Location: Qualicum Beach
Top Restaurants in Qualicum Beach
Top Things to do in Qualicum Beach
- 1. Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
- 2. Heritage Forest
- 3. The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
- 4. Beach Front Park
- 5. Milner Gardens & Woodland
- 6. Spider Lake Provincial Park
- 7. Qualicum Beach Visitor Information Centre
- 8. Qualicum Beach Community Park
- 9. Qualicum Beach Museum
- 10. Qualicum Beach Farmer's Market
British Columbia, Canada Food Guide: 5 Seafood food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Qualicum Beach
Find out what Seafood restaurants to try in Qualicum Beach. Qualicum Beach is a town located on Vancouver Island British Columbia, Canada. At the 2016 census, it had a population of 8,943. It is situated at the foot of Mount Arrowsmith, along the Strait of Georgia on Vancouver Island's northeastern coast.
Things to do in Qualicum Beach
1. Bistro 694
Overall Ratings
5 based on 433 reviews
Reviewed By AlanSanders62
My wife and I were recently in Qualicum and decided to go to Bistro 694 and it was spectacular!Not very often do restaurants get everything right but in this case, they nailed it. Beautiful setting, professional staff, fantastic wine selection, cloth napkins... and the food!
Where to eat International food in Qualicum Beach: The Best Restaurants and Bars
2. The Shady Rest Waterfront Pub & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 923 reviews
The Shady has been a local tradition since 1924! Come see for yourself why we're still having fun after all these years. Great food, friendly service, and a breathtaking oceanfront setting await. We look forward to serving you.
Reviewed By Berthab41
We have been here many times, but now doubt we'll ever go back to eat. Last time we ate there, the ribs were awful. They tasted like they'd been kept warm for hours. Last night there were 5 of us, and only 1 person was satisfied with their meal. Comments from my party-- Fisherman's Pie was almost all mashed potatoes. Cobb Salad, had 3 prawns & scallops so tiny, you couldn't even see the scallops, and was almost all lettuce in bowl. The Prime Rib was laid on top of mashed potatoes that were luke warm, and beef was not that good. The Beef Dip juice was rather bland. I had to ask for my water twice, and waitress was not that busy. They had a good band playing, but we left early because they let one fellow get so drunk, he fell several times. They didn't stop serving him alcohol until we complained, when he fell and bumped into my arm with a broken wrist I just had surgery on. We were not impressed.It's to bad, because this place is on the ocean, and we used to take out of town visitors there to enjoy the view, and the food which used to be good.Dear, ReviewerYour comments are hard for us to read, as it sounds like your party was very let down by your time with us. No less, here we are, and of course we'll have to accept your impressions with respect, as you are entitled to not only your opinion, but also your freedom to choose where you go to have a good time.Within your review you mention having been many times in the past, and for that we are grateful.It is through many, many satisfied guests experiences that we have been granted the longevity we boast about regularly - as Qualicum Beach's oldest business at 95 years and counting.Of course, our long history of creating satisfied guests - as evidenced by a solid 4 out of 5 rating with over 900 reviews here on TripAdivsor - is not something we take for granted, and we really do try very hard to ensure we remain vigilant and always endeavour to satisfy our guests when they do in fact choose to join us.We plan to be here for a long time yet, and that, quite frankly, depends on our ability to avoid any situations like the one you describe in your review.Please accept our heartfelt apologies for the impression you left with after your last visit.We are not ok with letting you down - not one bit - but there's one thing about your review that I want to expend on - the intoxicated person you described.You see, we are extremely aware of our responsibility to ensure our patron's safety - both while in our care and after departing our establishment, and all of our service team must be certified in order to serve alcohol to our guests. Upon occasion, we can find ourselves responsible for an intoxicated person, whether that person arrived in that state, or became intoxicated while being served - the signs of intoxication having eluded detection until it was too late. No less we are responsible.On Saturday evening past, which I believe was when your review's impressions were made due to the "good band playing" and intoxicated guest you described, I can assure you that our entire Pub's service team, bartender, and myself the General Manger, were aware of the gentleman you had stumble upon you, and once we identified him as a possible danger to himself and his surroundings, we took all the available precautions to ensure his care and avoid his indiscretion causing harm to our adjacent guests' evenings.We quite obviously failed to protect your experience, and we truly regret the impact this had on your time with us, but we do not intentionally, or carelessly serve our guests until they are falling down drunk.Our livelihoods depend on our ability to navigate the applicable laws and the liabilities they assign, and we are generally very good at maintaining an environment of respectful fun and warmth which allows the vast majority of our guests to leave feeling very satisfied - and hopefully planning to return again in the future.As mentioned earlier, we are very sorry you felt let down.We hope this response to your contribution gives you an insight into how we feel on the other side of the situation, and we outwardly acknowledge that we greatly rely on repeat guests and positive word of mouth to continue to maintain and grow our business for the years to come.Perhaps, in parting, I can offer you the opportunity to reach out to me directly if you'd care to discuss your sentiments any further, as I remain available to help, and I'm sure I speak for us all here at The Shady when I say that we'd be grateful for the chance to serve you again in the future and set the record straight between us.Sincerely,Tom SaundersGeneral Manager, The Shady Rest(250) 752-9111 ex.4
Qualicum Beach Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Qualicum Beach
3. West Coast Food House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By FarFlungStarling
We visited for an early dinner on a Sunday and had the place almost to ourselves. The server was witty and personable and had time to walk us through the menu and make recommendations. This was our first visit since the restaurant changed hands. We liked the new, expanded menu; more choices and reasons to return. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal, the view from the window and the friendly service. They are located right on the Old Island Hwy with limited parking in front of the restaurant, and some on the sides of the hwy. It is a multi level design but I believe it is mostly accessible. They have regular "wing" nights (very popular) and occasional live entertainment.
What to do and see in Qualicum Beach, Canada: The Best Places and Tips
4. Fish Tales Cafe
Overall Ratings
3 based on 363 reviews
Why not treat treat yourself to a traditional English favorite:Fish & Chips, we pride ourselves on offering the best Fish'n chips on the Island as well as an extensive selection of seafood, steaks, chicken, salads, homemade soups & daily specials. Enjoy t
Reviewed By Varmintz
Both of us had 2 piece cod n âchips.Arrived greasy, undercooked from the deep fryer, and quite honestly was a major disappointment. Scrawny fries with overdone fragments mixed in. Un-fresh coleslaw, not vibrant and crunchy.Second time here, second time unimpressed.Quaint location, but for me itâs the last time, as I highly doubt the third time would be a charm.Didnât complain since not my style and not the fault of the overburdened waitress running the whole place.Waitress nice enough, surroundings nice enough, beer cold and nice enough.Now, if only they can learn the formula for perfectly coming up with memorable fish nâ chips.Aeoliâs in Parksville the sure-fire better choice if fish nâ chips is what u crave !Just being honest !
5. Shore Restaurant
Reviewed By John M
The very best ambience - combined with high quality restaurant-style fast food. Excellent service, world-class setting.
