Harbour Grill in Campbell River

1334 Island Hwy #112, Campbell River, BC V9W 1A7, Canada

★★★★★
(245 reviews)
Categories: Fine dining restaurant Seafood restaurant

About

Welcome to the Harbour Grill. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable dining experience. Overlooking Discovery Harbour and Quadra Island, take in a spectacular sunset while enjoying fresh seafood or a premium steak, grilled to perfection. Our menu strives to cater to all tastes, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Cultivate your senses, and rediscover the art of fine dining.

Website
harbourgrill.com
Address
1334 Island Hwy #112, Campbell River, BC V9W 1A7, Canada
Plus Code
2QM3+QR Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Sunday
5–10 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
5–10 PM
Saturday
5–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Dinner Dessert
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
245 reviews

Most Mentioned

halibut (12) scallops (7) food and service (6) oysters (6) salmon (6) party (6) appetizer (6) well done (5) mushroom (5) main course (5)
5 stars
179
4 stars
33
3 stars
14
2 stars
9
1 stars
10
★★★★★
November 10, 2024

A surprise birthday party was held at the Harbour Grill. I’d always wanted to go but hadn’t had the opportunity. Staff and owner went above and beyond to accommodate the person organizing the surprise. The food was fantastic. Timing of the courses was great. So nice to enjoy beautiful, classic, well made food and cocktails and not be rushed. Special thanks to our servers BAZ and MERANDA! The chef even helped us out to the yard with the load of balloons we were transporting. Many thanks.

★★★★★
August 16, 2024

There are many reasons for returning here for dinner. Everything was simply amazing. I've had meals from many different countries, and I would rate this place in my top 5. All the dishes tantalized the taste buds with perfect seasoning. My rack of lamb melted in my mouth. There are so many different flavor layers on every dish. I had to get a dessert to go. I was full but didn't want to leave without trying everything.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

From the waterfront view at the entrance to the friendly and efficient service, and the perfectly heated dishes prepared by the chef, the dining atmosphere is praiseworthy. It all deserves a five-star rating and is highly recommended! I recommend escargots , Khushi oysters, and Cajun halibut here !

★★★★★
May 20, 2024

The most spectacular, unforgettable meal experience. We celebrated our engagement here and we will never forget it. The food and the service is truly decedent. Approachable and elegant. Thank you for making our evening so memorable and special for us. See you next time!

★★★★
September 18, 2023

Crab cakes and mushrooms for start were fantastic, Lovely flavours. I got the duck as a main which was cooked well and the cherry sauce was plenty flavoursome. My wife got the mini wellingtons and one was pretty burnt and one was great. We mentioned this to the service and the manager sorted this out for us asap which was good. Would be 5 stars apart from I wanted the Dungeness crab and chowder which was on the online menu but wasn’t on the menu I was given at the restaurant but then I later heard someone get offered the crab so maybe I just wasn’t offered the specials which is disappointing.

★★★★
June 20, 2023

Food was tasty. Scallops prawns etc on angel hair pasta. Vegetables were very good too although they must have been imported? Not a proper view experience although it was close to the marina. Excellent server. Not a fast food restaurant. Enjoy your company and the warm buns! Small cozy experience. $$$$

★★★★★
September 2, 2022

Best meal we've had in weeks. The service was on point, food came out quickly, and everything was crazy delicious. Mussels were cooked perfectly, flavorful and tender. The halibut was very subtle (meant in the best way), and crème brûlée was exquisite. My husband also enjoyed the seafood gratin.

★★★★★
June 14, 2022

Excellent Owner and staff met our every need. Food was amazing and the atmosphere tied the whole enjoyable experience together. Looking forward to going again soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Went on a very busy night and the service and food were both amazing!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Enjoyable for a night out. Escargot and mushroom cap s were delicious. Drinks are great too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Great atmosphere! Beautiful pictures and decor. Great view of the marina. Our meal was perfect. We had the Cajun halibut. So delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Excellent food and service. Really good value for the price!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Friendly staff, relaxed environment and made our engagement dinner memorable

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Five star clams!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Amaaaaaaazing food, beautiful dining area and above and beyond customer service. A great place to enjoy a wonderful meal and feel spoiled. Will be back for sure. Thank you for the wonderful dinner and fitting us in last minute on a busy long weekend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Great food and staff

Local Guide
July 21, 2024

I sat at my table for 20 minutes, nobody came to place my first order. That was enough for me. I asked the waiter if that was normal here... Got a snotty answer, so I got up, I wasnt hungry any more. Arrogant, superficial and patronising. Once of the worst service I have ever experienced

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

this was the best meal i ve ever had in Campbell River. i ordered the lamb and they knocked it out of the park. sorry no pics! i was so hungry i forgot to take before i dived right in

★★★
June 21, 2024

Not a great experience for whats supposed to be fine dining. Food was overcooked and underseasoned. Service wasnt very good. I really dont feel it was worth the money.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Not cheap but extremely good and big portions

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Even before the food came, the Saxophonist was fantastic, then the first course, best Coquille st Jackues for many a year. Main course Cajun Hailbut as fabulous as the first course, all serviced by exceptional staff. My only regret, this is my first and more than likely my last visit to Campbell River, so regrettably will not be able to return to Harbour Grill for another feast.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Always a great meal, thanks Scott.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

It was really good, one of the best restaurants my family and I have been to. Thank you all so much for the amazing service

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Loved the time

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Best oyster Rockefeller of my life. Cant wait to go back!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Beautiful setting, attentive service and great food! The Coquille St Jacques was excellent and the lamb was perfectly cooked. Thanks!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Vegetarian options: All fresh! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The staff are so warm and welcoming and the food is fantastic. Everything on your table is fresh and served with love and care. The flavours are so fulfilling. You will want to try everything on the menu it is that good. I definitely recommend this restaurant if you are in town. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Extremely tasty food, super friendly waiters and a beautiful atmosphere. Located right at the waterfront, this small restaurant serves the best food in town. I can only recommend it! Only downside: no beer from tap, but you might wanna enjoy a glass of whine with this fine dining food!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Finally had my first opportunity to eat here the other evening after years of hearing people rave about it! Oh my goodness! The whole experience did not disappoint! I had the crab cake appetizer, so good, the seafood gratin, amazing, and the chocolate mousse for dessert, melt in your mouth! A very tasty raspberry margarita to drink as well to top it off. Service was spot on and an enjoyable evening was had by us all.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Wonderful!! everything was delicious

★★★
December 21, 2023

Had some problems with My special Birthday dinner last evening , however Scott the manager called me this morning agreed our experience was not acceptable ,,,, he was very concerned and asked what he could do for me ,,,,,,, I will be going to meet Scott in person in May for a nice lunch , He has some health issues right now and wish him a speedy recovery ,,, It is important to us and others I am sure that Harbour Grill stays in Operation as we dont have a lot of places for a fine dinning on special Occasions . Thank you Scott

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We where so happy first experience at this beautiful little find. Drinks appies where so delicious. Would thank our server Nikki for a fabulous experience. She was spot on in every way.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food is delicious and service was alright, but make sure you go two hours before youre actually wanting to eat.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options Food

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I ve rarely wrote any bad reviews before. The location is good, the food is only barely eatable, the French onion soup tastes like canned, the clams are terrible, the cocktails are like accidentally made by a 3 years old. The two stars are for the service. This is just a typically over priced and reviewed restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We ate dinner here for the first time last night and were quite pleased! The service is incredible here and the view. We ordered the seafood gratin and escargot, it was absolutely delicious Thank you to all of the staff for a pleasant evening By the way, scallops and prawns were cooked to perfection!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Fantastic food, great service, wonderful atmosphere, perhaps some noise modification as I noticed many elders and they need a quiet setting in order to hearand visit. Best steak so tender and flavourful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

An amazing dining experience from the greeting at the door, to the service at our table and the food was perfect!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Absolutely awesome food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My husband and I had wonderful meal. I had the scallops and mushrooms to start and then the cajun halibut and rice and my husband had the mushroom caps to start and then the striploin steak with peppercorn sauce and potatoes. Both our meals were delicious. They give ample amount of food on the plate. I particularly loved that they give a nice assortment of different vegetables with your meal. The staff was excellent and attentive. Our server was very professional and knowledgeable. In addition, I enjoyed one of their martinis and then we each had wine. They have an excellent selection of wines. We finished our meal off with their mud pie; it was definitely worth leaving room for that! To top it all off the restaurant itself was very comfortable and inviting and the view of the marina makes it a wonderful place to enjoy the view out on the water. It was a special occasion so we indulged ourselves. It was our first time at this restaurant and we will definitely be going again. Parking: Ample parking available.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

No competition! Best food, staff and atmosphere for hundreds of miles

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Second visit. Just as good as the first.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best place in cambell River for a fine dining night . food is crazy good a must if your in cambell River

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We ( a company of 7) had a wonderful time again at your restaurant on May 28.23. The food was delicious. The waiters were committed to great service and were very friendly. The atmosphere was awesome and you have a very modern and classy style. Most importantly, every food and drink on your menu tasted great!!! Thank you for being consistent. Highly recommend!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Came here for a celebration dinner, was very good, nice view of harbour, friendly, food was excellent.

December 21, 2023

Was refused service by a glaring server, despite there being dozens of free tables. The only notable factor was that I was wearing pride gear. I suggested I was happy to just get an appy and a drink in case their kitchen was overwhelmed, and was told (falsely - I work in restaurants and am very familiar with liquor laws) that it was illegal to not get an entrée (which I was fine buying, but had already been all but asked to leave). I am extremely disappointed as we had come here for our anniversary and had a good experience, but we will not be returning.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Made a reservation the day before. Was relatively easy. The restaurant was beautiful. The servers were quite attentive at first. Once the restaurant was filled, the servers came by less and less. The food we were served was over cooked. Two entrees had to be sent back. The food itself is a bit over priced. An entree Cesar salad is 25$ and its 16$ to add on 5 grilled Prawns. Thats excessive. Overall, I dont think I would go back there.

December 21, 2023

The reviews for this place are way too generous. The old bait & switch for this seafood restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We were recommended to eat here and we werent disappointed. The service and food was amazing. Definitely worth checking out if your trying decide where to eat in Campbell River.

December 21, 2023

One of worst restaurant tried in British Columbia. The expensive menu is not correlated with quality of food, the services and general impression (e.g. you can not pay on the table with credit card). I complete disliked the mussels (my opinion it was frozen, the waiter said is from restaurant tank, more worst), the halibut (almonaide version) was so untasty, that I needed some drug to calm my stomach). The bad surprise in this precious restaurant is that you can not eat any salmon (the restaurant staff maybe need to read something about local history). The waiter was all the time missing from our table and desinteresed. I recommend strongly some courses for the service staff (minor things but esentials, e.g. without wipes after finishing the mussels). I dont know which was worst: the food or service. Both. In conclusion if you want to be a precious restaurant it is not enough to have an expensive menu. NOT recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Make sure Baz is your server...hes top notch. Food hasnt changed in 10 years for a reason.....its delicious and it works.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Scott and his staff always provide excellent service. My wife and I have never been disaoppointed with the menu selection. The appetizers are the best especially the escargot. The Harbor Grill is by far the best fine dinning restaurant in Campbell River.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

BUYER BEWARE!! GO ELSEWHERE!! I could go on and on about this place, but that would take me all day. Here are the main points: - FOOD Horrendously under-seasoned and bland. It seems as though the chefs are more concerned about plating than actually making the food taste good. The size of the portion is laughable; $30 for a salad that has minimal greens, 5 cubes of feta (I counted - about the size of your nail), 9 blueberries (which were going bad), and salted cashews from Costco. - SERVICE Possibly the worst Ive had in a while. Waitress was combative and outright annoyed when we asked for more bread after 45 minutes of waiting. In the 2 hours we were there, she came to the table 4 times. We came at 8:15. We got our food at 9:30. We left at 10:15. When we asked her why it took so long she said she hadnt anticipated the kitchen to take so long. Okay, I understand - but after 30 minutes of waiting, it wouldve been nice to be checked in on and told what was going on. Upon hearing our complaints, she told us we shouldve told Scott about our experience. Who is Scott?? - ATMOSPHERE Mediocre food masquerading as fine-dining. This place is in a strip mall where unhoused people camp. I am ashamed to have hyped this place up to friends and family. Three years ago, during a pandemic, the food and service was deserving of high praise. Now, it is laughable. I am embarrassed to have brought my family here. Take your time and money elsewhere unless you like subpar food, sketchy service, and a bill that will make your eyes fall out your head. Awful. Vegetarian options: None offered except for a pitiful salad. Vegetables that came with the dish were unseasoned and overcooked. Disgusting. Dietary restrictions: They were careful about one dietary restriction in our group, but it made the dish painfully bland and probably took 30 extra minutes because they had made it the wrong way the first time. Parking: Located in a strip-mall with two entrances. Plenty of parking. Kid-friendliness: Not at all friendly for kids. Clientele is older and of the affluent variety. Wheelchair accessibility: Rather inaccessible. Not many ramps and hard to get to if disabled.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Super friendly service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We had the Scallops for a appetizer. For the mains we had Duck breast and Halibut. Dessert was Creme brulee. All were very good. Nice view of Discovery harbor as you dine.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Amazing food Amazing service we will be returning my more times. Thank you for providing a truly fine dining experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very nice and exclusive place. The staff was very nice . Parking: Lots of space near the mall. Wheelchair accessibility: easy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The scallops and sauce were to die for. Yummy. Really recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was excellent, service above and beyond. On the water but should be on the upper floor to better the view.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

First time eating here. Will be back fabulous experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Tremendous. Really enjoyed our meals. The cheesecake was the best we had ever eaten. Service was also excellent.

★★★★
December 21, 2022

Very nice Lovely food . Quite a rustic take. Took a very long time for the entree to come out . But worth the wait .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Good food

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Amazing experience. Excellent service and great food. The steak was cooked perfectly and everything came out at the right time to give us the chance to chat and relax. They have a classic menu that highlights the ocean paired with a nice view of the Harbour. We will be returning the next time we are in town. Amazing service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Beautiful view awesome food and great service!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

My first visit to Campbell River. Harbour Grill is lovely. Devin was our waitress and she is fantastic at what she does. Had the tiger prawns and it had a great juicy flavour with a kick. Also tried the Marnier Cheesecake for the first time and it was amazing. Will definitely recommend this place to anyone in the area

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Excellent selection and service.. Beautiful location with nice ambiance.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

We celebrated our 51st anniversary there food was awesome. The staff could not have done more. Our waitress Kennedy was very good, friendly people all around.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Very enjoyable evening with welcoming staff, view of the marina and delicious meals.

★★
December 21, 2022

As a party of 4 we enjoyed dinner last night at the Harbour Grill in Campbell River. It was our second time there. We commented that the menu is excellent and there is many options that will make the discerning palate pleased. The food was excellent, well prepared and plated pleasing to the eye. Cost may be an issue for some as our dinner for 4 with 4 cocktails, 4 appetizers, 4 main course, and a bottle of wine, with 18% tip cost us $466.00! I have never paid that much for a meal. It s the new post-Covid apocalypse I guess. I am regretting giving the 18% tip as I now feel it s the service over a bottle of wine that really displeases me after the fact and it is for this reason I am rating the Harbour Grill a 2. We had selected the Tempranillo Elias Mora Toro Spain bottle ($45.00 (actual BC liquor store ~$25.00)), the server attempted to open it but the cork broke, she said it was very brittle and that the bottle was stored upright, for how long, no one knows. She took it back for someone else to attempt to salvage it. It was their last bottle in stock. Another server brought it back out to our table, not in the original bottle, but in a decanter. He said the cork had disintegrated and he had to pour the wine through a decanter/filter to remove the cork. Why do this? If the cork pieces fall into the wine, you don t serve it to customers paying >$400 for their meals! Well they did, I tasted it, the wine was off, plus there were bits of small cork in the wine. I politely asked our server to take the wine back and she did. We ended up having Campofiorin Masi at $49.00. No further incident with the meal. I was not pleased with their attempt to save their profit margin with passing off a damaged bottle of wine to us, nor did they offer any apology or comp the other bottle of wine, in fact, the wine steward/server actually implied to us that the Tempranillo was just starting to turn. Not even accepting his error in the hundreds of cork particles in the wine. If we return, I will be more proactive on the customer is right policy and not be duped over this kind of practice! I guess it s buyer beware! Too bad actually.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Absolute treat in Campbell River! Super fresh seafood and excellent preparation coupled with incredibly friendly staff and great service makes this a gem to not miss on Vancouver Island! First off, the menu is fantastic. Approachable fresh French with a great lens on local ingredients. We ordered mussels, escargot and rack of lamb and all were prepared perfectly and 100% delicious. Secondly, while being French inspired . The menu leans heavily on local ingredients and some of the daily specials reflect that. Thirdly, the staff is extremely welcoming, have great recommendations and overall make this a great restaurant to experience. Lastly, the price points are fantastic- something for everyone and all budgets. We really enjoyed our dinner out to Harbour Grill and recommend this for foodies or just hungry folks alike!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Had a fabulous evening at the Harbour Grill, food and service were outstanding, definitely one of our favourite most consistent restaurants in town.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Amazing meal. Great views. Awesome staff

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Was definitely delicious

★★
December 21, 2022

My wife and I came here for my birthday dinner. The food was excellent but they obviously overbooked what they were able to serve. In addition to waiting an exorbitant amount of time for our food, a table beside us, which arrived after we did, was served 15 minutes before we were. We arrived at 7 and our dinners came to the table at 8:55. When we expressed our dissatisfaction we were told sorry. Im very disappointed

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Fantastic seafood by the Harbour. Wonderful servers and host too. Highly recommend it.

★★★★
December 21, 2022

Delicious and fresh food, great setting at the harbor and professional & sincere friendly staff!

★★★
December 21, 2022

The garlic shrimps were fine, but the salmon was a little overcooked, what made it dry. Also the chipotle marinade, though being fine itself, overrid the taste of the salmon too strongly. All in all the food was okay, but not up to the price level or the expectations the restaurant set. On a more personal note: While the waiter was very friendly, the owner and the general atmosphere wasnt very pleasant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great food and excellent service!! Scott the owner is bright and personable and the gentleman who served us (sorry forgot his name) was very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this as an elegant evening out while in Campbell River.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great,food,freindly staff and wounder full view Parking: Lots of parking, easy wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessibility: 3 spots right there

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Always a great experience and is one of the top 3 restaurants in Campbell river (in no particular order)

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

We have been going to Harbour Grill for anniversary for 15 years and we love it, service is great and the food is excellent.

★★
December 21, 2022

After reading the good reviews I was looking forward to checking this place out for the first time. I have to say I was very disappointed. This restaurant is highly overrated with both the price and quality of the food. As a lover of seafood pasta I had the seafood gratin, what a disappointment. I won t be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

When my husband I are celebrating or are craving a beautiful meal the Harbour Grill is our favorite. The food always perfect and the service friendly and professional. Scott is an excellent host.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Love this place, the staff are absolutely wonderful, you could order literally anything on the menu and it would be delightful. Good spot to get dressed up for and enjoy the experience. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Stop in with work crew after work on a Friday. Great service, had a couple of beers. Order a basket of fries to share. 10 $ a beer . Great atmosphere and view of the harbor with boats.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Super delicious dinner, once again. I preordered duck and it was perfection. Crispy skin. Tender and medium rare. Thank you for going out of your way to make that especially for my birthday. Plus the veggies were excellent. Did I mention my favorite appetizer? Stuffed mushrooms. Yummy. Good service. Warm, welcoming atmosphere. My favourite restaurant in Campbell River.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Always perfect! Most incredible food and service!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Harbour Grill is as it always is...Excellent! Food was awesome, the service fantastic!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Nicest restaurant in Campbell River

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Excellent food and experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Excellent food and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Amazing service! Food was incredible! If you havent tried this place you need to.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Excellent food, great service and a perfect view. Of all the restaurants I ate at during my recent visit to Campbell River, this is the only one I can recommend eating at.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

My boyfriend and I came here for dinner for our 10 year anniversary. The food was amazing, the service was amazing. We will definitely be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Really good food but wait times were a killer. Our server was amazing though and took great care of us. So 4 stars.

★★★★
December 21, 2021

Very good and friendly service. Clams were delicious and halibut was fresh (portions are big).

December 21, 2021

We had reservations for 5:45pm for my husband and I and our 3 year old. We ordered our drinks, appetizer, and mains all at once. We were served our drinks and waited 30-40 mins for the appetizer. My toddler was getting restless as the food was taking so long and she was hungry. We were in and out of the public washroom as she is potty training and had to use the potty multiple times during COVID as the wait for the food was getting longer and longer. Tables who arrived after us were served their food before us, large and small tables. Finally at the 1hour and 20 minute mark we decided to make a complaint about the wait and noticed people getting served before us, where was our food? At 1hr and 40 mins we finally paid the bill for our drinks and appetizer which was $87.00, no compensation was mentioned for having to leave the restaurant without eating! It was 7:45pm by the time we left....I asked to speak to the manager and was ignored as no one knew who was in charge. Finally when he did arrive his exact words were your dam right you pay for your drinks! He had no care or empathy for the amount of time we spent waiting, no empathy for having a 3 year old who had to use the public potty during Covid and not eat her food, and he was extremely rude and unkind. This was a horrible experience and it is clear that they will tag you with a bill for your drinks but have no concern about the wait for your food. Also the larger tables were being served first because that would mean a bigger tip for them. Extremely unprofessional and a horrible experience. After reading previous reviews it is clear that this is a common occurrence for this place. Save your time and your money.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Absolutely loved it....fantastic food, great staff that make you feel welcome. If you love seafood its definitely stop here. Thanks you are amazing

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Thanks Scott for taking in my wife and I on a cancelation. You make an amazing martini with a talent for the longest twist I have seen. The food was delicious and the service great. Wish we had more time to spend but hope to be back soon.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Amazing customer service! Amazing food! Two thumbs up!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Delicious, comfy atmosphere. Excellent service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great service with friendly staff.Our food was excellent. Nice view of harbour outside. Book days in advance, as all restaurants are filling quickly on weekends.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Always good

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The service was friendly, calling in our reservations I got a very nice, fun and helpful gentleman. The chicken cordon blue was a good portion and very tasty.

★★★
December 21, 2021

As an avid cook and someone who enjoys food and food culture I was a tad let down. The food was passable and not horrible but also for the price point I felt that it missed the mark. I would also add that the service and serving staff is top notch and were incredibly pleasant and attentive. 17 dollars for 6 one inch cremini mushroom caps with some cream cheese, a bit of crab and shrimp then some butter and gratin like cheese topping is outrageous. 20 dollars for 6 small to medium sized oysters - of which some had shells that werent cleaned properly - was also outrageous. The feature chowder was pretty good, I understand that different people like different things in their England clam chowder so I wont get into that, but the broth was flavorful and the portion of Halibut, clams and shrimp was reasonable.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Its like the place wants to be fine dining but also wants to appeal to the working man by giving huge plates full of food. The rack of lamb was quite good, but due to their penchant for volume the presentation was more that of a diner than a fine dining establishment, with heaps of food piled onto a plate. The service was very slow with the waitress looking a little harassed while remaining pleasant enough.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Excellent service and dinner was awesome. As always they go the extra mile for people.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Good place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Shop till you drop

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

This was the best dining experience Ive had in Campbell River. Every dish was incredible. It tasted fantastic, sweet and now I want to go back and have more of it. Honestly, this is probably the best restaurant in the entire town. The prices might seem alittle high but trust me, its entirely worth it! I had food there for a late Christmas party in January. Its February now and I feel that I havent had anything considered good food since. Its a bit depressing.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Last night we finaly made it to Harbour Grill, and the food was out of this world. I would highly recommend going. Great atmosphere too!! Scott and Serena made our experience special and we will most definitely be back

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Food was fine but the wait was un acceptable. Waited 20 minutes for oysters and another hour and 20 minutes for our main course. Would have liked to be told that the cook staff hadnt showed up for work.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Scott and his staff are great, Will be back soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Thumbs up X 100

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

This was quite possibly the best food I have ever had and 100% the beat halibut! Not only was the food amazing but if your lucky enough to get Baz , it will be the best service you will ever experience. This restaurant is seriously next level.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Just finished an absolutely perfect meal! Perfectly cooked steaks, Caesar salad with all the intricate flavours that it should have and perfect service. Portions were substantial and would satisfy any hunger. Dont let the location deceive you from trying this dining experience.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Harbour Grill in Campbell River was an absolutely awesome experience for our group of 4! Excellent, friendly, professional service and the food was top notch across the board. 2 people at our table have been in the Hospitality industry for 30+ years in Victoria and this is definitely a dinner to remember. Salads; Stuffed Mushroom Caps; Steaks; Halibut; Schnitzel; the sides; desert- All amazing! Thank you Harbour Grill, we ll spread the word!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Wonderful place ! Every meal was excellent. Great service too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Service was excellent, food was delicious. Had a great evening out, views were great. Definitely will be going back.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

It was nice ..

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Really enjoyed the food: steak, medium-rare, was right on the mark; seafood gratin was delicious, prawns and scallops cooked perfectly; super fresh bread rolls, and even the butter was extra tasty. Unfortunately let down by very slow service from the kitchen. Waiting over one hour for our main course (no appetizers) is not compatible with fine dining. Our servers were great, and they deserve better. For these prices, I deserve better. Management - you need to look into your kitchen right now and fix this.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

We are so delighted no just the food it s amazing delicious!! The service it s exceptional and they offer great gluten and dairy free and Serina is fantastic

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great food, good service and nice atmosphere.. The seafood is superb...

December 21, 2019

5 of us went for dinner. My sister ordered a lobster tail with her meal but when the meal came out they said the had taken the order wrong and were out of lobster. My mother salmon with chipotle and capers but they gave her a maple glaze. Their solution was to add the chipotle sauce to the dish they gave her, but there were too many flavours so we asked them to take it back. They offered to give my mom halibut but the rest of the table were halfway through their meal. She declined. They did not charge us for the lobster or my mother s meal.

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Always a pleasure to eat here.. The food is amazing. The staff is awesome. We completely enjoy ourselves we are here. The Seafood Gratin is our favorite.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

The service is amazing. We just got back from there now. The gentleman that brought us in was fantastic. Our server was polite and courteous. But the gentleman came back to our table at least five or six times to ensure that everything was perfect. We had two younger kids (8 and 7 years old) with us and he made them feel very comfortable. Truly an amazing experience. I can not express how great it was. On top of that the food was cooked to perfection. I had steak and the kids had pasta. The steak was cooked perfectly. I thank you wholeheartedly especially to the gentleman. Fantastic customer service!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Great service and yummy food. However due to the costly pricing at this establishment I thought the food would taste better. I had the salmon and it was oversalted and overcooked. Meal was mediocre for $35 a main dish. My partner said the crab was amazing though and the escargots for an appetizer were really delectable. Drinks were tasty as well. I think maybe it was an off night?? Good place for special occasions

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Fine dining...great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

OMG! The best dining experience EVER! Scallops were amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Excellent service, fabulous food! Friendly staff made our dinner another memorable experience. Our Favorite Island dinner spot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Fantastic dinner out. Mushroom caps for appetizers were delicious. Had the Madagascar steak for the main, medium, and it was one of the most tender and fantastic steaks I have ever had. Scott and his staff were incredibly friendly and felt sincere the whole time. Great night out.

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Excellent menu, excellent food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Amazing service and excellent food. Best clam chowder ever.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Scott and staff work super hard to deliver an extensive menu with superb dishes and excellent service. Appreciate the delicious vegetarian option. Thank you for a delightful experience. We will be back!

★★★★
December 21, 2019

I ll be back

★★
December 21, 2019

The food was very good but was much too slow. Wouldnt go back for that long a wait.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Very good food and very good service. The sea food is amazing and one of the best recipes we have tasted in Canada. Beautiful place next to the Harbour. Prices between 50 and 70 CAD per person.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Wow, great service, fantastic food. What more can you ask for.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Fantastic meal here following a recommendation by Calvin on the Grizzly Bear tour today. Tiger prawns absolutely delicious. Friendly efficient service. Dont miss it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Met friends here for lunch, they recommended it highly as we are not from the island. Staff was prompt and attentive, the atmosphere was lively, food came out hot and fast, perfect proportions. And super Yummy drinks! A must if your stopping in Campbell rivre

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Great food, great service and a wonderful atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

A very good restaurant, very comfortable place. good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Great view, great food.

★★★★
December 21, 2018

Recently enjoyed a wonderful birthday dinner with friends and family. Food was delicious and there was lots of it! My well done steak was a tad over done but that was the only minor complaint... it was a bit dry but tasted delicious helped along with a nice gravy. Service was really good. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Had the Madagascar steak Last night ! | THE BEST Dinner in TOWN- Great Service as always With the best view !

★★★★
December 21, 2018

Great seafood and steaks with a view of the harbour

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Amazing meal and incredible service. The seafood is amazing and cooked perfectly, and the staff was very attentive and on point. There were two HUGE parties (10+ people each) there at the same time as my wife and I, and we were treated spectacularly and with no disruption in our experience - I was impressed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

I had the chipotle filet mignon steak, medium rare, with potatoes and veggies. It was one of the best steaks I ve ever had, it was perfectly cooked, tender and super flavourful. The sauce was delicious as well, not to spicy but it had a bit of a kick. Service was good as well, our server came to check on us often enough and made sure to top up our wine each time. Also employees are very friendly as well. Very nice!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Amazing service, amazing food, fabulous location.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

GREAT FOOD!!!!!! Can be considered expensive but well worth every dollar spent there. This place is opened daily at 5:30pm Tuesday through Sunday (Fall hours only) Reservations are highly recommended and you will find the restaurant in the Discovery Shopping Centre (112 - 1334 Island Highway) The menus here feature a wide variety of dishes. They serve AAA Sterling Silver steaks, chicken, veal, duck, lamb as well as freshly sourced seafood featuring Halibut, Salmon, Dungeness Crab, Oysters and other shellfish. Vegetarian??? Gluten-free??? ..... NO PROBLEM, as both options are available. Do not forget the dessert menu after enjoying a delicious meal. The staff are well dressed, great people who are well versed with tons of knowledge concerning the food, atmosphere, and the town. They are very courteous and helpful to all that dine here.

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

Excellent service and food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Great food and service. Everything was excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Delicious food, very busy and was a bit loud to carry on conversations but there were 2 work parties going on. The Crab stuffed mushrooms were very good, highly recommended. The staff was very friendly and had great service. Great place to get dinner.

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

Scott and his staff are phenomenal. The food, service and atmosphere are superb.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Good food & good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Top notch dining

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Always fantastic food, well worth the higher prices. Owner is approachable, knows his regulars, and makes you feel welcome.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Harbour Grill is a nice fancy restaurant for the area. The menu is a little outdated with item like oysters rockefeller, escargot bourguignonne, and chicken cordon Bleu. I ordered the spinach salad and it was literally a bag or grocery store spinach dumped directly on a plate with a couple tomatoes - not even washed. We ordered some oysters on the half shell and they were filled with bits of shell shards and the oyster was not detached from the shell. The mignonette was just red wine vinegar. All of our meals were over done and dried out - likely because they were sitting under a hot lamp forever. My father sent his steak back as it was well done (not med-rare as ordered). We were told from the chef that this type of steak cant be cooked med-rare because of the type of cut!! It is a fancy restaurant but would never go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Perfectly cooked seafood and sides seasoned extremely well and absolutely delicious. On the pricey side, but its definitely a quality over quantity thing. Quaint building and extremely friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Great place

★★★★★
December 21, 2017

Excellent service and food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Good food, only open evenings

★★★★★
December 21, 2017

Had the steak it was fantastic. Waitress stepheni was awesome and made sure our steaks were cooked to satisfaction since i expressed concern. Best steak and service of my life. The cheese cake was also great and memorable. 10/10 i recomend this restraunt!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Delicious. Only complaint was onion soup had very little flavour. The veal was amazing and seafood gratin . Both with lots of seafood.

★★
December 21, 2017

Quite disappointed. Wife is usually more forgiving than I, will never go back. Vegetables dried out like they had been left in oven forever. Best thing about visit was waiter... Best server Ive ever had in CR. Did a great job, anticipated our needs perfectly. He was the.only reason we didnt complain about the food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Very nice food and great service!

December 21, 2017

Poor Service. Rude owner. Unlike Debi As experience with the owner ignored us and took a couple that he recognized to a table before us. We had a reservation, and had arrived before the other couple and even though we pointed out that we were there before the others he shrugged our comment off. When we said youve just lost two customers he said Dont bother coming back I cant speak to the food quality but the owners attitude was dismissive and rude.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

We had a group dinner there and the food was perfect, and service excellent. The venue is scenic.

★★★★★
December 21, 2016

Best fine dining on northern Vancouver Island...great service and gourmet food...great atmosphere and view...truly a wonderful experience.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2016

Wasnt impressed by the salmon, was dry as if it wasnt fresh or cooked too much. For the price I was expecting more. Friendly staff and good service. View on the harbor, interior is outdated.

★★★★★
December 21, 2016

Food and staff were amazing. Ill definitely be going back there.

December 21, 2015

Steak was way overcook, owner was very arrogant.

★★★★★
December 21, 2015

What a lovely experience. The food, Scott and his staff are exceptional!. We go there often and always have great service and meals. Thank you!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2015

Both my wife and I went here for her surprise birthday dinner. June 9 2015. We have just moved here, Campbell River BC from Edmonton Alberta and it was also our first night out with out our son. The food was completely AMAZING!!! We wouldnt get enough. We both found ourselves cleaning the plates off with our warm covered served bread. As we both where hoping for more but simply had no room to eat more. The staff there was kind, respectful, well dress, you couldnt ask for better service. Im not one to make a post on google but simply had too. If your on the hunt for a really AMAZING food with TOP service then please come down to these guys. Gord Ramsay would be impressed!!! We will be back for more and we will tell others and we have. My family from Edmonton will be coming by and will be making stops right here at Harbour Grill. Thank you for such amazing service and your AMAZING food. Big thank you!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2015

Awesome food and wonderful service, I came in thinking a Tuesday night would be very quiet but of course given the time of year they were packed but they found me a comfortable seat in spite of that and everything was still great

★★★★★
December 21, 2014

Excellent meal fantastic food great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2014

Lots of options for those of us with dietary issues. Service was excellent, food was superb.