Persephone was so much more than we expected! We're so used to the little breweries in Vancouver…read morethat are just fun for some tasting flights but Persephone was a whole experience. You can definitely spend many hours on their large farm and not get bored. There's a fun little self-guided tour that takes you throughout the farm to learn how the beer is made and all the extra little things they have, like a chicken coop! There's a ton of different areas to sit in and an orchard and greenhouse and berry farm, and even a bookstore. There is just so much to take in. They also have a food truck on site and other little snacks available. Even some local ice cream :) And of course, there's a large beer selection, but also a lot of cider options. We really enjoyed the few that we tried in our tasting flight and got a lot of beer to take home. Turns out they also have a flat discount if you buy enough beer, which the staff were kind enough to inform us about. We definitely had a great time!

Extremely disappointing experience. The fries were completely dry and stale, and nobody even…read morebothered to clean the table before we sat down. Charging $25 for a burger with this kind of poor quality is completely unjustified and way too high. Definitely not worth it.

After driving by this place too many times I finally made the stop, and had a wonderful time just…read moresitting in this relaxing area. Right in Gibsons, you will see the sign off the main road, and when you turn in it feels like a relaxing retreat of being back in nature, and being able to grab some beverage's of the adult variety. I didn't want to go all in on one cider, so I went with a flight with the help of the lady there. While sitting in their area, the space has other vendors, on the day we were there they weren't open, but you can get some food. There are a number of tables, a see through dome for those rainy days, and even a children's play area if you are also bringing in the young. Their ciders are a nice, refreshing taste, not overpowering in taste, and some grow on you after the first initial taste. It is something were a few were originally a little too light.. then after a few more sips you really want to buy some for the journey home to your own fridge. Two other things of note when you are here, and you can't try, but you have to trust it, they make their own small can sodas, from apple, to hibiscus to peach, and they don't sell these anywhere else, I took a gamble.. and now I have to say I can't wait to go back and buy some more, they also have their own apple juice they sell also.... that's also on the 'take my money' list. If you have some time, especially if you have the ferry booked and need to kill some time, this is the spot to relax, and at the same time maybe get some food, but for sure get something to drink!

Dropped by Sunday Cider on a weekend evening. They share the space with Sea Monkey Coffee Co. and…read moreAnam Kitchen. 8 ciders on tap along with Little Spoon Ice Cream. Cornhole set along with some fun summer events (Sunday yoga and Thursday movie nights). No prices listed on their display board. - Flight ($9.50 for 3) - opted for the pinot/gamay, double muscat and bacchus. All three grape co-ferments were enjoyable and slightly funky. My favourite was the double muscat - Stone fruit ($3.50 for 4oz) - smelled fruity but ending note was strange - Sunday soda ($3.50) - hibiscus tasted like apple juice. Peach was better

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.

My husband and I have been weekly customers for as long as they've been open! We come every Monday…read morefor trivia (and even host occasionally!) The staff are all lovely humans, the space is welcoming and trendy. I don't really drink much anymore but when I did, I absolutely adored their sour beers! They only make it occasionally and I'd literally give up not drinking if they made a batch (it's that good!) Their happy hour menu is really great, tons of options and great value! The main menu has a great variety: our favourites are the poké bowl, big bowl with noodles and chicken and the chicken parm burger!

The hostess was amazing! She went out of her way to get a table ready for us downstairs in the…read moredog-friendly zone. It had a firepit on the table but the heat didn't quite reach us and it was such a cold night. We still got to listen to the entertainment. It was like having our own private area, The only part that lost a star rating is making people go inside to order and pay for our order, like cafeteria style. There is only one person taking the orders and it took forever. However, a waitress will bring the food to your table display the large number on a stand, like you would receive in a cafeteria or mall. So weird. The food was MEH, however. The beer was very bitter, not to our liking at all. I just enjoyed the ambience of the place and the friendly staff, just not the way of how to order food.

When this restaurant first opened, I enjoyed their menu-it wasn't incredible but had a few decent…read morethings I enjoyed. At some point, either new management or a new chef came in and the whole menu was revamped. Three times my family tried it and every time something was wrong-undercooked chicken, bland items or receiving the wrong order. We stopped going because the food was just too inconsistent. The multilevel building is cool and has a nice patio, so it's unfortunate that their kitchen let me down so often. I will say customer service was always decent.

If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would. My friend comes here all the time and she…read moreraves about the Vegan pizza. We wanted to try it so she ordered it for lunch. My other friend ordered a big salad with spicy tofu, and I ordered the Banh mi bowl. It was all amazingly delicious. We were so pleased to see so many Vegan options! But the highlight was the Vegan poutine. None of us had tasted poutine before and this version was amazing! Our server knew what she was talking about and was able to ensure all our dishes were fully vegan. Service was excellent and quick. The place was airy with the bay door open and the music was not too loud. Overall a magnificent experience! Don't miss this place!

Tried to have a beer on a sunny Saturday afternoon somewhere new, searched on maps for breweries…read morearound parksville. Mount Arrowsmith popped up, wishing now they didn't. Drove 15 minutes from our campground to be stood up at the door with the "we are over capacity". Looking around there were many open tables and/or people sitting on patio without food or drink just loitering. With this "over capacity" information we put our name on a "quick waitlist". After 45 minutes of waiting in a seat that we found between many other open tables. We left. Beer looked good, food looks mediocre. Sounds like they build too much infrastructure for their lacklustre "capacity". If you're hungry or thirsty, you may want to drive down to Nanaimo. Probably quicker.

We came at around 5pm and the place was popping. The patio was already full and the restaurant had…read morelots of people inside. You order at the counter and you can either run up a tab or pay as you order. We got the spread to share which is recommended and also a salmon burger with a salad. The spread was quite large and can definitely feed 3 people. The fries were so good. The corn bread was perfect. Not too dry or sweet. The fried chicken was crispy. The sides complimented everything perfectly. The pulled pork was a bit too dry. But other than that it was pretty good. We devoured the whole thing. The beer wasn't really my cup of tea but to each their own. I love the flights so it gave you the perfect opportunity to try a bunch. The girls at the front were super nice and helpful. The food didn't come out super fast but fast enough. There's also one bathroom in the back. Overall loved the vibes here. There's not a lot of parking but you can park on the street as well. I can see why so many people come here

Fun spot to hang out while in Sechelt. We came on a Wednesday night in July, not knowing it was…read moremusic trivia bingo night, and ended up having a great time! The food was a mixed bag, some dishes great, some not so much. The general consensus was the beer wasn't great. But I did enjoy my cocktail! The DJ/emcee for music trivia bingo was a lot of fun. You got to choose your Bingo card. He played songs spanning the decades, but you're also allowed to Shazam. He also walked around, looked at our sheets, and pointed out any songs we may have forgotten to stamp. People from our table one 3 out of 5 prizes given that night! THE DRINKS * Passion fruit fizz - 4.5 stars Lovely thick layer of egg white that gave the drink texture, sharp citrus flavor. Also, props to the staff as my partner ordered the wrong drink for me at first - they let me swap out that wrong order for this drink! * Coast Sour - 3 stars This drink was not for me - too strong, flavors not subtle at all. The beers generally weren't great; a lot of them lacked body and complexity. The best one was the IPA, the worst was the cream ale. THE FOOD * Bayou Bite - 4.5 stars The bun & slaw were good, and we liked the bbq sauce. The breading had a great crunch but we had 2 thinner slices which leads to less juicy chicken and too much breading. * Beer Battered Cod Batch Soft Tacos - 4 stars The fish tasted very fresh, with a nice balanced thin layer of breading and lots of toppings that worked well. Don't let it sit too long or it could get pretty soggy. * Nachos - 1-2 stars I didn't try this or get a photo, but my friend said this was pretty bad.

Chelsea is rude and inattentive. Made eye contact with her when I walked in at about 3 pm on…read moreSeptember 13, 2025 and sat at the bar. Then another patron came in after me. She helped him first (white middle aged man) instead of me, (black female). I ordered a sample of the IPA then she never came back again. Paige was wonderful however, over time she waited on me, I ordered wing, very good and she gave suggestions. She was kind. On my way out, saw Chelsea on the patio, I smiled and said "goodbye." She didn't utter a word to me so then I was sure she had something against me. She needs firing and Paige needs a promotion. Paige is why I ranked in 2 stars instead of 1. I won't be back...ever.

Coming back to the crowded parts of Canada after being way up North. Thought we'd splurge. It was…read moreworth it. This summer popup gives you the chance to revel in the summer produce. The mussel app which I ate before thinking was special! A pastry shell w/ charcoal to make it black & and plump little mussel with herbs was an amazing start. Everything was gorgeous & tasty from there. Friendly relaxed service, short but excellent wine list, creative delicious cocktails- including impressive NA options. The view from the patio - spectacular. My photo is empty but/c we came on a whim - so we were there when it opened. By the time we left it was packed! On the pricey side, but a wonderful splurge. The tasting menu was a spectacular deal and luscious. All I know is that all summer squash should now be baked to a firm done (not mushy), stuffed with savory herby cheese filling & topped with fried onions. I'd go back here in a heartbeat. And try their other restaurants up in Sechelt & Vancouver

We had another exceptional meal in this incredibly beautiful setting. Each course of the tasting…read moremenu not only tasted amazing but also we're beautifully presented. The serving team included the owners/chef and everyone made our experince great. The wine list was a good variety of choices and very reasonably priced. The whole meal exceeded our expectations and the price of the meal was great for the quality and quantity of delicious food. If you are on the Sunshine Coast and love great food, service and ambiance make Osprey a priority, you won't be disappointed! We will definitely be back!