Restaurants in Ladysmith

“Great place. Food was fresh and very tasty. Great staff. Among their rotating supply of home brewed beers, they also carry Phillips non-alcoholic beers. Highly recommend establishment ?.”

“Best Indian food on the island”

“This was my first time being here but it won’t be my last. Our food was stellar. There are so many great options on the menu too! I highly recommend this to you and did I mention that I’m going back?”

“Excellent dim sum and terrific service. Feels like I'm back in Vancouver again!”

“We had an amazing treat at Ironworks Cafe & Creperie. So many tempting choices, both sweet and savoury. Three of us wanted to share two crepes, and asked if our choices could be cut into thirds. Renee plated the thirds individually with full garnishes. 🌟🌟🌟 We had the ‘Four Berries and Cream” (sweet) and the ‘Spinach, Artichoke & Brie” (savoury). Hmmmmm. Latte was excellent. 🌟 Locally owned, caringly staffed, local ingredients. So impressed. Thank you.”

“Assorted tempura plate for lunch. All was good except for the asparagus which was very woody. I told the waitress and rec'd two more asparagus sticks; one was very good and one was better but still woody. Overall, duriong the past year all has been very good, jsut this compaint.”

“Best gluten free pizza ever! Even after reheating on the second day. After years of searching, I found out a great GF pizza crust IS possible....Well, looks like I'm moving to Ladysmith 🤷😆”

“Amazing food and great service would highly recommend stopping in and grabbing a bite to eat.”

“I just had the Tuna burger special for lunch. It was the most delicious luscious coffee shop lunch I have Ed ver eaten. Thank you for an amazing meal and the coffee was wonderful as well!”

“Excellent all around. With its Zen-like atmosphere, it is a great place to unwind after a hectic day.”

“Family friendly Barnacle Barney's & Western Chinese Cuisine located on the corner, Roberts Street and First Avenue in Ladysmith. A local favorite with plenty of seating. The menu offers a variety menu including fish and chips, hamburgers sandwiches, chinese food and more. Owner Jerry has owned and operated the restaurant for ten years with a fan favorite following from his previous location in Parksville. Step on in and enjoy a hot coffee and a bite to eat. Thank you Laurie for pleasant table service.”

“Absolutely amazing food and attentive service! We can recommend: 1) Pacific Rockfish Fish and Chips: flavorful, crisp breading and a Thick fish filet that was sweet and fresh tasting. Our Teen only needed the ONE pc Rockfish as it was huge! 2) Saturday Night special: hot honey BBQ Ribs with jalapeno cornbread, corn on the cob, house made macaroni salad, AND it came with fries (chips)! Amazing flavors, textures and really, enough to feed 3 people! 3) Roast Beef Dip with gravy and chips (fries.) Great flavors and filling! 4) Guinness Chocolate Pie- this was like the best fudge on a crumb crust...way too good to be missed, so we shared among 3 as we were so full!”

“I like this new coffee shop and our walking group has stopped in a few times after walking the Stocking Creek trail. But we may not be going back because they don't sell drip coffee. Last time I was not even warned that they only sell Espresso so served me an Americano, which I found to be very bitter, even with lots of cream added. If I had been warned I would have ordered maybe a latte. But I prefer drip coffee, as do several in our walking group. I wanted to contact the Coffee Shack to give them feedback but they don't seem to have a website or email address.I have upped my review to 4 stars. My only concern was no drip coffee, and I was not warned that I would be served an Americano instead. Maybe they have a good reason for not serving drip coffee so that's their prerogative. But the Morning Glory muffin I had was fantastic. And it was nice to sit out back in the shade.”

“This lemonade was the best I've ever had!!! I had strawberry basil lemonade 🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋 service was excellent and my kids loved both flavors we got.”

“Excellent ! Authentically delicious indian food .Foods are simply awesome always ,specially the chicken and lamb biriyani butter chicken, nun mango lassi etc East or west Spice hut is the best Farzana Naz Mohammad Ehsan Victoria”

“Drove from Courtenay to try this bakery, It is excellent, everything from the quiche to the cinnamon buns. The cookies are super good. Friendly staff.”

“Huge “Thank you” for the small gluten free baking tray and 20 beautifully decorated cupcakes for my daughter & new son in-laws wedding. They were delicious and not one was left behind. Appreciate the service and assistance in the whole transaction. I am very pleased and the guests thoroughly enjoyed the tasty goodies 🧁”

“Exceptional service. Servers were polite and friendly. Food was delivered quickly and as ordered. Prices were reasonable and fair. Easy access from Trans Canada Hwy1. Parking is limited at this location,.”

“a little bit of this and a little bit of that - a great spot to grab a snack while shopping.”

“⭐ 4.5 / 5
Consistent quality, generous portions, and a well‑maintained environment

I’ve heard from several people that this buffet has a strong reputation, but as a Google Local Guide I prefer to base my reviews on firsthand experience rather than word of mouth. I visited to evaluate it objectively.

The buffet offers generous portions and a wider selection than many comparable spots. During my visit, the dishes were fresh, well‑prepared, and maintained regularly. Staple items like fried rice, chow mein, and sweet & sour pork were flavorful and consistent, with a few options exceeding typical buffet expectations.

Service was attentive without being intrusive. Plates were cleared promptly, and the dining area was kept clean throughout my meal. I also checked the washroom, which was fully stocked and well maintained—an important indicator of overall operational standards. Another positive: guests are free to enjoy their meal without feeling monitored or rushed, which contributes to a comfortable dining experience.

Overall, this buffet delivers good value, reliable quality, and a clean, welcoming environment. Its positive reputation is well earned.”

“Our favourite go to for chinese food. Consistently delicious, fresh and cook to order. Reasonably priced. Great staff and atmosphere. Would love to have the buffet back🙂”

“Had a plant-based burger. It was ok. Not as good as the Beyond burgers that A&W used to have. Also, it took 12 minutes to get my order and customers who ordered after me received their orders before I did.”