We had a nice lunch here with friends after exploring the tide pools of Botanical Beach. Maybe it got us in the mood for fish & chips! Three of us ordered that. They used my favorite-beer batter which was perfect. We were disappointed with the fact that the fish wasn't from the area. Our server admitted this and that there was some regulation that didn't allow them to serve local fish. I wasn't sure exactly why. I had hoped for locally caught halibut or rockfish or something. But for fish brought in from the great unknown, it was good. My husband got creative and tried the Buffalo Cauliflower and Karaage Chicken. Both of them looked a little strange to me...The Buffalo Cauliflower was overly spicy hot. He didn't finish it. He liked the chicken better. A big shout-out to Camryn, our server. She was delightful! We really enjoyed talking to her. She was very personable and friendly. You'll be lucky if she's your server! The atmosphere in the pub was very nice. The prices were very reasonable! read more

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Stopped in for lunch, greeted by original rustic decor, a friendly welcome by a amiable hostess. Ordered the Fish and Chips, and a Caesar Salad with Salmon. The salad was with ample salmon served. Salmon was a little on the dry side on the outside but still very palatable fillet in the inside. Fish Chips was great, the fish serving was a little on the small size but still in value range. Fries was cut from fresh potatoes and plenty, a nice coleslaw side. Service was great. read more

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All the food was fantastic. The fish and chips had a beautifully crispy batter and paired perfectly with the tartar sauce. The ribs and soup were also excellent. The chowder wasn't the typical flavor or consistency I'm used to, but it was still delicious in its own unique way. The location is fantastic too, right next to a pier with lovely views of Port San Juan. It's a great spot for a short walk before or after your meal. Highly recommend! read more

The Renfrew Pub - Fish and Chips, Seafood Chowder, Half Rack of Ribs, Chipotle Chicken Burger, Bacon Chedder Burger, Chicken Karaage, Curry Chicken Soup - Fish & Chips Near Me - Port Renfrew, British Columbia

Okay Yelpers. It's October and that means it's another trip into scenic BC! This time we traveled to Sooke. We decided to visit The Renfrew Pub in Port Renfrew. It was a long drive there over uneven twisty roads but so worth it. The pub is at the foot of a fishing pier. It is rustic inside with dark wood and furniture. There is a pool table there and a very large full bar. The staff was friendly and efficient. I always order a Poutine when up here and this one was very good. I also ordered the 2 piece Rockfish and chips. Yes I know that's a ton of French fries with the poutine but I don't care. The fish was battered just right. It was warm and flaky. The tartar was house made and very good. Mrs Billy D had a seafood chowder that smelled so good. She raved about it. White chowders and soups are not my thing but if that came in a red or beef based broth I would have been all over it. Prices are on the high side and the extras are up charged but that is clearly posted on the menu. The prices were no problem for us but I like to include that for my dear readers. I would say we will return but there are a couple other places we want to go visit. We like the spread the love. read more

The Renfrew Pub - Dirty Lemonade at The Renfrew Pub - Fish & Chips Near Me - Port Renfrew, British Columbia

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Amazing food in such a remote location Very Busy spot Fantastic Menu Selections Fast Service Food its 5 star all the way Beautiful Patio overlooking the bay Best Chowder Ever But open for Breakfast Pretty much the only place to eat down at the wharf read more

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It was the only dine-in restaurant open most of the day in the Fall when we went to Port Rendon.However, the staff was very friendly and they had a nice selection of draft beers. The limited menu had good choices that were prepared very nicely. We ate there three nights and had something different every day. Seafood chowder, fish and chips, calamari and the Mediterranean appetizer were all good. read more

An island gem! We had an incredible time experience at this pub. We really enjoyed the ambiance. The view from the patio is gorgeous! That's the only one of its kind on this side of the island. The food was amazing from start to finish. The tofu quinoa salad with the addition of seaweed was very interesting and tasty! The calamari, while not as crispy as we'd hoped, was still enjoyable. The mains were delectable - the fish & chips were fried to perfection, with a batter that was simply right. The veggie burger and fries were good. The service was great especially when it got busy. Please make sure to arrive early as this popular spot can get quite crowded during lunch and dinner hours. A definite must-visit for both locals and visitors. Thank you to the team for creating such a wonderful pub in Port Renfrew! read more

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Ambiance is fantastic--rustic, warm and inviting. I tried several dishes and they are all fine. On our first eve, we ordered desert at 8:10 and were told the kitchen closed at 8--which for a pub did seem curiously early. (And they could have mentioned this a few minutes in advance of closing.) Lesson learned. The next night we put in our desert order. along with the dinner order. Two of the four desert offerings were unavailable. So we ordered ice cream. It arrived while we were eating the main course. By the time I got to eating mine, some of it was still unmelted. read more

A weeks vacation had us exploring this amazing area after spending the Labour Day long weekend with family in the Okanagan. In spite of the crazy slow drive to Port Renfrew because of construction and a taxi driver that thought 40 kms an hour made sense from Sooke up, we enjoyed the drive. Once we rocketed the idiot cab, we rolled through the curves, corners, and one lane bridges and had a great final 30 kms into the end of the road at Port Renfrew. We had brought provisions to take care of our needs for the condo we had rented, but always like to scope out the local establishments when given the opportunity to do so. The pub area is a hotbed of activity with those leaving, and returning, from the West Coast trail, whale watching, deep sea fishing, protesting, and enjoying all the West Coast to offer. The pub is a meeting place, that could easily mail it in, due to the number of folks looking to eat there (there was a significant queue at 2PM) with few choices. We were very pleased with the Covid precautions in place, but even more impressed with the friendly and attentive service, along with the quality of the food. It may be well off the beaten path on Vancouver Island, but if you find yourself on the southern West Coast near the end of the road going North stop in and enjoy! read more

The Renfrew Pub - Tasty, hot and quick! - Fish & Chips Near Me - Port Renfrew, British Columbia

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Had the panzanella salad, delicious!! It was labeled "Caesar Salad" on the menu, but it was about 80% croutons, so I think they should consider changing the name. Delicious, bready, excellent dressing. read more

Food was excellent , great service , great cocktails. Calamari needed to be crisper but everything else was perfect!

Wifey and I stayed at WiLD RENFREW last week for the 1st time ever. Owners of that also purchased the Pub. HAPPY TO SAY .. WOW! A pub is a pub but the food was GOOD (fish tacos (!), slaw, fries, beet salad (!) and hot wings. Nico (bar) and th servers (Kameron and Kerry) were FAB! I am a Foodie and grew up in the FnB industry w 20yrs of restaurant service in NY. It was nice to see/have/xperience these SOLID servers and be hosted by them. The Owners should b proud of their Crew. props to th Kitchen staff as well. Nico, your FUEGO Margarita was "d Bomb" read more

We wandered down to The Renfrew the night before starting the West Coast Trail, and we were really glad to have done so because the vibe and food were excellent. We shared a poke bowl and a ribs platter, and both were excellent. The poke bowl was better than some that I've had in Vancouver. Great selection of craft beers from the Island. Friendly and attentive service. The crowd was a mix of locals and tourists, and I loved west coast modern furnishings and the art on the walls. Honestly impressed with the quality of The Renfrew considering its remote location. read more

As almost the only place open when we stayed at Port Renfrew, this pub could have slacked on food and service and still gotten our business. But it happens to have great food, a great beverage selection, and efficient service! Bonus, we got to have a friendly rivalry with other pub patrons, while watching TV playoff games between our Vegas Golden Knights, and their Edmonton Oilers If you are in the area, don't hesitate to stop in at this comfy pub. And enjoy walking in the wharf afterward! read more

Well the food is great here ! With outstanding service and reasonable prices. Come here after a visit to botanical Beach or an amazing fishing trip! The atmosphere is amazing and inwill be making this a regular stop rain or shine. read more

The Renfrew Pub - Fish and chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Port Renfrew, British Columbia

Way out, on the water, pub of Port Renfrew. Full wood interior, cozy vibes, relaxing and laid back environment. Classic bacon burger with fresh bun. Patty was thin, but flavorful with fresh cut fries. Good beer list. Risotto was rich with perfectly cut salmon. After a long day of travel, this pub is comforting, relaxing, and tasty. +1 to the extra friendly server. read more

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Came here in early September for an early dinner. The service was great! We sat inside because it was a bit chilly for us to sit on the patio. However, they gave us a table where you can have a glimpse of the water. They also fullfied my "unconventional" request of splitting the soup into two bowls so my dining companion and I can both try it (we weren't that hungry). And my request to substitute the fries that accompany the baby back ribs with another portion of coleslaw. The seafood chowder was loadedddd! It had big chunks of sockeye salmon, cod, clams, bacon, carrot and celery. I really like the consistency of the soup, creamy but not overly rich and thick (when too much flour is added as a thickening agent). Even though the soup was split into 2 portions, we both agree that is was pretty substantial. I order a full rack of pork ribs with coleslaw only (don't worry, I shared my food). The meat was tender and came off the bone easily. The bbq sauce flavour wasn't memorable. But the coleslaw was good - evenly dressed and not too saucy. My dining companion really like the seafood bouillabaisse. He was sick, so it was like an upgraded version of chicken soup for him. After our meal, we chatted with the server and they gave us tips on what to check out around the area! read more

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After a six night, seven day solo hike on the West Coast Trail, the Renfrew Pub was my first stop after registering off the trail with Parks Canada. I was looking forward to a non-freeze-dried-just-add-water meal and mercifully the Renfrew Pub didn't disappoint. I had a burger and a beer (well, three beers to be accurate lol) and man was it delicious. Service was prompt and friendly, and I was well taken care of by the staff. My only quibble with this establishment is that I couldn't take my backpack in with me. They made me leave it on a bench outside of the restaurant out of my view. Considering the substantial dollar value attached to the pack and its contents this made me a little nervous. But apart from that, should I tackle the WCT again in the future, I'd definitely make the Renfrew Pub my first stop again after finishing the trail. Five stars. read more

The Renfrew Pub - Burger and a beer ... delicious! - Fish & Chips Near Me - Port Renfrew, British Columbia

I saw some reviews raving about the risotto. I guess they don't serve it anymore. Salmon burger was good. Really nice fish and chips. Everything was very expensive. A bacon cheese burger was 25. Maybe everything in Port Renfrew is expensive...? read more

This pub is a gem. The staff is amazing, the food is incredible!! We had two soups that were packed with layers of flavor and so fresh. The burger was good and the risotto was to die for. The chef and staff are keepers! read more

This place is great. They have very good food and a nice drink selection. The seafood chowder is very good, you should try it. Great selection of beers too. Very popular on nice days with the motorbike crowd. Lots of deck space to have a meal. They are also very good with Covid procedures. Ask to sit in BBQ E's section for great service! read more

The Renfrew Pub - Back patio seating - Fish & Chips Near Me - Port Renfrew, British Columbia

Port Renfrew is a little up-and-coming vacation spot on Vancouver Island. Going into a two-night stay, we read up on the fact that there would be very few options for lunch or dinner on a Sunday and Monday night stay. We got into the pub on Sunday evening, and it was very busy. The wait staff was fantastic, offering recommendations to us out-of-towners (from 3,000+ miles away). My wife really wanted some fresh local fish, and the Salmon burger blew both of us away. It wasn't breaded, fried, or anything like that. It was a very fresh grilled or roasted chunk of dark pink local salmon on a fresh bun with light toppings. All of this allowed you to truly enjoy the freshness of that fish. Our sides were fantastic, too. I got the Caesar salad with mine, and it was very good. We also had a 2-piece order of the fish and chips, and it came out very nicely browned. Tasted like good, homemade tartar sauce with it. One of our favorite things about the pub was its superb offering of all the local craft beers from the island. You had a wide variety to pick from including Northwest pale and IPA, plus several good dark options. Here's the true marker of how much we both liked the place... we went back again Monday night for a second round! I'd love to go back and try out some of the other restaurants, but we would not hesitate to go back here to the Renfrew Pub. It also has a huge outdoor deck that sits right on the water if the weather is nice. read more

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Beware - they are the only restaurant open during low season, but there are many hidden fees on their menu. Be careful when you order - the bill will surprise you. I feel scammed.... read more

See that Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai? It is literally the bomb. I got that, my boyfriend got the salmon burger and it tasted so fresh and delicious (not your typical salmon burger) with the seasonal salad that had goat cheese, strawberries, candied almonds or something.. This place has amazing ingredients. I also got a Caesar that was yummy but I also had just camped on a beach the night before and was looking forward to non-camp food and beverages. Beautiful location. Good service. Delicious food! read more

(This review is actually from 1.5yrs ago but somehow didn't post.) We happened upon this place by accident with absolutely no cell reception and honestly, we were afraid to go in. OMG, if you are in a 50km radius, go here. Gluten-free options were ah-maz-ing. Realistic and friendly wait staff. Good beer, wine, cider selection. Such impressing food and a serene location. read more

We were greeted by the hostess who was friendly and fast. It started to quickly go down hill! Our server, Ally, was not friendly. No smiles, no small talk. I asked for a straw and I could see that she put her hands all over it making it unusable. The wings were ok. Served fresh & hot, but tiny & tasteless. The atmosphere was good & many of the other serves seemed to be interacting & smiling. read more

For a place kinda in the middle of nowhere the Renfrew pub is a classic, friendly service, decent craft beer list, very basic wine list that often runs out, they only carry Pepsi for the rum and coke guys, food is surprisingly good, don't expect miracles but after a good days fishing the pub rocks, it's not a trip the Renfrew with a stop at the pub, skip the deck as it gets cold quick and port renfrew is on the shady side of the inlet. This place could be a true destination pub with some proper management and some live music, read more

The Renfrew Pub - My trip the renfrew with a stop at the pub for dinner - Fish & Chips Near Me - Port Renfrew, British Columbia

I want to commend on the customer service we received! It was a busy night at the pub and 11 of us went out for dinner. Due to the miscommunication we thought our only option was to do a take out. While we were waiting for food some of the tables become available. So we've asked to change from take out to eat-in. Because it was already ordered, now serving 11 dishes properly was no longer straight forward tasks for the chef and staff. Shawn in the end accommodated us with big smile and we all sat down and enjoy the great food! We actually ate at the pub previous night as well and both nights all of us were pleased with all the dishes we've had I personally recommend seafood chowder and rock fish tacos. If anyone looking for a great place to eat in Port Renfrew, this is the pick! read more

Beautiful little town with a great pub. Service was great and everyone was very friendly. Seafood was awesome. Just solid food all round. Definitely would recommend. read more

This is my first restaurant in Vancouver Islands and just amazed at the good quality of each food we ordered! Every dish was exquisite and had mouthful taste to offer!!! We first thought we couldn't finish all but left with clean dishes!! Highly recommend visitors to stop by this restaurant when you're at Port Renfrew!! Equally, the people here were all nice and offered a warm welcome!!! read more

The Renfrew Pub - Fish and chips, seafood chowder, pub wings, poke - Fish & Chips Near Me - Port Renfrew, British Columbia

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We visited on a busy Saturday afternoon. We had heard about their soup and sandwich special so headed on down but they only had 1 left when we arrived. We split it in a group of 6. The rest of the food was typical pub fare. A rather bland caesar salad and a typical pub burger but the beer was cold, fresh and tasty. On a sunny day I am sure the patio would be a pleasure as it looks over the dock with a beautiful back drop so we may have to plan a visit in the summer of 2018. All in all a great spot for a view and a drink but I would probably by pass the food. read more

The Renfrew Pub - Fish & Chips Near Me - Port Renfrew, British Columbia

Great location. Beer was cold and tasty. I enjoyed the seafood chowder and my husband had the bacon cheddar burger. He said it was above average. Service was great! read more

Jeez - I see so many high ratings for this Pub - can it be true? Damn right. The quality of service was better than I've experience in many big city high end restaurants. The staff really care - from the front door greeting and Covid screening to the fantastic server we had. Well rounded menu and no disappointment! Yes it was the height of 'off season' so we were not expecting much. This is small town so had no idea about how good the servers and kitchen staff were going to be. WOW. Blown over! It was so good we came back the next night and were equally impressed. And we'll be back again. read more

My boyfriend and I went to The Renfrew Pub for lunch yesterday and we were very impressed! I had the best Ceaser I've ever had and a delicious, fresh salmon burger. My boyfriend had the bacon cheddar burger and loved it! The service was fast and friendly and the free wifi was an added bonus. We'll definitely be back! read more

Visiting the island from the Chicago area, and stopped by this place during a drive back to Victoria. GREAT location, but really, I'm not sure I could find a spot on the island that's not gorgeous! Right on the water, and I loved walking down the pier, after. Had the halibut, which was great. If you want to eat outside, they even have blankets to wrap up in! Will definitely make the trip back, when I'm back on the island! read more

The Renfrew Pub - Fish & Chips Near Me - Port Renfrew, British Columbia

Great food, good service, cool atmosphere. Everyone enjoyed their dishes, the clam chowder was excellent.

For the fact that i have nothing else to compare to, the food was fresh, and service was prompt , they had wifi after 3 hours of no cell service- i give 5 stars. We got to port renfrew near 6 pm, and I swear this place is a ghost town. Cod fish and chips were amazing, as was the tartar sauce it came with. Mom got the halibut fish and chips- I wasn't a fan as I don't like deep fried halibut. Too ... meaty: not flaky. Sister got the salmon burger, loved it. And the lemon tart dessert was divine, and unexpectedly pretty... we are in Port Renfrew afterall. read more

I was really impressed with all the Covid protocols! They had everyone spaced out, provided hand sanitizer and instructions on how to stay apart. I really appreciate it. And the food was really good too,, I'm come back again when I come this way. Really fabulous of you too! read more

The Renfrew Pub - View from our table. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Port Renfrew, British Columbia

Great food, great beer, friendly atmosphere. Might look a bit dicey to some from the outside/tiny town/etc. but it was great inside. The part that we sat in had a huge open ceiling that gave it kind of a lodge-feeling. Waitress was nice and got our drinks quickly. The apps we got were great, everyone liked them. Overall, would definitely come back. read more

your servers are blah and clearly don't give a shit. food was expensive for what was received. I'll pay $100 for friendly, prompt service and good food, not for attitude and mediocre food at best. read more