Cardero's Restaurant & Marine Pub

After walking around Stanley Park staring at boats and sea life. One can get a little famished on the way back to the hotel. So we decided to stop by Cardero's in Vancouver, British Columbia.

I mean, if you're this close to sea water. It's only proper to eat something that comes out of it ya kno. So let's get started shall we.

First up is the Mussels. That coconut curry is a sublime combination. Rich and delicate with the seafood taste of the mussels. 8.7/10

For the my main Event I went with the BC Halibut. The fish the veg were a little underseasoned. The beurre blanc was low key underwhelming. The rice however was the plate's saving grace. 7.3 should be fair right?

Anyways, the atmosphere was very pleasant. The service was top notch and I would definitely recommend this place for casual lunch or evening dindin.

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I went here with my family for my mom's birthday dinner last Saturday. We decided to go here since none of us have ever dined in Cardero's before.

Atmosphere was great. You can choose to dine inside or dine at patio to enjoy the sun. Staff helped me reserve a table so we had a table for 4 of us. We ordered the following: 1) Mussels and Frites ($29), 2) Crispy Fried Oysters ($17), 3) Clam Chowder (bowl size $13), 4) 2 pc Fish and Chips ($26), 5) Smoked Salmon Pizza ($25), 6) Linguine Vongole ($29) with pale ale ($8.25).

Mussels and frites and Vongole were great. Fish and chips were not bad at all. We were surprised clam chowder wasn't the typical creamy kind of soup. It rather looked like tomato soup. Smoked Salmon Pizza was okay. It was small and thin. It was also messy to eat as toppings kept falling. Portions were small for the price. There were lots of fries for Mussels and Fries and Fish and Chips. Oysters were not bad. My family didn't like it.

Our server Jacqui was fantastic. She was friendly and attentive. She even offered a slice of free cake for my mom. Some of us didn't feel full after eating. Also there was no free bread before food came out. I feel sorry to say that food was too mediocre overall. Too expensive for an average food in my personal opinion.

This place is great. Went with my wife for our anniversary dinner. Food was great, service was great, and the vibe of the restaurant and decor is great.

Ronnie hooked us up with a seat at the oyster bar and is one of the friendliest service industry workers I have ever interacted with.

The food was amazing, I highly recommend the peanut butter cheesecake. Also a cut of salmon that was one of the best things I have ever ate.

Cardero's is ideally situated overlooking the marina. It's much nicer inside than the pictures convey. Since it's always packed in the evening we decided to go for Sunday lunch, and it was delightful.

We shared the rather massive dockside platter, which included 12 oysters, 12 clams, 12 mussels, 6 prawns, a whole Dungeness crab, ahi tuna tataki, salmon poke, miso-ginger vinaigrette, red wine mignonette, cocktail sauce, and fresh grated horseradish. Everything was great. My wife loved the oysters, and I loved the clams and mussels. The crab was a bit of work, but worth it.

There's a nice wine list (no bargains).

Service and the entire staff were very friendly and welcoming. A great place for seafood, and to enjoy the view.

We could see this restaurant from our hotel window! We could not get a reservation, however, we were able to walk in and we were seated on the patio immediately!
The place is always packed and for good reason! Salmon, shrimp and scallops, all great choices! The potatoes were ok.
If you're down by the waterfront, check it out!

Service was attentive and prompt -- thank you Logan!
The Arctic char had a nice sear on the outside but moist and tender on the inside. The brussel sprouts were really sour (probably from lemon juice), though we asked for no cheese, so maybe the cheese normally balances it out. The truffle fries were a hit!

Lots of room for a work lunch. Would come back again!

Love the view inside, very busy inside for a tuesday night- line out the door! our server was super friendly. fresh local fish, good stop for food in the area

Good food and service was superb. I would give this restaurant a 5 if they had more local fresh catch. But we all had the plank salmon and a squid wok appetizer which was very good. The portions aren't Texas size but appropriate and the price point was a bit high with the entree at $ 32. Margaritas were very nice.

This place is a gem! Everything was So delicious! I love the setting. The view is excellent and breathtaking. All of the food was very well prepared. Service was efficient, personal and so helpful. You could tell it's a kind of restaurant where the staff has been there a long time. They also have live music in the bar. We went there two times and had the delicious salmon, halibut, seared tuna, and double lobster tails. We topped it off with the icebox lemon cake. Great selection of beers and wines. So yummy!

Halibut here is drier than Sahara desert! Very small portion and no flavor at all. Literally tastes like cotton balls in fish form. Can you believe they charge $45 for that? Mushroom tagliatelle is alright. I gave 2 stars because we got avocado/ tuna/ tomato salad and at least that had flavourful dressing.
Good ambiance but bruh fish is extremely subpar