We live in Comox but drive the coast highway often and see this as one of a couple of places to eat…read morelunch. Food and service have been reliably good. Portions I judge to be large enough and fairly priced. We are staying nearby for all of June and eating here, alternating with two other restaurants. I believe this business is underrate.

After hearing there were new owners, decided to give this place another try. Unfortunately the…read moreexperience was less than good. The food was mediocre and service not good. It seemed like the server was doing us a favour by taking orders. It is unfortunate they keep getting it wrong because the location is a gold mine.

I ordered a bowl of seafood chowder for $19. It can with a tiny piece of bread and the broth was…read moretasteless and the consistency of water! There was more vegetables in it than seafood! I was extremely disappointed. My buddy had a halibut burger and fries, I wish I had ordered that! Lunch cost me $54, I guess you live and learn. I was told it was under new management. I will still come back at least one more time but I won't order the chowder!

Stopped in on a Saturday evening. Placed was packed because they have local live music Saturdays…read more Met a really nice couple who let us share their larger 4 person table since there were no other seats. We ordered three appetizers (Breaded Wings, Coconut Shrimp and Breaded Oysters. Wings/and Shrimp 5/5, not a huge Oyster fan and breaded doesn't help. Nothing wrong with them, fresh and local just not my cup of tea.

We stopped on a Saturday night with no reservations but it wasn't a problem at all. Great service,…read moregood drinks, great food. Oh, and a wonderful view from the deck!

We brought the whole family little ones and adults. The drinks from the bar were summer scorcher,…read morelake breeze, canada day old fashioned (I will try this again) and a empress 1908 gin and sprite. Now we are trying several of their appetizers. The calamari was delicious and I'm sorry I think the macaroni and cheese with the pulled pork was out of this world. I wasn't able take a photo of the menu because it is being changed or tweaked every day. I would recommend that you give this place to try!

Great spot. Food and service were great. Fantastic views of the lake. We had a nice seat under an…read moreumbrella on the deck.

Wow we ordered lots of food, really too much food. It's my first visit since the new owners…read morepurchase this place. It was all delicious!!! We had all the little kids and all the adults. We sat on the patio, it was a little warm and a little wind would have been nice. Until our next meal!!

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.

Food was good, reasonable prices by today's standards. A good beer selection and friendly staffread more

St.Pattie's Day in Port Alberni! A group of 4 of us met another four at the Westwind. We got…read morethere early for dinner and by 7pm the pub side was full up. Easy to see why, the food is awesome and the beers (I was told..I dont drink) are great. Specials every night. A couple of us ordered the Monday burger special. I couldn't believe it but a handmade burger party on a toasted bun, smothered in mushrooms and melted cheese for only $7.95! I had a bite and it was perfectly done. I had the fajitas which were spicy, lots of fixings on the side and very satisfying. It's not fine dining, but it's too good to call "pub grub". And I have to mention, the server we had was busting her butt. She had the whole room assisted by a food runner abs a bar tender. The kitchen was fast and we all left happy (except for the Canucks loss that we sat through). Oh, and the washrooms were nice and clean. I put HUGE importance on that as I think it reflects on the entire restaurant.

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.

ed cool place great atmosphere and great food service was fantastic. We had a great meal and great…read moretime will come back.

We had an absolute blast at Crown and Anchor on Saturday night! The live music was fantastic, and…read morethe atmosphere was electric. It's such a fun place to be! We loved every minute of our visit and can't wait to come back for more. Great music, great vibes - what more could you ask for?