Blue Crab Seafood House - Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA

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   Courtney

   Las Vegas

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I normally have really great food at Blue Crab. I was really disappointed this time. My risotto was both over and under done at the same time, and I ordered an add on of a “large” scallop that was no more than an inch. That was an extra charge of $10.
   

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   Dionne

   Vancouver

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Had the halibut and while everything else on the plate was tasty the halibut was tasteless and rubbery. Service was mediocre, we were sort of an afterthought of our servers. He popped in to check on us rarely, mostly when he remembered we were there. With the prices they are charging the food and service level should be better than it is. We won’t return
   

   Blue Crab Seafood House - Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APAResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Dionne, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, particularly with the halibut and the service. Your comments about the tasteless and rubbery fish, as well as the level of service you received, are concerning, and we will address them with our team. We strive to provide high-quality food and attentive service, and it’s disappointing to hear we fell short during your visit. Your insights are invaluable, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We hope you might reconsider and give us another chance in the future. Thank you again for your feedback.
   

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   Renald

   Vancouver

   10 reviews

   3.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Blue Crab desperately needs an update. The decor and the menu are both very dated - I don't think much has changed since they opened over 20 years ago. The elevator was out of service in the parking lot and there are no stairs located in the parking lot to access the restaurant. This posed quite a challenge when figuring out how to get out of the gated, locked underground garage and then access the restaurant. Most of the guests were over 80 so it felt a bit like dining at a rest home. The food was fine but certainly not memorable or worth the price charged. Prices are comparable to other fine dining in the area but the menu, preparation and presentation are all woefully lacking. Originality seems to be unheard of here. Our server was the only entertainment or ambience created. The view was lovely but not enough to compensate for the various shortcomings. The menu touts being local but the wine list was not at all local. There were no interesting cocktails available and while the hotel has a bar, a simple martini was not even listed on the cocktail list. All in all, very disappointing and nothing like it used to be. We won't be back.
   

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   glenn

   Hampshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food, beautiful harbour views and very helpful friendly staff
   

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   Blue Crab Seafood House - Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APAResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Glenn, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, the beautiful harbor views, and our friendly staff. Your kind words motivate us to keep providing the best experience for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another amazing visit!
   

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   Ivy

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A couple of years ago, I had gotten the clam chowder and the bowl was huge. It was great. I was disappointed to find that the size was probably a fourth of what it had been.
   

   Blue Crab Seafood House - Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APAResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Ivy, Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed our clam chowder during your previous visit! However, we’re sorry to learn that the portion size didn’t meet your expectations this time. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us to continuously improve. We’ll certainly take your comments into consideration as we review our portion sizes. We hope you’ll give us another chance to delight you with our food in the future!
   

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   Julie

   VIP

   Vancouver

   22 reviews

   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   New Year’s Eve @ Blue Crab is always extra special! Lots of variety to suit anyone’s tastes, delicious food from appy through to dessert, fine beverage selections & exceptional , attentive, caring service , thank you to all the Blue Crab lounge & restaurant team!
   

   Blue Crab Seafood House - Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APAResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Julie, Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you had an extra special New Year’s Eve with us at Blue Crab. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the variety of our menu, the delicious food, and our beverage selections. We truly appreciate your kind words about our team’s exceptional service. They work hard to ensure every guest has a memorable experience, and your feedback means the world to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more special occasions in the future!
   

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   Bryan

   Naples

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Gosh, we came in with very high expectations and we are accustomed to awarding mostly four or five stars for all of our eating experiences, all over the world. However, it's just very hard to offer a very high rating, based on our one-time experience. The food was presented beautifully and tasted very good. Portions were pretty small for the price, but high quality ingredients. Are issue was with the speed of the kitchen and food service. We had read quite a few reviews about the kitchen not serving food at a timely manner. Unfortunately, this was our experience. We were a party of six and one of the last tables to be seated for the evening. As we watched the dining room begin to clear, it took 40 minutes for a bowl of seafood chowder and four crab cakes to arrive. It was a total of 1 hour and 25 minutes for the remainder of our food and we only ordered three main dishes and one additional appetizer to share. We were eating lightly. We were one of the last tables to leave, which indicates peak kitchen hours were far behind, so we just could not understand the long delay for food to be prepared. To be fair, the staff was friendly and attentive. Very clean and upscale environment with sensational views, as witnessed in numerous other reviews.
   

   Blue Crab Seafood House - Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APAResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Bryan, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed the quality and presentation of our food, as well as the friendly service and beautiful views. We sincerely apologize for the delays you experienced during your visit. We strive to provide timely service, and it's disappointing to know that we fell short during your meal. Your comments regarding the portion sizes and timing have been noted, and we will review this matter with our kitchen team to ensure we improve our efficiency and service in the future. We genuinely value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a better experience that exceeds your expectations.
   

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   Charlie

   VIP

   Vancouver

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Get rid of Robbin’s parking! There’re a rip off and there machines are very hard to follow. Hard for us older folks to park way down there in the dungeon when the elevator doesn’t work.
   

   Blue Crab Seafood House - Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APAResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Charlie, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the parking situation and understand how frustrating it can be, especially when accessibility is a concern. Please note that parking is complimentary for diners at the Blue Crab Seafood House, as indicated on the signs next to the parking meter. Simply provide your license plate number to our host, and we’ll take care of the rest. We're also working to get our parking elevator operational soon, as we're currently awaiting a part. We strive to ensure all our guests have a seamless experience, from parking to dining. If there's anything we can do to assist you during your next visit, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
   

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   Amy

   Vancouver

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Blue Crab for our first time and on New Year's Eve included delicious food, great service and distributing neighbours. The restaurant had plenty of available seating, yet we were sat beside another couple at a close distance who were pretty disrespectful when it came to their level of chat and bodily functions... Not the best way to celebrate our night out. Good thing the food was great!
   

   Blue Crab Seafood House - Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APAResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Amy, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Blue Crab Seafood House. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the delicious food and great service during your New Year’s Eve visit. We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for all our guests, and it’s wonderful to hear that you found our team attentive and accommodating. We apologize for the discomfort caused by the neighboring table. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly address this situation to ensure our guests can fully enjoy their dining experience in a pleasant environment. We truly value your patronage and hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with the exceptional experience we aim for.
   

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    Meagan

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Tried for the first time on New Years Eve, did not disappoint! Our server Mike was wonderful, the view was phenomenal, and oh yum the food! We will.be back.
    

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    Blue Crab Seafood House - Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APAResponded 4 days ago

    Dear Meagan, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first visit with us on New Year's Eve. It's great to know that Mike provided you with excellent service and that you loved the food and the view! We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience. Happy New Year!
    

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