Vitamin Daily

Coast Restaurant has upsized, moved uptown and taken on a roommate.

Twice the size of its former Yaletown address, the new Alberni location has plenty of cocktail hour space. A split-level room, the O Lounge features a top level of glowing columns-cum-tables patterned after an abalone shell, and a lower level of plush tangerine sofas and moody lighting, creating a scene that no doubt lends itself to amorous behavior after one too many Decked Out Caesars ($8).

A few bevvies struck up our sailor’s appetite, 
so it was on to the turquoise-toned Coast space
where a hard time was had deciding whether to
grab a seat at the 20-foot circular Oyster &
Chowder Bar or tuck into a black leather
banquette with our first mate. As for eats, sink
into the signature chilled platter ($29 per person)
or a delish catch of the day creation dreamed up
by Executive Chef Josh Wolfe.

And for dessert? You and your mariner can fight over the Lollipop Cheesecake in the Dessert Sampler ($14). Encrusted with Pop Rocks candy, it really rocks the boat.

Coast Restaurant and O Lounge, 1054 Alberni St., Vancouver, 604-685-5010, www.coastrestaurant.ca