I was in locals recently over a week ago and had an enjoyable evening. Our server Georgette was very attentive and kind with recommendations. The setting was lovely and quiet and food was fantastic, our first time here but will definitely come back again read more

Hard to go wrong here! The food is top notch and the service is always above par. One of the best places to eat in the area. From breakfasts to dinners AAA+++ read more

Fantastic space! Great food and desserts. Friendly customer service. For an area limited in good food options this place exceeded expectations. We dined here 2 days in a row. Only complaint was the slightly pricey menu, and almost too slow service. read more

Hard to complain about a place that is a local favourite. I don't like how the parking situation is very clear and had to walk around the building in the rain to get to the door. Came in on a Saturday afternoon for brunch and it was decently busy but we managed to get seated right away. I'm a fan of the rustic decor while it's not like that for everyone so your taste may vary. It had a good view of the river and lawn with a big open window. The food itself was good, not great but just good. It's a bit on the higher priced fare as most dishes are priced around the mid $20 mark. There was a very hot blonde server that looked like a young Britney Spears. Kudos. Also the complimentary blueberry muffins at the end of the meal were very good and appreciated. read more

This restaurant has an old rustic fine dining vibe to it. We came here on a Saturday afternoon and it was busy. I like that they offered a brunch option along with their normal menu. We got the Salish Sea Omelette and the Seafood Pasta, both of which were delicious. Our waitress also brought us some complimentary mini blueberry muffins which were so tasty. I probably would've bought some to take home if it was on the menu. I also liked that they gave out some chocolate mints at the end of our meal. Overall a decent restaurant with tasty dishes for a little above average price. read more

Locals - Seafood pasta - Seafood Near Me - Courtenay, British Columbia

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Really nice old house. Great food and service. One of the better places to eat around the comox valley. If you're looking for the west coast experience look no further read more

We went to Locals primarily because it was next to our hotel. In the end it was truly a world class experience. Our server was very prompt and engaging as well as the excellent combination of being there when needed and unobtrusive when necessary. I had the French Gnocchi in truffle garlic mornay and was blown away. Certainly the best I've ever had. My partner had the mussels appetizer which was more than enough for a main course in a spectacular fennel cream sauce. For my main I had the mushroom risotto with a beautiful selection of fresh mushrooms in a lightly prepared risotto. We didn't have room for dessert but did enjoy the complimentary coffee meringue. The chef at Locals is a standout and the staff exemplary. Highly recommend a meal here for a top notch experience. read more

The food is beautifully presented and the service is good. This is the place to go for a special lunch or dinner, but the cost/price makes it not the place to go every week. read more

Upscale cuisine, my palette isn't very sophisticated so i did find much appealing on the menu. The noodles the served me sans seafood were delicious and fresh. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meals. Nice decor.. read more

Locals is located next door to the Old House hotel. Located near the mouth of the Puntledge River, this heritage building provides a warm and intimate atmosphere. Finding Locals was a very accidental, but pleasant discovery when we were staying in Courtney. The indoor dining room was fully booked on a Friday evening but there was plenty of room on the inviting large, scenic patio surrounded by a beautiful garden and walking path. The service was fantastic. After being seated, within a couple of minutes, we had a pleasant server who brought water and took our drink order and delivered it within minutes. Our server was also polite and informed about the food and wine choices. After discussing the menu, we decided on the Comox Valley charcuterie boardand beef tenderloin. Unfortunately, we dove into the charcuterie board and forgot to take a picture. The pasta accompanying the beef tenderloin was al dente with a phenomenal mushroom beef sauce. The beef was tender and melted in your mouth. I would order this dish again! We had a wonderful experience and would recommend it to anyone in Courtney or visiting from out of town! read more

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I was a bit worried when the wine I chose was no longer available but still on the menu but that was the only disappointment to the evening. We shared the raclette and apple salad for the starter which came split into two plates. The presentation was lovely and the salad was very interesting, a bit different and tasty. I had the delicious seafood trio. Not only were the fish offerings beautifully prepared and presented but the same attention was given to the vegetables that complemented the fish. I also really enjoyed the polenta. My husband had the prawn and scallop curry and he enjoyed every morsel of this succulent dish. We were pleased to be offered an amuse bouche to start and then a tiny sweet with our coffee (we were too full to order dessert but the little raspberry ganache was delightful!). The service was attentive and friendly. The room was pretty loud but there was a large group dining together. read more

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Do you love old character homes, wood beams, delicious foods, comfortable dining and friendly service? Then make reservations now, you won't regret it. My mother lives in the area and took me here for lunch. We loved our time here. The menu is diverse, well thought out and fresh; most items are made in house. They served tiny muffins to start, these were our least favourite as they tasted stale and bland - but they were complimentary and would've satiated anyone who needed it, so kudos to them for thinking of and offering these. For our lunch mains we had potato crusted fish and portobello mushroom on polenta. The fish was perfectly crusted and flavoured, served on a large bed of salad - this is the second time my mom has ordered this here, she really likes it. The mushroom and polenta I had was such a well rounded dish of flavours and textures, truly bravo. Neither of our dishes were heavy or oily, just deliciously fresh and well balanced with a generous helping of greens - we both cleaned our plates because it was so good, we were definitely full - the portion size was great, but the balancing of ingredients the kitchen does didn't leave us overly stuffed and feeling gross (thank you!). The vegan chocolate mousse cake was fabulous and went perfectly with a hot coffee. Such a beautiful dining experience. The old style glass window partitions they are using for covid are very classy. And it was perfectly decorated for Christmas. We'll done Locals! We'll be back for sure. Thank you! read more

Locals - Just a little Christmas decor, I was too busy enjoying my fabulous guest to take any more photos, sorry ;) - Seafood Near Me - Courtenay, British Columbia

I give this place full props for buying and supporting local farms and businesses that supply the ingredients. Great Ambience, Service and Location.. Extensive Wine Menu.. Wanted to start with something small and go from there to see what I liked or didn't like... Came here because the searched mentioned 'brunch' but came to find out that they only serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday.... Started with the Fish Chowder and an order or Artisan Bread and Butter.. Yes - there was a TON of fish in that small cup but the soup literally tasted like someone threw some fish in a pan and added Half-n-Half and loads of sugar... The soup was SWEET as in Ice Cream sweet... didn't know that was normal and NO TASTE whatsoever... NONE.... Added a ton of salt and pepper to get some flavor.... Also ordered Artisan Bread with Butter. The plate same with some kind of pumpkin bread and another variety, and a very small dash of butter which was just enough for one slice... At this point, decided not to order anything else, paid the bill and left... The likelihood of coming back here is very low... read more

Locals - Fish Chowder with Artisan Bread and Butter - Seafood Near Me - Courtenay, British Columbia

Great food, great service, wonderful atmosphere for a special occasion dinner for a date or party.

We (not locals) met up with friends for lunch today. Our servers were prompt and professional, which we appreciated. We had the rockfish with potato rosti, which was very nicely done. We sat chatting idly, catching up on all the news (it wasn't busy or we wouldn't have stayed at the table) and not once did the server make us feel rushed. The lavender meringues at the end of our meal was a nice touch. This is still one of my favourite places at which to dine when we're on the island. Kudos to all! read more

The food is good and good portions. Prices are on the high end but I assume most of the customers are from the attached hotel. I recommend getting the charcuterie and cheese boards. If the pate is in fact made in house, the chef has some skill. The restaurant has a great feel. The location is wonderful on the walking trail and river front. Get a table outside if you can in summer. The restaurant was only 50% full the entire time we were there and the kitchen was slow. At least 45 minutes between each course, so have your phone charged or things to talk about at the table. We came in tasked for a table, we were told they only had one table left and it was the worst table they had. Honestly the tables only negatives were the visible spiders and the very small hornets nest. But we were outside so no big deal. What annoyed us was the fact we walked by 5 tables that were perfect for our party size. 2 tables were never used in the 2+ hours we were there. Don't lie to me they are claimed and if so many are Reserved put a sign on them. read more

Ambience here is nice, and the patio area has a nice array of space heaters and nice views of foliage outside. Staff were quick to seat us but just ok on speed there-after, and down-right slow to pay. Might be due to staffing shortages. The food is good, but nothing great (other reviews that describe how this place's best feature is the ambience are spot on.) We had the salmon sandwich which was quite good. We opted for the Caesar Salad which was probably the high point for the food. The seafood crepe was not good at all and we couldn't even eat half of it. It seems like it's smeared in yellow mustard, cheese, and just wasn't appealing. Try some other places in Courtenay before Locals. read more

Very nice local place, surrounded by an old hotel and a beautiful garden. The food is delicious and service is super pleasant. Definitely a place not to miss when In Courtenay. read more

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What a find! This is one of my favourite breakfast & lunch spot in town AAA+++ if you haven't tried it you really must.

Good food reasonably priced. Nice ambiance. Friendly staff. Plenty of parking. Xxxxxxxxx read more

Ambiance is top tier. Menu is easy but exceptional. Food is very delicious and presented in the most elegant way. Worth the price.

The ambiance is the thing here. Inside and out this is a nice place. I rate the service as top notch. Really good. The food? It's ok. Bland. All talk no action. No flavor. Food for older folks? Dunno read more

MUST TRY! This local classic/fine dining serves out of the world food, desserts, wine and excellent service. For the price you pay, every bite is worth it. The dining room has a classy and elegant vibe. Their attention to details is appreciated. It reminded me of my French dining experience. Before my Locals Seafood Linguine was served, they brought me this complimentary fresh shrimp and goat cheese on bruschetta. It was a very delightful surprise! That was my first take of freshness from this restaurant. They also brought me a slice of pumpkin seed bread with this mixed vegetable spread made of chick peas, pumpkin, potatoes and spice. Again, so fresh and flavourful, especially on this piece of warm bread! The Seafood Linguine was served on a hot hot plate which keeps the flavours more delicious. First things that caught my eyes were the huge scallop and jumbo prawns, not to mention about the creaminess and the chubby mussels! The whole presentation was very appetizing already. The scallop was cooked perfectly! Wait until I took my first bite, the freshness bursted inside my mouth at once! The white fish and the candied salmon added another layer of texture and taste to this divine dish. The portion is perfect although I'm sure I could have 2 of these plates. However, I wanted to save room for dessert. Fall is the season for some pumpkin dessert. This seasonal pumpkin mustard (Rhonda's Fall Harvest Delight) was smooth and refreshing. It was on their 3-course menu but you can order just the dessert. The flavours of pumpkin, pecan, popcorn, caramel, maple orange and vanilla in different forms go so well together. The acidic and sweet orange breaks the richness of pumpkin and pecan. That will keep you going and going... When I paid the bill, the server gave me another surprise - a cocoa and cashew chocolate! What a piece of fine chocolate! This place is great for special gathering or when you just want to treat or pamper yourself or your love ones! read more

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Every meal I have ever had has been exceptional. I always take visiting guests there for a special meal and have heard nothing but raves.

Very disappointed in the customer service, not the table service but the lack of willingness to seat us at a mostly empty restaurant when earlier had been told they do not accept patio table reservations and when we came to sit at the patio they would not seat us in case reservations for inside wanted the patio Confusing read more

Top quality ingredients, quality and presentation, excellent food and one of Comox Valley's top restaurants

I love that locals sources their food from the Valley. I also love the house that it's located in. The food is good, it just doesn't leave me wanting more. read more

Excellent food and presentation, friendly customer service. Restaurant has a quaint seaside cottage vibe

In Courtenay for a quick visit and stopped in for a magnificent lunch! A lovely and welcoming setting with waitstaff that was very friendly and accommodating. We were instantly charmed when my father-in-law was allowed to order oysters from the dinner menu at lunch. We enjoyed the Salmon Tartar to awaken the palate. I ordered the lamb burger which was topped with a taste bud gripping blue cheese and lemon aioli! The meat was juicy and well prepared, and the natural lamb flavor shined through in every bite! Highly recommended! read more

The food service was great the food was bussing but the price was a little to much for me

My BC family adventure took us to Locals. A beautiful heritage house with thriving flower gardens located right on the water. It has a vintage feel with stone walls and exposed beams; they also have a covered patio. BC is very environmentally aware, even their restaurants. They source everything locally to, not only minimize the footprint, but the close the 'producer-consumer gap.' Their menu identifies where the ingredients came from. I don't know about you, but I like knowing who else I'm supporting when I eat at restaurant. We started with drinks and apps. My Aunt and I split the Vegetarian Aloo Tikki($14) and my Dad and Uncle got the Seared Jumbo Scallops($17). The Tikki was savoury and fabulous. It had mixed bean sprouts with tamarind, pickled veggies, dates all piled on a tender Indian potato cake with a mint and cilantro sauce. It was an unusual mix, in both taste and texture, but it worked with just a hint of curry flavour. It wasn't spicy, but it definitely hit the spot. The gents made quick work of their scallops. They were beautifully served on a lettuce leaf with smooth carrot and cream puree. Fancy! 3 of us ordered the same entrée, because we simply couldn't order something else after we saw it. 3 words: Prosciutto Wrapped Halibut($34). How can you say no?? My Aunt wanted to try something else, knowing she could sample off someone else's plate; she chose the Jumbo Prawns & Scallop Thai Curry($35). The halibut steaks were divine. The thick halibut absorbed just a little of the prosciutto flavours and was served on baked polenta with veggies. I think if I come back here, I'll have a hard time NOT ordering this again. My aunts jumbo pasta dish arrived as advertised. The prawns and scallops took up most of the bowl! The seafood and rice took to the sweet coconut broth and mild heat of the green curry. Simply delicious. In between ordering and courses, our server would bring us a sample of a dish. I've rarely experienced getting 1 sample, but 3?! Over the time of our visit, we received 3 different samples to try and each of them were delectable. From ceviche right to hand-crafted chocolate filled treats, they're doing their best to reel you in for the next visit and if I lived nearby, it would have worked! I'm surprised more restaurants don't give samples. *HINT HINT* The service was perfect. Each person was professional, but very personable. It's always nice when you all can have a few laughs. If I ever return to the Comox Valley, I'll be back! read more

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My family has been eating at locals for years and years and we have yet to be disappointed. The food is always exquisite and fresh. Service is wonderful and it is a beautiful atmosphere. read more

Fantastic ambiance with decent food. I'm not sure it's worth the price though. A couple of vegan options on the menu, and I chose the 'crab' cakes (2.5/5). They were quite flavourful (bit spicy) but the portion left a lot to be desired since it only two small pieces. A few things to make this better would be to make the chickpeas crispier, roast the cauliflower more, and add flavour to the aioli (which didn't taste like much but was quite creamy). I enjoyed the purée under the crab cakes, but the crab cakes themselves were more like falafel in terms flavour and texture, which threw me off a little. Perhaps a different seasoning could be used. read more

3.5/5. My husband and I came to this restaurant for our last night of our vacation. The atmosphere was nice and romantic and not to busy around you if you wanted to share a nice meal with someone. Unfortunately we found for the price of the food and the taste of it all it fell short. We had the pork belly scallops and prawns were quite good. The bread of course always my favourite was good although since your paying for it I think a herb butter or oil would have paired with it better. I had the bacon wrapped beef tenderloin was over cooked to the medium rare I asked for. It was good not great, the taste wasn't amazing for the price and I think the sauce they used and the onions over powered it a bit too much. The portion size was perfect though. The green curry prawns and scallops that my husband had was quite bland even with the Kim chi side. Perhaps not the best order from them but was hoping it would have a bit more flavour. The creme brûlée trio was great and always a favourite of mine. We also had an old fashioned (great) and a melon Bellini (great) and black raspberry mojito (delicious). We were also hoping for a really nice view of the pier which did not happen, but it was a very well maintained park like area. The service was good. So overall we were slightly disappointed, it was definitely a good meal but just not a great meal. read more

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I had the portobello mushroom eggs benny. I'm a big fan of eggs benny and I'd say that I'm often very critical, but this place had a great one! The home made biscuit was really the star of the show, as well as the perfectly cooked eggs! Friendly service as well made the experience perfect! The quiet pavilion was a quaint setting for a restaurant, hidden in a small island town. The perfect brunch spot! read more

Locals - Portobello mushrooms, spinach and roasted red pepper on a home made biscuit - Eggs Benny - Seafood Near Me - Courtenay, British Columbia

Rarely do I offer five stars. A restaurant has to be truly superb to to breathe in the rarified air of a five star Davo rating. Well Locals is darn near the best restaurant I have been to in North America. It's a beautiful place at a wonderful resort hotel. We needed to book and went in to the main dining room in the early evening. First I must say the room itself is a class above most. Second, the tables are stylishly laid and the staff are, as a group, the best I have encountered. So, to the food. The seafood chowder was very nice. The bread was equally good and the little beet salad, especially prepared for my wife, was wonderful. I ordered a bison, bacon, mushroom, pasta dish which was world class. My wife ordered a trio of seafood with a Japanese coleslaw. The scallops, prawns and crab were absolutely as above. Truly world class! The we had desert. Oh boyoboyoboyoboy! Silky smooth crème brulee in three different flavors, a lemon meringue cheesecake, cherry pie and other wonderous stuff made us seek a second helping. While the cost was a little more than most, it still represented great value for money. The only disappointment was the noise. We sat in a quiet corner for a romantic interlude over dinner and were dismayed when 10 rowdy youngsters were seated right next to us. Of course we could have asked to be moved, but that would have meant...moving; and we were a little too relaxed, and filled, to be bothered. This is a great restaurant in a great hotel in a wonderful little town. read more

Beautiful place. Cute patio in a really old building. The food was really good - not stellar but certainly well above average.

Expensive for what you get and lack of variety. Gave it a try a few times. Nice patio though

Phenomenal food!! It's not cheap, but worth every cent and then some. Highly recommend!!!

We had made reservations for our anniversary dinner. What was supposed to be a special dinner was ruined by the worst service I have had in a very long time. It started off well enough with our drinks and salad arriving promptly, but after that we didn't see our waiter for 45 mins. In that time our dinner still hadn't arrived. When I had the chance to get our waiters attention he curtly said that our dinner would be out in 2 mins. When it still hasn't arrived 10 minutes later I called the manager over to say that we would be leaving and to get the bill for our wine and salad. When given the excuse that the kitchen was busy there was no answer as to why others tables around us (with another waiter) had received their meals. The manager did apologize and offered to give us our meals to go on the house as by this time they were ready. But I wasn't interested in eating reheated fish. Our waiter never offered any sort of apology or explanation as to why he had neglected us or what had actually happened to our meal. read more