Bread & Butter
Selection of bread or baked goods from our Pastry Chef Noel
Warm Olives
Marinated olive blend, citrus, grilled naan
bread
Cajun Fries
Dusted in our signature Cajun spice, garlic aïoli
Chickpea Hummus
House-made chickpea hummus, crispy chickpeas, sesame, EVOO, grilled naan bread
West Coast Crab Cakes
A Water St. Café tradition! Pacific rock crab, baby shrimp, panko breading, saffron aïoli
(Certified ocean wise)
Meatballs
Handmade pork, beef and veal meatballs,rich tomato sauce, fresh basil, cracked pepper
Jumbo Prawn Cocktail
Paprika poached tiger prawns, avocado mash, organic greens, house-made thousand island
dressing
(Certified ocean wise)
Bison Carpaccio
Albertan Bison, pink peppercorn crust, shavedparmesan, truffle aïoli, greens, EVOO, crispy capers
Crispy Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts
Roasted sesame & pistachios, smoked carrot purée, tahini dressing
Baked Feta
Herb marinated feta, amber honey, sundried tomato pesto, grilled naan bread
Wild Mushroom Arancini
6 pieces, truffle aïoli, balsamic glaze, basil pesto
house-made daily with love
Truffle Mushroom Gnocchi
The OG, mushrooms, truffle butter, chevre
Seafood Gnocchi
Jumbo black tiger prawns, baby scallops,lemon dill cream sauce
(Certified Oceanwise)
Pesto Gnocchi
Basil pesto, roasted garlic, pistachios, parmesan, asiago, broccolini florets
Gnocchi alla Puttanesca
Tomatoes, olive oil, olives, capers, fresh basil
& parsley, garlic, pearl onions
Grilled Salmon
Fire-grilled BC salmon, balsamic and honey pickled blueberries, seasonal vegetables, herb butter whipped potato
(Certified Oceanwise)
Surf & Surf
Miso sake BC sablefish, West Coast crab cake, miso yuzu vinaigrette, garlic butter broccolini, smoked carrot purée
(Certified Oceanwise)
Braised Short Ribs
Sous vide 72 hours, hoisin braised, candied garlic vinaigrette,
seasonal vegetables, herb butter whipped potato
New York Steak & Frites
Grilled 8oz. PEI blue dot striploin, salsa verde, cajun fries
Rib-Eye & Frites
Grilled 14oz. Sterling Silver rib-eye, salsa verde, cajun fries
Cauliflower au Gratin
Crispy capers, brie, curry spiced cauliflower, rosemary garlic panko, crispy cannellini bean cake, sundried tomato pesto, roasted red bell pepper coulis
33 years of pasta perfection
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, shallots, chili flakes, rosemary bread
crumbs, cracked chillies, parmesan
Rigatoni with Italian Sausage
House-made Italian sausage, shredded fennel, roma tomato, cracked chillies
Meatballs & Pappardelle
Handmade pork, beef & veal meatballs, rich tomato sauce, parmesan,fresh basil, cracked pepper
Spaghetti Alle Vongole
1lbs manila clams, garlic, shallots, chili flakes, white wine, heirloom tomato, fresh herbs (Certified Oceanwise)
Spaghetti Carbonara
Guanciale, free run egg yolks, parmesan, scallions
Baked Orecchiette Bolognese
Classic beef, veal & pork sauce, roma tomato, rosemary red wine demi glace, parmesan, fresh herbs, asiago, rosemary panko
Seafood Pappardelle
Jumbo prawns, fresh fish, clams, fresh herbs, white wine butter rose sauce Certified Oceanwise Certified Oceanwise
Daily Soup
Chefs daily selection
Caesar Salad
Whole leaf heart of romaine, shaved parmesan, crispy capers, rosemary bread crumbs, house-made dressing
Grilled Radicchio Salad
Vegan walnut parmesan, crispy brussels sprouts, smoked paprika vinaigrette, hummus, roasted sesame, tahini dressing, paprika
(Certified Oceanwise)
Big Salad
Herb feta, avocado, free run egg,marinatedbeets, toasted pumpkin seeds, heirloom tomato, cucumber, bell peppers, organic spring greens, honey sherry vinaigrette, olives
(Certified Oceanwise)
Soft, creamy "buttery" Italian tradition
a must try!
Burrata Caprese
Burrata, heirloom & roma tomato, basil, salsa verde, white balsamic glaze, sundried tomato pesto, Himalayan pink salt
Burrata & Prosciutto
Burrata, aged prosciutto, house cured pickles, house-pickled apricot jam, house-made focaccia
Burrata & Avocado
Burrata, avocado mash, bell pepper, cucumber, EVOO, S&P, black balsamic glaze, papadums
Burrata & Beets
Marinated beets, burrata, beet purée, cucumbers, organic greens, pistachios, lemon honey dressing, balsamic glaze
to share or not to share...
Water Street Platter
3 meatballs, crispy cauliflower, burrata & prosciutto calamari fritti
Seafood Platter
2 crab cakes, BC smoked salmon, jumbo prawns, avocado mash, organic greens, papadums
(Certified Oceanwise)
Mezze Platter
Hummus & olives, baked feta, crispy chickpeas, wild mushroom arancini, house cured pickles, fresh basil pesto, grilled naan bread
AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY
5:00PM - UNTIL QUANTITIES LAST
2-course Prime Rib Dinner
Soup or Caesar Salad + 10oz Prime Rib
Just Prime Rib for 36
Make it Surf & Turf
(Certified Oceanwise)
or not share
Garlic Toast
Roasted garlic herb butter, lemon pepper
Creamy Button Mushrooms
White wine butter cream sauce, fresh herbs
Seasonal Vegetables
White wine garlic butter
Grilled Jumbo Prawns
Lemon pepper, tarragon caper emulsion Certified Oceanwise
FROM THE BAR
Happy Hour Lager
Happy Hour Pale Ale
FROM THE BAR
House White Blend BC
Perseus Chardonnay BC
House Red Blend BC
Hillside Syrah BC
House Rose BC
FROM THE BAR
High-balls
Your choice from our well products with soda or juice
WSC Caesar
Stoli voda, spice, Clamato, pickle, house garnish
Sangria
Need we say more? Local BC red wine, triple sec, peachschnapps, fresh juices, fruit
Negroni
Beefeater gin, campari, sweet vermouth, orange twist
Margarita
Sauza Gold tequila, triple sec, lime, salt rim
FROM THE KITCHEN
West Coast Crab Cakes
A Water St. Café tradition! Pacific rock crab, baby shrimp, panko breading, saffron aïoli
(Certified Oceanwise)
Cajun Fries
Dusted in our signature Cajun spice, garlic aïoli
Calamari Fritti
Jalapeños, red onion, lemon pepper, bell pepper, parsley,
garlic aïoli
Mezze Platter
Hummus & olives, baked feta, crispy chickpeas, wild mushroom arancini, house cured pickles, fresh basil pesto, grilled naan bread
Crispy Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts
Roasted sesame & pistachios, smoked carrot purée,
tahini dressing
Bison Carpaccio
Albertan Bison, pink peppercorn crust, shaved parmesan, truffle aïoli, greens, EVOO, crispy capers
Warm Olives
Marinated olive blend, citrus, grilled naan bread
Wild Mushroom Arancini
pieces, truffle aïoli, balsamic glaze, basil pesto
Jumbo Prawn Cocktail
Paprika poached tiger prawns, avocado mash, organic greens, house-made Thousand Island dressing Certified Oceanwise
FROM THE KITCHEN
Water Street Platter
3 meatballs, burrata & prosciutto, crispy cauliflower, calamari fritti, grilled house-made focaccia
Seafood Platter
2 crab cakes, BC smoked salmon, jumbo prawns, calamari fritti avocado mash, organic greens, papadums
AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY
5:00PM - UNTIL QUANTITIES LAST
2-course Prime Rib Dinner
Soup or Caesar Salad + 10oz Prime Rib
Just Prime Rib for 36
Make it Surf & Turf
Bread & Butter
Selection of bread or baked goods from our Pastry Chef Noel
Warm Olives
Marinated olive blend, citrus, grilled naan bread
Cajun Fries
Dusted in our signature Cajun spice, garlic aïoli
Chickpea Hummus
House-made chickpea hummus, crispy chickpeas, sesame, EVOO, grilled naan bread
West Coast Crab Cakes
A Water St. Café tradition! Pacific rock crab, baby shrimp, panko breading, saffron aïoli
(Certified Oceanwise)
Meatballs
Handmade pork, beef and veal meatballs, rich tomato sauce, fresh basil, cracked pepper
Jumbo Prawn Cocktail
Paprika poached tiger prawns, avocado mash, organic greens, house-made thousand island
dressing Certified Oceanwise
Bison Carpaccio
Albertan Bison, pink peppercorn crust, shaved parmesan, truffle aïoli, greens, EVOO, crispy capers
Crispy Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts
Roasted sesame & pistachios, smoked carrot
purée, tahini dressing
Baked Feta
Herb marinated feta, amber honey, sundried tomato pesto, grilled naan bread
Wild Mushroom Arancini
pieces, truffle aïoli, balsamic glaze, basil pesto
house-made daily with love
Truffle Mushroom Gnocchi
The OG, mushrooms, truffle butter, chevre
Seafood Gnocchi
Jumbo black tiger prawns, baby scallops, lemon dill cream sauce Certified Oceanwise
Pesto Gnocchi
Basil pesto, roasted garlic, pistachios, parmesan, asiago, broccolini florets
Gnocchi alla Puttanesca
Tomatoes, olive oil, olives, capers, fresh basil & parsley, garlic, pearl onions
We serve BC free run organic eggs
Avocado Toast
Avocado and red bell pepper mash, heirloom tomatoes, white balsamic reduction, house-made focaccia
Breakfast Poutine
Crispy house-made gnocchi, sausage patty, button mushroom
gravy, cheese curds, green onion, fried eggs
Mont Blanc French Toast
Crème brûlée brioche, candied chestnut, chestnut purée, sour cherry jam, chantilly cream, white chocolate gold crumbs, vanilla brown sugar syrup
Steak & Eggs
4oz PEI blue dot striploin, 3 egg scramble, salsa verde, crispy lemon herb potatoes
Prime Rib Hash
Shaved prime rib, 2 fried eggs, crispy lemon herb potatoes, bell peppers, radicchio, asiago, green onion, tomato sauce
West Coast Crab Cakes Benny
Water St. Café tradition! Free-run eggs, crispy lemon herb potatoes, house-made hollandaise sauce, fresh tomato
(Certified Oceanwise)
Smoked Salmon Benny
BC smoked salmon, avocado mash, house-made focaccia, 2 eggs, crispy lemon herb potatoes, house-made hollandaise sauce
(Certified Oceanwise)
Morning Carbonara
Spaghetti, guanciale, egg yolk, parmesan, scallions, fried egg
French Omelette
Free run eggs, parmesan, asiago, herbs, organic greens, crispy lemon herb potatoes
33 years of pasta perfection
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, shallots, chili flakes, rosemary bread crumbs, cracked chillies, parmesan
Rigatoni with Italian Sausage
House-made Italian sausage, shredded fennel, roma tomato, cracked chillies
Meatballs & Pappardelle
Handmade pork, beef & veal meatballs, rich tomato sauce, parmesan, fresh basil, cracked pepper
Spaghetti Alle Vongole
1lbs manila clams, garlic, shallots, chili flakes, white wine, heirloom tomato, fresh herbs (Certified Oceanwise)
Baked Orecchiette Bolognese
Classic beef, veal & pork sauce, roma tomato, rosemary red wine demi glace, parmesan, fresh herbs, asiago, rosemary panko
served 11am-3pm daily all handhelds served with cajun fries or green salad
Salmon Burger
Grilled BC salmon filet, brioche bun, organic greens, onions, tomato, house-made tartar sauce
(Certified Oceanwise)
Beef Burger
AAA beef, brioche bun, organic greens, Swiss cheese, tomato, garlic aïoli
Veggie Burger
Crispy white bean veggie patty, Swiss cheese, garlic mayo, basil pesto, tomato, organic greens, sundried tomato pesto
Daily Soup
Chefs daily selection
Caesar Salad
Whole leaf heart of romaine, shaved parmesan, crispy capers, rosemary bread
crumbs, house-made dressing
Grilled Radicchio Salad
Vegan walnut parmesan, crispy brussels sprouts, smoked paprika vinaigrette, hummus,
roasted sesame, tahini dressing, paprika
(Certified Oceanwise)
Big Salad
Herb feta, avocado, free run egg, marinatedbeets, toasted pumpkin seeds, heirloom tomato, cucumber, bell peppers, organic spring greens, honey sherry vinaigrette, olives
(Certified Oceanwise)
Soft, creamy "buttery" Italian traditiona must try!
Burrata Caprese
Burrata, heirloom & roma tomato, basil, salsa verde, white balsamic glaze, sundried tomato
pesto, Himalayan pink salt
(Certified Oceanwise)
Burrata & Prosciutto
Burrata, aged prosciutto, house cured pickles, house-pickled apricot jam, house-made
focaccia
Burrata & Avocado
Burrata, avocado mash, bell pepper, cucumber, EVOO, S&P, black balsamic glaze, papadum
(Certified Oceanwise)
Burrata & Beets
Marinated beets, burrata, beet purée, cucumbers, organic greens, pistachios,
lemon honey dressing, balsamic glaze
(Certified Oceanwise)
to share or not to share...
Water Street Platter
3 meatballs, burrata & prosciutto, crispy cauliflower, calamari fritti, grilled house-made
focaccia
Seafood Platter
crab cakes, BC smoked salmon, jumbo prawns, avocado mash, organic greens, papadums (Certified Oceanwise)
Mezze Platter
Hummus & olives, baked feta, crispy chickpeas, wild mushroom arancini, house cured pickles,
fresh basil pesto, grilled naan bread
EXTRA FUN TO SHARE or not share
Garlic Toast
Roasted garlic herb butter, lemon pepper
Creamy Button Mushrooms
White wine butter cream sauce, fresh herbs
Seasonal Vegetables
White wine garlic butter
Grilled Jumbo Prawns
Lemon pepper, tarragon caper emulsion
(Certified Oceanwise)
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Ordered a bottle of wine, 2 starters and a pasta. The wine came right away and the waiter said he would bring us bread which showed up about 20 minutes later. The rest of the food was taking forever and the waiter kept assuring us it would be right out. Then we noticed that the table behind us, who had arrived 20 minutes after us had just gotten their mains. At that point we decided to leave so I asked for our check. No comped wine just an apology and a debit/credit machine pushed at me.
Visited as a guest in this awesome place and restaurant for lunch just today. I enjoyed good food and a delicious wine. Must try!
We just visited with my infant daughter and parents in law. I love this restaurant. Our server Clint had loads of personality and was an absolute riot. He had us laughing and had a personable yet professional style. The bread is a favourite. I had the carrot ginger soup, shared the crab cakes and don’t normally eat pork belly (but heard their sandwich was awesome) and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The red lettuce and apple paired with it perfectly. Utterly delicious! I’ll be back.
The atmosphere is warm and friendly. The service is tentative and amazing. Water Street Cafe has a wide variety of choices from appetizers to main dishes and an entree. Reasonable prices and food that melts in your mouth. Their tomato soup is to die for.
We went for dinner on Nov.17th and it was excellent. The staff were great right from the beginning and made our dining experience worth every penny. Love the location right in the middle of Gastown and the ambiance is very warm and cozy. The menu has something for everyone and save room for desert!
I loved my experience at the Water Street Café. It was the perfect warm and romantic spot to grab a delicious meal. The staff are friendly and provide great service right from the moment you walk in the front door. I've enjoyed my meal every time I've been, but their gnocchi is my favourite!
I hit the Water Street Cafe recently for a business dinner and remembered what a great little spot it is. With straightforward simple decor the Water Street Cafe mostly lets the large plate glass windows speak for themselves. With a lovely view of the streeet-scape in Gastown you feel like you are in a cafe in a city much older than Vancouver. The food is always good and I tried the beef carpaccio for the first time in my life and based on the excellent experience I had I will definitely try that dish again...very tasty! I had the tuna nicoise for my main and that was also very good. They have a wide and varied menu and seem to offer something for everyone. Can't wait for my next trip to the Water Street Cafe!
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The high ceilings and large windows of this café make for a bright and casual atmosphere. In the summer, the sidewalk patio is ideal for people watching and enjoying the true flavour of Gastown.
View this Smart ListLocated in the heart of Gastown, this beautiful restaurant is an iconic Vancouver dining destination that nearly always requires a reservation. I was lucky enough to try out Water Street Café spontaneously last winter when I simply ducked inside to escape the cold and managed to score a seat – no reservation! Since then I haven’t been so fortunate, but Water Street Café has remained as one of my favourite spots for a romantic and yummy meal. Menu options range from Italian inspired pastas to sumptuous seafood dishes and meaty mains.
View this Smart ListThis Gastown institution has been going strong despite the increasing gentrification of the neighbourhood in recent years. It could be thanks to its fresh and predictably lovely European-inspired West Coast fare, but it may be equally due to its outdoor patio, rounding Water Street and stretching up Cambie. You can’t help but feel transported to a charming French or Italian town as you dine al fresco with white tablecloths, housemade focaccia and a perfectly chilled glass of Pinot Gris. Its staying power is undeniable.
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