Sorry it took so long to get this review done and posted!!…read more I took my mother and my adult son here for a nice dinner while we were going to through a tough time of mourning the loss of my father. Nothing helps heal the soul like a good meal right..!? All I can say is this place is truly a gem. I am a foodie and enjoy great food around the world. I love it when I see someone bring big city, high quality Michelin level to small towns. Well done folks! Keep up the good work and I look forward to see you next time I'm in town. Thanks as well for the lovely coasters. They look great on my home made redwood river table ;)

It's out of business I believe and it was pricey... service was good, food was tasty, they…read moreencourage wine with every course.

Another fantastic pizza. Yummy. We got 4 slices of different flavours and everyone was fantastic…read more Keep up the good work.

What an amazing and delicious place to get pizza. The crust is amazing and the flavours are so…read moregood. The owner is very involved in the satisfaction of their customers too. We highly recommend this place! Way to go!

Mattones at Salmon Point is an absolute must-visit for seafood lovers. It's one of the most…read morebeautiful restaurant locations on the North Island and a favourite for both locals and visitors. The local oysters, both fresh shucked and baked, are incredible. The seafood chowder is honestly the best I've ever had, and the freshly baked focaccia with their signature garlic sauce is perfection. There really isn't anything I could not recommend on the menu. Be sure to save room for the sticky toffee pudding!!! You'll love the food, the view, and the whole experience. Big Cheers to chef Ryan and his team for creating this place!!!

The food is very good. The view is beautiful. The price is a bit higher for what you get, the…read moreserving size is a bit small. You need to order at the table with your phone or at the counter then the food is brought out to you. So you pretip, which is strange when you don't t know how the food is and they only bring out foods to you no asking how it is and if you want another drink, which you would have to go up and pay again for or scan and pay. I feel they are losing lot of money from drinking a dessert orders. The chairs aren't that comfortable either. The food is good. Some easy fixes this place would be outstanding.

A small restaurant with a nice patio on the Campbell River strip. Patio was right on the street…read morewith standing spots and some tables. Chairs were uncomfortable. I got the queso dip and it was good but too greasy and not enough sausage in it. God selection of beers on tap and kind servers. Lots of parking across the street.

Great fresh food and great selection for every diet. The…read moredrink selection was also awesome. We had been struggling to find a (in our opinion) IPA in Campbell river. They 3 options that were tasty. The decor is modern, clean and simple. Our service was friendly and helpful.

Very cute place with great views and seafood…read more We had the chowder, seafood mac and cheese, land and sea platter, and sablefish. The chowder was delicious and I also thoroughly enjoyed the other seafood. The prime rib was okay although I think I would pass on land next time and just get seafood here! Service is very friendly although takes a little time - the vibe is a small town family run restaurant. The interior is very cute and romantic with great waterfront views. The only qualm I had about the interior is that there were a distracting number of fruit flies (I think I had 3-4 that died in a single beer). Hopefully they can install a fly trap or something as it did detract from the lovely interior. Overall I would happily return if I'm in the area for more seafood.

Update: I went back and forth about whether to post this, but ultimately felt it was worth sharing…read more Unfortunately, the food that evening did not live up to the beautiful setting or the experience we had hoped for. What was most off-putting, however, wasn't even the food. It was watching the chef openly berate our waitress over issues with the food--food that he was ultimately responsible for preparing. Watching a staff member be spoken to that way, especially in front of guests, was incredibly uncomfortable and overshadowed the entire evening. A disappointing meal is one thing, but the way people are treated matters just as much. We left with more than just a bad taste in our mouths, and unfortunately, what should have been a lovely evening became memorable for all the wrong reasons

I went here with my family as I haven't had Italian food in quite some time. The food was great but…read morethe service needed some work. Upon arrival it took quite a while to be seated. Living on Vancouver Island I think it's unreasonable to expect 5 star service from rural community's where the hiring pool is limited. The servers were not rude and instead quite nice, it just took a little longer to get things done. This place doesn't deserve 1 or 2 star reviews because of it. The food came out shockingly fast, same with the drinks. They provide a free bread basket as well which was a nice touch. Fettuccine Salmone: This was my first time trying a dish like this, It was very delicious but also very rich. I was very impressed at how generous the kitchen was with the salmon portion, I'm so used to restaurants being overly skimpy on seafood. Getting the platter for $47 is definitely the best value, serves two people with leftovers compared to a single serving for $30. The sauce was a little on the runny side but I didn't mind. Limoncello Spritzer: Nice summery drink, Could've used a bit more limoncello I thought for $13 but as someone who doesn't drink often I'm still gaging what's an appropriate price for different beverages. Atmosphere was nice and they had a good playlist of music.

We've had lunch at Cuckoo's once before so we knew pretty much what we were getting ourselves into…read more It's decorated in quite a traditional manner, and currently set up for Christmas. The floors look to be original hardwood, and there are lots of beams and logs to see. I personally love the old style look, but it might not be to everyone taste. The service is quite good, our server especially, although it did seem like one individual was more interested in polishing glasses and not running food or bussing tables. He was a little passive aggressive with another staff member when he did run a couple of plates, came back and said "see that wasn't that hard." Not a good look. The food was quite good, although we felt, this time like the last, it was a little on the expensive side. It is quite a tourist mecca just outside of Parksville so that's likely part of the reason. It's also quite busy so clearly people are willing to pony up. We had the soup of the days Chantrelle mushroom soup. Evidently those mushroom are very plentiful in the area this time of year. It was quite good, creamy for sure, but we would have liked some more noticeable bits of mushroom. We also shared a Caprese salad which needed more balsamic and a little salt. The capers were a nice add. We finished with Margherita pizza which was nicely cooked and finished with fresh basil. Can't believe I am saying this, but there was too much cheese on it and maybe a little shy on the tomato sauce. Peroni beer on tap is a total winner for me. Have been twice, might go again, but likely not.

Having adventured in a few new places in Campbell River we wanted something that we were familiar…read morewith, so we walked to Moxie's from our hotel 800 meters away. Yelp maps said it was more than 2 kilometres away, so not sure what happened there. Moxies did not disappoint, and our server Shaye was absolutely excellent. Outgoing, friendly and very good at what she did. Even took the time to make sure K's veggies were cooked on the more well done side that she prefers. Kudos to the kitchen also, for making it happen, small details matter. Her steak was cooked perfectly, and the mashed potatoes very nice. My Beet salad was very well made although I prefer my beets to be a little more al dente. The blackened chicken was good, if perhaps a little over. I believe they use a seasoned breast, which is not my favourite. Our beverages were nicely made, that said wine is difficult to mess up, but a good martini is not easy. The decor is typical Moxies, they are all pretty much the same. That said familiarity is often comforting, and we certainly felt that way. We will be back for sure.

Mid-day meal we order the Cobb salad with salmon, and the Salmon Entrée…read morewith sides of roasted vegetables. The Salmon entree was grilled and a nice size of fish. Served with baby zucchini, roasted heirloom carrots. The Cobb salad was very different than any Cobb I have had before. It was an iceberg head halved wedge style topped with whole slices of bacon, croutons, heirloom tomatoes, feta, avocados, capers, hard boiled egg halves with an interesting yolk filling, a tasty white sauce with a slab of grilled salmon on top. It was a very nice change. Dined in a spacious lounge off set from the crowded main room suggested by the host. Service was 5 star and it was excellent way to spend lunch.

Giovanni's is split into two distinct restaurants: fine Italian cuisine in the main restaurant area…read moreand a lounge side catering to pizza enthusiasts, like me. What the lounge may lack in outward beauty, that is fully made up for (and then some) with its main course. Done in what I call "Greek Style", the pizza is baked in a pan and has a cupped edge crust that the ingredients come out to meet, with the bulk of the cheese spread on top. Additionally, Giovanni's has developed a wonderful sauce, which is not too sweet. Fresh ingredients and lots of them as well. When brought to your table by Tracey or one of the other wonderful staff, it is a thing of golden beauty. I never order anything less than a large (see photo) because I always want to take some home. Truly one of the top pies on the island. Enjoy!

the food here has always been top notch! the vibes and atmosphere of the place is also amazing, the…read moreway the lights are just perfect and the playlist is awesome too! we had this waiter who was so kind and funny. AMAZING service!!! when my dad spilled a drink, he came rushing over to clean it and even poured the rest of his can into his cup without him asking. Keep up the amazing work!

Amazing! Food was delicious, service was impeccable, location was excellent. We sat on the covered…read morepatio and enjoyed a beautiful evening. The seafood pasta was out of this world. The gnocchi and bruschetta were very tasty as well. Finished off the evening with a unique tiramisu. We will definitely be repeat customers to this hidden gem.

The food was delicious and service was great. What else one could wish for! Sadly, it's quite…read moredifficult to get in unless you have a reservation. And making the reservation here is a bit complicated. You have to call, which is OK, but there's no confirmation email or anything telling you indeed have a table booked. Please make sure you double or triple check it before you show up for your dinner. Even though we booked over the phone a couple of weeks in advance, we were not on the list. Fortunately, we were lucky they were able to squeeze us in. Despite this unfortunate booking incident, I would still recommend you to visit this place. The food was indeed delicious!