Fanny Bay Oyster Bar

Fanny Bay Oyster Bar is a seafood restaurant at 762 Cambie St in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, listed as Recommended in the 2026 Michelin Guide. The name refers to Fanny Bay on Vancouver Island, a well-known British Columbia oyster-growing area, and the restaurant focuses on fresh BC oysters and seafood plates. Fresh oysters are the emblematic order, typically served raw on the half shell with mignonette and lemon, and the menu complements them with seafood plates such as chowder, crab, prawns and fried shellfish; visitors should check current offerings, as selections follow supply and season. The dining room is casual and bustling, with a bar atmosphere, a moderate to lively noise level and no dress code, suiting after-work groups, casual dinners and visitors interested in regional seafood. Prices are moderate, roughly CAD 45-90 (about USD 31-63) per person, depending on how many oysters and plates are ordered, and happy-hour or daytime pricing, where offered, can lower the cost. The drinks list typically includes British Columbia beers and wines, with crisp whites and sparkling wines suited to oysters, and the staff can describe the oysters' origins and brininess. Reservations are recommended for dinner, particularly for groups and weekends, and the restaurant's website lists the current booking method; sitting at the bar is a good option for solo diners or small parties. The Cambie Street location is in the downtown area near the Stadium-Chinatown and Granville areas and is within walking distance of Gastown and the BC Place stadium district, so it works well before or after events. Visitors with shellfish allergies should avoid the restaurant or consult the staff, and anyone with raw-seafood sensitivities, including pregnant guests, should ask about cooked options.