8 Best Seafood Restaurants near Parksville

“Stopped by for the 1st time and were greeted by very friendly staff. Seated quickly and our server was great right from the start. She had lemon water on our table, gave us just the right amount of time to come up with our order and had everything out fresh and hot. Food was delicious, and she had extra tartar sauce delivered within seconds. I would definitely recommend popping in the and giving the fish and chips a try, also had the clam chowder which was excellent as well.“

“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 ❤️“

“Great restaurant with great food, ambience and service.
We came for our anniversary which is on the 13th of Feb
We knew we had to reserve in advance as it is a busy weekend
We booked the same afternoon and when we arrived we saw the restaurant pretty full so we anticipated a slow service. To our pleasant surprise we were wrong. We were served immediately. The lady who served us, Taylor, was superb. She gave excellent advice and was very tentative to our needs the whole time.
We started with their signature onion soup which is the best I had outside the Latin quarter in Paris. Just this would make me come back to Parksville again and again. We live on the mainland.
Our main was a veal schedule for me and the prime rib for my wife. Bothe were superb and the side mash potatoes and vegetables were superb
I've shared the dessert as there were too many options and the soup and main portions were large so we decided to share the desert
Will definitely come back again to taste their main dishes and other deserts and martinis
❤️ love this place
Munir“

“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“

“Great food, excellent staff. Enjoyed our experience.“

“**Restaurant Review: Full Moon Rising** Full Moon Rising in Pacific Shores is an absolute gem that my husband and I frequent often, and it never disappoints. Owned by the lovely Louise, the restaurant is renowned for its incredible consistency in food quality. The beef dip stands out with its flavorful, rich jus that's full-bodied and delicious. My husband raves about the calamari, claiming it's the best he's ever had—crispy and melt-in-your-mouth, perfectly complemented by fabulous pico de gallo. The portions are generous, and the atmosphere is enhanced by spectacular views and live music on weekends, making it perfect for date nights. The service is fantastic, with knowledgeable staff and Louise always present, ensuring everything runs smoothly while radiating her warm energy. Her son, an amazing Red Seal chef who helped design the menu, adds to the culinary excellence. For reliable, satisfying dining with consistently outstanding food, drinks, and service, Full Moon Rising is my top recommendation. Don't miss out—visit before the summer rush! Enjoy!“

“I met up with a friend from out of town at happy hour at QBC and was blown away at the service we got. Naden was so friendly and seated us promptly. Maiah came by and checked on us a couple of times even with us not being one of her tables. Just an all around amazing experience. Oh and the bubbly was delicious!! Thank you!!“

“The absolute BEST Chinese food in the area, Maybe the whole island. Excellent portion sizes, Excellent customer service, very fair pricing and an amazing ocean view. try it, you won't be disappointed!!!“