Water St. Cafe Vancouver

    🕰️ Water St.

    Café in Gastown, Vancouver, is a historic dining destination offering West Coast cuisine, fresh seafood, handmade pastas, and their famous crab cakes. Located by the iconic Steam Clock, it combines a classic bistro atmosphere with live music, a tapas bar upstairs, and menus crafted from local ingredients for brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour.

    🌟 Known for West Coast Crab Cakes, A house tradition.

    🍽️ Water St. Cafe Menu

    See the full Water St. Cafe menu in Vancouver, including popular dishes and house favourites.

    🍽️ Dinner Menu

    From 3pm. An inspired selection of West Coast classics and Italian traditions, prepared with fresh local ingredients.

    🧀 Burrata

    Burrata & Pesto

    Creamy burrata paired with parmesan and pistachio-basil pesto.

    Burrata Caprese

    Heirloom tomatoes, sun-dried tomato pesto, balsamic glaze, and basil oil with burrata.

    🍴 To Share or Not to Share

    Bison Carpaccio

    Pink peppercorn crust, grana padano, truffle aioli, crispy capers, balsamic glaze. Upgrade with house-baked focaccia.

    Garlic Cheese Toast

    Whipped herb-garlic butter with parmesan, mozzarella, and chèvre.

    Italian Potato Salad

    Warm citrus dressing with fennel, apple slaw, corn soffritto, and fresh herbs.

    Mini Duck Spring Rolls

    Five-spice hoisin duck wrapped in crisp pastry with sweet chili sauce.

    Roasted Wild Mushrooms

    A medley of wild and cultivated mushrooms, finished with fresh herbs.

    Water St. Salad

    Spring greens, edamame, heirloom tomatoes, sunflower seeds, red & golden beets, citrus dressing.

    Caesar Salad

    Romaine hearts with grana padano, crispy capers, and house-made Caesar dressing.

    House-Made Daily Soup

    Chef’s daily seasonal creation.

    Lemon Pepper Fries

    Fries dusted in signature lemon-pepper spice with garlic aioli.

    Mixed Olives

    Marinated with aged balsamic and fresh herbs.

    Vegetable Spring Rolls

    Crispy rolls with sweet chili sauce.

    West Coast Crab Cakes

    A Water St. tradition: blue crab, baby shrimp, corn soffritto, and saffron aioli.

    🍖 Main Event

    Grilled Haida Gwaii Halibut

    Served with Italian potato salad, fennel & apple slaw, gremolata, and seasonal vegetables.

    Oven-Roasted Chicken a la Parmesan

    Crispy free-range chicken with burrata, paired with spaghetti alla pomodoro.

    Tomahawk Steak

    Roasted garlic, gremolata, heirloom tomato, and seasonal vegetables.

    Grilled Halloumi

    Primavera vegetables, cannellini bean & tomato ragù, fennel & apple slaw, finished with basil pesto.

    Pan-Roasted BC Salmon

    Local salmon with Italian potato salad, fennel & apple slaw, maple vinaigrette, and seasonal vegetables.

    🍝 Pasta Tradition

    Butternut Squash Ravioli

    Asiago, ricotta, roasted squash, sage butter, and pistachio oil.

    Spaghetti Alle Vongole

    Manila clams with white wine butter sauce, fresh herbs, and heirloom tomato.

    Rigatoni Arrabbiata

    Spicy house-made pomodoro with burrata ball, basil oil, and fresh herbs.

    Spaghetti Bolognese

    Classic veal & pork ragù with rosemary, parmesan, and fresh herbs.

    🥔 Dinner – Gnocchi

    Mushroom Gnocchi

    Wild & cultivated mushrooms with truffle cream, chèvre, and fresh herbs.

    Seafood Gnocchi

    Jumbo prawns, manila clams, baby scallops, in a lemon dill cream sauce.

    🌟 Enhance Your Dish

    Half Avocado

    A fresh, light upgrade to any plate.

    Grilled Chicken

    Marinated with citrus and fresh herbs.

    Seared BC Salmon

    Fresh local salmon, seared to perfection.

    3 Jumbo Prawns

    Finished in white wine garlic butter.

    Grilled Focaccia

    Two pieces, baked in-house daily.

    Whole Burrata

    Creamy burrata sourced directly from Puglia.

    🍷 Sunday Prix Fixe Menu

    🍰 Desserts

    Pastry Chef Isagani Sales

    Affogato

    Vanilla gelato served with house-made gluten-free almond and chocolate biscotti.

    Dark Chocolate Budino

    Rich chocolate pudding with a molten lava centre, cocoa nibs, and a sprinkle of Maldon salt.

    Tiramisu

    Classic Italian dessert of coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone mousse and coffee liqueur.

    Cannoli

    Two rotating-flavour cannolis, ask your server for today’s offering. Upgrade: add one extra cannoli.

    Fresh Fruit Sorbetto

    Seasonal sorbet topped with fresh fruit coulis, candied pistachios, and fresh fruit garnish.

    ☕ Liquid Desserts

    B52 Coffee

    Baileys, Kahlúa, Grand Marnier, topped with whipped cream.

    Pick Me Up

    Baileys with French press coffee roasters espresso served over ice.

    WSC Coffee

    Baileys and Frangelico with whipped cream and a Drambuie float.

    Espresso Martini

    Absolut vodka, Kahlúa, cold brew coffee, lightly sweetened.

    Shaft

    Baileys, Absolut vodka, Kahlúa, and French press coffee roasters espresso over ice.

    🥞 Brunch Menu

    Served until 3pm

    🥟 Appetizers

    Bison Carpaccio

    Thin-sliced bison with pink peppercorn crust, truffle aioli, crispy capers, balsamic glaze, and grana padano. Upgrade with house-baked focaccia.

    Mini Duck Spring Rolls

    Crispy rolls stuffed with five-spice hoisin duck, served with sweet chili sauce.

    Mixed Olives

    A medley of olives marinated in house spices, fresh herbs, and aged balsamic.

    Vegetable Spring Rolls

    Golden crisp rolls paired with sweet chili sauce.

    West Coast Crab Cakes

    Blue crab and baby shrimp blended with corn sofrito, saffron aioli — a Water St. tradition.

    🧀 Burrata

    Burrata & Pesto

    Creamy burrata with parmesan and pistachio-basil pesto. Upgrade with grilled focaccia.

    Burrata Caprese

    Served with heirloom tomatoes, sun-dried tomato pesto, basil oil, and balsamic glaze.

    🍳 Brunch

    Avocado Toast

    Creamy avocado on house focaccia with heirloom tomato salad and balsamic glaze. Upgrade with a poached egg or burrata.

    Good Morning! Wild Mushroom Gnocchi

    Gnocchi with wild mushrooms, truffle cream, chèvre, and a soft poached egg.

    Nutella & Banana Waffles

    Fluffy waffles topped with brûléed banana, whipped Nutella cream, and maple syrup.

    Black Stone Benny

    Crispy bacon, tomato, and arugula on focaccia with hollandaise and potatoes.

    Mushroom Benny

    Roasted mushrooms and basil pesto hollandaise with crispy potatoes.

    Smoked Salmon Benny

    BC smoked salmon with dill crème fraîche, hollandaise, and crispy potatoes.

    🍔 Handhelds

    BC Salmon Burger

    Fresh grilled salmon with tartar sauce, tomato, onion, and romaine.

    Double Premium Burger

    Two beef patties with double-smoked bacon, American cheese, pickles, and garlic aioli.

    🍝 Pasta & Gnocchi Tradition

    Rigatoni Arrabbiata

    Rigatoni in spicy pomodoro sauce with burrata, herbs, and basil oil.

    Seafood Gnocchi

    Jumbo prawns, scallops, and clams in lemon dill cream with soft gnocchi.

    Spaghetti Alle Vongole

    Manila clams sautéed with white wine, butter, herbs, and heirloom tomato.

    Spaghetti Bolognese

    A timeless veal and pork ragù with rosemary beef jus, parmesan, and fresh herbs.

    🥗 Soup & Salad

    Caesar Salad

    Crisp romaine, garlic dressing, grana padano, and crispy capers. Upgrade with chicken or salmon.

    Water St. Salad

    Mixed greens with cucumber, beets, heirloom tomatoes, sunflower seeds, and citrus dressing.

    House-Made Daily Soup

    A chef-inspired soup made fresh daily.

    🥘 Extra Fun To Share

    Garlic Cheese Toast

    Herb-garlic bread topped with mozzarella, parmesan, and chèvre.

    Italian Potato Salad

    Potatoes tossed with citrus dressing, fennel, apple slaw, corn sofrito, and herbs.

    Roasted Wild Mushrooms

    A mix of earthy wild and cultivated mushrooms with fresh herbs.

    Grilled Focaccia

    House-baked daily with balsamic and olive oil.

    Lemon Pepper Fries

    Fries dusted with signature lemon-pepper seasoning and served with garlic aioli.

    ➕ Enhance Your Dish

    Half Avocado

    Fresh and creamy.

    Grilled Chicken

    Citrus and herb marinated.

    Seared BC Salmon

    Local, pan-seared.

    3 Jumbo Prawns

    Sautéed in white wine garlic butter.

    Grilled Focaccia

    Two slices, house-baked.

    Whole Burrata

    Imported from Puglia, Italy.

    🍹 Happy Hour Menu

    Available daily from 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

    🍇 Wine

    Blasted Church Viognier

    Crisp BC white with bright stone fruit notes.

    Hillside Syrah

    Bold BC red with dark fruit and peppery spice.

    House Red Blend

    Easy-drinking BC blend, smooth and balanced.

    House Rosé

    Refreshing BC rosé with a dry, fruity finish.

    House White Blend

    Light BC white, perfect for sipping.

    🍸 Cocktails

    Ginseng Rye Old Fashioned

    Ninety Distilleries rye, ginseng, and orange for a West Coast twist on a classic.

    Moments Sangria – Summer Sippin’

    BC red wine with peach schnapps, soda, and fresh juices.

    WSC Caesar

    Absolut vodka, spice, clamato, pickle, and house garnish.

    Highballs

    Your choice of vodka, gin, white or dark rum, served with soda or juice.

    Spiked Raspberry Lemonade

    Beefeater gin, raspberry, lemon, and soda.

    🍺 Beer

    Happy Hour Lager

    Crisp, refreshing 15oz pour.

    Happy Hour Pale Ale

    Hoppy, balanced 15oz pour.

    🍴 Tapas Menu

    Served family-style, when ready

    Butternut Squash Ravioli

    Asiago, ricotta, roasted winter squash, white wine sage butter, and pistachio.

    Grilled Halloumi

    Served with balsamic glaze and gremolata.

    Lemon Pepper Fries

    Dusted with signature lemon pepper spice and garlic aioli.

    Mixed Olives

    House-blend spices, aged balsamic marinade, and fresh herbs.

    Vegetable Spring Rolls

    Crispy rolls with sweet chili sauce.

    Whole Burrata

    Extra virgin olive oil and cracked black pepper.

    Grilled Focaccia

    House-baked daily, with olive oil and balsamic.

    Italian Potato Salad

    Tossed with citrus dressing, corn sofrito, fennel, apple slaw, and fresh herbs.

    Mini Duck Spring Rolls

    Spiced duck wrapped and served with sweet chili sauce.

    Roasted Mushroom

    Wild and cultivated mushrooms sautéed with garlic butter and fresh herbs.

    West Coast Crab Cake

    Blue crab, baby shrimp, corn sofrito, and saffron aioli — a Water St. Café tradition.

    🍽️ Tapas Menu

    (2nd Floor Gastown) All Night Happy Hour – Every Thursday Evening.

    🥟 Tapas Selection

    Butternut Squash Ravioli

    Asiago and ricotta-filled pasta with roasted winter squash, finished in a white wine sage butter and topped with pistachios.

    Grilled Halloumi

    Golden-seared halloumi cheese with balsamic glaze and fresh gremolata.

    Lemon Pepper Fries

    Crisp fries tossed in signature lemon pepper spice, served with garlic aioli.

    Mixed Olives

    House-marinated olives with a blend of spices, balsamic, and fresh herbs.

    Vegetable Spring Rolls

    Crispy rolls served with sweet chili sauce.

    Whole Burrata

    Creamy burrata finished with extra virgin olive oil and cracked black pepper.

    Grilled Focaccia

    House-baked focaccia with olive oil and balsamic.

    Italian Potato Salad

    Tossed with warm citrus dressing, corn sofrito, fennel, apple slaw, and fresh herbs.

    Mini Duck Spring Rolls

    Five-spice hoisin duck wrapped and paired with sweet chili sauce.

    Roasted Mushroom

    A mix of wild and cultivated mushrooms sautéed with garlic butter and fresh herbs.

    West Coast Crab Cake

    A house specialty—blue crab, baby shrimp, corn sofrito, and saffron aioli.

    Water St. Cafe Menu Prices

    🍁 Canadian

    🟢 Open Now
    Show full hours
    Monday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
    Tuesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
    Wednesday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
    Thursday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
    Friday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
    Saturday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
    Sunday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

    ⭐ Water St. Cafe Favourites

    West Coast Crab Cakes

    A house tradition

    golden crab and shrimp cakes with corn sofrito and saffron aioli.

    Seafood Gnocchi

    Soft potato gnocchi tossed with jumbo prawns, scallops, and manila clams in a lemon dill cream.

    Braised Beef Short Ribs

    Slow-braised until tender, served with seasonal vegetables and rich pan jus.

    Bison Carpaccio

    Thin-sliced bison with peppercorn crust, truffle aioli, capers, and balsamic glaze. Upgrade with focaccia.

    Mushroom & Truffle Butter Gnocchi

    Wild and cultivated mushrooms folded into creamy truffle sauce with chèvre.

    Smoked BC Salmon Plate

    Local smoked salmon paired with crisp greens and bright accompaniments.

    Crab & Shrimp Chowder

    A creamy, comforting bowl with seafood highlights, loved by regulars.

    🍽️ Dining Experience

    Set in a heritage Gastown building, with exposed brick and tall windows.

    Main floor offers bright, bustling energy, while the second floor provides an intimate setting with live music.

    Known for attentive service and a classic bistro atmosphere.

    Evenings often feature live jazz performances upstairs.

    🅿️ Parking & Accessibility

    Valet service available (commonly $8–12).

    Street parking nearby (limited to ~2 hours, higher evening rates).

    Waterfront Station just a short walk

    SkyTrain, SeaBus, and West Coast Express all connect here.

    Wheelchair accessible with accessible seating available.

    📍 Landmarks & Location

    Located in the heart of Gastown, directly across from the famous Steam Clock.

    Steps away from cobblestone streets, boutique shops, and historic buildings.

    A Vancouver staple since 1988, making it a go-to dining spot for both tourists and locals.

    📱 Ordering Options

    Dine-in with online reservations available.

    Takeout and delivery offered directly through the restaurant.

    All-day menu covers lunch, dinner, and late-night dining.

    Happy Hour & Tapas menu on the second floor with shareable plates and drink specials.

    💬 Customer Feedback

    Guests rave about the crab cakes, gnocchi, and short ribs as must-try dishes.

    The historic charm and live music make it a favorite for date nights and special occasions.

    Pricing is seen as premium but worthwhile, though some note variable consistency on busy nights.

    Desserts like tiramisu and budino, along with house-baked focaccia, get frequent mentions.