A remodel of the former Red Lion at the Quay Restaurant is underway at the Port of Vancouver’s Terminal 1, in anticipation of a new restaurant from Mark Matthias, owner of Beaches Restaurant & Bar.
Matthias plans to open WareHouse ‘23 by July 1 of this year. The restaurant will feature seasonal Northwest cuisine, 20 local small brews on tap, regional wines and handcrafted cocktails.
“The WareHouse will be a warm, social environment offering a wide variety of food and drink to encourage sharing, sampling and sipping,” said Matthias in a press release. “Our team of chefs has been working on a unique concept with seasonally imaginative plates designed for sharing with friends. We’re excited to bring a new and different eating experience to Vancouver.”
Matthias said WareHouse ’23 will also offer catering and event space in the former Red Lion ballroom, which is adjacent to the restaurant.
“A unique and locally-owned restaurant is a welcome addition to Terminal 1 and our waterfront redevelopment,” said port Director of Economic Development Katy Brooks. “WareHouse ‘23 will provide the first taste of the culture and flavor of what Terminal 1 will become in its new life as a community gathering space.”
WareHouse ’23 won’t permanently be located in the old Quay Restaurant space. Matthias expects to eventually relocate the restaurant within the Terminal 1 waterfront development as it takes shape.
“We are especially pleased that Mark is vested in the vision of the future Terminal 1 as a regional attraction and the go-to place to eat, play, work and live,” added Brooks.
