
However, our locals and visitors came through and claimed that The Shady Waterfront Pub & Restaurant (19), and Shore Restaurant (20) both located in Qualicum Beach, were the two restaurants they go to when they want to admire the Salish Sea. With miles of gorgeous coastline and forests, it’s hard to pick a restaurant with the best view. But be willing to either get there early or wait in line, as they don't take reservations. Dining on their el fresco patio with a spritz in hand during the summer months is an absolute must. Start with the Focaccia Chanterelle, then enjoy one of their traditional Italian thin-crust pizzas or house-made pasta. Italian FoodĬraving Italian food? Cuckoo in Coombs will whisk you away to Italy, just for one night. Choose from almost two dozen kinds of Schnitzel, spaetzle, sausages, and other tasty home‑cooked comfort foods. Realm Food Co Image: Schnitzelīlack Bird Schnitzel Haus in Qualicum Beach is one of the only German‑Bavarian restaurants on eastern Vancouver Island that offers authentic German cuisine. Everything here is fresh and delicious, but in particular, the Ixim (pronounced "shim" – I had to ask) Bowl, Arrowsmith Bowl, or Bliss Bowl hit the spot with their real, local flavour. Looking for a healthy meal to fuel all your PQB adventures? Head to Realm Food Co. While you are there, be sure to try their Nirvana, which is layers of shortbread, cream cheese, and chocolate caramel pudding on a pecan crust. Lefty’s is the spot to go if you're dining out as a family and looking for comfort food. In addition, we recommend checking out the LoveShack Libations (14) nano-brewery for its unique brews and the experience. Plus, both of them have great food items available to order while you sip on your pint (see #5). Mount Arrowsmith Brewery (12) and Fern + Cedar Brewery (13), which just recently opened in December 2021, both were voted as top breweries to try. Craft BeerĪlright, we know beer is not technically a food, but I’m sure a few of you appreciate it being included on the list. If you are visiting mid-week, the Rod & Gun has Wing Wednesday, which is always delicious, and they also regularly host events and live music, so be sure to check out their website for details. In Parksville Qualicum Beach, we are spoiled with a number of pubs however, The Rocking Horse Pub (10) in Nanoose Bay, The Black Goose Inn, and the iconic Rod & Gun (11) that opened in 1898 were voted as having the best pub food in the area. They also have a happy hour drink special on Thursday-Monday from 4pm-6pm.

And if you're willing to splash out, order their seafood tower - delicious and totally photogenic for the 'gram!Īnd if you are visiting Parksville mid-week, head to Tigh-Na-Mara’s Cedars Restaurant & Lounge for half price appies on Tuesday and Wednesday (on their Lounge or Patio only). We recommend their Smoked Old Fashions, $1.50 fresh oysters, and crab cakes. Bonus points if you score a spot on either their undercover or open-air patio with views of the Salish Sea. Best Happy Hourįor the best happy hours in the area, stop by Qualicum Beach Cafe. You can typically find this food truck by the Qualicum Beach waterfront on Friday-Monday 12:00-5:00 pm in the summer months only (May-August) and occasionally outside of LoveShack Libations Brewery. Curry chips, poutine, turkey dinner, or even eggs benny on top of chips. However, their 'chips' (or fries as we more commonly call them) are what they're really famous for.

When we asked PQB locals where they love to eat, an astounding amount said the Knockananna Grill food truck, and they said you couldn't go wrong with anything on their menu.

Food Truck Fair: Especially fries & poutine Check out the thin crust yumminess, especially the Casa Special and the Capricciosa. With organic flour, hand-thrown sourdough thin crust, quality meats, and homemade sauces, it’s no wonder Salt Pizzeria has become the number one restaurant on TripAdvisor. Salt Pizzeria in French Creek has captured the attention of pizza-loving locals and visitors.
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To make it easier, we've also added suggestions on what to order so that you can sample the very best flavours of Parksville Qualicum Beach.īonus tip: feel free to use our Restaurants in Parksville Qualicum Beach Directory to compare your options. Compiled from TripAdvisor reviews, conversations with our social media community and tips from local residents, it's a comprehensive look at what people are loving most this year.

With so many restaurants to choose from, the hardest part is picking where to eat! To help you decide, we've put together a brand new list of the Top 52 Eats across our region.
