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RESTAURANTS

Victoria | Malahat to Ladysmith | Nanaimo, Parksville & Qualicum
Port Alberni, Ucluelet & Tofino | Fanny Bay to Port Hardy

Greater Victoria

Asian

Don Mee, 538 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC.
(250) 383-1032. www.donmee.com

Goodview Family Restaurant, #305-1913 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC.
(250) 474-0822. www.goodviewrestaurant.com

Little Thai Place, 3613 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC.
(250) 477-8668. www.littlethaiplace.com

Ming’s Chinese Cuisine, 1321 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC.
(250) 385-4405. www.mings.ca

Siam Restaurant, 512 Fort Street, Victoria, BC.
(250) 383-9911. www.siamthai.ca

Family & West Coast

AURA, 680 Montreal Street, Victoria, BC.
250-414-6739. www.aurarestaurant.ca

Barkley’s Steakhouse, 777 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC.
www.barkleyssteakhouse.com

Black Olive Restaurant, 739 Pandora, Victoria, BC.
(250) 384-6060. www.theblackolive.ca

The Blue Crab Bar & Grill, 146 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC.
www.bluecrab.ca

Bon Rouge Bistro, 611 Courtenay Street, Victoria, BC.
(250) 220-8008. www.bonrouge.ca

Brasserie LEcole, 1715 Government Street, Victoria, BC.
(250) 475-6260. www.lecole.ca

Café Bistro, 944 Fort Street, Victoria, BC.
(250) 383-0009. www.cafe-brio.com

Camille’s, 45 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC.
(250) 381-3433. www.camillesrestaurant.com

Cactus Club Café, 1125 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC
www.cactusclubcafe.com

Chandlers, 1250 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC
(250) 385-3474. www.chandlersseafood.com

Charter’s Restaurant at McMorran’s Beach House, 5109 Cordova Bay Road, Victoria, BC.
www.mcmorrans.com

The Club House, 919 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC.
www.strathconahotel.com

Copper Rock Grill, 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC.
(250) 391-7170. www.bearmountain.ca

De Dutch Pannekoek House, 642 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC.
www.dedutch.com

Ferris’ Oyster Bar & Grill, 536 Yates Street, Victoria, BC.
www.ferrisoysterbar.com 

Fireside Grill, 4509 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC.
www.firesidegrill.com

Fire & Water Fish & Chop House, 728 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC.
(250) 480-3828. www.marriottvictoria.com/firewater

Floyd’s Diner, 866 Yates Street, Victoria, BC.
(250-381-5114) www.floyds-diner.com

Four Mile House Restaurant, 199 Island Highway, Victoria, BC.
www.fourmilehouse.com

The Garlic Rose & Grill, 2800 Jacklin Road, Victoria, BC.
www.thegarlicrose.ca

Great Canadian Restaurant, 1708 Old Island Highway, Victoria, BC.
www.greatcanadiancasino.com/viewroyal

Green Cuisine, 5-560 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC.
(250) 385-1809. www.greencuisine.com

Harbour House Restaurant, 607 Oswego Street, Victoria, BC.
www.victoriaharbourhouse.com

Heron Rock Bistro, 4-435 Simcoe Street, Victoria, BC.
www.heronrockbistro.ca

The Joint Pizzeria & Deli, 1219 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC.
www.eatatthejoint.com

The Keg Steak House, 500 Fort Street, Victoria, BC.
www.kegsteakhouse.com

The Keg Steakhouse at the Winery, 3940 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC.
(250) 479-1651. www.kegsteakhouse.com

Knochanback Grill, 45136 Wilkinson, Victoria, BC.
(250)727-0200. www.knockanback.com

Lure Seafood Restaurant & Bar, 45 Songees Road, Victoria, BC.
www.lureatoceanpointe.com

The Marina Restaurant, 1327 Beach Drive, Victoria, BC.
www.marinarestaurant.com

The Mark, 463 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC.
www.themark.ca

Restaurant Matisse, 512 Yates Street, Victoria, BC.
(250) 480-0883. www.restaurantmatisse.com

Moxies Classic Grills. www.moxies.com

Nautical Nellie’s, 101 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC.
www.nauticalnelliesrestaurant.com

O Bistro, 500 Oswego Street, Victoria, BC.
www.oswegovictoria.com

The Office Restaurant & Lounge, 759 Yates Street, Victoria, BC.
www.theofficelounge.ca

Old Spaghetti Factory, 703 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC.
www.oldspaghettifactory.ca

The Olive Grove, 4496 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC.
(250) 479-9361. www.olivegrove.ca

The Pacific Restaurant, 463 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC.
www.pacificrestaurant.com

Paprika Bistro, 2524 Estevan Avenue, Victoria, BC.
(250) 592-7424. www.paprika-bistro.com

pescatores seafood & grill, 614 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC.
(250) 385- 4512. www.pescatores.com

The Pita Pit, 1231 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC.
www.pitapit.com

Pizzeria Primastrada, 105-230 Cook Street, Victoria, BC.
(250) 590-8595. www.pizzeriaprimastrada.com

The Reef Restaurant, 533 Yates Street, Victoria, BC.
www.thereefrestaurant.com/Victoria

Ric’s Grill, 910 Government Street, Victoria, BC.
www.ricsgrill.com

Romano’s Macaroni Grill, 3195 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC.
www.macgrillbc.com

Romeo’s Pizza, Victoria, BC.
www.romeosplace.com

Sauce Restaurant & Lounge, 1245 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC,
www.saucebar.ca

Serious Coffee.
www.seriouscoffee.com

Smoken Bones Cookshack, 101-721 Station Road, Victoria, BC.
www.smokenbones.ca

Swiftsure Restaurant & Lounge, 427 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC.
www.swiftsurelounge.com

The Tapa Bar Restaurant, 620 Trounce Alley, Victoria, BC.
www.tapabar.ca

TGIFF, 1-845 Viewfield Road, Victoria, BC.
(250) 380-0390. www.feysandhobbs.com

Veneto Tapa Lounge, 1450 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC.
(250) 383-7310. www.venetodining.com

Vic’s Steakhouse & Bar, 345 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC.
www.vicssteakhouse.ca  

Vista 18, 740 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC.
www.vista18.com

Wharfside Eatery, 1208 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC.
www.wharfsideeatery.com

Wild Saffron Bistro, 1605 Store Street, Victoria, BC.
www.swanshotel.com 

Willies Bakery & Café, 537 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC.
www.williesbakery.com

Piccolo restaurant, 7120 West Saanich Road, Brentwood Bay, BC.
250-652-5044.    www.piccolorestaurant.ca

Bistro Suisse, 2470 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC.
www.bistrosuisse.com

Haro’s Restaurant & Bar, 9805 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC.
www.sidneypier.com/haros

The Latch, 2328 Harbour Road, Sidney, BC.
260-656-4015.    www.latchinn.ca

Markus’ Wharfside Restaurant, 1831 Maple Avenue, Sooke, BC.
(250) 642-3596. www.markuswharfsiderestaurant.com

Sooke Harbour House, 1528 Whiffen Spit, Sooke, BC.
(250) 642-3421. www.sookeharbourhouse.com

Marinas

Marina Restaurant, 1327 Beach Drive, Victoria, BC. V8S 2N4.
(250) 598-8555. www.marinarestaurant.com

Dock 503. 2320 Harbour Road, Sidney, BC.
(250) 656-0828. www.vanislemarina.com

Pubs

The Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government Street, Victoria, BC.
(250) 953-9993. www.victoriapubcompany.ca

Canoe Brew Pub, 450 Swift, Victoria, BC.
(250) 361-1940. www.canoebrewpub.com

Darcy’s Pub, 1127 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC.
(250) 380-1322. www.darcyspub.ca

The Fernwood Inn, 1302 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, BC.
(250) 412-2001. www.fernwoodinn.com

The Fin & Gill Bar & Grill Pub, 453 Head Street, Victoria, BC.
(250) 381-1400. www.westbay.bc.ca/grill.htm

Four Mile Pub, 199 Island Highway, Victoria, BC.
(250) 479-2514. www.fourmilehouse.com

The Monkey Tree Pub, 4025 Borden, Victoria, BC.
(250) 727-3550. www.monkeytreepub.com

Garrick’s Head Pub, 1140 Government Street, Victoria, BC.
www.bedfordregency.com

Hecklers Bar & Grill, 123 Gorge Road East, Victoria, BC.
www.victoriaramada.com

Irish Times Pub, 1200 Government Street, Victoria, BC.
www.irishtimespub.ca

Jack’s Place, 2000 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC.
www.bearmountain.ca

Knockanback Grill, 4136 Wilkinson Road, Victoria, BC.
www.knockanback.com

London Arms Pub, 2915 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC.
www.super8victoria.com

Penny Farthing Pub, 2228 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC.
www.pennyfarthingpub.com

Ross Bay Pub, 7-1516 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC.
www.rossbaypub.com

Sauce Bar & Grill, 1245 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC.
www.saucebar.ca

Six Mile Pub, 494 Island Highway, Victoria, BC.
www.sixmilepub.com

Smuggler’s Cove Pub, 2581 Penrhyn, Victoria, BC.
(250) 477-2688. www.smugglerscovepub.com

Spinnakers Brew Pub, 308 Catherine Street, Victoria, BC.
(250) 386-6584. www.spinnakers.com

Swans Brew Pub, 506 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC.
(250) 361-3310. www.swanshotel.com

Tudor House Sports Bar, 533 Admirals, Victoria, BC.
(250) 382-5625. www.tudorhousepub.com

West Coast Tap House, 829 McCallum Road, Victoria, BC.
www.westcoasttaphouse.com

Wine Cellar, 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC.
www.bearmountain.ca

Pub & Café, 849 Verdier Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC>
www.brentwoodbaylodge.com

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Malahat to Ladysmith

Family & West Coast

The Aerie Restaurant, 600 Ebadora Lane, Cobble Hill, BC.
(800) 518-1933. www.aerie.bc.ca

Amuse, 1753 Shawnigan Mill Bay Road, Shawnigan Lake, BC.
(250) 743-3667. www.amusebistro.com

Cherry Point Bistro, 840 Cherry Point Road, Cobble Hill, BC.
www.cherrypointvineyards.com

La Pommeraie, 1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill, BC.
www.merridalecider.com

Steeples Restaurant, 2744 Shawnigan Lake, Cobble Hill, BC.
(250) 743-1887. www.steeplesrestaurant.ca

The Quamichan Inn, 1478 Maple Bay Road, Duncan, BC.
(250) 746-7028. www.theQuamichaninn.com

Riverwalk Café, 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan, BC.
www.quwutsun.ca

Youbou Bar & Grill, 10524 Youbou Road, Cowichan Lake, BC.
(250) 745-3388. www.youboubargrill.com

The Masthead Restaurant,1705 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay, BC.
250-748-3714.    www.themastheadrestaurant.com

Royal Dar Mediterranean & Indian Cuisine, 120 Roberts Street, Ladysmith, BC.
(250) 245-0168. www.royaldar.ca

Pubs

Craig Street Brew Pub, 25 Craig Street, Duncan, BC.
(250) 737-2337. www.craigstreet.ca

Bay Pub, 1695 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay, BC.
250-748-2330.    www.baypub.ca

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Nanaimo, Parksville & Qualicum

Asian

Amazing Thai Restaurant, 486 Franklyn Street, Nanaimo, BC.
www.amazingthai.ca

Amrikko’s Fine Indian Cuisine, 487 East Island Highway, Parksville, BC.
www.amrikkos.com

Sushi-mon, 133 W. 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC.
www.sushimon.ca

Takrai Restaurant, #14-221 West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach.
Web site.

Family & West Coast

Beefeaters Bar & Grill, 1840 Stewart Avenue, Nanaimo, BC.
(250) 753-2333. www.beefeaters.ca

The Lighthouse Bistro, 50 Anchor Way, Nanaimo, BC.
(250) 754-3212. www.lighthouse-bistro.com

Mahle House, 2104 Hermer Road, Nanaimo, BC.
(250) 722-3621. www.mahlehouse.ca

Manzavino Restaurant & Pizza House, 476 Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo, BC.
(250) 754-7745. www.manzavino.com

Zougla Restaurant, 2021 Estevan, Nanaimo, BC.
(250) 716-3233. www.zougla.ca

West Coast Landing Grill, 1-1600 Stroudger, Nanoose Bay, BC.
(250) 468-2400. www.landinggrill.com

Bugsy’s Bar & Grill, 332 West Island Highway, Parksville, BC.
www.bugsysbarandgrill.ca

Creek House Restaurant, #1-1025 Lee Road, Parksville, BC.
www.creekhouserestaurant.com

Lefty’s, 101-280 East Island Highway, Parksville, BC.
250-954-3886. http://www.leftys.tv

White Spot, #2-826 West Island Highway, Parksville, BC.
www.whitespot.com

DeeZ Bar & Grill, 3353 W. Island Highway, Qualicum Beach, BC.
(250) 752-8055. www.deezbarandgrill.com

Fish Tales, 3336 W. Island Highway, Qualicum Beach, BC.
(250) 752-6053. www.fishtalescafe.com

Gary’s Bistro, 115 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC www.zapbc.com/garysbistro/2htm

Giovannis’s, #4-180 Second Avenue West, Qualicum Beach, BC.
(250) 752-6693. www.giovannisqualicum.com

Lefty’s, 710 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC.
250-752-7530.    http://www.leftys.tv

Rawthentic Eatery 744-A Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC.
250-594-7298. www.rawthenticeatery.com

Back Road Java,  Errington Road/Grafton Avenue, Errington, BC.
www.backroadjava.com

Marinas

Dinghy Dock Pub & Bistro, Protection Island, Nanaimo, BC.
(250) 753-2373. www.dinghydockpub.com

Pubs

The Crow & Gate Pub, 2313 Yellow Point Road, Cedar, BC.
(250) 722-3731. www.crowandgate.com

Fox & Hounds, 247 Milton Street, Nanaimo, BC.
(250) 740-1000. www.foxandhoundsnanaimo.com

The Lighthouse Pub, 50 Anchor Way, Nanaimo, BC.
(250) 754-3212. www.lighthouse-bistro.com

Longwood Brew Pub, 5775 Turner Road, Nanaimo, BC.
(250) 729-8225. www.longwoodbrewpub.com

Pipers Pub, 4700 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC.
(250) 751-2770. www.pipers-pub.ca

The Queens Hotel Pub, 34 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC.
(250) 754-6751. www.thequeens.ca

The Rocking Horse Pub, 2038 Sanders Road, Nanoose, BC.
(250) 468-1735. www.rockinghorsepub.com

Upper Deck Sports Bar & Grill, 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville, www.qualityresortparksville.com

The Shady Rest Pub, 3109 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach, BC.
(250) 752-9111. www.shadyrest.ca

Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Island Highway West, Qualicum Beach, BC.
(250) 752-8055. www.deezbarandgrill.com

Fanny Bay Inn, 7408 South Island Highway, Fanny Bay, BC.
www.fannybayinn.com

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Port Alberni, Ucluelet & Tofino

Family & Westcoast

Long Beach Lodge & Resort, 1441 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, BC.
(877) 844-7873 www.longbeachlodgeresort.com/site/cuisine.html

The Wickaninnish Inn, 500 Osprey Lane, Tofino, BC.
(800) 333-4604 www.wickinn.com/restaurant.html

Pubs

Best Western Barclay Hotel, 4277 Stamp Avenue, Port Alberni, BC.
(800) 563-6590 www.bestwesternbarclay.com/wine.html

Island West Resort, 1990 Bay, Ucluelet, BC.
(250) 726-7515 www.islandwestresort.com/eagles_nest_pub.cfm

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Fanny Bay to Port Hardy

Asian

The Great Escape, 2744 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC.
(250) 336-8831, www.greatescape-cumberland.com

Kinaree Thai Restaurant, 8th/Fitzgerald, Courtenay, BC.
(250) 898-8639, www.kinareethai.ca

Thai Village Restaurant, 2140 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC.
(250) 334-3812, www.thaivillagerestaurant.com

Family & West Coast

Anderton Bistro, 649 Anderton Road, Comox BC.
(250) 339-8163, www.andertonbistro.com

Atlas Café & Bar, 250 6th Street, Courtenay, BC.
www.atlascafe.ca

Avenue Bistro, 2064 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC.
(250) 890-9200, www.avenuebistro.ca

bisque, 307B 14th Street, Courtenay, BC.
(250) 334-8564, www.bisquerestaurant.ca

Fluid Bar & Grill, 1175 Cliffe, Courtenay, BC.
(250) 338-1500, www.fluidbarandgrill.com

Locals, 364 8th Street, Courtenay, BC.
(250) 338-6493, www.localscomoxvalley.com

Martines Bistro, 1754 Beaufort Avenue, Comox, BC.
(250) 339-1199, www.martinesbistro.com

The Old House Restaurant, 1760 Riverside Lane, Courtenay, BC.
(250) 338-5406, www.oldhouserestaurant.ca

Plates, 2601 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC.
(250) 334-8087, www.platescatering.com

The Rose Tea Room & Bistro, 180A 5th Street, Courtenay, BC.
(250) 897-1007, www.rosetearoom.ca

Thyme on the Ocean, 1832 Comox Avenue, Comox BC.
(250) 339-5570, www.thymeontheocean.com

Tita’s Mexican Restaurant, 536 6th Street, Courtenay, BC.
(250) 334-8033, www.tita.ca

Union Street Grill & Grotto, 5th Street, Courtenay, BC.
(250) 897-0081, www.unionstreetgrill.ca

Sushi-Mon, on Mount Washington.
www.sushimon.ca

Marinas

Herons at Heriot Bay Inn, Quardra Island, BC.
(250) 285-3322, www.heriotbayinn.com

Quarterdeck Inn & Marina Resort, 6555 Hardy Bay Road, Port Hardy, BC.
1-877-902-0459, www.quarterdeckresort.net

Pubs

Billy D’s Pub, 268 Fifth Street, Courtenay, BC.
(250) 334-8811, www.billydspub.com

Black Fin Pub, 132 Port Augusta, Comox, BC.
(250) 339-5030, www.blackfinpub.com

Cypress Tree Inn, Corner of Sayward turnoff, Sayward Junction, BC.
(250) 282-3648, www.cypresstreeinnpub.com

Quarterdeck Inn & Marina Resort, 6555 Hardy Bay Road, Port Hardy, BC.
1-877-902-0459, www.quarterdeckresort.net

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