Always a nice experience. The servers are great and the menu is very salt spring and very nice

The best mussels I have had in a very long time. Local mussels, which are mostly very large in a broth with butter, white wine and crema fraiche. The focaccia that went with it was perfect. For entree the pork jowl had a nice combination of fatty skin that would melt in your mouth and also a lot of fresh tasty vegetables cooked to perfection. A very good variety of vegetables. The mushroom risotto was amazing too with the same set of vegetables. To close the desserts are pretty good too: the chocolate cake, the pear and the crepe brûlée. The best one was the crema brûlée. read more

We just came back from an aMAZing dinner at Twig & Buoy! Exactly the island dining experience we were hoping for. We had a reservation, and were seated at a single 4-top that sits alone, outside the main dining room, near the kitchen, across from the lounge. At first I felt it was a bit awkward... isolated, near the supplies, and by the food pass etc. I thought, "were we put here because we had kids?" But we were quickly able to put any worries aside and really enjoy the location. It almost felt like we had the VIP spot. We were in a vantage point to observe all the kitchen action including the busy wood-fired oven. The owner/chef was a pizza making machine, all while working like clockwork with the kitchen staff, and dusting herself off of all the flour to greet people with a smile if the servers were busy. She seemed very zen, everything operating smoothly. As smooth as the nice jazz in the background. She made a point to speak briefly with us a couple times, and made friendly gestures from the kitchen to our kids to keep them engaged.. We started with the seafood mushroom caps. Even though our kids like crab and some of the other good stuff that goes into these, they weren't very impressed. We were though! Nice and savoury, the mushrooms were maybe a tad undercooked, but they were a solid starter. The dinners were what really shined. The kids each had a pizza - one had the "It Is What It Is," with bacon, salami, and roasted garlic. Zowie. Did that have a good flavour! High quality bacon, great sauce, and an amazing crust. The other had a Margherita - like the traditional, but with some cherry tomatoes and a little extra flavour zing in the sauce and on top. Both pizzas were fabulous. As good or better than many we've had in parts of Italy. My wife and I each had some meaty entrees. I had the "FaceTime Me", which was a succulent piece of pork with crispy crackling skin and the BEST apple accompaniment to pork I've ever had - a delicious and smooth apple gastrique. My wife had "Don't Be Shia leBoeuf", a yummy braised short rib. Both were with new potatoes, cabbage, and a wonderful assortment of lightly cooked veggies, including romanesco broccoli, broccolini, purple cauliflower, and a whole host of others. We finished our dinner off with a classic creme brule. Done just right. We were here on a Friday of a long weekend, and a sign was turning people away. We maybe would have liked to stretch the evening out a bit longer, but aside from that, this evening was near perfect. read more

Twig & Buoy really gets it right- from the cozy rustic decor to the lovely jazz playing when you walk in. The food is a creative spin on comfort food that goes a little beyond the usual island fare. The menu offers a nice spectrum of casual to fine options to suit your mood. My husband ordered the Bison Ribs, which were glorious- they were sitting on a pretty nest of cauliflower, squash, potatoes and coleslaw. The house-made mustard they were dressed in was really lovely, and we mopped up the last drops with my pizza crust. I'd gotten a lamb pizza (called The Salt Spring, I think?) that was perfectly fired out of their wood oven. But truly one of the best parts was the attentive service. We had one of the owners, Andy, helping us that night and she couldn't have been more wonderful. When she found out it was my husband's birthday, she brought a creme brûlée out and torched it table side. We just moved to the island, so this kind of friendliness really makes a difference. All this adds up to a fantastic dining experience- we'll definitely be back! read more

This is a hidden hot spot! Great food, great service, fun place to have an amazing meal. Twig and Buoy have taken a diamond in the rough and polished it. We had meals out 4 times while on the island this was the most surprising. Be sure to get reservations, the locals flock to this place. This was our 2nd time to the island 37 years ago there was hardly anything there. Remember this is a small island in Canada, prices are reasonable. Do not expect a Michelin Star restaurant, yet the best part is they strive to be there. read more

I love the fresh clearly defined tastes. There is a balance and complexity with out muddying of taste. I love the quality of the raw materials! read more

I am surprised to see any positive reviews here. If a friend asked me if I'd recommend that they eat at the Twig & Buoy, I'd tell them that they'd not only be wasting money but they'd also be ruining a day on an island that is otherwise paradise. From reserving to the end of the meal, this was an entirely negative experience: First impressions count: The building itself might be nice but I almost didn't want to keep our reservation when we drove up & saw all the clutter on the grounds. There were old tables & chairs on the lawn (or is that just a weird outdoor seating area?). Kids bikes and racks of some sort were piled at one side of the parking area. It didn't seem like the high end restaurant we expected. Reserved a table for 5pm: Of course, when we arrived, the restaurant was empty & quiet except for the music, loud instrumental. They wanted to seat us at a tiny, cramped table near the door so we asked to sit at a bigger table by the window. They reluctantly moved us to a tiny, bistro table in a corner under the speakers. Again, I asked to please sit at a larger table by the window. They argued that they had other reservations but it turned out that those reservations were not until 7:30 so the whole confrontational seating process was completely unnecessary. Our meal: we both decided to have the strip loin steak with shrimp, baby potatoes & focaccia bread for just over $33. Sounds good right? DON'T order it. They were not even close to rare (what we both wanted). The steak was barely pink. I was served 3 massive potatoes. Baby potatoes shouldn't be any bigger than a ping pong ball & should be sweet. It's the middle of the growing season in farm country so there's no excuse. There was also 1/2 cob of corn on our plates & it was so overcooked that the kernels were dehydrated & shriveled. The bread must have been put in the pizza oven to re-warm. Sadly, it was charred to a black crisp, nowhere near the chewy texture that you'd expect with focaccia. We both agreed that the meal was tasteless. I almost wanted to ask for salt & hot sauce. Anything to wake up my poor suffering taste buds. Noise: As the restaurant began to fill up & become loud with conversation, the music continued to blare in the background. What's the point in a building that obviously has acoustic issues? There is nothing to stop the noise from carrying. We were getting so overwhelmed by the volume, we decided to skip dessert & leave. Sad because I was hungry still, having not eaten my dinner. We asked for our bill & decided to go elsewhere for dessert. Feedback: The server didn't bother to ask us at any point if our dinner was okay. Although I've read in some of these reviews that the pizza is somewhat worth the risk, why take a chance? Prices range from $10 for dessert to $33 for entrees. I'd say they can have the one star because they have somewhat of a nice distant ocean view. read more

Everything about this place was amazing! The food, the people, the service. A charming place with the perfect selection of comfort food. Can't wait to come back! read more

Twig And Buoy - two pizzas on a table - Salad Near Me - Saltspring, British Columbia

Great quality food. The carpaccio was excellent, the mussels were top notch. Haven't tried the pizza yet, will be in our radar for next visit! read more

We arrived with mixed expectations having seen a 2 1/2 star rating on yelp. It was however, recommended by our Airbnb host. The interior was s mixed collection of styles but had a friendly atmosphere; Miles Davis music was playing in the background. Our waiter was excellent at recommending several food choices. We opted for the pumpkin risotto and Salt Spring muscles. Both were delicious although a tad bit salty. We finished with an absolutely delicious crème brûlée. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Go - just go. The food is outstanding, and they serve all the local wines, ciders and beers. The service is friendly and everything has a very island feel. Relax, you're not in the city, chill out and enjoy yourself and your experience will be perfect. read more

We had a very nice dinner at Twig & Buoy. We started with roasted vegetables beautifully presented in a circle with a geranium in the centre. Presentation aside, the dish was delicious. One of us had the steelhead and the other had a mushroom pizza. The pizza was baked in a fire oven and the thin crust was perfect. As well, there wasn't too much sauce. So, the mushrooms came through. The steelhead was very nicely cooked as parts of the exterior were crispy, but the interior was moist and juicy. This dish came with wonderful roast vegetables too. The service was relaxed, but attentive and the evening was very enjoyable. read more

The best food on Saltspring! Lovely chill people, super accommodating menu (we're vegetarian vegan and gluten free) everything is perfect! I never say that! read more

Having been to the Twig & Buoy a number of times & can truly say its one of my favourite restaurants in BC. From the mains to their Wood fired Pizza. I am on a low salt diet and they go out of their way meet my needs. I even had my first Pizza in years, which was low sodium !! Some reviews talked about decor, but it's all about the food & the staff, they deliver. Book early read more

Okay, I hate to give a bad review to a local restaurant in a small place like Salt Spring, but you need fair warning. This was not a good dining experience for me. Good things: Good Salt Spring wine, a light and tasty coleslaw, and proximity to the ocean. Bad things: I arrived at 5pm, right at opening. I was seated on the enclosed patio, which was HOT. An insufficient AC and fan were on. My server was fine. They were out of mussels. Okay. About 30 min after they opened, the server was already telling people that their wood fire pizza oven was at capacity and it might be an hour wait if they wanted pizza. "Thankfully," I had ordered the pork jowl with prawn add-on, so my dinner didn't take too long to come. As soon as it did, I was inundated with flies. Flies everywhere. Ew. As I waved them off and tried the pork jowl, I realized I'd made a big mistake. I like fatty things. I'm no stranger to deep-fry. But this was terrible. I couldn't eat it. The flies were loving it though. To her credit, when I expressed my dissatisfaction, the server did not hesitate to take it off my bill, which I allowed her to, since I could literally only eat two bites. The prawns were tasty though (anything with garlic and butter is). I was fed up with the flies and the heat, but I had to go up to the host to ask her to bring my bill (they were quite busy, admittedly). She came right away and the pork jowl had been deducted. This place looked really good. On travel advisor, the photos looked amazing. And maybe the pizzas are where it's at. But there are likely better places to eat in Salt Spring (Barb's for breakfast and lunch, for example). Sorry, twig and buoy, there's obviously some effort here, but something needs to change if you're hoping to stay open! read more

Food is great decor is terrible ...... only decent restaurant on the island .......I swear it's sooooooo good and they care and make everything with love read more

We had an amazing time! Met the owners in their garden in the morning by pure fluke and then came back to the most amazing meal! Buffalo ribs to die for & one of the best flat bread pizza's ever! Well worth it. I'd eat here again without a doubt! read more

Our lucky day to have last minute reservations at 8pm for dinner. Ordered 7 plates & 2 desserts, including: Beef Marrow Bones with lemon-harb gremolata, parsley salad & crostini (even the not-so-adventurous diners would ask for more); Artisan Greens Salad featuring local greens, ninja & watermelon radishes, heirloom tomatoes in citrus champagne vinaigrette (generous portion for all to share); SSI Mussels cooked in Pernod, butter & fresh herbs (the only dish I won't recommend as it was not the shellfish season with small mussels); Fresh semolina pasta in white wine garlic basil goat cheese sauce finished with cashew crumble, fresh herbs & parmesan; Facetime Me is braised slow roasted pork jowl with fried crispy finish served with sauteed cabbage, creme fraiche & local apple gastrique (it melted in your mouth, a gastronimical highlight); Artichoke Heart Chicken cooked in white wine with capers, potatoes & veggies (set a new high standard for chicken which makes it difficult for me to eat chickens elsewhere), Saltspring Pizza with lamb, goat cheese & smoked pickled red onions on Tomato sauce topped with Mozzarella (this wood fired oven pizza is simply irresistible); Poached pears in spiced red wine served with housemade lemon lavendar sorbet (every thing housemade); Flourless chocolate torte is rich, dark, light & moist with again fresh whipped cream &SSI blueberry coulis. Cost only $215 all inclusive, unbelievably GOOD! read more