Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in Vancouver Island

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Updated June 05, 2025

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The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room

4.9

4.9 (4865)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Central Saanich

About the restaurant

Enjoy the stunning floral display gardens, plus the restaurant's historic surroundings and contemporary, fresh local foods. Located in the original Butchart family residence, you can experience spectacular views of the Private Garden, the Italian Garden and Tod Inlet. Indulge in Afternoon Tea in our Spring and Summer seasons, or our High Tea which offers more warm savories from October through the winter months. Dinner is served seasonally with a strong presence of local sustainable ingredients. Choose from our award winning showcase of Vancouver Island wines. Enjoy adding to your awareness and appreciation of local grapes and vintners. Please note that admission to The Butchart Gardens is required in order to access The Dining Room Restaurant. Our current admission rates are at www.butchartgardens.com

Top review

Terry

Dined 1 day ago

Unbelievably beautiful experience! Staff was wonderful and accommodating! Highly recommend ❤️

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Popular dish

Chocolate caramel torte

Popular dish

AAA Alberta beef tenderloin

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Hokkaido scallops

Carve Kitchen & Meatery

4.8

4.8 (216)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Campbell River

About the restaurant

Welcome to Carve Kitchen + Meatery, a premium casual dining experience in a bright and inviting space. Specializing in exceptional steaks, our menu goes beyond with everything from succulent chicken dishes to enticing vegan offerings. We’re committed to sourcing ingredients locally wherever possible and cultivate some of our produce in an onsite garden.

At Carve, we create a sophisticated yet approachable atmosphere where culinary innovation meets impeccable service. Our modern take on the classic North American steakhouse was designed to be enjoyed by locals and guests alike.

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Catherine

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful experience. Food was delicious and service from Sarah and John particularly good.

Sawmill Taphouse

4.6

4.6 (155)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Chemainus

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO SAWMILL TAPHOUSE AND GRILL

WHAT’S ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT?
Pacific Northwest craft beers, forno oven pizzas. Authentic farm-to-table tapas and appetizers in an incredible atmosphere.
JOIN US!

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JeanineVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Fun place to eat. Ok wine selection but huge selection of beers on tap.

The Great Room- Long Beach Lodge Resort

4.5

4.5 (37)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Tofino

About the restaurant

Great Room Dining Room at Long Beach Lodge Resort
Experience dining on the West Coast in the Great Room restaurant at Long Beach Lodge Resort. With panoramic ocean views, this elegantly appointed space invites you to savour exquisite cuisine while enjoying the beauty of the wild Pacific. The large windows frame the stunning oceanside and pristine beach backdrop as you indulge in locally sourced dishes, whether you're enjoying a morning coffee as the sun rises over the waves, a romantic dinner or our signature crab plater for two with the sunset painting the sky or watching a storm roll in over the open Pacific, every meal here is an unforgettable experience.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Great Room.

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Mary Ann

Dined 6 days ago

We are tourists. Came here based on a recommendation. Glad we did. Great food, great service and great location. We had a window seat and while it was a bit cloudy, it was still a fantastic view of the bay. We had the Two Course Meal Special and it was great value! Highly recommend.

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4.5

4.5 (748)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Tofino

About the restaurant

ROAR is a restaurant rooted in rebellion. We honour the rebellious history of Tofino and we proudly rebel against the status quo. It’s the waves crashing and raging flames. It’s the roar of a rebellious nature.

This isn’t like any other restaurant. We cook with live fire, and all of our food and beverage is inspired by the local people, makers and ingredients of Tofino.

Just as you would gather with friends around the campfire, we invite you to get comfy here while we share the stories behind every one of our menu items as the fire roars in the background.

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Cindy

Dined 6 days ago

Great service (Thanks Joe!) and innovative food options. Delicious!!! And the hotel is so cool! Great time with friends. Definitely a cool spot to eat and have a great time.

Montana's BBQ & Bar - Nanaimo

4.4

4.4 (248)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Nanaimo

About the restaurant

Montana's BBQ & BAR is a Canadian comfort food BBQ restaurant and sports bar. Enjoy in-house smoked pork ribs, beef brisket, grilled steaks and juicy burgers which are paired perfectly with catching the game. Montana's Nanaimo celebrates fun-to-eat, finger-licking smoked and barbecued comfort food that breaks the 'proper' rules. Located near Lakeview Park & Regional General Hospital in the Northern end of Nanaimo, we are a short turn off of Island Highway North. Experience the fun, casual and unpretentious vibe, where you can laugh heartily, enjoy classic BBQ cooking, cheer on the game and enjoy your friends and family. We can't wait to serve you.

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Linda

Dined on Jun 16, 2025

We really enjoyed our meal it was excellant as usual.

Bayside Restaurant and Lounge

4.4

4.4 (1114)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Parksville

About the restaurant

Experience West Coast Luxury at the Bayside Restaurant & Lounge. Led by Chef Justin Feng, our kitchen highlights seasonal, sustainable ingredients throughout our menus. Pair your meal with something from our crafted cocktail menu, thoughtfully created by our experienced bar team, or explore a curated list of BC wines. Recognized as a 2024 OpenTable Diners’ Choice winner, we invite you to relax, take in the view, and savour one of Parksville’s top dining experiences.

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GregVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Good food, as usual. Mixed drinks were on point, very good. All 6 of us enjoyed our food. One suggestion for management is to have bread for the table and include soup or salad with an entree. Other than that, it’s a great place to eat and we always enjoy it.

Timber Room Grill at Crown Isle

4.4

4.4 (182)

CAN$30 and under

Grill

Courtenay

About the restaurant

The Timber Room Bar & Grill offers a deliciously wonderful “gastro-pub” menu in a newly renovated space. From steaks to salmon, teriyaki bowls to tacos, burgers and ribs, our menu has been designed to please all! Family-friendly and open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (dependent on season, please see current hours below). The ambiance is playful and social – full of logging memorabilia, live sports on the multiple screens, great music playing in the background, and a cozy fireplace section. When the weather warms up, the Comox Valley’s largest and most scenic patio overlooking the 18th green welcomes golfers, hotel guests, and local patrons alike. Come for a beverage, stay for a meal.

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Gary

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

We have been visiting Courtenay for years. The food at Timber Room has improved considerably. We now live in Courtenay and anticipate becoming regulars.

Mattone Italian Kitchen

4.4

4.4 (95)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Oyster River

About the restaurant

Join us at our brand new location, Mattone Italian Kitchen at Salmon Point Resort! Our brand new restaurant space is set against the stunning landscapes of British Columbia. Enjoy modern Italian cuisine in our casual counter-service waterfront location. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Top review

Doug

Dined 5 days ago

Location is wonderful, staff are friendly and the food is excellent. We were there on an evening when the house was full of guests and it got quite noisy with everyone chatting. We have been going on a regular basis since Mattone's opened and the quality remains great.

The Arbutus Room at Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa

4.1

4.1 (359)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Central Saanich

About the restaurant

*Guests 16+* Victoria's premier oceanfront dining destination, exclusively for guests aged 16 and older, situated at the stunning Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa, just 20 minutes from downtown Victoria. Immerse yourself in the warmth of our crackling fireplace or unwind on our heated seaside patios. Experience a fresh take on Pacific Rim cuisine, crafted from seasonally inspired ingredients sourced from the ocean and cultivated locally on Vancouver Island. Delight in a tempting array of flavors, colors, and textures, perfectly complemented by the finest wines from British Columbia and around the world.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week.

Head Chef: Aaron Turner
Chef De Cuisine: Kelley Storey
Director of Food & Beverage: Adam Ames
Assistant Director/Sommelier of Food & Beverage: Adriano Cartuliares

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Jacki

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Always enjoy brunch here, beautiful backdrop, great eggs Benny,….and our young waiter was excellent!! He provided us such great service!

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