Oceanside Dining

The Oceanside region is home to wide variety of world class restaurants, cafes and bistros.

Saveur magazine, in 2006, named Vancouver Island the west coast's "new epicurean mecca," a well deserved title, given the region's countless working farms, herb farms, farmers markets, fresh seafood docks, wineries, cideries, breweries, dining opportunities, cuisine tours, and culinary schools.

Farmers' markets overflow with fresh, local, and organic produce, freshly baked goods, and locally made artisan cheeses. Island vineyards bear some of the world's most outstanding cool-climate grapes, and are winning rave reviews and critical awards. Dining experiences are sublime here. Local food is meticulously prepared by some of the continent's most innovative chefs and paired with award-winning wines from island wineries.

Locals and visitors alike rave about the best of the local eateries, often pointing to the quality of the local produce as a big reason why. Many establishments in the Parksville and Qualicum Beach region take pride in sourcing local produce, meats, seafood, and fruit and local chefs then integrate this bounty into dishes that meet the most exacting standards.

Oceanside Web TV's food expert, Carrie Powell-Davidson will take you on a guided tour of local restaurants on a regular basis where you'll be able to see and hear what local chef's have cooking.

Bon appetit!