Shady Rest | Restaurant & Pub

Staff was friendly and helpful. View was amazing. Lunch was delicious and nice presentation

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always a great time at the Shady. Friday music Trivia with Mike and Loraine. Happy to be there to celebrate Tom's last night, congratulations and good luck at your next adventure. I look forward to see what things the new owners bring to put their touch on this iconic Qualicum establishment.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and service, views were amazing!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our first time at The Shady Rest, and we didn’t know what to expect, but it completely blew us away. The staff were amazing, and the clam chowder was the best I’ve had. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a beautiful view of the water. Can’t wait to return!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder

Met up with old friends who live in Qualicum Beach, and we hadn’t seen in about thirty five years, at the Shady Rest Restaurant & Pub.
Sitting waterside was awesome for us prairie dwellers! Our server was very nice and was very patient with us as we continually got sidetracked getting caught up in visiting instead of looking at the menu.
Our food was hot, fresh and delicious.
All in all a great meal, even with getting a part cup of coffee spilt on part of my lap when the table full of dishes was getting cleared off! $hit happens!
Would absolutely visit again, but maybe earlier in the day because it got dark halfway through our meal and we couldn’t see that wonderful water view any more.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Staple of the community. We have been coming here for years.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pork Schnitzel

Recommend keeping your group 4 or less so that you can get a waterfront table. We were lucky to have a couple frisky sea lions playing in the ocean. Everyone in our group had a different meal burger, fish n chips, salad and YUM to the lobster mac n cheese. Friendly service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hells ya! Best clam chowder ever, and I grew up in New England. Very good halibut and chips. Sharp witted and attentive server. Beautiful water views. Recommend!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder

Each time we come to Visit must for Shady’s service has always been very good. Menu is vg shared a beef deep and was great. Nice beer and wine selection and priced well.
Keep doing what you are doing in my view.
Parking is ok as long as u only use one spot.
Thanks again. Say hello to the David Bowie host if this gets reviewed he will know.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is the place to come for an ocean view and a great meal in Qualicum Beach!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

It doesn't get any better sitting by the ocean.

Vegetarian options: Black bean burger

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Fabulous view.
Good pub grub.
Nothing flash, but view makes it worth it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

Don’t allow dogs on patio.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Not Pet friendly

Kid-friendliness: Great for kids

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos