Wow! I'm in awe of the place! The food is excellent! The seafood chowder has actual fresh piece of…read morescallop, smoked salmon, two piece of fish, clams and mussels with grilled garlic bread! Too good to be true! And brisket burnt ends r so amazing top! They also have amazing beer! Glad we found the place!

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.

Was looking for a brewery on the island and Fern and Cedar in Qualicum Beach came up & was close to…read morewhere we were... perfect! We put our name in and the wait was only 15 mins so not too bad considering how packed the place was our server was out going & that always makes for a nice time the 2 piece fish and chips were really enjoyable I especially liked the very thin crispy batter and also the chutney that came with it really different in a good way my wife had the Seafood Chowder with Bannock to start and loved it also the Avocado bowl with Salmon for her main and she said it was just what she needed lots of good nutritious food and the Salmon was cooked to perfection I also had a couple of their great dark ales, would definitely have those again The meals were a good serving enough that we passed on dessert As for price point a little more than other places but not out of line considering the quality of the ingredients and the serving size I wouldn't hesitate to return for another very enjoyable meal thx to all at Fern and Cedar

This is our second time returning to fern + cedar after our last trip to Parksville. The brewery…read morehas a very generous selection of rotating taps. The food is fresh and good quality cook - not overly done and they consider plant based options with a side menu for. I am not a vegetarian but feeling really full and good after the citrus avocado bowl with grilled tofu. There's indoor, indoor with covering and a nice patio space for seating. Service was good - the server somehow knew I don't eat spicy and provided a small portion of non-spicy veggies for me. We came later at night and there's ample free street parking. Definitely recommended.

Nice little local brewery with way above average food and cool ambiance with board games to boot…read more Came in on our way driving from Victoria to Ucluelet for a decent beer and dinner after a long day of hiking and driving. We were pleasantly surprised by a small, but nice brewpub with board games to boot. They didn't have any tables for four because of reservations, but we were able to sit at the bar and set our kids up with a game of Battleship while we had some beer and food. The beer wasn't world class, but also didn't disappoint. The unicycle sour IPA, was my standout, but the porter and monster mash IPA were also good. The rest were fine, but not amazing. The food was (if anything) better than the beer. The plain cheese pizza my son got was good and had nicely browned cheese all over. The sauce was a bit on the sweet side, but not unpleasantly so. I'd probably lean more into pizza next time even if it's a bit too carb heavy. The spuds (potato wedges) were only OK. I got the Thai chicken salad, which was spicy with great greens and good chicken. Nice and fresh. My wife seemed to be less enamored of her bahn mi burger, but still said it was good. The service was attentive and happy to accommodate us and our kids. Would definitely come again.

There was a good selection of board games. The bathroom was very clean. The pretzel was really…read moregood because it wasn't greasy and there wasn't too much salt. The service was friendly and attentive and the cooks made the food super fast. The French press earl gray was very good. And when you added the cream, it felt like the creaminess wrapped around your tongue in a warm delicious hug. The ambiance was perfect and it had indoor-outdoor seating. It was a great family restaurant.It was overall a great experience.

So good! Delicious beer and smash pizza. If you don't know what smash pizza is, look it up- very…read moreinventive. Sat outside with our puppers at our feet. It was great!

Stopped in for a few pints on the way home from Victoria and sat at the bar. Tried the pilsner,…read moregolden honey ale, black and tan and the lager. All the beers were great. Menu looked good, but didn't try anything. Will definitely be back.

Great patio and really tasty beer selection. We tried most of the beers available and they were all…read morereally tasty. Also loved that they had the beers available for purchase in cans to take home. The beer cheese and pretzels were delicious.

Great brews and great service! Central local easy to get to and from. Taps are a plenty and the…read morechowder is top shelf!

Spot on with the brews and food! We stopped at Land & Sea for lunch on our way to Port Hardy. The…read moreinterior is really west coast vibes, high ceilings with a canoe above with wooden accents. We managed to snag a bar table outside in the sunshine and got down to business. It is so rare to see a pickle dip on a menu and being a pickle obsessed connoisseur (yes I've been to pickle fest) I had to order it as an appy. My husband and I devoured it in about 5 mins. Great choice to pair with a salty ripple chip! For our mains, I got the oven baked chicken wings which I give full props on the crunch factor for an oven baked wing. My only qualm was the hot sauce was more like a sweet salsa. Totally fine if that's your vibe but I would maybe rebrand it as abit like a sweet salsa over a hot sauce. When I think wings and hot sauce, I'm thinking something more like a Franks. I also was thrilled when our server asked if I wanted it on the side as the wings stay even crispier if you put the sauce on after and I was so happy she shared this as it was a great reco. My husband ordered the corn nachos and holy moly these were delicious. Amazing amount of toppings and great melted cheese ratio to chip. Slam dunk on these! I would go back simply for these! On the beer side we both loved the Foeder Vienna Lager - so delish. And I loved that they carry Nonnys as I love a good non alc option!

Fantastic experience! The sour beer was delicious, the mussels were amazing, and the staff were…read moresuper friendly and fun. Plus, the music was great! Highly recommend this brewery!

Beer was Mid and lacked flavor. The ambiance of the place was warm and inviting, the fire place was…read morebeautiful

Cute little brewery that serves both beer and full coffee bar. There's a good menu too!…read more6-7 kinds of beer on tap and an equal array of coffees. The beers are solid. But very average. An average selection of bar foods as well. But the best one yet was the eggnog latte with rum! Must try!!

Great patio! Lots of heating for cool winter months, dog friendly, great service and drinks. Very…read morelaid back, no pressure to rush out. Can't say how any food was as I was only there for pints, but the soups and sandwiches I saw walking by looked great!

just really good food and fresh beer at reasonable prices. don't hesitate. Friendly service ,…read morecentral location. I

I think they call this a nano brewery It so much fun to be…read morethere it's like a passion project only open Wednesday and Saturday afternoon it seems everybody is know everybody and all love this place Are server was awesome helping us find seats and advising us on beers You feel right at home like you in someone's rec room The funky vibe is definitely part of the charm Don't come here looking for personal space and quiet conversation as you are going to meet and mingle and smile Great off sales and swag also

Mind. Blown. Wha...?! It's in a small section of what (looks to be) an old hotel. The inside is…read morecharmingly disheveled and packed to the rafters with friendly, fun-loving people. Dave Paul (the Owner) is easy to spot as he is quite tall. But even if he wasn't tall, you'd meet him eventually. He's a guy with a career in hospitality and he intuitively works a room with a laid-back fun-loving style and easy laugh. He started with kit home brew years ago, but really began making awesome beer when he went all-grain. The beers are delicious. The merch is high quality (we bought 2 tshirts, we loved it that much). Make sure they're open before you make the trip. But if you do go, don't let the exterior fool you. Dive into the rabbit hole head first. There's a jovial party inside that you don't want to miss.

Cute stop near downtown Ladysmith. We were passing through on way to Nanaimo on a Tuesday at 5pm…read moreand nothing else was open! They had around 20 beers available and food. The food looked good but we only stopped for a beer. Service was friendly. They had an outdoor area which would be great except for today as it is 94! :)

I was so happy we stopped here! The food was absolutely delicious . Our favourite things was the…read moretaco crunch wrap but the taco crunch wrap was also the most expensive think we ordered. The hummus and soup were homemade too. All so good!!