Restaurant

Water St. Café

ItalianGastownmoderate

Water St. Café is one of the best italian restaurants in Vancouver for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Gastown.

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Rating (Google) 8.4
1,940 reviews
Vancouver
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8.4
Rating
Based on 1940 reviews
Best used for
date night and group dinner
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
Gastown · 300 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B6, Canada
Price
moderate
Google rating
8.4 from 1,940 reviews
Phone
(604) 689-2832
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What to order

Signature dishes at Water St. Café

OLD FASHIONED

canadian club 12yr, brown sugar, bitters, orange ~ lot 40 canadian rye

THE BC MARTINI

wallflower gin or east van vodka and esquimalt vermouth

GOLDEN HOUR NEGRONI

gin, lillet blanco, amaro averna

CANADIAN BACON OLD FASHIONED

bacon-infused bearface canadian rye, maple syrup, bitters

RUM PASSION

passionfruit, diplomático, malibu rum, lemon

Why go

What makes Water St. Café worth the move

Water St. Café is an easy yes in Gastown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. OLD FASHIONED and THE BC MARTINI also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 1,940 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
8.4 from 1,940 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and group dinner
Style
Italian in Gastown
Spend
moderate

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 8.4 from 1,940 reviews
Price point: moderate
Popular dishes: OLD FASHIONED, THE BC MARTINI, GOLDEN HOUR NEGRONI
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What diners are saying

0 diner reviews · reviewed by Priya Sharma for Water St. Café

Google snapshot
8.4 from 1,940 reviews
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For now, Water St. Café holds a 8.4 rating across 1,940 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
300 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B6, Canada
Phone
(604) 689-2832
Price
moderate
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
8.4 (1,940 reviews)
Cuisine
Italian
Neighborhood
Gastown

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Water St. Café serve?

Water St. Café is a Italian restaurant located in Gastown, Vancouver. Water St.

What is Water St. Café best for?

Water St. Café is best for gastown dinner, date night, group dinner, moody, stylish, cocktails. Water St. Café is an easy yes in Gastown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. OLD FASHIONED and THE BC MARTINI also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 1,940 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Water St. Café?

Water St. Café is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 8.4 from 1,940 reviews

What should I order at Water St. Café?

Start with OLD FASHIONED, THE BC MARTINI, GOLDEN HOUR NEGRONI and CANADIAN BACON OLD FASHIONED. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Water St. Café worth visiting?

Water St. Café holds a 8.4 Google rating from 1,940 reviews. Water St. Café is an easy yes in Gastown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. OLD FASHIONED and THE BC MARTINI also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 1,940 Google reviews.

Where is Water St. Café located?

Water St. Café is located at 300 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B6, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Water St. Café good for a date night?

Yes — Water St. Café is tagged for date night dining. Water St. Café is an easy yes in Gastown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. OLD FASHIONED and THE BC MARTINI also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 1,940 Google reviews.

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