Upstream Café Menu
The Vancouver Aquarium is a non-profit organization and is proud to be self-sufficient. Our earned revenues, such as revenues earned from the Upstream Café, directly support our education, conservation and research initiatives.
Upstream BBQ:
Platters served with fries or side salad
Bacon Cheese Burger Platter
beef burger, smoked bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickle & special aquarium sauce
$10.75 / burger only for $9.25
Cheese Burger Platter
beef patty, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickle & special aquarium sauce
$10.25 / burger only for $8.75
Hamburger Platter
beef burger, lettuce, tomato, pickle & special aquarium sauce
$9.75 / burger only for $8.25
Veggie Burger Platter
veggie patty, lettuce, tomato, pickle & special aquarium sauce
$9.75 / burger only for $8.25
Hot Dog Platter
all beef hot dog with choice of condiments
$6.75 / hot dog only for $5.50
Chicken Strips Platter
breaded all white chicken strips with BBQ or honey mustard sauce
$9.95
Ocean Wise Halibut and Chips 
one piece of breaded halibut, creamy coleslaw, lemon and tartar sauce
$9.95 / add extra piece of fish for $2.00
Regular Fries
$3.75
Large Fries
$4.75
Kids’ Combos:
Kids' meal served with a cookie or fruit and a 12 oz. soft drink / add kids' fries for $2.00
Kids’ Hot Dog Combo
small all beef hot dog with choice of condiment
$6.25 / hot dog only for $3.95
Kids’ Chicken Nuggets Combo
Five breaded all white chicken nuggets with BBQ or honey mustard sauce
$6.25 / chicken nuggets only for $3.95
Kids’ Grilled Cheese Combo
Cheddar on white or whole wheat bread
$6.25 / grilled cheese only for $3.95
Kids’ Tuna Sandwich Combo
albacore tuna on a bun
$6.25 / tuna sandwich only for $3.95
Grab & Go Sandwiches:
Chicken Pesto Salad Wrap
pesto chicken breast with spinach, bell peppers, parmesan, pesto mayo, wrapped in a flour tortilla
$8.50
Roast Turkey & Gouda Sandwich
sliced turkey breast with gouda, dijon mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato on a fresh artisan bun
$8.50
Ham & Cheddar Sandwich
sliced black forest ham with cheddar, dijon mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato on a fresh artisan bun
$7.50
Ocean Wise Tuna Salad Baguette
albacore tuna salad with lettuce & cucumber on a fresh baguette
$7.50
Tex-Mex Veggie Wrap
black beans, guacamole, cheddar, salsa & lettuce wrapped in a whole-wheat tortilla
$7.50
Grab & Go Salads:
Tangy Chicken & Rice Noodle Salad (gluten free)
chicken breast tossed with rice noodles, carrots, celery, cucumbers, sweet chili lime vinaigrette
$9.75
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce with cherry tomatoes, parmesan, herbed croutons & in house dressing
$8.75 / add chicken for $1.75
Mediterranean Salad (vegan)
couscous, black olive, artichokes, tomato, cucumber, red onion, basil, tossed in greek vinaigrette
$8.75
Chipotle Potato Salad
$2.75
Creamy Coleslaw
$2.75
Fresh Fruit Salad
$5.25
Side Salad
$2.75
Drinks:
Fountain Drink
$2.25 / $2.95
Freshly Brewed Coffee
$2.50 / $3.00
Assorted Tea
$2.00
Milk or Chocolate Milk
$2.25
Dasani Bottled Water
$2.75
Minute Maid Juice
$3.75
Vitamin Water
$3.75
prices and menu items subject to change without notice.
all prices are subject to applicable taxes.
Please note: Café seating is available and reserved for restaurant patrons. We ask that visitors who bring their own food use the picnic sites within walking distance in Lumberman’s Arch.
Ocean Wise
Ocean Wise is a conservation program created to help restaurants and their customers make sustainable seafood choices.
Sustainable seafood is caught or farmed in a way that ensures long-term health and stability of that species, as well as the greater marine ecosystem. 
Look for the Ocean Wise logo next to the menu items so you can order guilt-free seafood.
Learn more: Ocean Wise web site
Biodegradable Dishes
The Upstream Café uses biodegradable and compostable dishes and utensils made from renewable resources.
Reducing waste generated by its food services has been one of the Aquarium's top priorities. For the most part, the main waste generated by most food establishments comprises plastic utensils, plates and non biodegradable packaging as well as leftover food. Five years ago, in a move designed to dramatically reduce serving-related waste, the Aquarium started using fully compostable serving products, and last year it added a public composting station for food waste.
Today 95% of the dishes and utensils used to serve food at the Upstream Café are fully biodegradable and compostable: This includes plates, bowls (made from sugar cane); cutlery, cold drink cups and salad containers (made from corn); and coffee cups and napkins (made from paper). Further, all new products used at the Upstream Café must be both compostable and made from renewable resources.
Learn about our other initatives to protect the environment.