Great brunch, great atmosphere, great service!!! Coming back for Father's Day because it was so…read moregood!!

Had another Birthday celebration there last night .Excellent service and food as usual , plus we…read moregot our favorite table near the back.

We went to Chameleons the other night for my birthday dinner and it exceeded our expectations in…read moreevery way. The service is friendly and attentive. The ambiance is warm and cozy. I started with the flavorful lemon merengue martini. Yum! The wine selection was pleasing, and we able to order both a chardonnay and a cabernet. My husband had the potato leek soup and I enjoyed the stuffed mushroom caps as our appetizers. They were both delicious! For dinner, he had the special of the day - stuffed chicken with Mashed potatoes and vegetables. The chicken was perfection and the mashed potatoes were incredible. I had the seafood crepe with garlic bread and vegetables. I'm so glad I tried this! It was rich and savory, without feeling too heavy. To finish things off, we shared the sticky date cake - a dessert that is a must-try. It's clear that they take great pride in their food, beverages and service. Other than recommending every item we ordered, I'd also suggest making a reservation ahead of time since this is a small restaurant. You won't be disappointed dining at Chameleons!

I saw a review on Yelp and likewise decided to try this place. I was lucky to get a table, as the…read morerestaurant was nearly booked (5:30ish on a Thursday)! It is a small but charming venue, with comforting jazzy standards playing quietly in the background. Had a glass of BC wine and the crab cakes. They were not made with lump crab, but whatever binding they used was light enough and didn't get in the way of the flavor. Fully enjoyed my experience and felt very cared for, despite the busy atmosphere!

We came here before we drove down to the Nanaimo ferry terminal. We sat down right away and the…read moreserver asked us if we wanted coffee, water or something else to start. I got the Santa Fe skillet and my wife got the smoked salmon benedict. The chicken in the skillet was tender and had good flavor. The smoked salmon was fresh and didn't have that 'fishy' taste when it's been out too long. The server was very friendly and was smiling all the time, so you know she enjoys what's she's doing.

Friendly staff, straight forward about what to get and comical at that! Was offered coffee as soon…read moreas we sat down. My partner and I got the Santa Fe skillet as well as the meat lover skillet, both were delicious! Had an old school diner like atmosphere.

Service is friendly and quick. Unique place to eat. Food is very good and priced right. We loved…read moreour meals.

Smallest portions I have ever had at a dinner. Way over priced and it didn't taste good at all…read more Service was ok and the ambiance was mediocre. Left unsatisfied and hungry with wallet drained.

This is my second time there! It's a bit pricey but worth it. Staff is wonderful and gave my son…read morewater while we waited. The milkshakes were good but pricey. I ordered the king with a raspberry margarita and it was great, my blue cheese slider was a bit dry but tasty, the wings and other sides were hot and crispy. The other burgers and fries were delicious, my husband said it was the best burger he's had. the only thing I would change is one of the patios was so hot and the umbrellas didn't add enough coverage so a large tent would be better.

Met some friends here for dinner after a wonderful dinner the night before at another local place…read moreserving far different fare. The interior is very plain, and somewhat looks thrown together, and that's ok. It's not trying to be anything other than what it is, no apologies. When your claim to fame is a dinner, or lunch, on top of a Caesar in a glass, you are kind of throwing up your middle in defiance aren't you. The service was good, everything was well taken care of. The food itself is good and quite abundant. K's wings were very nicely cooked and quite plump. The sauce was meh, but that's a personal choice. The taco salad, which we shared was quite good as well, but the taco chips could have been of a better quality, or better yet made in house. My beef dip was pretty good, not fatty at all which is a turn off for me. Fries were abundant, but the au jus needed a helping hand. Our guests had wings as well and a hot chicken sandwich. Both were quite good as well. I could have seen a five star, and it was quite close, just not quite there. We'd go again though next time we are in Parksville!

Hidden gem Very happy with food and service…read more Great place for brunch or lunch. Will be back my next trip to town

The best breakfast I've ever had. I first experienced it back in January 2023. Came back from…read moreAlberta to experience it again and I still stand by my review. All staff were very friendly and I definitely am satisfied with the service.

We had a great meal from start to finish Chris really took care of us & you can see he really works…read morehard to be of service The fish tacos were great and the hot wings were spot on as well I loved that they had Dark Matter on tap Will definitely be back again when in town next time Thx Chris We really enjoyed our dinner !!

We were in Parksville for a quick getaway and came here one day for lunch. It wasn't busy when we…read morecame so we got a booth. The server was friendly and took our order pretty quickly. We had the lemon pepper wings, some Baja fish tacos and Maui burger. The fish taco was really good, the fish was flaky and had just enough sauce that it didn't feel dry. The burger was good too but we like the taco more. The wings were crispy and not too tangy ( lemony ). There's lots of parking as it's at one end of a strip mall/Canadian Tire/Oceanside Arena.

The business is under new ownership. We have been going there for many years . It's definitely not…read morethe 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 .

A great family run local restaurant in Chemainus. While visiting my brother, my family came here…read morefor 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.