Bow & Stern Abbotsford in Abbotsford

2551 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3T4, Canada

★★★★☆
(2065 reviews)
Categories: Seafood restaurant Bar Restaurant

About

Restaurant | Seafood | Craft Beer | Happy Hour | Lunch | Dinner | Brunch | Reserve Online

Website
bowandstern.ca
Address
2551 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3T4, Canada
Plus Code
2PX5+8P Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11 AM–11 PM
Saturday
11 AM–11 PM
Sunday
11 AM–10 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Late-night food Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
2065 reviews

Most Mentioned

fish and chips (129) happy hour (59) halibut (51) brussel sprouts (30) linguine (22) carrot cake (8) lobster mac and cheese (8) charcuterie (8) salmon cakes (6) thyme (5)
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★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Excellent atmosphere and food! Appetizers were amazing. Never knew brussel sprouts could be so tasty! I had the Seafood Linguini. All very fresh. Carrot cake to finish it off. Best Carrot cake I have ever had. Candied walnuts are a nice touch. The only thing I didn't like were the tiny forks. I was hungry and it took a while to eat the dinner lol.

★★★★★
December 12, 2024

It was our very first time to visit District 1881 and this awesome restaurant. We were searching where to go for late lunch and decided to give it a try at Bow and Stern. Since none of us drink lately, we needed some place for ‘food & family time’, than ‘drinks’. We were greeted by friendly staffs at the front and sitted near the entrance, but it was not cold or chill as there was not so much people walking in and out. For nearly ten minutes, nobody seemed interested in serving our table, until this great wonderful server, SARAH V. came and made our day with very smoothly professional and detail oriented serving skills. She was very polite and gentle even to my 9 years old son. She offered another glass of pop I was drinking and she already kept it behind her and surprised me! What a sense of accomplishment of her! Food we ordered tasted all good and again, Sarah was the biggest portion of our priceless family time. Of course I don’t know the owner(s) of this restaurant, but I can tell for sure they are super fortunate that Sarah is the part of this team and we were her lucky happy guests. We will visit this restaurant for another great time and memorable experience. Please keep it up.

★★★★★
December 10, 2024

Food was great. It has a great atmosphere. The service was amazing. We had Alicia as our server she was very kind and fast with our food and drinks. Always had a full drink and made sure everything was top notch. I definitely recommend this place and will be returning soon because of the amazing service. Thankyou again. For the great experience.

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

I wanted to give a shout out to one of your servers Alicia, she was so amazing. The moment we sat down she was attentive to us as well as super friendly. She always made sure we had what we needed. Also the food was great, just an all around great experience! We are definitely coming back and telling others to check you guys out!

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

We had the best time on our recent visit to Bow & Stern, and Alicia was a huge part of it! She was so friendly, super attentive, and made our whole experience feel special. Her menu recommendations were spot on, and she made sure we had everything we needed without even having to ask. She also made sure we felt taken care of from start to finish. Honestly, she’s the kind of waitress who makes you want to come back just for the great service. Thanks for an awesome night, Alicia! :)

★★★★★
September 28, 2024

This year, I chose Bow & Stern Abbotsford to celebrate my birthday. My friend and I went for lunch and had so much fun! The place was not full (as usual) so I got to choose the table of my choice! :) The food was served promptly, and as usual, it was delicious! I also got a complementary dessert that was so good, I couldn't help to lick the spoon! A MUST place to try, for any reason! :)

★★★★★
July 6, 2024

Simply wonderful, chefs cuisine. We happened to arrive at happy hour. There's a wonderful selection. The service was impeccable. Definitely would go again

★★★★
June 16, 2024

Bow & Stern is an elegant-looking restaurant with great food and service. I had their Salmon Cake Entree and I thought everything was delicious. It came with a green salad with vinegar dressing that was good, seasoned buttered vegetables that tasted better than expected and pretty piquant mashed potatoes. The salmon cakes were pretty good on its own, even when paired with the cocktail and tzatziki sauce that came with it. I also had their Oyster Shot, which was interesting to say the least. However, I do want to try the raw oysters when I come back here. I had their Chick & Waffles from their brunch menu, and it was overall enjoyable. The coffee there was acceptable, although it is a little costly. I adore the nautical-theme design of the restaurant while still maintaining sophisticated charm to it. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves seafood.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

The tuna poke bowl was delicious!!! :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Great place for groups, and dinner with more than 2 people. Its a little on the loud side for an intimate dinner date. Amazing food, fresh. Great staff amazing service.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

This place is definitely my new favourite Restaurant in Abbotsford . Epic food, great, chill and inviting vibes and exceptional service from Alicia.we will definitely be coming back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Page was awesome. So was the fish and chips

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Paige was our waitress and she was very attentive and friendly. Made our delicious meal even better

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Paige was bomb and so was the food

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Paige was a fantastic host for my birthday dinner! Would definitely recommend

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Paige was an amazing server and the food was amazing

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Music was a tad loud.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Paige was very attentive. Vegetarian options: Would like to see some. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

I recently visited bow and stern for a night out/dinner. The food was great and our server made the dinner even better. Alicia was an amazing server. She was quick and great to talk to! We will be back and hope shes our server again!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Paige was amazing!!! Food was amazing service was great

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Paige was a great server tonight for our staff Christmas dinner , drinks came promptly and food served well.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Came for our holiday staff party and Paige was absolutely fantastic ! Super pro active in checking in on us and very welcoming and helpful while we order on top of patience! The whole restaurant was super clean and had an awesome vibe. Will be back !

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Paige was our server and she was very attentive, friendly and quick! Our service and time at the restaurant was wonderful ! My pasta was amazing !!!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Always love it here! Paige was absolutely amazing! Best way to spend a Christmas party

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Food was great and i liked the vibe. Alisha is a great server. Will be back for sure!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Abbotsford! Has a classy, yet chill atmosphere, quality food, and great service. Alicia was my server recently and a great one at that, cant wait to go back again!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Best server, Holly!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Holly was the best server I ve ever had

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Holly was the best! Her genuine kindness truly stood out. We can t wait to return and hope to be served by her again! Thank you for making our visit so special

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Such a cool place, we had a fantastic server named Alicia. She was very patient with us and knew the menu options very well and we appreciated her recommendations. Well definitely be back to see her !

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Dinner was amazing! Our server Ali was the best so attentive and friendly! Will definitely be back ! Food : 4/5

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

The food and service was amazing. Lindsay recomended the carrot cake and it was to die for. Def coming back.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

We were just there last weekend for my nephews birthday dinner. Lindsay was our server and service was exceptional. We can t wait to go back.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Checked this place out as a last minute resort with family stopping by for the night. Lobster mac n cheese and seafood linguine was incredible! Service was slightly slow at one point in the evening, however, it was packed. I will be back!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Food was awesome, best oysters in town!! Our server Alicia was super friendly and attentive We will be back for sure!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Came in there last week, Food was amazing and our server Lindsay was on top of everything. Loved all of her recommendations, Will be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Good Food, top notch service. Definitely worth a visit.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Best seafood in town. Alisha was amazing and made it really easy to feel welcomed. 10/10 would come again !

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Food was ok... Service was amazing ( We had Alicia) She was fast and great at keeping our drinks full. Will visit again because of the great service and atmosphere. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Medium sized company gathering. Great team to book with! We made some last minute changes to our part and they were so easy to work with. Food was amazing all around and service was fantastic. Thank you B&S!

★★★★
December 14, 2024

I had the Halibut, a little over cooked and dry but the overall flavours were wonderful.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

We went to celebrate my sons 2 year anniversary for diabetes. He is 9 and really wanted crab. They server was amazing since they didnt have crab she figured out a way that he still got exactly what he wanted crab with a side of mussels. She was so friendly and listened to his stories. They even sent over a celebration pudding. The smile on my kids face the entire time as he sat there elbows deep in crab was priceless. It was the best server I have had in a very long time and the food was delicious.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Lexi was our server and she was the exceptional. I d come back just for her!

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Lexi is an exceptional waitress - Attentive and very observant. So polite and positive experience. Great night! Thx so much.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Our waitress Lexi was very polite and respectful. Her service was 10 out of 10.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Had a great dinner at Bow and Stern tonight, yet again. Always impressed by the food from this restaurant and tonights dine in experience was over the top. Our Waitress Paige was very attentive, politely engaged in our conversation, but not overbearing, and offered samples to help with our menu decisions. Thank you, Paige and we will be back.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Page is AWESOME!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

What a fantastic spot! Alicia provided incredible service and great suggestions I will definitely be coming back soon With more friends Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Found this place a few months ago been back about three times amazing food always cooked perfectly and the staff is top shelf Alicia has been fantastic. Great service would recommend this place to all my friends

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Great food, great service, Alicia was a rockstar. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Had the most amazing time here. the food is excellent and our service by Alicia was even better !!

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

The seafood dishes here are unreal! Lovely wine selection too. But the thing that made mine and my husbands date night perfect was Alyshia!!!! Holy shamoly! She knew her stuff, has a great sense of humour and you can tell she loves her job. Will be coming back for her!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Delicious seafood restaurant! I had the lobster Mac and cheese (which comes with prawns but I got it without them) and it was so good! Would definitely come back for a nice dinner in Abbotsford!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Great food and perfect portions!

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

The food was amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

A must try! Great clams and amazing vibes

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Ive lived in Abbotsford for a year and a half and just had dinner here last weekend for the first time. I had the linguine with prawns and . I generally dont order pasta at restaurants, unless its a pasta-focussed restaurant because I find them to be subpar. Im already craving it again just typing about it. Vegetarian options: The tofu poke bowl is amazing

Local Guide
November 21, 2024

We went for dinner here before a concert. Getting our food was slow but we understood that they were busy and unprepared for the amount of guests. Our server was not very friendly and not very attentive. She made a mistake on one of our group member s meal and didn t apologize. Since we were going to the concert and our mains had taken over an hour since we had ordered them we did not have time to wait another 20 minutes (our server said it would take that long) for them to get her the correct dish. A manager never checked on us to rectify any of the negative experiences. Overall very dissatisfied with this visit and the service we received.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

This place is fantastic! If youre a fan of seafood, this is the place to be. The food is amazing, the service is great, and the ambiance is a vibe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

It was good, it is pricey though I feel. But a nice atmosphere and friendly welcoming service for sure.

★★★
November 21, 2024

We visited the Abbotsford location over the weekend, having been to the Chilliwack location previously. Abbotsfords location was understaffed and very busy. Our food was good but greasy and both me and my husband realized afterward that our fish was not cooked properly and both suffered some illness. We will be returning to the Chilliwack location next time because it is very good!

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

What an incredible surprise this place turned out to be! My cousin lives in town, recommended it. Went for date night with the hubby, tired of the usual places in our city.. anyways, worth the drive! I d come here once a week if I could. We arrived just in time for happy hour, and ordered mostly appies. Everything was amazing. Ah-mazingg. Best meal I think I ve ever had out. Or ever. We decided to get a main and share it, which just so happened to be the seasonal halibut risotto. 10/10. Ended the meal with a slice of the creme brule cheese cake wow. Can t wait to come back to try more!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

One of the best restaurants in Abbotsford! I go here roughly once a month for business lunch and every now and then for dinner. The food is always good and service has always been fast and friendly. Food

★★★★
November 21, 2024

Decent but quite pricey. 36 dollars for fish and chips is a little out there

★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Food was great but service was slow and it was incredibly loud, you couldn t hear anything!

★★★
October 21, 2024

Waitress was very nice but food took forever probably waited an hour for our main course. Very loud and cramped inside probably won t be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

I love this place the food is great and the prices are not bad

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Wow, just wow. 3 of us went out for dinner and it was amazing.! Steak and prawns was my choice and the steak was cooked perfectly . Cant wait to return. Highly recommend this place service was top notch.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

The staff was very nice and knowledgeable. The food was surprisingly good. Definitely recommend this place

★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Food is good. Always busy. Service could be a bit faster but the staff are usually friendly.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Awesome restaurant for Abbotsford

★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Well crafted meals that are just enough and not too big either. Decently nice staff and homey feel to the place. Definitely get some seafood while there (obviously). Would go back again. Food

October 21, 2024

Tables around us all ordered after but we got our food last. One of our friends got her food wrong and nothing was done to correct it.

October 21, 2024

Terrible experience at Bow and Sten. The service was incredibly slow, and the staff showed no apology or urgency. One of our orders was completely wrong, and they didn t seem to care. We waited nearly an hour for our food after ordering, which was unacceptable. Would not recommend

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Always a great place to bring friends.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Always come here when craving seafood linguini! Pairs rrally well with a bottle of locally made Bacchus from Chaberton Winery.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Weve been going to Bow & Stern for years now and I have to say it never disappoints. Easily one of the best spots in Abby whether its date night or a quick lunch! Weve never had a bad waitress and always look forward to sitting in Taneeshas section. My only advice is BRING BACK THE CHOCOLATE CONSPIRACY CAKE!!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Paige was great, she even went out of her way to give us some book recommendations.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Fantasy service from Paige, again! Coming just for her!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Awesome food, and my server Paige was super nice! I will return next time I am in town :)

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Paige was fantastic !! 10/10 Service and Food, highly recommend

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Paige was wonderful. Great food and service. Thank you so much Paige.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Fantastic - had the lobster mac and cheese ! Amazing service. Love this place. Food

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Fantastic space, great food, a beer list that isnt seven pales. Lexi was amazing! Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

One of the best places in Abbotsford.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Great time at Bow and Stern Lexi was a great server and food was delicious, especially the Brussel sprouts! Food

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Food was great, little bit of a wait but they were busy, music was good, waitress comp d our appetizer due to little mistakes which weren t even a problem but greatly appreciated regardless. First time coming here, will definitely be back.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

The four of us had a great meal and our waiter Paige was attentive and patient. Our friends from Peachland were very impressed.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Paige was an excellence server. She was personable and well timed with our needs. Thank you Parking: Good

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Good food and service. Go here. Im available if u want to pay.

★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Food was just ok. Came here for a quick bite before heading to a few wineries and was not super impressed with the food bland and basic. But the interior of the restaurant was gorgeous and the staff were very friendly and attentive!

★★★★
September 21, 2024

A bit loud so if you want quiet go elsewhere. Loved interior decor plus good mussels.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Wow wow wow is all I can say !! My husband and I just had our anniversary dinner here and from START TO FINISH the entire stay was top tier. We started with 1/2 dozen oysters they came with all the fixings including the cutest mini bottle or Tabasco. They were fresh and delicious! Then my husband had the burger with fries (cant go wrong with a burger) and I have the seafood pasta with a side of dungeness crab legs (which was 100% worth every penny at 35 but they were FRESH and you didnt get just 1 or to of the back legs but an entire half with BOTH CLAWS) which is absolutely unheard of from nowadays. All and all amazing service from Brandi B who was completely intensive but did not over bug what so ever ! What a wonderful place for an anniversary or just appues with friends

Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Unfortunately this is the last time I will ever go to Bow and Stern not only did I receive horrendous service, but my grandmother was berated and talked down to, was over talked and treated as if she was stupid, and I was heavily lied to, to my face. The server was a male, Im not sure his name, I asked him the gf options and recalled to ask if they are celiac safe, was told they are, have a small section of the kitchen for gf options, and went to ask the chef of the few dishes I could have. So I came in the next day for lunch and it was awful. The server had zero idea what gf (gluten free) was, kept telling me Im wrong and yes bleached white flour IS gf, Im just making a problem... (also no, bleached white flour is not gf, in ANY TYPE of regard). He then said nothing is gf and to stop asking for attention for a fake illness and just pick something. I was beyond disgusted, I still tried to be nice and asked if he could ask another server or the chef what I CAN eat, because all the options I was told was apparently not real options.... so he came back 30 mins later after i had to hound him down, he rolled his eyes and said a few options FULL of gluten, or a plain green small salad no dressing, i could habe a lemon... we left but not before he was awful to my grandma who has been with me before there and have eaten there, with no problems. Apparently they no longer offer gf fish and chips, gf torilla chips for dip, gf salads!?!? Like huh... or anything else. They dont have a section safe for gf and as he said, lady we really dont care about your so called allergies, or any of them, we lie, we make enough from both locations, ive been here long enough he rolled his eyes and he walked away. My grandma was in shock and even she refuses to go back and she would go once a week at least with friends.... this might be just this server, but Im in disbelief. I wasnt going to make a review but 2 to 3 nights ago my friend went who is gf as well, doctor diagnosed, its been super hard for her, she was told items were gf and they were not. She spent two straight days throwing up blood, and issues. This is literally hurting people, so I came here to put my experience from 3 ish weeks ago and my friends 2 to 3 days ago. IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES, DO NOT EAT HERE!!!!!!!!! Please do better or train your staff. I will not be back or will ever recommend here to anyone, Im beyond thrown off from this and after speaking to some family, friends, and co workers, this location has really gone to the dogs. Im not the only one. No one with allergies should ever have to deal with this, I did my work and called before hand, asked questions to be answered by the chef, asked what I need to say for gf, etc... Dont offer gf, vegan, or vegetarian dishes if you cant make sure you can honor the allergies. This is so unsafe, and someone can literal end up in a hospital. Please do better. Dietary restrictions: Doesnt offer anything for gluten free anymore. Lies to customers as well

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Savoury food and great atmosphere! Great place to go with friends.

★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Food & service were good, just dont agree or like that tip of 18% is already added to your bill

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Service and food excellent. However, very noisy on weekend night. Music plays fairly loud leading to guest having to talk loud. Hard to hold private dinner conversation. Have dined here often in past. It was not excessively noisy before.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

The food is simply amazing, with fresh and delicious seafood that leaves you fully satisfied. My favorite dish was the Lobster feast it was creamy, flavorful, and absolutely divine. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring that every detail of your meal is perfect. Whether you re there for a casual lunch or a special dinner, Bow & Stern promises a memorable experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy great food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

We had no issues, food was exactly how we wanted

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Excellent food ,great service the oysters were fresh and tasty

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Absolutely awesome every time i go here. Great seafood. Nice place. Awesome staff! Went for lunch and had the lobster grilled cheese with clam chowder and it was, as usual, phenomenal! 5 stars!

★★★
August 21, 2024

We always order the hot seafood platter, checked before we went and compared the hot and cold platter, decided on the hot because their menu in Google said a whole crab, the cold only had half crab. When they brought our platter there was no crab, ask them and they said it changed a week ago. Menu wasn t updated on Google and the manager tried to show us their online menu, which she said had been changed. Tried getting onto their Google menu and of course it wouldn t bring up the menu. We paid 135 for a platter of mussels, clams, two very small lobster tails that were terrible, a small pc of char, two shrimp skewers, a lot of rice, carrots, broccoli & zucchini. We paid $135 and to add a crab it would have been an additional $60. Very disappointed! Update your google menu when you change your menu as this is very misleading. We won t be going back as the food has definitely gone downhill. They were very quick to let the couple beside us know that the platter they wanted to order had no crab.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Delicious food Vegetarian options: Tofu Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
August 21, 2024

Isabella gave us a great experience full of laughs and fun. The food was delicious and the drinks were good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Beautiful restaurant...friendly staff...delicious food...Highly recommend

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Came in for a drink and an appetizer, my server Holly was absolutely amazing! Gave great recommendations, friendly and quick service and made me feel so welcomed! Definitely recommend. Thank you for a wonderful evening Holly!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Holly gave us the best service!! She was so bubbly and accommodating to all our requests and always had a smile on her face. Truly made our visit that much better.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

First time trying these guys out and will definitely be back. The food was awesome, our server was amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Came here with my fiancée and everything about the experience was perfect. Our food and drinks were delicious and the service from Holly was unmatched. She recommended drinks for both of us which we loved, she was funny, charming, and even recommended stuff for us to do in the area. Will absolutely be back next time we re in town!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

This is our first time at Bow & Stern and we had the pleasure of having Lexi as our server, she was the best with recommendations for all of our food and drinks and was very attentive. I will definitely be coming back. Thank you Lexi & the Bow & Stern Fam.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Great food. Lexi was a great server. GF menu items not clearly identified, but kitchen staff more than happy to clarify. Fun vibe in the dining space. Sweet to have an oyster bar in the area! Food

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Best night out I ve had in a long time. Thanks for the great service, Lexi. Delightful atmosphere and food. My friend and I have found a new tradition - we WILL return for oysters on the regular. Was heavenly!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Lexi was good

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

The food was delicious, the service was exemplary, and our server Lexi was awesome and very accommodating. Id highly recommend this place. Great atmosphere and very friendly people.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

We went here for a birthday lunch and it so loevely ! We had holly and she was so nice and welcoming and attentive I really love it there and she made the experience nice.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Holly was wonderful! she gave us excellent service and we had a great lunch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

I had the Lobster and Prawn Mac & Cheese. It was very good, the sauce was light and perfectly balanced to not be too rich. The portion of seafood in it was also good. My only suggestion would be to reduce the portion to about 2/3 the size and add a ceasar salad, giving another element to the meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Ive had the pleasure of having lexi as my server the last 3 times Ive been here! The food is always delicious and the wonderful service always makes our night out that much better! Will be coming back again soon, and hopefully lexi is working in our section! Wheelchair accessibility: They are very accommodating

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Absolutely fabulous, im speechless best service from lexi

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Tanisha was amazing! So friendly

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Tanisha was amazing! Great service, super friendly

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Great food, service, and atmosphere. We ll be back! Our server Lexi was awesome

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Lexi was great

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Paige was great, loved having her as a server, very sweet and would always check in

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Paige was amazing and so was the food

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Food was amazing portions were great and our server paige was on top of it

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Lexi was amazing and the food was incredible! Parking: Limited parking Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

The salmon did not disappoint, it was delicious. I especially enjoyed the great service from Tanesha

★★
August 21, 2024

If you re going to close early, at least have the decency to post a sign on the door.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Great food and ambiance at Bow and Stern. Lexi was our server and she was super helpful and attentive- with a smile!

★★★★
July 21, 2024

Epic weenus Parking: Weeniz Food : 4/5 |

Local Guide
July 21, 2024

It s gone downhill here. Server was really nice but disappeared and it s not packed so no reason for it to take more than 20 mins to get a cheque and no refills of drinks. Don t order the lobster. Also why take off the charcuterie board off the menu. It was the best thing on the menu, along with the clam chowder. Not the first time we ve been disappointed but definitely the last.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

I visit this place probably three times a year and without fail they make me wonder why I don t come here more often. I will say that I prefer the Chilliwack location for their patio and exceptional service. I would highly recommend a reservation as this place can get busy mid week. I love their seafood pasta, but you can t go wrong with their seafood platter either. I ve only had one bad experience with their clams as they tasted a little too fishy if you know what I mean I will say that this was a one off experience. I couldn t even finish the clams and I told the waitress who didn t offer a substitute which left a bad taste in my mouth but what can u do at least I didn t get sick. I still come back to this restaurant, but travel to Chilliwack as they have never disappointed me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Our food was sooo delicious! Great service, drinks, and food. I got the fish tacos and my husband got fish and chips and half a crab. Would definitely go again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

We went for a birthday dinner because we have always had a great experience here. Once again everything was good. I had the seared tuna salad and it was delicious. She had the seafood linguine and loved it. The service was friendly and the perfect balance of attentiveness and letting us enjoy our meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Try the Espresso Martini, its fantastic. I enjoyed watching the hockey game with the owners. Nice people.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

We are visiting from Ontario and this was a top notch fish restaurant. The chowder, clams and mussels and the salmon cakes were delicious as well as the cioppino. Hats of to the chef. The service was great as well and we will go back there before leaving for home!

★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Servers should tell people that what they gota bring on table secondly the menu shoupd have pictures thirdly they should have Halal options too

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Great food, excellent staff, and an enjoyable experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Nice little seafood spot in old abby

Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Our dining experience at this restaurant was a disappointment due to subpar service and unhelpful staff. As regulars since its opening, we expected better quality service, our requests were met with indifference. The girl at the front desk rolled her eyes at our request for a clean high chair, while our server, Dallas, forgot to include our main course in our order in turn we waited over 40 mins for nothing. The manager Brandy was unable to rectify the situation, leaving us feeling let down, hungry and frustrated.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Best place to eat and chill. Friendly staff.

June 21, 2024

Have not been in a while but sad to see how bad the service is now. The servers are too busy talking to each other obviously lack training. Sadly the manager was just as lost. The food quality has also gone down hill. So disappointing

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

One of my favourite places to eat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

The atmosphere is exactly what to except in this type of establishment. It is loud, but in a good way. The patrons were having a good time. The service was a tad too slow for me, but the place was packed and the kitchen and bar were obviously overwhelmed. My company was great so as long as the food was good, that is all I cared about, and it was!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Excellent cuisine

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Good food, service was a bit slower but worth it.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Portions are very small, price is reasonable, atmosphere is cozy. The tips came on the bill in 3 amounts, 18, 20, 22 per % ... I think 10% would be fair, but

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

One of the Best Battered Halibut dinners in the lowermainland. Fabulous fresh seafood as well, including oysters and mussels. A go to if passing through Abbotsford!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

If you love seafood and great service in Abbotsford, youve found the right place!!! Fresh fresh fresh !!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Best Caesars in town. Delicious menu with a wide variety of choices to please everyone.

June 21, 2024

Was given a nice gift card from a client in the form of E Gift card the email I got with the card had a transaction number and gift card authorization number on it. When I was ready to pay and use the card they told me they could not accept it. There was no manager to call or Anyone to help them sort it out. They basically said your out of luck until we can get some sort of answer from a manager. So I said Ill wait, please dont make us sit at the empty table for too long. I was then told oh we wont have an answer tonight you have to pay your bill. Without being biased because of horrible service the food was extremely overpriced and not that great. When or if they decide to give the person that gave us the gift card their money back we will not go back there again. Beware, do not purchase gift cards from this restaurant unless you want to lose your money and embarrass yourself and the people your giving it to.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

An exceptional dining experience! This seafood restaurant offers a really good variety of fresh seafood and delicious dishes, all prepared with great attention to detail. The oysters and salmon were our favorites. The service was impeccable, with attentive and knowledgeable staff who made us feel very welcome. Definitely a place we will return to.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Pretty solid experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

I will keep returning just for the oysters. Intimate atmosphere with great ambiance and delicious seafood options

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Food was absolutely amazing and so was the service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Bow and Stern tonight for special dinner - Abbotsford $115.93 before tip We were 15 minutes early for our reso and sat down right away. Very quick to recieve the food and drinks, we were impressed. Friendly service she checked in perfect amount of times. Loud atmosphere so if you have trouble hearing it may get difficult at peak times. The strawberry elderflower gin spritz was really good. He enjoyed his Cesar. Poke Bowl with tofu was huge and was so perfect full meal for tomorrow leftover. I ate way more than my stomach intended but I couldnt stop haha. His halibut and fries he said perfectly hit his fish and chip craving. The deep fried seaweed was from my plate but I do not enjoy seaweed that much, I stole his coleslaw side. Forgot a picture of the dessert. Key lime pie was a nice size, however I didnt notice before that since its seasonal its $3 more expensive than the other cheesecakes, however its my favoriteflavor and I enjoyed it. I had a few bites of his creme Brule and it was really tasty. Vegetarian options: Poke Bowl with the tofu option is soo good! Parking: You may not get a spot right outside the restraunt but theres lots of street parking in old downtown.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Nice spot for drinks! The staff is friendly, the atmosphere has good vibes. We really enjoyed the fish n chips, cocktails, beer flights and carrot cake. The oysters were a little let down, the sizes were inconsistent and the accompaniments could have been better

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Beat fish and chips Ive ever had. The seafood is incredible and the drinks are well made.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Fabulous food, service and atmosphere!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

The food and service were AMAZING. We went to celebrate my son s engagement and we re really looking forward to the food and conversation. The only downfall was the woman in the booth who obviously had too much to drink and was so loud and obnoxious it made it hard to hear the others at our table. We ll definitely go back because the food is that good. Next time we ll ask to be moved.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Lovely place

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Crab cakes were delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

If youre looking for fresh oysters, look no further. Their happy hour has some really good specials. The best fish and chips Ive had in a long time. Such a nice atmosphere.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Came on Sunday, super busy. Seated right away at the bar. Was promptly served. Has fish and chips. Halibut was perfect, golden brown and flakey.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

The cioppino was quite good. Had to ask for an extra piece of bread to absorb all the rest of my soup. I thought it was a little small but I was a little fuller than I expected to be. And service was good. I came with a larger group and felt like she was attentive. I will definitely be back to try more!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Went for lunch. Chowder was really good. Tuna stack also very good. Prawn tacos also very good, prawns cooked perfectly.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Our server Dallas was amazing.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

I celebrated my son s birthday there. Servers were flying around. We did feel like everyone was taking care of us. The hot seafood platter was a star dish, but need to be honest, the salmon was quite dry. Overall, we had a great evening. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Have been to this restaurant numerous times, in Chillawack and Abbotsford! Have a great experience each time! Love the food and highly recommend it! Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

I cant say enough how much I loved this restaurant. It was my wife and Is first date since our child was born, as well as our first vacation ever. When I say the staff was absolutely perfect on their timing and service, its an understatement. The prices were phenomenal. We had the: Ahi Tuna Stack Salmon Gravlax Hot seafood platter (which was amazing, though it could do without the rice unless you dont have any appetizers, because it was so filling) And my wife had the vanilla creme Brule which Im not a fan of generally, but I really really liked their version. Im hoping to come back to BC again just so I can go to this restaurant

★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Nice place with good service, good beer & good food. Overall nice, but unremarkable. A little crowded and quite noisy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

A great spot for a casual lunch or dinner. We shared the lobster Mac and cheese and the beef burger. The Mac and cheese was creamy and flavourful with lots of lobster pieces will the burger was homemade and juicy on a bun that was just enough bread. Home made hand cut fries were a nice touch Will definitely eat there again.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

It was our first visit to the Bow & Stern and it exceeded our expectations. Fabulous fresh seafood in the Fraser Valley? You bet!! The place was packed with frenzied excitement. We had the fresh shucked oysters; ahi tuna stack with mango and avocado and wonton crisps; a super-sized dynamite roll; and the most delicious red beet cured gravlax with a creamy dill coulis sauce. We polished the meal off with Boston clam chowder. The presentation, flavours and service - beyond exceptional. And when we went to pay....surprise of all surprises, our meal had been paid for by a surreptitious individual who chose not to be identified. So whoever you were at the Bow & Stern the other night, thank you! Nothing like that has ever happened to us!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Clam chowder was amazing. Yam fries were good. They should discontinue the salt and pepper wings because they dont do them justice. I tried my partners cod fish of the fish and chips. It was really good! Dietary restrictions: Clam chowder seemed low salicylate

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Great salmon burger and my husband loved the chowder.

April 21, 2024

Food poisoning from the muscles. Violently ill for 2.5 days after eating seafood here. This place has gone downhill! Used to be a favourite & Despite being wildly over priced for just okay food we kept trying and wanting to support but after this we won t be back. Went from being a nice little spot to being overrated to being completely unacceptable. Been here many times over the last years and will never go back.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Best place to eat

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Thank you so much!

★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Tried another new to me location for fish today. We got there for the lunch hour today (Saturday) and tried the lobster Mac and Cheese, and 1 piece cod. Cheese needs more berries :) Great service. Friendly, and chatty to answer my questions. Look forward to our return visits to try other dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

What a gem for the valley! Food is absolutely fantastic and the atmosphere is great. Make reservations for a busy night because they get full!

★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Great food and atmosphere. But our service was really lacking. Took us awhile to get our servers attention for almost anything. Everyone else that came and gave us drinks or food was a little more helpful. We received all our food but the steak that my son ordered didnt come and we had to ask our server (after about 10-15mins) and was told they dropped it and new one was being made, totally fine just didnt understand why we werent told when the food came. Also felt she gave us the bill before asking if we needed anything else. My kids didnt receive their dessert with the kids meals and I had to order my sons cheesecake after she printed and gave us our bills. It was his birthday so we wanted to use his cheesecake as his bday cake. Just a little disappointed.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Bow & Stern is my new favorite spot because their food is off-the-charts delicious, and the menu is like a foodies playground. Plus, the atmosphere is so cozy and relaxed, and the staff are like your buddies, always there to make sure youre having a good time.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Wonderful place to eat food is to die for and excellent service will be back as they say.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

If you go to Bow and Stern you must try their Lobster Mac and Cheese Its the best mac and cheese ive ever had anywhere in Abbotsford. Its creamy and delicious and stays that way even for the next day.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

I visited for my childs birthday because he loves seafood. It was fresh and delicious, and even my eldest child, who dislikes the unique smell of seafood, enjoyed it. I was so thankful for the servers cheerful appearance and even the birthday surprise dessert. I also highly recommend the clean and clear lager beer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Excellent food,friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Great food, probably the best fish n chips in town. Good price on tequila shots.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Wow, this place was incredible me and my family is very impressed, the food was honestly amazing and our orders didn t take too long at all! Great food, Great service, and a very beautiful restaurant, amazing! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Great service, clean restaurant ,tasty food, inviting atmosphere.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

I went with the family to celebrate a couple of birthdays. We all loved the food and service that was provided. The seafood is on point. We will definitely be coming back in the future

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Smaller location than Chilliwack but staff are helpful & amazing, food and beers make it well worth the visit!

★★★★
February 21, 2024

We went Sunday afternoon for my wifes birthday. The food was great as usual.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Great seafood in Old Town Abby

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

I love eating here! If youre gluten free, they have great options. Its so nice having gluten free fish and chips or fish tacos that taste unreal.

★★★★
January 21, 2024

Not much of a seafood fan but loved the food, ambience and service.. the staff is absolutely amazing