I was here for wedding. What a gorgeous menu! The crab cakes were so fresh and so amazing! The halibut was perfectly cooked with the most amazing potato side dish I have ever tasted. It was like scalloped potatoes that were fried in butter. The outside was so crispy and the inside was so full of creamy goodness! I had to steal my younger brothers because I just couldn't get enough. Next was... more

The view was pretty and the waiter was both kind and amicable. The atmosphere: freezing but it warmed up by the end of the night literally but not figuratively, sadly.

We ordered the squid (typical) crab cakes (average) and prime rib roast to share. The meat was fatty, the Yorkshire pudding flat and the veggies were plenty. It was all just...fine. I suppose if I was looking for a buffet type... more

A buddy of mine was staying in the hotel while visiting on a work trip, so I met him here as I had never tried any of the beers they brew.

We went for the lounge as the dining room would have been a bit much for bumpkins like us. As it was, this was the nicest place I had been in for some time. Dockside gets full marks for atmosphere/decor and above average marks for service. Additionally, the... more

Average food and beer. The food was not served at the right temperature - not warm enough. Our server had a bit of a snobbish attitude. The location and views are wonderful.

Food wasn't worth the price. Atmosphere was beautiful. Restaurant was beautiful. A little pricey for what it is as far as the food was concerned

What an Amazing Brunch! Amazing service. Was top notch. I had the eggs Benny with spinach and local mushroom, with crispy real potatoes.y husband had the burger was nice size and packed full of flavor lots of fresh toppings and a generous amount of fries. Will defiantly come back.
My eggs had shells in them if was fixed promptly, with a lot of apologies and new order was brought ASAP. My... more

Wish I could give it a 3.5, doesn't deserve 3.

Ate here after 2 hours of SUP in false creek. We were slightly underdressed so points to the staff for treating us like we were as well dressed as the rest.

Fish and chips was great, portions were HUGE. Amazing cocktails, sangria good (I recommend the white).

What was slightly lacking was the service. Too long between seeing our waiter, we would... more

meal was amazing service was amazing and we sat outside on the patio and that was awesome!
Oh and the beer was great too wish it was sold at the bc liquor store tho oh well i'll have to go back i guess

I have eaten here before and had a good meal, but this time was a disaster. The food was slow arriving and we were not offered bread while we waited. We ordered two appetizers, but we only got one. The one that did arrive was cold, and arrived at the same time as the main course. The roast beef and Yorkshire pudding were dry, with no gravy.
To cap it all, the restaurant was cold. All the... more

Nice place to have breakfast/brunch. Salmon Benedict is my favorite. Nice dockside view and always enjoy the walk in Granville island after the meal.

Came here on fathers day,

OMG is the view beautiful or what! I love their patio, its just so gorgeous here. One of the nicest patios i have ever seen in vancouver by far. Professional waiters!

We came here for brunch and it was delicious the food came out super fast! Will def go back here again

We had lunch on the patio and the views were amazing

To start we shared the crab & shrimp cakes - was delicious!
Had the halibut & substitue yam fries
I enjoyed my meal - very tasty
The Mr had steak & eggs - he was stuffed couldn't finish the whole plate

Service was decent - there was an odd hostess but maybe it's just me finding her odd...

Will return!!!!

It was a warm and sunny Sunday afternoon. That morning, we had disembarked from our cruise ship from our Alaskan cruise. After some sightseeing, we ended up at Granville Island looking for a bite to eat.

We got seated on the patio at our request. The brunch service was over, so we ordered small plates. This included a pizza, sweet potato fries, crab cakes, and spring rolls. All were very good.... more

Service just ok
Food just ok
Prices are way to high for what they deliver
Won't be back

It was a beautiful sunny Saturday on the patio. Ufortunately they do not take patio reservations but try to be accomodating. Service was attentive and well paced and we all enjoyed our meals. We started with the 7 leaf salad which was nicely prepared and a cut above the norm. I had prime rib which was perfect and my companion enjoyed chioppino which was characterized as excellent. The meat was... more

Pros: Went here for brunch. Beautiful view and food was good (well, you are paying for it - $15 for four spring rolls!). Restaurant was clean and scenic. Decor was nice. Parking was easy to find.

Cons: Staff - Their staff seems new and extremely inexperienced. We had reservations and the restaurant was 1/3 full when we arrived. There were three staff at the host table but they couldn't figure... more

Best patio in Vancouver! If you want a killer view, this is where you go. Service was a little slow but the food and view made up for it.

Went for Mothers Day brunch and they had a great selection of food, seated us quickly (and they were packed) and great service (Jonathan!) plus the Mimosa's for $4.95 was excellent deal.

The live music was a bit of an odd selection (steel guitar Cajun music) but OK.

A bit pricey buffet ($69.95++) for a us because we are vegetarian so always feel I'm paying for meat and oyster eaters so not... more

We only stayed for appetizers. But the location was breathtaking. Service was mediocre, the server seemed overwhelmed. What we had for food was excellent and it was decently priced. The other entrees looked amazing coming out of the kitchen. Will be going back next time I'm here!!

I came here with a big group mostly family for an occasion and have to say was a bit disappointed.

The location is great with floor to ceiling windows giving you one of the best views of False Creek and the surrounding neighbourhood. The decor is very ordinary so nothing to drag about. It looks like the place has been recently renovated.

The service was great, our server was very polite yet... more

Went to Dockside for a dinner-time family celebration where people arrived at various times throughout the meal - a challenge for any establishment. Not only did the staff provide attentive, highly accommodating service throughout, the food was excellent, and their attention to our group - including a 2-year old - made the evening a tremendous success. Thanks for a great evening!

I had my birthday here on a Friday night. The restaurant had no music or good vibe. The server was a guy in his 30s; he never bothered to ask to refill my drink. The service was generally poor. The food took forever to arrive. They also charge per person if you bring in cake or any outside food! How cheap of them when their food is sooo pricey!
We left at 11pm on a Friday night and were the... more

I hate to be forgotten or nickel and dimed for everything. I went for the Sunday brunch and the person did not stay to the stated time I was forgotten by my server and when asked for bread to go with the salad charged 3.80 and not told there would be a surcharge. TOTALLY NOT WORTH GOING HERE !!! When I spoke to manager I was put off and told I could have her business card so the quality would... more

During dineout 2015, me and my other friends decided to try Dockside. I made reservation couple days before for 5 people and requested for good view. That night was raining hard and of course we got pretty wet. I thought the restaurant will prepare the table for us upon arrival; fact we had to wait for 15 minutes. After we waited we got booth seat that's actually only fit for 4 people. So 3... more

I do not recommend this place due to the quality of 1: atmosphere 2: service 3: price

I would gladly pay more for great quality surroundings and food. But honestly this place felt like an upgraded cafeteria. The view can be nice when in appropriate seating area. Noise level is terrible due to tiles and poor sound deadening.

Had lunch for Mom's birthday. Being a Monday on a rainy day, it was empty. Plenty of parking which was nice. Usually I would have to make few rounds before being able to park. Our waitress was nice and explained the specials. I had the chicken brie panini with ceasar salad. It was delicious. My mom's dockside hamburger was overdone. Dad's salmon pasta was good, but could have been better with... more

Great Christmas brunch. A nice substitute for my traditional Sutton Place Christmas brunch. A lot of yummy seafood, salads, assorted cheese , egg bennys , omelette and waffle station and turkey, chicken and prime rib carvings.
Food =4.5 star
Service= 3 star at best. The staff seem to be trying hard to please but need to know there duty and responsibility as a server. I should not have to ask... more

It's been a long while since I've been to dockside. I was more than pleasantly surprised by the quality and taste of the food and service. And the price of wine was better than any other comparable restaurant.
Between my party of 5, we tried the sable fish which was amazing and tender, the lingcod, the rack of lamb, the pappardelle and then zucchini "unpasta". Everything was fantastic.
Try the... more

The restaurant offers two New Year Eve packages: Dinner Package ($139.95 per person) followed by the dancing party and the party only ($34.95 per person). We decided to celebrate New Year 2014 by joining the party at this restaurant and bought $34.95 tickets.

When we arrived we found out that we were not allowed to sit at the tables, even though there were lots of sitting available. Can you... more

Wanted to check this place out for drinks around sunset. A short walk from the Granville Public Market, located in the hotel. It wasn't busy so we were seated next to the window with a great view outside. Service was okay, the cocktail and beer selection was good

Went down to Granville Island to let my son play on the bouncey castles at False Creek Community Centre, and when he was all played out we decided we should grab a brunch right there on the island. Right nextdoor is the Dockside restaurant, and thank goodness it was.
When we went in, they were hosting a beautiful wedding reception (congrats Fayaz and Nabil) across the hall from the main... more

Came here for brunch with a few friends. We sat out on the patio which was good as it was a hot sunny day. The hostess was friendly and quick. The server was also quick to get our order and drinks. The coffee was a little bland and watered down.

We had ordered a squid appetizer which was really good. Had a little spice to it to give it a kick, but not so much to ruin your palette. I ordered... more

Excellent food, enjoyable staff and comfortable atmosphere day or night, inside or out. I highly recommend the wild mushroom ravioli.

As recommended by a friend , I came at a sunny noon in summer , not very busy at the patio when we arrived at 11 ish am ,but it's all full when we left ,excellent food,beautiful views , I am not a big fan for the entree hand peeled shrimp croissant ,but liked the local fish pasta that I ordered , I went back the next day just wanted to share the same food with my mom. Better services than the... more

Never had a bad experience here, love the patio by the fire place... Great tasting menu, great view. Very romantic

Great for Breakfast

We stayed at the Granville Island Hotel so had breakfast here and it was very good both days. They have a variety of romantic seating areas outside around the fireplace and by the water. Great place to socialize.

Fabulous view...food so-so

I have eaten at this restaurant many times. The view and ambience of the patio is hard to beat!! The food is hit and miss.
The Cobb Salad is consistent and good. The other items that I have eaten do not hold up to the price. I have found their aioli on various sandwiches to be tasteless. The Shrimp croissant... more

In the past, we've found the service here to be excellent. This time it was quite lackadaisical. Nonetheless, we'd return. The food was good and the young kids with us were very pleased with both the food and coloring book/crayons provided. Clean and with a great view.

so dissapointing

My boyfriend and I have been coming to this restaurant for about 5 yrs now. We come on every special occasion and get so excited. We were so dissapointed on our last visit we will probably never come back....the food was HORRIBLE it tasted like buffet food, everything was cold and tasteless. He had the duck and I had the cioppino both $34 meals. The waiter never once came up & asked how... more

Good Brekkie

Had the dockside omelette 3 days in a row. Fantastic. Cant speak to their dinners, but if breakfast was any indicator then: great food, nice views, hit/miss staff, very pricey.

Fantastic patio

Amazing open patio. Private spaces with gorgeous sightlines. Excellent food with interesting presentation. Friendly, knowledgeable staff

Perfect spot

We were two ladies enjoying lunch. The staff were efficient and friendly yet discreet enough to allow my friend and me to chatter away without feeling interrupted by the service. In spite of each of us only having one course, there was no pressure on us to move on and we felt that we could easily have spent the whole sunny afternoon there. The food was fresh, tasty and satisfying. Needless to... more

High prices but great view

The roasted beet and arugula salad was nicely presented but seemed overpriced considering the tiny amount of beet it actually contained. My husband enjoyed his rather small serving of grilled ling cod with quinoa and I was satisfied with the fish papardelle carbonara, though it too seemed overpriced for a pasta dish. An exuberant table nearby raised the noise level to energetic, but our server... more

A beautiful spot for outdoor dining

Dockside restaurant patio has a spectacular view both during the day and at nighttime. Some of the indoor tables also have the same view but the ambience isn't the same. The food is good at lunch and brunch, with plenty of selection for all palates. The service we received at lunch was friendly but not very efficient. We ordered bread but had to ask for side plates and I had to remind our... more

Never Again

This restaurant is totally over hyped on its own website and very misleading. It is located a long way away from the centre of Granville Island where the real ambience and vibrant atmosphere is at it's best. The restaurant feels like a canteen attached to the hotel next door. The plastic tables and noisy kids didn't get things off to... more

View , fire pits and loungy

Finally got to try this incredibly atmospheric patio. My parents where staying at the Granville island hotel and we were late for my original plans so I walked downstairs and took a look at dockside. With a martini in hand, I sat down and took stock of one of the best views in town. I couldn't leave. Menu was varied the food was excellent and the service was spot on.

Great food, Poor service

3 of us celebrating birthday. Great view. Each ordered drink & seafood appetizer. Taste okay. Main course: prime ribs and rack of lamb. Also got another appetizer, crab cakes. Both entrees & crab cakes very good, other than little overcooked meat. They never refilled our water. Sorbet for dessert, pretty good, then got the bill. We have used entertainment coupon (can reduce up to $24 for one... more

Disappointing

We have been regular summer diners at Dockside but this was our first visit this year. From the point of view of its location and ambience, the Dockside patio is fabulous and the service is great. However, the menu offered on BC Day was limited and boring. I ordered the Marine Cobb salad and it was uninspired. The prawns were cooked with what tasted like a commercial BBQ sauce. My wife had the... more

Never Disappoints!

Outstanding food and exceptional service with one of the most gorgeous views. Our waitress was very personable & helpful without being phony. Captures the essence of the Vancouver dining experience.

Outstanding venue

Booked a Sunday brunch for 2 on a sunny & warm Aug. 3. The venue has a spectacular view of the False Creek marina. Although our table was inside the restaurant because we were seated right at the patio doors which were open, it felt like we were outside. Service was attentive without being intrusive. My table-mate dropped her fork and a server (not ours) without prompting came by quickly with a... more

Best in Town

We have eaten at this restaurant many times and take family and friends there.
The Staff are all just wonderful, friendly and give the best service in town. The
quality of the food is extremely high and delicious.
I always check to see if this is available for booking when I need to eat out.

West coast dining at its best

Stunning location with a great view not just in the daytime but spectacular at dusk and after dark. Many interesting choices on the menu, great presentation and very good service. Fabulous seafood chowder! Everyone in our party of 5 was more than pleased. Really enjoyed the un-pasta made with zucchini ribbons and delicious sauce. Great for late evening dinner. Will definitely return.

Carl

Everything was great - as usual. I wish I had made a note of our waiter's name so that I could again commend him for his excellent manner and service.

A Great Pre-Fireworks Lunch

Gathered with friends for a pre-fireworks lunch mid afternoon. After a frustrating drive into the city it was a relief to get seated and a cool beverage in hand. Had a water side table on a brilliant day with views of the False Creek waterfront. Great selection of beers and a great wine list. I had one of the best... more

great food

This was a celebration for a Birthday. We had not attended for several years. While the wine list was fairly extensive, there was almost nothing below $50.00 a bottle, a little steep we thought. So we settled on cocktails instead. The food was very very good! The tenderloin melted in my mouth, and the rest of the guests at our table were similarly impressed.My only suggestion would be to have a... more

Nice restaurant

Food was good, restaurant was lovely, but what you really come here for is the view of the water and the Vancouver skyline. Great place for drinks and chilling out especially in the summer. Also a great place to bring guests from out of town.

All good, but wine overpriced

We enjoyed our dinner at Dockside very much - the food and the service were very good and the setting is pretty unbeatable. They have a good wine list of local wines, which we found a bit overpriced in general, but still enjoyed.

Summer time and the livin' is easy

I gather with a group of former co-workers twice per year, once in summer, once in winter. Years ago, we used to have a holiday cookie exchange. Then we said, scrap baking, let's just have a potluck brunch. Then we said, scrap December, let's go with January. Then we said, scrap cooking, let's meet in a restaurant. Then we said,... more

Stunning Views

We had breakfast each of our three days at the hotel. Views down False creek are fantastic. Staff were friendly and prompt. Food was delicious.

Poor service

Tables not cleared between servings, server was Friendly but always unavailable when we needed service.

Review of Dockside

Loved it! Open late on a busy fireworks night but it was quiet and found a lovely spot with a view of the water. Food was amazing!

Pre-Theatre or Pre-Anything Excellence

Dockside restaurant delivers again. While we live local, Dockside on Granville Island feels like an away game. The outside area adjacent to the Boardwalk, the great tavern area and the open feel to one of the best west coast style restaurants you will find. Excellent Craft beer to start or for those who prefer, well prepared cocktails, a well chosen... more

Always pleases

Probably go there every couple of months and always delights

Great Spot, Great Meal

Dockside hits all the marks again. For a pre-Theatre meal - this time - it was a great meal delivered on the schedule we wanted (we had a couple of hours and didn't want our meal too quickly) and the food was excellent. Tuna, Squid and Mussels appies were all excellent, well proportioned and very flavourful. Sablefish and prime rib were both excellent. Wine list has enough breadth to allow for... more

A no hassle patio

The attraction here is the wonderful patio. The food is good but not great, the prices are not low but not outrageous. But it is a great place to sit and enjoy just being outside, without dogs or people bothering you for money

Great view, but rushed out.

Met up with friends for drinks and appies last week on the patio. Had made resos, plenty of seats free when we got there (6pm) and our food was very tasty. Unfortunately though, it seemed as though our server couldn't get us out of there fast enough and kept coming by our table (we had finished eating, but still had drinks to finish) to see if we'd settled up. After the 3rd pass or so, we felt... more

Good Value

Convienent location, accommodating staff, good service,nice atomsphere, appetizing food, clean washrooms, what more could a person want.

Great food experience

The Dockside is a great restaurant for either dress up or casual dining. The food was wonderful great presentation and best of the the taste was really great!! We sat outside with a nice dockside view the outside temp was just right and the service was worthy of a very nice tip!
If you are looking for a nice place... more

Great attention to detail

The restaurant accommodated our gluten and dairy free diet which was much appreciated. Food was delicious and service attentive.

service, food and location great

There were 6 of us and we sat outside with a great view of the water and the experience was enhanced by watching the ships and the water activity. As night fell the apartments across the harbour came alive. The service was excellent, Shane, was friendly and attentive and met our every need. The food was excellent as well. I had the prime rib others had the pasta, salmon and all were totally... more

awesome deck and views but

Beautiful summer evening, I really wanted to check out this deck that has been voted #1 in Vancouver. I had a reservation but they wouldn't accept it for the deck it applied ONLY for the inside dining but we managed to get a spot outside that had beautiful views of the bay and docked boats, the modern apartment buildings lining... more

Nice venue, adequate food

The Dockside restaurant patio is a lovely setting for a summer meal. I ordered the ciopinno which was very light! (I was still hungry). The rose wine was served warm and the ice cream sandwich was tough to eat. The service was good.

Dinner at Dockside

Enjoyable experience although waiter mixed up our order with another table and two of our entrees sat there until the people asked us if it was meant for our table. The manager responded quickly she offered deserts on their tab. She was excellent apologetic but did not make excuses which was great.
All in all a very enjoyable experience. One other comment the wines are overpriced so we did not... more

Outdoor Patio was fabulous

I enjoyed the new outdoor partially covered seating area; it gives an extra elegance to the atmosphere. Indie was a very attentive server and very pleasant and fun. we will definitely be back

Delicous

Great ambience, service, food and beer! The sablefish and halibut were cooked to perfection. The legendary chili squid was not really that legendary but the crab & shrimp cakes and sugar prawns made up for them. Could have drunk way too many glasses of Cartwright Pale Ale.

More like 2.5 stars

First of all, we made a reservation months ahead of time on OpenTable for a weekday afternoon. I requested outdoor seating, weather permitting. When we arrived, we asked to sit outside since it was a gorgeous day. No tables were available outside, which was a huge bummer. So, the lesson here is that they apparently ignore the comments section of... more

Oasis in the City

I've eaten here a number of times, but must say this is the best meal to date. The food has improved a notch (from very good to excellent) and the peaceful patio setting is a wonderful relaxed atmosphere compared to others known for their views in English Bay or Kits Beach. If you want to relax and have a fine meal, try Dockside.

More like 2.5 stars.

OK, so first of all, we made a reservation months ahead of time on OpenTable for a weekday afternoon. I requested outdoor seating, weather permitting. When we arrived, we asked to sit outside since it was a gorgeous day. No tables were available outside, which was a huge bummer. So, the lesson here is that they apparently ignore the comments section of OT reservations. The... more

Expected better

I had been here before and enjoyed it so I thought it would be a nice place to bring my mother for a birthday brunch. When I made the reservation, I filled out the special request section, stating that it was my mother's birthday. There was no acknowledgement of this at all and although I hadn't led her to expect anything, I was a bit disappointed. The service was quite slow and we waited 30... more

Expensive, but excellent

Fortunate to find free parking while attending a family function. Valet service is available, and probably needed during busy times. Great venue: water front, views of Yale Town, and plenty of boat activities. We occupied the large room on the south side; bar and kitchen close by. The food we saw being prepared and going into the resturant looked awesome.... more

Great food, great service

Delicious meal with fantastic waitress and serving staff. We sat on the patio and had a wonderful view of the water and the boats in the harbor. This restaurant may be a bit pricey for some budgets, but if you're going to "splurge" for a night, this is definitely the place to do it.

super

A perfect ending to a day in Vancouver the view is magnificent and the food tasty drinks where cold and the company delightful.

Always Excellent

My boyfriend and I had our first date at Dockside so we decided to have our anniversary dinner there last week. We were very please with the food overall and I loved that there were a number of gluten free options for me (I am celiac). It's such a great spot for romantic evenings in the summer, overlooking the water <3

Food and service

Food was not fresh. Items seemed like they were microwaved. Yorkshire pudding was a solid rock...old and stale. Brownie could break a tooth. Plenty of staff... But inconsistent service...suggest the hostesses focus on the customer rather than themselves. Spent more time in group huddles than on customer service (Our waiter was pretty good except he took away our menus before we had ordered so... more

Average food/service

Great view of the harbor, yet my salmon was overcooked and dry. Friend's halibut was very good. Three others had steak that was good but not great (for the price). Service was lacking many times, and I believe the automatic 18% gratuity made our table of 11 less looked after than others.

A City Gem

Dockside has been a local fave in the heart of tourist country! As a local, I've been going there for years for speak occasion lunches, brunches, work-meetings, cocktails, etc. The views are stunning. The food is decent. Like many restaurants in Vancouver with great views the food is rather overpriced for the quality. It's decent, run-of-the-mill eats and drinks, despite the cost and unmatched... more

Great Location & Food

As the name of this restaurant suggests, it is located right beside a harbor and overlooks millions of dollars in yachts. Set on the south side of False Creek and overlooking Yaletown, the vista is one of the nicest citycapes that you could imagine. The restaurant is surrounded by glass and the layout is very airy. The wait staff is... more

I have been there many times before for lunch this time was for brunch food was good but menu was limited service was very good view was great most of all on line reservation was fantastic no waiting on the line very quick.

Unbeatable view...

\u2026the seafood cioppino was excellent as was the salmon\u2026The service was very disappointing in that the waiter couldn't be bothered to tell us the "specials", we heard them via another waiter at the next table just as we got our food. I was not impressed as all three items mentioned we would have ordered, including a bottle of wine, the restaurant lost out as did we.

Lcation, Location, Location

Dockside is an upscale dining experience with an emphasis on the experience. If they solely relied on their great location on False Creek at the eastern-most edge of Granville Island ( and they could easily ), I would not be writing this review. Outdoor seating with the quality food and service on a beautiful day-priceless. We had a wonderful lunch.... more

Unflattering Un-pasta

The un-pasta (which I was looking forward to) was very disappointing. I had it last year and it tasted so much better and had a lot more flavour. Last year it was served in a bowl (as it should) and this time on a flat plate with the sauce all around. It was very overpriced to have a mound of Zuchinni strings (which may have cost a whole $1) be served at $19.

Superb Food; but not Prepared

They could not find our reservation; scrambled to set up our table for 10. Despite calling day before to re-confirm. Seemed the hostesses and our waitress were new; we received menus that were not in affect.They were clearly overwhelmed by July 1st. When our meals did come up, it took some effort to get the plate for the BBQ, plus cutlery and other items missing. It was chaos. They were out of... more

RATED NO 1 patio - last 3 years

I love the ambience , location and the food. I go there quite often.
I love every thing about this restaurant.
Your guests are left speechless.
This is 5* PLUS
AND THE PRICES ARE REASONABLE.

Incredible food, subpar service

We enjoyed a wonderfully prepared meal. The evening would have been made complete if the service had been to the same level as the food. We reserved a table, which was not ready for us upon arrival. No big deal, we could take a seat in the lounge and wait, which is what we did. Unfortunately no one appeared to want to serve us a drink while we waited. After ten minutes the bar tender, who had... more

Nice view and ambience

I made a reservation for the dockside 1week in advance, I love his easy if is to modify our reservation instantly and hassle free. When I got there the hostess were very friendly in the greeting, we were quickly seated and has our orders taken by a wonderful server. He was extremely humorous and we loved it. The food was prepared perfectly and was delicious with out wine and the scenic view. I... more

The only reason this review isn't a 1 star for me was the patio and the hostess team. We rolled in around 7 with some out of town guests and were seated promptly on the patio without a reservation. I had really high hopes, but I was so so let down.

Where do I begin? Our server was not warm or friendly, she was dry and boarderline rude. I was so shocked, I thought it was a shtick and she would... more

A wonderful lunch

My daughter and I went to this restaurant for lunch the other day. I specifically wanted to go there to dine on the patio as the view is amazing. Unfortunately, the weather was threatening and we opted for inside. No worries there! We were seated right by the floor to ceiling windows and might as well have been outside! We had a wonderful lunch, the service and food was great, and we will... more

great and not great

The view awesome, The brunch jazz band awesome. Service very very slow ... had reserved a table and it was not ready - we were 8 minutes late - but still ... waited long time for anyone to bring even water ...Brunch menu not great at all if you are gluten and dairy free! Server was knowledgeable and when not asked the kitchen. Still, so much more is possible to be GF and DF!@! Had to search for... more

A Pleasant Evening

It was altogether a pleasant dining experience, with friends from another country. The only problem was the noise level, very difficult at times for those of us over 60. We did understand that Saturday evening would be busy, though and would be happy to return at a less busy and less noisy time.

A Perennial Favourite

We live about 10 minutes walk from Dockside and the food is reliably good so we often have brunch or lunch there for 2 or 3. It is always worth waiting to hear about the specials before deciding!

Great Patio !!!

Wonderful patio layout, with public walk-way well separated from patio space (unlike a near-by competitor restaurant location). Nicely shaded - but not disrupting of view out towards False Creek / City. Food & Service was good. Enjoyed the pizza offerings - especially the Fig topped pizza. Hope to be back on another sunny day, soon!!!

Worth a visit for food and location

I will definitely return for the chili squid and would like to try the zucchini pasta next time (I had the halibut and it was very good but $34 is a cheeky price point, although expected since it's in a hotel). I do appreciate the ocean wise commitment, as well as notifications regarding items for those with dietary restrictions (I am gluten intolerant), so those were both a plus. Our waitress... more

Mediocre at best

Lovely setting. View of boats. Nice outdoor patio. Fish and chips batter was oily and gooey, and fish pieces were very small. A disappointment. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly at the beginning but when it was time to get the bill, he was nowhere to be seen. And the restaurant was only ¼ full if that. It is a shame as the restaurant itself is very very nice, and view and setting to... more

Nice dining with view on False Creek

After a stroll around Yaletown and Granville Island we arrived at 7 pm. We were seated on the heated terrace. Nice atmosphere. Good food and wine. The Dockside Ciopino is great! Friendly service.

Dumb business

Tried to get in at 5:30 on Saturday night restaurant 1/4 full would not give us a table. Dumb, Dumb, Dumb

Brunch with my sisters

I took my two sisters to brunch on the outdoor patio. Lovely from the moment we came in and were greeted by sweet Daniela. Brunch menu suited our pretty picky healthy eating. Loved the poached eggs with quinoa, arugula (can't remember the name). I'm back again at night in July for an artists get together. Looking forward to it.

A nice dinner!

Food is good; outdoor seating is great; very busy on a Saturday evening, so service was a little bit over-stretched. Still a nice dinner overall.

Great food, and great view loved it , was there for a birthday lunch

Sitting By The Dock(side) of The Bay

Outdoor seating overlooking False Creek, a beautiful sunny afternoon and a delicious light meal, what else can you ask for! A plethora of local craft beers to choose from (onsite brewery) is what. We arrived for lunch (at 3:20 PM) but unfortunately the lunch sitting closed at 3:00PM and dinner sitting was not till 5:00 PM. The in between menu... more

Always a great choice

I always love my Dockside experience. Whether for a special occasion or just grabbing a bite, this place is perfect. THE PATIO IS OUTSTANDING...I could live there. And the food is always great...the duck I had recently was perfectly done, and I never go without ordering the Forno Flatbread.

Best dinner in Vancouver so far

The food here was absolutely impeccable. I had the trout chowder which was full of small chopped veggies, potato chunks and large bites of delectable trout. The grilled salmon with fingerlings cooked in duck fat was to die for. I requested rare on the salmon and it was done perfectly. Normally the chef does med so ask for rare if... more

Patio great, food so-so, service problematic

I came here with a friend for a birthday lunch. When we asked to sit at a separate table so we could have private conversation, we were denied because we had no reservation, even though lots of tables were available. Our table was very close to others in a long row. We had to wait and wait for someone to... more

Sunday Brunch.
Perfect location, perfect Benedict with Wild Sockeye Salmon, very good wine list with beautiful bc wines by the glass, excellent service, good old fashion live Jazz / Soul.

Beautiful location and good food

I looked forward to breakfast every morning the week I spent at this hotel. The food is always good and fresh. I liked the burgers as well. Service is fabulous!

Came here last Saturday for a good friend's birthday dinner. There were 9 of us, and we all know how hard good service can come by for larger groups.

I had trouble deciding between two wines, and our server was able to make an educated recommendation, and provide a sample of each for me. I ordered the Caesar salad, and the mussels, which were served in a tarragon cream sauce that evening. Both... more

Exquisite all around

I hadn't eaten at this restaurant in a few years and was extremely impressed when a group of 9 of us went there on Friday night. We ate in the main dining room, but I walked through the gorgeous patio area before the meal and that would also have been a terrific choice. The new decor is elegant yet not... more

The view

It may have the best view in Vancouver (Granville Island). The outdoor area is beautiful and very posh/comfortable. The food is ok and may be a little more expensive than it should be. I would recommend grabbing a bottle of wine and sit outside, maybe a flat bread.

Best patio in Vancouver

Claims the restaurant and I'm inclined to believe them. Located right on the marina with panoramic views over False Creek over to Yaletown. On good weather days, there's outdoor dining Ina very attractive area with gas fireplaces. I visited for breakfast while staying in the hotel (Granville island hotel) and was quite satisfied. The service was prompt and friendly. The... more

Can’t beat their patio

You really can’t beat their patio. Beautiful views of Science world, False Creek and downtown.
Not too sure why, but we ended up having two servers. One was average, and the other was extremely friendly and helpful.
As for food, the burgers were ok, again – average. But the prosciutto and fig pizza was extremely flavourful and enjoyable.
If you’ve... more

Wasted potential

Wife and I had lunch by reservation- good welcome - but after that service was mediocre -location on patio great -menu sensible as was price - to have beers posted but unavailable big oops for a brew house location. Great location though

The Halibut was very good, and the Caesar Salad was one of the better ones I have had.

The entire group I was with (over 20 people) enjoyed their meals.

The location is very nice (Granville Islad) ... Put it on your list and give it a try!!

Great In Hotel Restuarant & Lounge

The food is very good here. Lots of variety. Seafood, meat, poultry, pasta. Something for everyone. We were on the Lounge side. The in house brewed beers are very good.

Best deal on Granville Island

We went to the outside lounge area for afternoon snack We ordered a beer, ice coffee, Pizza, all for $27. The view is unbeatable compare to some other places in Granville. Go check out price at Granville food court, this place is a good deal consider comfortable seating, good service and view.

Too fancy, small portions, big prices

The prices are high.
The menu too fancy.
Food flavours are too experimental.
Never paid so much and left so hungry.
Convenient because the hotel room was upstairs and the ambiance is nice but that is where it ends .
Service was hit and miss depending on who the server was

Dockside is launching new à la carte and group dining menus just in time for spring and sunny weather. Executive Chef Simon James McNeil has developed a series of new, locally sourced dishes and entrées in house.

Immediately appealing, the watermelon cream soda float (with a macaron on top) was delicious, fruity, smooth, and full of flavour. Bringing summer flavours, the albacore tuna poke... more

Decent food, excellent servie

Must admit I was impressed throughout. Reasonably varied menu (not overwhelming) with something for all. Prices were fair for the location. Service really was great - attentive but not overbearing. Would not hesitate to recommend. Chowder was one of the best I have ever had. Calamari was chewy. Spring rolls were plain delicious!

Friendly and fun place to hang out in the evening

On a trip several of us met one evening for some drinks and conversation & to get caught up with each other.
The atmosphere was nice, beautiful location and friendly service.
Our waiter gave us a few free samples with our order, and was attentive, but not too attentive.
Some of the prices were a little higher than I'd have... more

Not quite what was expected

I was looking forward to the Dockside Restaurant as a special treat for our sons birthday. As it was a Saturday evening I made reservations for five back in January requesting a window table.
Alas we ended up in the middle just shy of the kitchen and in front of the bar. Our round table was sufficient for four but... more

We've taken clients to Dockside for lunch and were very pleased but dinner tonight was disappointing. Our Cornish hens were tough, nothing like the boned Cornish hens I've tried elsewhere such as La Terazza. We ordered a nice red wine that was too warm. When I mentioned this to our waitress she informed me that red wine is correctly served at room temperature. This may be what she's been told... more

I Went there for dine out Vancouver and our table of four was extremely disappointed. The service was alright, nothing to complaint about. But for $90 for two people it was simply terrible value for our money. The appetizers were really really small which was fine, but the so called main,a pork belly poutine was laughable, I'm all for sensible portion size but two pieces of bite sized meat and... more

Great Food and Great Service

Some of the most professional servers work here which seems to be rare in many restaurants these days. The menu selection is large and we have eaten both Breakfast and Dinner here and have enjoyed both. Preparation is well done and the quality of ingredients are top notch. Most tables have a view of the water.

New Years Eve 2013

We attended the New Years Eve party and saw in 2014. Our party consisted of two couples and we were warmly welcomed by Patrick who attended to us in an amicable fashiony all evening. The service was good and the food was excellent. In all we had a fantastic night. The only off put was when some people arrived at... more

A very disappointing Christmas Dinner

Sadly I write a poor review for Dockside Restaurant. This is been my husband and I choice of restaurant for Christmas Dinner for many years. In the past it has been a wonderful buffet. This year they tried a new set up with two buffets one for cold and hot mains and a second for hot vegetables and an assortment... more

great view, average food

Not much more to add here. Service was attentive and quick enough but food was underwhelming and pricey.

Christmas buffet an excellent meal

Checked in to the hotel just in time for our Buffet seating - and managed to get seated (and begin choosing foods) almost immediately. An amazing selection of hot and cold dish selections, right up to the desert and chocolate-fountain tables. Lines did grow longer as other diners made their way through the seating process.

Mixed feelings

We stayed at the Granville Island Hotel for 3 nights over Christmas and generally had a lovely stay. We had lunch upon arrival at the Dockside and everyone at the table enjoyed their food. I had the fig and prosciutto pizza which was very good although a tad salty (which considering the ingredients should not have been a surprise). Others... more

Worst service ever. Celebrated a friends bday and the server was incredibly rude and disrespectful. Even the birthday girl was utterly shocked at how much attitude we were given. When she spoke up the waiter simply disregarded her comments and gave us the bill. We were even charged 18% gratuity! Not impressed.

Eat before you go

Great food, wonderful service, but after a three course meal and more than $300.00 for two adults and two teens we went to Denny's to deal with the hunger. Eat before you go to avoid disappointment.

Service was appalling and the food was mediocre at best. Expected a lot more in terms of service and quality of food given the location and price. Was there for a friends bday and they did not advise us beforehand of their policy of charging $2.50 per person for taking the cake out. I would not suggest coming to this restaurant unless you are looking for disappointment.

Don't come here

Poor service followed by a small menu with 4 items will leave you disappointed. Their online menu and in house menu is not the same. For the price you pay you're not getting much, including complimentary bread.

Good but not plentiful food hampered by poor organization

This review is for the Christmas 2013 Dinner Buffet.
Unlike other Christmas buffets which have open-access stations for various food items and allow patrons to ease in and out quickly to refill their plates, Dockside set up only three food lines - as in line-ups: one for salads, appetizers and the carvery, one for hot entrees and sides, and one... more

Great food with amazing views

I have been three time to the dockside brewery and restaurant within the past two years and every single time, every aspect of the dining experience has been outstanding.
Hostess was very friendly in brining us to our table and to take care of all our shopping bags, server was exceptionally professional, natural and very friendly. Food absolutely outstanding, wild... more

Amazing view, inviting ambiance but Fish and chips tasted awful

From the location, to the view and great staff , this place is almost perfect!
Not until I ate my fish and chips; not one thing in my plate tasted good.
I normally am a food person and hardly ever complaint about any food but this one left such a bad taste in my mouth .

Disappointed

We took friends here for dinner and were very disappointed. When we first arrived the hostess took us to our table. It was round and placed for five when there were only four of us. She left without taking notice. We stood for a while wondering what to do. None of the staff noticed so we removed the extra chair... more

Excellent event venue

We recently held a cocktail reception for ~100 people in the lounge portion of the Dockside restaurant and we couldn't be more pleased!
The lounge itself had just the right ambience - sophisticated but not pretentious. Great patio with view of the water/inner harbour.
Service was excellent from start to finish. Carla was great at coordinating the details, and on... more

Food was not spectacular and m husband found a black hair in his pasta. I would recommend only ordering a glass of wine and enjoy the view.

I had the most amazing experience planning my wedding at Dockside. The food was out of this world, the coordinators were extremely nice, detailed and organized and the overall experience couldn't have been better. If you want to have a wedding that is not stressful, and you want amazing food have it at Dockside!

My first day in Vancouver, my family and I stopped at Dockside for a late afternoon lunch while exploring Glanville Island. Our guidebook said it had the best view in the city. Unfortunately, the day was overcast so we didn't get to enjoy the view.

Since we were there on an off hour, only the lounge menu was available (apps, pizzas, and burgers). I felt the service was a little pretentious,... more

This place was recommended by a few friends. I looked it up and it had the perfect view of the water. We ordered the crab shrimp stuffed artichoke and the chili squid. They were not bad. Interesting ideas but nothing I would order again next time. As for the entrees we shared the sablefish and the beef tenderloin. The sablefish was delicious. Perfectly cooked (not overly done) with just enough... more

The food and service are EXCELLENT. Gorgeous views from the dining room and patio. This is the place to go for on a sunny Vancouver day to soak in the views of this gorgeous city. Perfect for a special brunch with Mom, or a romantic dinner and definitely when you want to impress out of town guests. Love the patio here- THE place for drinks OR imagine having your dream summer wedding here?!?

Went to Dockside for a birthday dinner, loved the view and ambiance. Very bad service, had to ask for everything we needed, took a long time for her to take our order, although our server only appeared to have 3 tables of 2 people. We were at a table of 7. Food was awesome, would definitely go back and ensure that our server understands our previous concerns.

Thanks for a great dining experience last night...my wife and I loved our server, the food and your amazing view...will be back!

Nice food, nice view!

After walking around Granville Island for a bit, we took a walk over to Dockside. It's located inside a nice looking hotel. This place definitely does not have a brewpub feeling at all. You walk through the nice lobby, then you come to the nice restaurant, and at the bar is where you see the tap handles. Dockside seems to be an upscale restaurant that features the beers of a behind-the-scenes... more

A classy restaurant that happens to brew some OK beer. Though the view is limited to a few table, it is georgious of the Bay. The place is modern and attactive to tourists, with a nice large fishtank. Very busy in an off-tourist time, I still got to sample the wares and the bock seasonal and the pale were the drinkable ones this night. About a 5-minute walk from Gransville Island brewpub, so... more

Having just left Granville Brewery right down the street and really liking it, I was looking forward to this place. How disappointed I was. Tried 3 different beers, the Hefe, a Red and Pale Ale. All tasted weak with little body and no head retention. Maybe a tap problem? Or maybe just poor tasting beer? Didn't taste the food, though there were a lot of people eating. There was a wedding party... more

This place in on Granville Island, right on the harbour (part of the upscale Gransville Island hotel). Vancouver has a lot of nice parks along the waterfront, so this is one the few commercial areas that you can order a brew right beside the water. So the atmosphere is great! The brewmaster has over 30 years of experience, brewing at various places around the world, so he has a few interesting... more

Went here on Canada day so it was nice to sit outside on the patio and have a taster set and a salmon burger. The beers are a mix of quality with some efforts such as the stout and the pale ale being very average. The pilsner is a revelation as IMHO this is the best PIls in BC right now. That is alone enough of a reason to go back. The food is pretty good with the outdoor grill cooking the... more

Whilst searching around Granville Island for some decent sushi, which is horrendously lacking in such a trendy central location, me and a friend ended up at the Dockside in the Granville Island Hotel at the recommendation of the girl working at the cashier of the Granville Island Brewery gift shop. The pub half was closed so we ended up sitting in the patio area which had a spectacular view... more

The focus is on German style beers. Located in an upscale hotel on Granville Island which is also home to a large farmers market and many specialty shops, plus the Granville Island Brewery The beer is not bad, though a limited selection, usually only 5 beers on tap. The food is good but priced some what on the high side. Children are allowed in part of the place. The outdoor deck is nice as it... more