Restaurants in Parksville

“We had Craig Street Pizza tonight for first time—we live out of town—& it was the best pizza I’ve ever had. I’m still drooling over it & highly recommend!!”

“Great pizza. No notes to give.”

“Exceptional service, pleasant, fast service, very clean restaurant.”

“Amazingly delicious & fresh ramen! Highly recommend! The service was quick and friendly. The restaurant is very bright & clean.”

“everything we have tried on the menu has been amazing, we do not pass through parksville without stopping”

“My husband and I order food from here all the time. The service is always quick and friendly and the food is delicious especially the Combo and Chicken with Vermicelli. Thank you!”

“Recently celebrated my birthday here with my close friends. we sat outside on the patio. it was great atmosphere, super friendly service. the beer was great and the food tasted amazing. very happy! definitely will be coming back!”

“Best sushi in Parksville, owners are so nice I would definitely recommend to try them.”

“I've been a customer here for my whole adult life. This place feels like coming home to me. The staff is always warm and welcoming, they always remember my order and what I like to drink. Yes the place has gone through its changes, and we all adjust. Still a great place! (honestly I'm happy about no more karaoke, Just trying to enjoy my drink while my eardrums getting busted out by people who think they can sing...go to the Legion guys)The bartenders are always watchful, and swiftly and quietly usher out the riff raff. The waitresses are pleasant every time, always a welcoming smile, and are quick to come with food and drinks. They are very attentive to their tables, I never have a complaint. The food is always amazing, kudos to those cooks in that hot kitchen. While it used to be quite the bumping place on the weekends, covid has really quieted it down. I recommend the Rod & Gun. It's a pub, and if you prefer pubs over taphouses like I do, you'll really enjoy this place. See you guys soon!”

“First time there tonight July 1-2023to celebrate birthdays. Alley the owner was so gracious and had the best personality!! The food was absolutely delicious! We started with crab cakes they were so good! Then I had the seafood pasta the amount of scallops prawns was awesome they definitely weren't skimpy on the seafood and the presentation was great! Then the dessert we had a free birthday dessert which was the sticky date pudding with vanilla ice cream! The service was good, friendly, fast and the establishment was clean! Highly recommend this place ❤️”

“We have been living in Campbell River for over a year now and have not found a good pizza. Poppa's was recommended by a friend in Parksville. We were here for a week and tried it. OMG!!! It is the best pizza we have ever had anywhere! The flavors, amounts of toppings and the tons of cheese. One slice is a meal but we had 2 each. Yes it was that great! We purchased one to take back home to freeze. Every trip to Parksville will be a Poppa's Pizza!🥰”

“Keep an eye on your food as it's being prepped. We agree with the tasty reviews, but have questions about food safety. We witnessed one of the staff dropping a tartar sauce on the floor and another staff told her, "Don't worry; no one saw it."”

“This place is amazing the drinks are so good and refreshing. They they even have low-calorie dairy free gluten-free options. I wish I had known about this place sooner. 😁”

“Stopped in today for the first time, great food and great service we will definitely be back”

“Hidden gem! Absolutely excellent food, this place has been one of my favourites spots for take out since I came to live in Parksville. There isn’t a bad thing on the menu and it’s all such a great value. My usual go to are the Salad Rolls with the incredible peanut sauce and their trusty House Special Rare Beef Noodle Pho. Can’t wait to go back as a treat again soon. Excellent work Saigon Garden!”

“Amazing products and service! Bought 2 pieces of cheesecake here - the lemon curd (recommended) and plain - and both are decadent!! Best cheesecake I have ever purchased from a store. And, the oatmeal raisin cookies taste like the ones one makes at home - and they were not overly sweet . Perfect. The service was friendly, helpful and kind. Will go back - when in the area - and look forward to the cinnamon buns next - they were already sold out for the day and we were there before noon!”

“I mistakenly left my wallet here while visiting during a family event, and the owner not only kept it safe for me, but she returned a voicemail during her holiday to alleviate my concern, and went out of her way to return it to me by mail.

The chai tea latte was delicious, and I can't think of better customer service and courtesy than the experience I had.”

“Wow - finally a great coffee/lunch place in Parksville! Awesome baked goods (double baked almond croissant), fabulous coffee (made exactly as requested: extra hot, non fat cappuccino), nice comfortable decor, not too loud, and absolutely wonderful service!”

“Our favorite Indian food restaurant. Their curry is delicious! Friendly staff and quick service. Thank you!”

“Great People and Friendly price to feed Canadians 🇨🇦 Love to see Canadian Food chain understand what Canadians likes ❤️❤️❤️”

“I love this place. After all the years I’ve lived in Parksville, they have consistently made amazing food at a great price. Definitely worth grabbing as a take out to enjoy at Parksville beach which is just a minuscule walk away. My personal favourite has always been the “3 piece Island Fish and Chips”, possibly the best value in town IMHO. Well done Aioli, I’ll keep coming back to you as long as I can.”

“Really liked the food! That new chef does amazing work in the kitchen! Highly recommended”

“We love eating at Taste! The food and service are both excellent. We've never been disappointed. When asked for suggestions for places to eat we always recommend it to locals and visitors.”

“Best pizza I have had in this area! Delicious 😋”

“Small town charm, friendly staff, and delicious breakfast. We've eaten here several times and always pick up something from the bakery to go.”

“Was pleasantly surprised by this place! Our server Gavin was amazing and I had the best steak of my life. Decor and plating reminded me of the 90’s. Would be the perfect place for a nice family dinner. People were dressed in all kinds of attire.

There was a note that they were understaffed but we had no delays due to our wonderful server! They were out of some options such as both pastas and lamb chops. Not sure if that is a common occurrence but if you are really craving something specific or are a picky eater maybe call ahead :)”

“We went to Ricky's after being evacuated from the Wesley ridge fire. We asked if they have discount to evacuees. We showed the server and manager a screenshot of the evacuation notice as well as our ID with our address and they still would not give a discount as we did not have a physical paper.”

“I heard about this restaurant during my travels and made it, “my must eat at restaurant”. The food was so amazing, I took the menu for ideas. Thank you for offering an outstanding healthy and delicious venue for us humans that have dietary restrictions and a healthy lifestyle. Everything on the menu is delicious. Must try their version of gluten free Apple fritters, we both had a food orgasm, then ordered more. Thank you for the flavour explosion!”

“We had a sold out show last night at French Creek Pub. It was such a fun and unforgettable night. The staff were so funny and friendly. The patrons made us feel like we were their friends. Food was delicious. Great space for live entertainment or parties. We’d definitely love to come back if they’d have us. The Bad Decisions Comedy Tour”

“The coffee and food here are somemof the best in the area. So good. The server was a bit rude, I think he was trying to be funny or something maybe. Other friends of ours had the exact experience with the same server. Still would go back though.”

“Wonderful food !! Made fresh just the way YOU want it. Prices are unbeatable , best bang for your buck in the take out world and its a healthy choice. The service is fast and friendly . I'd recommend this take out choice to everyone !!”

“Excellent food at a great price.”

“Very friendly out standing service and food authentic and delicious, 5 stars *****”

“Friyana was really friendly and helpful. She has great listening skills, her co-worker and her did a great job doing up a great sub sandwich. It's employees like her that keep me coming back.”

“Another AMAZING meal tonight. So fresh and service was fabulous. Sure missed you guys”

“Always have a amazing experience!!! Staff are amazing! My go to place! Nothing but good feedback! ❤️❤️❤️❤️”

“So good. It’s always fresh and fast. Massive vegetarian menu also.”

“the best place in town with the best service. always grateful to spend my time at BP.”

“Place is perfect. The lady that took care of me was incredibly professional and very nice. Her good mood is contagious. Thank you Caileigh you are very good at your work.”

“Server was very pleasant, food was delicious.”

“I would highly recommend ignoring the previous low ratings and giving this place a try. All of the the recent reviews seem to be great. I had possibly the best meal of my life here in June 2025.

I went in with fairly low expectations, as Cedars, the restaurant at Tigh Na Mara, is pretty mediocre. We did the dip-and-dine package while staying at the resort, and I was not expecting much for food - frozen Sysco appies perhaps.

I was absolutely blown away. As soon as I had one bite of the first course, a spring kale salad, I knew I had massively underestimated this place. The food was OUTSTANDING, and the wine pairings were not only great, they were well priced (relative to similar menus elsewhere).

I see there are a few people complaining about portions. It's bottomless - eat more! I'm a pretty big guy, with a pretty big appetite, and I would have been perfectly happy with the set menu. Of course I ordered a few extra courses because the food was so incredible, but I left very very full.

The spring/summer 2025 menu is fresh, local, playful, and expertly executed. There are fermented and picked foods, lots of seafood, some bright fruit sauces paired with savory meats, and some earthy fungi dishes. I could see a person who likes frozen spring rolls and well-cooked steak with ketchup finding some of the dishes a little intimidating, but anyone who enjoys fine dining, beyond basic meat and potatoes, will likely be thrilled with the dishes.

The citrus and cream dessert paired with Inniskillin Ice Wine was so good it literally brought tears to my eyes!

As far as I'm aware, there is nothing else in Parksville that even comes close to this caliber of food.

On top of all this, our server, Drew, was great. He was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic.

The only thing I didn't love is the fact that you have to eat wearing your robe from the spa. This isn't Bruch and mimosas, it's an elevated dining experience, and I would prefer to not feel the wind blowing on my bits and bobbles. That said, if I would happily do this again wearing only an adult diaper if I had to!

10/10
Treat yourself and make a reservation.”

“Cedars Restaurant is by far our favourite place to dine in Parksville! The food is amazing and staff is always fantastic!!”