Large spacious patio gets sun during the day, cooler in the evening, but always a stunning view of…read morethe water. The inside dining areas look great too. Service was very good. Cocktails are good. The steak, chicken, lamb, fish all looked amazing. We had the steak and lamb sirloin, both nicely presented on a bed of veggies and roasted potatoes. My only qualm is the steak was cut too thin for a NY striploin so it was difficult to cook medium (came out well done but very tender and juicy). Overall plenty of choices for everyone, not cheap but priced typically for the area.

Review Template ===…read more1. VERDICT/VALUE View of the water during lunch or dinner (in the late Spring through early Fall)? Check. Good food? Sometimes. Live piano player Thursday through Saturday nights? Check. Good service? Check. Good value? Sadly, no. If you're coming here, you're likely coming for the ambiance. === 2. FOOD I came as part of a large group dinner and so can comment about: The appetizers: they were alright but far too small for their price: - Brussel Sprouts ($20) - Baked Brie ($22) - Limoncello Prawns ($26) - Calamari ($22) Chicken Piccata ($33): Breaded chicken breast on pappardelle pasta; I changed the cream-based sauce to a tomato-based one and it was alright but I am so grateful for the apples and dessert because it was very small - especially for the price. Tiramisu ($14): It was good, but also overpriced / too small for the price. Note: coffee is $4.50; pop/soda is $4 - but refills are not included. === 3. SERVICE Nicole was super-friendly and really cared about our experience; her teammates helped deliver the many dishes. She was prompt in helping when it was later realized we were missing two of the group's dishes. If I were to go back, I would ask to be served by Nicole if possible. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's like a steakhouse on the water: dark wood, dim lighting; it could be like that to have diners focus on the many windows facing the water. There appears to be outdoor seating available also. You can bring groups of all sizes here; wheelchairs and baby strollers should fit also in some areas. Parking is based on luck - what you can get on the streets nearby (and you may be looking around for a bit)!

I have been to this pub/restaurant several times over the years and at times it has been good! It…read moreis not good anymore. The service was decent and the cocktails were tasty but the food was terrible. I had the Butternut Squash Ravioli in Brown Butter Sauce..... I know, it sounds tasty right? I was in awe of what was served me. It looked like a pile of condensed cream of mushroom soup and was burnt. I know that brown butter is halfway to burnt butter, but apparently the chef didn't know the difference. In addition to being burnt, the sauce had a strange consistency and had dried cranberries, walnuts and goat cheese... the whole thing was disjointed to say the least. We get out for a kid free meal only a couple of times a year and can't help feeling like this was a waste.

The location was next to our hotel and overlooking the water which was pleasant although we opted…read moreto sit inside. The menu had a nice group of options and they had a kids menu as well. I had the scallops with bacon jam which was wonderful. I'd never seen that option before and it was such a great combination-great flavor. One of us had the mushroom sandwich and two had the pizza. We all enjoyed our meal. The service was very good. It was a good option for dinner.

We discovered this spot on our recent trip and it was INCREDIBLE! What we loved:…read more- Our waiter was very cool & great to talk to - The cocktails (a lot of which our waiter had invented I believe) were amazing including my husband's Canadian Tuxedo whisky drink that included a red wine foam. I also loved my frozen espresso martini - The wine list was great and reasonably priced - The food was delicious and a great price for the quality. The brown sugar tart dessert, for example, was so good and tasted a bit like an amazing cheesecake. All the appetizers and mains were perfect too! As we were finishing dinner around 8:30 pm-ish on Friday night, new guests arrived for their Happy Hour which included great food options (that we skipped since we were full from dinner) and specialty cocktails were around $13. Such a great price for such delicious and fun drinks! We'd hoped to come back the following night again but ended up getting tied up with kids' bedtime and missed it. We were bummed since we really wanted to go back to try the Happy Hour and more cocktails!

Amazing doesn't even begin to describe my experience at Atelier in Sidney…read more The service by Cade was beyond anything I've experienced - his brilliant demeanour and knowledge of all the dishes and drinks were top notch. The food we had were the following; freshly made bread + whipped butter, the decadent prawns , chicken pot pie and 3-course tasting menu (pork belly, stunning scallops and he best chocolate torte I have ever tasted. I can't say enough about this food and service. Our only hiccup was the cold draft coming in - but the food and service was so good, that we can overlook. We can't wait to come back!! Thank you for an amazing experience!!

Duncan's best-kept secret just set the gold standard. From the moment we walked into the Old…read moreFirehouse, it felt like we were stepping into a vibe that hits that rare, perfect note: elevated but unpretentious, energetic but intimate. Huge shoutout to Owner-turned-Mixology-Mastermind Jeff, who absolutely crushed it behind the bar -- every cocktail and mocktail was a handcrafted work of art that could hold court in any top-tier city. We're talking serious flavour fireworks here. And April -- what can we say? Her service made us feel like VIPs who owned the joint. She read the room, anticipated every move, and wrapped the whole evening in the kind of hospitality you can't teach: pure instinct, heart, and grace. The food? Next level. Every bite was a flex of flavor and presentation. The kitchen is clearly playing in its own league, balancing creativity with pure culinary muscle. Combine that with an ambience that feels like cozy meets cool, and you've got an absolute home run. If you haven't experienced Firehouse Grill yet, fix that immediately.

Excellent eats and great service. Interesting specials, and a cozy vibe. No notes. Friendly and…read moreattentive staff.

This venue is truly a different experience. Not only was it my first time trying yerba mate, but…read morethe live music was great! The lighting really adds a nice, mysterious ambiance to the venue. For drinks, we tried the kombucha, the yerba mate kombucha fusion, and the nitro horchata mocktail. The horchata was really good; refreshing, creamy, and light, at all the same time! I would highly recommend. I also tried the garrapinadas, which were excellently seasoned and caramelized. The lime gave the caramel a really nice kick! We were able to catch the Alec Shaw performance that night, and the performance was absolutely amazing. The energy in the room, the acoustics, and obviously the performers themselves, provided an amazing experience for everyone. I would highly recommend visiting Mateada if you are looking for some authentic South American food, tasty drinks, and great music!

Amazing service, truly inspiring drinks, excellent ambiance and a staff who really takes pride in…read moretheir work. Miss this experience at your own expense.

Four words: Happy hour house chips. Warm, thin, crispy, yummy salt and pepper flavor. Best potato…read morechips I've ever had! Korean fried chicken was also delicious and made with dark and white pieces. Everything was stick-to-your-ribs good and well-made. Summer tourists, get your grub on here at least one meal during your visit!

8 of us came for Boxing Day brunch. Food was Exceptional, Service was wonderful, barhrooms lovely,…read moreno problem with seating us. We were there 2 hours, our choice, continuing coffee and tea, and they never stopped topping us up. Order any Benedict, or anything with housemade chorizo it's 'stupid-good' I can't wait to get back. Thank you for a GREAT respite from the xmas crazy. I recommend 100% and will return!!

Cute cottage cocktail bar on the island. First stop on our college girls reunion trip and it did…read morenot disappoint. The ambience is cozy with a little nautical flare. Bar seating & a handful of bar top tables located inside. Self serve water crafts and a whole menu of fun cocktails and light bites with locally sourced items. The So Long Summer was a refreshing drink. The owner chatted with us and gave us the run down of all items harvested today. Blueberries being one of them, score! Definitely a must pop in to start off an island vacation.

Great ambience and drinks. Really fun to sit at the bar and watch the bartender do her thing. Light…read moresnacks, not heavy food items, so beware. We stopped before dinner to grab drinks and hummus plate - it was perfect!

Definitely popular among more senior members of our community. It's not for younger; more lively…read morecrowds. Drinks were unique although could've used more alcohol. Equal bar to non bar-seating ration.

Really enjoyed this small local bar. It's full of locals and good vibes. The owners are a wonderful…read morecouple, who power team that place by themselves. The cocktails were fun and delicious. I love anywhere that does traditional egg white sours. Nice little food menu with both snacks and meals. Even got a nice hot towel to clean my hands. Would recommend and go again.

TL;DR: Yes, it's a tiki bar. That's about as far as it goes…read more Drinks: Coming from someone with a rum shelf and a closet of tiki mugs, this was thin. Very limited rum selection, nothing distinctive. The menu reads like flashcards: Trade Winds, Trader Vic's Grog, Saturn. Correct, competent. Vibe: The ambiance is fun and well done. It checks the boxes, but it doesn't push past them. What could be better: Depth. The rum program feels bare, and there's no sense of curiosity. Bottom line: If you don't know tiki, you'll probably have a good time. If you do, have a daiquiri and move on. My review matches what the locals say - Yup, it's a tiki bar.

Great ambiance, good friendly service, a private karaoke room, and stellar cocktails, what more…read morecould you ask for. If I lived here I would definitely become a regular.

The food was great, I don't know why people hate on this place. My mother-in-law, who never eats…read moreseafood or clam chowder, was in love with the one here. The place is a bit dated, but I think that's part of the charm, especially being on the water. Crabcakes were fantastic. I would come back. We had small children with us and they were very accommodating. Other than a snobby couple sitting behind us making some snide remarks about the kids noise level, we had a great experience.

What a great late lunch! Here's the deal. My wife and I rode our e-bikes from Victoria to Sidney…read moreand knew we wanted to have lunch before heading back. It did not disappoint. The place is small but has great views both inside dining and outside dining. Right on the water. Downtown Sidney. Work class view. We were treated and swerved by two young, friendly, and helpful ladies. The crab cakes and chowder was perfect. The Cobb salad was ok: good taste but a relatively small serving with not a lot loaded on. For $24 one should get a fairly hefty salad. But heck, it was still good taste. The salad serving size is the only thing keeping it from being a 5. This is a great spot. Go!