8 Best Seafood Restaurants near Parksville

“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.“

“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 ❤️“

“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 :)“

“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!!!“