My wife and I were a little apprehensive about trying this restaurant, as there were no reviews on…read moreYelp, and those on Google were less-than-enthusiastic, although looking more in depth, it seems that the negative reviews were all several years old, and things seemingly had improved significantly in recent years. And while there are no shortage of seafood restaurants serving fresh crab on the Steveston waterfront, we wanted to give The Crab King a fair shake. I'm so glad that we did! My wife ordered a King Crab for herself which, after tearing it literally limb-from-limb, eventually declared it to be tied for her favorite boiled crab dish anywhere! High praise coming from such a consummate crustacean connoisseur! For myself and our son, an order of fish and chips, and the grilled chicken sandwich rounded out our order, both of which were crispy, tasty and delicious. Regarding the fish and chips, they appeared to be tempura-battered, and I'm still not 100% sure what type of fish it was. It may have been cod, but it seemed more like catfish, but either way, it was tender, juicy, flaky and delicious. No complaints here! More than anything, though, the employees here went out of their way to make our experience enjoyable. Our toddler son, who is normally extremely well-behaved in restaurants, was having a bit of a fuss here and there. Without prompting, the servers brought us a little radio to play music for him, as well as a couple of toys to play with, one of them being a wind-up truck that they gave to him to take home! He loved it there, and still plays with it at home! They even played peek-a-boo with him from behind the counter, soliciting laughs and giggles, for the better part of 15 minutes! That sort of customer service is nearly impossible to find, and should be praised and cherished wherever it is found! Whatever the past may have held for this restaurant, the Crab King is an entirely new animal now, serving up fresh seafood by uncommonly wonderful employees, in a fantastic floating location. They even offer to cook spot prawns and other seafood purchased from the boats docked at the nearby waterfront marketplace, for a modest fee. With all these things going for it, there's no doubt who wears the crown of Crab King in Steveston Harbor!

We ordered seafood salad, clam chowder and lobster roll... all the dishes were well prepared and…read moreprices were reasonable. Service is fair not fancy and the ambiance is adequate could improvement through a new renovation.

I had recently received a gift card to Steveston Seafood House, and decided to use it for a weekend…read morebrunch/lunch. We arrived in time for our reservation but there was no one at the front. We waited for a few minutes for someone to notice we were there, and were immediately seated. It's a nice looking place - very classic whites, and feels like a fine dining restaurant. We decided to try the following: - Beef Carpaccio: Good. Maybe a bit light on the meat, as it was buried by the arugula and pickled shallots, so seemed unbalanced, but overall tasted great - Seafood Linguini: Mixed. Linguini was good. Scallops were really good and tender. Mussels were tiny. Red snapper was tough and dry. As a dish, it was OK, but could be better. Seafood is seasonal, so I'd think they would be better off rotating what seafood is used. - LuLu Island: OK. Same issue as the linguine. Prawns were fine. Mussels tiny. Red snapper wasn't enjoyable. Broth had flavour, but didn't come out very hot. Service was pleasant but slow. I only saw one server and one busser, so not enough staff to handle 6 or 7 tables they had. Starter came n reasonable time, but main dishes seemed to take over 20min. Took awhile to get our plates cleared, and probably 15+ minutes to get the bill. Overall, it was OK. Food was OK, but not special. Service was nice enough, but couldn't keep up with timing. Glad I got to try it, but not special enough to go back.

Went here for my birthday dinner with my parents and wife. Great spot for a celebration without…read morebeing overpriced. We tried four different fish (sablefish, halibut, salmon, and char) and each was cooked really well with slight variations that made them stand out. Oysters were a nice bonus at $1.50 each with entrées. Service was excellent--our waiter kept things light with jokes and even brought me dessert when he found out it was my birthday. Overall, a solid seafood dinner and good value.

taking yourself to dinner is scary and I felt weird but then I had the most delicious sangria and…read morethe best part is that the sun was setting and I was right by the water and it was a little windy but not too much and then right as they served my food the song Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield started and i cant even put words to how incredible I felt. The staff is also so pleasant I can't wait to come back.

awful ... we went as…read morea group of 6 tonight to start we were standing in the front for 15 mins before we even got seated, it was not that busy. we had the seafood platter and the shrimp taste like it has gone bad.. i am now on the toilet typing this with diarrhea please lord help me

Everything I had was beyond my expectations!! My friends had been here before and suggested this…read moreplace. We got a table on the patio with the best view of Steveston Village. The only thing I didn't try was the warm salad but my friends liked it. I enjoyed the artichoke dip and the short.ribs pasta very much. The service was great! We had a few servers who came to our table to clean up the plates and filled water. I would come back here for sure!

Great view of the harbor, especially at sunset. I was a bit disappointed in the wait for the food…read more(there was a large birthday party seated at the same time), and the weak adult beverages. Mussels were not bad, but fish was either over (salmon) or under (miso black cod). Great area to walk around afterwards though.

Look no further than here for super fresh seafood and house made drinks…read more I read about fisherman Frank's story a couple of weeks ago and how the food truck came to be. I like supporting local businesses and food is an easy way to do that since we need to eat. It was closed the first time I went. Good thing the hours were posted on the food truck. So I came back again and got to try the special. Grilled snapper with Greek and orzo salad. The snapper was so fresh. It was sweet and tender. The Greek salad was also good, no limp-looking vegs. Crunchy and juicy cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes. The tomato was bursting with juice every time I stabbed it with the fork. I gave up and just popped it into my mouth. Yums. The street corn was also sweet and juicy with a bit of char. Love the toppings on it. There was a promo for street corn and drink ($8). I had the ginger citrus iced tea. The iced tea was lightly sweetened and I found it just right for my taste. The ginger and citrus flavor was very subtle, not overpowering. I like that they made it in house. None of those powder or box tea. I will definitely be back to try the other items on the menu. Friendly staff too. Prices are a bit on the high side for a food truck but the quality justified it. Nothing worse than paying more for mediocre food. Story: https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/food-and-drink/steveston-fisherman-opens-up-his-own-seafood-truck-right-next-to-village-restaurants-3924338?

Good and only Chinese restaurant in Steveston. Serves authentic chinese cuisine and dim sum. Even…read morehad some wonderful seafood dishes like crab and lobster. Service is typical Chinese and the ambiance is clean. Good place to stop off for a dim sum lunch.

Great place for dine-in or take-out. Price is reasonable with good portion. I like the Beijing…read morestyle pork chop and salted fish chicken fried rice. Located in Steveston Village it can get busy weekends and evenings. Recommend reservations. This place was really loud when we dined in so I prefer takeout. They do have some outdoor seating so it can be great for those who prefer that.

First few hours of vacation and we had the pleasure of checking out Fisherman's Wharf in Steveston…read more Cool places! Decided to try Shady Island Seafood and what a treat! Our waitress was Hannah - full of smiles and joy!! We were impressed with how she handled multiple tables with grace, kindness and laughs. She represents the restaurant very well. We sat outside as it was a beautiful day and could people watch. Ordered Garlic Prawns...Wow!! So sweet and tasty! Shared a two piece Halibut and Fries that were fantastic! Not greasy, fresh, soooooo yummy! Not overbattered so you could taste the fish! Chips and slaw were also delish! Highly recommend and ask for Hannah!!!!

We are visiting the area and tried this place on our previous visit. We arrived right before the…read moremad rush of this BC holiday and was seated quickly. The food is good and prices high but comparable for this tourist area. The real disappointment was the service after the order was taken. My water cup was empty and tried to wave down the server several times but no luck. We were never checked on after the food was served.

We went for dinner and ordered a several dishes. Sadly, I don't feel they hit the mark with the…read morefusion dishes. Mushroom soup: not much flavour and a few leathery fried mushrooms at the bottom Yam salad with kale and barley: was fresh and colourful but needed some acid to liven it up. After four bites I got bored. Rice balls: golden brown and bite size with a side of tomato sauce with shredded onions and carrots. Rice was overcooked and mushy. Tomato with pancetta spaghetti: here is where the fusion aspect misses because I didn't like cured ham flavour of the pancetta. Service was good, very quick. Ambiance is clean but I was also close a woman with too much perfume and every time the door opened that cloying smell overwhelmed me.

After looking at the great reviews we decided to give it a try. We made reservations for 730pm but…read morewhen we arrived, we realized it was not necessary. The restaurant was clean, well set up, and nicely lighted. The service was great. Our server was friendly, and the food came out quickly. Now into the food: Honey Garlic Chicken Wings 2.5/5. They were ok but nothing special. I feel like I could have similar wings buying it frozen from the grocery store and at $2.50/wing. I cant justify that. Seafood Pasta 3/5. For something that was almost $30 I expected more. The amount and size of seafood was fine but I had expected more flavour like grilled prawns or seared scallops. Seems like it was all poached so there was no colour and everything was the same texture, colour, and flavour. It was cooked well and tender, but for the price, I would have liked some crust on my scallops and I could not taste the lobster in the sauce. Overall, it was seasoned well and still tasted good. Calabrese Salami Pizza 3.5/5 Crust was crispy and thin. Good amount of salami. Could have used more olives. The oven made the salami nicely crisp on the edges. However, there was no basil as noted on the menu. Just a little bit of basil oil drizzled on the center. Overall, if you want a comfortable place to sit and catch up with friends, this is a good place for it. The food while okay, could use some improvement.

Even though I used to live in Vancouver, I never got the chance to visit this amazing part of…read moreRichmond. My niece and I parked the car a couple of blocks away and walked down towards the water. This quaint little "village", which is part of Richmond, was absolutely lovely, and when we came across Dave's, we had to go in. The place was busy (always a good sign) and we were seated towards the back of the restaurant where we had the place all to ourselves. Loved the nautical ambiance. Our server, Trixi, couldn't do enough for us, and she answered all our questions about the area and what to eat. We both ordered fish and chips, which came with crispy, sweet coleslaw, very tasty and hearty french fries (almost as good as Quebec's :-)). I had the halibut and my niece had the cod. Both were crispy on the outside and hot and delectable on the inside. Love having both white and malt vinegar on the table with the salt & pepper, just how it should be in Canada. To top it off Trixi suggested trying their "Growers" cider (made in BC) so we both ordered Juicy Bartlett Pear. Soooooo good. I will definitely be back when I return, sooner rather than later.

I recently visited this fish and chip restaurant and found the food to be generally okay--simple,…read morefamiliar, and reasonably prepared. Unfortunately, the overall experience was overshadowed by some concerning practices around cleanliness and food safety. While we were eating, a man began sweeping the floor within about ten feet of our table. At the time, I assumed he was a staff member doing routine cleaning, so I politely asked if he could pause until we finished our meal. His reaction was odd and difficult to understand, and it wasn't until later--when the wait staff told us he was actually the owner--that the situation felt even more surprising. The server added that he was "the boss" and entitled to do what he wanted, which left us feeling dismissed rather than acknowledged. I eat out frequently--several times a week--and I honestly cannot remember a single restaurant in the past twenty years where someone swept the floor right next to us during a meal. Cleanliness is important, but doing it so close to customers who are actively eating is uncomfortable and raises questions about how seriously basic food safety standards are taken. If front‑of‑house hygiene is handled this casually, it's hard not to wonder about the cleanliness of the kitchen and food‑preparation areas. This incident bothered me for two days afterward, and I finally decided to write this review because the experience felt so out of the ordinary. The food itself was fine, but the service and the owner's behavior made the visit less pleasant and left me with lingering concerns about the restaurant's overall standards.

This place is an institution around here. I had fish and chips here as a kid decades ago and…read morethey're still around. Theyve become pricier and more touristy. The fish pieces are smaller than I remember. This time i got 2pc cod and chips. Service was pretty quick. Pricey, at around $24 but you get bottomless fries. The fish was moist, firm but flaky, and piping hot out of the fryer. Batter was a bit thick and greasy for my liking but at least it tasted fresh. Fries were fresh cut single-fried. Good when they're fresh and piping hot, but get soft and soggy really fast. Didnt taste too greasy though. Unsalted, which I like. You can always add salt yourself. The pricing is expensive but the bottomless fries make up for it a bit. There is ketchup, malt vinegar, hot sauce, and utensils on the side. Also a water fountain. If you go with say, a group of 3 and get a 3pc with bottomless fries, its not a bad deal. Just gets kind of greasy. Dont expect mushy peas or curry sauce/gravy or any other fixins like British fish and chips. food quality probably 3.5/5. Value if you take advantage of bottomless fries, 4/5. Its a nice place to hang out by the dock and have a quick bite, so accounting for the nice vibes, overall 4/5. Lots of free street parking in Steveston but you'll need to drive around hunting for an open spot during peak hours.

We are glad we visited here as it is iconic The line was not too long after our whale watching…read moretour (two humpbacks two orcas two eagles) They over charged us $5 so watch it when you order The fish was good The chips (French fries) were not good No wonder they let you have as many as you want No one was asking for refills