Avenue Bistro in Comox

Hands down the WORST cobb salad Ive ever had. Too many brown, wilted pieces of lettuce, almost no avocado, dry chicken, barely any cheese, almost no dressing, etc. Seriously overpriced at $24. Service was so so. Wont go back.

Sept 29,2024 From the minute, we walked in, greeted by the most amazing woman in a beautiful authentic German dress and a smile on her face, to the fabulous home made German food, delivered by a pleasant and efficient waitress(that we found out later was the daughter of the owners) to the final plate, the home made apple strudel we felt spoiled. I can t give a big enough compliment. 5 star all the way

Such an amazing experience and such a good time with good beers and friendly staff

Great food, great service and a very interesting menu. I look forward to exploring their menu with my wife in the future. This restaurants menu is refreshingly different from most of the restaurants in town.

As I was finishing up my meal I found a hair in my food. I was surprised that we were not given a complimentary meal, discount or gift card. I won t be returning.

Top notch service. Excellent schnitzel! Very generous and friendly to the child. Food

Although we have eaten here before and enjoyed our meal tonight it was not up to par. After arriving on time and being seated we waited almost ten minutes before a server showed up to take our drinks and food order. Our drinks were served and within 5 minutes of placing our order our meal arrived. The schnitzel although tender was totally flavourless. No one came to ask if our meals were enjoyable and after eating out dirty plates were left on our table untill we asked for the bill. After complaining to the manager I was given a $11 discount and told that since no one else complained the problem was with me. We never be back which is a shame because my previous review was 5 stars for all categories.

Best eggs benny in Comox

Food wasnt great for the price.

Very poor service and the first Ive ever experienced this low level in the food and beverage industry. I ordered a cocktail with my meal and after two sips promptly returned it to the server. She advised me upon speaking with the bartender that there was nothing wrong with it and is must have been my taste buds off. I was advised that the bartender sampled the drink to confirm that it was me, not the drink, with the issue . Wow! first eatablishment Ive ever been to where a patrons drink is tested after they had consumed some of the beverage. I wouldnt think anyone would drink from a patrons glass! I then was charged for the drink, despite returning it. I later called the same evening and asked for the owner, however he/ she was not available. I left my contact information and my call was never returned. I heard really good things about this establishment, but that was before the new owners. I wont be back and recommend the Black Finn (my regular go to for dining) over Avenue. Service this poor isnt acceptable. Black finn has far better meals and the serving staff has etiquette.

The food is delicious. Never have i had a bad experience. My favorite restaurant in the comox valley.

Seafood pasta was ok, bolanese spagettie and schnitzel was good.

Amazing food, attentive staff. Love the rebrand :)

I HAD to write a NEW review, we have lived here 10yrs & eaten at Avenue multiple times.(Almost always good) ~ last night (Fri July 5) was THE BEST meal we have ever had! Fantastic Complex Cocktails too ~ Top Shelf! The New Owners are doing an excellent job, they kindly accommodated us 15min b4 the kitchen closed, we called ahead to confirm. We sat on the lovely patio (delightful) ~Lindy our server was Amazing, she took excellent care of us! Julie Anne made exquisite cocktails (French Martini & Pacific Negroni)! BOTH ladies were truly a delight, the Dream Team! Our 2 meals were Incredible!!! ~ the delish Beef Goulash (fantastic gravy) with YUMMY Spetzle & Tasty Red Cabbage + the made to Perfection Halibut Scallop feature special with cremey mushroom risotto and veggies ($48 worth it!!!) the Features change weekly fyi. We didnt have room for dessert last night but know they are spectacular! Overall an Amazing Awesome Meal, Drinks & Experience. Highly recommend & we will be here more often, so grateful its walking distance for us too, in Paradise. THK U!!!

Friendly, efficient service, delicious food, a warm inviting atmosphere! Vegetarian options: Tasty vegan and vegetarian options. Food : 5/5 |

We had a great experience at Avenue Bistro! The staff and owners were incredibly attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. The food was delicious, with a German flare that we won t forget! See you next time we re in Comox!

Chefs burgers are amazing, I just moved here and he blew my mind, the servers are like family here.

Honestly the best German food I ve had in a long time. Just like my grandmother used to make it. Thank you so much . It s always a pleasure to be with you . Paul&Tom

New owners recently (2024) with a great family feel: so much love in the service, the food, everything. Delicious, authentic German meals. If you loved Runges, youll love it here! Vegetarian options: Veggie Benny had the incredible hollandaise sauce, a big chunk of brie cheese, sundried tomatoes, it was fantastic!

Good food and service

Excellent, authentic German food as well as other options. My German husband and our friend absolutely loved their schnitzel and my seafood tagliatelle was great too. Well definitely be back!

Always a pleasure to visit Avenue B. Seated quickly by friendly staff. Had the charred Ceasar salad. Unique and very tasty. Loved the fried capers and croustini. My wife had the fish and chips and I, the buttermilk chicken burger. Both were perfectly prepared. Side order of fries not needed but wow!!! I especially enjoyed my added truffle seasoning. Should also mention the professional and friendly staff. Attentive without being intrusive. Thanks for making it a great evening. Well be back to further explore the menu!

Breaded Fish was amazing. Frys were not a hit to me. The mushroom oil seems pointless added to such mediocre Frys. The drink was very good but over priced for what I got. My hot Toddy without whiskey was $8 I asked to add whiskey because thats what a hot Toddy is and my drink came to $16. That is ridiculous. Waitress, hostess, waiter and all staff I encountered were amazing and super friendly. Bathroom was very nice. Tables were set up in a way that looked crowded. Booth seats were also available which is where I sat. Beautiful local art on the walls, that were available to purchase I think, gave the place a hometown feel. I would say it has higher prices than I am used to. But not necessarily overpriced for the area. No views. Overall I will not be going back as it is not worth the money for someone lower income. For someone with a little extra to spend on a fancy date night I think it is a beautiful restaurant with no frills but gives you a bit of a fancy feeling cause your spending a bit more money.

Our first time at the Avenue Bistro and hab an awesome experience. There were 5 in our group. We were seated in the dining area and our server was Lindy who took great care of us. We started with the Oyster mushroom calamari and baked brie. Both were delicious. For entrées, two had the pork schnitzel forester style, Two had Gambas Ajillo and one had beef Roulades. The portions were generous and very tasty. Sadly, no room for dessert. We all agreed that the Avenue Bistro is a great place to dine. The staff took exceptional care of us and the food was excellent.

Very good authentic German food, true hidden gem Vegetarian options: Yes I saw a few Parking: Small parking lot

Best in Comox

Brilliant service all round. The ambiance and food were delightful and delicious. The Caesar salad (with added succulent chicken and bacon) and schnitzel yummy, very generous and works of art. We also enjoyed meeting and chatting with the owner and amazing chef Matthias. It was a very nice end to our trip from uk, and hope to return on a return trip. Highly recommend.

Great food and drinks. Staff are attentive and friendly.

Very good service at this German themed restaurant. One dish was erroneously prepared in our party but it was satisfactorily resolved when brought to the staffs attention. Potato soup was delicious but a bit salty (and I usually am fine with salty!). Forester schnitzel was a large portion, so ask for a take home container! Good beer and wine options, and a nice array of cocktails and mocktails

We sat at the bar for drinks & dessert and had great service from Alec and Jeff. The dessert was delicious, drinks were tasty, and service was awesome!

Everything we ordered from the soup, Caesar salad to main course was amazing. The presentation was eye pleasing but most importantly the quality and lingering flavor of our items was outstanding. It was the best dinner we have had in the Comox Valley for a good year. Wonderful!

Cool place for nice food and good drinks.

Excellent brunch! Food, service, and experience were amazing. Highly recommend Food : 5/5

Absolutely delicious Pork Schnitzel, Forester style. The side of red cabbage was particularly good! The service was prompt and cheerful. Thanks for a nice night out Avenue.

Food and service is good. My only suggestion when serving any pasta dish, there should always be Parmesan cheese on top. When I asked for some, it was considered a side which I would have had to pay for. First time experiencing that.

Great atmosphere, food was delicious and not much of a wait, owner took time to see how our dinner had been, very friendly, very genuine!! Would highly recommend to all our friends and family!!! Must try!!!! Kid-friendliness: Very family orientated, calm and friendly atmosphere

Kelly the bar manager has turned this place around and is amazing in all respects. She s right. I should have ordered German food - as opposed to American - and I will be back to review the proper food. But I will be back regardless because Kelly is amazing, supportive of local, and can fully engage with you despite being slammed with work. A true high class bar manager.

Thanks for making a special night perfect. Great vibe, food and thanks to Lindy for exceptional service!

Had the goulasch; pretty good! Our server was fun

If you want food poisoning, eat there.

The food was so yummy! We had the mushroom calamari, bison cappacio, roulade and goulash. Great portions and flavors were so great. Loved the family working together. Looking forward to our return. Thank you

New owners are nice. Schnitzel is great. Prices are fair. Decent neighbourhood restaurant.

Used to be a favourite of ours. The new ownership has sadly changed it for the worse. Mushroom Calamari was a huge disappointment with batter being more like that of a London fish and chips. Pricing is not appropriate for the quality. Service was the only saving grace.

Service was slow took 20 minutes to get our drink order in. Used to love coming here for wings and truffle fries, but with another menu change wings are no longer an option. Seems every visit here they re taking things off the menu I enjoy.

First time going to Avenue a few weeks ago. I don t normally post reviews but we were so disappointed with the food! I had the seafood pasta, which came with 2 prawns and small dry chunks of salmon. My spouse had the brisket special. His brisket tasted almost like a microwave dinner roast beef. The service and atmosphere were excellent but we will not be back.

Recently my brother-in-law and I stayed in Comox as our base for a weekend ski trip at Mt Washington. After a day of skiing, we decided to wander down to Avenue Bistro for dinner as it was close to our hotel. We didn t have a reservation, but the host was very gracious to get us a table. We initially thought the restaurant would have your typical north American fare, such as burgers, pizza, etc. When we reviewed the menu, we noticed that they had a great selection of German cuisine. There were a couple of different schnitzel options, and a beef roulade was also available. We decided to try their oyster mushroom calamari as a starter to share. Absolutely delicious! We each tried the two schnitzel options, and again, delightful! Both came with some amazing red cabbage and spaetzle. The portion was incredibly generous. My mother is German, so I grew up with German food. Avenue Bistro was a welcome surprise as we didn t realize it was run by a German family offering authentic German food! I live in Victoria where we only have one Austrian restaurant which has only been operational for a few years, so Avenue Bistro was a great surprise. We also enjoyed some authentic imported German beer on tap. In addition, all the staff were fantastic. They were all incredibly friendly and attentive. Just to add, I had left my reading glasses in the restaurant, and they graciously mailed them back to me. I will visit the next time I am in Comox and recommend Avenue Bistro to anyone who is planning a trip to the area!

Once again, had an excellent steak and an amazing sticky date pudding for dessert!

My wife and I went to Avenue Bistro last night for her birthday and let me say....Wow! Since moving to Comox I have yet to be amazed having a dinning experience but let me tell you, if you want a 10/10 dinning experience Avenue Bistro is the place to be. I am a red seal chef and have worked in many restaurants so when when it comes to being blown away it takes perfection and this little gem in Comox has hit that expectation not only once but twice. I will be back again asap! Sooo delicious. Everything cooked perfectly. Speedy service, and very cool environment. Great place for dinner, birthdays. I forget our servers name but she was great

Didnt know this place existed at all. So to my surprise it does and has amazing food. Our waitress was amazing. Cant wait to return here.

Nice place for a family dinner, but stick to classics: fish and chips and steak were both good (though $2 for a tiny side of coleslaw?), but pizza (undercooked, layer of raw dough in middle) and shrimp tacos were mistakes. Service was generally attentive if a little heavy on the upsell and marred by lack of space between tables, forcing a lot of reaching over. Desserts were very good!

Sat at the bar, even tho the bartender was very busy she took amazing care of me and my requests. Topped up my water without asking. Recommended the best food Ive had in a long time! Miara was the best server Ive had in ages and she is worth the review. She even recognized some other guests next to me and made them feel welcomed back. Give her a raise. Food was 10/10

Tasty, fresh food, including local oysters! Friendly, knowledgable servers and comfortable atmosphere. Definitely recommend. Not sure we would have got a seat on a Friday evening without a reservation...it seems like a popular place.

Went with a party of three. All the meals looked and tasted amazing. The serving staff was good.

Very polite staff, lots of delicious food options, beautiful plating, prompt service

This place has gone downhill over the past couple years very disappointed I wouldn t waste my time going again, the food was awful. Used to love it, don t know what happened to this place new chef perhaps?

The steak cook was perfect, the truffle fries were amazing, and the mushrooms & shrimp skewers pulled the meal together. I was so full that I had to take my cranberry New York Cheesecake home... It too was delicious

I am celiac and had an amazing meal! They have a dedicated fryer. Our table ordered falafel Taco and the prawn Tacos. Service was spot on as well! We will be back! Food

The dark chocolate mousse gives you a foodgasm. Must have at every visit. The steak is amazing and a strong recommendation. Great place in Comox for dinner. Compliments to the chef and service staff. Vegetarian options: Need more vegetarian and vegan options

Amazing food and friendly staff

Unfortunately after the new ownership takeover, it s just not the same. I found the staff rude and tried to impose their political views on me. Food was cold, and when asked for something new they said they were unable to make it. I am deeply saddened as I was an Avenue lover with the last ownership.

Love this place! The new owners are fabulous. I tried a few different items and they were all excellent. Highly recommend!

We had the Maultaschen and the Forester schnitzel with spätzle/ red cabbage from the fresh sheet. Delicious and authentic German food expertly prepared. The service was perfect thanks to Simone who we have been lucky to have as our waiter for a number of visits. Repeat customers for sure.

The food was excellent and the wine menu was top notch, with more French wines than the average restaurant, which I appreciated. The service was good but a tad slow as they seemed a bit understaffed though I m sure that was likely a specific issue the night we were there. We showed up without a reservation and they accommodated us. The clientele was on the older side so it might be easier to get a table a bit later ;)

My compliments to the chef at Avenue Bistro in Comox! We enjoyed a delicious dinner there this week. We shared the Beets Salad listed on the daily special menu; it was exquisite with melted feta cheese in a crunchy slightly spicy crust, with baby lettuce lettuce leaves and carrot swirls drizzled with fragrant salad vinaigrette, and with big pieces of beets. I enjoyed a succulent Salmon Coconut Curry, with risotto, asparagus and bok choy. My partner was delighted with the Sole Fish main course from the daily special menu, with at least three fillets of sole decorated with crunchy bacon and assorted vegetables. The service was courteous and fast, and the venue is spacious. All in all, a great dine out!

Now under new ownership, the food is not what it once was. More family diner food then the unique foodie experience it once was. With the exception of the mushroom Calamari which was terrific, but not enough for me to go back.

Really great people working here. Warm and welcoming. Would be visiting for another vanilla passion again!

Came in at 7:10 for dinner. Ordered oyster mushroom calamari, striploin steak and fries, seafood tagliatelle. The fried batter for both calamari and fries were over-fried than expected, otherwise Im sure the mushroom calamari wouldve tasted excellent. Server checked in 5 mins after entree, which was great since the Tagliatelle was much better with parm cheese and salt/pepper. We never got checked up to refill water until the end. Maybe theyre understaffed, but the restaurant did not seem close to capacity. Staff were nice and friendly!

The best spaetzle this side of the Atlantic. Red cabbage done to perfection. The saffron sauce is divine, and the fish cooked just right. A great experience!

Avenue has been a favourite spot for my family for years, but unfortunately it doesnt look like the new owners are keeping up with the old Avenues stellar quality dining reputation. Everyone at the table was quite underwhelmed with their food. The schnitzel dishes were bland and some salmon was undercooked. The desserts are still good, so thats something. Unfortunately we had a very inexperienced server which made the whole evening a bit off-putting on top of everything else. I hate writing poor reviews, so hopefully they turn things around and I can amend this review later.

Very nice. Meal

My comments need to be taken in context as the restaurant was at capacity on a long weekend. Our first two wine choices were out of stock, seemed like our server forgot about us as it was 45 minutes after ordering that our third choice finally arrived. The starter salads never did arrive. My steak was tasty but tough. My partners stuffed chicken breast was amazing. We did get consideration in the form of a shared dessert. This is the first time weve been there since the new owners took over. Overall it was a disappointing experience. Hopefully it was an exception, rather than the rule.

We are currently visiting from out of town and found this lovely spot on our way to the hotel! The food was outstanding, our appetizers almost filled us up but we couldn t resist the new feature items. We wouldn t have noticed that she was new if she didn t mention it, she brought a great attitude and atmosphere to the table. We had a few laughs and we hope to see her again! Would definitely recommend checking this spot out!

Everything was great! Both of our meals were two of the best meals we have had in the Comox Valley for me, in 26 years and my husband in 20 years! This place is highly recommended.

Everything was top notch from the food to the service. Larissa served us. She is a very charming and attentive host. We can highly recommend this bistro.

Beautiful restaurant, modern yet casual. Atmosphere is lovely because its not too loud. Staff are very friendly and food AWESOME & flavourful and fresh! Highly recommend the schnitzel & the beef/ pork ragout! Portions are fantastic and reasonably priced. Lighting is good too to read the menu! (Some restaurants are so dark you cant even see your food) Wheelchair accessibility: No wheelchair accessibility.

From the warm welcome when we arrived, to meeting our server, Georgia....then the oysters on the half shell - so good we had to order a second dozen!! I ordered the coconut curry sockeye salmon and it was almost indescribable! Not only did it taste divine, it was a feast for the eyes asa well!! From the curry sauce, the creamy risotto, the vegetables, perfectly cooked salmon and crunchy onion topping....the best dish at our table and the best dish of our trip! Definitely recommend the apple crisp cheesecake for dessert. Amazing food and amazing service made for a memorable meal! Thanks, Georgia! You made our experience amazing!

Excellent service that went above and beyond. Multiple staff and the owner herself made sure we were well taken care of, I recommend this as a stop to anyone who enjoys amazing food and amazing people. The baked brie with blueberries was an especially delicious starter to share.

Thank you Alec for making it memorable! Your intricate knowledge is greatly appreciated!

The food was fabulous. the service was great when we first arrived, but we waited 1/2 hour to get our desserts, seems like a rather long time especially since the restaurant had nearly cleared out by then. Overall it was good.

Excellent food. Service.

What a fun and surprising evening!! The team working here were the best!!! October Fest in full swing, even an amazing accordion player! My Käse Spätzle was heavenly!!!

We just had our first Oktoberfest dinner with Matthias and Claudia and their wonderful staff. The food was amazing and the Paulner Oktoberfest Beer was perfect

What a great Oktoberfest evening we had! Really wunderbare food, beer, and service! We will definitely be back.

Food was very good, ordered the steak which was cooked well (rare), although it tasted very herb-y, like it had been cooked with too much rosemary, which I found a little overpowering. Service was superb.

Great new owners , we had a OCTOBER Fest dinner and it was great fun. The food was excellent, the wine & beer great and all at fair pricing. Appreciate restaurants like this.

Great meal. Sat at the bar and had great service. Never had a bad meal at avenue!

Many trips here & many more to come. Delicious every time! My options aren t listed below but you can t go wrong with their pork tenderloin, chicken, seafood, Schnitzel or their new rotating fresh sheet pics (traditional German food focused). So..everything we ve had so far!The atmosphere was greatly improved during Oktoberfest with the live music.

We had dinner at Avenue Bistro last night, was excellent! The new owners are very attentive and sweet, service was spot on and the place has a nice vibe. We sat in the lounge, I had the schnitzel with the wine demi-glace and house made noodles, and my wife had the seafood tagliatelle. Both were soooo good! Topped it off with the sticky date pudding, decadent and delicious. Will definitely go back, thank you!

We loved our dinner last night. We make it up to Comox once a year and love Avenue. To anyone reading this the restaurant is still great but be aware there seems to have been an ownership change. We were there in October so it may have been extra Octoberfest but the owners are clearly German and the menu highlights this.

Under new management this place is serving good food with decent prices. We enjoyed 3 of the entries and all 4 of us thought the food and service good. We got a table last minute which might not happen for long. The people serving were engaging and cheerful. They are capable of getting fish to your table without overcooking which is a sign that the whole system works pretty well. Staff a little overwhelmed.

I had the mussels. I was very disappointed. The flavouring was some kind of fresh herb.. thyme? Doesn t go well with mussels. Served with fries that were really good. Garlic bread is better with mussels to soak up the sauce. Although there was no sauce. I felt the server was very arrogant to us.. 2nd visit Oct 2023 under new ownership. The four of us loved everything. Very busy. Excellent service. Reservations recommended as it was full on a Friday night.

We went with friends to try out the new menu as the restaurant is now under new ownership. Our meals were all very good and the service was excellent. We will definitely go back, and highly recommend a visit to Avenue.

Nice spot. I love a sit up bar with an entertaining bartender. Cosy booths and a couple of TVs at the bar for sports. Get here early cause it will fill up. Prices are the same as any like minded places. Nice washrooms Easy parking.

Go there tons.... Love it

Superb service and food! Great menu selection. We weren t fans of the 50 s diner music for a nice evening out.

Super nice service , excellent food and atmosphere feels warm and welcoming

Ambient atmosphere and friendly staff. Great food

Delicious food, amazing service and atmosphere. We have come lots and have never been disappointed. The best schnitzel I have had in Comox Valley!

Enjoyed the food, not too busy mid week nice food and drinks. Will be back.

My husband and I went out for dinner tonight at Avenue, the whole experience was very enjoyable and the food was delicious. We will be back Dietary restrictions: They were able to easily accommodate dairy and gluten free options for me and were kind about it.

First visit since the ownership changed and wanted to try the schnitzel. We were disappointed. Schnitzel was dry, spaetzel was dry and flavorless, braised red cabbage was very good.

Very delicious food, and really nice atmosphere!

Solid restaurant, would recommend and will go again. But their dishes lack polish. Flavour selection (salmon burger), plating (mushroom calamari), and portion size (creme brulee) as examples. Service was great, however!

Excellent food, great service but what really makes this place special is the lack of noise. Sound panelling, no music playing allows you to have a cross table conversation without having to shout. Noise does not equal ambiance or a good time as so many venues seem to think.

Service was good. Had the beef short ribs and wasnt impressed. I dont think it was short ribs. Was exactly like a pot roast I make at home. Wasnt hot, barely warm and server didnt check in to see how it was. Over priced for mediocre food. Would not recommend.

Vegetarian curry Thai style is delicious

Good food

We went to Avenue for family dinner. It was tasty but not a ton of vegetarian options. I got the forager pizza which was decent, but I recommend getting something with fries because I kept stealing them from my friend! Overall decent food but a bit pricey. Still solid. My friend s grandparents come here as a staple.

Amazing food and really great service. Just a wonderful experience overall.

Great food and amazing service!

Just ordered takeout from Avenue Bistro. Amazing fresh food.

Service and food always perfect!

Awesome burger, the service was amazing, definitely a repeat .

Food is more expensive these days but Avenue Bistro could do better with their fish and chips offering. 1 piece of halibut and fries was $26 and a side of coleslaw was an extra $2. The fish was OK but a bit dry. The batter was light but not exceptional (it was take out but we ate within 10 minutes). All in all, the box was pretty disappointing on opening: especially if one is hungry, which I was. The piece of fish was small and the offering of fries was dismal and so much so that I thought it was a mistake but all 3 orders fell to the same meagre level. OK, halibut is pricey but fries arent. The most lame element was the side of coleslaw - it was served in a tiny plastic cup the same size as the tartar sauce - about 1-2 tablespoons (not an exaggeration - it was about 1 mouthful). Cabbage is cheap so perhaps they could loosen up a little on the portion size. In overview, pretty disappointing as Id heard many say it was a great place to eat in Comox. Maybe theyre catering to the retiree crowd that want a smaller meal but for the price, these must be well-to-do retirees. I wont be heading back - value for $ was dismal. Food quality was OK but far from exceptional.

We came in for dinner and we all left with full bellies. Great food paired with good wine. When I m back in town I m definitely eating here again.

This is my favourite restaurant. Great and interesting food, not crazy pricey and the staff like working here so the service is excellent. Best restaurant in the Comox Valley!

Really enjoyed the food, having a separate gluten free fryer makes more options available for those with a gluten intolerance. Good service and atmosphere

Party of 7 and we had many different dishes. All were excellent. The beef tenderloin was unreal and perfectly cooked, the curry was excellent, and the pumpkin cheesecake was amazing. We ll be coming back.

Good food, wonderful staff. Call ahead as its a popular spot.

Great experance

The best bartender in the Comox Valley. Flights of wine, he has it all. Great place for an afternoon beverage and the food ever changing is great too.

Excellent restaurant in Comox. I find it easiest to avoid their small parking lot and park on the street next to them.

Great proprietors, very friendly and courteous staff, excellent food.

Great Food, Service and Ambiance - fairly busy for Saturday evening first days of January! I called ahead and booked for two : ) Another great meal!! Cheesecake dessert was delicious - love the cappuccino too

Beautifully plated dessert, our server was absolutely wonderful (she had awesome red and brown hair), I even developed a new love for some local wine

Fantastic meal here! Had the coconut prawns which were fantastic! Steak was cooled perfectly! My hats off to the chef, he did a great job! Front of house on the other hand. Extremely nervous host. Bartender did not stir my old fashioned which I found very strange. Had to stir it with my cherry to get all the flavours interacting with each other. Ordered a bottle of wine and our server was engaged, asked who the taster was and presented the bottle nicely but butchered the foil donor made it difficult to pour. Always score under the lip! Not at the very top of the bottle! Would absolutely come back for the food but the service left us wanting more

Top-notch but I missed the raw oysters... Oh, but the Olivinade and Humus were amazing.

Never a horrible experience when we go to Avenue Bistro. We wanted something different one day, so a quick Google search and we found Avenue Bistro! I am so happy we did! Amazing food every single time, whether its their special of the evening or something from their menu. I especially love the truffle fries (best on the island!!!!)! I recommend that everyone try it at least once, you wont be disappointed.

I love this restaurant and its owners. I have never had a bad meal here ever!!! Favorite date night spot with my wife.

We had planned on going to the BlackFin but they were closed. Googled restaurants in Comox and the Avenue Bistro came up. Thought we would give it a try, and were glad we did. Fish and chips were really good and the waitress was as well. Will go back in the future.

Great all around !

Service! Food! Ambiance! Everything you want from a nice date night out to a casual family dinner. Great drink list.....just top notch.

We enjoyed the food.

Oh my, just an absolutely wonderful meal. You MUST visit for sure!!!!!

Lovely bistro with an interesting menu and delicious food. Weve had dinner there, as well as their take-home Easter package, which made our weekend.

IMO Avenue Bistro produces the most consistently high quality take-out food in the entire Comox Valley, second only by the same [in-restaurant] back in the day, pre-CV19. Great work and hang in there!

Avenue is definitely the best restaurant in Comox. The food is always consistent, always delicious. I dont think Ive ever had a bad experience. Just took my Mom there. We had great pasta and chocolate cheesecake for dessert. Very friendly staff and bartenders, they are always very attentive and have great customer service.

Great evening. Food was well prepared and served. Staff was pleasant and courteous.

My wife and I have been to this restaurant several times. Firstly, I highly recommend the oyster mushroom calamari! Second, whatever you decide to order (the whole menu is pretty good), I would suggest ordering truffle fries as your side. I don t believe it s on their menu, but they will make it upon request.

Good food and good service. Nice menu. Small parking lot.

Great great experience! Thank you! We have some picky little eaters who are just getting used to restaurants - everyone was so accommodating and the kids loved the food - makes life so much easier when the kids eat well :) and we got to enjoy great food too so much so we went back two nights later we would recommend this restaurant very highly! Thanks!

The coconut prawns are really good here. Theyre huge and battered well, really nice crunch. I got the steak which was good but the blue cheese/shallot butter was a bit too salty for me. Would definitely want to try their seafood mains next time.

We shared a delicious meal this evening. Not a single false note, the chef hit each dish out of the ballpark, including a crabcake appetizer, a juicy piece of pork tenderloin, a curried sockeye salmon, and a pecan cheesecake. The service was prompt and friendly. What more could one ask for? Highly recommended restaurant.

Great place to grab a delicious meal

The service is amazing and the food is just as good. I just had a fantastic dinner with my family there and the women serving us was beyond great. I highly recommend it.

This local favorite is so much better than I expected. Don t let the exterior which seems to focus on parking deter you from what turned out to be an exceptionally great restaurant experience. As our very skilled waiters told us diners are repeat customers . With a daily fresh sheet and a great core menu there s something here for everyone. Don t overlook the oyster mushroom calamari. Saving the lives of squid and best presentation ever. We will definitely be back.

By far the best mussels Ive had in a long time. Wifes chicken burger was very juicy and tasty. Caesar was a little meh. Would recommend this place!

Food was good, but Harrison as our server set the experience well over the top.

Yes, the staff here do wear masks, but dont count on the patrons being vaccinated after Sept 13. We had dinner there tonight, the night before vaccine cards become required and someone who seemed like a regular who said he wasnt vaxxed, asked the manager(owner?) What the deal was. He was reassured that the restaurant might scan cards, but there would be no checking of ID, so he would be very welcome to come back if he could just show a card, anyones card. We wont be eating here again.

My favourite place to eat in the valley. Im so full. It hurts to breathe.

Fantastic as always! Steak was cooked perfectly, staff was lovely, and their wine list never disappoints.

So good! We picked up dinner after having been traveling that day and it was absolute perfection. I had the Haloumi Salad and it was a dream.

The Tannadice Farms gourmet individual pizza is delicious. The service was awesome. All COVID protocols in place. Excellent atmosphere. Overall excellent experience.

Steak and prawns, side salad. My son had the mussels. Just a all round nice evening of casual dining. Very friendly service. The dessert and coffee capped off a very nice evening out. Hard not having one of their pizzas- my goto on previous visits. Thank you.

We arent locals and just touring through the area. Wanted to check this place out but the coat man basically told us passive aggressively to go screw ourselves! Yay!

Brilliant...meets Hys Law and more. Excellent food, service and atmosphere...and for the overall quality, well priced. Try it. Well be back, often.

Great food everytime!!

Great food and great service! Always a great place to celebrate or have a good dinner!

Great little bistro. We ve been here twice and were impressed both times. They have a great menu. We ordered the chicken club with soup and mussels. The sandwich was tasty with a generous portion of grilled chicken breast. The mussels were tasty and the shoe string potatoes were amazing. Great service. They also have outdoor seating in the summer.

Loved it and we will absolutely be back. The food looked incredible and tasted like the best home made meals youve ever had. Gourmet home made. Great selection of wines and beers. I was so happy with every part of our meals. It was pretty busy when we arrived and I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly our food arrived. My steak was perfect and I HIGHLY recommend the truffle frites. I would eat those forever if I could. The feature sheet looked delicious and we selected the panna cotta feature (with lime curd!) The only critiques I could give are that I think they would do well to have one more person on the floor to help out. It took a bit for us to be greeted - though their layout seems to cause this partially. We sat for a bit at our table without being greeted by our server or having had someone bring water and tell us that our server would be with us shortly. Maybe a host/busser/runner would be helpful. Regardless of any service snafu, I am certainly going to be coming back for the fabulous food.

Had one the finest pizzas here and big enough to share!

Fantastic food, and service!

High quality food and great service.

We had take out recently and it was amazing! Beautiful presentation and most of all it was delicious! Looking forward to dining in their restaurant in person!

My first time to this beautiful bistro. I started with chicken wings. Not too unusual, but the choice of flavours was! I picked peach habanero. Sweet and spicy. An excellent mix. Main courses at the table were fish and chips, salmon salad, and Thai curry. All excellent. Now came the best part: dessert!!! Sticky date pudding and cheesecake. Both divine. I will be back to taste more of their amazing menu. Our waiter was awesome. Kind, polite, attentive, and knew his stuff.

The food, service and place was very good. But I felt uncomfortable there as the staff was not wearing masks and not respecting social distance.

Im so going back The food is amazing the service is stellar and the room is comfortable

Really enjoyed this place! The menu has a little bit of everything with a lot of adaptation for dietary restrictions. Everything we had from main to drinks was delicious and the service was very friendly from the host to the waiter. I would absolutely go back :)

Delicious breakfast. Interesting Chicken Cordon Bleu Eggs Benny was the special. Portion was large and the dish was tasty. Hash browns could have been more crispy. Service was great!

Some of the best wings I ve ever had. Great service. Lovely atmosphere. Best restaurant meal we ve had in a long time!

Nice place great food wonderful staff. Didnt notice much for gluten-free options.

The restaurant was busy and had a nice vibe, but beware of the food. I was only there one evening with the family. Good bits first, great staff and cheesecake desserts. The pizza was terrible, although my local family thought it good. It was that baking powder pizza style. No yeast. no taste, no chew. The roast chicken dinner at $26, was a joke. One piece of chicken atop a plate of french fries. Nothing else ! I would go back for coffee and desserts

Food!

Three of us dined here for an evening meal recently. The dining room was quiet but well appointed. The service was friendly and helpful. Most importantly, the food was stunning! I had the seafood linguine. With a pesto sauce and very fresh seafood, it was a pleasant departure from the normaly creamy dish served with previously frozen seafood that you would find in most restaurants. The value was great. Cactus Club prices but a fresh local experience that was well worth it. I can t wait to come back and experience more of the menu!

This place in the Comox Valley to eat. Service is amazing the people are amazing that work there

Amazing. SOOO GOOD. Also, do yourself a favor and order the truffle fries. Your mouth will thank me later!

Very Mediocre. Their special fries would be much better if they started out with good fries to begin with. The deep fried cod was just okay. Portion size is average, along with price.

Great food ,great service never had a bad a meal. Tge restaurant is nice inside and clean.

Delicious fish tacos. Great service. Food came quickly.

Lovely experience when we make our way out of Campbell

Enjoyed a lovely dining experience Saturday night at this restaurant. They have a deep fryer dedicated to non-gluten food. Gluten free fish (a rice flour coating - thank you!!!) and chips were delicious! Excellent server. Lovely decor.

Very good service, food, and atmosphere.