Everything was amazing! Worth the stop!…read more The place was highly recommended by a family member that frequents this brewery. Of course we had to make a stop on our route up island. We all enjoyed our meals. Visited back in August so it's been a couple of weeks. Our table shared the mushroom kalamari and it went fast! It was so good, crispy and balanced, we could have easily ordered a 2nd plate - it was that good! I wasn't too hungry and ordered the West coast chowder with a side of bread. Little did I know this was one of the best meals this summer. I took a photo and ate the rest! I need that recipe! My 2 kids had the pesto pasta and both thoroughly enjoyed it, no leftovers. Husband had the brisket plate. He also enjoyed his flight of seasonal beers. Highly recommended and anyone heading up island or back to Victoria, make.the.stop! Parking was difficult, but it all worked out, there was a 20 min wait. Our regret was not buying the merch, cute shirts for sure! Instead we bought brews to go as host gifts before we left. We were visiting from Los Angeles and can't wait to be back next summer! Round 2 of my west coast chowder and husband wants to try the burnt ends apps!

Great beer, but the pleasant surprise is that their seafood chowder was perhaps the best we had…read more Great service and fair prices, plus excellent t-shirts...

If on the island this is a must. Great BBQ with a backyard party vibe. We missed the live music. I…read moreheard it was good. A vegan islander on the ferry ride back told me he goes for the music and skips the BBQ. But I was there for the biscuit which fell apart on my fork. The beans! Oh the beans! The bartending was excellent and everyone was friendly.

I always like trying new things on the island! Matthew's was our post-hike choice, and it was just…read morethe hearty meal we needed. Each couple split a brisket plate, and I got an extra side of coleslaw and cowboy beans. Food was FAST and was lovingly brought out to us - very kind! Note: if you're bringing a furry friend, you'll need to sit at the tables on the grass, the deck is not dog friendly. Now the food. We all found that the brisket leaned dry, but had good flavor. Paired with the sauce it was a nice time! The sides really shined, and all of them felt well made. If you're into beans and slaw, this is a good place for those. The pricing felt typical for island fare. Would definitely come back to try some other dishes!

Wonderful! Both Food and service were excellent!! - Will definitely be visiting them again!read more

My second time ordering and my last to expensive. I ordered a small coconut rice 4 vegetable spring…read morerolls no flavor,the rice was good. Total cost $17. 85 you need a bank loan to eat here. I was shocked no meat.never again Lily

A Hidden Gem for Healthy Fast Food Lovers…read more I've been here several times now, and it's quickly become one of my go-to spots -- especially on those rushed mornings when breakfast or lunch just doesn't happen. What makes this place stand out is how well it balances convenience with clean eating. Whether you're counting calories, tracking your protein, or just trying to make better food choices, this is one of the rare spots where "fast food" doesn't mean compromising on nutrition or quality. You can eat healthy here -- like, actually healthy -- without it being boring or bland. Everything is made fresh right in front of you, and you can really see the care that goes into prepping each meal. The menu has plenty of variety, with something for just about every dietary need or craving -- from protein-packed meals to lighter options. The staff is consistently warm and professional. They greet you with a smile, remember your face (and sometimes even your usual order), and make you feel genuinely welcome. That kind of service is rare these days. The space itself is small but cozy -- not crowded or chaotic. It's got a chill vibe that makes it easy to sit down, take a breath, and enjoy your food in peace.

We had a great lunch in here! I think the variety of choices is really nice and you're bound to…read morefind something for everyone. The ingredients were very fresh and the warm chicken paired nicely with the cold salad. Only one star down because they are a bit overpriced for the portion size

What a great meal, with exceptional service! They were kind enough to seat us a little late in the…read moreservice as two of our guests were from out of town and could only get there for a 7 PM reservation. The place is a round log frame building that is quite spectacular inside of you are a log fan. This time of year in Parksville is pretty quiet, most places make hay in the summer and shutter for the slow season All of our food was delicious, prepared with care. Now to be fair there was hardly anyone in the place other than us five, so the kitchen wasn't slammed with people. That all said we enjoyed a wonderful, if somewhat pricey dinner, that would bring us back again!

Went in on our way to Nanaimo from Denman island to get dinner. It seemed busy and the manager/…read moreowner? Greeted us and we asked for a table for 2. He asked if we had called earlier and we said no. He said he had a table but he would need it for a 7pm booking they had and if that was ok. It was about 530 so that was plenty of time for us to finish and we accepted the table. We ordered seafood chowder, oyster Rockefeller, seafood sampler, and a lobster tail. Everything we had tasted wonderful. The rice pilaf that came with the sampler was cooked perfectly. Beautiful rice separation, nice mixture of celery, carrots, wild rice and either leek or onion; nicely seasoned. The halibut and salmon were cooked nicely and had a lovely cream sauce. Veggies nice and al dente. Oyster Rockefeller tasty and fresh. Lobster cooked beautifully, was tender and with hot butter to dip was lush. Seafood chowder was the right texture and consistency, not too thin not to thick and enough seafood to be proud of its name. For dessert the special of the night was a flourless chocolate torte served with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. That was delicious, not overly sweet and had a nice chocolate flavour and texture was nice and smooth. The service was impeccable, water was always filled and the manager or another server always asked if every thing was alright and or if we were happy. But also you can see with how busy it was they would go off to tend other tables. That being said the fact they take the time to ask and make sure you are taken care of is awesome. I've been to fine dining where the serve disappears and doesn't ever ask how things are until like the last 10 minutes. Overall for an impromptu dinner here we were pleasantly surprised and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I would recommend dining here if your in the area, reservations might be best as this was a Monday and they were packed.

Lovely interior, great service and good food. Nice selection of craft BC beers…read more The Gunpowder Prawns were creamy, rich and spiced with jalapeños. Was a stomach warming stop on a foggy day.

Okay, folks, forget about steak. Steak is everywhere. What is not everywhere? This seared tuna…read moresalad, that's what! WOW! Get ready for yes. I was just traveling through from Sointula back to Oregon via WA (going to see the amazing Byron Katie!) and since I was staying over night I needed to eeeeeat. I only had water, but it was very good water (don't snicker, some water tastes like sadness in a glass.) The wait staff was classy, attentive, friendly but not in your face familiar (which always makes me want to look for exit signs before I can relax enough to eat.) The atmosphere is better than average for a pub. Really enjoyed it. If you're wondering if you should bother to stop, the answer is yes. By the way, I didn't partake, but the patron next to me was eating wings (49 cent special) and some really amazing looking dark beer (I'm GF ). Wish this place were closer to where I live...

One of my favourite lunch spots!!…read more I work super close (5min walk) from this location. I used to go to the Yaletown location and that's when I fell in love with Field and Social!! Their salads are DELICIOUS for 3 reasons: 1. Perfect amount of dressing 2. The ramen egg- how AMAZING?! I never knew that was necessary in my salads until eating here 3. A huge huge portion!! I usually eat half and pack half My go-to is the Kale Caesar, I'm a creature of habit so I've been ordering the same salad forever and it always hits the spot. The staff here are also wonderful, it's super packed during weekday lunch hours, but a super nice airy space to enjoy your lunch!

Spectacular quality salad place with a few locations in Vancouver. High quality meat and vegan…read moreoptions with a large healthy beverage menu include Culture Kombucha. I've been going to Field & Social a few times and my favourites are: Singson's Coconut Chicken Salad, Kale Caesar Salad & Tempeh Peanut Noodle Salad. The place is a bit $$$ with restaurant-like prices but very, very high quality food and great service. Highly recommend!

Always a nice experience. The servers are great and the menu is very salt spring and very niceread more

The best mussels I have had in a very long time. Local mussels, which are mostly very large in a…read morebroth with butter, white wine and crema fraiche. The focaccia that went with it was perfect. For entree the pork jowl had a nice combination of fatty skin that would melt in your mouth and also a lot of fresh tasty vegetables cooked to perfection. A very good variety of vegetables. The mushroom risotto was amazing too with the same set of vegetables. To close the desserts are pretty good too: the chocolate cake, the pear and the crepe brûlée. The best one was the crema brûlée.

Wow! Wish we had a fast place with healthy vegan options like this in the states!…read more We got the spicy peanut Buddha bowl and teriyaki towel bowl. Both were great, good size and fresh! Highly recommend!

This is a great cafe to grab a coffee, any other hot drinks &/or something tasty to eat. Word to…read morethe wise, kitchen shuts an hour prior to actual closing time. So no tasty sandwiches that last hour. However, you can still order the remaining baked treats that last hour there open (& really, that's not a bad thing if you have a sweet tooth!). The layout feels like it's two shops & allows for lots mixed seating & one great long table with giant benches. This also means one needs to be able to navigate through tighter spots easily if you're sitting down before your order is ready (or for my friends that look for accessible work arounds, going through the doors opposite to the sign suggestions to avoid any unfortunate drink/food disasters would be a good strategy). There's separate entrance/exit doors but the way the long line up to order occurs inside, the exit door is smarter to enter into the cafe (if you're able). There's also some tables outside along the street & a bench along the wall. If the weather is decent, I usually opt for that outside option. Otherwise, I prepare myself for a louder cafe experience being that this location is busy right to the end of the day. The staff is always friendly here. I greatly appreciate that the cashier took time to ask about any soy in certain baked treat options I was considering (after finding out I couldn't do a tasty turkey sandwich I was hoping for). In the past I've enjoyed breakfast sandwiches & lunch sandwiches. Both worthy of me to return to enjoy again. Being that it's awhile since I stopped here, I opted to try their seasonal latte. Usually I go with their tasty mocha. So I have to say for all the spices listed in the drink, I really didn't taste the difference between that special seasonal latte & a regular latte. However, still a very decent latte & gave me the needed caffeine boost after wandering through my first QB Christmas market before stopping at the cafe. As Qualicum Beach is known for their senior population, this place (like many others) has the basics checked off for accessibility. However, if I had anyone joining me with a walker or wheelchair, I would definitely suggest we find a table first & then I would go up to order for everyone. This being even with a cane, I find it is really hard to navigate back to the tables once you've got the order. They have a small bathroom tucked at the back but you need to be able to navigate around many tables to reach it. The lightning never bothers my eyes in here but at full capacity, anyone with hearing issues or noise sensitivity would have issues. Overall, a decent local place with a lot of regular tasty menu items.

Food outstanding service is quick and professional the coffee is extremely good!…read moreThe people are friendly