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

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

Basic burger for me, mushroom for the bro, and a huge BLT for SIL. Fries hot and crispy. Side salad enormous and crispy. Burgers outstanding! Yum! read more

Gary's Bistro - Basic burger with fries. - American Near Me - Qualicum Beach, British Columbia

The service was ok, the food tasted ok, the decor hasn't changed in 30 years, a bit run down and dated. The club wrap was 60% lettuce, the soup (choice of fires, salad or soup) was delicious but was basically served in what a side of gravy should be in, for $18.75 not much of a value) read more

food tastes good everytime i go...but sometimes i find it too be cold depending on who is cooking in the back and the place is starting to look run down...time for a makeover read more

I knew Gary of "Gary's Bistro " and he thought of everything! He has the cool '50's design and comfort of the booths or tables and his food is always wonderful and his portions are always generous and delicious! I give his legendary Bistro a 5 star rating, without a doubt! Thanks! His menu is so varied and large, you're going to be able to have pretty much anything you may want and feel great about it! read more

Stopped by for brunch. They were busy but very friendly. The breakfast potatoes were really good!

Stopped here at the end of a long day for dinner with kids. Even though they were about to close, they were kind enough to seat us. The food here is super mediocre. My beef dip was meh, and all the burgers were meh. The little one got chicken fingers and those were actually tasty. We were surprised that the kid's meal came with a dessert, so that was fun for the kids, though they'd already gone next door for ice cream by the time we found out. I will say, though, that the night we were there, there was a little street festival happening, and it was nice to sit outside and listen to the vocal stylings of Scott Jacobs while we ate. read more

Gary's Bistro - Beef dip - American Near Me - Qualicum Beach, British Columbia

We ended up eating here because it was one of the few options open on a Sunday night and was pleasantly surprised. The food was extremely average (I had a chicken Caesar wrap with fries) but the service was excellent (our server was so friendly!) and the restaurant has a really cozy vibe. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here but if you're passing by and looking for a sandwich or burger this is a safe bet. read more

Great service and fantastic food off the Oceanview highway. Going into this place was a fantastic choice despite all the really nice looking places in the area. The service was amazing, and the food was DELICIOUS! I had the salmon burger with Teriyaki sauce and a salad. The salad wasn't your typical restaurant salad of green lettuce and one tomato. It was rice and plentiful with sprouts cucumber, and a homemade dressing. The salmon burger was an actual piece of salmon on a whole wheat bun. It was the messiest burger with the greatest taste. This is definitely a must stop place during your trip on the Island, so make it yours. read more

In a perfect world, every visit to Qualicum Beach is topped off with a stroll through the picturesque downtown under sunny skies, topped off with a fresh meal prepared with local ingredients. Gary's Bistro may not be as exotic as the nearby sushi restaurant or as upscale as a certain other bistro 694 a few doors up on Memorial Avenue, but its wide menu of seafood specialties, salads, and sandwiches is a main stay for hungry visitors and residents. We came for a late lunch and ended up sharing two deep, cushy armchairs against the wall. Check out the rows of photographs featuring vintage cars, and keep an eye out for a really slick golden number driven by the most glamorous woman ever. While you wait for your order to be prepared, even the non-car lover can get nostalgic looking at all those classics. In nicer weather, Gary's offers patio seating and opens up some of their windows to let sea breezes roll right through. Gary's menu offers a diverse array of entrées with a special emphasis on local produce. Seafood gets high billing: the fish and chips comes with battered halibut (only for the very hungry) or cod, a daily special usually includes a grilled or baked option, and they do good fish tacos. Salads are quantitatively enormous. The bistro also features menu items from various ports of call, like a full Mexican selection of burritos, tacos, and quesadillas, several Greek items, and an Indonesian wrap. There is something for just about everyone. Portions are definitely enough for two or three. After a day of beachcombing, I still had trouble finishing half of the Thai wrap I ordered. Staff is friendly and the service is a bit slow, but drink refills are rarely a problem. Substitutions are more than welcome, and our server offered her suggestions welcomely when I was torn between two entrée options. I'm glad I took her advice: the wrap was -huge-, the sauce delicious, and the noodle salad it came with just enough to make me really need more. A solid contender in a town where options range from greasy spoon to jaw-dropping expensive, Gary's Bistro hits the spot for lunch and dinner. Parking is tricky as everywhere in this area, so expect to have a bit of a walk. **Special note** Lots of local events are advertised, especially in the spring and summer. Ask the staff whether they are holding events in house or know where to go if you're looking for an afternoon or evening getaway. read more

Pull up an armchair by the fire and order the absolutely fantastic chowder- they make it in-house, and it's full of veggies and clams. The poutine was not great, that's something to skip. The best thing about the place is the staff, who are just about the nicest people ever. Ever? Ever. read more

Excellent & delicious! We sat on the back patio... Good little patio with good sun exposure. I had the seafood club (minus the extra piece of bread) and fries & gravy. Both were very very good, and there were nice big shrimp on the sandwich. My fiancé had one of the burgers (with blue cheese, jalapeño, etc) and it was also delish. He had the French onion soup (soup of the day) with his burger... Bit small in size he said, but it was tasty! Service was friendly. We will definitely stop in again if we're hungry while passing through Qualicum :) read more

Gary's Bistro - Seafood club - American Near Me - Qualicum Beach, British Columbia

The Hollandaise sauce on the Eggs Benedict was delicious. Fast, friendly service and great food.

Great food and atmosphere. The Classic Car theme is fun, with great street cruisin' music being played. I had the perogies which were amazing. read more

Awesome food atmosphere and kind service, couldn't ask for more for a first visit to Gary's read more

It took a long time to get our food, which was average at best. Really overpriced as well. Won't be back.

Just had breakfast there after a friend recommended it. Really not great. Eggs Benny hollandaise tasted like melted margarine. Food is a bit pricy for very average ingredients. Service was ok, but the woman clearly hates her job. read more

Stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner, service was fantastic and so was the food! Had a variety of things between all of us but the favorite was the California wrap, tasty and light perfect for a sunny afternoon. Loved all the classic cars and 50's decor will definitely come back read more

Not a great experience. Went for dinner we sat quickly as you seat yourself. A server brought menus quickly. As we were deciding what to order another server came by for our drinks. So we ordered our drinks. Then she proceeds to tell us the kitchen was closing in less than 5 minutes. Well why wouldn't say that before we ordered drinks. So in a rush we decide what we want to order. Ordered clubhouse on brown. Waitress repeated on whole wheat I said yes. Served clubhouse came on a rye style bread that was like eating burnt toast. It was so hard no amount of butter or mayo would soften that up. The chicken wings were ok but who uses tomato and cucumbers for garnish? Not worth $1 A wing. I hate when you order a clubhouse when they tell you it's real turkey and you end up with deli meat. read more

Great place great food and insanely good milkshakes!! Ugh why does yelp demand you right an entire bible for a review?? Anyways highly recommended. read more

This venue needs a makeover. Expect high prices and mediocre food, but good service. Our kids were crushed to find out what their hard earned money bought them here. read more

Not sure of the address, but if you turn up off the Old Island Highway, at Qualicum Beach, and get into the actual town, you will find Gary's Bistro on the second side street after the railroad tracks...turn right at that point. I tried it for breakfast, and it's a gem...the place was packed, and no wonder! Good food, good service, and the WOW factor of all those classic cars on the walls...photos, plus an actual side view of a classic. Whoever owns Gary's Bistro must be involved in the annual Father's Day classic car show, held at Qualicum Beach...if you love cars, don't miss this event! I checked out the menu items...seems like a winner for lunch and for dinner, too. I will definitely be back! If you are driving the Island Highway, then make this a stop on your journey...you'll become a regular. read more

Took 10-15 mins for a table of 8 to get 3 coffees 5 waters and 2 chocolate milks. Waitress was all over the place when ordering I asked for a clubhouse sandwich which was on a page that said served all day I was told they only serve breakfast at this time. Don't advertise serve all day if it's not served all day. She didn't try to accommodate a clubhouse which wouldn't have been that hard to serve. Slow service and not helpful read more

Best omlette ever!! I love the fact that they offer a simple omlette and you can choose the toppings. You can custom make your omlette and I am a sucker for salsa...which was one of the offered toppings....soo good! Service was friendly and polite..food tasted great..prices very reasonable. ..and anyone who loves cars will love the atmosphere!!! Will definately come here again when I am in town! read more

Poor burger with little meat compared to the bun size, fries were only okay, won't be back

Went as a party of 6 adults and 3 kids. They said they could accommodate us on the patio so we walked back there but the hostess didn't follow us. We stood there for a while trying to figure out if we should move the tables around ourselves... or? Server didn't offer us a high chair for my 2 year old and we had to ask twice for drinks. Service was slow and food mediocre at best. The only thing that was yummy was their clam chowder. Food was expensive for what it was an not worth the calories read more

if you are hungry, eat at Gary's Bistro! this place has huge portions and a HUGE menu. Even the fussiest person must be able to find something here... Greek, Mexican, Italian, Ukranian, Tex-Mex, Veggie, Burgers (OH THE BURGERS!), Breakfast, you name it! Always great service in a casual atmostphere. The food is good and plentiful. Amazing weekend Eggs Benny and their burger menu is great! If you want a good casual meal for breakfast lunch or dinner, and you have an appetite, go to Gary's! Great value for money. read more

Found Gary's and what a find!!! The decor was great especially if you like cars. Not sure who parked the Cadillac in the restaurant but very cool none the less. Great menu lots of choices. Ordered one of the homemade burgers , it was one of the best burgers that I have had in a long time. Ordered the three cheese burger with bacon, I loved it and was a two handed burger and very flavourful. My wife had the clam chowder and was not disappointed either. Lots of flavour and veggies, bacon and clams. I would definitely recommend Daves. read more

service was great , food was mederoic at best .had the thai chicken burger ,peanut sauce was thick and over powering, wife had the Santa Fe chicken burger lacked seasonings & flavor. read more