Ресторан · Vancouver · ⭐ 9.3/10 · 8864 reviews · $$$$ · updated: 2026-06-30 18:30:59
Address: 1032 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3, Canada
Black+Blue: A Temple to Beef in the Luxury District
Vancouver has steakhouses, and then it has Black+Blue — a three-storey monument to the art of beef, rising through downtown’s most polished shopping district. The signature isn’t hanging on the wall; it is the wall: an aging locker lined with pink Himalayan salt brick, where the house’s steaks spend weeks becoming something extraordinary.
The Concept
The Glowbal Restaurant Group conceived Black+Blue as its ode to the classic North American steakhouse, elevated by serious sourcing: certification to serve authentic Kobe beef, Japanese A5 wagyu on standing offer, Canadian Prime as the everyday backbone. The salt-lined locker does the slow work — twenty-eight to forty-five days of dry-aging in air purified by the salt itself, temperature and humidity held to strict discipline.
What to Order
Begin with oysters or the tableside Caesar, prepared with old-school ceremony. Then the decision that defines the evening: a salt-aged cut with its deep, concentrated savour; a marbled slice of A5 wagyu; or, for the once-in-a-lifetime table, certified Kobe. Lobster and seafood towers give the table balance, and the wine list — long, international, sommelier-tended — deserves unhurried reading.
The Space
Golden-age glamour executed without irony: chandeliers, leather, marble and murmur on the main floor; intimate private rooms above; and The Roof at the summit — Vancouver’s largest rooftop dining terrace, warmed by open fireplaces and sheltered by glass, equally suited to a summer aperitivo or a defiant January cocktail.
Who It’s For
Milestone birthdays, engagement dinners, visiting parents you want to spoil, and anyone who believes a great steak deserves a great stage. This is occasion dining in the fullest sense — dress accordingly and enjoy the production.
Good to Know
Should I book ahead? Yes — prime evening slots and rooftop tables disappear days in advance.
What distinguishes the beef here? Weeks of dry-aging against Himalayan salt walls, plus Kobe certification few Canadian rooms can claim.
Is it suitable for a romantic dinner? Very — ask for the quieter upper level or a fireside rooftop table.
Are children welcome? Families are welcome, though evenings skew adult; earlier seatings suit younger guests best.
What if someone doesn’t eat red meat? Oysters, lobster, fresh fish and substantial salads keep every seat happy.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:30–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:30–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–00:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–00:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–00:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–00:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–00:00 |
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Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 18:30:59
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The steamed mussels at Black+Blue Vancouver are a solid 10/10 and easily some of the best I've had in Vancouver. The flavors were incredible, the mussels were cooked perfectly, a…
I booked a table here with friends to celebrate our graduation, and the whole experience was incredible. Since it was our first time dining here, our server kindly walked us through the menu and gave us great recommendat…
My husband and I went for the set brunch at Black+Blue for Mother's Day and had an absolutely wonderful experience. The burrata salad was incredibly fresh, refreshing, and full of flavour — definitely one of my favourite…
Black+Blue was a truly wonderful evening in Vancouver. The restaurant is beautiful, modern, and has a lively atmosphere, but not too loud or nightclub-like.
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