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Ocean7 Restaurant (FKA The Breakwater)

4.2
4.2
132 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Seafood
4330 Island Hwy S, Courtenay, BC V9N 1Y4

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
"The Breakwater" name speaks to the heritage of our setting; the original breakwater was formed to calm Comox Harbour so loggers could form their bounty into booms for tugs to transport. Just up the shoreline, several ships were scuttled to create a breakwater. Today, those silent hulls serve as an iconic reminder of the perils that faced coastal pioneers. "The Breakwater" speaks of the restaurant's proximity to the ocean, as well as the rich history of the Comox Valley. We invite you to enjoy the warm atmosphere, friendly service, and fresh, creative West Coast cuisine in the Breakwater restaurant or on our patio — all with one of the best views in the Pacific Northwest. We're committed to bringing you the bounty of Vancouver Island. The surrounding waters are famed for salmon, halibut, sable-fish, shrimp, crab, mussels, oysters, clams and more. Our climate supports a vast range of vegetables, fruits, and herbs… to say nothing of the wild foods that pops up without anyone's help

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Northwest
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:45 am, Sunday: 8:00 am - 9:00 am; Brunch: Sunday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm; **Note - Ala Carte, no longer a buffet** Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm; Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ralph Spodzieja
  • Private party facilities
    Private room available upon request
  • Neighborhood
    Courtenay
  • Cross street
    Argyle
  • Parking details
    Open parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stops at entrance
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 132 people are saying

Ocean7 Restaurant (FKA The Breakwater) reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 1Value

NoiseModerate

132 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 5, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a celebration and everything was perfect thanks!

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    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    This was the first time in the new dining room, everything is lovely except for the art, no worries the restaurant has a fabulous view. We found the only people who looked happy to be working were the hostess and busboy. No one was rude, but no one was very friendly either, server didn't introduce themselves and we waited over 20 mins to get a drink we ordered when we sat down. I think we prefer the old fashion over the top type overly attentive kind of service, which I realize is not very popular anymore. (generation thing) Food was tasty, but the plating does not match your pricing, it lacked sophistication. If I am honest, I would make the appetizers smaller and lower the price, they make better sharing plates than individual servings before a dinner. Overall it was a good experience, but not a great experience for the price.

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  3. RuthW

    Victoria4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there for my husband's birthday. Fabulous meal. Service was great. Waitress was helpful and had good recommendations. I heard her talking about the area and she was quite knowledgeable. They gave my husband a lovely dessert, free of charge with a candle in it. We really enjoyed the evening. The view was amazing. The whole experience was wonderful.

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  4. BobS VIP

    Palm Springs6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable evening with friends; really unique menu, excellent food and cocktails. Great ambience and superb service by Roxy who was attentive to just the right degree. Highly recommend for a special dining experience.

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  5. WorthATry

    Vancouver14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The view is fantastic - overlooking the water. The food was fresh & tasty - I had buttermilk Chicken & my boyfriend had the martini mussels. The bowl of mussels was generous & delicious and my chicken was tender & juicy (not always the way with a chicken breast). But the highlight of the visit for us was our server. She was friendly without overdoing; had a great sense of humour and was informative about the menu. Definitely a great asset for the restaurant!

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  6. Linda

    Vancouver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 21, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    About to undergo renovations to make a bistro and wine bar and casual dining restaurant which is going to be much better with comparable bars and restaurants now opened up in town. Beautiful surroundings with Eagles flying by makes dining there a great experience. I only go for brunch or lunch as much better value. Great buffets on special occasions , just to expensive now for the amount I eat.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 16, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a pleasant time although the sevice was a bit slow but they mad up for it by bringing over a complimentary dessert! Nice touch...

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 11, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I, attended the restaurant for Sunday lunch, my wife had the salmon and I had the steak sandwich, both were very good. We also had desert which was also very good. The waitress was very pleasant and friendly and very knowledgeable in regards to items on the menu. We would definitely return to your restaurant.

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  9. St3v3

    Edmonton16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 6, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service at this restaurant is always friendly and helpful; we love coming here.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 6, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were for a birthday weekend, and had occasion to have both breakfast and dinner. Lucked out with the weather so breakfast vIew was a bonus. Service, although a bit slow, was pleasant. Food was great. Two steaks and two sablefish entrees were cooked to perfection. The fact that the restaurant uses locally sourced products was much appreciated. Most definitely will be coming back after the renovation.

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4330 Island Hwy S, Courtenay, BC V9N 1Y4

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Argyle
  • Neighborhood
    Courtenay
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:45 am, Sunday: 8:00 am - 9:00 am; Brunch: Sunday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm; **Note - Ala Carte, no longer a buffet** Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm; Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Northwest
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Open parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stops at entrance
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ralph Spodzieja
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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