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    Troll's

    3.0 (212 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    TROLL'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Touristy
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    1 piece of cod
    Jose A.

    Ambiance and Decor: Very homey, they haven't changed the interiors for the past 20+ years. Try to sit outside the patio on a sunny day, if not try to get a banquet seat at the front of the restaurant so you can have a view of the water and the ferries coming in. Service Quality: Friendly staff, but you'll need to stop them if you need anything. Menu Variety: The only thing to order here is the fish and chips - you can never go wrong here. Food Presentation: Its put on the plate, what else can you ask for here. Food Taste and Quality: Great crispiness on the fish. Their fries are batch fried so just hope that your chips are fresh and warm with your fish. Portion Sizes: Large portions - worth the money for sure. The bowls of chowder can fill you up. Price and Value: A bit pricey just for one piece of fish - but always worth a stop whenever you're in the Horseshoe Bay area. Overall Experience and Recommendation: Can't go wrong with their fish and chips. Will always come back here for a solid plate.

    Two Egg Special (w an extra added egg)
    Liz W.

    Came here on a rainy chilly Friday morning at 9am before heading up to Whistler. The restaurant feel is eclectic, cozy and welcoming. Has a very cabin and coastal feeling. Lots of open seating - the server Cass was super friendly and provided amazing service. We ordered hot black tea and a hot chocolate with whipped cream (of course). Both drinks were piping hot - which I love! I got the Spa ish Omelette and my Fiancé ordered the Two Egg Special with an extra egg. Both dishes were great. Hit the spot before a long drive. If we were ever back in the area I'd come here again.

    Shirley Y.

    The best fish and chip an ever! Mother's Day treat in Horseshoe Bay. There is nothing like the ocean, food weather and a celebration to wet the appetite for the mainstay fish n chips place in the lower mainland. Fast welcoming service and the best venue to have a huge plate of the moist but crunchy fish and tasty fries that keep us going back for more. Don't miss the opportunity to visit and take in this gem!

    Millie B.

    Our party of 18 dined at Trolls for lunch. We didn't have a reservation and chanced upon getting a table. After 5 minutes, we were seated in 3 tables of 6 which was perfect. Our waiter was attentive and we got our food in a reasonable amount of time. Just as any big party, there's always one who does not get their food with the rest of the group. Luckily, it was only a sandwich and it came shortly after. The food is ok and the service good. The place is quaint and location perfect in HorseshoeBay. Our tour guide told us to try the fish and chips which was the specialty. Unfortunately, no one complied and stuck with soups and sandwiches .

    Scrambled eggs, toast, home fries and sausage
    Fiorella M.

    We came ate here while waiting for the ferry out out of Vancouver. At first I thought it would be weird to have brunch at a fish and chips but it wasn't bad at all! Good food and service. Nice views.

    So call crab cake hash brown bowl ‍‍

    This is the 3rd time I've been here while waiting for the ferries and it just gets worse..... my bro and I had the crab cake hash brown bowl and it turned out to be more like dry falafel pucks on potato wedges covered in crazy thick hollandaise sauce, it was dry, probably not even crab and $25 bucks. I'm a pretty good cook and when a garnish is literally two threads of green onion, that's sad. On top of this, the server spent 20 minutes talking to her friend and the end of the patio while we all waited for coffee and cutlery, I literally got the coffee jug my self and topped everyone up. I would definitely not be going back and with we saved $40 and went to Starbucks. Place straight up sucks !

    Menu overview (as of December 2021).
    Jack W.

    === 1. VERDICT/VALUE With a view of the bay and good food and service on tap, there's a lot to like about Trolls if you can get past the relatively high prices! === 2. FOOD Fried Calamari ($16): As an appetizer, it works for up to two people. There is an argument that the portion (and/or individual pieces) are quite small, particularly for the price. Joe's Fish Stew ($23): If the price doesn't floor you, you would be relieved to know that the portion is large enough for two people to share and they don't hold back on the pieces of cod, halibut, salmon, and baby shrimp! It does come with two jumbo shrimp and two pieces of garlic toast. Kid's Meal ($9.50): This is likely the best value on the menu: for this price it includes your choice of beverage (we chose milk), a one-piece fish and chips entree (large enough for an adult, really - the fries are fresh-cut from potatoes) and two scoops of ice cream with your choice of strawberry or chocolate syrup. I only wish kids of all ages could order this :) === 3. SERVICE The service was great - friendly and quite attentive. They told us it's family-run, and that is believable. === 4. ENVIRONMENT As a fellow Yelper mentioned, it looks like a diner on the inside...old-school wood decor with a canoe hanging from the ceiling and a "chef" caricature stuck in the middle of a wall. But the light is tremendous, with big windows on two sides, including views of Horseshoe Bay. Wheelchairs and baby strollers could fit...but only just. Parking is available across the street and along nearby streets.

    Fisherman's breakfast
    Kay F.

    We came here to get breakfast and I ended up getting the "Fisherman's Breakfast" which had scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast. I found everything to be a bit dry especially the hash browns and bacon. Overall, I didn't think it was anything too special but an okay place to grab breakfast if looking for something near the ferry terminal.

    Kids menu
    Priscilla C.

    Walked in around 2pm on a Sunday... The front hosts didn't acknowledge me when I walked in so I did have to wait a couple of minutes before they finally acknowledge the fact that I was there, took down my name and then I got seated right away. We were told to leave our stroller by the entrance and that the staff would keep an eye on it for us. We got a booth by the window so we had a nice view when we had our lunch. They gave us the menus and a kids menu (coloring page) for us, some water and a closed lid kids water. Their menu was quite extensive but since the name of the restaurant contains fish and chips, that was exactly what we ordered. We got the cod fish & chips, cod burger, kids halibut & chips, and also their white clam chowder. The cod fish & chips was actually really delicious. The batter to fish ratio was perfect. Their fries were plain but it was good after we added some salt & pepper. The kids halibut & chips ($16) was basically one adult sized piece of fish with fries. So it was very worth it! The halibut was very soft, flaky and fresh. The kids meal also included a children drink as well as an ice cream cone for dessert. The cod burger ($19) was a giant piece of cod inside a burger with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickles. That was also very good too. I quite enjoyed the clam chowder ($15 for entree size) , although I did have to add some salt to it. But better under salted than over salted so everyone can customize it to their taste! We walked out of the restaurant super full as their portions are quite large and very delicious! Would definitely come back again!

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    Neha R.

    Troll's is self proclaimed home to the best fish and chips in Horseshoe Bay. The windows overlook majestic views which adds to theoe charm. We tried the halibut and cod fish and chips. The dish came with coleslaw and tartar sauce. The portions were great considering each piece was about 19 bucks. However, I feel this place is a touristy place because after the first bite you will realize that the fish is not extraordinary tasting. Hell! The outside batter was not even crunchy. The fries were good though. An unexpected find at this place was the long island iced tea. I have never been a big fan of it but they had one of the most delicious LIIT I have ever had. If you are ever in the area and visit Troll's, I would suggest passing on the fish and chips but definitely trying their LIIT

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    Doc Morgan's Pub & Restaurant

    Doc Morgan's Pub & Restaurant

    3.4
    (80 reviews)
    4.4 km
    $$

    Doc Morgan is good for a full dining experience on Bowen Island with relaxing & chilled vibes!…read more They serve gourmet comfort foods from pasta to fish & chips and you can enjoy weekly specials of different international cuisine. Visit here to enjoy a drink or pair your meal with a bottle of wine because they have great views of the water and their foods are consistent in taste. They are in a convenient location, located next to Snug Cove; easy walk for tourists to enjoy a meal after walking off the ferry or before heading on the ferry. Note they only operate from Thursday to Sunday during the winter season and hours are different in the summer. And yes, their outdoor patio seating is very popular during the summer tourist season. Plenty of free street parking options close by. If you are hoping to buy takeout prior to ferry sailing, you can park your car in the ferry lineup and let the restaurant know prior to ordering to ensure sufficient food preparation time. This place maintains quite timely updates on their social media profiles making it easy to check their IG/Facebook to find out re: special events or weekly specials. Service was welcoming and friendly for dining in plus we didn't feel rushed when asking them about weekly specials and wine recommendations. We visited for birthday celebrations, happy hour drinks and early dinner meals and have always enjoyed our time here. Definitely a cool spot for yummy bites on Bowen Island~

    If I could give 0 stars, I would. I made eye contact with…read morethe staff several times, but I was completely ignored and received no acknowledgment or explanation. After waiting and eventually asking another employee, I was told that they were too busy to accept takeout orders. The issue isn't that they were busy. The issue is that no one informed the customers who were standing there waiting. There were multiple people waiting, and a simple notice that takeout orders were unavailable or that the wait would be long would have saved everyone time and frustration. Instead, customers were left standing there with no information while being ignored. This showed a complete lack of communication and basic courtesy. It wasted everyone's time and made for a very disappointing experience.

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    Inside + bar area
    Inside + bar area
    Doc Morgan's Pub & Restaurant
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    Patio dining area.
    Go Fish Ocean Emporium

    Go Fish Ocean Emporium

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    Had an excellent experience! The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside,…read moreclearly made fresh. The chips were golden, well-seasoned, and not greasy. Everything came out hot and flavorful, with generous portions and friendly service. A classic done right , simple, delicious, and satisfying. Had an excellent experience! The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, clearly made fresh. The chips were golden, well-seasoned, and not greasy. Everything came out hot and flavorful, with generous portions and friendly service. A classic done right , simple, delicious, and satisfying.

    Prior to Yelp existence, I knew about it but never tried it. I was always in the area, but never…read moreventured down here. I finally did on a sunny July day. As others have mentioned. Be prepared to wait, and wait you will. Especially if it's a sunny day. 30 min to order your food, and then another 20-30 min to get it, depending on how busy they are. Outdoor seating only with a bunch of benches and a few tables. I already knew I was going to do take away, so I didn't need to jostle for a seat. Almost everyone else had to do the jostleing. Two piece cod and a salmon tacone. The cod was overcooked. The tacone was good. Fries were crispy and unevenly fried. Meaning some pieces were burnt a little. Still acceptable tho. Hence the 3 ***'s It was decent, but it didn't wow me. Maybe it was an off order day. I like my fish. You can smell the ocean near the pier. Makes me feel I'm surrounded by fish and everything fishy.

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    One piece cod fish and chips.
    One piece cod fish and chips.
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    An incredible local community organic cafe run by a Hispanic grandmama only a five minute walk from…read morethe ferry terminal, get your ticket in advance then come have a leisurely fresh-pressed orange juice with ginger with a selection of lovely artisan sandwiches on big hearty bread (or gluten-free) and very affordable fair trade coffee, a great alternative to the initial blendz or Starbucks that are always packed. While this cafe is small (cozy) and has one woman, it is a local favourite and beloved by the community (and her grandchildren) she is from chile I believe and I appreciate her decision to only source fair trade coffee. Absolutely great service industry experience and dedicated to one task at a time with integrity and skill. Her baked goods are fresh and she always has editions of 'the coffee news' and a gorgeous tiled counter to sit at where you have a view of the sandwich preparation and the juice pressing, I was so impressed to see fresh oranges and the beetroot ginger and carrot and apple go through the juice maker! I used to work at a juice bar and got so many memories! Genuine hippie energy, and full of mementos from trips to Mexico or to her home country in South America

    While waiting for the ferry a man told me to go here for a great cappuccino and he was right. I…read morereally wish I also got one of the fresh juices. I'll be back for the orange juice next time! The service was friendly and welcoming. It is small and cozy inside.

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    Horseshoe Bay, just a few steps from Seaside Village...
    Horseshoe Bay, just a few steps from Seaside Village...
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