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Blue Water Cafe

4.7(3,856)
Restaurant

About

Blue Water Cafe occupies a heritage warehouse in Yaletown, specializing in sustainable seafood with innovative preparations that highlight freshness and local flavors. The space features a garden patio with a retractable awning, offering a relaxed setting for afternoon cocktails, sushi, and chilled seafood.

Ideal for business gatherings, Blue Water Cafe provides attentive service and a refined atmosphere where teams can enjoy standout dishes like sablefish and fresh sushi rolls. The venue’s combination of distinctive design and thoughtful hospitality makes it well suited for client dinners and small group events.

Best for

  • Client dinners with fresh Pacific seafood
  • Small group celebrations on garden patio
  • Focused business lunches with attentive service

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Dining Event

Custom request

Perfect for team dinners, client lunches, and celebration meals. Reserve a private or semi-private space for your group with food, drinks, and AV if needed.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Happy Hour

Custom request

Host a relaxed evening reception for your team or clients. Reserve a space for drinks and light bites in a social, low-key setting.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage

Full Buyout

Custom request

Take over the entire restaurant for your event. Full control of the space, menu, and atmosphere — ideal for large celebrations or exclusive corporate events.

What's typically included

  • Full venue layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Heritage Warehouse Space with Garden Patio
Setting
Heritage Warehouse Space with Garden Patio
Located in a heritage warehouse, Blue Water Cafe offers a garden patio framed by greenery and equipped with a retractable awning for sun or shade, creating a relaxed outdoor environment for business gatherings.
Sustainable Seafood with Innovative Dishes
Food & Beverage
Sustainable Seafood with Innovative Dishes
The menu focuses on sustainable seafood with creative preparations, including standout items like sockeye salmon sushi rolls and a rotating selection of oysters, reflecting a commitment to fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Seasonal Cocktails by Named Bar Manager
Food & Beverage
Seasonal Cocktails by Named Bar Manager
Cocktails crafted by Bar Manager Ben McNamara complement the seafood-driven menu, with offerings such as the smoky mezcal-based Smoke Show cocktail enhancing the dining experience.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 3,856 reviews