We typically don't have dinner at the hotel we are staying at as it seems to us that either the…read morefood, or the service, are not up to the standards of stand alone restaurants. Definitely not the case at Pastimes on our visit this evening. Our server Teresa was excellent, even though she was quite busy. She happily answered our questions about the food, and the choices we were going to make. We shared a house salad which was plentiful and had a nice accompaniment of dried cranberries and almonds. Both items are things that are often scrimped upon as they are complimentary items that aren't an inexpensive addition. For our mains I got the meatloaf with mashed potatoes, and the lovely K the turkey dinner. Both were excellent, with the meatloaf wrapped by bacon, likely the local Hertel variety which was incredible. Real mashed potatoes and veggies cooked to my perfect taste along with gravy. Easy 5 out of 5, as was K's turkey, also accompanied by mashed potatoes and veggies. The decor is pure sports bar, but the sound on the tv's was down so you could actually talk without the usual noise. The Canucks were in Nashville so we watched the game and enjoyed a very very nice meal. Sadly we couldn't finish it all, and with a travel day tomorrow we had to send it away, what a shame. We will most definitely be back the next time we are in Port Alberni.

Had Newyork steak and Monte Cristo Sandwich. The food was nothing but Excellent!! and very…read moreappetizing The service was very very good! This is what I as a customer expect. Thank you.

This is the best kept secret for dining options in Port Alberni. I rolled my eyes a bit the first…read moretime someone told me we were going to the casino for dinner, but this place is great. Food is excellent, service is top notch, ambience is nice and quiet, and it's always been very few other patrons when I've visited. Check out Prime Rib on Friday and Saturday nights. Coconut Prawns are awesome! Everything I've tried here has been very good. My favourite part is that because it's a casino, kids are not allowed, so it's really quiet and easy to have a conversation.

I'm a veteran with a service dog. As there were no other hotels with rooms I didn't have a choice…read morein booking here. When I called to book my room I told them that I would be bringing my service dog with me and I was told "no pets". I tried, unsuccessfully, to explain to the person on the phone that a service animal is not a pet. After the person on the phone talked to a manager I was told that I would be charged a pet fee for bringing my service dog. I again, unsuccessfully, tried to explain that it was illegal for them to charge me any extra fees for having a service dog. Even after providing a copy of the BC Guide Dog and Service Dog Act I was charged an extra $56.00 pet fee. I will now be filing a complaint with the BC Human Rights commission. On top of all that I found the majority of the staff very rude. My advise, pay a little extra and find lodging in another hotel. If I could give this hotel less than one star I would.

Boyfriend and I were heading up to Tofino for Labour Day weekend, and rather than do the entire…read moredrive in one day (he'd already driven down from Kelowna) we decided to stop somewhere on the way. We found Hospitality Inn online and the rates were super reasonable so we booked while about an hour away - they had no problems with our reservation and were totally prepared for our arrival. We stepped through the door and were immediately greeted by a sweet and bubbly lady who told us she'd upgraded our room to a king for no extra charge! Score! Our room was clean and comfortable, and we arrived in time to take advantage of their indoor/outdoor pool and hot tub. The hot tub seemed a little... well used, but it was great to soak in the night air. The bed was comfortable and we had a good night's sleep, plus it was only a short drive to Tofino from there and we were in the ocean by noon! Definitely somewhere I'd stay again.

All three courses were wonderful - chicken Brie cordon bleu for the main course was the highlight…read more Nice experience - quiet due to the playoff hockey game. Likely lucked in to being able to walk in, suggest reservations as limited seating.

While staying at a nearby resort, we got a reccomendation for Brie & Barrel. It was also one of the…read morefew restaurants that was open late in town. The restaurant is in an historic building downtown and seems to be a part of a city revitalization effort. Inside, the restaurant is well appointed and there are many tables with views. We chose the bar area for a more social vibe. The bar seating is a bit awkward for socialization with the bartenders or other patrons. The staff we met were super friendly even though they were quite busy. We both had drinks. My wife had a Cranberry Fizz which was executed well and made her happy which makes me happy. The rosemary bread is excellent and makes for good snacking with the libations. I had the steak frites for an entre and my wife had a Caesar salad. Both plates were elevated in technique and presentation. My steak was the proper temp, but could had used more seasoning. Everywhere we go on the Island, the only steak choice seems to be flat iron. Why? Where is the rest of the cow going? Anyway, we like this restaurant very much and reccomend you try it if you want something better than a burger and a beer while in Port Alberni.