The food was the BEST part!…read more We saw this on Yelp as we were visiting the area for the first time. We started off with Poutine and Island Museels! These were delicious! And some of the best poutine we've ever had! I got the tuna Niçoise salad and my bf got the chicken Parmesan. We were both super satisfied! Our server is originally from Seattle and we got to talking about life in Seattle and how she had moved to B.C. She was super friendly!

Excellent fish and chips! Crispy, hot batter-coating with tender moist fish inside, and no uncooked…read morebatter under the hot crispy crust! Both French fries and the Cole slaw were tasty. As were the pint beers on tap. (The slaw was a-typical without mayo but sweet and tangy just the same! We celebrated my birthday with a slice of yummy almond chocolate cheese cake. What a great choice for a fun and tasty dinner celebration!

From Boston and ended up eating at this gem. Everything was absolutely delicious and so fresh. They…read morehave tons of Gluten free options as well. I wish I could have tried the pizza. This place is a MUST. The view is incredible and the staff is the kindest.

This place is one of the most recommended restaurants in Sooke. Our hotel was nearby and within…read morewalking distance, although there were no sidewalks along the way. I made a reservation for two about a week in advance. I ordered the sourdough with sunflower spread from the first section of the menu, the weekly pizza from the third section, and the pappardelle, also from the third section. The sourdough arrived first, but within minutes, both the pasta and the pizza were brought to the table. We had not even finished our first piece of bread. The sourdough was a bit chewy, and the sunflower spread was underwhelming. I wished I had chosen the butter instead. The pappardelle, on the other hand, was fantastic and turned out to be our favourite dish of the night. The snap peas were crisp and added a pleasant texture, while the sauce was rich and buttery. The pizza, made on a sourdough base, was also quite good. It was light and airy, with well-balanced toppings such as potato, bacon, and snap peas. The bottom was slightly burnt, probably due to the flour used to prevent sticking, but it added a nice smoky flavour from the wood-fired oven. We finished with the pavlova for dessert. The berries tasted fresh, and the meringue had a lovely toasted texture. The service felt a bit rushed, and the courses were not staggered as expected. Although the staff mentioned the menu is structured to guide the order, this was not reflected in the pacing. Overall, it is a great spot for fine dining, despite the timing of the service

We had such a lovely time at the West coast grill! The restaurant has an ocean theme to it and…read morefaces The waters as well. There are many tables and it got busy after we sat down. The front desk recommended us to make a reservation. The servers were very warm and attentive. Our food was so tasty and I wish the portion was a bit larger. The seafood was so fresh I couldn't get enough of it. The chicken breast was cooked beautifully and delightfully tender. The restaurant is perfect for a nice getaway.

Beautiful views and ever changing menu. Love the lamb dish and butternut squash ravioli .read more

Had an excellent gluten free bun!!! Ordered the Ron Burgundy with Elk patty and Sweet Potato fries…read more Absolutely amazing food, wonderful drinks and a welcoming establishment!! The wait staff and especially the bartender were happy, helpful and all around wonderful people. I especially liked how comfortable the restaurant and bar felt, very nice ambiance. We will be hitting this place up again when we are in town, and recommend y'all to others who visit the area too. Thank you for your hospitality!!!

5* for the food and service but -1* because they somehow lost our place in line, which I found out…read moreafter waiting 70 minutes (the restaurant was not very busy at all) I ordered the chimichurri chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries. The sandwich was pretty good and the fries were excellent. I also got an orange cream margarita, which was soooo unique and SO delicious. Prices are reasonable, the vibe is great, and our server was nice and quick! The waiting was a huge shame, but our experience mostly made up for it.

We had a nice lunch here with friends after exploring the tide pools of Botanical Beach. Maybe it…read moregot us in the mood for fish & chips! Three of us ordered that. They used my favorite-beer batter which was perfect. We were disappointed with the fact that the fish wasn't from the area. Our server admitted this and that there was some regulation that didn't allow them to serve local fish. I wasn't sure exactly why. I had hoped for locally caught halibut or rockfish or something. But for fish brought in from the great unknown, it was good. My husband got creative and tried the Buffalo Cauliflower and Karaage Chicken. Both of them looked a little strange to me...The Buffalo Cauliflower was overly spicy hot. He didn't finish it. He liked the chicken better. A big shout-out to Camryn, our server. She was delightful! We really enjoyed talking to her. She was very personable and friendly. You'll be lucky if she's your server! The atmosphere in the pub was very nice. The prices were very reasonable!

Stopped in for lunch, greeted by original rustic decor, a friendly welcome by a amiable hostess…read more Ordered the Fish and Chips, and a Caesar Salad with Salmon. The salad was with ample salmon served. Salmon was a little on the dry side on the outside but still very palatable fillet in the inside. Fish Chips was great, the fish serving was a little on the small size but still in value range. Fries was cut from fresh potatoes and plenty, a nice coleslaw side. Service was great.

We had lunch here while waiting for the ferry and really enjoyed the nice little patio and good…read morefood. Service was prompt and friendly and they had gf designations on their menu which made my life easy. I had the house salad and the apricots on top were delish. The husband of mine had a pizza which he said was the indulgence he was craving. Our friend had the curry soup of the day, fried cheese curds and a cider tasting. Everything was good. They had some cute stuff in their shop inside and I secured myself a perfect fox hat. Next time we come back to San Juan we'll definitely stop in again.

It was ok. It wasn't…read moreparticularly busy but the service was really lacking. Our server was not real friendly and took a lot of time in between offering drink refills. The real disappointment was the clam choweder. It was pretty gross. It was thin and had an odd taste to it. There were hardly any clams. There prices are pretty high for their portion sizes as well. The place has a cool open concept and has a good vibe but they need some work. I think I would pass next time.

Located by the water in the harbor, this causal spot is built from a couple shipping containers and…read moreoffers outdoor seating only. Seating is limited, with just a hand full of spots under the umbrellas. The line start forming as soon as they open and stays steady throughout the day. We ordered the two piece Pacific Cod fish and chips. It's easily the best fish&chips I've had to date. The portion was generous, and everything tasted freshly made. The batter was light, airy and perfectly crispy, while the cod was tender, flaky, fried to perfection. The chips are crispy too. Overall a very satisfying meal. A must try if you don't mind a little wait!

You need to know this is not a restaurant. It's a walk up window on the bay with some limited…read moreseating. The "aromas" by the bay make eating there a little challenging. But do it anyway. The fish and chips are incredible. Truly. And fair warning the halibut is HUGE. Two of us ordered a three piece and threw the third piece out we were stuffed. Taking away one star for the Clam chowder. The clams were fire but the chowder is the red kind not the white and that would be okay except it is full of cilantro (????) and seasoned like a Masala or Butter Indian sauce. That's a pretty big departure from ANY clam chowder I have ever tasted and definitely needs to be disclosed as it was pricey. We tossed the whole thing. We will for sure be back for the fish and chips!

Cool professional place... they like their job and it reflects on customer service, top notch beer…read morewith a variety to please anyone even me!

Great place for beer in the area. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, and a good selection. Cool NW…read moredecor, and they even have beer from other breweries to try.

Great pub. Great food. Would recommend!!!…read more Tasty dishes and good service. I would recommend this place to anyone.

After starving to death (by choice-that ferry food looked and smelled nasty) on the1 1/2 hour ferry…read moreride from the mainland we were ready for some good food. It's in a gas station parking lot attached to the Howard Johnson. Do not let that deter you, it was really solid pub food, definitely better and sustansibly more affordable than any pub I've eaten at in downtown Victoria. Clearly all of the other diners were locals, at 2pm on a Saturday. We sat in a cozy booth in the bar after being greeted by a very friendly bartender. We ordered two pints of Magners, the shepherd's pie with salad and the beef dip with frites. The shepherd's pie was beef, so technically a cottage pie, which I prefer. It came piping hot, with little scoops of mash on top and a dark colored gravy. Perfection, meaty, creamy, cheesy deliciousness. The salad was quite nice with field greens, cherry tomato halves, carrot, cucumber and green onion with housemade basalmic vinaigrette. The frites were of the super crispy possibly breaded variety, really excellent dipped in the au jus that came with the roast beef dip. I'd definitely come back on my next visit to get really good Irish pub grub without all the touristy prices.