Smiles Seafood Café
Smile's Seafood Cafe
A long-running seafood diner on the Cow Bay wharf, said to have opened in 1934, known for its clam chowder and fried seafood.
Located at 113 Cow Bay Road, less than a block from Dolly's Fish Market, and locals often recommend the two together. It is a nostalgic American-style diner where you can watch fishing boats and bald eagles from the wharf. According to reviews it has been in business since 1934, and it is now run by a family of Vietnamese descent. In addition to traditional seafood, it serves a few Vietnamese dishes. The clam chowder receives the most praise, and other seafood meals such as fish and chips are also available. The décor is a bit dated and reviews are mixed, but prices are affordable, at about CAD 20–30 per person, and no reservation is needed.
Opening hours
About 11:00–20:00; some sources say it is closed on Mondays
Nearby sights
- Cow Bay
- Sunken Gardens & Totem Poles
- Museum of Northern British Columbia
- Kwinitsa Railway Station Museum
- Rushbrook Trail
- Mount Hays
- Butze Rapids Trail
- Pike Island (Laxspa'aws)