Top Oyster Bars

With its pristine, cold waters, British Columbia is known for producing impeccable oysters — and as a result, impeccable oyster bars. More than 20 oyster appellations can be found in glacial fjords around Vancouver Island, each providing a distinct flavor profile. Pull up a chair at these notable spots, where you can get a taste of Vancouver’s best bivalves. 

High-End Dining

These upscale restaurants offer not only an excellent selection of B.C. oysters, but they’ll likely have a superb list of fine Champagnes to pair them with.   

• Blue Water Café + Raw Bar – Yaletown
• Boulevard Restaurant – Downtown
• Coast Restaurant – Downtown
• YEW seafood + bar – Downtown

Mid-Range Options

These places will offer you a great selection of freshly-shucked oysters, but with a more relaxed atmosphere. Still, if you want to stay for dinner, you’ll find delicious seafood dishes to round out your meal. 

• Joe Fortes - Downtown
• Merchant’s Oyster Bar – Commercial Drive
• Pier 7 Restaurant – North Vancouver

Casual Hotspots

Come as you are to these casual restaurants, and slurp down an oyster or two with a pint or a glass of wine. You’ll find a friendly atmosphere is a great pairing for oysters. 

• Blackbird Public House – Downtown
• Chewies – Coal Harbour and Kitsilano
• The Fish Shack - Downtown

❐ For a full listing of places in Vancouver that serve oysters, click here.