Restaurants in Parksville

“Phenomenal Pizza and they had my daughters preferred type of dairy free cheese. 10/10.”

“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!!”

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

“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 had the best poke bowls here! Friendly and welcoming customer service, amazing portions and flavors, and a very clean, beautiful space. Would highly recommend!”

“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."”

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

“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!”

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

“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!”

“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!”

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

“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!🥰”

“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.”

“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!”

“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!”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great coffee, local , organic, friendly service”

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

“A friend and I went to Jalapeño's for the first time yesterday and had a wonderful time. Friendly, helpful service; menu prices are more than reasonable; and the food was all delicious. We shared the choriqueso [like a cheese fondue with chorizo sausage in it] and it was fantastic. Melty, tasty, not overly spicy! We ate it as a starter and also put some of it onto our mains when those came out. We both ordered the taco trio [one carne asada, one carnitas, one al pastor] which comes with rice and beans. It was all good, but the beans were amazing! Feel silly saying that about beans, but they were the best refritos I've ever had. We also both had the hibiscus drink and it was fantastic, not super sweet and a nice floral taste. After our meal, we paid and each got one of their buñeolos [a crispy donut of sorts] to take home. That was crispy and coated in cinnamon-sugar. I'll definitely be back!”

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

“Great takeout experience🤘🏻Food was delicious, portions were generous, and prices were very affordable. Staff were friendly and helpful. We'll be back for more☺️”

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

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

“The staff really friendly specially juber , jitu , jay , yameen . We love to come back to this place because the staff really friendly . Highly recommended . 💯💯💯💯💯💯”

“My second time staying here and can’t wait to be back again! Nancy at front desk is just a gem, got early check in both times as requested, rooms are clean and spacious and nothing beats the balcony and restaurant views! Coffee shop makes amazing drinks and treats and if your lucky in the morning the sweetest dog Casey is in there with his awesome older couple owners and they are so kind to chat with, pool was a great temp but wow it’s cold when your heading back to the dressing rooms in the open air, short safe walkway down to the beach and just a 2 minute drive to almost anything else you might want or need outside of the hotel, my fav hotel on Vancouver island hands down”

“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 :)”

“omg we went and had surf and turf mind you I am a french chef BUT this Was the best surf and turf in the island MMM the little bacon in the gravy made this dish so yummy HATS off to that chef and hats off to the best waiter 100% will go back 150$ well spent too included”

“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!”

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

“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”

“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.”

“New to Parksville and just tried this restaurant
As a retired Caucasian person who has grown up with Asia food all around me, this restaurant has blown my mind
Would rate it as one of the best
The first being in Paris,France
This off the beaten trail is right up there in the top ten
Not cheap but not overly expensive
Fresh and delivery was quick and friendly
Highly recommended”

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

“Excellent food at a great price.”

“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.”

“My second time staying here and can’t wait to be back again! Nancy at front desk is just a gem, got early check in both times as requested, rooms are clean and spacious and nothing beats the balcony and restaurant views! Coffee shop makes amazing drinks and treats and if your lucky in the morning the sweetest dog Casey is in there with his awesome older couple owners and they are so kind to chat with, pool was a great temp but wow it’s cold when your heading back to the dressing rooms in the open air, short safe walkway down to the beach and just a 2 minute drive to almost anything else you might want or need outside of the hotel, my fav hotel on Vancouver island hands down”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“Warm, friendly, inviting.”

“Server was very pleasant, food was delicious.”

“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.”