Called in Buddha Bowl with salmon from the mountain biking parking lot in Cumberland...lady on the…read morephone was great, food was ready when I arrived, it tasted great and it was healthy...a great choice!

As someone who is dairy free, this is 100% a place I will be coming back to. I ordered the chicken…read moreand mushroom quesadillas with dairy free cheese, AMAZING! Sometimes restaurants offer substitutions and then I try them, and it feels like they don't even try to make it good. This restaurant is the opposite. This dish didn't have me wishing I still ate dairy, 10/10 would recommend!!!

My friend Penny told me to go check out Gunters. I'm visiting the area and all about exploring new…read moreshops so was excited to go! Not a huge shop but a great selection - fresh meats - couldn't resist grabbing a small ribeye and same kolbassa as well as some frozen sausages - note that frozen sausages are marked down 30% from the fresh variety! Was also pleased to see farm fresh eggs for u der $4 a dozen and there was a great selection of tracheas and ears etc for our furry kids! Can't wait to go back - I agree it's a little pricey but it's I love supporting local family run businesses that I know give great quality! Ps the young lady working at the shop looked like she was freezing but was very helpful and always smiling!

family owned butcher shop prices are pricey but it is for great quality meat. bring your own to…read morehave butchered or buy there's. bought the homemade beef sasuages in regular and garlic not a fan of either. but the homemade liverwurst was the best i have had in years.

a great restaurant in the Powell River area. The interior is so modern, warm and cozy, it's…read moresomething you would expect to find at a coastal town like here. Loved their peach Bellini drink here, and their fish and chips are definitely the way to go! Service was friendly and the restaurant is kept well clean overall. Prices are what you'd expect them to be, in my opinion. No complaints here, if I'm ever in Powell River again I'll definitely be back.

Stopped in for Happy Hour and we ended up getting Appy's and a main plus a few drinks. House white…read moreright now is from Fitzpatrick in the Okanagan which was good. For Appy's we got the Poutine and BBQ Chicken bites that had a bit of a Korean Gojijan flavour which we enjoyed. They gave us the creamy parm dip on the side that was sooooo good and I finished it with the fries that came with the burger, lol. We also got a Smash burger which was excellent and the Cod burger was fantastic, nice size piece of fish! Also tried the root beer in a bottle that was sooooo good. Our server was fantastic and so nice.

On a trip to Courtney, The Yellow Deli was highly recommended to us. We thought it looked…read moreinteresting from the outside, and decided to give it a try for brunch. An enchanting little restaurant is apparently known for its sandwiches and deserts. Interesting and home cabin style décor, we received a warm welcome when we arrived and were taken to our table. A couple of minutes after being seated. We waited no time for our server to take our order and had hot coffee within a minute or two. The service was friendly and efficient. The food didn't take long and was superb! The breakfast sandwich was excellent. The bread was made in house, the bacon was divine, and the home-made blueberry muffin was fresh and warm. It was a great experience and live in the Fraser Valley, we have since learned there is a Yellow Deli in Chilliwack.

The Most Charming Breakfast Place in Courtenay…read more I believe whoever was in charge of this location's look and feel was at least partially inspired by Hobbit architecture. It was delightful dining here and the food was pretty good too! My wife ordered the Two Poached Eggs with Whole Wheat Toast & Jelly breakfast, while I created my own sandwich (Montreal Smoked Meat on an Onion Roll with lettuce, tomato, and avocado). I also got a cup of their soup of the day (Cream of Butternut Squash). Everything was delicious. Service was prompt and friendly. And we got to experience what eating breakfast for Frodo & Bilbo Baggins must've been like. Highly recommend if you're in Courtenay and want to get away from the typical run-of-the-mill diner or cafe experience for breakfast.

I'd call it a hidden gem but the locals know how amazing Julie's is. Takes home cooking to a new…read morelevel and the service is excellent. Lots of in house made items and tasty food. My friend had the Spring rolls and Wonton soup, all made in house and was amazing! My other friend had the Eggs Benedict with hand cubed hash browns, or you can have shredded. I had the 6oz housemade hamburger with onion rings. The relish on it was very good. The menu has lots to choose from and the have daily menu specials. One thing I noticed is they do half orders which is great especially considering the size of the meals a half order would be a big meal from some people. Highly recommend Julie's. You won't be disappointed and you definitely won't leave hungry!

I believe this restaurant is open 7 days a week which isn't a given in Powell River and the serve…read morebreakfast until they close at 3! We had breakfast here about 11:30 on a Monday and were surprised when asked if we had reservations as it's a very casual diner style restaurant. It did get busy so keep that in mind and maybe call ahead. Great atmosphere with model planes hanging from the ceiling, and delicious coffee. My breakfast was decent but not spectacular (bacon, eggs, hash and French Toast). They do shredded hash browns here which is nice but they were a little undercooked and a little on the small size portion wise. My sister's omelette was bland and overcooked. That being said I'd go back for the cool decor and maybe try lunch next time. I called a couple of days before to enquire about their hours and that person was super friendly but the staff weren't the friendliest when we actually ate there. Not rude, just not very warm or welcoming (maybe because we didn't have reservations!).

A friend and I were starving and wanted something quick so we decided on the Soup Box. I had never…read morebeen even though it's super close to me so I was excited to try! There were only two flavours left by the time we got there ( they start each day with 4) so we decided to mix a broccoli and cheddar with a veggie soup and it was a fantastic combination. We also got a small "scone" with the soup which reminded me of the tea biscuits mom used to make when I was a kid. So glad we tried this out!

Their soups are delicious and nutritious with a broad selection. I've had several different soups…read moreand have greatly enjoyed all of them. I'm looking forward to trying new ones!

The Boardwalk has some of the best fish and chips on the coast! Absolutely killer. Highly recommend…read morethe lingcod with the sweet potato fries -- SO good. Great service and such a fun spot. The drinks aren't super strong, but the non-alcoholic ones are delicious. Definitely worth a stop!

Such an incredible place! The owners are amazing. The food and service is always on point. Well…read moreworth the drive :-) I will be coming back.

Incredible brunch food and kind service! We went back again because it was so delicious, especially…read morethe bennies. Great quality, fresh, and good coffee too.

Their Smoked Brisket Has No Smoked Flavor…read more Went to the Tidal Cafe for lunch, and sat outside with a beautiful view of the waterfront. My wife ordered the Tidal Bowl with smoked brisket, while I got the Beef Brisket Sandwich, which also had smoked brisket. It's not often you see smoked brisket on a menu for a non-BBQ place, so I was kind of excited for our orders. When our plates arrived, the brisket looked great and the pieces were generously thick. I couldn't wait to dig in. Then disappointment hit. The smoked brisket had zero smoke flavor, and the fat wasn't fully rendered. In fact, it was kind of chewy, which together with a lack of flavor was a sure sign it wasn't smoked long enough. To add insult to injury, my sandwich had a strong mustard smeared on the bread which overwhelmed what little flavor the brisket had. When I mentioned all this to our waitress (who was quite nice, btw), she sheepishly responded "Yeah, I'm a mustard kind of girl, so I like it like that." My wife liked her meal, but overall, I don't think Tidal Cafe understands how smoked meats should be done. Also, why is there a bar & a bar stool in their one-toilet bathroom??