Ordered the west coast bowl which was very delicious and I appreciated that they support local vendors and source organic whenever possible. It is situated in a very cute space and loved that it was dairy free with a creamy dressing. Good balance of veggies and rice made me feel very healthy with my meal choices :) My friends shared the grilled cheese and chicken sandwich and said both were very delicious, but the grilled cheese just barely edged out the chicken sandwich as the more delicious option. However, personally I think the sandwich portions seemed a bit small for my appetite and I would probably have needed to add a soup on the side to feel full. Order at the counter, grab a number and table and your food will be brought to you. Water is self serve and they also sell coffee beans to go. read more

Amazing fresh unfussy yet complex flavors. The beet ginger aioli was amazing!! It reminded me of a 70's restaurant done up in mid century beach style. Very glad we found this spot. read more

I picked up 2 sandwiches for our day hike and they did not disappoint. Excellent food, fresh ingredients and good bread. I had the 'Original' sandwich, vegetarian, real tastey. I also tried the chicken which was also excellent. The chips are a nice surprise. Our lunch was decent portions and left us with wanting more of everything. I highly recommend adding this restaurant to your list! Nice service also. read more

The food was good. We ordered 5 different brunch items, mostly bennys. It was hit and miss with our order. They missed putting avocado on two of the orders and the avocado toast with nori was too salty to eat and we had to send it back. They don't offer you a refund for the food you send back which is normally what a restaurant would offer. The rest of the food was ok, the pull pork benny was a tad on the dry side, probably been in a warming oven a bit too long. Some of the staff were friendly, while others seem to lack the effort to accommodate your request especially when the order was missing an ingredient. First time trying this place, most likely won't be returning as there are probably better alternatives, especially with the pricing being a bit on the high side for what you get. read more

Realm Food - Canadian (New) Near Me - Parksville, British Columbia

The food, awesome. The atmosphere, fun. The service, not so good. We came here on a Sunday on our way to the ferries. This being our first time ever, I was super excited (my friend was along for the ride!). There was already a formed line and you order at the till. A sign tells you that you order and they will tell you where to sit. I settled on BRICKYARD TACOS (Indo-fritters, tahini coconut yogurt, pickled cabbage, sprouts, dragon sauce, marinated tomato, greens, add avocado) and their desert of the day. The person at the till was not overly friendly and seemed to not be interested. My friend was asking questions and the worker was super short and not helpful. She was pretty rude and completely turned my friend off. I asked where to go sit and she rolled her eyes and made a rude comment along the lines, anywhere that people aren't sitting. The food came fast and I really enjoyed it (and the desert was amazing). However, my friend was not happy and the experience completely turned her off (thus, making the experience not good). Again, good home cooked food. I loved the options and the vegan food selections. But the service was not the best. read more

Pre-COVID this was always a must-visit for me in Parksville. Currently visiting for the first time since the pandemic began, and was so happy to see Realm still offering a menu for curbside pickup. It was super easy - I logged into their website, chose my pickup time, paid with PayPal and was off to the races. My favourite dish here is the Qualicum Bowl - delicious. It's the right combination of saucy yet crunchy veggie-filled goodness and warm, flavourful braised pork. Try it as a salad and replace the rice with additional greens; you won't be sorry. Ingredients are always super fresh and local. Glad to see Realm is still open and i hope they are able to thrive despite the challenging situation we find ourselves in. read more

The ahi tuna tacos are amazing!!! I don't have a preference for kimchi but it went really well with the tacos. They were filling and glad they recommended I finish the tacos as they are a meal. I loved that it was a vegan place but didn't see a need to have any beef/meat. The kids loved the ramen from the kids menu. Highly recommend this establishment. Nice interior decor and music. read more

Realm Food came highly recommended as a place to try while in town. Boy am I glad I received word about this place the day we were driving thru town! We arrived at the end of the lunch rush, and lucky for us, there was a window table available.The menu had several option for this vegan couple, and we were just thrilled! We ordered the Bliss Bowl and the Arrowsmith Bowl. We did not have to wait long for our order to arrive. These freshly made bowls made our hearts smile when they arrived! We could not wait to dig in. The bowls were loaded with a variety of whole food and delicious sauces. If you are in the Parksville area, you HAVE TO GO HERE!!! The food, the service, the atmosphere=FANTASTIC! read more

Realm Food - The Bliss bowl!!!! Delish! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Parksville, British Columbia

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I've tried two different items from the menu now and I want to like it because I'm told it's healthy for me but it all tastes sour and like it's gone bad. Just awful. I get that some people are wanting fermented food now to combat arthritis or whatever but I dearly wish there were some more standard and palate-friendly food options on the menu. Blecccchhh! read more

The food was alright - a bit pricey for the taste. I got the maple donut (3/5), a cake donut which was quite moist and surprisingly crispy on the outside. It was on the sweet side, and tasted like a cross between cornflakes and pancakes. It was an interesting experience but I don't think I would get it again. I also got the arrowsmith bowl (3.5/5) which tasted fresh and healthy. The crispy tempeh was good and there was a delicious peanut sauce, but I wasn't a big fan of the other sauce (dragon sauce?). Nothing too special here but I liked that most of the options were relatively healthy. Food takes a while to be prepared though. read more

This is a fantastic healthy option in Parksville! It's now my go-to. Living in Vancouver, a place like this would be pretty 'normal' for a cool and healthy place to eat. In Parksville, this place is extra special and unique. Tried the jerk chicken and albacore tuna wraps and both were super tasty. The jerk chicken was cooked well (not dry) and had good flavour, the dip really makes it. The tuna one was wrapped with nori under the rice paper which gave it a really great flavour, and again, the dip was soo good. They really give you a good amount of dip too. I especially like how these wraps are big and filled with beautiful veggies, and not what I deem as lame 'filler' like rice, beans or iceberg lettuce. Just look at how these are made and you know they really care about their food. We were in Parksville for one night and ate here twice. Also tried the ka-cow smoothie with only 1 date and it was a yummy chocolate treat. Only complain here is I wish they had bigger straws for the thick drink! read more

Realm Food - Jerk chicken wrap. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Parksville, British Columbia

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Food tastes great but the portion size for some items, like the sandwiches, are very small. More suited for a snack. Not really good value for the money. read more

Really happy to have found a clean eating restaurant in Parksville! Menu options for tacos to soul bowls, something for everyone. Even tried the turmeric soda and it was so refreshing. This will be my go-to place for meals when I am in town next! read more

Realm Food - Aloha Bowl - Canadian (New) Near Me - Parksville, British Columbia

Highly recommended. My wife and I shared the Pork + Chi wrap (I loved this - delicious pork!) and the Brickyard bowl with the battered ling cod. Wow. That one is a home run! A succulent mix of veg and fish and rice with a creamy sauce - excellent textures and tons of flavour. Battered fish that is GF isn't a common option and we would both get this again in a heartbeat. Also got a donut - delectable with nice crunch and sweetness.. Prices are on the high end otherwise it's be a 5/5. We will be back! read more

Great food, fast service, convenient location. Super chill staff, lots of food to choose from, and self-serve water available. Highly recommend this venue for your next dining out experience! read more

Awesome west coast, healthy and delicious cafe with cozy surfer ambience. Lots of options for the kids and a few craft beer for dads. read more

Realm Food - Interior - Canadian (New) Near Me - Parksville, British Columbia

I had a regrettable experienced here. Returned 10 minutes after ordering, and a take out bag was brought to the take out table by staff. I accepted it, said thanks, and took it home. Once there, I discovered it was not my order and returned to the restaurant. The staff blamed me for taking someone else's order but she had handed it to me when I picked up! Staff stated they had subsequently yelled at me to stop but I never heard this, or else obviously, would have surrendered the bag. When I returned, I was seriously rebuked, no matter that I apologized multiple times. The staff took zero ownership over the error and simply imparted repeatedly, I had cost her $40. Shame that this happened. Even more so, how it was handled. The staff at the restaurant felt it was key to rebuke and alienate a client forever, over an honest misunderstanding. read more

While visiting Parksville, I had the opportunity to dine here twice for lunch. I ordered the West Coast Bowl the first time and the Three tuna taco the next time. While I enjoyed both meals, I didn't find them overly memorable. While the vegetables were fresh in the salad, they were neither cool nor crisp instead they tasted like they were left out on a prep counter for awhile. Also the only seasoning that was in the tacos came mostly from the Kimchi. I would give this more of a 3.5 star out of five since the meals were healthy and filling. read more

This place is so delicious with super friendly staff. I would eat here everyday if I could. read more

Realm Food - Canadian (New) Near Me - Parksville, British Columbia

Realm isn't just a place to eat. It's a place to experience food. It's healthy and absolutely delicious. read more

Realm Food - Canadian (New) Near Me - Parksville, British Columbia

I love the idea of this restaurant but feel that from the first few months of opening till now there are a list of cons. I have eaten there and if we are there too long we feel it. Con: Not good at takeout - they don't add sauces or extras just the sandwich or wrap. Inconsistent demeanour in servers - they sometimes are great/ happy or snobby. I find they think they have a great thing and then aren't in the habit of reinventing items etc. read more

What an AMAZING find! Great menu, so many gluten free and dairy free options. Everything we had had excellent flavor. Just an overall solid place if you're looking for super yummy and healthier food options. I'll definitely be back. read more

Quality everything! Great selection of food choices from wraps, ramen to toastadas. There's something for everyone. The plates are served so beautifully. We had the Jerk Chicken wrap with beet aioli, Gaia Gringas with tumeric aioli (nom nom nom... I've never had anything quite like this before!) and finished with the brownie and coconut ice cream (caramel was just so great). Imagine having high quality farm to plate organic dishes with the fancy French cuisine presentation but with good size portions. It's simply what everyone wants! All dishes were as delicious as visually stimulating. Great little spot.! They also have comedy or music nights where you can enjoy good food with good company. The owners really know how to bring the whole package (and are the loveliest of people!). To top it all off there are local artists' work displayed for purchase. Sustainable, conscious AND delicious! read more

Delicious, healthy, and great service. Terrific ''Realm" veggie wrap in rice paper with nori lining. Came back for dinner of Tuna Taco Trio and Coconut Curry. Great selection of local micro brews & wines. Funky homey hippie ambiance of made over diner with booths. Very welcoming to sit awhile & relax when tables aren't in demand. Portions almost a bit too big for me - lighter appetites could share. Reasonable prices - great Cesar's! read more

Realm Food - The Realm Wrap beautifully presented with edible flowers & garnishes. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Parksville, British Columbia

We ate here a couple of weeks ago and the four of us thought your bowls were amazing again! Freshest possible ingredients and delicious combinations of veg and seafood! A delight to have in our small community and love supporting local. Thanks for staying open in such difficult times. read more

My husband and I were so happily surprised to find this gem with healthy and filling options! I got their big salad with these delish fritters and hubby got Tuna bowl. Both were super flavorful, fresh and healthy. Highly recommend popping by!! read more

I have been to Realm several times, and always love the fresh, creative food with attractive presentations. Only two things held back my review to four stars rather than five. One, when I was there yesterday with my wife, I ordered and paid for my food at the counter then went to take my seat at a table. As I sat, the Ikea-type assemble-yourself chair collapsed below me. The leg fell off and the chair slid out from under me and went flying in the air. I went crashing to the ground, bruising my sit bone. Customers in the restaurant were watching and I felt embarrassed. The restaurant owner and several staff ran over and asked me if was OK. I stood up and said that I didn't think I was seriously hurt. They apologized, and I was offered a free dessert. One of the staff went into a back room and came out with a screwdriver and replacement screw for the chair leg that had come off. She then checked other chairs in the room to see if their legs were loose. Shortly after, my food arrived and I ate my meal, albeit with a painful, bruised rear end. (Note: a day later, I am sill very sore, but I don't believe it is a serious injury). The second issue was that the menu advertised "Coconut Ice Cream" (which was part of my free dessert) but while eating it, I asked a server about it I was told that it was actually Coconut Bliss, which is a plant-based dairy-free frozen product. I don't remember the menu on the wall specifying this; I was expecting ice cream. Other than these things, I love Realm and recommend it. read more

The best part about traveling in BC are the incredible organic/health food restaurants. While Parksville had less than I anticipated, the one they did have - Realm Food - was fantastic. So fantastic in fact, that I came back 3x over two days and even got takeout for my flight home. My first night I had a side of bone broth and the Westcoast bowl. I'm used to bone broths that are a bit more plain, but was pleasantly surprised by the herbs and subtle saltiness of Realms. The WestCoast bowl was also good, although a little heavy on the mayo side. Because it was still delicious, I think next time I just need to ask for all sauces on the side. The following day, I tried the bone broth ramen. Now, another reviewer mentioned it's not very ramen like which I completely agree with but, nevertheless it was still good and nourishing. Based on the noodle type and the use of a bone broth, I would l say this is more of a bone broth pho than ramen (semantics). Like the rest of their food, the ramen had a good amount of chicken and veggies (although I think mine was missing the greens that was indicated on the menu as part of the dish) and had good flavour. I also had the matcha latte which was again, very good. The same day, I also came back a second time for smoothies and was pleasantly surprised by how good they were. It wasn't quite as good as the one I had at the Horseshoe Bay Ferry cafe but, still good. Overall, I'm giving this place a 5/5 rating based on service, mediocre pricing and good food. It is the only place in Parksville I found with the same offering so there is not much comparison but, better than some places I have at home. read more

A nicely decorated and a hip place with amazingly delicious mains. The feeling of freshness after tasting a tuna wrap and a jerk chicken sandwich will not leave you for quite a while thanks to wonderfully matched vegetables, sprouts and fish/chicken, all accompanied by a tasteful white okanagan valley wine and some live music be that by a open mic signer or a bag pipe player coming from the street. We highly enjoyed the place. One of the best on Vancouver island read more

Realm Food - Canadian (New) Near Me - Parksville, British Columbia

This was my second visit and that was 100 percent on purpose. When I knew a work trip meant I would have to drive through Parksville- stopping here for lunch made me so excited. Their menu is innovative with so many differing selections it'll make you pause for a while with the decision making. It's not that there is a massive menu, but enough inspired combinations you won't know what to pick. I had the tuna wrap in rice paper. It had a way better name for the meal, but it escapes me now. Every veggie was so fresh. The aioli it was served with was such a bright addition to the veg. When it first was served I thought oh no this is huge. Well I ate all of it. Quite honestly I would have probably licked the plate if the setting had been appropriate. Can't recommend this place enough... they have desserts as well that looked unreal, but I was behaving. I'm still regretting that decision. Bonus points is they use a ton of local ingredients! read more

Realm Food - Food in colour is always a great choice - Canadian (New) Near Me - Parksville, British Columbia

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Delicious. We do our best to eat organic, whole food, plant based diet.....if you are looking for Fresh, Healthy and super yummy. Get to Realm! read more

Was really disappointed after hearing so much hype. Our wraps were so dry, they were like sawdust. A cafeteria style place where the majority of seating is shared at one big table, so for business, or a special occasion, or even to have a good conversation with an old friend, we found it uncomfortable. read more

I ordered a large Realm Ramen. I was expecting to have a bowl of something familiar but better...I was wrong. The broth was thin and had herbs that is not normally used in a ramen broth and just didn't work with the broth. I dug and dug before I found some noodles in there, and it's a lot less than what you would expect to find in a large bowl of ramen. The meat was ok, and there were small chunks of tomatoes in the broth that tasted like they were marinated in some vinaigrette. I went with two other friends. One out of the three of us enjoyed our food. read more

We went there for dinner and it was delicious. Makes you want to eat there everyday as you leave feeling good about yourself from all the healthy goodness. I'm not usually a fan of counter service but they had excellent support service checking in after you've paid to ensure everything was tasting great and to clear tables of empty plates as needed! We'd be back for breakfast tomorrow morning if they were open earlier! read more

Great local place with fresh and simple ingredients. A bit on the pricey side but unique and worth it. Presentation is fantastic and almost too pretty to eat! read more

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Found this little gem on my travels. I must say I had the best fish tacos I've ever tasted! I love love love fish tacos and have had them all over the place but these ones had so many yummy flavors! Highly recommended for their fish tacos! read more

Overpriced food with no taste at all. I love to eat healthy, but is flavour too much to ask? I'll pay extra for real food everyday of the week but I expect it to taste good. read more

I'm still dreaming about that rib sandwich with "cave aged' cheddar. One of the best things I've ever eaten. Better yet, it was GLUTEN FREE! These folks are amazing. The person in front of us in line accidentally ordered the fritter and then decided they didn't want it after they'd started cooking it. Since it was gluten free, we happily picked up the slack and paid for/ate it instead. Fantastic! My wife ordered the tuna roll which was also amazing. It only took about 10 minutes to get our food. The staff were great, the ambiance was relaxed with some cool live music and the food was out of this world. This will be my first stop the next time I'm in Parksville! read more

This was the most amazingly delicious food we have had at any restaurant EVER. The Fish Tacos are to die for, I have celiac and was over-joyed to find a gluten free menu like theirs. My father can't stand gluten free and loved the Albacore Tuna Wrap. It didn't stop there. The service was excellent, the staff was attentive and extremely nice. If you are in Parksville this restaurant is worth the wait. The food and service is excellent, you will not be disappointed. read more

Such creative and phenomenal menu selection. The food is so so amazing-you wouldn't think some of the things taste good from what it sounds like, but they haven't disappointed me once. It is pricey (for me, a broke uni student), but you're getting a good deal for the food quality, no doubt. Always fresh and the staff is so sweet. Eat here! read more