Bayside Restaurant and Lounge

Name: Bayside Restaurant and Lounge
Address: 240 Dogwood St, Parksville, BC, Canada, V9P 1E1
Telephone: (250) 905-0101
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

889 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Top tags:

The view is just the beginning inside or on our waterfront patio overlooking Parksville Bay. Our carefully crafted menu focuses on flavours for all palettes with attentive service and attention to details. The Bayside Restaurant and Lounge has a variety of BC and beyond wines available and fun innovative cocktails to enjoy. Come down and see all the exciting changes here at The Bayside!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 1, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(250) 905-0101
Website
http://www.baysideresortparksville.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Resort Casual
Executive Chef
Justin Feng

Location
240 Dogwood St, Parksville, BC V9P 1E1
Neighbourhood
Parksville
Parking Details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Eve Buffet
$59.00 per person
Multiple dates available
The Bayside Restaurant & Lounge is excited to host an amazing Christmas Eve Buffet! by our executive head chef Justin Feng Featuring all your holiday favorites. Seating times from 4pm till 8pm the expansive buffet spread is sure to check every box. from Stuffed Jalapeno poppers to a Traditional Classic Turkey Dinner with Roasted Winter vegetables and a Slow Cooked Maple Citrus cooked Ham Dinner with many other Seasonal options that we are sure to please you. Seniors eat for $49 and children 12 and under eat at a discounted price of $20 Our à la carte menu is unavailable during this time.

Popular dishes

What 889 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver / British Columbia
Great for scenic views
Vancouver Island
Most Booked

889 Reviews

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chadL
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience5
Very nice will go back 👌Ty vim……………………………………………….
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Doug
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I, along with a friend, enjoyed a very nice lunch at Bayside Restaurant on Nov. 23rd. We were seated at a window table with a beautiful view of the Salish Sea. We all enjoyed our meals. I had the steak & frites with a perfectly cooked lean and tender steak and my wife loved the abundant chowder bowl. The ambiance in the restaurant and lobby area is second to none in the PQB area and our server was very warm and efficient. We will be returning soon - maybe for dinner next time.
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Marie
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was there with a couple of friends, celebrating their birthdays. We were seated at a window table, which gave us an outstanding view. The food was delicious. Cora, our server, went out of her way to make sure we were looked after well. One of my friends forgot a bag at the table, and Cora even ran outside to find us and return it to her. The birthday dessert was a wonderful surprise, and such a thoughtful gesture. It was an excellent experience.
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AnneN
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. The food was very good and the restaurant was quiet.
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Lynda
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, service and view was spectacular. The wait staff were very accommodating and happy. The pianist just made our birthday celebration perfect. We will go back on a Sunday again.
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Peter
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Service was always good, never too long a wait for anything. Food was good - salads fresh, meat and fish properly done. Atmosphere was lively. Music was live (classical and popular guitar), tho' a bit loud but we appreciated the guitarist, as he was good and the music he selected and played was very enjoyable.
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Table42
Vancouver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
Menu is diverse. Good selection and representation of all dietary options. Service is excellent. Staff are friendly, attentive but not intrusive at all. Always right on time with each part of the meal. Didn't interrupt our conversation if they didn't need to, which was so nice. Halibut dish was tasty, seasoned and cooked well, and presentation was appealing. The Creole salmon was cooked to proper doneness, but the seasoning was largely absent. No spice at all. Sauce was undercooked, unseasoned tomato and peppers. Didn't send it back. Everyone misses sometimes. Unusual for this restaurant, in my experience. Live music was great. Solo spanish style guitar. Musician was skilled and talented, and the music created a great ambiance. Will definitely return.
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LindsayP
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing best we have had there ever! Seafood pasta and the stuffed chicken soooo good and outstanding service!
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Adeleena
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot! Chowder is perfect. View is superb. Service was on point.
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spudwil
Vancouver
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Amazing seafood chowder! Beautiful ocean view and easy to have a conversation.
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Dave
Vancouver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Prices are what you expect at an upscale establishment with a beautiful view. We have only eaten here twice but both times found the staff very pleasant, friendly, and attentive.
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VinettaP
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The view was outstanding and the staff were very friendly. The mussels were excellent and the mushroom burger was outstanding.
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Adrian
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great views, Live music was awesome. Service was Ok, could of been improved. Food was fantasic. Atmosphere on point. Wonderful date location.
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MarlainaM
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love that you can book online! Everything was wonderful
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Whowantstocook
Vancouver
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
A very pleasant evening with friends! Varied menu, reasonable prices, good food, excellent service, and quiet enough to carry on a conversation….all with a great view of the water!
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BethA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great food! Loved the quiet atmosphere with stunning view
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JohnF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good on all levels Was too noisy until one noisy group left
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JohnD
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
I had a sirloin steak which was well presented and cooked to Med Rare as requested. The plate was nicely proportioned and I was able to consume all that was there. Sadly the steak knife I had was so dull it couldn't break my skin when dragged across my palm. I did speak to the manager about this and he was attentive but seemed to be somewhat helpless to replace the knives - in general. The wine list was comprehensive and we enjoyed a bottle of Lake Sonoma Cab Sauvignon.
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LorraineB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience4
I am sorry to say I had to return my salad and order something else..... due to the beets and carrots being undercooked and challenging to chew and the walnuts neither candied or at least toasted. I'm afraid it looked rather like it had been thrown together in a hurry. In contrast the seafood soup which my server recommended and brought to me as a replacement was delicious. My 2 guests were happy with their seafood lunch choices and we were all happy with our desserts of pudding and especially the generous serving of chocolate cake for our guest of honour. My friends and I are fairly regular customers of the dining room and will return again.
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ElizabethM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Waitress was wonderful, food was great, except my husbands stuffed chicken was "rubbery". And the really excellent guitar player was a little too loud for conversation in such an acoustically bright room. Otherwise - a truly good dining experience
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HaileeD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Michael was such a great server! Food was amazing 10/10
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JaniceR
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waitress was outstanding, service was excellent and view is amazing
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GOLFER4
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, with friendly waitress and outstanding views
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hughs
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
a nice soup served up moderately warm. no side plate for bread roll. presentation of main course on plate very poor. Generally overall experience lower than our expectations for such a nice restaurant. Will try you out again ,
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PeterB
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice location above the Bay, good food, good service
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BrendaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always outstanding, as is the service. Can’t beat the view!
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JoeK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time back at the restaurant since latest remodel. Looks and feels more upscale like decades ago. Piano player/singer very good. Brings back memories of the piano player who accompanied the buffet in those days. Food and service was excellent. We will definitely be back to enjoy the food and the view.
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DuaneL
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wylee was an excellent host! Will be back!! Fantastic
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ValS
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had lunch together--- chicken wings, burgers, Caesar salad, mushroom ravioli--- all excellent, view is exceptional, service wonderful
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WendyC
Vancouver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful location! Excellent Brunch served by Haley, very accommodating, beautiful view overlooking the water, what could be better than that?
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LilyS
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great anniversary dinner last night. The good was all delicious, and the view was wonderful!
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DickG
Vancouver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We met friends at the Bayside and had an amazing evening. Our server understood we did not want to be rushed, and brought our various courses when we asked. The food was awesome and our server (Eve) was attentive. professional and had a great personality. it was a wonderful evening.
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MaggieM
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A good place to meet for lunch, good food, good staff and great views of the bay.
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Disappointed
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience4
Strike 1: I ordered the seafood chowder and it came to me with a scum on top - it had been left to cool too long before coming to the table. The waiter returned it to the kitchen and brought me a new bowl but we are certain that my husband received my bowl (sans scum... Strike 2). Strike 3: I ordered a Caesar salad but was given a different salad and yes the waiter returned it to the kitchen and brought me a Caesar salad. There were portions I did not eat as the lettuce was old and red. The waiter made a point to say we were not charged for either salad (Did he really intend to charge us for the wrong salad?) Also - it was a rainy, chilly evening and there was no place to put our coats... poor planning on your part. Would you expect us to recommend the Bayside restaurant ... but you can bet we will tell others about our experience. And then let them decide . . . I wish I had taken photos....
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PhilXJ
Vancouver
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food was good as was service. The soup one of our guests ordered was minuscule in size. A small bowl half full. The noise level was caused was caused by a noisy table next to us.
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Sbatti
Vancouver
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
Service was excellent. Beautiful ocean view. Guitar player was excellent. Table cloths disappeared with COVID and never returned. Would warm the place up. Food was mediocre and over priced. That said, it’s still one of the better restaurants in Oceanside.
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BarrieP
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall this restaurant is absolutely excellent! Dinner was delicious, the service top-notch and the beautiful sounds of the live music played by the classical guitarist, Jesse Epp, was an added bonus. All in all, a lovely place to eat and highly recommended by me.
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Elena
Vancouver
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience4
The waitress brought me the appetizer and the main course simultaneously. They reheated my main dish, and it was dry. I have never seen that in a restaurant of this level.
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Yammer
Palm Springs
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great view, tasty food, pleasant service, a little expensive but will return
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viewfoodie
Vancouver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Always enjoy dining at Bayside Restaurant. Love the view of Parksville bay and beach. Truly enjoy the extra fresh salads and special touch of Birthday Cake (complimentary) for my birthday lunch. I take friends here whenever I can.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Bayside Restaurant and Lounge is rated 4.3 stars by 889 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 1, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Bayside Restaurant and Lounge

240 Dogwood St, Parksville, BC V9P 1E1

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Parksville
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Resort Casual
Parking Details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Justin Feng
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.baysideresortparksville.com/
Phone number
(250) 905-0101

Bayside Restaurant and Lounge

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Christmas Eve Buffet

Popular dishes

Seafood Chowder

Steak & Frites

Salish Seafood Cobb

Menu

What 889 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

How is Bayside Restaurant and Lounge restaurant rated?

Is Bayside Restaurant and Lounge currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information