Dish ranking

Best seafood dishes in Vancouver

32 seafood dishes from 19 restaurants, ranked by 670 community votes.

Seafood is the category where location matters most — the best plate is the one landed nearby that morning.

In Vancouver the community's current pick is Whole Fried Fish at Maenam, with 53 votes. Every row below links to the dish page, where you can see the other dishes at that restaurant and add your own vote.

The ranking

  1. 1Whole Fried FishMaenam53 votes
  2. 2CevicheAncora Waterfront53 votes
  3. 3Baja Fish TacoTacofino45 votes
  4. 4Salmon BowlLegends Haul41 votes
  5. 5Dungeness Crab CakesThe Salmon House40 votes
  6. 6Fish & ChipsLegends Haul40 votes
  7. 7Lobster LinguineGusto di Quattro39 votes
  8. 8Smoked SalmonHawthorne29 votes
  9. 9Clam ChowderLegends Haul25 votes
  10. 10Alder-Grilled SalmonThe Salmon House24 votes
  11. 11OystersThe Salmon House24 votes
  12. 12Pacific Spot PrawnBurdock & Co23 votes
  13. 13Dungeness CrabHawksworth22 votes
  14. 14Grilled SalmonThe Oakwood Canadian Bistro22 votes
  15. 15SalmonSeasons in the Park21 votes
  16. 16SablefishAncora Waterfront21 votes
  17. 17Seared ScallopsFable Kitchen20 votes
  18. 18Pacific SalmonBishop's20 votes
  19. 19SalmonThe Flying Pig18 votes
  20. 20ScallopFarmer's Apprentice16 votes
  21. 21Fish & Chips TacoTacofino14 votes
  22. 22CevicheTacofino13 votes
  23. 23Crab CakesLegends Haul11 votes
  24. 24HalibutThe Salmon House10 votes
  25. 25Deep Fried SquidPhnom Penh7 votes
  26. 26Prawn CocktailLegends Haul6 votes
  27. 27SablefishTojo's Restaurant5 votes
  28. 28Clam ChowderThe Burgoo4 votes
  29. 29Spicy Tuna RollMiku VancouverTuna, cucumber, and spicy sauce, topped with sesame seeds.2 votes
  30. 30Sake Kasu SablefishMiku VancouverSablefish marinated in sake kasu, roasted and served with seasonal vegetables.1 votes
  31. 31Aburi Salmon Oshi SushiMiku VancouverPressed sushi with flame-seared salmon, jalapeño, and Miku sauce.1 votes
  32. 32Prawn TempuraMiku VancouverLightly battered prawns, served with a dashi-based dipping sauce.0 votes

How to order seafood dishes well

  • Ask what came in today; a good kitchen will happily tell you.
  • Whole fish is usually better value and better cooked than a portioned fillet.
  • Raw plates — oysters, ceviche, crudo — reveal freshness immediately.

Seafood dishes in Vancouver: common questions

What are the best seafood dishes in Vancouver?
Right now diners rank Whole Fried Fish at Maenam first, with 53 votes. The full ranking above covers 32 seafood dishes across 19 Vancouver restaurants and updates every time someone votes.
How is this Vancouver ranking decided?
Each dish is voted on individually by DishVote members, so the order reflects the specific plates people say are worth ordering — not an overall star rating for the restaurant.
Can I add a seafood dish that is missing?
Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking as soon as it gets its first vote.