The Mill Marine Bistro was a European-style waterfront bistro located at 1012 Beach Avenue in Vancouver, British Columbia. The restaurant was shut down so that it could be moved to a new location at W Cordova Street in Vancouver. It was also rebranded as the Tap Shack, which you can eat today.
Mill Marine Bistro officially closed in 2019.
In this article, we’ll discuss other places to eat at in the Beach Avenue area in Vancouver, what the Mill Marine Bistro Vancouver was like, and what the Tap Shack is like to eat at now and what’s on the menu.
Other Eating Options near the Mill Vancouver
During restorations, we recommend visiting some other notable and popular places to eat in the area. Our recommendations are:
- 那家小馆 Najia Restaurant: waterfront Beijing-style Chinese cuisine
- M8 Bistro & Bar: an upscale bistro with wonderful ambiance and food
- Prego Caffe e Deli: a cozy, casual eatery with many options
Any of the above eateries will serve as a wonderful replacement to the Mill Marine Bistro while it undergoes renovations. Each restaurant has its own unique style, so no matter what mood you are in, one of the above places should suit your needs. All of the suggested alternative diners are close to the location of Mill Marine in Coal Harbour.
Overview of the Mill Coal Harbour
Located in the trendy Coal Harbour area of Vancouver, the Mill Marine Bistro was a top spot for outdoor eating because of its large patio with a spectacular view of the water.
Coal Harbour Vancouver is known for its beautiful views of the ocean and of the Rocky Mountains. The area houses many important Vancouver attractions, such as the Convention Center, Stanley Park, and the Marina.
The Menu in Mill Marine Bistro
The carte at the Mill Vancouver featured options like sharable appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and cedar plank pizzas, all for reasonable prices. Some notable food items are listed below:
- Drunken prawns in garlic, tomato, and brandy for $13.95
- Beef Ribeye Dip sandwich on a garlic butter baguette for $14.95
- Andouille Sausage cedar plank pizza with roasted red peppers, olives, and mozzarella for $15.95
- Very Nice Salad with local greens and vegetables, hazelnuts, craisins, goat cheese, and maple balsamic vinaigrette for $11.95
Their drink menu was also extensive, offering many different local beers on tap, as well as fun cocktails. The real selling point, however, was their wine on tap. The Mill Coal Harbor served wine on tap, straight from the barrel.
This greatly reduced their carbon footprint by eliminating the need for 300 bottles, labels, corks, and containers for each barrel used.
Other Restaurants In The Daniel Group Chain
Other restaurants in the Daniel Group chain include Tap & Barrel, Burrard Bridge Bar & Grill, Prospect Point Café & Gift Shop, Stanley Park Pavilion, and Stanley Park Bar & Grill. These restaurants offer casual, fun, dining and great atmosphere for the whole family.
Why The Mill Coal Harbour Closed
In 2016, the Mill Bistro Vancouver in Coal Harbour closed so that it could be moved and renovated. After much hard work and preparation, the new restaurant was re-branded as well as renovated and is now called TapShack Eatery. Open during the summer of 2016, the TapShack Eatery is located on Coal Harbour at 1199 W Cordova St, Vancouver BC V6E. Restaurant information, along with menus, can be found at tapshack.ca.
The Menu At TapShack
Depending on the event, there are two table setting options to choose from. The first is the canapé list. This menu starts at just $30 a person and features some of the delicious food options below:
Depending on the event, there are two table setting options to choose from. The first is the canapé list. This menu starts at just $30 a person and features some of the delicious food options below:
- Chicken and waffles
- Baja shrimp tostadas
- Tap burger sliders
- Maple and goat cheese toast
- Vegan ceviche
If your event calls for a more family-style approach, the second event carte du jour options will better suit your needs. At $50 per guest, the family-style menu offers the following (to name a few):
- Famous fried pickles
- Superfood salad
- Chicken gyoza
- Braised short rib
- Truffle mushroom mac & cheese
Both of these options offer vegetarian and gluten-friendly options, as well as ocean wise sustainable seafood options. They are able to be very accommodating to any dietary needs or restrictions.
The Views At TapShack
TapShack is a modern restaurant with stunning marina views located in the popular Coal Harbour area of Vancouver, British Columbia. According to their website, the restaurant is dedicated to providing: “Pacific Northwest comfort food, locally sourced wherever and whenever possible.”
TapShack does not just aim to shop local with their food, they partner with local breweries and vineyards as well. Collaboration is the name of the game when it comes to TapShack.
The Mill Bistro Vancouver was one of the best bistro restaurants in the Vancouver area until being moved and rebranded as the Tap Shack that you can eat today. Even though the Tap Shack may be in a different location, it still offers many of the same good eats that the Mill marine Bistro was well known for. Regardless of whether it’s local wine, beer, burgers, or seafood, TapShack at Coal Harbour can provide you with what you are craving.