Vancouver’s premier waterfront destination, Dockside Restaurant, is newly helmed by Executive Chef Josef Driemel, who sharpened his skills in notable restaurants in Halifax, Calgary and Vancouver. Driemel was previously awarded Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand accolades in 2022 and 2023.
Here are some new menu items we tried:
Tableside Tartare
AAA filet mignon with classic accoutrements, farm fresh yolk, caramelized garlic aioli, complemented with crispy potato chips. The dish is torched at tableside.
Oyster Mushroom Calamari
Organic oyster mushroom tempura in a gluten-free batter dushed with house made six spice blend, served with a house made tzastziki.
Summer Rotolo
Handmade pasta sheets rolled with ricotta, spinach, peas and asparagus, topped with mozzarella. The dish is forno-baked to gooey perfection in their house made tomato sauce. It is finished with a micro-planed grana padano.
Steak Fries
A 6oz flat iron grilled steak with caramelized garlic aioli, pickled ramp chimichurri and red wine demi glace accoutrements. The dish is served with crispy fries and dressed leaves.
Burnt Treasure
Ron Zacapa 23-year aged Guatemalan Rum, Fino Sherry, Luxardo Maraschino, Averna Amaro & Bittered Sling Suius Cherry bitters
Open daily for breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner, Dockside offers a host of unique dining experiences in an expansive dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a 200-seat patio that has become a seasonal hotspot with its panoramic waterfront views.
We have always enjoyed dining at Dockside and the restaurant’s new menu items are fresh, delicious and exemplifies West Coast flair, exceptional. The restaurant’s spectacular panoramic views of the city’s waterfront and skyline enhance the dining experience.
Dockside Restaurant is located at 1253 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC.