Loved the seafood appie platter...with Mediterranean salad was perfect for 2 ... added coconut cream pie and the best margaritas I've tasted in a long time made for an awesome experience. Bonus was an excellent server!
Pretty good service and food, nothing too mind blowing.
Excellent location though, good view and large patio.
A fun and seaworthy dining experience. The raw oysters are incredibly fresh and delicious. The service is pleasant, attentive and they are knowledgeable of the menu items. Booking a reservation proves to be challenging, but if you walk in, you can be seated at the bar for a short time before being seated at a table. There is lovely indoor and outdoor seating with breathtaking views of the mountains and ocean. When I came with a party of 5, everyone was more than satisfied with their entrees. The prices are very reasonable for this calibre of dining. If you re looking for quality seafood in an unpretentious, waterfront location then Cardero s is a must.
Food was underwhelming, the building could be a great restaurant if they had some unique food that hasn't already been on the menu for at least 6 years. It felt like I was at the sandbar, or Seasons in the park, but I wasn't, I was at Cardero's.
Amazing views, food is 5 & worth every penny! Service is clean and professional. Manager Trevor was attentive & made our mother daughter day fantastic ! Cody our server was an ace!
Very good restaurant, in a perfect setting! View of the port! Very good cocktails
Great views, nice atmosphere, good food, outdoor dining. Please staff. Pricey.
Mostly a tourist restaurant but the food and service are reasonable. Try the sable fish! Yum!
Amazing service, food, and view! We got truffle fries and seafood platter, both delicious. Live music at the lounge was great as well.
Excellent, friendly service and delicious menu choices.
I went with my family (Myself, fiance, son, and cousin). Everyone enjoyed their meals however I found the $48 steak (the priciest meal at the table) to be underseasoned and a bit tough. I ended up eating it all anyway as we were told we only had a certain time allotment at the table due to Covid and had I asked for something else most likely would not have stayed within that time.
I let our server know and he was quick to look for a solution. Ended up happy though, got a free dessert and the steak was off the bill.
By the way the creme Brulee was pretty awesome.
Personal favorite at the table was the clam pasta, also probably the best value based on serving size.
All in all a good experience brought down slightly by a disappointing steak. Not a big deal though. I will go back, I'll just order something different next time.
Night before cruise. Had Harbor platter then shared Thai shrimp with my wife. Bottle of Chardonnay and life was great. Good food, service and atmosphere. Would recommend anytime.
Had the steak 7oz Tenderloin, i asked for medium but the steak came extra rare. Please let the chef know to cook the steaks according to the order. Amazing appys, very nice location.
A Vancouver Waterfront must do for great views and seafood.
Great food, great live music and a buzzing atmosphere
Great view, good food. Can be crowded during dinner time especially on an sunny day.
My favorite restaurant in Vancouver, they play live music. Love this place and reccomend this restaurant to everyone.
The food is beautiful to look at and is very delicious.
Really well educated and experienced bartender! We were waiting for our table and my husband ordered a gin and tonic. It s the first time I heard someone actually ask these two questions: 1. What kind of Gin? 2. Do you prefer lime or cucumber? I was so impressed with their knowledge. And while I was a designated driver and ordered a non alcoholic drink with sofa water, lemon juice and elderflower syrup (it was super delicious by the way), the bartender suggested fresh lemon juice and customized the sweetness to my liking, plus it s free refill! Wow, just the drinks already impressed me!
When we got a table and it was in the patio. The mussels were fresh and tasty with coconut sauce. And the spaghetti was cooked to perfection.
Would definitely go back again!
Very food meal, reasonably priced and the service was fantastic. Not to mention their heated outdoor patio that has you warm from all angles.
You normally go to Cardero's for the impecable salmon, cooked to perfection on a cedar plank. This is salmon as should be eaten on the West Coast... until you discover the swordfish!! It melts in your mouth. So buttery.
Great atmosphere. Service is friendly and really looking to help you having a great time.
Beautiful view , delicious food , great service . We will be back with friends and family .
Good food
Best steak I've had in a really long time
Excellent service
Real nice views of the water
Waitress was great! Food was good. Great location of you wa t to go for a walk and enjoy the scenery before or after dinner.
Visited for the first time last weekend and I was really impressed. Menu was great, amazed at all the substitutes available for gluten free options. Server was quick and efficient and really welcoming. Would recommend.
Went a couple of weeks ago with a friend I hadn't seen in a while. We asked for outside and they seated us at a table for 4 rather than make us wait, though we hadn't made reservations and it was a busy Saturday. The place was packed and my friend and I talked throughout dinner and only realized after dessert we'd been there nearly 2.5 hours - service was available and never far, but they never made us feel hurried.
Lovely view and lively atmosphere, and though busy you couldn't hear your neighbours conversations. The food was good and there was a nice variety. Very pleased with the place, device and professionalism.
Always fresh and delicious seafood. Nice views and friendly staff.
Nice mountain and dock view, professional and cheerful host, great oysters!
A truly wonderful restaurant experience. The ambience is warm and inviting, our server was phenomenal, and the food was absolutely delightful. We shared the seafood platter and some parmesan truffle fries. The seafood was delectable, and cooked perfectly, and the fries were foodgasmic.
Great views but awful burger. They will only cook it medium well aka way too done for a nice juicy burger.
Celebratory lunch on Saturday, did not want just a quick snack kind of meal. The menu offers a full option of choice. Toby was friendly and helpful, our party of 5 all had 3 courses, and we enjoyed our food. It was nice to have a "full dinning" experience during the daytime that fits our schedule. Would definitely choose to eat at Carderos again. It's not inexpensive, but it was worth it to us to celebrate a family event.
Always a stop for us in van city, beautiful views, great service and delicious food!
First time at Cardero's and we were really impressed. The various combinations of menu items and tastes were great. A little expensive but worth trying.
One of the most enjoyed restaurant's in Vancouver downtown
One of my favourite places. The mussels are excellent. Always stop for lunch when walking the sea wall.
My husband brought me here for my birthday because we were intrigued by their menu, which had some asian fusion dishes.
Ambiance: We had dinner on their heated and sheltered patio. That evening, it rained lightly and it was super romantic.
Food: Their burger is everything you can want in a burger and their salmon dish was yummy. Only aspect that was underwhelming about the salmon dish was their "wok" fried rice. There was no legit "wok" flavour to it. The brownie dessert was so yummy!
Verdict: We would return for happy hour or coffee on an afternoon. What was thought was special about this place, turned out to be mediocre. Otherwise, no complaints.
Disappointed that one of their signature dishes, the wok fried squid is nothing like it used to be and nothing like what the menu described, it's now just battered and fried calamari
Short wait for a late lunch. Reasonable wine selection by the glass. Server a little too eager to clear plates.
Always a great meal.. Amazing view of the inlet and the north shore mountains
Great restaurant right on the water in Vancouver. Excellent food and fantastic views.
Beautiful place to eat by the sea with delicious food. The platters are a great choice if you ve just cycled around Stanley Park!
Great room, excellent performer doing lounge cover songs, and amazing creme brule.
Fantastic food, impeccable service and very nice decor.
My wife and I make a point of coming for the miso sablefish on every visit to Vancouver. The wait staff are always attentive, helpful and engaging. Make early reservations and be a party of 4 for best seating.
Beautiful view, amazing service, food is ok, pasta was dry not enough sauce. Dessert was good.
Extremely nice place to have lunch on a sunny day especially if you've been biking around Stanley park. The wait staff is extremely friendly and accommodating to your needs.
It is a bit on the pricey end but it is a place that you should try once in Vancouver.
Good service, well prepared and presented food, and a good winelist.
It's a large restaurant with a lively and casual atmosphere. My wife and I had a late reservation and we enjoyed our dinner experience there.
Delicious food, awesome cocktails and friendly staff! Beautiful view of the harbour -- what more can you ask for?
I absolutely love Cardero's!
Best place to bring your wife or date, amazing staff, perfect location and amazing cuisine, do your self a favor and get the signature salmon plank! it is to die for! :)
Beautiful location. Fresh food. Convenient parking.
Great food, great service and the view!!! I come here all the time.
Mashed potatoes and oysters a little dry but the steak and fish is on point. Everything is served in no time and you can have tasty, warm bread while waiting.
Great and classic flavours in all dishes. They have a big wine and beer selection and AMAZING live music almost every evening.
If you are young and looking to meet people your age, you are wrong here however. The average age is between 30 (sometimes 25) and 50 years.
Pretty decent place for seafood. I feel like you're mostly paying to eat outside on the dock and take in the atmosphere. Service is very good and I would probably eat there again.
Fantastic atmosphere, service and food. The Sablefish was exquisite.
Excellent steak, and great service. Friendly and attentive waiter.
Excellent seafood right over the water. The staff was super helpful and friendly.
I always make a point of visiting Cardero's every time I'm in Vancouver! Beautiful location on the water and it has a very warm and welcoming feeling--comfortable even if you are dining or having a drink on your own. Great food too!
It felt so good to eat dinner right on the water, and the food was amazing, going in the evening is so romantic!
Cadero's is always a must when I come to Vancouver. Buy do come early as wait times could be long in a Thursday to Saturday night. Service is always top notch. As we came a little later, the lounge was full so we waited about 20 minutes for a table (Thurs at 7). They do have a lobby bar for you to order a drink while waiting. For dinner I ordered their burger, which I have had in the past. Everything is made fresh daily but this time around I found the patty was too compact. There was not alot of flavour and not very juicy. So a little disappointed. If you are in Vancouver, make Cadero's part of your stop for lunch or dinner or anything in between.
Great food, great views, great location, nice nautical themed restaurant.
Great location, amazing view and good food. Cordero s you can have just drink as well. Great place to chill out
Halibut special was good. Their claim chowder was ok. Just tasted like tomato soup.
The salmon burger was the best I've ever had. Juicy, flavourful and perfect. The service was very good as well.
Used to love this place but my salmon burger had a tiny bit of salmon and a run of the mill grocery store like bun. It didn't seem worth the money. The service was great and the lounge has a cool fireplace
Buddha bowl hits the spot if you're looking for a veggie option
Good food, some of the fish or group ordered was overcooked but most of the other plates were fairly tasty.
Very nice place at marina, crowded but lots of tables. Good food with variety.
Local craft brews! Excellent seafood with just the right portion sizes.
If you can get a table by the window in the evening it's a nice cherry on the top. But don't think that's the only reason to come here, the food is delivered with excellent service. It was packed on a Friday night so I recommend making reservations.
the place is beatiful, the food is great and reasonably priced.
Good lively bar with live music. Fried rice ok, wok broccolini was ok as well
It s an okay place, great location and views. Service was top notch however the food/ drinks are pricey and the quantity of food served is not enough. We ordered the platter to share between two people and were left feeling hungry after. Won t be back in a hurry.
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