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Blue Water CafevsMaenam
Maenam and Blue Water Cafe are both rated very highly by experts. On balance, Blue Water Cafe is preferred by most professionals compared to Maenam. Blue Water Cafe comes in at 90 with approval from 11 reviews including Gayot, Time Out and Zagat.
Blue Water Cafe
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1095 Hamilton St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5T4, Canada
From $31/night
Concierge "Locals and tourists alike flock to this stylish converted Yaletown warehouse for locally sourced seafood imaginatively prepared by executive chef Frank Pabst."
Travel + Leisure "Located in a former warehouse, Blue Water Café serves fresh regional seafood in an industrial-chic dining room designed with exposed ceiling ducts." Full review
BlackBook "With 17 varieties of oysters, a raw bar whose sushi prep is captured on CCTV and service that's a cut well above, it's no wonder NHLers and visiting megastars keep heads turning here."
Gayot15.0
"Executive chef Frank Pabst is a leader in regard to responsible seafood practices." Full review
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Don't miss the miso saké-glazed sablefish with baby bok choy, edamame, quinoa, shiitake mushrooms and yuzu dashi.
Time Out "Freshly shucked oysters, delicately flavoured sushi and simply prepared seafood in a swanky room." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"One of Yaletown’s most popular fixtures, thanks to the sushi, fish and seafood, and to the attractive terrace and interior."
Fodor's "Executive chef Frank Pabst focuses his menu on both popular and lesser-known local seafood." Full review
Zagat4.6
"“Exquisite seafood, beautifully plated” draws fans to this still “busy” Yaletown “scene” set in an “elegant and spacious” converted warehouse and offering “the finest and freshest from the sea”." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Not exclusively seafood, but the sea is the primary focus here." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Located in a converted warehouse with wood-beamed ceilings and exposed bricks, this is Vancouver's go-to spot for upscale seafood." Full review
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Tasting Table Condé Nast Traveler
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Frommer's
Michelin Guide
1938 West 4th Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
From $30/night
Fodor's "This moderately priced Thai menu brings this Asian cuisine to a new level. The bar sends out equally exotic cocktails." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Chef An’s dishes are based on traditional Thai recipes and focus on four flavor profiles – hot, sour, sweet, and salty." Full review
BlackBook "Steeped in royal Thai tradition but influenced by local ingredients, Chef Angus An honed his craft in some of London's most esteemed kitchens."
Gayot14.0
"Inspired offerings from their latest foray to Southern Thailand include starters of crispy fried oysters and salad with nahm jim sauce." Full review
Zagat4.5
"“Order adventurously and you will be rewarded” at this Kitsilano “favourite”, where “visionary” chef-owner Angus An’s “elegant” Thai cuisine employs “authentic flavours” in “imaginative” ways." Full review
Tasting Table "In 2009, Angus An closed his modernist-leaning Gastropod in Kitsilano and opened Maenam in its place—and he hasn't looked back." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "There's a reason why it wins so many food awards; after all, this is Thai-influenced cooking taken to the next degree." Full review
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Don't miss the grilled hanger steak salad with fried shallots, fresh herbs, and a sprinkling of toasted rice powder.
Eater "Go for Maenam, where you can drool over An’s deft balancing act of sweet, aromatic, citrusy, hot, and spicy flavors in great Thai dishes with B.C. twists."
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Frommer's "There are reed screens, a cool granite bar, and bright, white walls. It’s all the better to showcase the gorgeous food. Expect all your favorites—pad Thai, panang curry, papaya salad" Full review
Michelin Guide0 Stars
"This kitchen delivers vibrant, heady cooking with bold flavors and an eye toward authenticity. Traditional dishes are given a local accent with top-tier local ingredients" Full review
