Cardero’s Restaurant Vancouver

🥢 Appetizers

A mix of coastal flavours and elevated comfort bites, perfect for starting the meal or sharing at the table.

Hummus

Cilantro pesto, goat feta, dukkah, kalamata olives, and warm naan; creamy, bright, and lightly spiced.

Prawn Cocktail

Chilled black tiger prawns served with cocktail sauce and tarragon-horseradish for a cool, refreshing start.

BBQ Ribs

Slow-baked pork ribs glazed with honey and molasses for a sweet, smoky finish.

Prawn Sizzle

Garlic-butter prawns simmered with white wine, lemon, and herbs; served with warm focaccia.

Fresh Shucked Oysters

Raw oysters on the half shell with classic condiments.

Mussels

Blue shell mussels in a fragrant coconut curry broth with herbs and focaccia.

Fried Oysters

Crispy battered oysters with cocktail sauce and tarragon-horseradish.

Har Gow

Tender shrimp dumplings served with hot mustard and chili sauce.

Italian Meatballs

Grass-fed beef meatballs simmered in roma tomato sauce with Grana Padano and basil.

Tuna Tataki

Lightly seared tuna with pickled green papaya, ponzu, edamame, grapefruit, and avocado.

Margherita Pizza

Italian 00 dough topped with roma tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella, and Fior di Latte.

Argentinian Prawn Pesto Pizza

Hand-crafted pizza with prawns, smoked roma tomatoes, and herb pesto.

Pepperoni & Hot Honey Pizza

Savory pepperoni with ricotta and sweet-spicy chili honey.

🍜 From the Wok

A lively selection of wok-fried favourites with bold flavour and aromatic sauces.

Signature Wok Squid

Flash-fried squid with garlic, chilies, onions, and chili caesar sauce.

Sweet & Sour Chicken

Crispy chicken tossed with green onions, bean sprouts, and sesame seeds.

Thai Curry Prawns

Red peppers, snow peas, basil, and coconut curry served with rice.

Szechuan Beans

Crisp beans stir-fried with ginger, garlic, and chili.

🍷 For the Table

Sharable sides and warm, flavour-forward dishes designed to complement any entrée.

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Lemon pepper seasoning with a touch of chili and shaved Grana Padano.

Cast Iron Mushrooms

Sautéed mushrooms with garlic butter and parsley.

Steamed Baby Potatoes

Soft baby potatoes finished with butter and fresh herbs.

House-made Focaccia

Warm focaccia with olive oil.

Charred Broccolini

Herb-roasted broccolini with lemon, chili, and Grana Padano.

Parmesan Truffle Fries

Crispy fries with roasted garlic aioli and truffle aroma.

Warm Olives

Olives warmed with fennel seed and citrus.

Seared Scallops

Golden-seared scallops with lemon butter.

🐟 Fish & Chops

Ocean-inspired plates and hearty classics grilled, roasted, or pan-seared to highlight premium seafood and meats.

Cardero’s Signature Cedar Plank Salmon

Brown sugar and soy-glazed salmon on cedar wood with rice and seasonal vegetables.

Mussels & Frites

Steamed mussels in coconut curry broth with herbs and fries.

Prawns & Scallops

Sautéed farro, quinoa, spinach, tomatoes, and lemon-caper butter.

Roasted Sablefish

Miso-sake marinated sablefish served with rice and seasonal vegetables.

Sesame Crusted Albacore Tuna

Seared rare tuna with wasabi soy and broccolini.

Grilled BC Salmon

Pan-grilled salmon with lemon butter, rice, and seasonal vegetables.

Cajun Lingcod

Spiced lingcod with salsa fresca, baby potatoes, broccolini, and salsa verde.

Half Roasted Chicken

Herb-roasted chicken with potatoes, broccolini, and lemon-thyme jus.

Pork Chop

Charred pork chop with apricot-anise demi-glace.

Half Lamb Rack

Grass-fed lamb with demi-glace, potatoes, and vegetables.

🥩 Steaks

All steaks served with fries, parmesan tomato, and broccolini.

7 oz Grass-Fed Tenderloin

A lean, flavour-packed tenderloin grilled to your preference.

10 oz Prime New York Striploin

Classic NY strip with rich marbling and bold beef flavour.

16 oz Bone-In Rib Steak

Hearty rib steak with deep, savory richness.

New York & Lobster Tail

NY strip paired with a succulent lobster tail.

🍝 Bowls & Pasta

Comforting pasta and hearty bowls inspired by coastal and international flavours.

Linguini Vongole

Linguini tossed with manila clams, grape tomatoes, chili flakes, and white wine butter.

Mushroom Tagliatelle

Foraged mushrooms in a silky truffle cream sauce with shaved parmesan.

Spaghetti Bolognese

Classic meat sauce of grass-fed beef and pork with Grana Padano.

Buddha Bowl

Quinoa, hummus, roasted cauliflower, beets, yams, avocado, broccolini, and kale salad.

🥗 Soups & Salads

Fresh, flavour-forward salads and comforting soups for any time of day.

Soup of the Day

Chef’s daily creation.

Manhattan Style Clam Chowder

Tomato-based chowder with clams and vegetables.

Caesar Salad

Romaine, asiago, crisp capers, and garlic croutons.

Mediterranean Salad

Peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, onions, and goat feta.

Avocado, Tomato & Albacore

Sesame-crusted albacore tuna with Thai basil and ponzu.

🍰 Desserts

House-made sweets crafted to finish the meal on a rich or refreshing note.

Warm Chocolate Pecan Brownie

Served with vanilla bean gelato.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Creamy peanut butter cheesecake with caramel and crushed peanuts.

Crème Brûlée

Classic custard with cracked caramel and Madagascar vanilla.