The City of Vancouver is seeking a restaurateur to operate a Chinese restaurant inside the Chinatown Plaza in hopes that it will act as a “catalyst” for renewed commercial activity in what used to be a thriving mall.
The popular Floata Seafood Restaurant, which was a mainstay of political parties from all levels of government to host fundraisers, closed its doors in October 2025. The Floata occupied an 18,000 square foot space on the third floor of the plaza on Keefer Street for 30 years.
The city has since posted a request for proposal (RFP) on its website seeking a new operator. A separate RFP is for a property management and
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