The Masthead Restaurant

1701 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay
(250) 748-3714

Recent Reviews

Alan Moore

Very nice spot with top notch service and excellent food. Very pleased with the meal we had there, the chicken and duck confit dishes we're prepared perfectly and presented with very tasty sides. A lovely little spot with a great view onto the bay.Parking: There are a number of parking spots immediately in front of and beside the restaurant, which is very handy since on-street parking can be very tight in that area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Duck Confit, Roast Chicken with Arancini Balls

Christine Shea

It was an absolutely lovely evening!The staff were amazing, Raquel and Pam made our evening the best!It was an a joy to have them serving us!The food was delicious, great atmosphereI will look forward to dining there againTwo of us had birthdays and they made it an evening we will never forget!Thank you!So sorry for all the dropped knives Pam! ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark D

Good food in a real restaurant - a rarity nowadays. Decent wine list and staff that actually know how to serve. Outstanding views of the Bay and Mt Tzouhalem.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

R.c. “Robincls”

Food was good I will not go back to this restaurant.We went for new year eve and was quite disappointed by the lack of service we got.Our waitress was realky friendly but it didn’t make it all.- We took wine pairing for each dish, No one could tell us the wine we were served.- 1st plate come after 1 hour been sit without any olives or some tapas… paying 450 for 2 people, you expect some kind of treats from the restaurant, only a glass of champagne once getting it.- Food was good but definitely small plates.Overall lack of substance from the business.Music was good, decoration as well.They should really prep better for those kind of events. Specially for the price.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Chelsey Blanc

Excellent food, atmosphere and service. Honestly this is our new favorite place for a nice date night experience. It's definitely on the upper scale of expensive but I'd say its absolutely worth it ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Janice Patzwald

It's a lovely place for fine dining! The food was beyond excellent, and the service was wonderful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steve Lucas

What an incredible difference from the last time I enjoyed a meal here!The service and staff were 100%! Nice relaxing atmosphere to enjoy the amazing drinks and food that were served!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Carol Williams

Even though down a server, service, food and atmosphere

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

David Ainsbury

My wife and I dined here last night, what a treat! Like most restaurants in January, it was quiet, but the atmosphere was still worthy of 5 stars, because the staff were so lovely to us.Soup, humboldt squid, chicken supreme and the pork sausage all looked and tasted amazing.I can't wait to have an excuse to return. Thank you for everything.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kaitlyn Dawe

Went to this restaurant with my boyfriend last night for a fancy date night. The atmosphere is lovely with quiet piano music playing. The server was outstanding. Brewed us a fresh pot coffee, answered all our questions about the menu. Was very kind and attentive.Can't wait to go back for future date nights.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Janette Roch

Slow service start and bartender had to try to answer menu questions as best he could. Five of us for 40th wedding anniversary and birthday. Excellent meals except for the Dumpling special... quite tasteless. A glitche in ordering caused birthday boy to wait for his meal, and nothing was offered to make up for it until prompted, at which time they offered a dessert (waitress made it sound like she would have to pay for it?) I would go back in a heartbeat though ... meals were divine especially the Scallops and the Steelhead. Great atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Seafood Chowder, Wine Pairing

Steve Doucette

The food was amazing! Came here for a Christmas party and enjoyed every minute. I was a big fan of their Caesar salad and braised short rib.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Braised Beef Short Rib, Sticky Toffee Pudding

kathy pullen

Went there for a Christmas party, the staff did an excellent job in serving, I had lamb in which I was expecting a lamp chop with potato and gravy not in a pasta bowl. Didn't appreciate the oil that was sitting in the bottom of the bowl... hubby had chicken he stated it was dry . But other than that it was ok and a great night. My Christmas cracker was empty ?? which was the joke of the night for hubby and I...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Charly S.

The location is awesome, right on the docks - beautiful old building and views.The food quality and taste varied between dishes, but was on the great side of good. The chicken dinner was very much enjoyed by one of our party. Well paired flavours. It would've been great to see more local and seafood options. I did appreciate a local presence on my the bar menu. The service was a new hire so a lot will be forgiven. The policy of a 2 hour seating when both the table service and food service is are exceptionally slow is not acceptable. I don't mind it if you're whole team is on the ball, but don't pressure us to get off the table when it took us 30 min and a walk to the bar just to get our drinks and the same time between appy/dinner.

Mark Egan

Seafood chowder is loaded and tasty, service is quick and friendly. Great local produce used for their meals.Parking: Parking in front and in the side. If full, lots of parking along the street.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Chowder, Sticky Toffee Pudding

Load More