We typically don't have dinner at the hotel we are staying at as it seems to us that either the…read morefood, or the service, are not up to the standards of stand alone restaurants. Definitely not the case at Pastimes on our visit this evening. Our server Teresa was excellent, even though she was quite busy. She happily answered our questions about the food, and the choices we were going to make. We shared a house salad which was plentiful and had a nice accompaniment of dried cranberries and almonds. Both items are things that are often scrimped upon as they are complimentary items that aren't an inexpensive addition. For our mains I got the meatloaf with mashed potatoes, and the lovely K the turkey dinner. Both were excellent, with the meatloaf wrapped by bacon, likely the local Hertel variety which was incredible. Real mashed potatoes and veggies cooked to my perfect taste along with gravy. Easy 5 out of 5, as was K's turkey, also accompanied by mashed potatoes and veggies. The decor is pure sports bar, but the sound on the tv's was down so you could actually talk without the usual noise. The Canucks were in Nashville so we watched the game and enjoyed a very very nice meal. Sadly we couldn't finish it all, and with a travel day tomorrow we had to send it away, what a shame. We will most definitely be back the next time we are in Port Alberni.

Had Newyork steak and Monte Cristo Sandwich. The food was nothing but Excellent!! and very…read moreappetizing The service was very very good! This is what I as a customer expect. Thank you.

Fantastic food! We came on a cruise excursion so the food was preselected and family style. While…read morethe regular meal service would be certainly different, the quality of the food and presentation was excellent! We loved the black sable fish with miso! Don't miss dessert, incredible brownies and ube cheesecake!

What an amazing place and a great meal! Their Happy Hour specials are fantastic, and the regular…read moremenu equally amazing! Their cocktails are done very well, and even their mocktails were delicious! The service here was on point and the view of the harbour is a great touch. It's a nice open space with a market and artist showcase as well. We will be back for more!

On our way from Victoria to Tofino, stopped by this place for lunch. Although it seems like it's by…read morethe water, outside patio seating mainly overlooks the parking lot with the water beyond. It was still enjoyable sea breeze, but if you're looking for waterside dining, this is not that. We seated ourselves, had to ask for menus, but the service was friendly. Food was delicious. We had the fish tacos and lobster mini sliders w a side of clam chowder. Fish was crispy and tender. Nice balance of sauce in the taco with a lightly crisped flour tortilla. The mini lobster sliders were very cute and tasty. The rolls were soft. Clam chowder had plenty of clams and potatoes. Prices were reasonable. Ambiance was casual. Would recommend.

We were here twice over the five days in Parksville Each…read moretime was great Fast friendly service and food was good Healthy size meals both times Had an excellent porter on tap and the guac and chips were really good My wife's burrito bowl was very large and she enjoyed it We had the cod and it was very big pieces and really good We'll be back again next time in the area

My local friends took me down to the Fanny Bay Inn (FBI) for supper…read more Good menu options, replete with raw and cooked oysters made famous here at Fanny Bay. I ordered the breaded oysters. I received five enormous Fanny Bay oysters cooked just right. The proprietor and staff are friendly and made our group very welcome. Nice old school pub interior. 60s & 70s music in the background at a very appropriate level for conversation. There are a couple of TVs but thankfully muted as not to be distracting. A nice place to come for a meal and comfortable surroundings.

I ordered a bowl of seafood chowder for $19. It can with a tiny piece of bread and the broth was…read moretasteless and the consistency of water! There was more vegetables in it than seafood! I was extremely disappointed. My buddy had a halibut burger and fries, I wish I had ordered that! Lunch cost me $54, I guess you live and learn. I was told it was under new management. I will still come back at least one more time but I won't order the chowder!

This restaurant is located on the Tigh-Na- Mara resort grounds…read more The staff are lovely. Helpful and friendly. Excellent service! Overall, the breakfast (amazing fresh baked goods ), lunch and appies are wonderful. Most items on the menu are great. There are a few dinner items that I were not my cup of tea.

The salmon was delicious. It was helpful to be able to order takeout so I could enjoy it in my room…read moreas I was staying at the resort. The area is beautiful, it felt reflective of the surrounding environment.

While staying at a nearby resort, we got a reccomendation for Brie & Barrel. It was also one of the…read morefew restaurants that was open late in town. The restaurant is in an historic building downtown and seems to be a part of a city revitalization effort. Inside, the restaurant is well appointed and there are many tables with views. We chose the bar area for a more social vibe. The bar seating is a bit awkward for socialization with the bartenders or other patrons. The staff we met were super friendly even though they were quite busy. We both had drinks. My wife had a Cranberry Fizz which was executed well and made her happy which makes me happy. The rosemary bread is excellent and makes for good snacking with the libations. I had the steak frites for an entre and my wife had a Caesar salad. Both plates were elevated in technique and presentation. My steak was the proper temp, but could had used more seasoning. Everywhere we go on the Island, the only steak choice seems to be flat iron. Why? Where is the rest of the cow going? Anyway, we like this restaurant very much and reccomend you try it if you want something better than a burger and a beer while in Port Alberni.

All three courses were wonderful - chicken Brie cordon bleu for the main course was the highlight…read more Nice experience - quiet due to the playoff hockey game. Likely lucked in to being able to walk in, suggest reservations as limited seating.

Went for their Sunday Brunch, it was relatively the basic scrambled eggs, pancakes,french…read moretoast,bacon,sausages,hash browns,some tomatoes with cheese on it i think, with fresh fruit and croissants. The food was fresh and i enjoyed the fruit platter, the bacon was overdone to my liking, but all in all it was good for $11.95-Canadian. The only issue was that the buffet was directly uncomfortably across the waitress station, no room for people who were awkwardly waiting in the hall(bar area) for the buffet. But will be back again for sure, waitress was spot on and attentive and the chef that cooked was pleasant as he refilled the steam table for the food. P.S. The food did not taste all the same(They used different grills for everything so it didn't have the same taste) Like Denny's or Smittys.

This was the best plate I've had in a 50 mile radius! Highly recommend, the servers were fast and…read morecourteous.

We stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner. Having spent a lot of time driving today, it was the…read moreperfect place for us to sit, eat and recharge. The service was wonderful and our server's recommendations of the chicken & shrimp and the Philly cheesesteak were spot on. Plus, my clam chowder was delicious! Thanks so much for a lovely experience! We hope to come by again before we leave town!

Just had another wonderful breakfast here at Ricky's in Parksville, BC. The service was excellent,…read morefriendly, and she kept our coffee cups full. Today I had the pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream in the perfect amounts and I didn't even need the syrup (but it was there just in case). The food arrived quickly and it was good and hot. My hubby had the Classic double-egger, 3 pcs. bacon and sourdough toast and it was also delicious. We wish we could be here for their 6 year anniversary but we'll be back in the states. We will seek out other Ricky's on our travels but this one is definitely our favorite. The building and interior are very inviting. A great restaurant we have found.