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Those eagle-eyed foodies may have noticed that Osetra shares the same name as the highly praised sturgeon caviar, meaning it’s safe to say you’ll find an assortment of dishes featuring the ingredient. Whether you’re a caviar veteran or someone trying it for the first time, each dish is served in an approachable way that will leave people from either camp satisfied.

When first hearing of Osetra, we were initially drawn to the waffle, which Osetra refers to on its menu as Caviar. So when we visited, we knew we needed to give it a try, and it sure didn’t disappoint. Marco Ovies/Dished

Don’t go in expecting an overly sweet waffle here. Instead, you’ll find smoked creme fraiche sandwiched between two buttermilk and chive waffles, topped with a toasted pepper and egg yolk gel and, of course, caviar, creating one heck of a delectable savoury bite.

There would be more caviar to come, but next, we enjoyed a selection of warm dishes, all equally as good as the last.

Immediate highlights included the Flat Iron Steak (with All i Pebre sauce and preserved shallot), Pave (potato terrine with pecorino and kimchi powder), and, perhaps most surprising and notable, the Carrots.

The often-overlooked side dish is a standout on the menu at Osetra, which may be surprising considering Osetra advertises itself as a seafood restaurant.

The reason these carrots are so good is the addition of a honey mustard toffee sauce. Expect a sweetness that perfectly complements the natural flavours of the root vegetable, but not overpowering, where the flavour of the carrots gets lost. Plus, the crunch from the crispy rice topping the dish was the cherry on top for us.

But speaking about popular menu items, there was one that had our whole table in agreement as being the highlight of the entire meal: the Gelato.

A Fior di Latte and lemon gelato is topped with a generous serving of osetra caviar and drizzled with some single-origin olive oil. The caviar adds the perfect level of saltiness and umami, and the flavours of the gelato are light and refreshing, making it the perfect way to end your meal if you ask us.

Osetra will open its doors on Nov. 28 and operate daily from 5 p.m. to midnight. In 2026, the restaurant said it will expand its offerings to include lunch and weekend brunch service as well.

Osetra Coastal Cuisine

Address: 410 West Georgia St., Vancouver

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