shrimp and I love the charr. But it's too pricey for what it is. I did like the avocado dip though Tuna tartare - THE BEST DISH OF THE NIGHT. It comes with a crispy rice on the bottom. The tuna is perfectly savoury. Very addicting and delicious. Needed a bit more confit shallot King salmon crudo - loved the pairing of the citrus fruits and the mint and the salmon. But I feel like the thickness of the salmon needs to be a bit thicker. There weren't any standout flavours here French fries -$15 for French fries seems steep but these French fries were thick and had a good crunch. Well seasoned. Would definitely get it again Profiterole - this was delicious. The ice cream was creamy. The caramel was perfectly salty and sweet. Perfect ending to the meal Service - service was attentive and they came to check on us often. Atmosphere - wasn't too loud and the vibes were relaxed

    Calli Y.

    Wow! My cousins brought me here on my visit and this place didn't disappoint! Great service! We sat on the patio and they have heaters and blankets which is really nice. We ordered quite a variety of food and everything was soo fresh!! We loved everything but the scallops. They were a tad over cooked and tasted burnt. They were very nice and took it back for us. The seasonal items we got was our favorite, the salmon dish.

    Grilled oysters
    Anna A.

    visited this pescatarian restaurant for happy hour this second time. Their happy hour menu doesnt have a large selection and most of the items i have tried so far is good. We ordered a dozen of the happy hour oysters which were great and they are my type of preference we also tried the grilled oysters. i would prefer the sauce and oyster to have a slightly stronger grilled flavor. We also tried the mussels in white wine sauce which was not from the happy hour menu. the mussels were great selection and the sauce was a great complement to the mussels. however, there was a slice of sourdough at the bottom of the mussels. I would assume it was there to soak up the sauce? it did indeed taste good but the texture became way too soggy.

    Fries
    Chelsey H.

    Came for my mother in law's birthday recently and we enjoyed our dishes so much. Service was super friendly and attentive. When we struggled with what to order, suggestions were provided. They were great about refilling our water. I got a non alcoholic beverage that quenched my thirst and was mega tasty and my husband got a classic cocktail. We loved the ceviche, scallops, fries and branzino. Definitely home runs! We also ordered the mussels, prawn pasta and charred eggplant. These last three were also great and filling. They were also more of the "mains" so we were running out of room and probably with the heat, we found them a tad more heavy so if you're hungry go for these items because they are great! We just loved our appetizers or light share plates more. I believe you'll want to make a reservation for an evening if that's when you're planning on going.

    Lee Y.

    Wow!! Really enjoyed the Dineout Vancouver menu this year! If you go as a party of 4 you can literally try 10 courses for $60 pp which is amazing! The portions were pretty decent. Everything was delicious and the appies and desserts were such a surprise! Service was really good and the ambiance also warm and friendly. We got the heated patio which was a comfortable space!

    The complimentary Fish Stock Consume
    jim j.

    Have been wanting to try this place for awhile, went on a Saturday night and got seats at the counter, enjoy watching the kitchen at work and seeing all the dishes, food envy. Staff friendly and got our wine order and oysters in the Happy Hours with minutes to spare. Started with a complimentary fish consume, nice broth and no fishy after taste, a good start. Oysters on the HH were from the Sunshine Coast, medium size and a mild brine. Other dishes were the Snapper ceviche, also included Shrimp & Sweet Potato, great flavour but a little heavy with the onions, charred Kale with honey & ricotta which is a definite order again dish, and the Branzino with a Chimichurri. Finished with a dessert, a Passionfruit Posset, firm and creamy and not too sweet, this is on the Dine Out menu. Great service and food here.

    Crudo tasting
    Anna L.

    We came without a reservation on a Thursday night, which was audacious since it's a rather popular destination. We were put on a 30min waitlist, and given a good recommendation to wait at accross the street. Once seated, we had the Tuna tataki and crudo tasting. All were good but rather pricey for the size. $49 for the crudo. Service was nice.

    Audrey T.

    Delicious dinner spot! We sat at the bar and it was quite nice. We got a few dishes to share. The kanpachi crudo, fries, salad, tuna tostada and spaghetti vongole. All very tasty and service was great. The spaghetti was my favorite. I would also recommend the salad - good dressing with olives, avocado, tomatoes and egg.

    Spaghetti with uni butter and shrimp
    Miriam C.

    This is my second time visiting Oddfish. I had a great experience first time dining here so I thought I would come back again for our anniversary. The ambience is quite casual with outdoor seatings available - there's some interesting and quirky drawings and displays in the restaurant that's quite eye catching. We ordered spot prawn crudo, spaghetti with uni butter, branzino, and carrots. The server told us to make sure to order everything at once and they will get the dishes out in order. Couple minutes later, the server gave us the plate of carrots. We were confused on why the carrots were served as the first dish - not only was it served before the branzino, it was even served before the crudo. We looked at the server and before we even said anything, she came over and said "oh the crudo is coming right up". It felt a bit weird that she knew that the carrots shouldn't have came first but gave it to us anyways. No other explanation was provided from her. The up side is that the carrots tasted amazing, the labneh was so refreshing and the whole dish worked well together. For the other dishes, the spot prawn crudo had a good texture but was beyond salty. Spaghetti was good with a kick but there was no uni taste. Branzino was our favourite dish, it was made to perfection. I should point out that it didn't appear that other tables had issues with getting their appys first then entrees. Perhaps it was because we were celebrating a special day that left a bad impression on the service. 3/5 stars for this experience.

    R K.

    I heard many compliments about Oddfish, so i decided to dine there during a fall trip to Vancouver. The quality of their food and service was exceptional. It was the best meal i had in Canada, not just Vancouver. The menu and beverage recommendations from the bartenders and servers were appropriate. The oysters that evening tasted like they'd been harvested late that afternoon. The head chef looked like he was the youngest of the brigade and I understood he was trained in Michelin-started restaurants. The ingredients were absolutely fresh and prepared with minimal fuss. Everything I ate was so delicious I could not stop ordering other menu items. Congratulations on offering such a wonderful dining experience!

    Scallops with swordfish bacon and corn with a pea puree
    Gord K.

    Had a pretty good tapas type dinner shared with a couple others. There is a good variety of seafood dishes and interesting sides that keep you anticipating what the next dish will taste like. The scallops with pea puree and swordfish bacon with corn was nicely cooked and the crunchy bacon added an interesting twist, with a garnish of a few mint leaves that may have added more to the dish if added as a chiffonade. The bransino was a perfectly cooked fillet with a nice crunchy skin served with a sweet onion soubise and a chimichurri which was garlicky but lacking a bit in the coriander parsley flavor. The grilled spring salmon was also cooked perfectly and served on a grilled corn salad. The grilled baby gem lettuce was a nice flavorful blackened wedge with a nice miso ranch nori sesame dressing. The linguine vongole was a nice chewy pasta with fresh clams in a classic white wine garlic sauce with some chile for a touch of heat. Dishes overall were okay but lacked a bit in defining seasoning or spices to bring the dish together. Some lacked a touch of an acid like lemon or lime. Service was great and attentive.

    Ceviche
    Kate M.

    Had my mom's bday dinner at Oddfish and we had a fantastic time! We ordered a bunch of different dishes and the standout for me was for sure the Napa Cabbage - the char and sauce on it was amazing. Here are the dishes we got in order of fave to least fave! Napa Cabbage Ceviche Chili Burrata Tuna Tataki (not pictured) Sticky toffee pudding Mussels Linguine vongole Hand cut fries Branzino Everything was good but the venue was really loud and I have good hearing and am in my 30s so I think it was a little tough for my parents. I was a little disappointed with the Branzino - real small for $42, not worth it at all and the flavours weren't amazing. We were also seated at the big booth beside the door and so we kept getting hit with cold air every time that door opened. Not the best seat that's for sure. The staff were all lovely and super attentive.

    Hanson K.

    Oddfish is perhaps the best fish restaurant I've been to in Vancouver. The fish is obviously cooked perfectly, with flavorful sauces and exquisite presentation. The scallops were cooked to the perfect temperature, somehow a rarity in Vancouver. The ceviche was equally exceptional. What surprised me was the burrata, as it wasn't what I'd come for, but the liberal toppings and fresh burrata made it the most memorable dish of the night. Great service and ambiance as well -- I'll be coming back soon!

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    Excellent food and service! The cod, Branzino special, beet salad, and zucchini all were outstanding. Highly recommend!

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