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Dockside Restaurant, Vancouver, BC

Dockside Restaurant

4.3 (3954)
CAN$30 and under
Northwest
1253 Johnston Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC V6H3R9

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 64 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Located on the waterfront where Granville Island faces the city, guests can enjoy panoramic views across False Creek to the world-famous cityscape of Yaletown and beyond to the mountains of the North Shore.

The open dining room is relaxed yet refined, wrapped in spectacular floor to ceiling windows, while the lounge offers warm intimate surroundings for evening cocktails.

The award-winning seasonal patio (patio closed October to March) catches sunlight from morning to afternoon and is an oasis of calm, disturbed only by the occasional sound of boats making their way along False Creek.

Whether dining inside or outside the views are stunning!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 685-7070
  • Website
    https://docksidevancouver.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Josef Driemel
  • Catering
    Please email inquiries to info@docksidevancouver.com
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy our options for Private Dinning! Parties of 20 or more only.
  • Location
    1253 Johnston Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC V6H3R9
  • Neighborhood
    Granville Island
  • Cross street
    Located at the East end of Granville Island, in the Granville Island Hotel.
  • Parking details
    Granville Island Pay parking
  • Public transit
    We look forward to welcoming you to the Dockside Restaurant. Paid parking is available on Granville Island on a first-come-first-serve basis. We recommend allotting a bit of extra time to assist you in finding a space on weekends and holidays.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,954 people are saying

Dockside Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Vancouver

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dockside Restaurant, beautifully located with stunning water views, offers a vibrant dining experience. Guests enjoy "great food" and "attentive service," particularly praising servers like Connie, Maxim, and Lara. While some dishes receive mixed feedback, the "delicious brunch" and "lovely patio" are highlights. Ideal for casual lunches or special occasions.
3,954 Reviews

  1. gurrinder

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best seafood ever. Our hostess was gracious. There was a delay in food delivery due to new system they were using but at the end they were genuine and took care of us visiting from San Francisco!! Great view and food..

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  2. bill

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very quiet Mon at the restaurant with lots of staff on and we were celebrating our anniversary. We ordered scallops as an appetizer and two salads as the main course. It took 1.5 hrs for our meal to be served. For $24.00 we received 3 scallops as a starter. Both the salads were good but quite spicy so we had to wave the waiter down for water. We then had to wave the waiter down to get our bill. Part of our bill was with gift cards which the waiter had difficulty understanding and I had to correct him to finally have them accepted… all in all a very average experience . Not recommended for a special occasion. The waterfront view was great.

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  3. Sana

    Edmonton / Northern Alberta4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    There were constant complaints of tables sitting by my side and bugs flying server lara was rude, she did not take any measures to take care of the bugs flying inside. She in fact told us to take care of them or she can change where we are seated. One server very kind was trying to help but my date killed the bug for two tables. Thats what we paid for? We waited an hour for food. No sense of discipline food was not tasty at all. Took forever. Paid over $100 for god knows what when you might as well do the dishwasher yourself too. Shame on this place

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  4. Marsha VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were 6 women and love the space to share food, stories and the beautiful view.

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  5. Benoît VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous oysters and mussels on a patio with a beautiful view of the city. Great experience, thank you.

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  6. Rebecca

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Really below average food, poor menu selection and expensive prices. I should have known as soon as we walked in and the only other patrons on a Friday night were all white haired…

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  7. Lorraine

    Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Dockside because of the ambience, food and service. I always take out of town guests there and we are never disappointed. 😢

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  8. Joannie

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is good. Only little bit noisy cos has a party at the same time.

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  9. Diana VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been to Dockside in 40 years. Excellent experience. Great food. Lara was our server. She was super professional and a lovely lady. Thank you for giving us a fantastic experience.

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  10. Thomas

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent!! Tyler was one of the best waiters and really added to the experience

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FAQs

Dockside Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 685-7070.

Dockside Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 3954 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 64 times today
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1253 Johnston Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC V6H3R9

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located at the East end of Granville Island, in the Granville Island Hotel.
  • Neighborhood
    Granville Island
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Granville Island Pay parking
  • Public transit
    We look forward to welcoming you to the Dockside Restaurant. Paid parking is available on Granville Island on a first-come-first-serve basis. We recommend allotting a bit of extra time to assist you in finding a space on weekends and holidays.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Josef Driemel
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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