Village Restaurants

Bailey's In The Village

670 Primrose Street, 398 Quatna Road (250) 752-7584

Enjoy casual dining in a courtyard setting, next to the Town Hall and Carillon Tower on Primrose Street. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served 7 days a week. We feature wholesome food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Enjoy our omelet and pasta bars, gourmet sandwiches, extravagant desserts and daily dinner specials.

Gary's Bistro

115 2nd Ave. (250) 752-5800

Inside and limited outside dining. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Licensed premises. A pub-style restaurant where portions are "mega": full breakfasts, burgers, curly fries, Mexican homemade entrees, fresh salads, cappuccino, and milk shakes.

Lefty's Fresh Food

710 Memorial Ave (250) 752-7530

Lefty's Fresh Food... a warm & fun atmosphere serving fresh, wholesome food made on the premises. Homemade desserts, with real people making real food! Friday night musical entertainment. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Indoor & outdoor dining. Licensed premises.

Mom's Bakery

109 West Second Ave. (250) 752-5441

Inside counter seating. Closed Sundays. Light fare such as baked goods, sandwiches, and a coffee bar.

Qualicum Beach Bakery

694 Memorial Ave. (250) 752-6143

Inside and outside seating. Closed Sundays. Light fare such as baked goods, soups, sandwiches, pizza, and beverages.

Steamers On Beach Road

707 Beach Road (250) 752-1828

Borealis Hair Studio has just expanded, opening Qualicum Beach's first Internet coffee house. Steamers On Beach Road features Torrefazione Italian coffees and fresh-daily baked goods. Relax in the sunny solarium, soak up the rays on the outdoor patio, browse the Internet, or just stop by to pick up a cappuccino & pastry at Steamers, "The Place to be Seen!". Open 7 days a week, Sun-Wed 8 a.m.-6 p.m, and Thurs-Sat 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Tree's Restaurant

1385 Alberni Highway (250) 248-4445

Tree's Restaurant offers home-style cooking, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all day. Enjoy the Breakfast Special from 6:00 - 10:30 a.m.: 2 eggs, bacon, toast, hashbrowns for $3.25. Our bottomless cup of coffee is $1.25 plus GST. Air-conditioned. Licensed. Come fill your stomach without emptying your wallet!

Beachfront Restaurants

Beach House Cafe (pictured right)

2775 West Island Highway (250) 752-9626

Inside and outside dining. Ocean view. Open for lunch and dinner. Licensed premises. Fresh seafood, pastas, salads, gourmet burgers, and pizza, plus continental specialties in the evening.

Fish Tales Cafe

3353 West Island Highway (250) 752-6053

Inside and outside garden dining. Open for dinner. Licensed premises. Specializing in fish and chips. Halibut, cod, salmon, prawns, calamari, and local oysters. "Fun" kids' menu. Take out available.

Lighthouse Restaurant

6881 West Island Highway (250) 757-9622

This welcoming Bowser restaurant, only 20 minutes north of Qualicum Beach, specializes in succulent seafood, steak, pasta, prime rib, schnitzel and more...including the best Italian cheesecake (tiramisu) for miles around! Chef & owner Nick Benvenuti hails from northern Italy and has 30 years experience in the restaurant business. The Lighthouse Restaurant is licensed, air-conditioned, and also has an outside ocean-view patio for summer dining. Reservations, please!

Qualicum House Restaurant

3353 West Island Highway (250) 752-1468

Inside and outside patio dining. Open for dinner only. Licensed premises. Seafood, stir frys, pasta, pizza, steaks, BBQ platters, and Greek specialties.

Oliver's (Qualicum College Inn) (pictured right)

427 College Road (250) 752-9262

Inside and outside dining. Ocean view. Open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. Licensed premises. Seafood, soups, salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Evening 'fine dining' specialties. Medieval meal.

Sand Pebbles Restaurant

2767 West Island Highway (250) 752-4665

Inside and outside dining. Ocean view. Open for weekend breakfasts and beach BBQs. Licensed premises. Seafood, burgers, stir-frys, pasta, steaks, and chicken.

Shady Rest Waterfront Pub & Restaurant

3109 West Island Highway (250) 752-9111

Inside and outside dining in a historic waterfront location. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Licensed premises. Seafood, soups, burgers, sandwiches, salads, pasta, stir-frys, chicken, and beef. Kids' menu.

Shangri-La Restaurant

333 Garrett Road (250) 752-5522

Inside and outside patio dining. Ocean view. Open for lunch and dinner. Licensed premises. Buffet and table service. Specializing in Asian cuisine. Vietnamese and Thai weekend specials. Seafood, chicken, beef, and pork.

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