Zack's Lounge is known as a cozy favourite spot for many…read morelocals who stop to enjoy a bite to eat, a chin wag & a fine bevy (or two). The atmosphere is welcoming, the food is good & staff are friendly & efficient. Their location in the of Ladysmith is ideal & the patio is a nice alternate space for customers to sit & enjoy their time @ Zack's. Cheers" Lisa B

Food 10/10 service the same. Always stops on he way through to Vic from Ukee…read more Sprouts chicken n tostadas. Caesars are banging

We had lunch at The Lower Tavern right after getting off the ferry. We liked the atmosphere and…read morethe service. We got Buffalo chicken burger w/ coleslaw and Salmon burger w/ mushroom soup. We liked both our burgers, every ingredient was fresh and well made. The buffalo chicken was the standout item for me. Highly recommend.

Food was great. We ordered a burger and the swiss burger dip. Yum. We had looked at the other very…read morebusy restaurants in the area and decided to find a place without the hour wait! We did that and more. The place is clean, the staff happy and fun and the food filling and good tasting! After hiking all day , it was a perfect ending!

The food is so tasty it has a lot of flavour the fries are really good. They are like little coins…read more The service is quite nice all of the staff like to make sure you are enjoying your meal. they have beautiful decorations so many roosters and chickens. They have a nice dessert menu and all of their food comes in big portions. I would definitely recommend.

The food , service and staff were top notch. I'm American, and grew up in the southern part of the…read moreStates, where barbecue is not just an art form, but darn near a religion, and this place has hit every mark. I highly recommend stopping in here if you are in the area.

A no-frills burger spot that's perfect as a quick break on the drive to Whistler. It's an outdoor…read morevenue, so depending on the weather you'll definitely want to come prepared with the right gear. There's also a brewery/beer spot right next door where you can bring your food, though seating there is pretty limited. I really like their sweet potato fries, and the burgers are massive. All the sides are solid, and the service is always great. Simple, tasty, and super convenient.

I was drawn in by the menu which looked so bomb - a brie and apple jam chicken burger, a beef…read moreburger with pineapple as well as a side of fried jalapeño mac and cheese bites and curly fries - which are my favourite. Unfortunately the food itself was disappointing and lacking in flavour. The chicken burger was on the drier side, and the Brie was not melted but cold. The beef burger was not juicy and the sauces were a miss.The curly fries were also sadly overcooked. The menu had so much potential but just did not hit!

We eat there at least once a week. The staff is very friendly and helpful…read moreWe found it a little noisy in the beginning but they have put up baffles which has really help. The food in fantastic and plentiful.

Visted Chemainus with friends and came here on a Saturday night for first time as we were walking…read morearound the neighbourhood. It was music bingo night, and the pub was packed and a fun atmosphere. The locals really get into it by singing along to the songs, and doing a "call and response" with the DJ (DJ: "Next song is under the letter "O"... audience: "Ohhhh-ohhh!")! The banter made for a great time. Beer selection was excellent, and very reasonable prices ($5 for house lager). Servers were efficient behind the bar. Didn't have any food but judging from photos and past reviews, the burgers look great and would love to try next time. Anyway, it's a local neighbourhood pub on a golf course and seems to be popular, especially for music bingo. Recommened if you're looking for a cozy watering hole and mixing with the locals.

Had being about this place for years. Finally made the effort and I am so sorry it took so long…read more I had the Sunshine burger and it was fantastic. Hubby had the fish and chips. We were both super happy with our food. Sometimes there is a long wait but you can plan for it - order your food, do your grocery shopping, come and eat. So good

Cute spot with plenty of picnic tables to eat at. The wait for some food is long as the kitchen is…read morea one man show, but it's so worth it. Just pop over to any of the other businesses next door while you wait. Service is super duper friendly and prices are very fair for the quality. This was another big family meal so I got to try lots! Really everything was excellent- the ling cod fish and chips (flaky fish and very nicely seasoned fries), Mega Mushroom Swiss Burger (great house sauce and tender patty), Grilled Cheese (so, so much butter), Root Beer Float (big portion), Strawberry Milkshake and Mozzarella sticks. But my absolute favourite was the PBJ and Bacon burger. The juicy patty topped with the combination of peanut butter, bacon and red pepper jelly is out of this world. As someone who is huge on sweet and savoury, this is very much my kind of burger. An absolute must try on the Sunshine Coast!!

The business is under new ownership. We have been going there for many years . It's definitely not…read morethe same without Raymond and Bonnie and their daughter and son . We gave it a try , it wasn't what it used to be . Probably won't be going back . The new owners have big shoes to fill . I wish them luck and hope that they can step up their game .

A great family run local restaurant in Chemainus. While visiting my brother, my family came here…read morefor dinner one night. It was really busy, so there was a big of a wait for a table, but it was definitely worth the wait. They have an extensive menu with lots of different types of options, as well as daily specials. I had the halibut burger. I loved the dill mayo, and the halibut was perfectly breaded and fried. I had it with a side of onion rings. For dessert I had the peach pie. It was to die for. The crust gave me memories of my grandma. The service was very friendly. You could tell this place was a staple of the community with people coming in for take out orders or paying their bills and the staff knew all about them and their families. I look forward to eating here again when I visit.

Met some friends here for dinner after a wonderful dinner the night before at another local place…read moreserving far different fare. The interior is very plain, and somewhat looks thrown together, and that's ok. It's not trying to be anything other than what it is, no apologies. When your claim to fame is a dinner, or lunch, on top of a Caesar in a glass, you are kind of throwing up your middle in defiance aren't you. The service was good, everything was well taken care of. The food itself is good and quite abundant. K's wings were very nicely cooked and quite plump. The sauce was meh, but that's a personal choice. The taco salad, which we shared was quite good as well, but the taco chips could have been of a better quality, or better yet made in house. My beef dip was pretty good, not fatty at all which is a turn off for me. Fries were abundant, but the au jus needed a helping hand. Our guests had wings as well and a hot chicken sandwich. Both were quite good as well. I could have seen a five star, and it was quite close, just not quite there. We'd go again though next time we are in Parksville!

I was really wanting a good burger & seen location listed in what I think is called the "taste of…read morethe Island" for local restaurant features of Parksville & Qualicum Beach. I was surprised to find them still open on a week night in Nov but on Remembrance Day, I felt I hit the jackpot. I suspect I wasn't the only one searching for good food options, as the limited seating indoors filled up quickly. The burger was really good (and they prepare you for messy - with the heap of napkins delivered to the table) but it was the parm fries that sent the supper over the top. So much, that I actually had to stop myself eating the parm fries & the delicious dip & enjoy the burger while still hot. I actually took leftover fries home - that's a very rare thing for me to do. The strawberry milkshake was tasty on its own & I wasn't prepared for the brownie chunk that accompanied it (I truly had dessert before supper that night!). There's covered outdoor seating but I suspect they weren't expecting a huge crowd as I didn't feel any heat as I walked by both covered areas to wait to be seated in the restaurant. There's street parking & as well, a uniquely configured smaller parking lot area that I assume the restaurant & the nearby shops share. Staff was all very friendly & even though I was my myself & wasn't there long, I enjoyed the atmosphere. For those that worry about a washroom axes, this legit was right in the front & big enough for any accessible aid logistics to maneuver within. Nothing blocking access to it either (amazing for such a small indoor space). Lastly, if you're picking up the food, this is near to all the big hotels by the boardwalk & beach. So perfect walking distance for those that want to take to enjoy elsewhere.

Went here for a dinner with friends after trying their amazing smoked corn salad at the Cowichan…read moreBeer Festival. Ordered the pulled pork sandwich which came with fries, soup or salad (chose salad). The pulled pork tasted delicious, fresh and perfectly barbequed. The salad was also well put together, with lots of lettuce and ingredients, and filled an entire large bowl. Quantity and quality of food overall was good, just the price was a bit high for my liking. It was a bit dark inside but overall had a nice atmosphere, and service was attentive. They also had an outdoor patio. Anyway, I enjoyed this taphouse and definitely recommend the pulled pork sandwich. Friends got pizza and it was decent, but personally felt the pulled pork sandwich was a more filling choice.

A restaurant that is open on a Sunday and Monday is a big plus. There are very few choices if you…read morewant to stay in Chemainus. We were seated quickly even though the place was pretty busy. We liked the variety on the menu and they have non-alcoholic beer available. I tried a flight of beers and found some new brews I really like. If only I can get them in California. Foodwise, we had the smoked brisket sandwich and the seared cod with white beans and veg. We were hungry so no photos. The sandwich was alright. We're used to brisket with stronger flavors or perhaps a bit more smoke flavor. The seared cod was very good. For some reason, I didn't expect soupy beans. But the flavor was good and I enjoyed it. The service was good. We enjoyed our meal.

A nice coastal pub on Salt Spring with beautiful views and solid pub food menu. The duck wings were…read morepretty tasty and unique and fish and chips had a great batter. We got seated outside which had nice views. Decent size beer list and we found our server was attentive. Food came quickly. 5/5 for pub food. If you're looking for something upscale in terms of dining, then this would not be a 5/5 for food of that standard but we enjoyed ourselves.

This is a hard review. My wife had the wings and they were excellent. I had the pulled pork, the…read moreworst pulled pork sandwich I've ever had. They fill it with coleslaw. Not coleslaw on the side. So the hot pulled pork was smothered by cold messy coleslaw. Scraped it off and found very little pork. The French fries were very good and hot.