Sandbar Cafe & Art Gallery

Highly recommended by a friend and her husband. First time I tried it with my friend. It was delicious and great service. Couldn’t wait to take my husband there. When I finally took my hubby we sat outside on the balcony to enjoy the sunshine and ocean view, which was absolutely lovely. However, an update on the lawn furniture would be a definite welcome. Sadly when we went, the food and drinks were terrible. The service was OK . Asked for the Caesar to be extra extra muddy, the colour of Coca-Cola. It came out bright red. We asked the server for more Worcestershire, but she told us she put extra in and didn’t bring any. I ordered the fish and chips and the fish was extremely greasy. My husband said his scallop burger and sweet potato fries were mediocre. Now I believe in being fair so we’ve had one good experience one bad experience. We will definitely give it a third try to decide.

A food that's divine and a lovely view to dine in. The staff are excellently nice and generous! I highly recommend this place.

WONDERFUL place! Had fresh crab and shrimp Eggs Benedict - delicious!! Great ambience. Quaint and welcoming. Great staff - super friendly and attentive. Coffee was also delicious - a big plus for me!

Freindly staff. Excellent scrimp and avocado baggette.

Great food.

We came upon this spot searching for fish and chips, I think overall rating was 4.7. Not much parking but we managed. Outside didn't look like much but inside was quite busy giving us the impression it was popular. Prompt service, clean inside. We ordered halibut and chips but OMG literally best fish and chips we ever had! Light and not at all greasy. We were traveling through but we want to go back lol.

Amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very unhappy when the woman didn’t understand English properly over the phone and made a 5x order on Eggs Benny and then she refused to admit that she was in the wrong and told my partner to pay for them. I would have walked out and never come back again. If there’s a language barrier, at least admit that sometimes you could be in the wrong?

Service: 1

been coming here for years, old school cafe vibe. for us its a mid island meet up for a friday lunch, nice people making and serving good food in a cool place.
what more do you want?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salmon Fish and Chips

Best fries I've ever had.

We only had one meal for take-out and it was okay BUT as a art gallery, they had tons of paintings from many different local artists that you could buy which was awesome! Worth the stop.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

We originally planned to eat here and got a table on the lovely patio. Then we decided to see if we could get our breakfast “to go” to allow more time mountain biking. Our server enthusiastically said yes. The food was delicious and she prepared a little bag with utensils, napkins, peanut butter, jam, etc, even little candies. Very sweet! :) Highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and a great view!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The view and service are second to none!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We recently had an outstanding dining experience at the Sandbar Restaurant and Art Gallery near Qualicum Beach, British Columbia.

Our family gathering of seven was exceptionally pleased with the amazing dinners we received. From the moment we arrived, the welcoming atmosphere and the artistic decor set the tone for a memorable evening.

Our waitress, Brook, was phenomenal. Her friendly and attentive service made us feel right at home. She was knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent recommendations.

I had coconut mussels, as suggested by Brook, which were perfectly cooked and flavorful. For our other main courses, we enjoyed the oyster dinner and the oyster burger, both of which were cooked to perfection and beautifully presented.

The unique combination of dining and art added a special touch to our experience. We enjoyed browsing the local artwork displayed throughout the gallery, which created a charming and culturally enriching ambiance.

Overall, Sandbar Restaurant and Art Gallery exceeded our expectations with its delicious food, exceptional service from Brook, and a unique atmosphere. It's a must-visit spot near Qualicum Beach, and we highly recommend it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fanny Bay Oyster Burger