What a great spot to stop in at! The venue has a natrurally warm ambience, great beers and excellent food. The service was very attentive and all of our orders came out promptly. They offer a variety of vegetarian options so everyone left satisfied too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dezerae Pidborochynski
What a gem! Very classy and rustic interior with lots of interesting decor features to enjoy. Service was outstanding, seriously. Fast, friendly, knowledgeable with the menu.
I had a beer flight and the burnt ends appy. The beers were tasty and cold, and the food was top-notch with beautiful presentation. I love the elevated farm-to-table experience.
Lots of parking, clean restrooms, and a convenient location just off the highway.
I highly recommend you check it out. I can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Troy Henke
I would travel from across the country to have their burnt ends or brisket entree. The great thing is the rest of their food is also wonderful. I love being able to sit at their picnic tables in the summer next to the barley crop ripening for next year’s brew. A gem on the Island.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Cowling
Great food and beer. Service was excellent. Definitely coming back next time we're in this area. The chicken and the chowder were fantastic, didn't try others but everything else looks good too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremy Fernandes
Really enjoyed this spot. So much so that we came back twice! Had lunch and dinner here. Service was excellent and friendly both times. Wasbusy for dinner, but never felt rushed. The food was fresh and excellent value with some pretty hefty portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martha L
Best poke bowl I ever had, and probably will have. Amazingly assembled brisket plate. Generous portions, good beer & cider. Absolutely glorious dessert. Great service and a heated patio for the colder months. What's not to like?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don McGregor
Truly outstanding food. Way beyond expectations. An absolute gem of a place.
Juliegh Bookout
This restaurant is a gem and I am so happy we stopped for lunch on our way through. The brisket was very good and my husband said the chowder was the best he’s ever had (and he frequents Boston).
Jessica Adaszynski
Ambiance was amazing- such a charming spot. Food and beer were excellent. The rainbow roll was delicious. Large portion sizes.
Janice St.Helene
Tried the lager and hazy IPA - both really tasty. We shared the fried chicken and pickles, the burnt ends and a blueberry salad. Food was excellent as was the service. Highly recommend!
What a fantastic setting for delicious food and beer. We were visiting the island with our dog, and went here as it was one of the few breweries/restaurants with a dog friendly patio. The patio had lots of picnic tables with plenty of shade overlooking the surrounding farm. We ordered the beef and chicken burgers, both of which were great. The IPAs were top notch, with the Spruce Tip being the standout. The service was really friendly, but we did feel a little rushed near the end of our visit.
Sam Wilson
Lovely owners and delicious food. Pet friendly.
Dylan Van Wyk
If you're travelling from Victoria up island you get stuck in that god awful stop and go traffic in Nanaimo... Say no more
Rusted rake has it all, AC, Beer, Food, and views!
Farm to table, beer to mouth, 1000% the best choice you made - far better choice than driving through Nanaimo 👌
Sean McBain
Loved this spot! Overall awesome experience, food and beer were great. But particularly the service was phenomenal. A shout out to Senay who really went above and beyond. Probably the best service we’ve had at a restaurant :-) A big thank you and we will be back!
Clint Smith
I am so impressed every time I come here.
Sitting here right now, after the brisket sandwich and chowder. Good god that was good. Enjoy a wandering Scotsman.
Our server., sarah/candice/tany/Debbie whatever she said her name was, so sorry, the food gave me temporary name amnesia, Was amazing. Bright, cheery, friendly, and welcoming. We sat at the front window. Tell her devin/Simon /steve and I think she was one of the best servers we have had the pleasure of meeting. Truly, management, she deserves a raise.
Update: Kari lol.
What a great way to unwind after a hot day.
Thank you so much for providing such a nice location, so close to my home.
What a great spot to stop in at! The venue has a natrurally warm ambience, great beers and excellent food. The service was very attentive and all of our orders came out promptly. They offer a variety of vegetarian options so everyone left satisfied too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a gem!
Very classy and rustic interior with lots of interesting decor features to enjoy.
Service was outstanding, seriously. Fast, friendly, knowledgeable with the menu.
I had a beer flight and the burnt ends appy. The beers were tasty and cold, and the food was top-notch with beautiful presentation. I love the elevated farm-to-table experience.
Lots of parking, clean restrooms, and a convenient location just off the highway.
I highly recommend you check it out. I can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would travel from across the country to have their burnt ends or brisket entree. The great thing is the rest of their food is also wonderful. I love being able to sit at their picnic tables in the summer next to the barley crop ripening for next year’s brew. A gem on the Island.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and beer. Service was excellent. Definitely coming back next time we're in this area. The chicken and the chowder were fantastic, didn't try others but everything else looks good too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really enjoyed this spot. So much so that we came back twice! Had lunch and dinner here. Service was excellent and friendly both times. Wasbusy for dinner, but never felt rushed. The food was fresh and excellent value with some pretty hefty portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best poke bowl I ever had, and probably will have. Amazingly assembled brisket plate. Generous portions, good beer & cider. Absolutely glorious dessert.
Great service and a heated patio for the colder months.
What's not to like?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly outstanding food. Way beyond expectations. An absolute gem of a place.
This restaurant is a gem and I am so happy we stopped for lunch on our way through. The brisket was very good and my husband said the chowder was the best he’s ever had (and he frequents Boston).
Ambiance was amazing- such a charming spot. Food and beer were excellent. The rainbow roll was delicious. Large portion sizes.
Tried the lager and hazy IPA - both really tasty. We shared the fried chicken and pickles, the burnt ends and a blueberry salad. Food was excellent as was the service. Highly recommend!
Restaurantji Recommends
What a fantastic setting for delicious food and beer. We were visiting the island with our dog, and went here as it was one of the few breweries/restaurants with a dog friendly patio. The patio had lots of picnic tables with plenty of shade overlooking the surrounding farm. We ordered the beef and chicken burgers, both of which were great. The IPAs were top notch, with the Spruce Tip being the standout. The service was really friendly, but we did feel a little rushed near the end of our visit.
Lovely owners and delicious food. Pet friendly.
If you're travelling from Victoria up island you get stuck in that god awful stop and go traffic in Nanaimo...
Say no more
Rusted rake has it all, AC, Beer, Food, and views!
Farm to table, beer to mouth, 1000% the best choice you made - far better choice than driving through Nanaimo 👌
Loved this spot! Overall awesome experience, food and beer were great. But particularly the service was phenomenal. A shout out to Senay who really went above and beyond. Probably the best service we’ve had at a restaurant :-) A big thank you and we will be back!
I am so impressed every time I come here.
Sitting here right now, after the brisket sandwich and chowder. Good god that was good. Enjoy a wandering Scotsman.
Our server., sarah/candice/tany/Debbie whatever she said her name was,
so sorry, the food gave me temporary name amnesia, Was amazing. Bright, cheery, friendly, and welcoming. We sat at the front window. Tell her devin/Simon /steve and I think she was one of the best servers we have had the pleasure of meeting. Truly, management, she deserves a raise.
Update: Kari lol.
What a great way to unwind after a hot day.
Thank you so much for providing such a nice location, so close to my home.
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