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The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant on Granville Island, Vancouver, BC

The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant on Granville Island

4.8 (3132)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Seafood
1535 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
The Sandbar serves up the freshest Seafood in a warm sophisticated atmosphere with offerings such as our fresh oyster bar, wood burning grill and weekday Happy Hour promotion offered.

Located in the heart of world-famous Granville Island, perched over the water front with views from every seat. Guests can enjoy the bustle of the market, the non-stop energy of False Creek and the shores of Vancouver’s West End. The busy animated open kitchen gives the guests the “Granville Island Market feeling” plus an up-close look at the chefs as they prepare their seafood creations.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Canadian, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Wesley Dennis
  • Private party facilities
    Our "Crush" room located through our glass wine cellar can accommodate groups of up to 22.
  • Neighborhood
    Vancouver / British Columbia
  • Parking details
    Public pay parking lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,132 people are saying

The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant on Granville Island reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

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    Hot spot

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    Great for scenic views

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    Most Booked

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    Hot spot

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    Great for scenic views

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    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant on Granville Island offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food, service, and atmosphere." Guests frequently praise the "excellent" and "fresh seafood," and the restaurant's ambiance is enhanced by "live music" and "stunning views." Known for its "friendly and attentive staff," The Sandbar consistently exceeds expectations, making it a favorite for celebrations and casual meals alike.

3,132 Reviews
  1. Foodie2

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch! Absolutely recommend- the food was delicious and very fresh!

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  2. DIANNE

    Vancouver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited the Sandbar to enjoy a meal with a friend visiting the West Coast and it did not disappoint. We were fortunate to get a table outside with the most gorgeous backdrop/view. Ordered the halibut that was delicious but temperature wise was not hot. Had the cheesecake for desert which was decadent. Our Server was amazing. Will definitely return.

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  3. Yan VIP

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great first experience at The Sandbar, Rhiannon was just perfect for our lunch. PS, thank you for treating us to the wonderful chocolate mousse for our 20th anniversary. Real delight

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  4. Edwin VIP

    Vancouver41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I eat lunch here once a month or so. Always special. Excellent room. Views of the "inner harbour" aka False Creek. Superb food. Top notch service.

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  5. Barb

    Vancouver3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent service by Mitch who moved our table as the first seating area was much too loud. He also offered to mention to the hostess station that more ‘senior’ patrons probably appreciate seats away from the loud bar area. Very tasty fish from alder wood grill.

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  6. Christopher

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sandbar never disappoints! Squid, Arctic Char and their signature chocolate cake!

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  7. Ed

    Exclusive1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Matt, was exceptional. He was constantly coming back to our table checking on the food, refills, anything else we might need, and if the food prepared met our requirements. He got all the slight changes to the items ordered perfect. The restaurants food was perfectly prepared for each of us. The restaurant was quiet which made the experience much more enjoyable. (There were many other tables completely filled with people.) We highly recommend The Sandbar Seafood restaurant on Granville Island, and will definitely be going back.

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  8. Rockwood VIP

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mike the Manager today did an excellent job of meeting our group needs and requests. Much appreciated.

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  9. Janice

    Vancouver19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent seafood restaurant, wonderful views, great service. A bit noisy so difficult for quiet conversation

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  10. Joanne

    Vancouver12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We met family from out of town who were in Vancouver to participate in the BMO Half Marathon. Sandbar seated us a lovely table looking out onto the water. Food and service were impeccable. Kudos to our server Rhianna for being so friendly & patient as wwre so busy talking to order & she had to come back to our table twice to take our order.

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FAQs

The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant on Granville Island is rated 4.8 stars by 3132 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Vancouver / British Columbia

Not bookable

Online reservations at The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant on Granville Island can only be made directly on their website.

Google Map for The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant on Granville Island

1535 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Vancouver / British Columbia
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Canadian, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public pay parking lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Wesley Dennis
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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