It looks like another quiet closure has hit Downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver lifestyle influencer @laura.ullock shared on her Instagram story on June 2nd with an image of Tasty BBQ & Beer Bar’s Coal Harbour seawall location all covered up with for sale signs posted on the doors.
After some digging, it looks like the Chinese BBQ restaurant had shut down this location without any announcement, as it is still listed on their Instagram and Website.
The Chinese BBQ spot opened this waterfront outpost in April 2024, taking over the former Naija Restaurant space.
Known for its night market drinking place vibes, the restaurant was decked out in neon lights hanging from the ceiling in a dark, lively room—channeling the kind of atmosphere you’d find in a buzzy night spot back in China.
Their extensive menu mirrored their original Richmond outpost, offering up Chinese BBQ skewers, cold plates, spicy chicken hot pots, and a wide range of classic Chinese dishes.
But despite the waterfront location and energetic concept, the Coal Harbour location struggled near the end.
Poor reviews piled up over the months, with many diners citing slow service, cold meats, and a large portion of the menu often being unavailable.
And while the restaurant is still listed as temporarily closed on Google, a look at the reviews suggests they had been quietly shuttered since April or earlier, with customers showing up to locked doors during normal business hours.
Their Richmond location is still operating as usual, but for Vancouverites hoping for a seawall BBQ experience, it’s another spot gone.
Tasty BBQ & Beer Bar now joins the growing list of recent Vancouver closures including Archer, Sea House Fish & Chips, Pizzeria Farina, and Zefferelli’s.
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