Just popped in to have a snack and hot drink. I have to say I was made the best hot chocolate ever. It was just very smooth and delicious. My hubby and I shared a bagel. It looked dark and heavy, but it was super light and delicious too. It was a new one apparently. Keep it I say 👍
Very nice little place
The crab cakes chowder and seafood puff pastry was all delicious and sitting on the dog friendly patio with our pup right on the water with a great view was enjoyed by all of us!
I loved this place ! Located right on the water with indoor and outdoor covered seating. The food is so fresh and tastes homemade ! Loved the chowder and seafood sandwich. Give this place a try !
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With a two-for-one coupon for fish and chips in hand, we went to the Pier Bistro for the first time. We got there just after 8 pm and found it not very busy since closing time (9 pm) was approaching. We each ordered a mimosa (orange juice and champagne) and waited for our meals. After 30 minutes we began to wonder what was happening since fish and chips doesn’t take long to prepare and cook. Our server soon informed us that due to a misinterpretation of the way the coupon showed up on the ordering screen in the kitchen, the relatively new cook thought that the entire order had been submitted and then cancelled. The server apologized for the delay and said the food would be ready soon and due to the excessive wait we would not be charged for the fish and chips, just for the drinks. The fish was tender, with a crisp batter, neither too thick nor overcooked. The fries and coleslaw were good and the tarter sauce was unique and probably made from scratch. While a free meal always tastes better, we would have happily paid full price. From our standpoint as first-time customers the staff treated us fairly and did not lose our future business.
the biggest portion sizes of fish in victoria!! had some halibut and chips, seafood chowder, and it was full of fish and crabs, more so than the chowder or the batter, worth a visit! way better than that over hyped hipster red fish blue fish joint
I had an amazing fish and chips here back before I lived on the island so it holds dear memories for me. It's a great spot on the pier too! The fish batter is really good and reminds me of the UK
Just had a great breakfast - Friendly and efficient staff.
Delicious butter tart!. Went there last night with a few friends for dessert as we were in the area. The butter tart was the yummiest thing ever, and I don't even like butter tart. 2 friends had the other dessert option - carrot cake, which they also really liked. Our server told us that the butter tart is made using the owner's grandmother's original recipe.
The bistro has an amazing view of the ocean and is really really cozy.
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Fantastic. My husband and I came to dine at the Pier Bistro for dinner tonight and I felt I had to share my experience (especially after reading all the negative reviews)
It was an unforgettable experience and if I ever get the chance to come back- I will!
#1 THE VIEW. You can not get much closer to the water than this unless you are on a boat. You are completely surrounded by ocean and there is not a bad seat in the house for this show!
#2 THE FOOD. Our server suggested the fish and chips as well as the clam chowder and crabcakes. We concluded she knew best and I ordered the clam chowder and cakes while my husband ordered the halibut and chips. When the food arrived, we were glad we listened to the recommendation and very impressed. The portions were sufficient and the chowder lived up to its name.
#3 THE SERVICE. The service was quick and delightful, although the restaurant was about to close the server did not make us feel rushed what-so-ever (which is a rarity these days). She indulged in conversation with us and made us feel right at home.
The only issue we had was not having room for dessert- the butter tarts were the size of my hand.
You are missing out if you pass this hidden gem down.
Very accommodating to my fish and seafood allergy. Great location on the water. The chicken burger is excellent and a chicken breast not ground chicken. The fries are amazing! The Cobb salad was very good but not a true Cobb salad. We would return.
Great crab cakes. Ate here twice during stay in Sidney. Had medley of seafood special - salmon, crab cake and halibut - delicious. Partner had the prime rib - delicious. Service was friendly. We would return.
Still coming back!!. Hey you all, maybe they read the reviews,
We are weekend regulars at this wee bistro,
They have scrumptious crab cakes Benny ( maybe adjusted the crab cake recipe).
Endless decent coffee, fun staff and views that can't be equaled. Try late Sunday morning and watch the sailboat races, sometime the finish line is just outside your window!
Had lunch here too, halibut and chips were great,salads
fresh , and the deli style sandwiches were better than downtown Vic.
Next we'll try dinner, menu looks promising.
The fish and chips were outstanding!
We stopped by for lunch in mid July to eat outside and it seemed like there was a comfortable laid back atmosphere. We were able to bring our two small dogs to sit next to us during lunch which we thought was very accommodating. After getting seated I ordered the 2 piece cod fish and chips and I don’t think we waited a full ten minutes before our food was out. It was surprisingly fast.
The food itself was very good. I think I had the crispiest battered fish I’ve ever had eating here. The batter was super crispy but not at all heavy. I would absolutely come back here again.
Got a clam chowder and crab cake combo. Came with a decent-sized soup bowl, two pieces of flat bread, and two crab cakes. One of the best clam chowders I've had in a while! And the crab cakes were delicious! Good amount of crab. The flatbread was just okay—wish they came warm or toasted.
Very nice little place on the pier, with an incredible view from the covered patio and awesome food. The fish and chips, the chowder and the crab cakes were perfectly cooked and tasted great. Service was very good.
I'm a 2 Michelin star chef from New York and wanted to try out local food. The food was absolutely good. But the only gripe I had was that they charge $9 for a can of beer.
Love this place. The food is always amazing and so fresh and the staff are very welcoming.
The clam chowder and crab cakes are so delicious and the fish and chips are also very tasty. Well worth a visit if you’re in Sidney.
Fantastic fish , delicious crab cakes. Service was friendly.
Really site spot at the end of the pier, it’s small so you may have to wait in a bit of a line. However it’s worth it.
A little pricey but it’s uniqueness makes it worth it.
This place has got one of the best Seafood in Victoria. The clam chowder and crab cakes are ones I would definitely suggest to go for. Great decor and Ambience.
Good fries , good tarter sauce , fish 🐟 😋 👌. Pop cold nice glass mug. Everything you need. Good coleslaw ok sauce. Would come again.
The best views when you are in the area for dining. Excellent service. We tried crab cakes, chowder and salmon burger on our first trip. Then returned for dinner the second time to try the dinner plates and got the salmon and halibut mixed plate. Butter tart for dessert. The seafood is cooked perfectly, salmon was consistently under seasoned for my palate. Butter tart shell was more of a puff style but I liked the unique take on it. Will return for sure.
This restaurant is located in the prime location, right by the water. The clam chowder was good, and we enjoyed a beautiful weather and a nice water view.
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