Dish ranking
Best seafood dishes in Vancouver
40 seafood dishes from 26 restaurants, ranked by 683 recorded votes.
Seafood is the category where location matters most, the best plate is the one landed nearby that morning.
In Vancouver the highest recorded total belongs to Ceviche at Ancora Waterfront, 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.
Recorded totals include starter data and votes from members and guests. They are not counts of verified diners or star ratings. How rankings work
The ranking
- 1CevicheAncora Waterfront53 votes
- 2Whole Fried FishMaenam53 votes
- 3Baja Fish TacoTacofino45 votes
- 4Salmon BowlLegends Haul41 votes
- 5Dungeness Crab CakesThe Salmon House40 votes
- 6Fish & ChipsLegends Haul40 votes
- 7Lobster LinguineGusto di Quattro39 votes
- 8Smoked SalmonHawthorne29 votes
- 9Clam ChowderLegends Haul25 votes
- 10Alder-Grilled SalmonThe Salmon House24 votes
- 11OystersThe Salmon House24 votes
- 12Pacific Spot PrawnBurdock & Co23 votes
- 13Dungeness CrabHawksworth22 votes
- 14Grilled SalmonThe Oakwood Canadian Bistro22 votes
- 15SablefishAncora Waterfront21 votes
- 16SalmonSeasons in the Park21 votes
- 17Pacific SalmonBishop's20 votes
- 18Seared ScallopsFable Kitchen20 votes
- 19SalmonThe Flying Pig18 votes
- 20ScallopFarmer's Apprentice16 votes
- 21Fish & Chips TacoTacofino14 votes
- 22CevicheTacofino13 votes
- 23Crab CakesLegends Haul11 votes
- 24HalibutThe Salmon House10 votes
- 25Deep Fried SquidPhnom Penh7 votes
- 26Prawn CocktailLegends Haul6 votes
- 27SablefishTojo's Restaurant5 votes
- 28Clam ChowderThe Burgoo4 votes
- 29Baja Fish TacosJOEY BurrardCrispy battered cod, warm tortillas, shredded cabbage, avocado crema, and a hint of chipotle. A true taste of the West Coast.2 votes
- 30Ocean's Kiss ScallopsBotanistSeared Hokkaido scallops atop a vibrant kelp and samphire risotto, finished with a delicate sea urchin foam.2 votes
- 31Robata Grilled Black CodBlue Water CafeMarinated in Saikyo miso and grilled to perfection on our robata grill. Flaky, buttery, and exceptionally umami-rich.2 votes
- 32Spicy Tuna RollMiku VancouverTuna, cucumber, and spicy sauce, topped with sesame seeds.2 votes
- 33Tuna Poke Bowl with Edamame & KimchiRiley's VancouverSushi-grade Ahi tuna, marinated and served over sticky rice with edamame, avocado, cucumber, and a touch of spicy kimchi.2 votes
- 34Aburi Salmon Oshi SushiMiku VancouverPressed sushi with flame-seared salmon, jalapeño, and Miku sauce.1 votes
- 35Blackened HalibutGlowbalSpicy blackened halibut fillet, served with a vibrant mango salsa and coconut rice.1 votes
- 36Cedar Plank SalmonJoe Fortes Seafood & Chop HouseWild-caught Pacific salmon baked on a cedar plank, imparting a smoky aroma. Finished with a maple-dijon glaze and served with seasonal vegetables.1 votes
- 37Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon with Maple GlazeRiley's VancouverWild-caught Sockeye salmon grilled on a cedar plank, basted with a delicate maple glaze, served with seasonal roasted vegetables.1 votes
- 38Halibut Fish and ChipsCardero's RestaurantCrispy, beer-battered halibut served with hand-cut fries, homemade tartar sauce, and a side of coleslaw.1 votes
- 39Miso-Glazed Black CodJoe Fortes Seafood & Chop HouseFlaky and buttery black cod marinated in a sweet and savory miso glaze, then perfectly broiled. Served with sticky rice and a side of bok choy.1 votes
- 40Oysters on the Half ShellCardero's RestaurantA selection of the freshest local oysters, served with mignonette, horseradish, and lemon.1 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?
- The highest recorded total is for Ceviche at Ancora Waterfront first, with 53 votes. The full ranking above covers 40 seafood dishes across 26 Vancouver restaurants and updates as recorded totals change.
- How is this Vancouver ranking decided?
- Dishes are ordered by recorded totals, including starter data, member votes and guest votes. This is not a star rating or a survey of verified diners.
- Can I add a seafood dish that is missing?
- Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking once it is approved and matches this category.