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!

Beautiful Place in Victoria. Stunning view of the Pacific ocean inlet. The staff went beyond our…read moreexpectation. Very polite and quick and the food was phenomenal and huge portions. The desert was off the charts. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in Vancouver Island.

My wife and I enjoyed an exceptional dining experience this evening at Alpina Restaurant at the…read moreEyrie Resort. From the moment we arrived until the end of the evening, everything was outstanding. We began with the warm sourdough loaf and the cream of cauliflower soup--both absolutely delicious. For our main course, we each had the 7 oz. beef tenderloin served with fresh seasonal vegetables, and it was cooked to perfection. To finish, we shared the classic tiramisu with an Americano, which was the perfect ending to a truly memorable meal. The quality of the food, the presentation, and the attention to detail were all first-class. Equally impressive was the service. Julie was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, ensuring every aspect of our evening was enjoyable without ever being intrusive. A heartfelt thank you to the entire Alpina team for creating such a wonderful dining experience, and special thanks to the manager, Graham, whose leadership is clearly reflected in the excellence of both the cuisine and the service.

I have eaten at this restaurant since its inception in the 60's and have always had excellent…read moremeals. It was a go to for special occasions. Went last night with a friend but the reservation should not have been accepted. From the moment we arrived we were told to hurry up and eat as the next people would be there within the hour. Good start I ordered the cordon bleu with spaetzle and sauerkraut. The side dishes were very small and barely room temperature and definitely lacked seasoning. The schnitzle although good was half the size it used to be and the price had gone up almost double from a couple of years ago. I understand the price increase but not the decrease in the portions,, one or the other and maybe heat the food. I was extremely disappointed and will not repeat the experience. It is a shame, was always my favorite place to go for the last 55 + years.

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

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!

I'd seen this place mentioned on Reddit so decided to check it out for a light lunch. It's dark…read moreinside, but then again that's pretty traditional remembering back to my time in the Balkans. Big tables, Serbian pop music playing, and attentive service. I ordered the cevapi with bread and a bowl of veal soup. Both were hearty and well seasoned. Thankfully the cevapi came with a nice heap of onions. If I had a complaint, it would be that the bread has a tougher crust than the Bosnian somun. Also I would have appreciated some kajmak (thick cream) along with the ajvar. But I think it's a place I will visit again to try other things on the menu

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).

Their dishes are beautifully presented and come in huge portions--definitely worth it! I couldn't…read moreeven finish my meal and had to take the rest home. I was honestly really bloated after eating here. The decor is creative and interesting, giving you plenty to look at while enjoying your meal.

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.

burger was not well cooked that was in another rev and it…read morewas true for us too service was good, good atmosphere friendly staff

Had a late lunch here while visiting the area. Great spot on Squamish. They have nice outdoor…read moreseating and easy parking. The staff was fun and friendly. The food was impressive. We were a little skeptical about the price, but the burgers were large and tasty and the sides they come with are really high quality. Definitely a good place to stop after a bike ride or any time.

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.