The food was very good and tasty. But I must say Ellie (our…read morewaitress) was fantastic and is a big part of the 5 stars. They have outside deck seating as will as a delightful inside ambiance.

Loved it here! Not only are your views amazing, which includes the water, the camp site, and the…read morepool, but the food was really good! Clearly a local fave, this place hosts many social opportunities, including karaoke and live bands! We came in because it's what you do when you visit Pender! I got the Gourmet Greens (beets, carrots, toasted pumpkin seeds, feta, green onion with red vinegar dressing). This salad was outstanding! Loved the complexity of the flavors and felt super healthy while consuming their drinks! I also got their Microdose Pizza (white sauce, mozzarella, mushroom, goat cheese - subbed for feta - pesto and truffle drizzle). I'm fairly certain they did not add the feta, pesto, or truffle but regardless, the pizza was really good! The reason we were here was because of their wings, specifically their in house made habanero sauce ones. I tried the sauce and was addicted! It's freaking hot but has so much flavor! I was hooked! I also got their Caesar which they pair with Bee Wild Distillery. They use the Nocturne (Black Garlic) vodka. The vodka is super good but kids of gets lost in the drink! Still good! recommend coming to this place! It's great for food, atmosphere, and the views!

We loved our experience here from the zany bus ride to the outstanding service and tasty food. We…read morealso appreciated the quaint atmosphere where children were free to run around on the safe, enclosed yard, near outdoor tables with ample shade. We kept our order simple because our server warned us that the kitchen was backed up (it was busy). We ordered: --small house salad with chicken and bacon --pulled pork sandwich --side of Parmesan fries with garlic aioli It was tasty, pub food and just what we had hoped for. But the service sang--the team was cohesive and collaborative, which meant we got everything we asked for. It felt great to be here. We'll return--now that we know how fun the bus ride is, we are definitely looking forward to more.

very friendly staff and helpful with our selections. Quaint and comfortable atmosphere. Party of…read moresix and everyone enjoyed their meal.

This venue is truly a different experience. Not only was it my first time trying yerba mate, but…read morethe live music was great! The lighting really adds a nice, mysterious ambiance to the venue. For drinks, we tried the kombucha, the yerba mate kombucha fusion, and the nitro horchata mocktail. The horchata was really good; refreshing, creamy, and light, at all the same time! I would highly recommend. I also tried the garrapinadas, which were excellently seasoned and caramelized. The lime gave the caramel a really nice kick! We were able to catch the Alec Shaw performance that night, and the performance was absolutely amazing. The energy in the room, the acoustics, and obviously the performers themselves, provided an amazing experience for everyone. I would highly recommend visiting Mateada if you are looking for some authentic South American food, tasty drinks, and great music!

Amazing service, truly inspiring drinks, excellent ambiance and a staff who really takes pride in…read moretheir work. Miss this experience at your own expense.

Website and menu say they serve food until 9:00pm. The kitchen has decided to close at 8pm. They're…read moreout of fries, chicken wings, and anything else we tried to order. Avoid this place!!

On Saturna Island, there are very literally about five establishments, most of which are in the…read moresame building right by the ferry terminal. The entire island is a very wonderful, isolated place. However, if you decide you want to interact with other humans and get some food that you didn't make yourself, check out the pub! It's not just nice because it's the only place to eat, it's nice because it's *incredibly good*. The food is freakin' delicious, with a wonderful island-made veggie patty that is absolutely to die for for us vegetarians! The deck is situated overtop the water, for the best view of any pub I've ever seen. They have billiards, TV's tucked away for those that want to watch games, friendly staff and good prices. If you're worried about going to Saturna and starving, have no fear, the pub is here!

We love this spot and try to go there each time we are in Victoria.... living as we do in splendid…read moreretirement on south PENDER Island....

I have been coming to Lighthouse Pub for the past seven years. This year I noticed a definite…read moreimprovement. The beer is consistently good (I like their IPA best) and the patio is great. But this year the food was noticeably better. My entire party noticed the difference. I really appreciated that we were able to enjoy our meal and then approach the bar when we were ready to leave to pay our tab. Service was excellent. Yes, there are not many choices for dining on Saturna Island. But you will enjoy Lighthouse Pub.

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.

Hands done the best place on Pender Island! I enjoyed several meals here and would come back just…read moreto eat here again. Please get the olives to start. An absolute must, served warm with a fragrant and flavourful olive oil. The olives are so simple yet the chef adds a ton of behind the scenes flavours (think, marinating in a bunch of complimentary flavours). I ordered the vegan and GF dal one night! Huge portions with fresh shaved vegetables and a generous serving of lentils. A hearty and comforting meal that packs a ton for protein. I was utterly stuffed for hours after this meal. Next night, I ordered the vegan and GF pizza (no fake cheese, just a ton of partnered vegetables, herbs, and pine nuts). I loved this dish. Again, huge servings and a ton of delicate touches. The roasted squash added such a lovely texture and the dill and pine nuts were an excellent choice. We also got the salad, which was anything but basic. Pine nuts and herbs and a sweet, savoury dressing. It was all super excellent. Thank you for making our island experience truly remarkable!

This is the best restaurant on the island. My husband and I was here for breakfast and had to come…read moreback for dinner. The service is excellent. Every bite was a work of art. I hope to stay in their airstream the next time we come back. I'm sure this place will end up in major food and wine magazines. It's top notch all the way. Very high class with a rustic camping vide all around.

Definitely popular among more senior members of our community. It's not for younger; more lively…read morecrowds. Drinks were unique although could've used more alcohol. Equal bar to non bar-seating ration.

Really enjoyed this small local bar. It's full of locals and good vibes. The owners are a wonderful…read morecouple, who power team that place by themselves. The cocktails were fun and delicious. I love anywhere that does traditional egg white sours. Nice little food menu with both snacks and meals. Even got a nice hot towel to clean my hands. Would recommend and go again.

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.