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Cardero's Restaurant

4.8 (4379)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
1583 Coal Harbour Quay, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E7

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Established in 1997, Cardero's is one of Vancouver's longest standing & top-rated restaurants. Nestled in the gorgeous waterfront neighbourhood of Coal Harbour, we offer an unbeatable location, intimate yet lively atmosphere, outstanding food, and exemplary service. You can cozy up by the fireplace in our lounge, enjoy the rustic, nautical ambience of our dining room, or watch the boats come in and out of the harbour on our heated and covered patio. At Cardero's, we take the utmost pride in providing you with a truly spectacular and memorable dining experience. While we are most famously known for our fresh seafood, we also offer a wide variety of classic west coast cuisine, wok dishes, and scrumptious desserts.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Pub, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Kleinfeld
  • Area
    Vancouver / British Columbia
  • Cross Street
    1583 Coal Harbour Quay
  • Parking Details
    Paid Street Parking & Parking Lot are available
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Cardero's Restaurant.

4.8

4.8
(4379)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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    Best Ambience

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    Hot spot

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    Great for outdoor dining

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    Great for scenic views

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    Lively

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    Best Ambience

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    Hot spot

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    Great for outdoor dining

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    Great for scenic views

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    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cardero's Restaurant offers "excellent food and service" with a stunning "harbour view." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff," and rave about dishes like the cedar plank salmon and seafood pasta. The lively atmosphere, combined with live music and a fabulous patio, makes it a "must-visit" in Vancouver.
4,379 Reviews
  1. Cliff Gold

    Toronto / Ontario40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good experience. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Our service staffer Jeremy was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and was very helpful. Food arrived at good intervals and tasted delicious. Restaurant was energetic and busy but good for group meals and company.

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  2. Geraldo

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant by water. Good service and a nice vibe inside. Family and date friendly place. Would definitely recommend

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  3. Mauro

    Toronto / Ontario7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been coming to Cardero’s for years every time I visit Vancouver. It never disappoints in terms of food, service and ambiance. The view of the Rockies while eating on the patio is spectacular!

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  4. Lana Gold

    Calgary / Southern Alberta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dining experience, we come back everytime we visit Vancouver

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  5. Bruce

    Vancouver / British Columbia16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never miss an opportunity to visit Cardero’s when we make the trip to Vancouver. Appetizer and mains were excellent as usual. Great service coupled with great food is an unbeatable combination. Look forward to our next visit.

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  6. Rob

    Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Wok Squid! Perfect scallops & prawns! Cajun rock cod good too. Fun pumpkin cheesecake! Usual friendly and professional service at Cardero’s beautiful location.

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  7. Bob

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good, but the quantity of muscles and fries given was very small and compared to others.

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  8. Joanne

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, delicious food, loved the ambience.
    Cardero's RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
    We love to hear such wonderful feedback and we're so happy you enjoyed dining with us. Thank you very much!

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  9. Wendy

    Hawaii13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and a beautiful view. We trust the great dining experience when entertaining out of town guests! You never disappoint! Thank you Cardero’s ❤️
    Cardero's RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
    It means a lot that you trust Cardero's when entertaining friends and family from out of town! We're happy the food, views and overall experience continue to make it a place you're proud to share with your guests. Thank you for your continued support.

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  10. Colleen Gold

    Saskatoon / Saskatchewan10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect dining experience food was outstanding and service! We had the fried oysters, bottle of BC white Chardonnay l, fish and chips. Truly a must when in Vancouver and beautiful view overlooking the Coal Harbour Marina.
    Cardero's RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
    We're happy you enjoyed everything, especially the service from our team. Thanks for recommending Cardero's as a must-visit in Vancouver. We hope to welcome you back next time you're in town!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Pub, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Kleinfeld
  • Area
    Vancouver / British Columbia
  • Cross Street
    1583 Coal Harbour Quay
  • Parking Details
    Paid Street Parking & Parking Lot are available
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

FAQs

Afternoons on the patio are a lovely pick, Cardero’s heated, covered patio and regular afternoon live music (noted 3–6 pm) make a relaxed, scenic visit especially enjoyable.

Yes, Cardero's is a lovely date-night choice: its waterfront harbour views, cozy fireplace lounge and many glowing anniversary and honeymoon visits make for a genuinely special evening.

Portions at Cardero's are generally generous, guests often call dishes plentiful, noting a big pot of mussels and a large cone of frites and leaving satisfied.

Cardero’s fills up at peak service, guests describe packed, very busy evenings and waits, while quieter visits let you linger by the fireplace in winter or enjoy a more conversation-friendly meal.

Yes, Cardero’s has a heated, covered patio/outdoor deck overlooking Coal Harbour, and guests frequently enjoy dining there for the views.

Yes, Cardero’s is family-friendly: reviewers note a kids’ menu and children enjoying kids’ chicken tenders, and the comfortable, covered patio (blankets/heaters) works well for family lunches.

Cardero’s serves up a warm, rustic West Coast vibe, an intimate yet lively dining room with a nautical feel, a cozy lounge by the fireplace, an open kitchen, and live music alongside stunning harbour views.

Yes, the covered patio welcomes diners with dogs: reviewers mention a small section of the patio set aside for guests with dogs, handy for people walking the Coal Harbour seawall.

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Online bookings at Cardero's Restaurant can only be made directly on their website.

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