Friendly, relaxing atmosphere with flavorful and creative food and drink options. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful with making selections. Love it!
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So my review is good and bad and that's why I've only rated it 3.5.
Firstly, I went there today with a friend for lunch and as we walked in, we had a somewhat strange greteting like they were closed or something, but they were not.
Looking around the decor was quite nice, not into the artwork personally but it was kind of funky. The tables were completely empty, no candle or little plant or anything so it did feel a bit odd and like it was ready for people to be eating there.
That said, once we sat down, the service was very nice and the server recommended a beer and gave us a taster which was very nice and also local, which i appreciate.
I ordered the chicken and waffles and my friend ordered the Burger.
Bad first: The chicken was dry and bland and the waffles were thin and not fluffy at all, they had a nice flavour but the size of the serving was also disappointing and I personally didn't like how it was presented on basically a cheese slate.
Good: My friends burger was probably one of the tastiest burgers I've ever tried in my life. The truffle mayo really made the flavour of the burger pop and it was also cooked to perfection, still a little pink in he middle and very juicy. The brioche bun was also delicious. The arugula on top really finished it off nicely. I would absolutely come back just for the burger, drinks and service and to try out the dinner menu. The chicken and waffles however should be scrapped, it wasnt tasty and felt like it didn't belong on that menu.
Delicious Food and Gracious, Attentive Service. We attended the Old Firehouse for a Winemakers Dinner featuring wines from Avrill Creek and had a wonderful evening.
The four course meal with a different featured wine for each course was superb with each course being beautifully plated and absolutely delicious. Combined with attentive service and the owner of Avrill creek's comments about each wine and winemaking in general it was a completely enjoyable occasion.
Top marks to the owner, Jeff, his staff and the chef's for a well done event in their comfortable, attractive venue.
The Old Firehouse was a lucky shot on our tour through Duncan. I can admit, we would have regretted not going here. The food is simply amazing. Local and presented like an art piece on a plate.
The service is warm welcoming and a really interesting chat is always around the corner. My wife and I both highly appreciate the use of local products and the story behind the wines. A casual evening that turned into a romantic and fascinating dinner in our honeymoon. We are looking forward to be back soon.
The 3 course meal for the Dine Around Cowichan was a tantalizing dance for the taste buds.
The Winter Salad set you up beautifully for the Flat Iron Steak with parmesan potato pave, carrots, red wine sauce, mushrooms relish and topped with crispy shallots.
The Matcha Cheesecake with peach, honeycomb and crispy Phyllis was just scrumptious! Capped off with their Bourbon Sour. Simply fantastic.
Jeff and his team provide an unforgettable experience.
Be sure to put them on your list for your next dinning adventure in the Cowichan Valley.
Overall, I'd say the old firehouse is good. Could it be better? Yes. We had a lovely server but where things could improve is in the kitchen. We ordered fries at two different times. The first batch was perfect! Hot and crispy. The second batch, wilted and cold. Why do chefs try and pawn off less desirable food? We sent it back and the chef had to make a new, proper batch so if they were concerned about food wastage, it happened anyway. Then there were the donuts for the dessert...the quality and presentation was not the same as a few days earlier. Not only were the actual donuts smaller, there was less blackberry curd and macerated blackberries. The other food we had was great but I don't have a previous comparison to see if the kitchen was trying to take shortcuts. On top of great customer service, consistency in the kitchen is key for long term success. You can see that in successful, long time American restaurants.
Delicious food, great drinks. Superb service.
You need to try it yourself.
The burger was unbelievable. Every bite was so delicious! The outside of the beef patty was crisp and seasoned and the bun was fresh and made in the house… Someone at the table said wow this is one of the top three burgers I have ever had. And I definitely agree! I would drive up to Duncan just for one of these burgers another time :-) Wish I got a good picture!
Best food ever!! And cocktails! Best place to go in Duncan. The staff are the sweetest! We shut the place down and there were no taxis in Duncan so the owner was kind enough to offer a safe drive home! Awesome!!!
I chose the Dine Around Cowichan set 3 course menu and it did not disappoint! My partner chose the market pasta. I would give my left arm to eat here for free for life! OMG the flavors were unlike anything we've ever tasted 😍 The atmosphere, service and music was excellent too. My reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is I feel if I'm spending good money on a meal, it should be up to the kitchen or server to box up any leftovers instead of us. Otherwise, no complaints!! We will DEFINITELY be back! 😁
Wonderful Experience, Beautiful Decor, Owner Jeff is a long time Business Owner in Duncan and a True Local : ) Support Local. Delicious Meal, custom order non alcoholic drinks. Go There ....
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