Nice little local brewery with way above average food and cool ambiance with board games to boot…read more Came in on our way driving from Victoria to Ucluelet for a decent beer and dinner after a long day of hiking and driving. We were pleasantly surprised by a small, but nice brewpub with board games to boot. They didn't have any tables for four because of reservations, but we were able to sit at the bar and set our kids up with a game of Battleship while we had some beer and food. The beer wasn't world class, but also didn't disappoint. The unicycle sour IPA, was my standout, but the porter and monster mash IPA were also good. The rest were fine, but not amazing. The food was (if anything) better than the beer. The plain cheese pizza my son got was good and had nicely browned cheese all over. The sauce was a bit on the sweet side, but not unpleasantly so. I'd probably lean more into pizza next time even if it's a bit too carb heavy. The spuds (potato wedges) were only OK. I got the Thai chicken salad, which was spicy with great greens and good chicken. Nice and fresh. My wife seemed to be less enamored of her bahn mi burger, but still said it was good. The service was attentive and happy to accommodate us and our kids. Would definitely come again.

There was a good selection of board games. The bathroom was very clean. The pretzel was really…read moregood because it wasn't greasy and there wasn't too much salt. The service was friendly and attentive and the cooks made the food super fast. The French press earl gray was very good. And when you added the cream, it felt like the creaminess wrapped around your tongue in a warm delicious hug. The ambiance was perfect and it had indoor-outdoor seating. It was a great family restaurant.It was overall a great experience.

Our large group stopped here for lunch on our way to Tofino over winter break. We got here just as…read morethey opened so scored some great parking right outside (they don't have a lot of spots) and got seated at a long table before they got too busy. Kid-friendly place. They had a wall of games to choose from that kept the kids entertained while we were deciding what to order and as we waited on the food. They had a decent selection of kids meals priced nicely at $9.75 - the kids had chicken strips, mini-sliders, and pepperoni pizza - the mini-sliders were their fave. Beer-wise, flights were purchased to try their offerings. They tasted alright but none wowed enough to be memorable. Food-wise, the fam raved about their yummy chicken wings that was part of the rib and chicken combo. The brussel sprout appie was a bit overcooked/soft and the poutine was ok. Pricing was decent for what you get. Space was clean and comfortable to dine in. Service may have been on the slower end but we weren't in a hurry so wasn't bothered by it. They allowed split billing for our group and there wasn't any extra gratuity tacked on.

It used to be good. Our last visit the fries were cold and the waitress did bring us hot ones. The…read morequesadilla was slightly burnt and not much chicken in it. The waitress took a break and we were forgotten for awhile. I used to really like going there but will not be back for a while. We have many eateries in town so they better pull up their socks.

I think they call this a nano brewery It so much fun to be…read morethere it's like a passion project only open Wednesday and Saturday afternoon it seems everybody is know everybody and all love this place Are server was awesome helping us find seats and advising us on beers You feel right at home like you in someone's rec room The funky vibe is definitely part of the charm Don't come here looking for personal space and quiet conversation as you are going to meet and mingle and smile Great off sales and swag also

Mind. Blown. Wha...?! It's in a small section of what (looks to be) an old hotel. The inside is…read morecharmingly disheveled and packed to the rafters with friendly, fun-loving people. Dave Paul (the Owner) is easy to spot as he is quite tall. But even if he wasn't tall, you'd meet him eventually. He's a guy with a career in hospitality and he intuitively works a room with a laid-back fun-loving style and easy laugh. He started with kit home brew years ago, but really began making awesome beer when he went all-grain. The beers are delicious. The merch is high quality (we bought 2 tshirts, we loved it that much). Make sure they're open before you make the trip. But if you do go, don't let the exterior fool you. Dive into the rabbit hole head first. There's a jovial party inside that you don't want to miss.

Was looking for a brewery on the island and Fern and Cedar in Qualicum Beach came up & was close to…read morewhere we were... perfect! We put our name in and the wait was only 15 mins so not too bad considering how packed the place was our server was out going & that always makes for a nice time the 2 piece fish and chips were really enjoyable I especially liked the very thin crispy batter and also the chutney that came with it really different in a good way my wife had the Seafood Chowder with Bannock to start and loved it also the Avocado bowl with Salmon for her main and she said it was just what she needed lots of good nutritious food and the Salmon was cooked to perfection I also had a couple of their great dark ales, would definitely have those again The meals were a good serving enough that we passed on dessert As for price point a little more than other places but not out of line considering the quality of the ingredients and the serving size I wouldn't hesitate to return for another very enjoyable meal thx to all at Fern and Cedar

This is our second time returning to fern + cedar after our last trip to Parksville. The brewery…read morehas a very generous selection of rotating taps. The food is fresh and good quality cook - not overly done and they consider plant based options with a side menu for. I am not a vegetarian but feeling really full and good after the citrus avocado bowl with grilled tofu. There's indoor, indoor with covering and a nice patio space for seating. Service was good - the server somehow knew I don't eat spicy and provided a small portion of non-spicy veggies for me. We came later at night and there's ample free street parking. Definitely recommended.

Great local - new owners. Microbrewing as it should be. Willing to experiment. High risk high…read morereward brewing. Munchies available too. It's now called Rad Brewing. And it is.

Nice selection of beers with great unique island flavours…read more Look forward to trying it again sometime...

Spot on with the brews and food! We stopped at Land & Sea for lunch on our way to Port Hardy. The…read moreinterior is really west coast vibes, high ceilings with a canoe above with wooden accents. We managed to snag a bar table outside in the sunshine and got down to business. It is so rare to see a pickle dip on a menu and being a pickle obsessed connoisseur (yes I've been to pickle fest) I had to order it as an appy. My husband and I devoured it in about 5 mins. Great choice to pair with a salty ripple chip! For our mains, I got the oven baked chicken wings which I give full props on the crunch factor for an oven baked wing. My only qualm was the hot sauce was more like a sweet salsa. Totally fine if that's your vibe but I would maybe rebrand it as abit like a sweet salsa over a hot sauce. When I think wings and hot sauce, I'm thinking something more like a Franks. I also was thrilled when our server asked if I wanted it on the side as the wings stay even crispier if you put the sauce on after and I was so happy she shared this as it was a great reco. My husband ordered the corn nachos and holy moly these were delicious. Amazing amount of toppings and great melted cheese ratio to chip. Slam dunk on these! I would go back simply for these! On the beer side we both loved the Foeder Vienna Lager - so delish. And I loved that they carry Nonnys as I love a good non alc option!

Fantastic experience! The sour beer was delicious, the mussels were amazing, and the staff were…read moresuper friendly and fun. Plus, the music was great! Highly recommend this brewery!

Great beer, great atmosphere great service and an amazing view. Highly recommend…read more You can see the coast and the mountains inside and on the patio of this establishment it's gorgeous

Real Solid food, tasty beer, and a good view of the harbor,…read morejust what we needed after a day of biking and hiking. Service was friendly as well, thanks for a nice meal!

Good service. Server/bartenders were attentive and efficient…read more I tried the tofino and spruce tip beer. Although I prefer wheat, wit, or hefe the beers were tasty!

A decent walk from downtown Tofino but worth it! The Tofino Brewing taproom has more than a dozen…read morebeers on tap with both classic and adventurous beer. I got a flight of the glowing embers ale, kelp stout, dark lager, and spruce tree ale. Dark beers are usually my favourite, but my favourite out of this batch might have actually been the glowing embers, which was described as a candied smoked ale. The caramelly/smoky combination was great. The kelp stout was interesting - I found it had a slightly vegetal finish but wasn't overtly kelpy. If you like stouts, you'll probably like this. All the beers were very enjoyable. The spruce tree ale and kelp stout are probably the two to try if you want something uniquely local. The Japanese street food truck outside was also fantastic! You can grab food from them and bring it inside the brewery. They also have bar snacks (pretzels, chips) inside. The building is cool. There are front and back patios, a spacious main floor, and a hidden, cozier second floor. The bartender that served me was very friendly. I noticed that the staff was very diligent about clearing tables inside but not so much outside, I saw a table on the patio that had abandoned empty glasses sitting on it when I went out to pick up my food truck order and still there when I left.

Great patio and really tasty beer selection. We tried most of the beers available and they were all…read morereally tasty. Also loved that they had the beers available for purchase in cans to take home. The beer cheese and pretzels were delicious.

Great brews and great service! Central local easy to get to and from. Taps are a plenty and the…read morechowder is top shelf!