Escape the ordinary

Water St. Café offers classic Italian cuisine with influence from our beautiful West Coast, an award-winning BC-focused wine & beverage list, and live music.

A unique dining experience in the heart of historic Gastown

A Vancouver landmark since 1988, Water St. Café and 2nd Floor Gastown is housed in a 1906 heritage building—formerly the Edward Hotel— and surrounded by cobblestone streets in the centre of Gastown, Vancouver’s heritage district.

our story

Exterior of restaurant with windows full of dining guests

2nd floor dining space with modern fixtures

Enjoy delicious food and drinks in a refined but relaxed setting

Join the excitement at Water St. Café— from nightly live music to special events like Holiday Menus and Winemakers Dinners, there’s always something happening!

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Main dish made with seasoned vegetables and miso sake BC sablefish,

Main platter dish made with house-made meatballs, crispy vegetables and burrata

Private dining area on the second floor of Water St. Cafe

Main dinner dish made with glazed salmon and seasoned vegetables

Eugene Smith performing live at Water St. Cafe

Award-winning menu inspired by local ingredients

Enjoy a culinary adventure led by our Chef de Cuisine and Culinary Director, the Water St. Café offers classic Italian cuisine with influence from our beautiful West Coast paired with an award-winning, BC-focused wine & beverage list. With all items made in-house by our skilled culinary team using fresh, local ingredients, there’s a dish for every palate.

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