Great place I didn't know about before coming here. Cozy atmosphere, good beers and great food. Brisket burnt ends were amazing. Tasty burger. Fried chicken was crunchy on the outside and really juicy. Recommend this place both for the food and drinks. We visited twice in a week, Dec 21 and Dec 28, when driving up/down the island.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Pickles, Beer Flight, Bowl of Soup, Burger, Rainbow Roll, Brisket Dip, Burnt Ends
Crabby Ermine
Holy hell is this place so good. Went on a friend’s recommendation as I was travelling on the island. Everyone was so nice. Food SOOOOOO GOOOOODDD Go with a larger group and order everything. Especially appetizers. The brisket was amazing. The burgers so good. Fried chicken best ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger, Korean Fried Chicken, Chicken and Pickles, Chowder, Burger, Brisket Dip, Burnt Ends
Darrin Wright
First time there, I'm sure I will have a better review next time as another visit is a must.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Michael O'Malley
I recommend Rusted Rake for their beer and their food. The staff are always helpful and friendly. It is located very close to the 19A Highway so easy to pop in when driving by. The first time we stopped here was by chance. We were going into Nanoose Bay and saw the sign. We bought a selection of their beers and really enjoyed them. Now, when we are in the area, we stop in to get more cans of our favorites. This a small, local brewery that crafts delicious beers.
For our more recent stop with out of province visitors, we stayed for their Sunday brunch. We sat out in the patio area that is enclosed with a heater. It was warm and comfortable. The menu had a good variety of breakfast and lunch items. They even had vegetarian/ vegan options available. Our meals were very tasty. The service from when we walked in until when we left was excellent. Everyone was very friendly.
Vegetarian options: There are veggie options on the menu and they can adapt to make it vegan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beer Flight, Brisket Dip
David Jensen
Honestly, this is probably the best brewery on the island, having been to most from Victoria up to Port Alberni over the past decade. The beer is quite good, and they do a good job of keeping a unique rotation of seasonal flavors, but in my opinion the food steals the show. I would come back here even if I didn't enjoy beer just for the food menu. We like the atmosphere and the service has always been great as well. Highly recommend for anyone local or visiting the mid-island area, or passing through to Tofino.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Chowder, Sandwich
Oxana
Delicious food, quick service, very cozy and great beers. The chowder and the burnt ends/brisket are a must. The spruce tip IPA is also 👌
Wonderful brewery all around! Very pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere, the food is delicious and the beer is great. Very accommodating of our 7 month old who loves to chat, and servers were great with her too :) Definitely coming back!
Fantastic food with great atmosphere. Gets a little busy but the staff can handle it without seeming understaffed. Overall a great restaurant and brewery.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Korean Fried Chicken, Chicken and Pickles, Beer Flight, The Chowder, Chowder, Sandwich
Robbie Schertz
My wife and I stopped here on our honeymoon and this was one of the best meals that we had on our trip! the hazy ipa was amazing, the burnt ends were amazing! my wife loved her salad too! fantastic food, fantastic service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad with Chorizo, Burnt Ends
Heidi Bigl
I was visiting my parents in Nanaimo and thought we try somewhere outside of town, and we did not go wrong with Rusted Rake! It was very busy with a wait when we arrived. But all the staff were still very friendly. I had a delicious cheeseburger and my parents shared a rueben sandwich (minus the cheese). We shared a flight of beer. I love how they have name cards so you easily know what you’re drinking! They also have a great selection of merch. There was one guy at the bar who looked like he has been a regular for many years. Maybe too many. Ha ha ha! So much fun!
Brisket Dip very delicious
Great place I didn't know about before coming here. Cozy atmosphere, good beers and great food. Brisket burnt ends were amazing. Tasty burger. Fried chicken was crunchy on the outside and really juicy. Recommend this place both for the food and drinks. We visited twice in a week, Dec 21 and Dec 28, when driving up/down the island.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Pickles, Beer Flight, Bowl of Soup, Burger, Rainbow Roll, Brisket Dip, Burnt Ends
Holy hell is this place so good.
Went on a friend’s recommendation as I was travelling on the island.
Everyone was so nice. Food SOOOOOO GOOOOODDD
Go with a larger group and order everything. Especially appetizers.
The brisket was amazing.
The burgers so good.
Fried chicken best ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger, Korean Fried Chicken, Chicken and Pickles, Chowder, Burger, Brisket Dip, Burnt Ends
First time there, I'm sure I will have a better review next time as another visit is a must.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
I recommend Rusted Rake for their beer and their food. The staff are always helpful and friendly. It is located very close to the 19A Highway so easy to pop in when driving by. The first time we stopped here was by chance. We were going into Nanoose Bay and saw the sign. We bought a selection of their beers and really enjoyed them. Now, when we are in the area, we stop in to get more cans of our favorites. This a small, local brewery that crafts delicious beers.
For our more recent stop with out of province visitors, we stayed for their Sunday brunch. We sat out in the patio area that is enclosed with a heater. It was warm and comfortable. The menu had a good variety of breakfast and lunch items. They even had vegetarian/ vegan options available. Our meals were very tasty. The service from when we walked in until when we left was excellent. Everyone was very friendly.
Vegetarian options: There are veggie options on the menu and they can adapt to make it vegan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beer Flight, Brisket Dip
Honestly, this is probably the best brewery on the island, having been to most from Victoria up to Port Alberni over the past decade. The beer is quite good, and they do a good job of keeping a unique rotation of seasonal flavors, but in my opinion the food steals the show. I would come back here even if I didn't enjoy beer just for the food menu. We like the atmosphere and the service has always been great as well. Highly recommend for anyone local or visiting the mid-island area, or passing through to Tofino.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Chowder, Sandwich
Delicious food, quick service, very cozy and great beers. The chowder and the burnt ends/brisket are a must. The spruce tip IPA is also 👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beer Flight, Chowder, Burnt Ends
This place is absolutely amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fast and welcoming service, excellent food and affordable prices. The new “date night” destination!
Parking: Excellent parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chowder, Brisket Dip
Pros: Great beer. Except food. Would absolutely recommend the Benny’s.
Cons: Small bar
Overall: Hot damn, best breakfast on Van Isle.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Wonderful brewery all around! Very pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere, the food is delicious and the beer is great. Very accommodating of our 7 month old who loves to chat, and servers were great with her too :) Definitely coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich, Burger, Sandwich
Great food, great beer. Burnt ends are fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic food with great atmosphere. Gets a little busy but the staff can handle it without seeming understaffed. Overall a great restaurant and brewery.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Korean Fried Chicken, Chicken and Pickles, Beer Flight, The Chowder, Chowder, Sandwich
My wife and I stopped here on our honeymoon and this was one of the best meals that we had on our trip! the hazy ipa was amazing, the burnt ends were amazing! my wife loved her salad too! fantastic food, fantastic service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad with Chorizo, Burnt Ends
I was visiting my parents in Nanaimo and thought we try somewhere outside of town, and we did not go wrong with Rusted Rake! It was very busy with a wait when we arrived. But all the staff were still very friendly. I had a delicious cheeseburger and my parents shared a rueben sandwich (minus the cheese). We shared a flight of beer. I love how they have name cards so you easily know what you’re drinking! They also have a great selection of merch.
There was one guy at the bar who looked like he has been a regular for many years. Maybe too many. Ha ha ha! So much fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Sandwich
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