Top Restaurants in Courtenay
Courtenay Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Courtenay
Discover the best restaurant in Courtenay, Canada including Fluid Bar and Grill, Atlas Cafe, White Spot Restaurants, Union Street Grill, Ocean7 Restaurant, AQUA Bistro & Wine Bar, Locals Restaurant at the Old House, Bisque, Roy's Towne Pub, The Hen and Hog Cafe, Yiamas
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1. Fluid Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 255 reviews
Reviewed By Joan_U778 - Hinton, Alberta, Canada
We arrived about 8:15 on a Wednesday night. Though the restaurant was busy we were shown to a table quickly and our drinks order was taken within a few minutes. The restaurant was quite noisy with people obviously enjoying themselves. Our order was taken and the food arrived in a reasonable time. Lamb burger, beef burger, and felafel all get a thumbs up. The wait staff were courteous and quick. All in all a dependable place for pub food.
2. Atlas Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 706 reviews
Reviewed By MalcomM703 - Port Alberni, Canada
This place is so good. Food always amazing, the only problem is it is so noisy and there
is not much room. Best times is when you can sit outside in the good weather. The breakfasts are wondeful. The potatoes are mixed with yams etc and are so tasty. They also had spicey sausages you can order with it. Been many many times.
3. White Spot Restaurants
Overall Ratings
4 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By ottwatrvllr - Ottawa, Canada
The White Spot is not going to win any awards for the quality of their food. However, the experience is fairly consistent across the chain, and if this happens to be the only sit-down restaurant opened at the time that you need to it... well, you could do worse
What I liked: Very friendly staff, who let me in and provided with a quality experience, even though it was getting close to closing time. Ordered a relatively simple dish which was prepared in a timely manner. Food quality was adequate and tasted good. Nothing was rushed
What to watch for/could be improved: Although varied, the menu remains fairly simple. It is also usually better to "stick with the classics"
All in, White Spot provides a decent meal, at a good price point. Recommended
4. Union Street Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By CanadianMum - Calgary, Canada
Dining at Union Street Grill was a wonderful experience. Can you imagine a completely gluten free menu that has as many choices as the regular menu? It's a Celiac's dream! Chose the daily soup and several tapas to share. All were fantastic. Our waitress was delightful, service on point, portions perfect and the cost affordable. Atmosphere was casual with a flare of sophistication. Still in disbelief about the special dinner here. If you're anywhere close and require a GF menu... this is the place for you.
5. Ocean7 Restaurant, AQUA Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 289 reviews
Ocean7 Restaurant and AQUA Bistro & Wine Bar located at Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa is newly renovated and re-opens in early March 2017. The new AQUA Bistro & Wine Bar features creative casual shared plates paired with fine wines and signature cocktails, while Ocean 7 Restaurant will focus on West Coast seafood, grain fed meats and fresh organic produce from local sustainable growers and suppliers. The culinary experience will be unparalleled with unique creations from our Executive Chef Nyle Petherbridge, an accomplished Red Seal chef who created menus for some of most successful well known establishments in British Columbia. Your senses will be awakened enjoying tantalizing food for the palate while gazing out to the vast ocean views which was the main focus in the design process. Spectacular panoramic waterscape views welcome you as you enter the main entrance for the two restaurants. Design elements make use of French provincial flair and modern West Coast accents featuring beautiful wine displays, soft woods, stone and antique tile finishes. Centralized in the AQUA Bistro & Wine Bar is an inviting New York style bar with rich marble countertops sourced from Vancouver Island’s top quarries. On beautiful sunny days, two large garage doors will open up to the patio enticing you to sit outside and bask in the warm sun with breathtaking views of the ocean and the beloved lush Kingfisher Gardens. The new oversized outdoor fire pit will be a romantic spot to cozy up to watch the spectacular wildlife and sunsets. The adjoining space, Ocean 7 Restaurant, maintains a fine dining atmosphere with view tables and cozy booths, stair stepped to allow amazing vistas for all. The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa, not only a destination Spa Resort, but a destination for a top culinary tasting experience!
Reviewed By Daphne D - Vancouver Island, Canada
I was here last week for lunch after using the Hydro Path. All 4 of us had amazing lunches. I had the Tuna burger with salad. This is the best Seared Tuna burger I have had... the salad was delicious also. Fish Tacos, fish and chips and Calamari were my friends dishes all said were excellent. Coffee was good too. A great place for lunch if going to Spa! Highly recommend...
6. Locals Restaurant at the Old House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 963 reviews
Locals Restaurant in now located at the historic Old House along the river in the center of town. This 1937 Arts and Crafts era inspired homestead is the perfect location for the fine cuisine prepared by European trained chef, Ronald St. Pierre.
Reviewed By RubyK1 - Campbell River
I love this restaurant, the food is fantastically gourmet, nice portions, lots of seafood choices, fresh and local ingredients. Service is superb! It’s a beautiful restaurant, fancy enough for special occasions.
7. Bisque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
For those who have already found it, the charm of bisque comes as no suprise. The fast paced lunch changes to a relaxed evening out. Just steps away from the Best Western and Old House Hotel and Spa our Fresh West Coast Menu includes local seafoods,lamb, house made fresh pasta, AAA steaks and a nightly fresh sheet. fully licenced
Reviewed By albertemon - comox valley,bc cacada
WE had friends pop in from Edmonton this week
,so the wife and i said ,lets take them to the Bisque.Well we should have made Reservations because we could not get our favorite table for four.We were accommodated but the place was busy.We will be having a small office lunch there shortly, but now as i am getting older and smarter i now will make Reservations, if i can remember.Great Service and great food(Schnitzel)
8. Roy's Towne Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By 834chefmom - Parksville, Canada
The beer was great, coleslaw was tasty but the fish and chips were sad. Very brown, hard fries....must have been cooked a few times today. The "fresh" fish was off, the batter gummy. Service was quick and attentive. Busy place this evening, looks like the pizza is popular.
9. The Hen and Hog Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 255 reviews
Reviewed By John C
Great food, local sourcing of raw material. Great idea to offer some sort of snacks for customers in waiting. Value for money.
10. Yiamas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
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