The business is under new ownership. We have been going there for many years . It's definitely not the same without Raymond and Bonnie and their daughter and son . We gave it a try , it wasn't what it used to be . Probably won't be going back . The new owners have big shoes to fill . I wish them luck and hope that they can step up their game . read more

Waited 20 minutes and left as they seated people who came in after us. Daughter was really disappointed. She was really looking forward to the Wonton soup. read more

A great family run local restaurant in Chemainus. While visiting my brother, my family came here for dinner one night. It was really busy, so there was a big of a wait for a table, but it was definitely worth the wait. They have an extensive menu with lots of different types of options, as well as daily specials. I had the halibut burger. I loved the dill mayo, and the halibut was perfectly breaded and fried. I had it with a side of onion rings. For dessert I had the peach pie. It was to die for. The crust gave me memories of my grandma. The service was very friendly. You could tell this place was a staple of the community with people coming in for take out orders or paying their bills and the staff knew all about them and their families. I look forward to eating here again when I visit. read more

At the heart of it, Bonnie Martin is the restaurant that serves the locals and everyone in there knows everyone. This is the type of restaurants I strive to find when travelling. Staying true to their conviction of making great food for the locals and using locally sourced items. There are no holes on the wall but if it did, I would be the more merrier. Total gem and don't miss if when passing through Chemainus. Mom, Bonnie, runs the kitchen and also makes the daily fresh pies and jams that are sold at the front. Immediately I felt welcomed upon entry and loved the mixed of different types of food from hearty breakfast to burgers with curry over rice or fries (saw a local eat it and it was huge and so awesome looking!) to a list of local favourites like the Wor Wonton Soup. Yes, your read that correctly! Asian food mixed with breakfast, burgers, curry and perogies. Trust me, it works and everyone in your group will be so happy and nothing over $20. My friend and I ordered the small Wor Wonton Soup ($14 and already so huge) and ham and broccoli quiche ($12). To my total surprise, the hand made pork Wonton Is very good and the bowl was loaded with veggies, prawns and bbq pork. The pastry on the quiche was amazingly light and flakey. We wanted to order a slice of pie to try but we so full. After lunch we walked around town to see the famous murals and stopped at the local market that netted me my hand knitted Cowichan toque. read more

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Great food. Owner provides awesome service. Won ton soup is great tasting and great deal. Avoid the older lady server with lighter coloured hair as can be a bit grumpy. Everyone else great! read more

Very like Homemade food that one can rely on! Service is good and so is the ambiance especially for a small town restaurant.

Good food, good service ! We always get our fish & chips here ! We drive the extra minutes to get take out here because their prices are fair and portions are too! read more

On a trip to Chemainus, my elderly parents were hungry and tired and stopped for lunch. My mother had just had surgery for a broken hip two weeks prior. Just after they were served, they were asked to move for a larger party. This is absolutely abhorrent treatment but also an atrocious and callous management decision. So surprising that the courtesy and respect from BC Ferries staff outperformed, by great lengths, the consideration of this little tourist town. Terrible service. read more

We just finished the most amazing wonton soup and green salad here. Quite honestly this green salad put even 5 star restaurants to shame - most are some lettuce, one slice of tomato and some dressing. Bonnie Martins salad was fresh, fresh, fresh vegetables....romaine, cherry tomatoes, Cauliflower, carrots, snap peas, English cucumbers, broccoli and we ordered ours with shrimp!! The best lunch I've had in restaurant in a very long time, and I travel a bunch read more

Delicious little place! Fish and chips has light batter, not too heavy. Favorites from around the table: mushroom bacon quiche (would order again), cod fish and chips, strawberry rhubarb pie and apple crumble pie. House dressing on the salad was delicious- fresh lettuce, no gross pieces. Will be back again next time we're in town read more

One of the locals recommended this place to us and I'd like to thank her. It's a no frills, casual diner that serves homemade goodness. Breakfasts, sandwiches and burgers, etc. Our table had the veggie burger, regular burger and a club sandwich and everyone really enjoyed their meals. My hamburger was delicious. Above average and so were their fries. Our waiter (the owner) was great. Super friendly. If I lived nearby, I would definitely be a regular. Saw some nice looking pies and they also sell jams and marmalade. You should go! read more

Great little spot for lunch or dinner. The War Wonton Soup is HUGE! And that is the small! Tasty food and friendly service. Not the fanciest place in town but clean and comfortable (and COVID friendly) read more

The only place open on a Sunday evening.I ordered the eggs Benedict and it was just blah and no flavour at all. I was disappointed as this place calls itself a diner. My boys ordered chicken strips with a side of hair in the coleslaw . Instead of replacing the meal, only the coleslaw was replaced. The fries were lukewarm and the chicken strips were rubbery and tough to eat. I cancelled my order to go and asked for a discount for having hair in my food. The owner said 5%!!! That's not even the tax on my order. I will starve rather than visit this place again. read more

Met my mother from Campbell Ricer in Chemainus to watch a performance at the theatre. Our usual lunch place was closed for dinner so upon locals recommendation tried Bonnie Martin. Terrific service from a lovely open and considerate server!!! A typical diner with a twist.... All homemade food. Delicious and generous portions. We split fish and chips. Homemade in house chips and locally caught cod. Terrific. Huge!!! We didn't finish. Shared a Caesar salad which was also tasty. I would go back again next time in town and feel confident in trying anything there. Home comfort food. read more

Another visit for dinner to Chemainus's finest. Shared wor wonton soup, calamari and 2 piece halibut fish n chips. Wonton was phenomenal just like last visit! Calamari was overcooked so not recommended. Fish n chips were fantastic. Two big fresh and perfectly battered pieces of halibut and a generous serving of fresh cut fries. And some tasty coleslaw. A steal for $18. Calamari only $6, large wor wonton that easily serves 3 to 4 people with lots o' wontons, prawns, BBQ pork, chicken and veggies $13.95! Took the decadent chocolate cheesecake to go for shared dessert later. Cheesecake was pricey at $6.99 for an average size slice. Was good, but not outstanding. read more

Food is so good, we eat breakfast here when we go out great portions too! And its a family style restaurant the staff are super sweet and helped alot with kids :) read more

Was driving around Chemanius looking for a restaurant to have lunch at while it was raining this afternoon. Parked and decided to give Bonnie Martins a try and see how the food was. Sat down took forever to be waited on , ordered our food, came out quick enough, food was pretty good and would come back again for the food if it wasn't for the poor customer service. The waitress barely said two words the entire time we we there. Was not friendly at all. Didn't ask how are meals were ever. Got up to pay, she said are you done and we paid and left. If you want friendly, or even decent service do not come here. Props to the chef, F- to the stuck up server. read more

I am really surprised at the earlier comment about slow service. The proprietors go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Must have been a particularly busy day. It's unfortunate the reviewer didn't take the time to share his opinion directly with the owner. If I know Ray Liu, he would have immediately apologized, ripped the bill in half and said "Sorry! Thank you for letting me know. Please try us again." read more

Chemainiacs in the know go to Bonnie Martin's for the specials, the fish & chips, the wor won ton soup, the pies, and for hot, fresh, homemade, reliably good breakfasts and lunches. If you're in town and looking for some fine comfort food, this place satisfies every time. read more

Raymond and Bonnie run a great little mom and pop restaurant that the locals appreciate and rely on. Any outsider who is lucky enough to get a seat at lunch time is truely blessed. read more