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Travellers' Choice2023
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Cardero’s Restaurant in Coal Harbour offers spectacular waterfront dining right in the marina. Enjoy tasty wok dishes to share, fresh seafood, an extensive wine list, and much more. You can dine and watch as their talented kitchen team prepares your food from their open kitchen. The Live Bait Marine Pub features live music Sunday through Thursday from 9:00pm, a great place to grab a bite and pint and enjoy some tunes with friends!
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
CUISINES
Seafood, Canadian
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront
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Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Lovely restaurant great food You have to book. They were fully booked but they told us to come back after 8pm and there could be a table. Which there was. Lovely atmosphere right next to the harbour

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

In Vancouver for a week. Had a lunch and a dinner at this restaurant. Outstanding service. The food was very very good, no complaints. But I would go back for sure to have the wok fried squid again.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Our family visited Cardero’s for lunch on a weekday afternoon. We had made reservations online well ahead of arriving and were seated at a table overlooking the water. Service was very prompt and the food was great.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Excellent dinner on their beautiful patio. Really enjoyed this place. Super warm outside with several heaters. Likely could enjoy the patio any time of year.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Bustling restaurant right on the harbour. We were unable to book online but we’re seated as walk ins. Noisy and fun. Spicy prawns were really spicy and delicious. Great service from Patrick thank you

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Service was excellent, food was outstanding, and ambience was good. There was live music in the bar, which is only accessible for over 19s. There were wonderful views of the marina, though your views will depend on where you are seated. In the patio area,...they have heaters and provide you with blankets if you are cold. Can get loud, so not the best place if you are looking for somewhere quiet, although the patio area is quieter. There was grass-fed steak available, the buddha bowl was amazing, as were the tiger prawns. Make sure to book in advance, as it gets very busy.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

The staff could not have been more friendly or helpful. My partner has mobility difficulties and the staff catered for this above and beyond. On top of this the food was excellent. Nor were we rushed to leave despite the crowd inside and the queue...outside.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Lovely restaurant with great seafood and a selection of specials. My husband had a spicy pasta dish and I had salmon. Both dishes were tasty and well presented. Good service and a lovely table looking out at the harbour.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

We all went here due to others saying how good it was. It was good don't get me wrong, but it is not for everyone. The menu was very different, with a mish mash of seafoods, some meats etc. We waited in line a long...time so get a reservation. The boats in the marina and the water was a good part of being here. We ended up at the bar where they cook. Interesting to watch. I think we ordered the wrong foods. And made a mistake saying we would eat what they brought out when cooked. Unfortunately, all our little meals came out at the same time so there was barely any room for us and the food. Most of the food was good. Some of the dishes that went by were very good looking. It was a lot of money at the end of it all and we were not thrilled. Maybe that was on us, you may have to be a big time seafood lover and willing to spend here, maybe.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Fantastic meal! Salmon was perfectly prepared as were all the vegetables...they pay attention to details. Great service! Highly recommend Carderos!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Visiting Vancouver for the first time. Went to book late afternoon and told not possible, just turn up and see. Returned at 7.30 and we were given a table for two within minutes. Great atmosphere, good food and wine. Highly recommended.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We did a fly and dine trip and really enjoyed our meal experience. There was a set menu and we were given a window table with excellent view of the boats and incoming sea planes Our sever Shawn was very professional and made us feel...welcome. The manager served us our mains which was a nice touch The atmosphere was good and they have live music Much recommended ThanksMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We were in town for a few days and followed a friend’s restaurant recommendation to try Cardero’s. We were not disappointed. We were promptly seated (inside, would have preferred outside but all tables were taken) and received excellent service. The drinks and food arrived, timed...perfectly and tasted great. We liked the experience so much that we went back two days later and had a similar situation. The servers all seem like seasoned pros and we never felt rushed. Too bad we live 3000 miles away and cannot keep going back. Love the waterfront location and ambiance.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We called ahead after seeing that they were fully booked online. They told us they take walk-ins on a first come first serve basis. We arrived around 5pm with a toddler and stroller and were seated on the lovely patio immediately. They stored the stroller...for us. Food was brought out for our kid very quickly. The rest of the food came shortly afterwards. Prawn sizzle to start, fantastic! Should have ordered more focaccia bread to soak up butter with. The staff were all very attentive and welcoming. If you're in coal harbour and want sea food definitely don't miss CarderosMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Bustling restaurant with a friendly efficient team serving up delicious dishes. The location in Cool Harbour is stunning and well worth a visit. We had sesame crusted tuna and cedar plank salmon which were well cooked and yummy. Alex our server was charming and obviously...enjoyed working there. Would definitely recommend.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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GEORGE S
June 18, 2022|
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Response from Joan B | Reviewed this property |
Call the restaurant and ask them. I live downtown, so I either walk or cab it. Because wine.
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Response from retrogirl | Reviewed this property |
Not that we saw, but I wouldn't want to wear track pants here as it was a nice restaurant, if that helps?
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Response from Elaine R | Reviewed this property |
I imagine somewhat noisy. I don't think I have ever gone on a Saturday night
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Cardero's Restaurant & Live Bait Marine Pub is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5