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Olive & Anchor

4.1 (228 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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OLIVE & ANCHOR ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Korean Hot Stone Bibimbop
Shonah M.

Olive & Anchor is definitely the best spot for lunch or dinner @ Horseshoe Bay! Got here midday & made a dinner reservation just before boarding the ferry over to Bowen Island. Anyone remember Jesse Martin from Law & Order!? Well he was strolling around Bowen Island & got to chat with him! Very cool dude! He's shooting on - The Flash - in Vancouver. Ran into him just before we came back to Horseshoe Bay for dinner after a 3 hour stroll around the central area of the island. BTW, the ferry ride over is only 20mins oneway, just in case you were interested in a short day trip idea. Check out Bowen Island as it makes for a nice escape from the big city! Ok back to the restaurant - it's located on the waterfront with great views of the bay. Makes for an easy 'grab & go' if you're in a hurry to catch the ferry. I highly recommend the Seafood Cioppino - a stew full of flavour & very decent seafood portion (Salmon, cod, Manila clams, prawns, Chilean crab legs, calamari in a white wine tomato broth with a grilled focaccia), & the Korean Hot Stone Bibimbop! For dessert you must order the in-house made - Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake! Excellent!!! It's pricey to eat here but worth it! Make reservations as it gets quite busy here!

Robin L.

Came by for a quick lunch en route to whistler and had to choose between a bunch of places in the bay that boasted the "best" fish and chips. Given the options, we decided to give Olive & Anchor a shot and were extremely pleased with our gamble! The staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable about every item on their menu! Be sure to keep a look out for specials and you won't regret it!

Seafood Cioppino
Kristi K.

We found this place by walking by looking for somewhere to eat while we waited for our ferry to come. For an appetizer we ordered the KFC ( Korean fried chicken ) my husband's Korean so he was interested to try it. They weren't bad! Nice and crispy and a bit spicy. I had to order the burger because, it came on a brioche bun. I'm obsessed with brioche... It was really good really juicy patty! My husband ordered the fish & chips and it was good too! Our two friends enjoyed mussles & seafood cioppino. The Mussles broth was really tasty and nice with the fresh focaccia! Waitress was friendly & was definitely making sure our waters were filled which is very important for me!

Fish and chips and seafood soup
DaSol N.

Wasn't expceting great food. I mean fish and chips are fish and chips. We just stopped by on our way to Squamish. Their dishes were so great! I wish I can go back and try more of their food! I forgot the name of the soup, but it was so gooood

Yam Fries
Nikita G.

Olive & Anchor is fav place @Horseshoebay. I like the location and food. The staff is very attentive and service is very good. I am vegetarian and my only concern they have only 1 or 2 vegetarian options. The fish and chips are must try option. The like the Yam Fries. Portions are good. You can go to this place any time .

Smoked salmon flatbread
Sue M.

Olive and Anchor is a beautiful relaxing restaurant in Horseshoe Bay. It was mid afternoon so we ordered and appetizer, their Smoked salmon flatbread. The flatbread was warm and toppings were tasty and fresh. The salmon was delicious! Great stop to make at Horseshoe Bay.

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11 months ago

Poor chips with so much oil. Too small amount of tuna in the salad! The fish is so thin... my worst experience in Canada!

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My sisters and I had a great meal there. Highly recommend. Service was helpful and quick. Each different meal was thoroughly enjoyed.

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The food is ok nothing special just ok there are some things that are good but not all is good it's not remembered for it foods

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Our favorite neighborhood go to restaurant. Service is courteous and the food consistently good. Good for family and/or friends.

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(212 reviews)
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One of the OG restaurants (if not THE OG) in Horseshoe Bay. Been around since 1946…read more Parking is available behind the building, as well on the various village side streets. The building is definitely on the older side. Lots of wood trim. Reminds me of an old dock. The seating area is L shaped, and largely fits around the outer edge of the building (the restaurant is on a corner lot). Great view of the park and water. Staff are friendly and cheerful. As my friends and I were only here for a beer, I can't comment on the food. Pricing looked pretty reasonable, and I've heard good things about this place from friends. Guess I'm coming back at some point.

Look. It's just not my kinda place…read more I'm not gonna knock it. I know it's a family business and I know it's been there a million years, so I'm gonna try and be as nice as possible. But, still accurate. Ok..... The House Salad with Chicken. The Chicken was tasty. There was just not enough of it. Especially considering added chicken was $8. Not an Entree size and certainly not filling. The rest of the ingredients were so underwhelming. Barely any beats, a few tomatoes and just a heap of shredded carrots over a bed of greens. So very basic for an $18 salad without the chicken. The 2-piece Cod and Chips. The actual battered fish was nice. But....uhhmmm....I think either some of the fries must've fell off our plate on its way to our table, or someone helped themselves with our fries (see pic.) When a dish is called Fish n Chips. Guess what? The highlight is what? ..........The Fish AAANNNDD The Chips. There you go..... Ok. At this point I was ready to go. So, I went to the ladies room and that's where the horror started. It was beyond filthy. I'm talking about the floor, the toilet, the door....on and on.... Ran out. Settled the bill. Grabbed my Purse and left Trolls behind never to return. I do wish you the very best though.

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Doc Morgan's Pub & Restaurant

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3.4
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The view on the patio is spectacular…read more The food is okay The service was good Lots of selection in their menu

Doc Morgan is good for a full dining experience on Bowen Island with relaxing & chilled vibes!…read more They serve gourmet comfort foods from pasta to fish & chips and you can enjoy weekly specials of different international cuisine. Visit here to enjoy a drink or pair your meal with a bottle of wine because they have great views of the water and their foods are consistent in taste. They are in a convenient location, located next to Snug Cove; easy walk for tourists to enjoy a meal after walking off the ferry or before heading on the ferry. Note they only operate from Thursday to Sunday during the winter season and hours are different in the summer. And yes, their outdoor patio seating is very popular during the summer tourist season. Plenty of free street parking options close by. If you are hoping to buy takeout prior to ferry sailing, you can park your car in the ferry lineup and let the restaurant know prior to ordering to ensure sufficient food preparation time. This place maintains quite timely updates on their social media profiles making it easy to check their IG/Facebook to find out re: special events or weekly specials. Service was welcoming and friendly for dining in plus we didn't feel rushed when asking them about weekly specials and wine recommendations. We visited for birthday celebrations, happy hour drinks and early dinner meals and have always enjoyed our time here. Definitely a cool spot for yummy bites on Bowen Island~

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Go Fish Ocean Emporium

Go Fish Ocean Emporium

3.9
(548 reviews)
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Had an excellent experience! The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside,…read moreclearly made fresh. The chips were golden, well-seasoned, and not greasy. Everything came out hot and flavorful, with generous portions and friendly service. A classic done right , simple, delicious, and satisfying. Had an excellent experience! The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, clearly made fresh. The chips were golden, well-seasoned, and not greasy. Everything came out hot and flavorful, with generous portions and friendly service. A classic done right , simple, delicious, and satisfying.

Prior to Yelp existence, I knew about it but never tried it. I was always in the area, but never…read moreventured down here. I finally did on a sunny July day. As others have mentioned. Be prepared to wait, and wait you will. Especially if it's a sunny day. 30 min to order your food, and then another 20-30 min to get it, depending on how busy they are. Outdoor seating only with a bunch of benches and a few tables. I already knew I was going to do take away, so I didn't need to jostle for a seat. Almost everyone else had to do the jostleing. Two piece cod and a salmon tacone. The cod was overcooked. The tacone was good. Fries were crispy and unevenly fried. Meaning some pieces were burnt a little. Still acceptable tho. Hence the 3 ***'s It was decent, but it didn't wow me. Maybe it was an off order day. I like my fish. You can smell the ocean near the pier. Makes me feel I'm surrounded by fish and everything fishy.

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One piece cod fish and chips.
One piece cod fish and chips.
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This bird watched me eat so i gave him a fry to gtfo

Olive & Anchor - seafood - Updated July 2026

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