Waterfront views from the heated, year-round patio in this heritage 1912 beach house enhance the romantic atmosphere of this West Vancouver restaurant. The excellent Continental cuisine is complemented by a wine list that features the finest from British Columbian estate wineries, along with United States West Coast offerings and a selection from around the world. Business casual attire.

YALETOWN. The fish and seafood are wild here, not only referring to their origins in the rivers and seas of BC and beyond, but in the way they are presented. A full raw bar is the stage for master sushi chef Yoshi Tabo to work magic on nigiri, sushi rolls and sashimi as well as provide a foundation for the Blue Water Tower ­ a triple-tiered seafood dish topped with a whole Dungeness crab. Other menu items feature Yukon arctic char, BC sablefish or Queen Charlotte Island halibut prepared in eclectic ways. Be sure to save room for desserts such as the carmelized wasabi cheesecake created by the pastry chef.

Spectacular views and top-notch seafood in a waterfront setting are the hallmark of this award-winning downtown restaurant. Appetizers include an innovative taster box filled with soft shell crab, halibut sashimi, grilled Monterey Bay squid, and ahi tuna tartare. Among the creative entrees are the quince and ginger barbecued eel, octopus and bacon wrapped scallops, and the Bay of Fundy monkfish tournedos. A raw bar and dim sum lunch are also featured. Business casual attire.

This faux West Coast fishing cannery is located on Vancouver's waterfront and offers spectacular views of the ocean and mountains, along with the escapades of the harbor's playful seals. The menu highlights salmon dishes, Dungeness crab and tiger prawn risotto, and steamed Chilean sea bass on preserved black beans with ginger sauce and radish sprouts ­ all expertly prepared. Business casual attire. Reservations required.

Located in the former sports pavilion in Stanley Park, this unique restaurant offers a choice of seating options that includes the Garden Room, the Club Room that overlooks the tennis courts, and the more formal Fireplace Room, which is an ideal location on a chilly evening. The hearty menu features ahi tuna steak Diane, prawns flambéed with ouzo, cornhusk-wrapped salmon with a maple glaze, and wood oven-roasted calamari with smoked tomato vinaigrette. Business casual attire. Afternoon tea $24.