This is an upscale modern Canadian restaurant in Cedar, BC, technically the greater Nanaimo area…read more We made reservations for 6pm dinner on a Saturday, and we were promptly seated. There are lots of parking available both the main lot or the side lot that takes you to the back of the restaurant. We got beef carpaccio, calamari dijonnaise, and lingcod to share, as well as a glass of red and white wine from Vancouver Island. We were served some small fish bites as amuse bouche which is a nice touch and pretty common in nice restaurants like this The beef carpaccio was super fresh and contrasts well with the texture of crispy sunchokes. Very aesthetic and well executed Calamari dijonnaise has a sharper flavor from the sauce, and the calamari is lightly battered but still crispy. A heartier dish for an upscale restaurant, but it works well as we were quite hungry after lots of walking that day Lingcod is more Asian fusion take of an entree, so I am a fan. The crispy rice is super flavorful albeit on the oilier side, and the cod itself is very fresh. Every bite has a bit of sophistication from all the ingredients around alongside fresh vegetables like pickled beet. The wine pairs well with the dishes. Service is excellent as I was very thirsty and the server kept up well with water refills. They clean up plates in between courses and checked up on us a few times and had a nice yet brief conversation to keep the energy flowing. Don't forget to take a walk outside before or after dinner! It's a small nice garden, quite romantic. Overall, I would recommend this place tucked in a bit away from Nanaimo, and it is worth the journey whether you rideshare or drive or transit.

The dining room is charming, cozy and has great ambiance! The servers are pleasant, attentive,…read morepatient, not rushed, thorough, and their timing is perfect. The dishes we have had there are unforgettable...and we keep coming back for more! The Chef is stellar, creative and on Wednesday nights you get to discover the pre fixe menu that he designs...and we are excited to sample these delectables next Wednesday evening! This will be our fourth time at the Mahle House! It is WORTH the drive out to Cedar!

I can't say enough about this place and our hosts. What a spectacular setting! The accommodations…read moreare like new, clean, spacious, bright, quiet, private...you get the idea. Maple Grove is far enough from town for a secluded feeling, but close enough for a quick run in for a nice dinner. Our breakfast was made to order and was fantastic. With our own living room to relax in, and our own dining table at which to eat that delicious breakfast, we felt right at home. There are two big bedrooms with an amazing modern bathroom (with a claw foot tub), so we plan to bring along another couple on our next visit.

Fantastic Daycare! I did a lot of research before choosing this place…read more I really love this daycare. The teachers are kindly and experienced. The place is large and extremely clean. My son learns a lot of things and likes to stay at there.

I would like to introduce this childcare. I love it! ! It is a nice childcare, with a large and…read moreenough space for children to play, very clean environment and settings. My daughter she's like to stay there. Teachers are friendly and experienced, they are playing the piano every day to sing songs! Very interesting!

All right, before I begin my review of the food, I have the say: they have the BEST cheesecake I…read morehave ever had in my life. It was their turtle cheesecake (they change their cheesecake continuously and only have one at a time, so I've only seen this one once). I honestly could not believe it. I was even considering taking one to go. However, like I said, they change their cheesecakes all of the time, so #1 cheesecake status is not guaranteed. They've also had a Nanaimo cheesecake that was unreal. Their unbaked cheesecakes are usually not as good, though. However, except for the last time I was at the Point (I've been here ~ 6 times) their food has always been just okay. Not that flavourful. And also quite expensive. They get you because there are only a couple of restaurants at UBC so there is sort of no choice. BUT, they recently changed their menu and I really really liked the burger I got (The Suarez) so it's possible they did an overhaul and all of their food has gotten better... but it may be unlikely.After I move off campus it's likely I'll never come back... except for the cheesecake. I will say that the service is usually quite good as well. Basically almost everything here is better than the food.

As I've said in previous reviews, it's nice to have this sit-down restaurant in this part of…read morecampus where there's not a lot of options for a full service meal. The staff is professional and the service is reasonably quick. The restaurant itself can get a little loud (music levels are fine these days, it's just that any room will get loud when you fill it with uni students), but it's a clean and bright environment. The main menu has lots of options to accommodate vegetarian and vegan diets, the brunch menu has a very limited vegan selection which is underwhelming when you consider that UBC seems to like to push their plant-based food at other dining locations. Most of the food that I've tried is really good, a few items have been underwhelming. Usually I love their crispy tofu, but I recently tried the Gochujang Tofu Wraps and found the tofu to be a little dry, plus it should have been diced smaller to work more efficiently in the wraps. I had the same problem with the perogies (not currently on the menu), where they were fried to the point of being too crisp. Otherwise what I've said previously about the food still stands - the salads/bowls with fresh vegetables are really good, and I really enjoyed the experience of the lettuce wraps despite the tofu not being quite to my preference. It's on the pricey side but portions are huge. Highly recommend trying the brownie for dessert.

A random hit to visit while waiting to go to airport this small restaurant was very bright with…read morelots of windows looking out over the yacht. Great prices for a nice variety of option as it appeared to cater a bit to retirees with boats. Well worth looking into when you're in Sidney area near the Victoria International Airport. I enjoyed a great salad meal; Sea Glass Nicoise Salad Very fresh ingredients with nice variety of fixings. The owner/manager was our server and she was nicely attentive as would be expected.

the location of this restaurant is beautiful- upon walking in we were greeted by attentive staff…read morewho got our party of 8 seated immediately. the waitress was also very patient with us when we were ordering so that was a plus. as for the food, we got the oysters which were on the smaller side, but still fresh. i got the curry dish which was comforting and had great flavor, but the only reason i gave this restaurant a 3 out of 5 stars is because the mussel appetizer and the the mussels in my curry tasted pretty much the same. my cousin ordered the poke bowl but couldn't finish it because she didn't like the flavor. still great food and definitely a place to come check out and dine!

What a hidden gem!! Stopped in for a quick glass of wine but ended up trying a couple small bites…read more Service was absolutely fantastic. What made this place stand out to me the most was the bartender whipped up the most absolute AMAZING espresso martini I've ever had. Just happened to have a conversation about how much I love a good espresso martini. I've had many but this place wins 1st place! There was also live music later in the evening and the environment was very casual and up beat. I will definitely be returning for another espresso martini in the near future! Tons of wine options to choose from.

I heard about this place on a podcast (ITM) and wanted to go to a celebratory dinner somewhere new…read more The drive to Blaine was super easy, the location is convenient, and there is ample parking. There is definitely at least one back room, but the main dining room is a bright, airy space that has access to a patio where may even be some live music playing. The tables are gorgeous - all live edge, which might create a bit of an issue if you have short arms and are used to stealing bites across the table, but they are absolutely beautiful and a nice nod to the area. The wine list is extensive and a bit overwhelming, but the service is happy, friendly, and very knowledgeable. In fact, I love when servers don't know, admit it, and find the answer for you - it's humble and shows they really care at getting you what you want. We got the orange wine, which is a new favorite of mine. It's like a rose for reds. Rose:White::Orange:Red. More savory, still light, and best chilled. We had the beet hummus app, which is definitely best eaten with your hands. It's light and delicious. We had the miso black cod, a personal favorite, and the lasagna for dinner and while both were good, the accoutrements with the cod were the true standout. Amazing and I could probably eat two of them. As the restaurant operates on a seasonal menu, we had a strawberry rhubarb cobbler for dessert. I know there is Sunday Brunch, and I can't wait to try it. It's not the cheapest, but it's one of the nicer restaurants in Whatcom, and is definitely worth your pennies. Everything about it makes for a truly nice experience, and we'll definitely be back.

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 walked by this little gem and saw a line so of course we had to check it out. The folks in…read morefront of us said they were regulars and the line moves fast so we waited. We got 1 of the front tables in the front window area and it was just soo quaint! Loved it. We ordered Sourdough Tartine-2 poached eggs, Fol Epi sourdough, cashew cheese, broccoli, romesco, served with greens and added homemade sausage. It was really flavorful and delicious!! Great combo!! The sausage was also very juicy and tasted yummy. We also got the honey rooibos vanilla latte and sweet and salty latte. And both drinks were great!! I also had a carrot muffin to go and it was moist and very tasty! Soo charming when you are in the area!

Wow! That was delicious! Came here for breakfast with the family and was delighted and how good the…read morefood was. It was beautiful and yummy. We enjoyed the Veggie Benny, the Granola and Yogurt and the Gluten Free Pancakes. Everything was delicious. The poached eggs were great. Latte and Golden something were so yummy. Also gluten free cookies and gluten free ice cream sandwich if you can swing by for dessert before they close. Amazing! Great service too!!!

Happy to be back at Mike's Cafe! The best and (only?) vegan…read moreplant based restaurant on the island . Great options make it difficult to decide on one thing. But as I was deciding, I was sadly met with them being sold out. Keep that in mind if there's something you're eyeballing like the 'crab'. We quickly pivoted and found delicious alternatives for our dinner. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating we opted to sit outside since it was nice weather. Comfortable fun ambiance. Service was friendly, but slow.

Definitely all other ratings are justified. Probably the only vegan place in Friday Harbor and they…read moreare really good. I and my partner tried a spinach and blue cheese pizza. They were kind enough to make it over a glutten free dough - use cauliflower based crust. That was definitely the best tasting cauliflower crust I ever tried. Super impressed by pizza's text and texture. Loved my experience.

We had dinner at New Leaf Cafe, we made the reservation a couple days earlier. The views are…read moreamazing, we got to enjoy the view while waiting for our table. We got Wild Mushroom strudel to start, then got Pasta alle Vongole, and Lamb risotto. The Wild Mushroom strudel was good, loved the mushroom filling. The Pasta alle Vongole and Lamb risotto were both good. We finished with Chocolate Hazelnut cheesecake, we loved it. It was a great end to our meal.

I'm extremely bummed to leave such a low score. My wife and I had high hopes this would be the…read morehighlight of our time on the island (food wise). The high points: The views! The location is wonderful. Water views, downtown, so it's easy to get around. Parking was easy and even though we were early for our reservation they sat us right away. The mids- when I made the reservation online I made a note about it being a very special birthday for my wife. I did not expect anything for free, but I anticipated they might at the minimum say something. Not one person ever mentioned it. The lows. The service, well intended, but under trained. I won't list everything but the prime example is once the food was dropped the server did not show up again until we were almost done. The food was sub par. We had Miso glazed cod and French onion soup. We weren't happy with either. By the looks of reviews, our experience was not normal. We hope it is just due to going before the tourist season starts. No matter the reason, it was a big let down.