THE SANDBAR MENU
🐟 The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant in Vancouver is a Granville Island favorite, offering fresh West Coast seafood, sushi, oysters, and seasonal dishes with stunning waterfront views. Located on Johnston Street in the Creekhouse, this iconic spot is perfect for lunch, dinner, or happy hour. Whether you’re craving cedar plank salmon, sushi rolls, or a classic seafood tower, The Sandbar delivers a vibrant dining experience steps from False Creek and downtown Vancouver.
The Sandbar menu in Vancouver:
🦞 Platters
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The Sandbarge
Four jumbo prawns, half a dozen oysters, ahi tuna poke, and half a Dungeness crab.
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The Sandbar Tower
Half a dozen jumbo prawns, a dozen oysters, ahi tuna poke, sesame-crusted tuna, half a Dungeness crab, and lobster.
🦀 From the Live Tanks
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Fresh Dungeness Crab
Available whole or half, steamed or chilled.
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Fresh Atlantic Lobster
Available whole or half, steamed or grilled.
🥬 Soups & Salads
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Classic Clam Chowder
House-made New England style.
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Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine with capers and house-cut parmesan croutons.
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Cajun Chicken Salad
Romaine with avocado, hard-boiled egg, heirloom tomatoes, radish, cilantro, chickpeas, and lime vinaigrette.
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Grilled Prawn Thai Noodle Salad
Rice noodles with cucumber, peppers, carrots, cabbage, and soy lime vinaigrette with cashew sauce.
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Add-ons: Grilled salmon, prawns, chicken, or albacore tuna.
🥘 For the Table
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Lobster Tail
Buttery citrus sauce.
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Truffle Parmesan Fries
Served with roasted garlic aioli.
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Crispy Brussel Sprouts
With chili flakes, lemon, and grana padano.
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Charred Broccolini
Parmesan and lemon.
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Roasted Mushrooms
With truffle oil and grana padano.
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Jumbo Prawns
Garlic butter and white wine.
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Seared Scallops
Topped with truffle beurre blanc.
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Warm Baguette
Freshly baked with butter.
🍰 Dessert
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Chocolate Truffle Cake
Rich chocolate cake with raspberry coulis.
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Belgian Chocolate Pudding
Decadent pudding topped with pistachio praline.
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Crème Brûlée
Silky vanilla custard with caramelized sugar crust.
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Feature Dessert
Ask your server about today’s sweet creation.
🍴Lunch Menu
Available Monday – Friday from 11:30am, Saturday & Sunday from 11am
🍤 Great for Sharing
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Hummus
Creamy hummus with Sicilian olives, crispy chickpeas, and feta. Served with grilled naan.
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Forno Roasted Crab & Artichoke Dip
Baked to perfection and served with crisp tortilla chips.
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Jumbo Prawn Cocktail
Half a dozen chilled prawns with a tangy cocktail sauce.
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Har Gow
Shrimp dumplings with hot mustard and chili sauce (contains pork).
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Wood-Fire Margherita Flatbread
Classic flatbread topped with Fior di Latte and fresh basil.
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Wood-Fire Truffle Mushroom Flatbread
Roasted garlic cream, caramelized onions, and arugula with truffle essence.
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Wood-Fire Diavolo Flatbread
Spicy tomato sauce, mozzarella, capicola, pepperoni, hot honey, and parsley.
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Dungeness Crab Cakes
Golden panko-crusted crab cakes with remoulade sauce.
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Signature Wok Squid
Crispy squid tossed with ginger, chilies, onions, and chili-lime aioli.
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Wok Spicy Green Beans
Garlic, chilies, and ginger wok-fried to a savory finish.
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Wok Tossed Local Mussels
One pound of mussels with fragrant Thai curry sauce.
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Prosciutto & Burrata
Creamy burrata with prosciutto, salsa verde, and warm focaccia.
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Ahi Tuna Stack
Layers of ahi tuna, avocado, and mango served with crisp wonton chips.
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Fresh Oysters
Daily selections from the raw bar (ask your server for details).
🍽️ Entrées
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Seafood Hot Pot
A medley of fresh fish, prawns, scallops, mussels, and market vegetables in a fragrant coconut red curry broth.
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Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl
Sashimi-grade tuna with edamame, avocado, cucumber, radishes, carrots, and crispy wontons over coconut jasmine rice with wasabi mayo.
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Vegetarian Poke Bowl
Edamame, avocado, cucumber, lettuce, and radishes on coconut jasmine rice, finished with wasabi mayo and crispy wontons.
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Linguine Vongole
Fresh Manila clams in white wine and chili flakes with cherry tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan. Gluten-free pasta available on request.
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Sesame-Crusted Albacore Tuna
Seared rare with soy mustard, cucumber salsa, coconut jasmine rice, and seasonal vegetables.
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Signature Cedar Plank Salmon
Sandbar’s signature salmon, roasted on a cedar plank with lemon soy glaze, coconut jasmine rice, and vegetables.
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Garlic Jumbo Prawns
Pan-seared jumbo prawns with lemon butter sauce, coconut jasmine rice, and market vegetables.
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Fish & Chips
Crispy beer-battered fish served with tartar sauce and house-made coleslaw.
🔥 The Wood-Fired Grill
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Salmon Burger
Steelhead fillet with tartar sauce, lettuce, onion, and crispy capers on a house-made bun.
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Impossible Burger (vegan)
Plant-based patty with avocado, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and vegan burger sauce on a house-made bun.
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G.I. Burger
Grass-fed beef with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and burger sauce on a toasted bun.
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Alderwood Grilled Sablefish
Black cod marinated in miso soy, served with coconut jasmine rice and market vegetables.
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Hunter Chicken
Juicy chicken breast with wild mushroom cabernet demi-glace, garlic lemon, and roasted herb potatoes.
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10 oz Prime New York Striploin
Grilled to perfection and served with fries, market vegetables, and a red wine demi-glace.
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Ahi Tuna
Grilled rare with crispy polenta cake, tomato relish, and orange vinaigrette alongside seasonal vegetables.
🍴Dinner Menu
Available daily from 4pm
🍤 To Share
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Hummus
Sicilian olives, crispy chickpeas, feta, grilled naan.
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Dungeness Crab Cakes
Panko breaded with remoulade sauce.
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Forno Roasted Crab & Artichoke Dip
Creamy crab and artichoke blend, served with tortilla chips.
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Har Gow
Half dozen shrimp dumplings with hot mustard and chili sauce (contains pork).
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Fresh Oysters
Served chilled or on ice — ask server for details.
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Jumbo Prawn Cocktail
Half dozen chilled prawns.
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Ahi Tuna Stack
Avocado, mango, and wonton chips.
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Wood Fire Margherita Flatbread
Italian 00 flour, Fior di Latte, basil.
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Wood Fire Truffle Mushroom Flatbread
Italian 00 flour, roasted garlic cream sauce, caramelized onions.
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Wood Fire Diavolo Flatbread
Mozzarella, capicollo, pepperoni, hot honey, parsley.
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Wok Tossed Local Mussels
One pound of mussels in Thai curry sauce.
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Signature Wok Squid
Flash-fried with ginger, chilis, onions, and chili-lime aioli.
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Wok Spicy Green Beans
Garlic, chilis, and ginger.
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Prosciutto & Burrata
Arugula, salsa verde, warm focaccia.
🍽️ Entrées
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Seafood Hot Pot
Fresh fish, prawns, scallops, mussels, and market vegetables in coconut red curry broth.
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Linguine Vongole
Manila clams with white wine, chili flakes, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan.
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Sesame Crusted Albacore Tuna
Seared with soy mustard and cucumber salsa, paired with coconut jasmine rice and vegetables.
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Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl
Sashimi-grade tuna with edamame, avocado, cucumbers, radishes, carrots, and crispy wontons over jasmine rice with wasabi mayo.
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Garlic Jumbo Prawns
Served with coconut jasmine rice, lemon butter sauce, and seasonal vegetables.
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Signature Cedar Plank Salmon
Salmon roasted on cedar plank, prepared medium unless otherwise requested, with lemon soy glaze and jasmine rice.
🔥 Wood Fired Grill
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Alderwood Grilled Sablefish
Black cod marinated in miso soy, served with jasmine rice and market vegetables.
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Ahi Tuna
Grilled rare with crispy polenta cake, tomato relish, orange vinaigrette, and seasonal vegetables.
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10 oz Prime New York Striploin
Grilled to perfection, served with fries, vegetables, and red wine demi-glace.
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Hunter Chicken
Wild mushroom cabernet demi-glace with garlic lemon and herb roasted potatoes.
🍳 Brunch Menu
Available Saturdays & Sundays, from 11am–3pm (in addition to main menu)
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Traditional Eggs Benedict
Wood fire Canadian back bacon, poached eggs, house-made buttermilk biscuit, hollandaise, seasonal fruit, parmesan potatoes
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Avocado & Pesto Benedict 🌱
Sun-dried tomato pesto, poached eggs, spinach, house-made buttermilk biscuit, hollandaise, seasonal fruit, parmesan potatoes
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Smoked Salmon Latkes 🐟
Poached eggs, smoked steelhead, hollandaise, mixed greens
🦪 Oyster Bar
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West Coast
Fresh Pacific oysters, known for their mild flavor and plump texture.
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Kusshi
Small, deep-cupped oysters with a clean, sweet taste.
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San Mateo
Rich, briny oysters with a firm bite.
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Island Tide
Smooth, balanced flavor with a touch of sweetness.
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East Coast
Classic Atlantic oysters with a crisp, salty profile.
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Foxley
Creamy and sweet, with a subtle finish.
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Malpeque
PEI oysters with a light brine and clean aftertaste.
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Savage Blonde
Rare oysters with a buttery texture and slightly mineral flavor.
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Raspberry Point
Grown in PEI waters, offering a salty taste with a sweet finish.
🐟 Wood Grilled Fish
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Sablefish (Haida Gwaii, Hecate Strait B.C.)
Buttery, rich sablefish marinated in miso.
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Halibut (Haida Gwaii, B.C. & Alaska)
Delicate white fish finished with lemon caper beurre blanc.
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Coho Salmon (Washington State)
Smoky grilled salmon paired with a bacon vinaigrette.
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Sockeye Salmon (Kodiak & Klondike River, Alaska)
Bold flavor balanced with maple soy vinaigrette.
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Kuterra Salmon (Port McNeill, B.C.)
Sustainably farmed, served with lemon butter sauce.
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Branzino (Greece)
Light Mediterranean seabass with tomato relish and salsa verde.
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Seabass (Chile)
Grilled seabass with fresh basil vinaigrette.
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Whole Grilled Fish
Ask your server for today’s fresh market selection.
🍳 From the Fry Pan
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Snapper (Prince Rupert)
Crispy snapper paired with a zesty Creole sauce.
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Sole (Prince Rupert)
Light and tender, finished with lemon caper beurre blanc.
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Lingcod (Northern B.C.)
Mild, flaky fish enhanced with Cajun spice, salsa verde, and butter sauce.
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Arctic Char (Yukon Territory)
Firm and rich, served with classic lemon butter sauce.
🦞 Seafood Boil
Available Sundays from 4 pm — for two people.
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Seafood Boil
A feast featuring a full pound of mussels and clams, jumbo prawns, two lobster tails, Old Bay broth, andouille sausage, potatoes, and local corn on the cob.
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Boost Your Boil
Add on a full or half lobster, or Dungeness crab (market price).
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Suggested Wine Pairing
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) — crisp and refreshing, the perfect complement to fresh seafood.
🍣 Hoshi Sushi Menu
Available daily from 4 pm. Omakase available Monday–Friday by reservation only (48 hours notice). Prices vary by season and what is freshest.
🍣 Rolls
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California Roll
Dungeness crab, avocado, cucumber, tobiko, and creamy mayo.
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BC Roll
Crispy BBQ salmon skin with cucumber and tobiko.
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Spicy Tuna Roll
Chopped albacore tuna with a kick of spicy sauce and creamy mayo.
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Avocado Cucumber Roll
Fresh avocado and cucumber wrapped with sesame.
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Spicy Scallop Roll
Tender scallops tossed in spicy mayo with tobiko.
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Salmon Avocado Roll
Wild sockeye salmon paired with creamy avocado.
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Tuna Avocado Roll
Buttery albacore tuna rolled with avocado.
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Rainbow Roll
A colourful mix of Dungeness crab, prawns, albacore tuna, tobiko, cucumber, avocado, wild sockeye salmon, hamachi, and tai.
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Dragon Roll
BBQ eel layered with cucumber, avocado, and tobiko.
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Dynamite Roll
Crispy tempura prawn with cucumber, mayo, and tobiko.
🍱 Hoshi’s Specialties
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Sushi & Sashimi Combo
A balanced plate of tuna, salmon, hamachi sashimi, plus tuna, salmon, and prawn nigiri, with a California roll.
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Assorted Sashimi
A chef’s selection of scallop, sockeye salmon, tuna, hamachi, tai, and maguro.
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Assorted Sushi
A mix of tekka maki, tuna, hamachi, scallop, tai, bigeye tuna, uni, spot prawn, and sockeye nigiri.
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Vegetarian Sushi Combo
Fresh veggie roll paired with inari duo.
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Tuna Goma-ae
Fresh tuna with Hoshi’s sesame dressing and green onion.
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Sushi Tower
A feast of five sashimi varieties, fresh oysters, prawns, rainbow roll, spicy tuna roll, and dragon roll.
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Steamed Edamame
Lightly salted and simply steamed.
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Takoyaki
Crispy octopus fritters with tonkatsu sauce, mayo, and nori.
🐟 Sashimi
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Hamachi
5 slices of buttery yellowtail.
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Beni Sake
6 slices of wild sockeye salmon.
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Chutoro Sashimi
5 slices of medium fatty bluefin tuna belly.
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Maguro
6 slices of tender albacore tuna.
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Sashimi Duo
Wild sockeye salmon paired with albacore tuna.
🍤 Nigiri
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Maguro
Albacore tuna.
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Beni Sake
Wild sockeye salmon.
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Hamachi Nigiri
Buttery yellowtail.
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Tai Nigiri
Light and clean seabream.
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Ebi
Chilled black tiger prawn.
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Unagi
Sweet and smoky freshwater eel.
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Hon Maguro
Premium bluefin tuna.
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Chutoro
Bluefin medium fatty tuna belly.
🥂 Beverages
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Sapporo Beer (12 oz) – Crisp, refreshing Japanese lager.
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Asahi Beer (12 oz) – Clean, dry, and smooth.
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Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo Sake (300 ml bottle) – Elegant sake with refined fruit notes.
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Hibiki Suntory Japanese Whisky (1 oz) – Smooth, balanced, and complex.
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Oko no Matsu “Navy Blue” (720 ml bottle) – Premium sake with depth and character.
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Yoshi no Gawa “Brewmaster” Honjozo (6 oz / 12 oz / 1.8 L bottle) – A versatile sake with soft texture and umami richness.
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Gekkaikan Sake (6 oz / 9 oz) – Light, approachable sake with a smooth finish.
🍹 Sandbar Happy Hour Menu
Available Monday – Friday, 3 pm to 5 pm (excluding holidays)
🍴 Bites
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Parmesan Truffle Fries
Golden fries tossed with parmesan and truffle oil, served with roasted garlic aioli.
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Fresh Shucked Oysters
Served on ice with mignonette, lemon, horseradish, and cocktail sauce.
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Signature Wok Squid
Crispy squid wok-tossed with ginger, chilies, onions, and chili-lime aioli.
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Fish & Chips
Crispy battered fish with house-made coleslaw and tartar sauce.
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Crab & Artichoke Dip
Creamy crab and artichoke blend, served warm with tortilla chips.
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Wok Tossed Mussels
Steamed mussels in a fragrant white wine garlic sauce.
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Hummus
Smooth chickpea spread with olive tapenade, feta, and warm grilled naan.
🍸 Drinks
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Seasonal Draft
Rotating local craft beer selection.
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House Red or White Wine
Easy-drinking pours of red or white, by the glass.
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Sandbar Highball
Your choice of spirit mixed tall and refreshing.
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Classic Margarita
Tequila, lime, and triple sec, shaken to perfection.
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Mojito
Rum muddled with mint, lime, and soda.
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Whisky Sour
A smooth blend of whisky, lemon, and a touch of sweetness.
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Negroni
A bold mix of gin, Campari, and vermouth.
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Signature Caesar
Vodka and Clamato with house spices, garnished Canadian style.
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Moscow Mule
Vodka, ginger beer, and lime served icy cold.
📖 See the current Sandbar menu on their website
🐚 Customer Favorite Menu Items
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Seafood Boil
A hearty mix of mussels, clams, jumbo prawns, lobster tails, andouille sausage, potatoes, and local corn simmered in Old Bay broth.
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Linguine Vongole
Fresh Manila clams sautéed with white wine, chili flakes, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan.
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Seafood Hot Pot
Fresh fish, prawns, scallops, mussels, and vegetables served in a fragrant coconut red curry broth.
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Sushi & Sashimi Platter
A showcase of premium tuna, salmon, and hamachi sashimi with assorted nigiri and a Dungeness crab California roll.
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Chocolate Truffle Cake
Rich chocolate cake topped with a tart raspberry coulis for a sweet finish.
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Classic Clam Chowder
Creamy New England–style chowder with tender clams, potatoes, and vegetables.
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Prime New York Striploin
10 oz alderwood-grilled striploin paired with fries, seasonal vegetables, and red wine demi-glace.
🍽️ Dining Experience
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West Coast Ambiance
Nestled on Granville Island, Sandbar offers a relaxed yet upscale setting with floor-to-ceiling windows and waterfront views.
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Fresh Seafood Focus
Known for its live tanks, sushi bar, and wood-grilled specialties, the menu highlights the best of Pacific Northwest seafood.
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Multi-Level Space
Includes a main dining area, a lively bar, and a heated rooftop patio overlooking False Creek.
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Live Music
Guests can enjoy live entertainment in the evenings, adding to the vibrant atmosphere.
🚗 Parking & Accessibility
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Parking Options
Granville Island public parking is available nearby, with both free (time-limited) and paid spots.
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Transit Access
Reachable via several bus routes stopping near Granville Island; a short walk from major transit hubs.
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Alternative Transport
Easily accessed by Aquabus or False Creek Ferries for a scenic arrival.
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Accessibility
The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, with elevators and ramps available throughout Granville Island.
📍 Landmarks & Location
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Granville Island Public Market
A bustling marketplace with local vendors and artisan goods, just steps from the restaurant.
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Emily Carr University of Art + Design
A nearby creative hub, making Sandbar a popular dining choice for students and visitors.
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False Creek Waterfront
The restaurant overlooks the water, offering picturesque views of the downtown Vancouver skyline.
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Granville Street Bridge
Located directly under the south side of the bridge, making the restaurant easy to find.
📦 Ordering Options
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Dine-In
Full-service lunch, dinner, brunch, and happy hour menus.
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Takeout
Popular items such as sushi rolls, chowder, and seafood mains are available for pickup.
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Delivery
Offered through third-party apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats.
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Group Dining
Private rooms and set menus available for larger parties or special occasions.
💬 Customer Feedback
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Highly Rated for Freshness
Guests consistently praise the quality of seafood, particularly the sushi and live tank selections.
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Scenic Atmosphere
Diners love the waterfront views and rooftop patio, especially at sunset.
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Service
Generally described as attentive and friendly, though busy nights can feel rushed.
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Value
Considered on the pricier side, but many customers feel the quality and location justify the cost.
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Top Picks
The clam chowder, seafood boil, and sushi platters receive especially strong reviews.
This menu was last updated: 3 weeks ago.
