Such a cool project place. Built around a tree in a way that you really feel like you are dining in…read morea nature. Great food and the service was fantastic.

This has such a lovely, unique ambience. It is quite cozy, vibrant, and full of character. It does…read moreget crowded, and the service can be on the slower side, but the atmosphere more than makes up for it. In the summer, the live music is a real highlight. Watching locals dance and enjoying the community vibe is such a fun, memorable experience. Food-wise, the green curry bowl with shrimp was amazing. It was flavorful, fresh, and perfectly comforting. A great community spot with lots of charm!

With a fantastic view into the harbor we knew the evening would be great. And the staff and food…read moreprep did not disappoint! Started out with lobster bisque (with a good amount of lobster) and a dozen snails (chef slipped a couple extra!) in a marvelous garlic butter and Parmesan sprinkled over all. Then for entree we enjoyed a wonderfully prepared Herb Crusted Wild Pacific Red Snapper With Creamy Parmesan Polenta, Basil Pesto. I enjoyed the Pan-Seared Nova Scotia Deep Sea Scallops on a fresh bed of lettuce mix and greens. So definitely a restaurant to try but you'll want to plan staying a night or two given they are on an island off the Vancouver island! Rooms are great also with some placed in cabins with views making you feel like you're in a tree house amongst the pines.

Let me begin by staying that we stayed at Hastings house hotel for three nights and dined there our…read morefirst night followed by three mornings of wonderful breakfast that was included with our room. This property is absolutely stunning, the location is private and enjoys wonderful views of Long Harbor in Ganges. The property is a historic site and the manor house where you dine has the most cozy ambience. The Fireplace in the bar seating area is not to be missed! It's elegant, classy & I would classify this as formal casual fine dining. 2 Stars for Dinner & 4 .5 for Breakfasts. Unfortunately, our dinner did not quite meet our expectations. However the breakfast was amazing each day along with the fresh hot muffins delivered to your room each morning. For dinner, 2 STARS only: we started with wine and a cocktail, the whiskey sour didn't have enough bourbon and Lemon was the predominant taste. The wine list is large and beer and other cocktails are available. For our appetizers, we started with the roasted beet and goat cheese salad. The goat cheese was delish but literally served with a stingy total of one or two beets, sliced. no joke. Bread was cold & the seasoned compote butter needed salt. We also tried their soup du jour which was a wild mushroom and very tasty. For our mains, we had the sablefish which was tender and moist, but served over ridiculously goopy cheesy thick polenta. The vegetables served with it however were amazing. The major fail of the night was the scallops which our waitress neglected to inform us were served on a gigantic cold bed of rice noodles with a few red and yellow peppers. It was completely uninspired, lacked flavor, had small over salted & overcooked scallops and it was just wrong..... The texture , the temperature & the proportions. Nope. I should've sent it back. But to be fair at the end of our meal when we shared this, our server did deduct 30% from our total bill. Kudos to Hastings house. All three breakfasts were amazing. Not only the plating and presentation, but the quality of the coffee, teas, juices,& specials of the day along with their normal delish daily breakfast menu. We enjoyed roasted potatoes with rosemary and either eggs Benedict with hollandaise, a pesto, egg dish, another day and a bleu cheese Parmesan cheddar omelette, which was my least favorite. Service always came with a smile and the veranda dining room where they serve breakfast was absolutely stunningly beautiful.

Only restaurant on the island we saw that takes open table reservations, so we got their last…read moreoutdoor table. We skipped straight to entrees and enjoyed the salmon and steak specials, both just under $30. Loved that you can order wine in 6oz, 9oz, or half litre, but if they're going to have a steak special they need a Cabernet or a claret by the glass, something more full-bodied than the Malbec. Salmon had an interesting horseradish-flavored sauce that made for a good balance with the fish. "Greens" turned out to be a salad: lettuce and sprouts with dressing, not cooked greens. My steak came out medium well not medium rare, but they replaced it, no problem. It was a busy Saturday night and every restaurant we've been to on this trip seems to be having problems finding staff. Mashed potatoes were fantastic. Just the right amount of cream and butter (a lot, according to my wife) and with a bit of skin to make the perfect texture. The portion was large but I could have kept eating these til I popped. We had no room for dessert (unless more mashed potatoes were an option). Outdoor seating was what most everyone opted for, although the indoor dining room seats looked very comfortable. Tables outside were appropriately distanced and the garden is well landscaped to provide a beautiful buffer from the street. Wish our catmint would grow as well! Hats off to the gardener.

Wow! Stopped in for lunch and not only was the food amazing but so was the service. I had the wild…read moresockeye salmon burger and it was so fresh and flavorful. I upgraded to the onion rings and they are excellent and beer battered. My husband had the Cajun chicken sandwich which I sampled and it was perfect! Our friends both had different breakfast omelets and they raved about them being some of the best they have had. We will be back for sure!

This place is hopping . Always busy . Great baked good ,…read moregreat sandwiches. The breakfast sandwich and the cheese sticks are awesome . So flavourful. Friendly staff Great coffee and smoothies

Great food treats and great staff! GF peanut butter cookies…read moreare the best. Chowder soup is amazing and filling. Smoothies are worthy. Lots more I could add but suggest you visit and enjoy!

Good service, fresh local ingredients, great ambiance. We'll definitely come back every time we're…read morein town.

I think this is the only hotel in Salt Spring. Lots of airbnb around. We have stayed here 2 times…read moreand the rooms are quite comfortable. The restaurant is now moved to the back unfortunately...no more views of the ocean. The food is decent but service a bit slow. You do get a $40 credit from the hotel when you eat here.

We loved this diner for its relaxed vibe, welcoming staff, and affordable eats. Our party of 8 came…read moreduring brunch and decided to sit outside. From Eggs Bennys to custom orders, due to allergies or food preferences, these guys handled our group with ease and made us feel comfortable and welcomed. Also, don't worry, there were plenty of coffee refills and the food tasted great!

Solid breakfast and lunch food at reasonable prices. Coffee is pretty good here too. My personal…read morefavorite is the BLT sandwich on toast, but the egg dishes are solid.

What a lovely little place! We got to take a peak in the new restaurant about to open, congrats to…read morehis team! By the way, if you want a burrito, be forewarned that they are delicious.....and the size of your head almost!

Best mexican restaurant in salt spring island. Servings are huge, great taste, and friendly staff…read more Also great authentic mexican beverages. I ordered the mahi mahi fish burrito and my sister ordered mahi mahi fish tacos. I'll probably try some chicken next time.

I hope I can rate minus star for this place. My family had a walk on the beach the other day, our…read moredogs' legs were covered with sand and mud. I went to this cafe and asked one of the staff nicely,(not sure he's the owner or the staff) can I wash my dogs leg in your washroom? The staff didn't say"sorry you can not" or "this washroom is for people only". Instead, he looked me in the eyes and said: "not possible!" I don't understand how you can run a business with such attitude to your customers. Maybe because you guys are the only cafe nearby, so you talk with whatever attitude you want. Anyway, we didn't order any food or drinks from this place, because the attitude is already fed me up. Hope you guys will run out of business in no time. And eventually shut down due to your disgusting attitude.

Great staff, great location. They have changed their outdoor area so we can enjoy coffee and…read moresnacks. Please wear your mask and support this local business.

The patio is so perfect for the summertime. Clam chowder and mussels are tasty. We also ordered…read moreoysters; they have Kusshi oysters. It is a bit pricey, but they taste good. Service is slow because there are only 3,4 waiters for that busy restaurant. In general, the restaurant needs renovation.

We dined at oystercatcher for lunch after arriving in salt Spring Island. Their lunch special…read moreseafood tower was what brought us in. We had a very nice window table over looking the harbor and a delicious bloody Caesar and wine to start. That's kind of where it ended. Our waitress was overall inept. Once the seafood tower arrived, we never saw her again. The snow crab clusters were extremely difficult to navigate and very messy. You were given one teeny tiny finger bowl of cocktail sauce, offered no horseradish, and while we had the proper utensils to crack it, We were given one paper napkin each. We asked for additional cocktail sauce to go with the prawns, but she never brought it. The candied salmon on the tower was absolutely amazing as well as the poke and fresh oysters with a delish chilled mignonette. But the Service 100 percent SUCKED!

Amazing Cafe the best chilaquiles great…read more Fresh bread croissant the chocolate cinnamon rolls so good

This is the only place for a hundred miles that serves a Cortado (Gibraltar). And for what it's…read moreworth. It's decent. It's not the best, but considering I haven't been able to find one in 4 days, this hit the spot. The location is beautiful, the staff super friendly and their flair for having the right drinks, the right glasses to serve them in and to provide the most relaxed and inviting space - well, this place is a must visit if you like coffee, want a break in a beautiful setting and are looking for a coffee shop that does more than just 'coffee'.