Experience stunning Vancouver waterfront views and delicious seafood at this 4.5-star rated restaurant. Perfect for groups and special occasions. Book your table!
Seafood, burgers & classic comfort dishes on expansive marina-side patio plus weekend brunch.
This Coal Harbour establishment offers an exceptional dining experience, boasting some of the most breathtaking mountain and inlet views in Vancouver. Diners consistently praise the setting, noting its ideal balance between a relaxed atmosphere and a touch of upscale refinement, making it suitable for both casual evenings and more special occasions. While the cuisine receives high marks overall, with standout dishes like the Beet & Burrata and Signature Wok Squid earning particular acclaim, guests appreciate the vibrant setting and the opportunity to enjoy cocktails and live music. With outdoor seating and the capacity to accommodate groups, it’s a popular choice for those seeking a memorable meal by the water.
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Price Range (Upscale)
Upscale dining ($$$) - Fine dining with premium prices
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Live Music, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Cardero's has one of the best settings in Vancouver, the mountain and inlet views are unbeatable. The atmosphere strikes a nice balance between casual and upscale, perfect for a relaxed but refined evening out. The Beet & Burrata ($22.50) was outstanding it has perfectly balanced flavors, (5 stars). The Signature Wok Squid ($19) was crisp, garlicky, and just spicy enough, (4 stars). The Crab Crusted Lingcod ($39) and Bone-In Rib Steak ($59) were both underwhelming: the fish lacked flavor, and the steak came too rare despite being ordered medium (3 stars each). Service from Nick was excellent, friendly, attentive, and professional. The only real downside was the outdoor heaters, which were blasting the whole time and made things uncomfortably hot. Great views, solid service, and some strong dishes, but a few misses kept it from being perfect. 4 stars. Had lunch on their heated patio. Beautiful views and even better food! We started with the mussels, butter shrimp, and calamari, and all were excellent. The sizzling shrimp was packed with flavour, and the crispy calamari with sautéed onions was so good we had to order it twice! The coconut mussels were decent but could’ve used a bit more flavour. For mains, the signature cedar plank BC salmon and the mushroom tagliatelle were both absolutely delicious. To finish, the brownie pecan dessert with vanilla bean gelato was divine. I would’ve ordered a second one if I had any room left! Great views, great service, and food worth coming back for. Highly recommend! The best restaurant if you want a nice view and best service as well ! WOK SQUID is Phenomenal ! A MUST TRY! We also got a warm brownie. I love how it’s open kitchen and we can see kitchen staff working so hard and being so passionate about they’re craft. What an amazing experience ! I will definitely come back soon!
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October 15, 2025
Cardero's has one of the best settings in Vancouver, the mountain and inlet views are unbeatable. The atmosphere strikes a nice balance between casual and upscale, perfect for a relaxed but refined evening out. The Beet & Burrata ($22.50) was outstanding it has perfectly balanced flavors, (5 stars). The Signature Wok Squid ($19) was crisp, garlicky, and just spicy enough, (4 stars). The Crab Crusted Lingcod ($39) and Bone-In Rib Steak ($59) were both underwhelming: the fish lacked flavor, and the steak came too rare despite being ordered medium (3 stars each). Service from Nick was excellent, friendly, attentive, and professional. The only real downside was the outdoor heaters, which were blasting the whole time and made things uncomfortably hot. Great views, solid service, and some strong dishes, but a few misses kept it from being perfect. 4 stars.
October 15, 2025
Had lunch on their heated patio. Beautiful views and even better food! We started with the mussels, butter shrimp, and calamari, and all were excellent. The sizzling shrimp was packed with flavour, and the crispy calamari with sautéed onions was so good we had to order it twice! The coconut mussels were decent but could’ve used a bit more flavour. For mains, the signature cedar plank BC salmon and the mushroom tagliatelle were both absolutely delicious. To finish, the brownie pecan dessert with vanilla bean gelato was divine. I would’ve ordered a second one if I had any room left! Great views, great service, and food worth coming back for. Highly recommend!
November 13, 2025
The best restaurant if you want a nice view and best service as well ! WOK SQUID is Phenomenal ! A MUST TRY! We also got a warm brownie. I love how it’s open kitchen and we can see kitchen staff working so hard and being so passionate about they’re craft. What an amazing experience ! I will definitely come back soon!
November 2, 2025
Everything is 10/10 from the atmosphere, food, and service. I would definitely recommend this place for a date night or a fancy dinner with friends. I love the drinks, appetizers and all the main course that me and my friends ordered were tasty and flavorful. There is a live band at night and I would love to try dining in their patio sitting next time. The view of the harbor and the mountains are unbeatable.
August 29, 2025
Beautiful views and great food! We were happy to enjoy deck seating. We enjoyed the plank salmon and the Thai chili prawns and couldn't resist finishing with the ice cream lemon curd dessert... yummm!Ashley's attention, care and courtesy were excellent. We were visiting BC and she helped make it a really memorable dinner.
Features and amenities that make Cardero's Restaurant special
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Groups Welcome
Reservations
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