Blue Canoe

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Address:
140 - 3866 Bayview Street
Richmond, BC V7E 4R7

Neighborhood:
Richmond

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Cuisine:
Seafood

Price: CAN$30 and under

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Blue Canoe Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.bluecanoerestaurant.com
Email: manager@bluecanoerestaurant.com
Phone: (604) 275-7811
Hours of Operation: Winter Hours effective October 1 Sunday to Thursday - 11:30 am to 10 pm Friday and Saturday - 11:30 am to 11 pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Seafood, Steak, Northwest
Executive Chef: Danilo Ibarra
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Private Party Contact: Manager (604) 275-7811

Getting there

Cross Street: 2nd Avenue
Public Transit: Local bus service to the corner of No. 1 Rd and Moncton, 2 blocks from the restaurant.
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: There are several free public lots located throughout Steveston Village, just steps away from the restaurant's front door

A word from Blue Canoe

Situated in the heart of historic Steveston Village, with unparalleled views of the harbour and Fishermen's Pier, Blue Canoe is a unique seafood restaurant offering the best quality and variety of local fresh seafood, prepared simply with the freshest local ingredients available.

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerSeafood
Diners' Choice WinnerOutdoor Dining

Diner Reviews

"Sunny day. Greeted immediately. Sat inside. Server very attentive. Food was really good. Watched the sunset. Restaurant very busy but not loud and no wait for service. Great view of the water and boats. Been there many times and we still love it."
Dined on 3/11/2014
"Everything was excellent. However, I had the impression from the website that vegetarian was readily available.. Our friend is a serious vegan so not too much applied. However, in discussion with our excellent server, a meal was devised and the kitchen deliver in spades. Thanks so much ..."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"This is a great place to come for terrific food, fantastic scenery and a relaxing attitude. Parking can be a bit if a challenge but the experience at this little nugget on the River is well worth a second drive by to get a parking spot."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"We enjoyed dinner on Saturday of Valentine's weekend at Blue Canoe. We really enjoyed oysters on the half shell and a most-excellent paella with ling cod. Our wine choices were also tasty. Service was good, but noise level was a bit high. We recommend Blue Canoe."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Another great meal at blue canoe. Great menu and specials of the day. Can't go wrong."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"Everything was fine her but we got gouged on the nachos. When I pay 22 dollars for nachos I expect something more than a few handfuls of taco chips with no cheese. I should have sent it back but I didn't. I won't be going back to the Blue Canoe."
Dined on 2/2/2014
"We had birthday party for 7 women...and were welcomed warmly. Food was excellent, service fantastic and a fun evening. I would go back in a heartbeat. Some restaurants can make a group of women feel unwelcome, but this was not the case, we had a fabulous evening and the birthday girl was treated royally."
Dined on 1/22/2014
"Everything was great. Food, service, ambience. An enjoyable evening with my wife."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"Not nearly as nice a food experience as the previous visit, which was excellent. Two of the same dishes at the table did not look anything like each other (the Trout) - one had way too much dressing covering and the other not enough and the portions of the vegetables were quite different from each other. Trout needs a more delicate touch than many other fish and most of the taste of my dish was missing. Also, the plating was not up to previous experiences on any of the four dishes at our table - a distinct 'thrown down' look to them all. The Caesar I had before dinner was not particularly well-put-together as well. Our server was excellent, but given the contrast between the last two experiences I am not sure about returning in the future."
Dined on 12/22/2013
"Great view. Heated patio setting. Lobster Mac and Cheese to die for. Yummy Caesar salad and Bloody Marys."
Dined on 12/21/2013
"The restaurant is right on the water with a great ambience. I've eaten there before and really enjoyed it. Unfortunately, the halibut was awful. Wooly like soggy tissue. We were assured it was fresh off the boat, but it tasted like they'd found an old piece of fish at the back of the freezer. The rest of the meal was delicious. I'll give the restaurant another try, because I love the location and hope this was a one-off mistake, but I will be wary."
Dined on 3/21/2013
"Terrible service, restaurant was not full and even forgot our wine"
Dined on 12/14/2013
"Two of our party had lamb shanks which were delicious, portions were sufficient. I had the paella with ling cod, it was not the traditional Spanish style, but the chef's version was exceptionally good, ling cod was cooked to perfection. The fourth person had sablefish which was again exceptional. We shared 3 desserts, all of which were delightful. It's a fun atmosphere, great location, staff friendly, knowledgeable and polite. One thing to note, if you are looking for a romantic (and quiet) dining experience, this is not the place for you. If however, you are looking for a great place to eat in Steveston and appreciate good quality food, then this is the place for you."
Dined on 11/22/2013
"Been here a dozen times since it opened and it's seemingly drifted a bit in the last year. Still a million times better than the diabolically bad Charthouse above it, and the view is great, but the menu is just yawn-inducing, and a lot of the seafood listed is never available. It's fine. It's just not great."
Dined on 2/8/2013
"we had an awesome waitress, don't remember her name but her service and attitude were excellent there were four of us, the other three meals were good but I had 2 pieces of fish and chips (its Steveston after all). worst fish and chips I ever had, the batter was rock hard and one piece was a tail piece and it was dry and chewy - they were using ling cod, not my favorite won't stop me from going back, but I won't have their fish again"
Dined on 11/11/2013
"Good food, good service, great location, although inside decor is a bit "pedestrian". Slightly more expensive than might otherwise be justified but worth the small premium for ambiance and service. Summer evenings allow for protected patio dining, with Steveston's fresh air, and the harbour view just feet away. Overall, a very nice place for brunch, lunch or dinner. Tuna Ceviche is favourite of ours. Freshly prepared from sashimi-quality albacore tuna, served in large cocktail glass, with dried banana (or plantain?) chips, for scooping, it makes a great, lightweight, starter for two sharing. Local mussels, last night, were plump and juicy and perfectly prepared. My wife's Fish Taco was enjoyed immensely. Blue Canoe is well recommended."
Dined on 11/9/2013
"My sister and I were hosting some international guests from China and wanted to give them a taste of West Coast dining before taking them to the airport for their flight back to China. Food was good and reasonably priced. Conversation was challenging due to ambient noise. Overall, a good meal...Thank-you."
Dined on 11/3/2013
"We were a group of five. We were slow to order and took up real estate for a great part of the night. The server did not rush us at all. We all agreed that the food was very good - and we'd likely return. Desserts were shared among the table - pumpkin crème brule was perfect!"
Dined on 11/3/2013
"I have been to the Canoe many times since it opened and as ussual they never fail to impress. The servers are very friendly and most importantly allways knowledgable about the menu both food and wine/beer. I will continue to comeback when I'm in that neck of the woods. A big shout out to Chef and his team"
Dined on 10/22/2013
"Mid week dinner venue for business that worked very well. Conscientious staff but not overbearing -- let us take our time. Food optioins were fabulous and the desserts were devine ! Pumpkin Creme Brule to die for !"
Dined on 10/17/2013
"Another enjoyable experience at the Blue Canoe. They just introduced a new menu so we selected an appetizer, prawns and calamari, which I highly recommend, and then we each ordered an entree. I had the BLT&T open faced sandwich with tuna and it was delicious. My wife enjoyed a dish which set into was in half of a squash. It was also delicious. It was an enjoyable anniversary and the new menu items were great. Added to that was a sunset which was fun to watch as the sky changed colour against the clouds."
Dined on 10/6/2013
"Service, food, and location were all excellent. Would definitely go back to this restaurant when I am in Vancouver again. I had the coho salmon with rice which was delicious."
Dined on 10/2/2013
"Friday, Sept 27, 2014 the salmon was undercooked (too much so) and the succotash too well cooked and mushy. Certainly not up to the hype nor potential of what otherwise would be a Steveston gem."
Dined on 9/28/2013
"This is an attractive, outdoorsy (with canoey-wooden interior accents) that sits on the harbour in Richmond. We had a nice table for two inside next to the window overlooking the dock. We started with the delish smoked salmon flatbread and the pork ribs (gimme me a break, we're BBQ judges and these are not good pork ribs!) I had the wild salmon and succotash, partner had the fruits de mer with pasta. Both dishes very good and fresh. I ended with the pecan pie parfait - very good. With two beers and two cups of coffee, our bill came to $114. Certainly not cheap, but given it was our last day in Canada, it was worth it. On a Saturday night, it was very noisy!"
Dined on 9/22/2013
"This restaurant presents itself as being "a cut above" and it certainly is. From the hostess at the door through to the servers, the needs and wants of the guests are top priority. The scenery (inside and on the patio) is gorgeous - overlooking the harbour. The fish and chips that I ordered were carefully prepared and tasted "a cut above" the usual. The corn on the cob, which I expected to be standard fare, came perfectly cooked, lightly grilled, and basted in butter, parmesan cheese and paprika - making it "a cut above" as well. While the meals are not inexpensive, one definitely has the sense of getting good value for the price. I was on my own for this visit. I'll definitely be bringing my wife here next time I'm back."
Dined on 9/15/2013
"We use this restaurant frequently for our birthday get togethers and have always enjoyed the food, service and the area. Situated on the Fraser river in Steveston, it has a marvelous view of the harbour and the rest of the restaurants in the area. Service is always friendly and prompt."
Dined on 9/16/2013
"We visited Blue Canoe with another couple who were from out of town. We were all very impressed with the presentation and the cuisine. Everything was excellent including the desserts. The service was very friendly and we were very well looked after. Water was brought without us asking, which I really appreciate."
Dined on 9/15/2013
"Another great meal with a beautiful sun set view. The restaurant didn't have air conditioning or if it did we couldn't feel it. A little uncomfortable on a warm night. Overall the food was great."
Dined on 9/12/2013
"Brought out-of-town relatives - sat on the patio on a warm September evening. Food tasted and looked fantastic. We all had seafood dishes and each of us commented on how great it all tasted. Service was great as well. The Chef visited our table just as we were considering dessert and he told us about a new dessert he had just taken out of the oven a couple of hours earlier. I ordered it and it was delicious! We have enjoyed our experience at the Blue Canoe many times but it is a treat to take visitors there and let them enjoy it as well."
Dined on 9/11/2013
"All of the seafood dishes are tastefully and artistically presented. The ambiance matches the seaside location. The open air environment brings the sea inside. For lunch on a weekend it was quiet enough to enjoy one's conversation at the table."
Dined on 8/18/2013
"We had a wonderful time at Blue Canoe. Were seated around sunset on the patio without any enclosure, but there were heaters on and the staff offered blankets. We enjoyed the view while sipping the wine. We ordered the seafood pasta, and found it an ample enough portion to share. It had salmon, cod, prawns, mussels and clams with a lovely light sauce. Delicious!"
Dined on 9/2/2013
"Made a reservation a week or so before Fri Aug 30 but still had to wait almost a half hour for a deck table. We did not want to eat inside as we wanted to talk & it can be very noisy, (very energetic!!!) if you are trying to carry on a conversation, so we waited the 20-30 mins. It was worth the wait as our dinner was so tasty & our waitress was a GEM! Our waitress was happy to see us & could not have been better. She was always there if we needed her! We started with a Martini since we were walking & then chose two pricey 9oz glasses of Joie Noble Blend...Excellent! We both had the Red Snapper & we could have licked our plates!! Our waitress suggested the Pecan Pie Parfait & it was a winner!!! YUM!! Thanks! Loved the evening!!"
Dined on 8/31/2013
"If you want some great food - try Blue Canoe! Don't expect to go for service though as it was a tad slow. We went before 6 pm and ordered the Oysters & Stout special but didn't actually receive the oysters until almost 6:45. And to top it off, none of us drank beer so we just went with the oysters. My girlfriend and I had the mussels and fries which we thought was just starter size and it turned out to be so filling for an entire meal. Our entire table enjoyed their meals. We'll be back but we will know what to expect for service."
Dined on 8/29/2013
"As a customer, I am very pleased with the recommendations of food & wine from the waitress."
Dined on 8/26/2013
"We booked, got our request, food was good and service very good."
Dined on 8/25/2013
"I reserved a table for 8 via Open Table, and they accommodated our seating request. The servers were efficient and friendly. Everyone enjoyed their food. Wine list was good. I recommend reservations if you have more than 4 people."
Dined on 8/17/2013
"i live in Richmond and although this place has been open for a year i had yet to try it, my friends (7 of us) went on a thursday night and we did not have a reservation and only had to wait about 10 minutes. I had the chicken breast sandwich (one of the staff favorites and it was possibly the best i have ever tasted. I was so impressed I booked it for 3 days later for lunch for my daughters birthday, also the steak and quinoa salad is yummy. Service was excellent, ask for Raquel and Gabby the hostess is a dear."
Dined on 8/12/2013
"Food specials were excellent, lots of seafood This is the place Tuna was very nice Service great Fun night out, again"
Dined on 8/10/2013
"Great chowder, lots of fish and no filler (potato). Reasonable beer list. Knowledgeable servers, great salads. Parking is something of an issue have to be lucky to find a spot not in a pay lot however the area needs a few art galleries to compete with Ambleside!"
Dined on 8/10/2013
"Friend and I both enjoyed the seafood salad on the deck overlooking the river. Artfully presented assortment of seafood had my mouth watering before I enjoyed first,bite too bad no cappuccino but understand and support reasons behind this decision and their coffee was good. I will look forward to my next visit and plan to help a friend celebrate a special birthday here in October ."
Dined on 8/9/2013

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