Driftwood Restaurant Port Alberni (Golden Dragon)

I went here the other night for dinner and the server was so nice and the food came out so fresh and delicious. It was quick and I was very full before leaving.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is THE WORST Chinese food I have ever eaten. The "sweet and sour pork was out if a frozen bag of ore cooked crap likely purchased in big bags of frozen ore cooked crackers.no condiments, no nothing.not a spoon or serviette. I cane in two small containers. Just Horrid!
DO NOT EAT HERE!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Fantastic food and excellent service. See u again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This restaurant was next to empty Friday at noon; an omen for sure. Food was low quality. Almost everything tasted old. Dumplings were leathery and tasted off. The pot stickers tasted funky. Vegies looked like they had been reheated from the day before or sat on the steam table way to long. I had thoughts about unpleasant side effects after eating there but nothing developed. Needless to say, I will not be going back

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Great place for a family Birthday and very reasonably priced. Service was awesome and the Fortune Cookie made me laugh.

Parking: Lots of parking everywhere

Kid-friendliness: Drawing stuf

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I worked there for over a year, let me tell you, crappy food, greedy owner, on father's day we had to give out plastic forks and knives because they were too cheap to have enough forks and knives, the cheapest food possible with msg, the list really does go on and on DO NOT SUPPORT THIS RESTAURANT. doesn't help that food can sometimes take over an hour to get to you and they will do anything in their power not to refund you.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Although the staff was very friendly and the place was clean, the food just wasn't great, especially for what they charge for the buffet. We found the buffet much better with the old owners running it. A lot of the food was just lacking flavour or no flavours at all, however if it was excellent then we don't mind paying the high price. I usually do a three plate minimum at buffets, I had one plate and was done. Might give it another chance when we return in the winter months.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

For thirty bucks a person the service definitely should have been better, the table was wobbly, restaurant needs a good scrub. I haven't seen a bathroom like that in a restaurant for a long time. We did however really like the food!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 2

Our favorite restaurant in Port Alberni now has a robot to bring out the food ... first one I've seen.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food very tasty ?. Delivery individual very pleasant and very honest.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Best Chinese food I have had in ages .. if ever. The service was friendly and helpful. I will definitely be going back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Very good food. Lot to pick from. My toddler enjoy the food. The staff was nice

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

The worst Chinese food we’ve EVER had. This restaurant used to be ok, just ok. Now it’s horrific. Higher prices, smaller portions and disgusting quality. Whoever took over this local eatery needs to do better. Your food is terrible, especially the Wonton soup, broth was water. We’ve ordered from this restaurant for 40 years, but never again.

Food: 1

Tables sticky upon sitting down. The buffet was very empty. Dead quiet with no music, felt very eerie. Food was very bland, all variety’s of meat were indistinguishable from each other. The buffet price was absurdly expensive for what you get ($28). Our server was not friendly and very awkward, he did not revisit our table after bringing us our initial drinks during our 1 hour plus visit. The only reason for the 2 stars is because the person who greeted us (assuming it was the owner) was very pleasant.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

Went tonight to try the buffet! There were over 20+ choices. Everything my hubby and I tried was flavorful, hot & super delicious! Definitely recommend and we will definitely be back. We left very full and totally satisfied!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pineapple Chicken, Beef with Garlic Black Bean Sauce