The view is just amazing, we came for lunch and they sat us at a table right by the window so we could look out on the water. Our server was very friendly and made sure we were taken care of. The food was good although i was disappointed they got rid of the old pesto chicken sandwich they had so I ordered the salmon instead and it was very good! I come here often and the food quality has gone up big time.

Food: I ordered a seafood spinach salad. It was a really nice meal but it was really small and not filling. There were a few pieces of salmon, some mussles and clams. I would have liked more greens too, to be honest! But overall it was a good salad.
Service: Very nice service! The hostess gave us water right away, which was really nice because it was a hot day. And our server was super friendly and approachable.
Value: My salad came to about $20, so it was really expensive for a salad but I expected to pay a bit here. So if you're tight on money, definitely wouldn't come here. But if you want to splurge a little on some good seafood, this is a good place to try!
Ambiance. My friend and I sat on the patio with a beautiful view. It's great!

Went during the week and sat by the waterside, a great view of the river. Started with the chicken drummettes. Nice and crispy with a bit of soy and ginger flavour. Shared some mussels which were very good and lots of garlic. Then had the sable fish and shellfish pasta. Very good fish and lots of mussels and clams. A bit too much roasted garlic for me but overall a great dish. Lots of bottled beers to choose from. Service was very good with the value to be just OK. Love to come back during the summer and have dinner on the deck.

Walking around Steveston one day, we stumbled across this restaurant and I've been back here several times since. The location is amazing and if its a sunny day you absolutely must sit outside on their huge patio. The food is also really good, I've tried several dishes off the menu and have been impressed with every item. On one visit the chef even custom made me something that had been taken off the menu. I also have to recommend that if you go you try their fried pickles, they are soooooo good!

Am somewhat of a fan of the Blue Canoe, having patronized this restaurant at least three or four times since last Fall. Of those, only the last visit was disappointing. On that occasion, our party of three was seated at a table clearly meant for two – partly our fault for coming on a busy night without reservations, although we would’ve waited fifteen minutes for a bigger table – and my otherwise beautiful tuna steak came out almost fully cooked through. Meh. Undeterred, I decided to give it another try this past weekend. After a long day of hiking, a relaxing al fresco meal at the Steveston Pier seemed like just the thing.

We arrived late afternoon, a little ahead of the dinner crowd, to find the patio already crammed with patrons. Luckily, there were still a few tables open and we were able to take our seats right away. Our server (friendly guy, didn’t give his name) came over promptly to take our drink orders and get the ball rolling.

After some indecision, the girlfriend decided to go with the mussels, clams and fries, in a Thai broth. She definitely wasn’t short-changed in the shellfish department. When the bowl came, I was impressed by the sheer volume piled into it. The broth was nice, too – subtly sweet and not overpowering. Girlfriend’s only complaint was that there was a bit too much grit and broken shell hidden in the broth. A little can be expected, but I recall seeing her pick sand off her tongue more than a few times.

Wanting something lighter, and despite our server’s warning that some people don’t like the tarragon used in it, I ordered the crab and avocado sandwich. I happen to like tarragon, and was actually a little disappointed I couldn’t detect it. Neither could the girlfriend. Nevertheless, I thought the sandwich was very good. As with the girlfriend’s dish, there was no shortage of seafood given. About the only change I’d suggest (aside from an extra sprinkling of tarragon) would be to replace the bun with a nice grilled sourdough. That’d knock it out of the park, I think.

Ambiance wise, it’s hard to beat the Blue Canoe’s patio on a warm summer evening. The breeze, the sunset and the fishing boats bobbing a short distance away can make for a magical experience – along with the food, of course. Service was good, as well. We actually got a chuckle out of it, actually, as we must’ve had three different people come by our table asking if they could clear our plates. And as for price, well, it is Steveston, so there’s a small premium to be paid.

Overall though, considering the quality of the food, the casual-cool ambiance, and decent service, the Blue Canoe’s worth the little extra.

Loved the Mussels and Fries the first time I went to the Blue Canoe. A little disappointed to see them alter the item to include some clams instead of mussels but still a fantastic meal with a nice glass of Chardonnay! For those that complain about the pricing: do you have any idea of what rent would cost in that space? The view is not for free and you should expect to pay a higher premium when you dine outside with an amazing natural landscape in the background.

The patio is incrediblle, but sadly the food and service are in serious trouble. I had the Seared Tuna (most expensive entree on the menu) and I received 3 tiny strips of tuna pan seared in Pam with a few sprinkes of chopped parsley ontop of a gigantic bed of lettuce. It was brutal! Crab cakes arrived completely soggy in the middle - like they weren't cooked at all. Nacho chips are from Costco and salsa is from a jar. The 4 fresh oysters I ate last night made me seriously ill when I got home as they weren't overly fresh and very milky/fishy tasting. Our bill was over $131 - we left hungry and very disappointed.

After months of anticipation and delays, a couple friends and I decided to try out this new replacement for Jakes on the Pier and we all agreed that it was a huge let-down. After waiting over 25mins for appetizers/entrees, a friend who joined us for dinner and received his meal before the rest of us because the kitchen "slipped up". The calamari was so bland and plain it tasted like fried oil, and the burgers resembled processed McDonald patties. Ridiculously over-priced menu for the quality served. Will not be returning.

It's always nice to have a fresh-face in historic Steveston and this place is very appealing however their prices seem rather ambitious. I suppose they're trying to capture the new-yuppie $$ - however Steveston/Richmond is still the burbs and Yaletown pricing is inappropriate.

This dishes were nice and tasty (kinda like a Cactus Club/Earls/Joeys) but nothing exceptional. Stil kinda neat place to go and socialize (blankets for deck patrons are a nice touch)

Probably hippest new spot in Steveston

Was here a few weeks ago with friends, hoping for a nice lunch.....
The place itself is nicely renovated from what it was before and it stands out from the other restaurants on the wharf.
so hopes for a nice lunch was high... ordered our food, took maybe 30 mins for couple of sandwiches to be prepared in a less then half full restaurant. hmmmm
once we go our food, we all looked at each other and laughed cuz for we were expecting a lil bit bigger portions than what we received. The slider wasn't good either. patty from my point of view was deep fried.

so we left still hungry and unsatisfied.
NIce new Restaurant in Steveston that's about it.