We have heard phenomenal things about this place so we were very excited to try for a special…read moreoccasion. Reservations were a bit hard. You have to submit them on their website and just wait for confirmation. After a few days, I followed up, receiving an email that they already have us down! We did not receive any confirmation so we did not know! Service is good! They are very tentative and kind. Note: they have specials so keep an open mind before ordering!!! We got so much to share! PORTABELLA MUSHROOM SOUP V 12 SLOW ROASTED & PUREED WITH A TOUCH OF CREAM & FRESH HERBS - good but came warm. Arancini special - must get! So cheesy and perfectly crispy! GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD V 16 CHARRED ROMAINE HEART, ROASTED GARLIC DRESSING - a must! Perfectly dressed and really flavourful! ILLUMINATE MARGHERITA V 24 BOCCONCINI CHEESE, ARUGULA & CHERRY TOMATOES - light airy crust, good toppings, but came warm! TORTELLINI ALLA PANNA 26 PROSCIUTTO & PEAS - delicious and not too salty! GNOCCHI GORGONZOLA V 26 AGED ITALIAN BLUE CHEESE - good but really rich! 2 orders of the mushroom ravioli special - good but they both game and were different. One came dry with less mushrooms, the other one overly sauce and with tons of mushroom! You must get the raspberry sorbet! It's the best way to end a meal!

Excellent meal and service. Warm & friendly ambiance…read more Introduced myself to the chef/owner Roland to personally tell him that my dining experience exceeded my expectations. The sablefish entree was superb! And my old-fashioned was perfect!! I would not hesitate to recommend this fine dining establishment to even the most discriminating customer. I only wish I had discovered this hidden gem sooner. If you haven't been, you're in for a treat...

We were there for an early dinner Saturday as walkins. We were accommodated with grace. Service was…read moreoutstanding. The team was warm, helpful and totally on the top of their game. The ambiance was exceptional with great waterfront views. When I asked the chef if he was the chef he said "that depends". I am still laughing. He rocked it to say the least. We had a bottle of the local sparkling wine- Vivezza. Excellent. The Salt springs' muscles were outstanding. The caprese salad was local and inspired by the outstanding ingredients as was the green salad. Finally the eggplant Parmesan with pesto noodles was inspired. The eggplant was crispy and the sauce was outstanding while the pasta a pesto was out of this world. The cheese crustini topped off perfection. Please note I take my eggplant Parmesan very seriously. Same with linguini Vongole. This place is not to be missed. They Clearly delivered 5 star meal and experience.

We get takeout all the time and have never been disappointed. Their seafood pasta is great, the…read moreservice when I come in is quick and professional. Great location with wonderful ambiance.

Stayed at an AirBnB, but dined for dinner at Atrevida as it was recommended by several websites…read more I enjoyed the spicy Humboldt squid appetizer and that's what saves this review from getting one star. The food's presentation was catchy but failed to deliver. I ordered the duck and it was very chewy and not hot. It seemed like they cooked it immediately and left it sitting out. The skin wasn't succulent at all and this was a very disappointing dish with so much promise. The chicken and mushroom tagliatelle was somewhat flavourful but the chicken was overcooked and the capers were overpowering the mushrooms. I tried to see if there was a new chef who took over to explain this truly disappointing meal but couldn't find that to be the case. We opted to skip desert or ordering another drink and asked for the bill instead. Was also disappointed to see the tip inflation with 20% being the first option. I would not return as there are other spots on the island that were much better on execution. My date and I should have known that Atrevida was not up to par when we walked in for 6pm dinner service on a weekend at the height of summer and were the only two at the restaurant. It didn't seem to matter that they did not have my reservation as we ended up choosing where we wanted to sit. Overall disappointing as time is limited on a vacation and this was a missed opportunity to experience the great cuisine scene that Galiano island has to offer.

Fine dining prices without the fine dining experience…read more Venison carpaccio, and lamb sirloin were decent. Smoked salmon was excellent but then the salad it was sitting on was mushy and overcooked. Dessert was okay but the sauces were overpowering what you were trying to taste. Especially for the price, there are many other restaurants on Galiano that are better.

Biggest surprise on our 3 week boat trip around the area. The menu was eclectic and surprising. We…read morehad wonderful cocktails, a real Dutch appetizer, bitterballen, that we both loved, prosciutto wrapped cod that was incredible, all while looking out on the bay and some cute floating homes. Our waiter was efficient, clear, and concise while staying in the background. The restaurant was classy but understated.

This is a neat place for well made food at a reasonable cost. Bonus, if you are a person that…read moreenjoys looking at boats & being along the water's edge, this is a lovely place in Cowichan Bay to enjoy a meal with a view. Truthfully, I go for their crepes, but my friends are always bey happy with their other menu choices too. The staff is friendly and we never feel rush to eat & leave. This isn't a place you need to really dress up to feel you fit in. However, you also could if the mood suits you & still not feel out of place. Truly, I am happy that they even have tables on the main level that accommodate those with mobility aids. However, that being said, I am struggling to recall if there would be a easy enough way for a wheelchair or even a walker to make it to the main door. I'll have to remember to focus on that long enough before my next crepe eating bliss hits. As Cowichan Bay is a popular area to stop for meals, do plan to go in advance for parking. As even if there are a few spots for the restaurant, there isn't enough space to accommodate the full restaurant. If you are able to find a spot at the restaurant or are double parking at the restaurant (which is apparently allowed), it is good to let the server know what vehicle is yours. Beyond more than mention "I've parked my vehicle here", so a server can notify you if people need to be let out of the space if they're leaving before you're done. If you don''re not lucky enough to grab a parking spot right at the restaurant, you might have to go far up the road (sometimes almost to the hotel) or down the road (towards the parking area by the pubic washrooms) to reach any parking options. Definitely try it out if you are looking fit an option in Cowichan Bay. I know I'm looking forward to many more future happy crepe eating moments here with friends.

Food: amazing Service: mid…read more If you are looking for family friendly vibes with an awesome menu and don't expect friendly service, you got your place. From the hostess to the server to the runner, not one of our interactions was great. No one was friendly or even smiled. We thanked them so many times and they were nonchalant. I don't even think we were needy. They were just not friendly at all. Food was delicious! I can't say that enough. From the pancakes, waffles, taters, and omelettes, the food was stellar. I got the Greek Frittata Omelette (Spinach, Feta, Sautéed Onions, Mushrooms, Topped with Freshly Diced Tomatoes & In-House Garlic Olive Tapenade. Served Open Faced with Toast & Pan Fries) and it was MASSIVE. The flavor is on point with fresh veg and amazing flavors. The tapenade is such a unique and nice salty touch. The potatoes are the perfect salty side! Loved the food, prices, atmosphere.

A cute country family style diner in South Surrey. The food portion is American size worth your…read morebuck. It serves comfort food. What I like most is their decor and live music.

The Cajun chicken linguine was absolutely fabulous! Just the right amount of spicy essentials and…read morepacked with flavor!! The Greek salad was a great starter. Even though it's Very busy here in a Sunday night service was prompt and super helpful. Kudos to the staff especially to my waiter Ron...

I took my aunt out for dinner and we settled into a nice outdoor table on a gorgeous Easter Monday…read morenight.. that was at 4:45 pm and an hour later our food had still not arrived. The Caesar salad which eventually came was pretty standard, and I did like the zest of the jambalaya penne. The waitress also forgot my aunt's order of mineral water. I really liked the mango mule! But to sit over an hour waiting for food is unacceptable

Stopped in for lunch on Wednesday, and what a great experience! Starting with the hostess, the…read morestaff was excellent. We had "Margreat" for our server and could not have been happier. She was on the ball, full of life, with a great smile. It was Wednesday, and you get 30% off wine, so why not share a bottle? I had a Caesar Salad and Mussels, and my better half had the Braised Short Rib Poutine. The Caesar was fresh, and the dressing was as expected. It was drizzled with Balsamic that added a nice twist as it was just a very small amount. Some chefs overdo it and in my mind, run the salad. The mussels had a red sauce that made me nervous at first. I'm traditional and like a garlic butter sauce. I was pleasantly surprised! It was light, and if I didn't see the color, I would have thought it was a lemon garlic sauce, amazing! The Poutine did not have a lot of meat, but the flavor was excellent and overall a great dish. If you are looking for a wonderful view on the coast with a great vibe, this is it! It's like the old-style beachfront place you would find in a movie. Seating is upstairs and its just has this old world feeling. Give it a try!

We attend this restaurant on a Saturday night with reservations and glad we had them. This place…read morewas packed when we got there and there was a line up after we left. On their site the ask for a 2 hour time limit and I can see why. Service was a tad slow for my liking but it was quick enough. They gave a large menu and that includes many fish dishes. A good place to go if you want fish. I had the lamb shank which was delicious. Everything was hot when it came to the table. I'm a stickler for being served dinner. One diner ordered the crab bisque. They were sorry the didn't order the bowl. Lots of crab in it. Scallop and prawn salad was ordered and it was very good. The curry Kahula was excellent. The one down fall of this evening was the noise. It is open floor and tables were packed in there. There were a couple of larger parties seated as well. You are on the second floor and I didn't notice how to get a wheel chair or walker to the floor. Had to dock a star for the noise and handicap assesability. You also look out over the ocean and area and sunsets could no be beat having dinner there a must return place to try other dishes

Always a busy spot to go enjoy the vibe…read more Food is good service is swift Go every year for birthday celebrations

What a fabulous location! It's excellent if you are going to or coming from the ferry terminal. Or…read moreif you are wanting to make a day trip at the nearby mega mall but are wanting a quieter place to eat. Compared to what you get in vancouver or the tricities we find the pricing to be very fair. Ontop of that the portions are good. Being a golf course in a beautiful setting that pasta plate could've easily been $40+ in vancouver. With how nicely landscape is the service is good and friendly. We enjoyed how there was live music inside but we chose to be outside .