Have you ever tried seafood boiled in a plastic cooking bag? If not, you're in for a treat!…read more After discovering this concept during a recent vacation, we were excited to find The Captain's Boil on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver, offering the same fun dining experience. This restaurant serves steamed seafood in plastic bags with various spices and broths, creating a unique and flavorful meal. We visited during their AYCE promotion -- shrimp, mussels, and fries for $46.99 per adult. Here's how it works: Choose Your Flavour: Cajun, garlic, lemon pepper, or their signature Captain's Boil (a combo of all flavours). Choose Your Heat Level: From non-spicy to FIRE . Each bag contains about 1 lb of seafood. We tried different flavours and spice levels, and while all were delicious, our favourites were the Captain's Boil and the Garlic flavour. As spice lovers, we found the medium heat just right, but next time, we're ready to take on the FIRE level! The seafood was fresh, expertly cooked, and bursting with flavour. This spot is perfect for groups, especially during their promotion -- big savings and lots of fun. They have multiple locations across Metro Vancouver, so check them out! Whether it's a family gathering or a fun outing with friends, The Captain's Boil is a must-try for seafood lovers. We'll definitely be back! Food: 4/5 Should Try! Service: 4/5 Kids: 3/5 A-Ok for kids, but it can be very messy! Price: $30-$50 per person. (AYCE promotion) Presentation: 1/5 Parking: Paid street parking Tips: * Can get messy, even with the bibs and gloves provided--embrace it! * Start with 1 lb of each seafood and order more halfway through to keep it hot and fresh. * Experiment with different seasonings and spice levels for variety. * Consider adding discounted side dishes. Would I Return: Yes ‍

We were excited for seafood in Vancouver, but tired from travelling and didn't want fancy. There…read moreare SO many good looking restaurants on Robson Street, but my mom isn't the most adventurous. We both found something we liked at The Captain's Boil. She got the 3 mini lobster rolls, and I got the clams baked in a bag with a massive plate of seafood fried rice. We both had the Cajun fries, which definitely have some kick. I also enjoyed the video of the two guys trying everything on the menu that played on a loop, and was mouthwatering. The staff was very nice, and made sure to mention that the seafood is all market price. The comfortable atmosphere, especially my bib, were just what we were looking for that night.

Returned to this place as we wanted seafood. The clam chowder was disappointing. There were only 3…read moreclams in the chowder. I had the Tuscan chicken chorizo penne. I could only find 3 small pieces of chorizo. Shrinkflation at its best. The fish tacos came with three and they were flat on the plate. Lots of red cabbage covering them which was taken off. Service was great and attentive. We all agreed that we will go elsewhere for fish food. Their patio is great during the summer. Again as this was a repeat for us there are no pictures

Went for dinner the other night, was seated had a very nice waitress…read more We all ordered the cod and chips, order came quite fast, at first glance our orders looked great. Unfortunately the panko battered fish was very oily and the cod was hard to find, the fish was so thin you could barely see it, it was all panko. We were taken by surprise as this is such seafood oriented restaurant, too bad for us I guess.

The seafood pasta here is both delicious and quite affordable compared to similar dishes elsewhere…read more The outdoor seating is very cute, but would recommend getting a reservation for those tables on busy nights. The staff was very kind and attentive, while not being overbearing. Limited free parking as it is in the heart of the kits-beach area.

Haven't been to this previously regular haunt for ages…read moreOysters were perfect of course. Service outstanding from our bearded heavily tatted very fit waiter Prices are very fair, no entrees over $30. What's not to like.

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.

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.

Enjoyed happy hour here on a sunny Sunday afternoon with a great view of English Bay from our patio…read morehigh-top. And the food is terrific too! We ordered prawn tacos and mussels. I have good things to say about the tacos ($6 each)--they were garnished with slabs of avocado and the prawns were freshly fried, crisp and greaseless. The mussels were even better. They tasted fresh from the ocean and the broth was delicious--I almost licked the bowl. A bit spendy at $18 for a half pound, but the execution was faultless. Our server was lovely--she provided gracious, friendly service, and always seemed to pop up just when we needed her.

I almost skipped Papi's because I noticed the rating was under 4 stars, but I'm really glad I…read moredecided to give it a chance. It completely exceeded my expectations. I ordered the burger and the clam chowder. The burger was excellent, but the clam chowder absolutely stole the show. It was rich, flavorful, and easily one of the best bowls I've had in a long time. The service was just as impressive as the food. I unfortunately didn't catch our server's name, but she was working the afternoon of July 3, 2026. She was attentive, friendly, and genuinely honest with her recommendations, which I always appreciate. The food was so good that I actually walked over to compliment the chef, a gentleman with a beard, short hair, and glasses. He absolutely knocked it out of the park. The restaurant itself has a great atmosphere. The décor is clean and inviting, FIFA match was playing on the TVs, and the whole place had a relaxed, welcoming vibe that made us want to stay and enjoy our meal. I'm honestly surprised this place has a rating below 4 stars because my experience was outstanding from start to finish. For me, this was an easy 5 out of 5 stars , and I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Vancouver.

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.

Vancouver DOV (Dine Out Vancouver) Event…read more Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant Located at Richmond Steveston Fisherman's Wharf #140 - 3866 bayview street richmond, bc, V7E 4R7 phone: 604-275-7811 We went there tonight for DOV event Nice decor with pleasant atmosphere, servers were friendly & service was pretty good. We were seated at the table next to the water view. Attached is the menu & photo of the meal. For appetizer - We all chose Spicy Tuna Tartare- it was a good choice... it was very flavourful & tuna was fresh... spicy mayo went very well with the tuna tartare For mains - My hubby had seafood bouillabaisse- he said it was ok, the sauce was a little salty but I think it is meant to have it with the seafood The rest of us had the miso glazed sablefish... we didn't quite taste the miso however the fish was very tender & the risotto was nicely cooked For Dessert - Truffle cake with chocolate sauce & whipped cream - it was a huge dessert & it was very rich! And... Panna Cotta with mixed berry compote - nicely done & not too sweet.

Pretty good food, a bit on the pricey side…read more We had the tuna tataki, the Hokkaido scallops, the fries, and the mussels. All were good - the fries and the mussels were particularly tasty. The tuna tataki was typical Vancouver sushi bar fare, although the fish was better than average. The scallops were good and the sauce was interesting, but felt a tad overpriced at 4 small scallops for $33. Service was polite and helpful. Ambiance is intimate, could dress down or up. Overall, I'd likely come back for the mussels and fries, and may try some other items on the menu.

Came here to celebrate Father's Day since hubby is Pescaterean. The place is casual and bright, try…read moreto sit outside if it's nice! Parking is challenging but not impossible. Were greeted and sat down by a somewhat enthusiastic hostess and then greeted by another sort of enthusiastic waitress. Not sure maybe it was an off day or just lacking personality and warmth. However, the food is as amazing as the time we came! We had the mussels to share as well as the ahi tuna tartare. Followed by the sole piccata, spaghetti vongole and the strozzapeti. Everything was cooked well and ingredients are always fresh. The vongole was a little bland and I prefer the noodles a little firmer but still good. I think it was a bit pricey for what you get but that's inflation for you. Oh the chocolate cake was very rich and dense!