I've been here twice in the past year, both during Happy Hour, and the food is not only very good…read morebut affordable. We did have one hiccup, but I've addressed that with the management of the hotel, and will look forward to visiting again and seeing if there's any improvement.

PATHETIC customer service! ! Stayed at the Dorchester Hotel (great service) my last night in…read moreNanaimo (Jun. 24) and stood at the entrance waiting for 1 of the 2 waitresses to acknowledge me. Neither of them did. After 10 minutes, the bartender (kudos to him) ended up seating me with the menus and brought up the extended Happy Hour. The "blond" waitress whose section was where I was seated, showed up with a glass of ice water and said "I'll be back". For the next 30 minutes, she repeated walked back and forth past my table, intentionally avoiding eye contact, and even thought it was more importance to wipe down 1 of her 2-seater pub tables than to return and take my order. After 30 minutes, I walked out, was provided the restaurant owner David P's personal email by the front desk (they apologized) and emailed him my experience on Jun. 26. He's never responded ! ! I can only presume that he's the one whose set the standard (or lack of) for how his waitstaff conduct themselves. I've had many breakfasts at Top Notch and the morning staff have always been fantastic. But after this experience, I'd strongly recommend that Dorchester guests and non-guests check out the better quality restaurants in the area (Modern Cafe, Gina's, Minnoz Restaurant in the Coast Bastion). The customer service and food are both far-superior and you'll never have the bottom-tier service experience at those options.

Visiting the area and stopped in for dinner. We ordered three different burgers and all were…read moreexcellent, so good we came back three days later. The fries are great as are the mocktails. If you can get in before 5pm burger for 1/2 price. Highly recommend. Great service both visits

We went for a friends birthday since we were visiting from the states. That where he wanted to eat…read more Everyone ordered different there was 20 in total. It was very good. Did not take a picture of the food

We had a Birthday party for 23 people. The service was amazing, the food was fabulous and the…read moreambiance was so inviting we didn't want to leave. They let us come early to decorate, they made sure the accessible entrance was clear and unlocked for our wheelchair, and they remained close by to get us more drinks whenever one of our guests needed a refill. Definitely recommend this venue for any gathering.

Looking for a late lunch, we settled on Twenty Two Taphouse. It was recommended by a local, so…read morethat's always a good thing. Also used to be Goofy's pub, so I've been there before, half a lifetime ago. The building is big inside, and out. Post and beam design and quite nicely decorated inside. We were seated quickly, and appeared to just beat the rush, as a bunch of party's came in right after us. Our waters were quickly dropped by the young lady who sat us, and we were then handed off to our server. We sort of got lost in the shuffle, and sat for a bit before she came by. We ordered our beverages and food at the same time, which we typically do not do. Our food came out before our beverages which I am never a fan of. My Togarashi Orange bowl was a big portion, but I got none of the Togarashi nor orange in it. It had a hint of heat which was great. The mango had no taste at all. K's Beef dip was ok, but lacked real flavour and the au jus was just alright. We also felt the fries were a little sparse. If I was given the opportunity to give half marks it would be a 3.5, not a 4, but also definitely not a 3. We'd give it a go again when on Sechelt.

I take the ferry once per month. I really enjoy the chili and hot dog. Those are my favor. Great…read morefood and excellent service. See you next time guys

For fast food BBQ this isn't bad. I had some the last time I came out to Courtenay and on the way…read moreback. There are other better BBQ places. The line up is long, however, a lot better than the other places in the terminal.

Really enjoyed our meals. Some unique items on the menu. A bit pricey. Lovely waitress!!! I want…read moreto try the caesar with "snacks" attached. Check out their menu!!

What a fantastic little find. The staff are positive and engaging. The coffee is to die for…read more They don't skimp on the onion rings. Their soup is thick and hearty. But that lamb burger! The best! Make sure you stop here for a meal when going through Parksville.

We found a great brunch spot before starting our trip!…read more We were in Nanaimo looking for a nice brunch spot before starting our Vancouver Island road trip, and Gabriel's Gourmet Cafe really hit the spot! We liked how easy the ordering system was. You pick up a menu, choose a table, decide what you want, and then order and pay at the counter. They give you a number, and they bring your food and drinks to your table. It's straightforward. The fresh, local ingredients stood out, and we would recommend this place if you want a tasty and filling meal. The portions were just right for our big appetites. The atmosphere was so relaxed we almost wanted to stay longer. We'd recommend starting the Nanaimo road trip here. Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service: 5/5 (hybrid-service) Kids: 3/5 Presentation: 2/5 Parking: Metered street parking is available throughout the surrounding neighbourhood. Tips: * Inside & outdoor seating available. * Great stop before heading out to explore Vancouver Island. * They have G/F and Vegan options. Would I Return: Yes

Yes, this is the place to eat. I had the hash, which did not appeal in writing but it was popular…read moreso....... Well, I loved it! In fact I spread it out more on the plate just for a good look to try and duplicate it. It was more attractive at serving but I had already dived into it

We were in Parksville for a quick getaway and came here one day for lunch. It wasn't busy when we…read morecame so we got a booth. The server was friendly and took our order pretty quickly. We had the lemon pepper wings, some Baja fish tacos and Maui burger. The fish taco was really good, the fish was flaky and had just enough sauce that it didn't feel dry. The burger was good too but we like the taco more. The wings were crispy and not too tangy ( lemony ). There's lots of parking as it's at one end of a strip mall/Canadian Tire/Oceanside Arena.

We had a great meal from start to finish Chris really took care of us & you can see he really works…read morehard to be of service The fish tacos were great and the hot wings were spot on as well I loved that they had Dark Matter on tap Will definitely be back again when in town next time Thx Chris We really enjoyed our dinner !!

The lovely K picked the place for our lunch today. Not often she misses the mark, but she almost…read morehad a swing and a miss here. It's bare bones in the decor department, with the wooden floors showing a fair amount of wear and tear. The kitchen service was quite slow, with our three meals taking quite some time considering the place was almost empty. The fryer is someone friend, but the items we ordered were over cooked. The menu has plenty of chicken items on it, but we were informed upon sitting that they had no chicken, other than wings. K ordered the wings, and when they landed she asked for some dip, which never materialized, though our server did come by and mention it after we had finished eating. She mentioned she asked the kitchen for it, but then Buddy in the kitchen sneezed and had to wash his hands, at least he did that. In the time he washed his hands the dip was a forgotten memory. My veggie sandwich was ok, but the cream cheese was very evident overpowering the rest. The sliders were ok according to our guest, but identifying the fried additions took a while to identify. The washrooms were very clean, which was a positive. I can't imagine being there when it's busy, you'd wait an eternity for your food I fear. Not a redo for us, sorry.

Conveniently located off the Hwy between Nanaimo and Ladysmith, Cassidy Country Kitchen was the…read moreideal place to stop for a quick breakfast. I was served quickly and was very satisfied with my breakfast sandwich and potatoes. Friendly service too. I will definitely drop in again when passing by.