Everything was amazing! Worth the stop! The place was highly recommended by a family member that frequents this brewery. Of course we had to make a stop on our route up island. We all enjoyed our meals. Visited back in August so it's been a couple of weeks. Our table shared the mushroom kalamari and it went fast! It was so good, crispy and balanced, we could have easily ordered a 2nd plate - it was that good! I wasn't too hungry and ordered the West coast chowder with a side of bread. Little did I know this was one of the best meals this summer. I took a photo and ate the rest! I need that recipe! My 2 kids had the pesto pasta and both thoroughly enjoyed it, no leftovers. Husband had the brisket plate. He also enjoyed his flight of seasonal beers. Highly recommended and anyone heading up island or back to Victoria, make.the.stop! Parking was difficult, but it all worked out, there was a 20 min wait. Our regret was not buying the merch, cute shirts for sure! Instead we bought brews to go as host gifts before we left. We were visiting from Los Angeles and can't wait to be back next summer! Round 2 of my west coast chowder and husband wants to try the burnt ends apps! read more

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Great beer, but the pleasant surprise is that their seafood chowder was perhaps the best we had. Great service and fair prices, plus excellent t-shirts... read more

Loved listening to Loretta infuse the place ( from Arther & Loretta) - also great food & drinks. The local place to go & be with anyone special I. Your life. read more

Wow! I'm in awe of the place! The food is excellent! The seafood chowder has actual fresh piece of scallop, 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! read more

This brewery is Amazing!! The beer is fantastic I would highly recommend their award winning Wondering 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 read more

Excellent food value, wonderful service, beautiful patio, and the back section with grass and picnic 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. read more

Yelp definitely didn't let me down steering us in the right spot for a brew and bites. So bright, beautiful, tons of selection and delish scrumptious bites to choose from! Non alcoholic cider was tasty and the seafood chowder is highly recommended! 5/5 will return! read more

Another years camping trip has passed but we always go to rusted rake for an early dinner and drink Can't say enough good this about this place I love sitting on the patio smelling the cedar siding I had the cod burger instead of the Westcoast bowl this time both are great the beer is great and the staff are happy in their jobs and provide top notch service great logo swag and a farm setting I think I told a dozen other campers and all who went came by to thank us saying how great it was read more

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Hands down two thumbs up micro-brews, grub, hospitality, indoor/outdoor seating and live music by solo vocalist playing electric guitar and fiddle this Wednesday night! Visiting the Island first time, our Parksville friends raked us over to this brew pub. Springford farm pastures are adjacent to the pub. We passed by to see 2 very extra large bull steers out front. Some beef from Springford pastures made it onto my plate. I'm thankful for this burger and homemade chips along with a couple Angler IPA's with wife and friend. Good times, food and libations! This place packed out as we arrived early! Go for it! read more

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Pretty cool place with very good beer. Will definitely be back. Dog friendly as well.

Had the chowder and the brisket beef dip! Both were delicious! The brisket was cooked perfectly and the chowder incredibly flavorful and full and seafood! All the beers tried were also delicious. Great service, great ambiance! read more

Super happy we pulled off here on our way through Nanoose Bay. It was snowing but the warmth of the fire place and farmhouse decor was perfected with the snowy backdrop. I might have to move here solely because of how amazing this brewery is!! Ok ok maybe there's many other reasons to love the island but being from the mainland, we are spoiled with great breweries. The thing is, it's rare to find a brewery where the same time and attention that is provided by the brewmaster, is also given by the chef and kitchen staff. We tried the chowder (pictured is the small portion), burger, brisket dip, and kids pasta. All were worth the 5 stars. My ultimate favourite were the house made pickles. Didn't notice if these are for sale in their little merch store but I'll be checking when I made it back sometime. read more

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I'm sorry to say but this place has lost its appeal. The food is highly overpriced and the service is just average. A very average pasta special is just ordinary and comes in at the same price as the best Italian restaurant in Victoria. The bowls, which used to be good has more greens in them then ever and is closer to a salad. The burgers are no better than Papa's or Rod and Gun and twice as much. Note to owner: when you add crap food like chips into a burger it doesn't improve it. It makes it cheap and childish. The burnt ends or mostly dry and over cooked. The quality is just at a par rating. If you really want a similar fair go to the Cedar and Fern in Qualicum. Their brisket on a fried rice patty is incredible. That's what good food taste like. The burnt ends are their signature dish at Rusted Rake but they're not supposed to be literally burnt and dry, Some moisture would be appreciated. I wouldn't say a not to go here but no would say you won't be happy spending the dollars you did not will you be thrilled with the food. read more

The 5 stars is because it is cool and only been open 6 weeks so it's doing a great job. Sitting inside and sitting outside are 2 completely different experiences. Outside, you can smell the barley growing and get a real feel for sense of place and intention. Inside is nice and airy but you could be anywhere. The beer was good. The food is really good!! Everything is really fresh and prepared with attention. Meals out are so expensive these days and we were surprised that the bill was not higher. It was nice to go someplace and not have crazy pricing. All of the staff were really friendly without being overbearing; And that is impressive because it was quite busy. There was a field/orchard outside where kids could run around away from where the food area was which seemed like a nice option for parents and other diners. read more

The wait was worth it for their long overdue reopening. Great atmosphere. Large rough sawn wood roofed patio. Plus big grass area for kids and dogs. Food was excellent. Cobb salad with homemade chorizo. Also the burnt bits appetizer. My friend had the Mac and cheese and commented it needs more salt, so put more salt on it! Good selection of beer on tap too from their own on-site brewery. It was packed but was served in a timely manner. Great place in a perfect setting. read more

Rusted Rake Brewing - Patio in the back - Breweries Near Me - Nanoose Bay, British Columbia

Wonderfully friendly service. We sat in the outdoor area and enjoyed a beautiful sunny day under an umbrella. Great beer flight! We also ate the poutine (gravy was so flavorful!) and the spicy chicken burger with a side of the house salad. Would absolutely return if we're back on Vancouver island! read more

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We were visiting from the mainland and decided to try this place. Upon arriving, we noticed a lineup and knew that had to be a good sign. Wow, we were blown away. This place is great. Delicious food, attentive service, beautiful view. We sat on the patio, where let me tell you the best part...dogs are welcome. The must try is the chowder. Fresh muscles, class, lox and scallop. It could have been a meal in itself, but I'm glad I left room for their feature of the day. The Arctic Char. Hands down the best meal I've had in probably 10 years. We'll be back again...I promise. read more

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If you're in the Parksville area, make a point of going to this fantastic brew pub in Nanoose. The food is phenomenal and the outdoors area is dog friendly, perfect for a sumptuous lunch with your 4legged buddy! We will be back many times... read more

Fantastic little spot in Nanoose bay that's friendly to kids and pets alike. You HAVE to try their Burt Ends (starter) or Smokes Brisket plate (main). read more

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It's not bad, but I miss the old menu. Food quality has been inconsistent. Though not bad enough for me to stop going. Love the deck. Beer good. I've done best with daily specials. One in in particular was a short rib, which was truly memorable. read more

We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and had a table outside. The views were awesome and the space was really laid back. We had the burnt ends appetizer which was delicious! Beers were a bit hoppy for our liking. Service was a bit slow. read more

The food was amazing! They cook their meats very well! The decoration is beautiful and you can see the forest and their barley farm!!! Our waiter Marcie was so kind and even gave some suggestions on where to eat during our time on Vancouver Island!!! 10/10 I suggest eating here! read more

Oh, do I love to go to this restaurant. I am a big fan of the chicken and pickles. I love their homemade pickles. And the chicken is so crave-able. But the service is excellent. Staff are friendly and helpful. I will go out of my way to go to a place with hood service; because good food is awesome, but good service with good food is amazing. I want one of these closer to me so I can go more often. read more

Located just off the highway, this is a hidden local favorite. We arrived about 5 minutes after opening and the parking lot was already over half-full and after our experience we totally got it. I had the Wandering Scotsman's Spruce Tip IPA that was so unique and tasty. My wife had Rosa the Rebel Mexican Lager which was absolutely wonderful. My meal was the Cheese Burger (scrumptious!) and my wife had the Reuben - she said the best she has ever had. Service was home-spun friendly and the atmosphere so welcoming. read more

The best place to enjoy the outdoors with a drink and great food. Peaceful, friendly and wonderful people.

Great beer and wonderful food. Atmosphere inside and out was lovely. In the countryside and quiet.

Overflow cars from Parking lot, almost full parking at 3 pm...this is a seal of approval given by repeat customers. ....And, we go back repeatedly for relaxed atmosphere, well prepared & so tasty fare, just right & pleasant service....ok, am not paid for accolades but they are well deserved. Bunch of us going again this Thurs by unanimous agreement. ENJOY ! .....We certainly will........ read more

A gem in the heart of Nanoose Bay. Brilliantly crafted beer that will please every beer lovers pallet. And the food goes beyond traditional Canadian pub fare. In the last two weeks, we've been here around six times, and each dish was well thought out, delicious, and made with local ingredients. And don't forget about the service. Each staff that we interacted with was charming and kind. It's no wonder this place is hoping. read more

We visited this great spot on our Summer vacation. We sat outside which was beautiful. This is a new restaurant and had recently opened when we visited in July. They were still working out the kinks, but regardless our server was fantastic, and really on top of things. Food was tasty with good vegetarian options, good beer selection. read more

Farm to Tap is the motto here as they grow their own barley for the beer they brew. Chose this spot for dining today, not drinking, so I can't comment on those. Quality clearly means a lot here as evidenced in the preparation of our dinner of seafood chowder, brisket dip and small Caesar salad. Chowder and it's accompanying focaccia (surprisingly sweet) held a bounty of fresh seafood including clams and mussels in the shell, an excellent scallop, both hard and cold smoked salmon in a heavily dilled cream stew. An excellent choice as it can be a meal on its own. Brisket dip was served hamburger style with cheese. Not very smoky, it was still nicely cooked with some crusty bits. The au jus was saltier than most so less was more. Caesar salad wasn't your typical romaine salad. Instead, it was a mix of arugula, baby kale and some other types of lettuce, heavily covered with a zesty lemony dressing, plus crispy bacon chunks. Very good flavor with the tangy and savory profile. Our server was very personable and took great care of us. Very enjoyable visit and highly recommended. read more

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Great food and service definitely recommend Love that the outside has a dog friendly space read more

Great little place to kick back and relax! Foods great as are the drinks! Nice place to bring friends, family and guests visiting the island. read more

Great lunch! We came through on our way to Qualicum. Perfect just off the highway. Great beer and salad was huge! Tasty and the service was excellent. Highly recommend. read more

Try the Burnt Ends! Incredible. Great service and atmosphere too. You can bring your dog too.

Go out of your way to go here. We did and were delighted. They are very busy on weekends with people lined up at the door when they opened. Loved the ambiance read more

My family and I went here during our visit to the island. Three stars for the food, it is delicious. The space is also well decorated, and the staff was good. I can't recommend a visit though, due to the management. I don't know if she's the manager or the owner, but we saw her talking down to patrons, shaking her head at people, and being really passive aggressive. If that doesn't matter, then the food is good, but it made our experience unpleasant. read more

The chicken and pickles is amazing! Also the clam chowder with the salmon is a perfect pairing with the beer. Great atmosphere.

The old local favourite Rusted Rake is reborn anew as Rusted Rake Brewing. It's a great place to enjoy an afternoon beverage with a side of great gourmet food or come for dinner . Wonderful atmosphere and good eats. I had breakfast and it was served with a smile , great service and a 100 percent repeat recommendation read more

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Had lunch here on Saturday, Sept 17th. Parking lot was packed when we arrived so were expecting a wait, but got seated right away. We both had the seafood chowder - excellent! Creamy, rich and full of seafood - mussels, clams, shrimp, perfectly grilled scallop and a large piece of smoked salmon. Served with a piece of grilled bread. A bowl was more than plenty for lunch. Oh, and the beer was good too! read more

Went in a group of 12. Friendly staff, quick service, very accommodating. Chicken appy, burnt ends & chicken sliders were a raving success. Salads were nice and fresh. Check this place out! read more