The chef prepares excellent meals with high quality ingredients. The menu is varied and one can't go wrong. Seafood is a highlight but the lamb, beef or chicken dishes are also excellent. The prices are very reasonable and overall it is hard to believe this quality is available in such a small centre off the beaten path. I might add the service was excellent also.Kid-friendliness: In the summer the outdoor patio dining is open with a chance for younger children to stretch their legs. Staff are very easy and friendly. Menu tends toward adult choices but there are some for kids.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ham & Swiss Crepe, Beef Bourguignon, Rack of Lamb, Seafood Chowder, Cheese Omelette, Cream Brule, Garlic Prawns, Seared Tuna, Apple Crepe with Cinnamon Ice Cream, Seafood Crepe, Seafood
Andrew Forbes
This restaurant does not maintain their posted hours. For the second time in a year we have arrived more than an hour prior to advertised closing time and were refused service because they were "closed". Their Google profile states clearly that they are "open" but apparently that doesn't mean anything.
Evan Kelly
Overall I had a very nice experience. Right on the water, nice view. I had a ceasar salad, which was nothing crazy but it did the job. I had the chicken mushroom swiss crepe which was awesome. I had a piece of the newyork cheese cake, it was great. My waiter was on point and the service was great. The prices are decent, nothing crazy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
3Moth
Dietary restrictions: GF options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle GUNDERSON
Food and service great but the decore and paint in this place Need's a update .It has potential to be amazing.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Winslow
If I go out for crepes it’s for breakfast and to wait until they open at 10am is much too
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Mel G
It was our first visit to The Vine as we are from Victoria. The food was fresh, skillfully prepared and delicious. We’ll definitely make the trip over the Malahat to eat here again. That says a lot as I’m not fond of The Malahat. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lena Lees-Heidt
We had a lovely birthday celebration here. The food and staff were lovely!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will Chaster
worth the wait for sure.Wheelchair accessibility: ground floor wide door
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Beef Bourguignon, Seafood Pie
Claire
Food was great, server clearly didn't want to be there!
Fantastic food for a surprisingly low price. We were pleasantly surprised by the number of vegetarian options offered that weren't listed on their online menu. And their fresh breads were amazing. Definitely try the oyster burger!Vegetarian options: We were pleasantly surprised by the number of vegetarian options offered that weren't listed on their online menu. They vegetarian crepes made from caramelized onion and mushroom that were the envy of the rest of the table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Oysters
red decker
We get to cowichican bay a couple time a year , we allways end up here and they allways find ways to impress us good job guys and thankyou.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Craig Y
It pretends to be a fine dining restaurant but it really isn’t. Food was mediocre to subpar and overpriced. Atmosphere was kinda tacky. Very nice staff tho.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Vaughn Smith
Friendly staff, great location. I had one of the best burgers that I have ever had. Piping hot and very tasty. Fries were hot as well. I really appreciate getting top quality like this at a cost that isn't that much more than a fast food spot. Thanks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
margog985
Arrived on (Canadian) Thanksgiving Sunday -- most of the area restaurants had closed earlier or weren't open. But we really lucked out with The Vine. The service was outstanding, first of all. Both wait staff were welcoming and kind. Our meals were delicious, and the view from our window quite beautiful. Highly recommend.
The chef prepares excellent meals with high quality ingredients. The menu is varied and one can't go wrong. Seafood is a highlight but the lamb, beef or chicken dishes are also excellent. The prices are very reasonable and overall it is hard to believe this quality is available in such a small centre off the beaten path. I might add the service was excellent also.Kid-friendliness: In the summer the outdoor patio dining is open with a chance for younger children to stretch their legs. Staff are very easy and friendly. Menu tends toward adult choices but there are some for kids.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ham & Swiss Crepe, Beef Bourguignon, Rack of Lamb, Seafood Chowder, Cheese Omelette, Cream Brule, Garlic Prawns, Seared Tuna, Apple Crepe with Cinnamon Ice Cream, Seafood Crepe, Seafood
This restaurant does not maintain their posted hours. For the second time in a year we have arrived more than an hour prior to advertised closing time and were refused service because they were "closed". Their Google profile states clearly that they are "open" but apparently that doesn't mean anything.
Overall I had a very nice experience. Right on the water, nice view. I had a ceasar salad, which was nothing crazy but it did the job. I had the chicken mushroom swiss crepe which was awesome. I had a piece of the newyork cheese cake, it was great. My waiter was on point and the service was great. The prices are decent, nothing crazy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dietary restrictions: GF options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service great but the decore and paint in this place Need's a update .It has potential to be amazing.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
If I go out for crepes it’s for breakfast and to wait until they open at 10am is much too
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
It was our first visit to The Vine as we are from Victoria. The food was fresh, skillfully prepared and delicious. We’ll definitely make the trip over the Malahat to eat here again. That says a lot as I’m not fond of The Malahat. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a lovely birthday celebration here. The food and staff were lovely!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
worth the wait for sure.Wheelchair accessibility: ground floor wide door
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Beef Bourguignon, Seafood Pie
Food was great, server clearly didn't want to be there!
Restaurantji Recommends
Fantastic food for a surprisingly low price. We were pleasantly surprised by the number of vegetarian options offered that weren't listed on their online menu. And their fresh breads were amazing. Definitely try the oyster burger!Vegetarian options: We were pleasantly surprised by the number of vegetarian options offered that weren't listed on their online menu. They vegetarian crepes made from caramelized onion and mushroom that were the envy of the rest of the table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Oysters
We get to cowichican bay a couple time a year , we allways end up here and they allways find ways to impress us good job guys and thankyou.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It pretends to be a fine dining restaurant but it really isn’t. Food was mediocre to subpar and overpriced. Atmosphere was kinda tacky. Very nice staff tho.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Friendly staff, great location. I had one of the best burgers that I have ever had. Piping hot and very tasty. Fries were hot as well. I really appreciate getting top quality like this at a cost that isn't that much more than a fast food spot. Thanks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arrived on (Canadian) Thanksgiving Sunday -- most of the area restaurants had closed earlier or weren't open. But we really lucked out with The Vine. The service was outstanding, first of all. Both wait staff were welcoming and kind. Our meals were delicious, and the view from our window quite beautiful. Highly recommend.