Gastropubs in Courtenay, BC

Fluid Bar & Grill Gastropubs • $$
1175 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

Customers` Favorites

Jambalaya Bowl
Smoked Chicken
Fish & Chips
Caesar Salad
Fluid Burger
Baked Brie
Crab Dip
Beef Dip
Tuna
Soup

“It could do with a makeover, perhaps. It's probably nicer when the patio is open.Was last here over 10 years ago and seem to remember it being a little fancier. It might have just been me and the difference between daytime and nighttime meals.Seems they have embraced the sports bar theme and have a few good specials on game day, including a contest where you receive a puck with a players number, and if he scores, your bill is free.Fair happy hour prices on $5 high balls, $8 doubles, and $6 beers, in early 2024. Check on line for current hours.Went in for a family lunch with both an adult child and 3 y/o child. They seemed short staffed, although it was about 4 pm on Saturday. When we did get seated, they were quick on the booster seat and many extra coloring pages to go with the crayons.Once we were seated, service improved, and the wait staff were polite and friendly and quite patient with our table.The food, although perhaps a little pricy, but isn't everywhere nowadays, was fairly good. Definitely, quality ingredients were used. The portions weren't huge but not tiny, small either. Everyone was happy with the food we ordered and said it tasted really good. The menu, however, was quite limited. Our adult son mentioned it more than once. It was also he who complained about a bowl costing $29, but he is still young and learning. He did enjoy the jumbelia bowl though even if it wasn't spicy enough for his taste, but our waitress was quick to bring everything he might need to fire it up a few notches. We did not stay for dessert or linger for too long due to the 3 y/o being autistic and had to sit still.Overall, I like Fluid and would recommend it to others. I'm not sure about for a family, but for a date night or a get-together w/ friends, for sure it's an upscale, sort of hip place. I'd like to come back in the summer and edit my review, so check back in 9 months.Parking: Very large parking lot behind the restaurantKid-friendliness: Pretty good kids menu with coloring pages and crayons.Booster seats and I saw two basic, plastic highchairs(they looked to be light duty and not to study for a toddler). Not the most ideal place for children but better during the day for sure.“

3.8 Good68 Reviews
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