Canadian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Chemainus

17 restaurant menus in Chemainus, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Chemainus Bakery
Chemainus Bakery
95/100 (214 ratings)
Bakeries
Dessert
Canadian
Cafe
Canadian
Cafe
Lunch
Breakfast
Café
Canadian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Street Parking
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The best Bavarian creme donut ive ever eaten!! Great service and selection of pastries, breads and sweets. And its so so cheap!! Visiting Chemainus..."
Indi Nichol
"Everything is amazing here. The egg rolls are particularly good as is the coffee cake. Make sure to get here early as if all goes..."
Yeva Mattson
"Tasty treats and the chicken pie was very good! Not salty, perfect consistency. Almond tarts are great. Try the chocolate..."
Reid Johnston
"Can’t possibly go up or down the island without a stop at this bakery. Delicious pastries at very reasonable prices. The apple fritters are..."
Gisele Verrier
"Great little hidden Gem in chemainus. This Bakery is somewhere you want to go if you are visiting..."
kurtis
"Popped in here recently and immediately knew it was something special and put the biggest smile on my face. It was hard to pick just one item, so we..."
Laura Unger
"I'm addicted to this bakery's home made granola bars! Thick, crunchy, sweet and a bit gooey, what's not to love, especially when I get an "edge"..."
Holly Warren
The Book Nook Coffee House
The Book Nook Coffee House
93/100 (25 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Canadian
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Mid-range
Red Rooster Diner
Red Rooster Diner
92/100 (883 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Korean
Diner
Canadian
Korean
Canadian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Café
Asian
Diner
Korean
Canadian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"This was our first time visiting the restaurant. We will definitely go back. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. The staff was flexible..."
Heather McElhaney
"I had two eggs over easy, sausage, hash browns, toast and coffee. Service was fast, food was good and at just over $10, economical as..."
S.G. Warren
"Great food and amazing wait staff. I drive up for breakfast from Mill Bay several times a month. They also have Korean options and the homemade..."
CowBay Shrub
"Loved it! It was fast, cheap and the plates are huge! Great to save money when your traveling the island 💙💜 our meal for 2, coffee and water,..."
Christine Bell
"We have had breakfast at this place many times now. Quite possibly THE FASTEST breakfast place ever! I have sat in Tim Horton's drivethru lines..."
Jeff Irwin
"The food is cooked just like home cooking so it was delicious..."
Claudette Jim
"Great SERVICE and meals are just the Best....you never leave hungry...They believe in Customer Service.. Great place to.dine and keep our Business..."
Helena Bowen
Odika Cafe
Odika Cafe
91/100 (663 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Fish & Chips
Shrimp
Beef
Ribs
Curry
Lobster
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Crab
Cheesecakes
Scallops
Creme Brulee
Baby Back Ribs
Duck
Salmon
Crab Cake
Burger
Chowder
Cheesecake
Canteen On The Green
Canteen On The Green
89/100 (56 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Willow Street Cafe
Willow Street Cafe
89/100 (701 ratings)
Quick Bites
Canadian
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Lunch
Quiche
Paninis
Salad
Clam Chowder
Chowder
Curry
Shrimp
Roast Beef
BLT
Fast food
Café
Soups
Canadian
Free Wifi
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Drinks
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is my first time at the café and I must say that I was pleasantly surprised at the variety of food items available. I ordered the barbecue..."
South Sea
"When travelling to Chemainus last weekend, my partner and I stumbled across this lovely little cafe. The staff are so friendly and the atmosphere is..."
Bruce Willis
"Lunch was delicious we sat outside on the deck. Such a beautiful day. Service was really good, pleasant..."
Janice
"Great big place and so much seating inside and outside!! And the food all looked great but I know the pea soup is very..."
Kari L
"Great spot to grab a bite when you're in Chemanius. The food is delicious, the staff are friendly, and they have a patio. What more could you..."
Matthew Smith
"Busy place! Must be a great place for food right? We found the food adequate with good portions. It was a tight squeeze for the 11 of us but after..."
Blake Wagner
Owl's Nest Bakery And Bistro
Owl's Nest Bakery And Bistro
89/100 (703 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
International
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Waffles & Crepes
Cakes
Salad
Paninis
Crab
Chowder
Eggs Benedict
Sandwiches
Toasts
Sit down
Café
International
Canadian
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food was really good. I had the BLT Benny. I like their sign by the till, "be patient, good food takes longer". And it was good. I will be..."
Steveheidelbach
"Been here for lunch twice. Both times the food was incredible & flavourful. Even my picky boyfriend who was dubious at the sight of the menu really..."
Joanna Thiessen
"We had a great lunch here. Recommend the corn chowder and salmon gravlax benny. Hot weather outside but cool in here without air conditioning. ..."
Seajay
"The food here is out of this world. Chef Jacky never ceases to impress. I highly recommend the Breakfast Panini is great for any meal. The coconut..."
Jordan Cole
"This place is a favourite. I love it. A cute little interior and the food I've eaten there so far has all been fabulous. Delicious and fresh!..."
EllieTheBrit
"Excellent breakfast. Salmon beni was great! Try the breakfast panini, was also..."
Hobbes Iliketuna
"Went here on a whim and really enjoyed it. Tasty food and pretty presentation. Good cappuccino too. Other stuff on their menu sounded even more..."
Dan Forte
Pho Triple 7 Restaurant
Pho Triple 7 Restaurant
88/100 (417 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Vegan Options
Vietnamese
Asian
Vietnamese
Canadian
Soups
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Beef
Pho
Sit down
Asian
Soups
Vietnamese
Canadian
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Finally tried this place after living in chemainus for 3 years. Absolutely loved it. They were quick and the food was delicious. My husband and I..."
EllieTheBrit
"Tremendous vietnamese pho and bun. My partner and I have eaten at this restaurant at least two dozen times now and the food is always fresh,..."
Thetreehopper
"Great hole in the wall. Met a pal for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed. We both had the War Won Ton. It was fast, hot and delicious. I used Urbanspoon to..."
Newtons Apple
"The best lemongrass chicken. Pho Triple 7 makes the best lemongrass chicken I have had anywhere. It is so good in fact that I have never tried any..."
Chutneypie
"I love everything about this place.... This carefully "hidden in plain view" reasonably-priced restaurant on the main drag in Chemainus prepares the..."
International Foodie
"Food is great..."
PrincessZ
"Enjoyed my pho, many varieties to choose from. I tried the beef pho with tripe. Really enjoyed it especially with a Vietnamese coffee w/ condensed..."
Peter James
"Awesome food. Best Pho around easily. I wish I lived closer because I would eat it several times a..."
WG
Maple Lane Cafe
Maple Lane Cafe
85/100 (142 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Canadian
Cafe
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Café
Café
Canadian
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely amazing!!! Not sure how anybody would give this place a poor review. Repeat customer for life!!! Staff is amazing food is served fresh. ..."
Steven Morton
"Julie Stevens and her team at Maple Lane Cafe did an incredible job of catering our breakfast the morning after our wedding! They went above and..."
Jaime White
"Everyone here is very friendly. I believe they do catering. Great location and wheel chair access. I don't think they have a public washroom but the..."
Lovely Walks
"Wee took some out of town company here for a treat. The food was quite good, and the smoothies were excellent. And the view of the bay from the cozy..."
Jay Rivoire
"Awesome staff, quality food & central locale with a cool summer patio & a great menu. Dog friendly.🐶 Winter hours in..."
Chris Wyles
"Awesome food, owner goes above and beyond to make sure customers are happy...lots of food I sure did not leave..."
Brent Barr
"Perfect for date night & family outings. Cozy atmosphere with comfort food and exceptional customer..."
Kiran Tiwana
Bonnie Martin Restaurant
Bonnie Martin Restaurant
83/100 (747 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Canadian
Diner
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Fish & chips
Salad
Fish & Chips
Quiche
Fish
Pork
Burger
Sit down
Canadian
Diner
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"A tried and true family style restaurant with a variety of items on the menu. We stopped there a few times and the restaurant was well attended with..."
South Sea
"Excellent little out of the way restaurant. They have a huge menu and you can order western and Chinese cuisine. We had the Monte Cristo with fries..."
Cynthia Goold
"Tried to go to another restaurant and we ended up here. Which turned out to be a good thing. We were seated right away and the food was good..."
Carolyn Bidwell
"This place is a gem. All in-house made food. Welcoming and friendly service. Large portions. Special entree every day. Homemade jams for sale. The..."
Leslie O’Brien
"Absolutely amazing food, prices and owners. Such a welcoming..."
Debbie Elliott
"Great staff great food outstanding portions and fantastic..."
barb ramsay
Sawmill Taphouse And Grill
Sawmill Taphouse And Grill
81/100 (1695 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pizza
Pub
Pizza
Bar
Pub
American
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Tacos
Halibut
Ribs
Beef
Curry
Prawns
Pasta
Nachos
Toasts
Salad
Cuttlefish
Wings
Mussels
Cakes
Bruschette
Pesto
Chowder
Fish
Tapas
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Pizza
American
Canadian
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Impulse Pizza
Impulse Pizza
79/100 (173 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Canadian
Pizza
Canadian
Canadian
Pizza
"Perfect! Hard to get a great Gluten Free pizza around town. Tonight mine was simply perfect. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I..."
CoCo Bezjack
"Really good pizza at good prices. Friendly staff. Clean restaurant. What's not to love? Okay maybe their hours... I really wish this place was open..."
Kaline Reine
"I had the Bobo chicken pizza, this evening. Delivery was quite good for a Saturday night. The pizza was so hot I couldn’t eat it. Once it cooled....."
Cindy Mcnab
"We tried this place tonight not knowing they had changed names and owners ! . We had a large bacon mushroom cheeseburger and bbq wings. The pizza was..."
Jay Labrosse
"Ordered here for the first time and the pizzas were..."
South Sea
"Always delicious and fresh! Love the buffalo wings’..."
Sarah Begbie
Haida Way Restaurant
Haida Way Restaurant
73/100 (1403 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Canadian
Diner
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Salmon
Curry
Prawns
Toasts
Burger
Diner
Canadian
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We haven't been to the Haida Way since the pandemic started. Used to come for breakfast regularly. I was somewhat dismayed by the reviews and worried..."
Holly Warren
"Finally stopped here after years of driving by. A great diner. Plenty of room. Very clean and tidy. Service is quite quick at busy times, given..."
jim bo
"I always saw this place as I was driving back home to Victoria but it was always closed (I was usually driving home quite late.) This time it was..."
Dwagonfwy
"Friendly staff and good food, right on the highway for easy access while travelling through. Rice wasn't thoroughly cooked with the curry..."
James Allen
"I really loved this kitschy little diner. The food was great and the price is right. I have to say the curry is seriously delicious. I'll be coming..."
Samuel Adair
Subway
Subway
71/100 (175 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Deli
Canadian
Canadian
Fast Food
Fast food
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Fast food
American
Deli
Canadian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Nice fast food place to dine in while on a road trip. Quite a few places are take out only in this area so this was a good..."
Frances Osborne
"Staff were friendly and efficient. Highly impressed with the level of cleaning and care they took while making a sandwich for someone who is celiac...."
Cory Grubert
"Great customer service, staff served and was pleasant, had conversation and actually seemed interested in response. A great..."
Suzanne Van't Haaff
"It's a subway. Staff are friendly and quick. Coffee is good and it's a good place to have a small business meeting (3 to 4 people). While the..."
Neil Owen
"Absolute gem of a subway. Friendly staff, excellent food, and a great atmosphere. I had gone in to order a sandwich but turned out I ordered the..."
Tarn Dhaliwal
Horseshoe Bay Inn
Horseshoe Bay Inn
70/100 (202 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Salad
Wings
Fish & Chips
Fish
Fish & chips
Burger
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great pub , Great food , full pours of draft ! My favorite is the Ceasar salad , it's awesome. Possibly the best Ceasar salad in all of Duncan/..."
Daryn Jestin
"This was my first time dining here, but it will definitely not be my last. From the decor, the drinks offered, the fantastic menu, and the background..."
Daniel Alexander
"Excellent experience, and amazing food. Definitely come and try the food. You won’t regret..."
xtremetalentabb
"Built in 1892 the “Shoe” is where friends meet! Delightfully different! These hand made seafood crab cakes at the “Shoe” will thrill you. I..."
CoCo Bezjack
"Visited Chemainus BC. Quaint pub with a sweet outdoor patio. Friendly locals and a good-sized menu. I ordered a seafood salad. See pic. I was amazed..."
Lauren St John
"Nice old pub. Maple wood decor. Booths and tables Only 4 people in on a sat afternoon. Has that old pub smell, a bit of the washroom and old..."
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"Such a fun little pub. Old-school vibe. Everyone was chill and Happy. Loved the history too. The service was top notch! Jasmine( hope I got your name..."
Patti Everitt
"Tyler was amazing! Service was impeccable! Food was from the same menu from 18 years ago but a hell of a lot better. Outside patio was hell of an..."
Rob Cruickshank