For a number of years we have bought shaved salt ice here during our annual fishing trip out of…read moreGold River. For one whole tote, delivered to the parking area beside our boat, the price was $35 in the early 2000s. One tote was enough to fill 3 or 4 ice chests, plus a couple of fish lockers on the boat. In recent year the aged woman who runs the place has been accusing us of "stealing Ice" and has raised the price every year. In July 2023 she raised it to $150, and told us the commercial fishermen were complaining because they used their own totes???? She also insisted on cash payment, which we suspect went directly into her own pocket. Beware the Ice Nazi of French Creek! We, nor our fellow fishermen, will ever again stop there.

We recently moved to Parksville and were delighted to learn there is a fresh seafood store near us…read more This is my first yelp review and the one-star rating of this place prompted me to sign up for Yelp and proceed with this review. First visit we bought shrimp cakes. You know if you don't mix jello enough, there's a layer of thick rubber at the bottom? That's the consistency of the shrimp cakes. The next time I asked if the crab cakes were any different, and she said if you don't like the consistency of the shrimp cakes, you're not going to like the consistency of the crab cakes. Second visit was for halibut. Not fresh, but apparently flash frozen and cut the same day as it is sold. Was extremely watery, so...... Third visit is a charm - or not! Fresh sockeye salmon for $27.99 a pound. They were not deboned so I spent half an hour deboning four fillets. Of the four, one still had a section of bone attached to the side which had to be trimmed. One fillet had a large section of fat that had to be trimmed. There goes about $6. Thrifty's and Quality Foods has better seafood - just sayin....

Not what I thought it would be…read more It definitely exceeded my preconceptions. It's right along the Island Highway and hard to miss. Wanting a bite, so in we came. Just simply looking at the exterior, the place appeared to be a pub. The signage says the same thing! I later find out that it's split into two. A pub side and a restaurant side, separated from each other. You wouldn't have guessed that at all. The restaurant side is a bit more upscale and has nicer decor for a sit down meal. Great view of the beach is a bonus! Friendly service and decent food.

I was so excited to go to a restaurant - its a special and rare event for me. We went to the Shady…read moreRest and I ordered the one piece fish and chips. I was expecting a nice large piece of fish like you usually get and for the price . Boy was I disappointed. The ONE Piece of fish was about the same size as a chicken strip. I looked at it and thought maybe it was just a little extra piece and thought I would see a proper piece of fish - it wasn't on the plate. They charge a large price for a tiny piece of fish and a spoon full of coleslaw and a few fries. So very Very disappointed - made my rare eat out meal expensive and very much not worth it. Definitely won't be back and would not recommend to anyone either.

Great food service by Jetson . Our first time and we really love the shrimp so tender. Steak and…read morelamg shank was excellent

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!

Excellent food value, wonderful service, beautiful patio, and the back section with grass and…read morepicnic tables is perfect for kids and pets The beer is really good, and I think this is a must stop when traveling on the island. Absolutely worth the trip from Nanaimo or Parksville, one of the best places I've been to in the area.

This brewery is Amazing!! The beer is fantastic I would highly recommend their award winning…read moreWondering Scotsman's IPA, SO good, crisp and clean flavor. The Food was to die for, Fresh and flavorful. Love the farm to Table If you are wondering where to go for a good beer and delicious food, stop looking, Its Here at the Rusted Rake Brewing

After a weekend of camping, my friends and I were in search of a place to refresh ourselves before…read moreheading to the ferry terminal. We stumbled upon this place after a quick Google search for nearby breweries and I am so glad my friends and I came across this gem! Upon entering, I immediately noticed the vibrant lush greenery hanging from the ceiling - love!! The restaurant oozes cozy but nature-y vibes and we were very excited to try their signature brews. We waited briefly to be sat on the patio. After being seated, a kind waitress immediately came over and gave us suggestions on drinks. While my friends are avid beer drinkers, I myself prefer ciders so I ordered the watermelon smash and it was so yummy! My friend also loved her flight which featured a variety of different beers. The oceanside lager was the overall favourite in the entire group. Another honourable mention was the fuzzy peach tasting beer which I really enjoyed despite not being a beer drinker. My boyfriend and I ordered the chowder and ribs to share. Despite the food taking quite some time to arrive, it was well worth the wait. My pick is definitely the chowder as it was packed with seafood and flavour! The added bannock was also very delicious - we shared it with our friends and they ended up devouring most of it haha. I recommend this place especially if you're not from around the area as it has great ambiance and food.

So good I ordered the cream soda and it was the best I ordered a kids burger and it was so good…read moresame with the fries it's the best I would recommend and I will come back really high price for the food so know wonder it's so good

Honestly one of the best fish & chips I've had. The batter is crispy, tasty and light. Portions are…read moresizable to share amongst 2. The quality of the fish is fresh and supple. The slaw is pretty standard but favorite had to be the rich tartar sauce. Pipers pale ale was also tip top and fulfilling after a great morning of hiking and outdoors.

Vacationing in BC, we are in parks ville and had a hankering for seafood. The halibut sandwich I…read morewas told by the hubs was good. Jambalaya shrimp was missing flavors and salt. The parmesan linguine was meh. Missing some flavors in my opinion. Chicken was braded and topped with 3 type of cheese, cheddar, parmesan and mozzarella. Chicken tenders were ok. Would I recommend this place? Probably not unless there's nothing around.

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!

I had the half sized seafood chowder and half sized Caesar salad on my visit. The seating and wait…read moreservice was super quick, with both dishes served at ideal temps. The Caesar salad was shockingly good - easily one of the best I've tried. The Presentation was eye catching and the flavours excellent. 9/10 The seafood chowder was amazing - served in a pottery/glazed dish, it was also lovely to look at. The chowder came with a beautifully cooked slice of salmon - served rare/medium rare at that perfect level of a buttery texture salmon needs. The scallops were so delicately cooked I almost forgot they were scallops (the norm is often chewy/firm). 10/10 The restaurant faces the marina so the view is great rain or shine. The windows are floor to ceiling and really open the space to the water. The staff and servers were outstanding - I felt cared for not bothered. Water was always filled and check-ins frequent but not intrusive.

Gosh, I am not sure how to go here with our experience. As far as the Bayside goes there were good…read morethings, a few not so good, and maybe one or two real head scratchers. The signage to even find the place in the dark on foot (we walked from a neighbouring hotel) and by car could be better. Once there, plenty of parking (mental note) and a welcoming entrance. Our server was funny and engaging, but perhaps a little flippant. He also had to go back into the kitchen numerous times to check if they had things that were on the menu. They make gyoza in house, and it is one of my favourites. 6 PM reservation and they are out already with barely a soul in the place. Our beverages were pretty good, so we soldiered on at ordered our entrees one grilled halibut, one seafood pasta and two bbq ribs. Once the food arrived I was surprised at how small the halibut was given the price. That was nothing in comparison to the two that ordered the baby back ribs. Normally they fall off the bone when the professionals cook them, not this time. It was fork and knife time to get them off the bone which is totally wrong. I could go on, but you get the idea. I doubt we'd come back. Shame to have a place on the water and then serve food like that.

We recently stayed at the Bayside and truly appreciated the ability to bring Pippi, an elder…read moreChihuahua/Doxie mix! They were very accommodating providing dog bed, bowls and a welcome gift which included house made dog cookies! Prior to our arrival, Shannon called to alert us to the fact that their onsite restaurant would be closed Christmas Day and that she had sent a listing of local establishments that would be open (which we were truly thankful for!) We truly enjoyed the views (spectacular mind you!) and their courteous nature! Rooms were comfy and spacious and the cafe and restaurant were equally satisfying! Housekeeping was highly attentive and the in room amenities were well-selected! The staff of the Bayside are some of the best - kind, attentive and truly responsive! The only negatives worth noting were the lack of "puppy potty locations" most (located to the back of the parking area) were muddy and not very accommodating and the staff in the cafe were unfamiliar with certain style lattes (which will come over time) other than this, great stay, truly affordable and appreciated by all of our family!

Maggie's Fish and Chips serves up absolutely stellar top notch fish and chips. The batter is thin…read moreand crispy without being greasy. The portion of fish in each piece was quite substantial. Our party ordered cod, red snapper and Ling cod. Every piece was cooked to perfection; meaty and tastey. The fries were hand cut and fried perfectly. They stress fresh oil and wild caught fish is used to prepare the orders. I will definetly be going back to Maggie's because the quality is equal or exceeds Red Fin Blue Fin in Victoria. There are about maybe 10 to 12 tables and counter seating. Not a fancy restuarant because after all, it is a seafood store. Maggie is very friendly and there is a self serve water station. You order at the till and the food is brought to your table. She totally gets a two thumbs up from me.

We found this spot far from the waterfront and decided to try it. Wow am I glad we did. The first…read moreindication that this was going to be good was the fact that they had a fresh fish market counter. We ordered Halibut fish n chips and was not disappointed, it was amazing. Maggie came to our table and made sure we were happy, she was great! I love supporting businesses like this, they have a quality product and are passionate about what they do. You won't get a waterfront view but you will get the best fish n chips in town.

This place is excellent, straight up! It's fairly new, I think, clean and tidy, and nice and…read morebright. The service is friendly, quick and efficient. You order from the kitchen at the counter and they bring to food out to you. The case looked to be full of tasty treats and reasonably priced. K had the skillet which came with toast that was so good. The skillet itself contained a good amount of food that was very nicely cooked. My bacon and eggs came with a choice of hash browns or toast. I chose the has browns and added a side of sourdough. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the bacon nice and crispy as specified, along with a slice of tomato and some fresh basil which was a nice touch. My London Fog left a little to be desired, but that was but a small blemish in an otherwise excellent breakfast/brunch! If you are in Parksville I'd heartily recommend the Brazen Poppy Bakery Cafe. We'll be stopping on our way to Victoria tomorrow for sure.

I went in for breakfast. The atmosphere is light and airy a lot of white walls with art work with…read moresoft colours on the walls. The service was pleasant and prompt. I had the cinnamon bun a black coffee and a house made lemonade. Everything was delicious. They have other breakfast offerings that looked tasty. I recommend stopping by and treating yourself to a little something and get some to go.