📍🏙️ Fanny Bay Oyster Bar: A Shadow of Its Former Self

Nestled in Vancouver’s chic Yaletown district (near Georgia St), Fanny Bay Oyster Bar once dazzled diners with its promise of Pacific Northwest freshness. But today? 😞🍴 This spot feels like a fading copy of its namesake in Fanny Bay, BC—and our recent visit left us craving more… anywhere else. 🦪 The Oyster Experience: Miss, Meet Miss While the menu boasts “10+ oyster varieties”, don’t expect the briny sweetness of coastal gems. 🌊⚠️ Our batch tasted muddy with a metallic aftertaste—a far cry from the plump, ocean-fresh bivalves served at the source. Pro tip: Skip the oysters here and head straight to the source in Fanny Bay itself! 🚗💨 🍲 Clam Chowder: A Salt Lick in a Bowl The “New England-style” chowder arrived so salty it made our lips pucker. 🧂🚫 Bacon bits overpowered every spoonful, and even the sourdough bread couldn’t balance the sodium overload. One friend quipped, “Is this soup or seawater?” 😬 🍟 Fish & Chips: Grease Overload The batter? Thick, soggy, and drenched in oil—like a deep-fried sponge. 🍟🔥 The “fish” part? A meager sliver of overcooked cod. Even the tartar sauce couldn’t mask the disappointment. 🐟 Tuna Tartar: Just… Salty Neutral at best, this dish leaned heavily on soy sauce, drowning out the tuna’s natural flavor. Paired with stale crackers, it felt like an afterthought. 🍣💤 📉 The Decline: From Gem to “Meh” Once a Yaletown hotspot, Fanny Bay now feels stuck in the past. Classic dishes (we miss you, Dungeness crab cake!) have vanished, replaced by lackluster substitutes. Service? Slow. Ambiance? Dated. 🕰️💔 💡 Our Verdict If you’re craving seafood in Yaletown, save your appetite (and money) for greener pastures: 🦀 Blue Water Cafe: Upscale but worth it for the crab-stuffed halibut. 🍣 Miku: Sushi with a view (and no metallic aftertaste!). Fanny Bay Oyster Bar’s legacy? A cautionary tale of complacency. 🚨🍴 Once a star, now a shell of its former self. #Vancouver #Yaletown #FoodReview #AvoidTheHype