Location: Port Hardy
Top Restaurants in Port Hardy
Port Hardy Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Port Hardy
Port Hardy is a district municipality in British Columbia, Canada located on the northeastern end of Vancouver Island. Port Hardy has a population of 4,132 at last census (2016). It is the gateway to Cape Scott Provincial Park, the North Coast Trail and the BC Marine Trail, located on the northernmost tip of Vancouver Island. The community has access to spectacular wilderness adventures, such as kayaking, caving, world-class scuba diving, nature viewing, surfing, unique saltwater rapids, fishing and camping.
Things to do in Port Hardy
1. Seto's Wok and Grill
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By 58775Rick - Roy, Washington
we ate at Setos and did not like the food or service. the grease or oil they used taste burnt and everything else was way over cooked and dry. we kept getting reminded that because we weren't from there, this is the way its done. absolutely no friendly service here unless you are a local. we would never go back
2. Captain Hardy's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
The Fire Chefs have recently bought the Old Captain Hardy's Restaurant and have completely renovated the interior. We wanted the interior of the restaurant to reflect our commitment of bring about great colorful fusion cuisine heavily borrowing on France and Japan's attention to the culinary arts. Our two chefs bake fresh pastries daily. They buy their prized fish off the Haste (a local fisherman) and prepare a light yet crunchy fish batter. We produce fresh homemade soups and chowders, sushi, breads, muffins, cookies, pasta, Prime Rib Hamburgers, Caprese Salatas, Calamari with homemade tsaziki. We are new and we offer refined gourmet food and affordable family pricing. Try us.. We believe you will enjoy your experience!
Reviewed By NewMexicotraveler37 - Bernalillo, NM
Music was very loud. Food was presented beautifully but not very good. Denny's-like atmosphere. Place was clean, though.
3. Quarterdeck Restaurant and Pub
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 136 reviews
Situated on the marina property, this popular pub is famous for its friendly service and, of course, great food. Try the fresh halibut and chips, homemade hamburgers, oyster burgers, or the calamari from a wide selection of appetizers. The extensive dinner menu also includes daily specials. If you're in a hurry, all items are available to go, plus there are off sales. Chef Joseph Richard leads our culinary team. Chef Joe oversees all the food and beverage services and preparations at the quarterdeck inn. There are great choices for lunch and dinner and a superb list of appetizers to tickle your taste buds are always available at The Quarterdeck. Chef Joe is a long time resident of port hardy. He uses island-grown produce and his team is renowned for serving the best fish, seafood and steaks in the north island. Our pubstyle restaurant is famous for the variety of beer on tap, the selection of bottled beer and shaking up a storm of your favorite blended cocktails, daiquiris, martinis and iced bellinis. You can order your favorite hard and soft drinks or choose from a worldwide selection of fine wines for your pleasure. > From our most popular Fish n' Chips to custom design menus, the Quarterdeck culinary team will excite every palate for every occasion and for all times of the day or night. Let us serve you in the restaurant, banquet room or your favorite outdoor or indoor spot. From outstanding appetizers and snack foods to box lunches to take on a fishing excursion to catering an elegant soiree, plated or buffet, you can be sure that your event will be a success with us.
Reviewed By CACAtraveler - Walnut Creek, California
We stayed at the adjoining hotel and had breakfast and dinner at the pub. While the menu isn't huge, the quality of the food was good. At dinner, they did seem to run out of things quickly, but we made do. The servers were helpful and friendly.
4. Toudai Sushi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Boudecca - Earth
Port Hardy has limited dining options. This relatively unattractive looking restaurant sits across from the bay where it is not uncommon to see soaring eagles.
The sushi was surprisingly good. Large number of choices. Fresh fish and friendly service.
After dinner take a walk along the bay. There are lots of little signs along the walk that explain what you see in the bay. Lovely for a summer night. And, of course, the eagles ... glorious.
Worth the drive if you are staying in Port McNeil as this sushi is a lot better than that available at Harbor House.
5. The Sporty Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 212 reviews
At The Sporty we are committed to providing you with the best the Island has to offer. With a family dining area, pub Seating, a fantastic new local cedar patio, game room and full dining section overlooking Hardy Bay, there is certainly something for everyone. We offer a wide array of local products, from local seafood to Vancouver Island Micro brewed beer coupled with multiple large screen tv's to catch your favourite game, let The Sporty Bar & Grill be part of your trip to Port Hardy!
6. Market Street Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By twinkles200000 - Manchester, TN
I ate breakfast here and got the hungry fisherman to share. So much food, 2 people couldn't finish it. You get eggs, potatoes, sausage, bacon, toast, pancakes. And large sizes of all of it. And all of it was good. Everything had a good taste. The pancakes are large and 1 is enough for 1 person. Seemed to me the best breakfast you could get is this little town.
7. Cafe Guido
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By slyfoxx24 - Duncan
Excellent coffee. Everything homemade. Outstanding ooey, gooey, caramel-dripping Pecan Buns. Best ever! Great book store and gift store also on premises. Perfect for a coffee place.
8. Moe's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Elkbaybob
Prices were reasonable for where we are on north island.
No airconditioning it was warm inside. Girl taking our order was polite and did a good job explaining the meals on the order board.
Ordered meat lovers pizza and two chicken wraps
They were busy with take outs from locals, food arrived promptly in about 25 minutes and looked great!
Food was very good, and we would recommend stopping here.
9. karai Sushi & Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By bigcahoon - Alert Bay, Canada
Great sushi restaurant attached to the Inn....minutes from the airport. This place is the best for sushi in Port Hardy area. Service was good..... dining area clean. Definitely worth eating here again. Enjoy your meal.
10. Mikonos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Rishi M - Port Hardy, Canada
Menus in Port Hardy aren't very adventurous. Fish and chips, burgers, pasta - that's what you get at every place in town. Kudos to the proprietors here who have brought some tasty Greek and Indian dishes to town in addition to the standard fare. It's also one of the few places to offer Sunday breakfast.
