Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar
Vancouver Magazine's 2026 Victoria Gold Winner, renowned for its seafood towers, Wagyu raw dishes, and extensive wine list.
Awarded the Gold Medal in the Victoria category at the 2026 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, named Restaurant of the Year 2025 by YAM Magazine, and won Best Big Occasion Dinner for the third consecutive year in 2026. The menu focuses on a Japanese raw bar and global seafood, featuring sushi, sashimi, the three-tiered seafood tower "La Tour", A5 Wagyu beef sashimi, and Wagyu sirloin priced by the ounce. About 60% of the menu consists of permanent items, while the rest changes seasonally. Vancouver Magazine described its beverage program as the most extensive in the city. Booking in advance is highly recommended. Average spend starts at around 100 CAD per person, making it ideal for anniversaries or formal dinners. Located on Douglas Street, close to Old Town and Chinatown, within easy walking distance.
Opening hours
Cocktails from 16:00 daily, dinner from 16:30
Nearby sights
- Market Square & Lower Johnson
- Victoria Chinatown & Fan Tan Alley
- Inner Harbour & Fairmont Empress
- Victoria Whale Watching
- Royal BC Museum
- British Columbia Parliament Buildings
- Emily Carr House
- Beacon Hill Park & Mile 0