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Dockside Restaurant, Vancouver, BC

Dockside Restaurant

4.2 (3968)
CAN$30 and under
Northwest
1253 Johnston Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC V6H3R9

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Located on the waterfront where Granville Island faces the city, guests can enjoy panoramic views across False Creek to the world-famous cityscape of Yaletown and beyond to the mountains of the North Shore.

The open dining room is relaxed yet refined, wrapped in spectacular floor to ceiling windows, while the lounge offers warm intimate surroundings for evening cocktails.

The award-winning seasonal patio (patio closed October to March) catches sunlight from morning to afternoon and is an oasis of calm, disturbed only by the occasional sound of boats making their way along False Creek.

Whether dining inside or outside the views are stunning!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Josef Driemel
  • Catering
    Please email inquiries to info@docksidevancouver.com
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy our options for Private Dinning! Parties of 20 or more only.
  • Neighborhood
    Granville Island
  • Cross street
    Located at the East end of Granville Island, in the Granville Island Hotel.
  • Parking details
    Granville Island Pay parking
  • Public transit
    We look forward to welcoming you to the Dockside Restaurant. Paid parking is available on Granville Island on a first-come-first-serve basis. We recommend allotting a bit of extra time to assist you in finding a space on weekends and holidays.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,968 people are saying

Dockside Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dockside Restaurant offers "gorgeous views of False Creek," making it a standout location. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive service" and the delightful patio dining experience. While some find the food "delicious," others suggest improvements. The ambiance is "comfortable and relaxing," ideal for brunch or a casual lunch.
3,968 Reviews
  1. Nick

    Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was adequate but un-attentive, food was presented beautifully but in small portions BUT was by no means outstanding to eat. Deserts were massively over priced.

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  2. Michelle

    Edmonton / Northern Alberta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a true quality dining experience in every respect. We love it and try to go every time we visit. The consistency has been great over the years.

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  3. Beverly

    Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t beat the location/ambiance. We went for Happy Hour. There isn’t one anymore. No Sauvignon blanc wine. Wine very expensive. Food was mediocre. Service was very good. I used to come here with a group for lunch monthly. We stopped coming as the chef kept changing and the menu became limited. We were advised same this time. New chef stopped HH. The location is best in Vancouver but probably won’t return as prices don’t reflect quality of food.

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  4. Steve VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Servers are not very attentive at all. Sat down and wasn’t greeted to take drink order for almost 20 minutes. I expected more as I have been there many years ago and took a friend there visiting from out of town

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  5. Kate

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Servers were nice but incredibly understaffed. We waited for 1.5 hours before we were served, and then had to send steak back for being very overcooked. Food was subpar and not at all worth the price we paid. Server did give us a discount for the poorly cooked food which was appreciated but overall management of this restaurant was chaotic and a stressful place to dine.

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  6. Jenny

    Vancouver / British Columbia9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice view and sitting outside was great. The service was very slow. They removed the Happy Hour when we specifically made the booking for this offer. The food service was very slow compared to the drink services. The value of the New Menu items was high and a bit disappointing compared to the old menu. Overall we had a great time celebrating our anniversary but felt we overpaid for drinks and food when we were supposed to be in happy hour.

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  7. Pia

    Denver / Colorado12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my husband there for Father’s Day lunch. It wasn’t too busy and the service was a bit slow, but our waitress was very nice and friendly. She apologized for the delay on the food coming out, which took an hour !The food in general was ok, I wish they had a more extensive menu, and more seafood forward. It seems like the menu needs some updates and something more modern rather than just eggs benny and classic breakfast platter or burgers. The views were the best part :)

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  8. Irma

    Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, the only thing they took too long to serve the food. Other than that great 👍

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  9. Pierre

    Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We came in for dinner last night and unfortunately had an unpleasant experience. Shortly after starting our meal, we found a hair in one of the mussel dishes. The waiter took the plate away promptly, but there was no apology or follow-up. After waiting around 15 minutes with no update or acknowledgment, we decided to leave and asked for the dish to be removed from the bill.

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  10. Alexis

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is good but not impressed with the service. Recommend the location and the view not so much the restaurant itself.

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FAQs

Dockside Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 685-7070.

Dockside Restaurant is rated 4.2 stars by 3968 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. Granville Island

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
Google Map for Dockside Restaurant

1253 Johnston Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC V6H3R9

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located at the East end of Granville Island, in the Granville Island Hotel.
  • Neighborhood
    Granville Island
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Granville Island Pay parking
  • Public transit
    We look forward to welcoming you to the Dockside Restaurant. Paid parking is available on Granville Island on a first-come-first-serve basis. We recommend allotting a bit of extra time to assist you in finding a space on weekends and holidays.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Josef Driemel
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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