"What sets this place apart in the city's dining scene? It’s more than a little confusing that Vancouver, a city ideally situated to harvest the Pacific Ocean’s bounty, has so few fine dining seafood restaurants; Blue Water Café, however, is a notable exception. Located in Yaletown and set in converted warehouse, this is a warm and intimate spot, despite its considerable size. The long bar that dominates one side of the room is often busy, but it’s hardly raucous or out of control. What's the crowd like? Tourists, business-account diners, and serious foodies looking to experience the best seafood in town. What should we be drinking? The bar is more than capable, but the star of the show here is the wine cellar; with about 14,000 bottles, it promises something for everyone. What can we expect from the menu? Dishes like sablefish with a miso sake glaze or yellowfin tuna with pepper piperade and romesco sauce go a long way toward showing what, exactly, a sure-handed cook can do with delicate ingredients. But the raw bar is also worth a test-drive; seafood tower or jellyfish-scallop ceviche, anyone?" - Guy Saddy
