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!

Walked in on Wednesday and they snuck in a family of 3 of us on a cancelation. What luck. The food…read morewas so delicious! A highlight of our trip. The wine flight was tasty too - a great local wine was included. 5 courses with different dishes for the three of us to share (or not!). Service was friendly and the care and skill in sourcing and preparing the food was amazing. Stop looking and just eat here-seriously!

Off the highway and up a hill, a restaurant with a great view and service…read more Only 3 beers on tap all of which were strange (grapefruit radler) but it was brunch so I ordered a shaft and then their signature coffee. My wife's burger and fries were awesome and my schnitzel was pretty good. Voted top 100 romantic restaurants in Canada.

We ate here for our 30th anniversary a couple weeks ago. the…read moresetting is 5 stars, amazing views of the valley & waters in the distance. the service however was painfully slow. we were there fairly early, definitely before any kind of dinner rush, and they were not busy at all, so no excuse for the slow service. the couple at the table next to us (who had reservations & looked to be rather well healed) were complaining that it took over an hour for their appetizers to arrive after ordering. ours wasn't quite that slow, but for the high prices I would expect faster & more attentive wait staff. the food was good, I had the seafood spaghetti. can't remember what my wife had so it must not have been remarkable. I do remember that her glass of white wine cost $30 & her dinner was less. A very nice place to visit for the views, but the slow service is what I remember most unfortunately.

Best restraint in Port Alberni. Love the schnitzel with jagger gravy, spaetzel and potatoes.read more

Where shall I begin? The name of the restaurant was intriguing. The interior was warm and cozy. The…read morestaff was pleasant. The ratings for this restaurant were high. We ordered chicken with Jägermeister gravy. The choice of potato was pan-fried or baked. I really wanted mashed, oh well. No bread or cabbage dish was included in the meal. I saw it on the menu, but maybe takeaway does not include the same as dine-in. The chicken cutlets were two huge breasts that were lightly breaded. The veggies were huge. The pan-fried potatoes reminded me of a baked potato cut into wedges. The sauce was a brown liquid with some overdone mushrooms. It consisted of water with some color from the mushrooms. Although the portions were huge, taste is very important when eating the meal. There was no seasoning at all. It was like hospital or nursing home food. If you don't season the food, maybe you could include some salt and pepper.

We had dinner at Woodstone Restaurant on a day trip to Galiano Island during the summer. They have…read morea nice patio with a view of the fields/meadows. You may spot a few horses during your dinner! The seafood chowder was highly recommended so I had that as my entree. The seafood was fresh and cooked perfectly. There were jumbo prawns, fish, mussels and clams. I enjoyed the taste of the broth as well. For dessert, they had a special Japanese style cheesecake which was light and fluffy and accompanied with ice cream, a sprinkle of nuts, and edible flowers. Great friendly service as well!

This restaurant has a beautiful patio nestled overlooking meadows and fields where horses roam in…read morethe distance. Very tranquil setting.. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming, and Anita in particular was awesome. We asked for recommendations and Anita recommended the Seafood Chowder to start which was to die for!!! Best one my Gf and I have ever had anywhere.. For the main dishes we had the Rack of Lamb, and the Beef Bourguignon and both very delicious and very tender. The owner Roxanne and Stephan came by and mingled with everyone and I have to say are incredible hosts and have done an amazing job with the place and the staff. Did I mention they have a 3-Michelin Star Chef?!! We will definitely be back and highly recommend this place to any and everyone to stay, relax, enjoy great dining and unwind. Michael and Teresa:)

Balkan Platter meats were cooked perfectly, so tender and flavorful. Seasoned rice complemented the…read moremeal very nicely. It was meant for two but could honestly feed a patty of 4 very easily, took the rest of our meal back for lunch tomorrow!! Waitress was very sweet and efficient. Definitely would recommend grabbing a bite here!

First time trying out Balkan House, a Serbian restaurant, on a weekday evening. They've been around…read moresince 1996. The inside is old school; hunting lodge vibes with large booths. Llunch menu (11:00am-2:00pm, Tuesday to Friday) along with a Sunday buffet ($40.00 adults). - Greek salad ($13.50 large) - standard fare - Balkan platter for two ($53.00) - platter easily fed four people. All 6 meats (pljeskavica, kobasice, bacon, pork raznjici, dimljena vjesalica and cevapcici) were delicious. Excellent grilled, yet tender. Rice and mashed potatoes complimented the meats - Veal schnitzel with mushroom sauce ($25.95) - schnitzel was a good sized portion but not crispy

I've stopped for breakfast at Haida-Way about five times in recent months. The food is good decent…read morefamily diner fare. The service is prompt and courteous. I will continue to visit.

Great food, great service, what more could you want. The curry chicken and the almond chicken are…read moreto die for.

If you've never had Serbian food before, you have to check Tenen out. It's like a mix between…read moreMediterranean food like Greek food with German food. There are a good variety of pork dishes but I ordered a steak. It was bacon wrapped and within the steak was oozing cheese. The steak was seasoned perfectly. It was accompanied by a tomato based sauce that complimented the slightly salty steak very well. It also came with a basket of fried potatoes and a side of cucumbers and tomatoes dipped slightly in vinegar and salt. The service was attentive and on point giving recommendations based on my taste pallette. The dining area was small, maybe enough for a total of 30 people dining max at one time. The ambiance was very quiet, enough to talk and converse without having to raise your voice. Lots of wall art depicting either famous people or places from Serbia. I noticed several Nikola Tesla pictures. A destination to totally visit and wisk you away to the food joys of Serbia. Side note: in the men's bathroom, the walls are plastered with praise to Novak Djokavic (one of tennis legends) and Nikola Jokic (a current legend in basketball).

Great service AND The Food was outstanding!!!! Gets Busy on The weekend AND parking od s…read moreChallenger. Make reservations.

We had a lovely evening at Avenue Bistro. It was a warm evening so we asked to sit out on the…read morepatio. We were the only customers on the patio so it was nice to relax and just enjoy the evening. We had a bottle of wine and shared a tomato mozarrela salad to start. It was very good. For entrees I had a special of the day - schnitzel with onion sauce and my husband had a pork dish in a mushroom sauce with noodles. My schnitzel was very good but my husband thought the pork in his dish was very dry. The service was good and it was a very enjoyable evening.

I was amazed and impressed with the service, food, ambiance, and my overall experience here at the…read moreAvenue Bistro!! I couldn't believe how delicious every single item here was! The clams and the soy garlic sauce was the BEST thing I've ever had! It was so good that I asked the waitress for the recipe lol. I still think about the clams and the broth. I would seriously fly to Comox just to come to this restaurant then come back home. Visit the Avenue Bistro. You won't be disappointed!

Decided to try this place after a "locals" tip from folks at Finnish Sauna (also 5 star experience)…read moreat Cheekye ranch. Our group included "foodies" who live in the WestEnd of Vancouver. They all raved about the food. Firstly taste, quality and price. We tried the ravioli, salads, hand rolled spatzle and schnitzel. This is a hidden gem. They also make Biltong, a South African style jerky from beef.

Food presented well, tastes were ok. Lil chef burger was a bit dry, ratatoli was kinda small…read moreportion compare to others, but perfect poached eggs! Chirizo hash skillet contained lots of hash and four slices of bread, which was a lot of carbs. But only one egg and some minded chorizo, not enough protein for me. Servie was very slow, it would be nice if they have more than two Server on a busy Sunday.

Didn't expect much from the food here as the servers seem hot and annoyed... BUT…read moreOrdered tomato soup which was absolutely fantastic tasty spicy beautiful served with great baquette. Ordered salad Nicole's - another rave! Lovingly chopped potatoes,cucumber,boiled egg,tuna, with a lovely lemon dressing. Best food ate all weekend in Nanaimo.

arriving at mon petit choux around 2:30 pm, i noticed a handwritten note on the front door: the…read morekitchen was closed for the day, but drinks and pastries were still available. exactly what i wanted anyway. stepping inside, the comforting scent of freshly baked bread wrapped around me like a warm hug. the interior immediately draws you in, robin's egg blue banquettes curve around small marble tables, paired with dark wood chairs and deep red flooring. charcoal walls trimmed with subtle gold details give the space a slightly vintage, old world charm feel, softened by leafy plants and framed artwork. it's cozy without being fussy, elegant without ever feeling stiff. the barista greeted me with a genuinely warm smile, answering my questions with patience and ease. there was no rush, no performative cheer, just the kind of friendly, attentive presence that makes you feel comfortable settling in. it's a small thing, but it set the tone for the entire visit. by mid afternoon, the pastry case was understandably a little sparse, with the almond croissants already gone. i grabbed the last chocolate croissant and ordered a matcha latte with oat milk. after paying, the barista offered to warm the croissant and bring it over to my table, a thoughtful, relaxed touch that matched the gentle pace of the room. when my order arrived, the matcha latte carried a subtle, unexpected peachy note, light and refreshing, though not quite to my taste. the chocolate croissant, lightly warmed, had a slight crunch exterior that gave way to soft layers, and a rich dark chocolate filling. it wasn't ultra flaky, nor chewy, but it was baked in house with care. as i prepared to leave, i was offered a baguette or focaccia to take home, another generous gesture that left a lasting impression. even though the latte wasn't a personal favourite, mon petit choux is a genuinely welcoming, quietly charming spot i'm already looking forward to returning to, especially for brunch. it's the kind of café where you linger a little longer than planned, where the space itself encourages you to slow down, and where the city outside feels momentarily hushed.