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  • Food Title

    As Vancouver’s premier seafood restaurant, Blue Water Cafe’s international reputation for excellence is founded on serving only the freshest and most sustainable wild coastal species. Drawing on lengthy relationships with trusted suppliers, executive chef Frank Pabst’s disciplined technique showcases local fin and shell fish, as well as his legendary “Seafood Tower”. Pabst’s repertoire also delves deeper, with his critically-acclaimed “Unsung Heroes” menu which features other delicious but often overlooked fish, many of which can also be found at the restaurant’s appealing Raw Bar.

    All our seafood is delivered to our kitchen daily and only the absolute freshest, exceptional quality fish and shellfish are selected. Most of them are line caught, trap caught or sustainably farmed in our region. Our commitment is to procure and serve responsibly sourced seafood without compromising our ocean habitat.

    Executive Chef, Frank Pabst

    ocean wise

    recommended by the Vancouver Aquarium for offering Ocean Friendly Seafood choices

    Executive Chef, Frank Pabst

  • First Plates

    Seasonal Mixed Greens

    blueberries, shaved fennel, pistachio crumble, elderflower and pink peppercorn dressing

    17

    Baked Bay Scallops + Parmesan Crust

    tomato and caper relish, spinach, toasted bread crumbs, lemon butter with fresh thyme

    18

    Albacore Tuna + Steelhead Trout Tartare

    albacore tuna with green onion and ponzu sauce, nori tempura
    steelhead trout with lemon caper vinaigrette, tomato crostini

    20

    Smoked Sockeye Salmon Terrine

    watercress, green apple, pumpernickel, dill, horseradish whipped ricotta

    20

    Dungeness Crab + Shrimp Salad

    layered with kohlrabi, mango coulis, pumpkin seed and parsley pesto

    24

    Seafood Tasting for Two

    dungeness crab and baby shrimp salad, albacore tuna tartare, bay scallop ceviche
    smoked sockeye salmon terrine

    23 per person

    Jumbo Prawn Cocktail

    oceanwise selva prawns poached with bay leaves, with lemon and fennel seeds
    bloody mary cocktail sauce

    four 19 | six 29

    Carrot Soup

    tamarind crumble, duck prosciutto, marcona almonds, citrus creme fraiche

    16.5

    Pork Cheek 'Milanese'

    cauliflower "couscous" with golden raisins and hazelnuts, lemon caper butter

    21

  • Principal Plates

    Out of the Water

    All our seafood is delivered to our kitchen daily and only the absolute freshest,
    exceptional quality fish and shellfish are selected. Most of them are line caught, trap caught
    or sustainably farmed in our region. Our commitment is to procure and serve responsibly
    sourced seafood without compromising our ocean habitat.

     

    Char

    braised leeks, fennel, wakame seaweed, dungeness crab, ikura and pearl couscous

    39

    Sablefish

    miso sake glaze, baby bok choy, edamame, quinoa, shiitake mushrooms, yuzu dashi

    48

    Scallops

    broccolini, snap peas, grape tomatoes, panisse, preserved orange sauce
    with fennel and capers

    43

    Yellowfin Tuna

    yellow and red pepper piperade, crispy potato nest, grilled gem lettuce
    and scallion, romesco sauce

    40

    Lobster

    seasonal vegetables, fork crushed potatoes, white wine nage and tarragon

    Market Price

    From the Pastures

    Beef Tenderloin

    pomme anna, heirloom carrots, creamed spinach, bordelaise sauce

    58/ 6oz (larger sizes available)

    Wagyu Beef

    please ask for availability and selection

    Kobe Style Shortribs

    roasted pear and carrot, broccolini, hazelnut gremolata, parsnip puree, coffee ancho chili demi glace

    62

    Free Range Chicken

    braised new potatoes, green vegetables, english peas, sauteed mushrooms, roast chicken jus with truffle mascarpone

    36

    Baked Polenta with Black Truffle Miso

    sauteed mushrooms, zucchini, broccolini, roasted red pepper sauce, parsley pesto

    29

    Accompaniments

    Pommes Frites with White Truffle Oil and Parmesan 12

     

    Sauteed Baby Spinach with Lemon and Garlic 10

     

    Broccolini, Spicy Sesame Sauce 12

     

    Sautéed Mushroom Medley, Parsley Pesto 12

     

    Roasted Heirloom Carrots, Dukkha, Carrot Top Chermoulah 10

     

    Seared Sea Scallop with White Wine Sauce 8

     

    Oceanwise Jumbo Prawn in Garlic Butter 5

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  • Plates
    • Plates
    • Nigiri
    • Sashimi
    • Rolls

    Sushi Bar

    Tuna Goma-ae

    albacore tuna marinated with sesame seeds and soy

    16

    Kani Salad

    dungeness crab with wakame seaweed and thinly sliced cucumber

    19

    Ahi Tuna Tataki

    red tuna with daikon, chives, arima sansho

    20

    Tsunami

    torched hamachi, thinly sliced with jalapeno, ginger + sesame oil

    27

    Beef Sashimi

    tenderloin, garlic chips, chopped green onions, yu'kke sauce

    23

    Edamame

    steamed soybeans

    7

     

    Nigiri, Sashimi, and Rolls are served with Tosa Shoyu sauce created by sushi chef Masaaki Kudo

    NIGIRI

    individually priced

    Beni Sake

    Sockeye Salmon

    7

    Kani

    Dungeness Crab

    8

    Aka Maguro

    Red Tuna

    9

    Shiro Maguro

    Albacore Tuna

    7

    Suzuki

    Sea Bass

    7

    Kizami Hotate

    Chopped Scallop

    6

    Hamachi

    Yellowtail

    9

    Ebi

    Giant Prawn

    8

    Unagi

    BBQ Eel

    9

    Nigiri Platter

    8 assorted pieces

    59

    SASHIMI

    Beni Sake

    Sockeye Salmon

    17

    Aka Maguro

    Red Tuna

    24

    Shiro Maguro

    Albacore Tuna

    17

    Suzuki

    Sea Bass

    19

    Hotate

    Scallop

    19

    Hamachi

    Yellowtail

    25

    Lobster (1lb and up)

    market price

    Sashimi Platter

    14 assorted pieces

    57

    Rolls

    Chopped Scallop

    with cucumber and avocado

    16

    Dungeness Crab

    fresh crabmeat and avocado in an egg roll

    18

    Dynamite

    tempura prawns, tobiko and cucumber with spicy mayo

    16

    Lobster

    mango, avocado and lobster salad in an omelet crepe

    33

    Stamina

    fresh crab, cucumber, barbecued eel, smoked salmon, sweet soy glaze

    24

    Sockeye Salmon

    local sockeye, avocado and cucumber

    16

    Spicy Tuna

    chopped albacore tuna with cucumber, sesame and chili

    17

    Garden

    cucumber, green beans, avocado, radish sprouts

    15

    Dragon

    crispy prawns, tobiko, barbecued eel, avocado with mirin mayonnaise

    21

    Aburi Sablefish Battera

    pressed sablefish sushi, torched with white miso, kabayaki sauce

    23

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  • Live Tanks

    Please note our live tanks are currently undergoing maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  • Plates
    • Oysters
    • Ceviche
    • Seafood Towers
    • Caviar

    OYSTERS

    Please call the restaurant for our daily selections.

    CEVICHE

    Mixed Seafood

    18

    Bay Scallop

    19

    FOR THE TABLE

    Shellfish Plateau

    single tier with oysters, prawns, mussels, clams, jellyfish and scallop ceviche

    29

    Seafood Tower

    two tiers with oysters, prawns, seared red tuna, salmon tartare, jellyfish scallop ceviche, clams and mussels

    99

    Blue Water Cafe Tower

    our signature three tier tower with oysters, prawns, clams, mussels, jellyfish salad, salmon tartar, seared black pepper-crusted red tuna, scallop ceviche, tuna Goma-ae, spicy tuna roll, crab roll and 1lb Lobster

    175

    CAVIAR

    From sustainably farmed sturgeon.

    Please ask for the menu and availability.

     

    Northern Divine

    Canada BC Sunshine coast – 160 (30g) 265 (50g)

    Northern divine caviar was introduced to the market in 2012 and is one of only two certified organic caviar’s in the world. They are recognized as sustainable by OceanWise™.

    Flavor profile: This caviar tastes buttery, nutty with a fresh ocean flavour and touch of salt. Dark black small eggs.

    Acadian Sturgeon

    Canada New Brunswick – 140 (30g)

    Acadian Sturgeon and Caviar Inc is a family business since 2005 has developed both wild and farmed sturgeon and caviar for the Canadian market Acadian Gold Caviar is an exclusive shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) caviar farmed landbased.

    Flavor profile: early maturing, large eggs (between beluga and osetra) as buttery, nutty, sea salt and pleasant algal taste. Low salt (malassol technique).

    Beluga

    Italy – 350 (30g) 490 (50g)

    Beluga is a caviar extracted from the Huso Huso sturgeon. Calvisius’ story begins in the late'70s with the birth of Agroittica, an avant-garde fish farm where an all Italian experience is created with respect for nature, passion for perfectly crafted products and a strong pursuit of perfection alvisano is a typical town located in the middle of the Po Valley in the province of Brescia, an area rich in fresh spring water.

    Flavor profile: defined by large roe (more than 3 mm), oval shape and color tones of pearl to dark grey.

    Adriatic Davinci

    Italy – 145 (30g)

    Adriatic Davinci caviar been named Calvisius in honour of the ancient noble Roman. Maturing around 12-14 years old.

    Flavor profile: As a result, the caviar is mellow and fresh. The eggs (grains) are typically medium sized and characteristically brown to black in colour. Da Vinci Sturgeon Caviar has an intense, distinctive taste; especially smooth consistency, with a nutty, subtle brininess flavour.

    Osetra

    Italy – 170 (30g)

    Osetra mature, indicating that the eggs are available for pick, somewhere between 12-15 years in cool waters and between 8-10 years in warmer waters.

    Flavor profile: On the sturgeon’s entire life Osetra caviar fades from dark caviar to amber tinted caviar and it develops a moderate fan quality which some have when compared with walnuts and cream.

    Sevruga

    Italy – 155 (30g)

    Sevruga comes from the Starry Sturgeon, a small sized species which rarely reaches 55 lbs (25 Kg). It can be found in the Black Sea, the Caspian Sea, the Azov Sea and in the respective tributaries, and it is also in the Aegean Sea and eastern Ionian Sea.

    Flavor profile: The color can varies from light to anthracite grey. It has a rather aromatic taste and is characterized by small eggs

    Siberian

    Italy – 220 (30g)

    Siberian Caviar from the prestigious Giaveri sturgeon. Siberian Caviar (family: Acipenseridae, species Acipenser Baeril), is Russian-inspired caviar, finely-crafted in the heart of Italy.

    Flavor profile: its medium-large dark sultry-colored black grey/black grains (2.8mm). with a brisk oceanic base- Siberian Caviar is lightly salted (Malossol) to maintain the flavor profile.

    Golden Sterlet

    Italy – 165 (30g)

    Sterlet sturgeon (family: Acipenseridae, species Acipenser Ruthenus), like its cousins the Beluga, Osetra, and Sevruga sturgeon, is one of the original wild sturgeons that thrived in the Caspian Sea. Now sustainably produced in Italy by Giaveri- renowned for it’s premium-quality caviar. The albino sturgeon yields these sought-after golden eggs in their 10th-11th year.

    Flavor profile: The eggs are small to medium-sized (2.3mm) and robust, with just the right amount of pop. These supple golden eggs are buttery tasting with hints of the sea- and a smooth finish.

    Golden Kaluga

    China – 155 (30g) 255 (50g)

    Golden Kaluga Caviar from the renowned “River Beluga” more commonly known as the Amur Kaluga sturgeon (species Acipenser Huso) is sustainably farmed and produced by Kaluga Queen- the largest producer of caviar in the world. Responsible for over thirty percent of the global caviar production; Kaluga is synonymous with quality and sustainability.

    Flavor profile: These robust golden grains are the largest grains of any golden caviar with sizes ranging between 3.3mm- 3.6mm. Golden Kaluga Caviar as creamy, nutty flavor akin to walnut, It has a modest oceanic sharpness, and is lightly salted to preserve flavor and quality.

    Osetra Kaluga Queen

    China – 145 (30g)

    Osetra Caviar by Kaluga Queen- the largest producer of caviar in the world- responsible for more than 30% of the global caviar production.

    Flavor profile: Complex flavor profile consisting of aromatic- yet mild flavor with a creamy, distinct nutty (walnut), superlative finish these eggs are average sized (2.5-3mm). Classic Osetra Caviar is lightly salted using the traditional Russian “Malossol” (little salt) method to sparingly preserve the flavor without overpowering the delicate balance of the eggs with added salt.

    Beluga

    Iran (Huso Huso) – 460 (30g)

    Beluga Caviar comes from the only farm in the world that raises its fish in Caspian Sea Salt Water. Beluga is the largest and rarest of all the Sturgeons. The flavor can only be described as a perfect balance of salt and butter undertones.

    Flavor profile: This particular caviar has a very distinctive rich, creamy flavour with a delicate texture. The eggs themselves are the largest among the Sturgeon family, and range in colour from dark gray (almost black) to light gray.

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  • Dessert Title

    Lime Panna Cotta

    mango compote with cilantro, mango gelato with passionfruit and chili

    14

     

    Greek Yoghurt Mascarpone Cheesecake

    fresh raspberries, vanilla meringue, raspberry gelato

    15

     

    Elderflower Creme Brulee

    roasted pineapple compote, coconut meringue, oralys chocolate mousse

    15

     

    'Tiramisu' Chocolate Bar

    moka chocolate ganache, mascarpone mousse, lady finger wafer, candied hazelnut meringue, tia maria gelato

    16

     

    Warm Dark Chocolate Cake

    brandy truffle center, vanilla bean ice cream

    16

     

    Daily Selection of Sorbets

    three scoops served with fresh berries

    13

     

    Fine Canadian Cheese

    served with dried fruit bread

    6.5 each

    Take Home Boxes

    Hand Crafted Financiers

    6 pieces 10.5 12 pieces 19

    Dark Chocolate Rochers

    6 pieces 11.5 12 pieces 19.5

    Macarons

    6 pieces 15

     

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