Coast Restaurant

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#13 of 2,544 Restaurants in VancouverSeafood, Sushi, $$$$

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Coast Restaurant

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Travellers' Choice

2024

Coast is where seafood –fresh British Columbia seafood – dazzles! The freshest fish, succulent shellfish and the most colossal seafood towers are here, with the rarest, perfectly prepared oysters nestled in beds of ice, waiting for you. This is BC’s best seafood, and offers true west-coast dining, flashy and fun for every mood and every occasion.

Features

CUISINES

Seafood, Sushi, Contemporary, Healthy, Canadian

Meal types

Lunch, Dinner

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options

FEATURES

Accepts Credit Cards

Free Wifi

Full Bar

Highchairs Available

Private Dining

Reservations

Seating

Serves Alcohol

Street Parking

Table Service

Valet Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Wine and Beer

Location

1054 Alberni St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 1A3 Canada

Central

Street Parking, Valet Parking

Does this restaurant offer highchairs for toddlers?

Yes

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• Opens at 11:30 AM

Sunday

11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Monday

11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Tuesday

11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Wednesday

11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Thursday

11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Friday

11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Saturday

11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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4.4

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DJB05

Toronto52 contributions

Great Food, Perfunctory Service

Oct 2024 • couples

Great food. Excellent crab cake. My scallops were perfectly cooked and the accompanying risotto was delicious. My husband really enjoyed his lobster carbonara. Unfortunately the service did not meet the same standard. Our waiter was abrupt and uninterested. When my main course arrived, I had a question about something but the waiter didn't show up to ask about our food until we were 3/4s of the way through eating. What could have been an exceptional meal became an uninspiring evening, albeit with really good food. Because the food was so great, we did wander by a few days later, thinking we might try out their happy hour menu. Unfortunately, this time we didn't even make it into the restaurant. As we went to look at their outdoor posted menu, the hostess came rushing over, not saying anything ("Can I help you?") but instead practically brushing up against me and breathing over my shoulder as we tried to review the menu. After the previous service experience we quickly decided that we didn't want to give them another chance. A shame, since I really would have liked to try some of the items on that menu.

Written October 14, 2024

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Christine M

Nanaimo58 contributions

Delicious seafood amd wonderful service.

May 2024 • couples

We had a really wonderful evening at Coast restaurant recently, thanks to the recommendation of our hotel concierge at the Pinnacle hotel, and to the wonderful wait service provided by Sallie. First of all, my husband looked at the menu and found that what he wanted was not on the menu. He mentioned this to Sallie, who asked what it was he had been hoping to find. It was lobster tail in some form. Sallie said that she would see if it was possible and came back saying that the chef could do it and gave a price. My husband was delighted. We shared a starter of beef carpaccio, which was delicious and ample for two. For the main, I had wonderful panfried halibut, which was cooked perfectly, and my husband enjoyed his lobster tail. For dessert we shared the chocolate lava cake…which was sinful and divine! Throughout Sallie was attentive and helpful and we could not have wished for a better wait person! We can highly recommend this restaurant, and were so glad that our concierge had told us about it.

Written May 25, 2024

michael g

Thunder Bay12 contributions

Seafood was outstanding

Apr 2024 • couples

Great service, good value, delicious food! Came for happy hour $9 martini and $1.50 per fresh oyster on the half shell then had the “big catch” Sunday special seafood and was simply blown away if how much and how delicious it was. Great price too!

Written April 14, 2024

Lindsay Ragan

Thank you so much S9788OFmichaelg, for the great rating and wonderful feedback! Happy Hour is full of wonderful snacks and drinks, it takes more than one visit to experience it all! I am so pleased you enjoyed the Sunday Big Catch; all the wonderful Coast favourites in one dish. I will be sure to let the kitchen team you had a delicious and memorable experience. We are absolutely looking forward to your next visit, Cheers, Lindsay N. Ragan Coast Restaurant Manager

Written April 19, 2024

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

AJMglobaltraveller

Staines1185 contributions

Lovely final meal in Vancouver

Sep 2023 • friends

For our final meal in Vancouver we chose Coast. We sat in the heated covered patio area (it was raining!) We had wedge salad (with prawn and egg), very nice. The fish and chip cone (rice rather than chips) which were delicious. Parmesan truffle fries and the jumbo prawns - we asked for an even number of prawns as we were sharing and paid ex, to receive 5! The chef couldn’t count but luckily we didn’t fight for it! As it was happy hour we had a couple of G&Ts followed by a glass of local Cabernet Sauvignon which was very nice. Our server Tyler was very friendly. There is a circular bar inside (around the fish counter) which looks very nice.

Written September 25, 2023

Ivar R

5 contributions

Small shrimp for Prawns substitute?

Jul 2023 • couples

We were excited to go to Coast. Very nice upscale atmosphere. BUT. I ordered the lobster and prawns pasta dish. Was very dissatisfied the half mini lobster tail was about 1 to 1.5 ounces of lobster and there were 4 small shrimp. I asked where the prawns were and the waiter could not answer so he called manager. She agreed they were not prawns and brought 2 larger cold shrimp not prawns to make up. The pasta sauce was like paste and the pasta clumped up. For the $46.00 charge it was not to tasty and they skimped on the shell fish that was promised. A definite miss for me and they hopefully will read this review and make the proper adjustments.

Written July 9, 2023

graeme c

1 contribution

Dinner one night and Happy hour the next day

Mar 2025 • couples

We had the Lobster 3 course special on a Monday dinner. All courses were good but we especially enjoyed the Lobster Thermidor. The Chardonnay was chilled and delicious. The next day on the advice of our server Sallie, we returned for the Happy hour oysters, sashimi sushi and fish cones and washed down with rose which was very nice for a house wine

Written March 25, 2025

OmanRob

Canmore1717 contributions

Pretty good but not great

Dec 2024 • business

Place has the same ill as many ‘good’ Canadian restaurants - great service and well presented food that just doenst taste as good as it looked. Sushi was fairly flavourless and halibut special was pretty but fairly bland, subtle bit not amazing. The highlight was to coconut desert which was moist rock and tasty - expensive for what it is. Rob

Written December 22, 2024

Briar B

1 contribution

Perfect Brunch

Oct 2024 • friends

From the moment we walked in the door to our departure the best word to describe our experience was exceptional. The occasion was for friends getting together to celebrate a birthday. The service staff went out of their way to set up a table arrangement to accommodate our party, acknowledge the birthday event and celebrate it with complimentary cake with a candle at the end of the meal. Sean our server was professional, friendly and paid attention to all the small details that made the brunch feel special. The three different mimosas sampled were chilled and flavorful. Each guest had a different menu choice. The English breakfast special, chowder and eggs Benedict’s were fresh, full of flavour and well presented. When you experience excellent food with great service, you know you will coming back.

Written October 27, 2024

Vacationer732091

1 contribution

Never Again

Aug 2023 • friends

I'd like to rename this restaurant COASTING. It was my friend's birthday and I wanted to take her to somewhere extraordinary. She loves this place from past visits, it was my first time. We sat outside and the decor was bleak, not a plant or flower in sight. We ordered drinks and the seafood tower - I had the lobster bisque as a starter. The soup was burnt tasting and there was very little of it, to the tune of $20+. The tower was impressive looking until we noticed several very long strands of jet black hair perfectly strewn across the top layer over the scallops, as if it had been placed there as a finish. The waiter was efficient enough but seemed barely interested in us to the point where I didn't want to engage in a discussion about this, so regrettably I now realize, I said nothing. It was also a celebration and I didn't want to cause a fuss. I noticed on the way to the restroom the meals lined up for delivery all had toxic paper printouts laying directly on the hot food. The restrooms were disgusting with paper towels and urine all over the floor. The bill came to $245 with tip. I felt disappointed, angry and ripped off when we left. I had heard great things about this place in the past, but nowadays believe that it's COASTING on its past reputation.

Written September 19, 2023

Masa M

Honolulu24 contributions

Excellent Food & Customer Service!

Sep 2024 • friends

We were seated with the expectation of a lunch menu, not aware that they were only serving a brunch menu on the weekends. This was where the excellent customer service came in. Mohit Kumar, restaurant manager, was like a magician that made our lunch selections appear by having the chefs prepare our special requests! The King salmon with house made lemon ricotta gnocchi, sweet corn & butter squash was prepared to perfection and very delicious. The Cobb salad greens were fresh, topped with double smoked bacon bits. Coast Restaurant is a definite repeat on our next visit to Vancouver.

Written September 14, 2024

J H

2 contributions

Best meal we have had out in along time

Mar 2025 • couples

As my husband is a pretty good cook we find that most times when we eat out we are disappointed and sad that we paid for that but Coast was fantastic. Vinny our server was attentive from the moment we sat down. We were also greeted by several other staff and the manger which was nice to feel appreciated for our business even though the was no empty tables they still took the time say thank you for coming. We were there just before cut off for happy hour so were able take advantage of their great prices on a couple appies and drinks and they were tasty but our mains were fantastic. I had the Jumbo Tiger Prawns with Doba Noodles in a Green Curry (Thai) sauce and i can’t wait to have it again it was so so good Husband had the SableFish and again just a fantastic flavorful dish most definitely would order again. Already planning our next date night to eat here again. highly recommend Sorry no photos as we just didn’t want to stop eating to take it.

Written March 9, 2025

Al W

Palm Springs139 contributions

Delicious

Jul 2023 • family

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at this restaurant. We enjoyed an outdoor table on the patio on a warm, pleasant evening. Our waiter, Blaine, was excellent - attentive, knowledgeable and a good sense of humour. We had purchased a 4 course dinner special, and for the most part, it was excellent. We enjoyed warm bread, clam chowder and Caesar salad with shrimp. We had lobster paella as the main course, and that was the only disappointment. The lobster and crab legs were succulent and delicious. The paella itself, including the clams and mussels was over-cooked. Indeed the mussel shells were burnt to the point of disintegration. Desert was fabulous. We would go back but likely choose a different main.

Written July 31, 2023

Lindsay Ragan

Thank you so much 77alw for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience, and that Blaine made it a memorable one. I will be sure to pass your compliments on to him. I appreciate the feedback regarding the paella and have given this information to the kitchen so they can adjust their preperation of the dish accordingly. I hope we are able to host you soon, All the best, Lindsay Ragan Coast Restaurant Manager

Written August 19, 2023

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Gregory M

1 contribution

A great stop in Vancouver

Sep 2024 • friends

We arrived on Friday around 6:00 with no reservations. Thankfully, they were able to seat us in about 5 minutes. We had sushi, tomato burrata salad, clam chowder and a rib eye steak that was on special. Everything was well-prepared, beautifully presented and delicious. Banana coconut butter cake was a great finale. Our server was Laura B and she was top notch: attentive, intuitive and helped guide our selections when we asked.

Written September 7, 2024

Shredder

Vancouver30 contributions

A brunch fave.

Feb 2025 • friends

We've been coming here 1-3 times a month for over 1 ½ years! The food & service are consistently great. We most often come for brunch: the 🥚 eggs Benny or , my favourite, the fruit topped waffle 🧇 . A special treat is the complimentary small slice of carrot 🥕 cake & mini smoothie ! Tiny treasures but appreciated and makes you feel like a valued customer. 😊 All their menus & special events ( sell outs) are great - the Happy Hour goes beyond the simple " wings & truffle fries" ! The decor is elegant and we appreciate that it's quiet-no loud blaring music to interrupt conversations. The servers have all been wonderful (our first being Ben and then Peter) - our most recent was fairly new : Stephen. The manager Mohit is there to ensure things run smoothly . If you're visiting the city and staying in a downtown hotel-it's probably an easy walk from almost any of them! ( a few steps from the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver for example).

Written February 10, 2025

Lindsay Ragan

Shredder, Thank you for sharing your great feedback and review! I am so glad you and your guests had a wonderful brunch and enjoyed your meals so much. I will be sure to let the kitchen team know how much you loved their brunch creations. We strive to deliver fresh, delicious food, served by friendly and knowledgable staff, all in a relaxed and welcoming environment, and I am thrilled all these things contributed to your wonderful five star experience. I will be sure to pass on your praise and kind words to Ben and Peter as they will be thrilled to know they helped make your visit a memorable one. Thank you again for sharing your outstanding feedback and we look forward to hosting you again soon. All the best, Lindsay N. Ragan Coast Restaurant Manager Lragan@coastrestaurant.ca We look forward to hosting you again soon,

Written February 14, 2025

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Chrisdc123

1 contribution

Great Service & Happy Hour

Jun 2024 • couples

This was my first time visiting Coast and the experience truly did not disappoint. Not only is the happy hour incredible, but we also had the best overall experience thanks to Peter. He is so knowledgeable and provides such great recommendations. He also genuinely cares about his customers and goes above and beyond to make the dining experience magical. We will definitely be back soon!

Written June 28, 2024

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Name: Coast Restaurant
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Description: Coast is where seafood –fresh British Columbia seafood – dazzles! The freshest fish, succulent shellfish and the most colossal seafood towers are here, with the rarest, perfectly prepared oysters nestled in beds of ice, waiting for you. This is BC’s best seafood, and offers true west-coast dining, flashy and fun for every mood and every occasion.