I am writing this review to share a very concerning experience that took place on June 17th between…read more12:00-2:00 PM at Driftwood Chinese Food in the Rutherford area of Nanaimo, BC. Two individuals I support attended the restaurant with staff, as they do regularly for a monthly outing. Unfortunately, from the moment they arrived, it was clear they were not being treated the same as other customers. Staff present reported that the servers seemed disengaged and reluctant to serve them. After the individuals went through the buffet line, staff at the restaurant immediately followed behind them and wiped down all the utensils, handles, and serving areas they had touched. While cleanliness is expected, this level of targeted cleaning did not occur for other patrons during the two hours they remained there, making it feel very intentional and directed specifically at these two individuals, both of whom use wheelchairs. Throughout the visit, they were not offered drink refills, despite witnessing other tables being checked on repeatedly. Their plates were never cleared, even as surrounding tables were consistently serviced. The difference in treatment was noticeable and deeply concerning. At the end of the visit, one individual had a single dessert tart remaining and politely asked if she could take it to go. The response from staff was unnecessarily harsh, stating that if they allowed that, "everyone would expect free food." This was especially upsetting given that the item could not be reused and would simply be discarded. Overall, the experience left both the individuals and staff feeling singled out and unwelcome. The treatment appeared discriminatory, particularly toward individuals using wheelchairs. One of the individuals has since expressed that she does not want to return, as she felt judged and treated differently because of her disability. I am sharing this review so others--especially those supporting individuals with diverse abilities--are aware of this experience. All customers deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this restaurant.

All good food , easy parking and its our spot for Chinese food in Nanaimo. Xmas dinner will be…read morethere. Save some shrimp

Amazing restaurant with views of the sea. Delicious seafood dishes, green beans, and mapo and lemon…read morepepper tofu. One of the best restaurants on the Sunshine Coast, highly recommend you go if visiting for remarkable food and great service.

My wife and I had dinner here after some of my wife's friends recommended it. It was recently…read moreremodeled--and as far as I know, opened under new ownership, along with the hotel it's in, the Driftwood Inn. "You're sure they liked this place?" I asked her. "Because it looks to me like a restaurant in a mid-range hotel. You know, where they think, 'People will eat here for convenience, because they're staying here and it's easier than wandering around looking for something else." Our server was quite friendly, and the beachfront view was pleasant--though oddly generic, like the decor, which looked like someone had said, "How little can we spend, and still make everything seem shiny and new?" Once we'd ordered, our food arrived quickly. But it was as though everything had been premade in a factory somewhere, and rather than employing a chef, someone in back was opening everything from plastic bags and microwaving it. (This would also explain why we didn't have to wait long.) The exception was the garlic toast, which was charred, and looked like it'd been cut from a baguette. It was so small, it didn't seem worth reordering; instead, we scraped off the black parts. My pasta was decidedly undercooked ("al dente"). It wasn't uneatable, but I spent considerably more time chewing than I could've planned for. By the time I'd gnawed my way through it, my wife was sending text messages (something we've agreed we'd never do at the table unless everyone else was preoccupied). So, should you eat here? Well, if you've been dazzling yourself with too much excellent cuisine, and you'd like a sort of palate cleanser to reset your tastebuds so everything seems delicious and interesting again, this would be a good place to go. But I suggest you wait till you can bring along something to do where you want no distractions, because this is about as generic and undistracting a meal as you're likely to have. I suppose they named it "Bubbles" because there are bubbles in the surf a short distance away. But a better name would've been HOTEL RESTAURANT--preferably in a generic font, like the one they use for highway signs.

Not worth it at all, we got green beans and they were super watery and not cooked well and orange…read morechicken which was very over cooked and so vinegary it was almost inedible.

Greeted at door by friendly woman who seated us and looked after us…read more Decor was dated, but clean and serviceable. (We came for the food) The buffet area was well laid out, spacious and very clean. The lunch buffet had all our favourites and more. Everything was fresh and plentiful, with much more variety than we expected, and even dessert of fruits, ice-cream, Bars and cake. We all had a great meal and will go back.

I'd seen this place on my feed a couple times and got to visit when seeing Shannon Falls for the…read morefirst time. The view from the patio area is really beautiful though there isn't too much seating (also no washroom) so a better bet might be to take the food to go to the Shannon Falls picnic area across the street. I was actually really surprised by how much I liked the roast duck bowl (~$18)! We shared the bowl, and the dumpling sampler (~$12) which has 2 XLB, 2 Ha Gow and 2 Siu mai and came with sauces and chili oil. While it wasn't the best dim sum, it was actually better than I expected (and this is coming from a bit of a XLB snob). I found it to be quite filling and decent amount of veg / duck: the rice was already quite flavourful before adding the additional sauce on top. Overall, I'd recommend this spot for the view and their rice bowls!

Unique Slow rise bakery is located near shanon fall area and we can overlook a part of shanon fall…read moreat their patio. It was a nice weather and decided to drop by. What we got: Shrimp dumpling, Pineapple bun with butter and Matcha strawberry cream. Shrimp dumpling was ok. Pineapple bun was also ok, too. Matcha strawberry require more refinement. No flavor and strawberry cream form was not impressive. I really enjoyed the view from patio which is hightlight. It is a nice spot to relax and enjoy scenery.

Food always good , food always plenty, service always great , small quant and clean . Always happy…read morewith service and food

horrible food. horrible serve. rude and deceiving. Order is wrong and they won't change it. So…read moremuch attitude. Four dishes and 80 dollars. Please don't order here. I wasted my time energy and money giving this business a shot. Descriptions are not accurate and when you get protein that you don't eat they shrug their shoulder like it's not their problem. Why not tell me there is chicken or pork or beef in the dish ? Why not try to fix it. I now have no dinner and I'm frustrated in the behaviour of this sad excuse of a restaurant.

As a vegetarian I love SOHO Asian Kitchen. Amost any dish can be made with tofu. We had wonderful…read moredumplings (gyozo?), Pad Thai and a dish with peanut sauce. There were lots of fresh vegetables in the dishes too!

Four stars - Good…read more We went here for dinner on a Friday night. The restaurant is in a great location with lots of parking nearby. The restaurant is below a club, so it was quite loud at times. That did not bother us, but I can imagine that would be frustrating for others. If that would bother you, I would recommend going earlier in the evening before the club opens. Our server was friendly and checked in on us periodically. We got the edamame, BBQ pork bao, and chicken pad Thai. The food was really good; it was fresh and hot. I was so hungry that I forgot to take pictures. We would go here again!

Located inside Henderson Place. There's plenty of free parking and some spots reserved just for Lee…read moreGarden patrons on the 2nd level of the parkade. I went for dim sum with my family and enjoyed the elegant setting. Service was friendly, but they were a bit short-staffed and we waited a bit for a tea/hot water refill. The food is fresh and droolworthy. We ordered a variety of dim sum dishes to share and I loved their plump crystal prawn dumplings and cuttlefish. We also ordered 2 noodle dishes: Singapore style vermicelli and pan fried crystal noodles with bbq pork & shrimp.

Delayed wait times and bad host sitting organization. Booked a table at 7pm but only got seated at…read more7.50pm after a loud quarrel about it. Especially after being told there were still 5 more tables before us when we inquired about how much longer we had to wait at 7.40pm. We made a booking for 7pm the day before too. And they refused to let us speak with the manager or owner. Bottom-line: don't take in people when you can't accept them. Upsets people and people leave unhappy not wanting to return. We would have been happier if they told us they were full and we went elsewhere.

Having tried a lot of dim sum spots, I have to admit Kirin would easily rank as one of the Top 3…read morethat I've ever had... the only con? You'll want to make a reservation WEEKS in advance and hope for the best! Our group ordered so many delicious items, and some standouts were: Shrimp Har Gao: These were crisp and tasty, with a skin that was the appropriate thickness - and of course had enough slip to it. Yum! Pork Shu Mai: These ingredients were tip top! I'm not a fan of pork, but I enjoyed this one... whatever they marinated it in was amazing. Stuffed Eggplant: Tasty, too! I love eggplant, especially the stuffed ones. The sauce paired very well and was simply satisfying. Mushroom Noodles: This was honestly a hot mess and hot miss. It tasted very bland like airplane food... highly recommend not ordering this! Cheung Fun - The rice noodle was crisp and very satisfying. Whether an oil stick or protein, highly recommend this one. What's nice is eating here was very relaxing late in the afternoon. The overall ambiance is spacious and quiet enough for conversation. Either we got lucky missing out on the liveliness, or all the aunties with tea left before we arrived. Overall, I could see myself coming back for the dim sum... but have a little more reservation (no pun intended) when trying their lunch items.

Had the pleasure of eating here again. Whenever I visit Vancouver, we try to make a stop here for…read moresome great dim sum. Dishes were delicious and fresh. Was able to try more dishes since we came as a larger group. Everything was great. Service is also top notch. Staff is very professional and attentive. Highly recommend calling in advance and making a reservation. Seems like if you walk in and don't have one, you're taking a chance - especially during the busy lunch time. Worth a visit if you're in town - plan ahead!

Wow. The best…read moreChinese food that I've ever had. In 50 years. Even better than in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Look at the dishes. They speak for themselves. Organic ingredients. Everything is beyond fresh! Great service. Elegant setting. Packed! Make reservations! Oh yeah... Wow!

This is more a 3.5 than 4 stars…read more Food 5/5 Price on high side 4/5. While food quality is high it's an expensive meal. Service 2/5 RES for 11:30. Seated at 12:10pm! Servers not smiling. Environment/ambience 3.5/5 Feels tight. Not much view despite location. Honoranle mention. Tea 5/5. High quality tea served in clear glass pot over a warmer after steeping in original pot with levels so as not to over steep. Free parking on P2 but limited spots.

Bayview is great because it's consistent. If you want classic Chinese take out food I recommend…read moregetting combo B and/or D. We usually order both and it feeds our family of four! Service is always fast and everyone is nice. Sitting in is also enjoyable as there's room for big parties!

I'd legitimately rather starve. Let me rot under a bridge. This food was abysmal and I wouldn't…read moreeven bring it home to my dog. And I don't even have a dog and I wouldn't even dare. Big portions. Dry. Zero flavor. Lackluster service. Health code violations; flies everywhere. And the random piece of corn in my corn-free meal tells you everything about the kitchen. I ignored other reviews but I can't imagine a world in which stale McDonald's 3 months beyond it's expiration date wouldn't be a better choice.