The Starboard Grill in Port Alberni

5440 Argyle St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1T7, Canada

★★★★☆
(477 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

Dining on the waterfront at Port Alberni's Harbour Quay. Home of Brad's famous Candied Salmon Chowder.

Website
starboardgrill.com
Address
5440 Argyle St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1T7, Canada
Plus Code
65MM+WH Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Sunday
11 AM–7 PM
Monday
11 AM–7 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–7 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–7 PM
Thursday
11 AM–7 PM
Friday
11 AM–7 PM
Saturday
11 AM–7 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great cocktails Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
477 reviews

Most Mentioned

burger (32) patio (25) fish and chips (14) salmon chowder (12) halibut (11) candied salmon (9) inlet (5) cod (5) smoked salmon (5) pesto chicken (5)
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★★★★★
November 28, 2024

It was a good and nice peaceful place very delicious food and very relaxing feeling we enjoy the food somuch highly recommended for my family and friends thank you somuch again the starboard grill.

★★★★★
November 16, 2024

Food and service are exceptional! Staff were very friendly and food came out so fast! We had 2 pieces of Ling Cod & Salmon Burger with Candied Salmon Chowder Overall, the food was great. I can see why they've won awards for the Chowder. Cod was juicy, not dry at all very tasty. I'm not sure if I'd get the Salmon Burger again - as the size of the salmon isn't too big - with 2 slices of tomatoes, it overpowers the salmon. I'd definitely recommend visiting the restaurant if you are in Port Alberni.

★★★★
November 13, 2024

The homemade soup of the day was amazing. I had to try both! Which is a menu option if you can't decide. They were both delicious. The mains had hearty portions and were very tasty also.

★★★★★
September 13, 2024

We really enjoyed our meal here! We stopped in for a nice lunch on a rainy day and were super happy with our food and service. Our server was friendly and attentive and the menu had a ton of options, including a gluten free menu. And to top it off, the view of the inlet is very nice!

★★★★★
August 28, 2024

A delightful lunch on their sunny patio. We stopped there while visiting this city and completely unplanned. My family was glad as we did. The location was absolutely stunning with views extending right over the inlet. The service was ok, quick, smiley and attentive. The food matched the location and service, we ordered fish and chips there and was good

★★★★★
July 9, 2024

absolutely lovely place; great charming service; amazing food; good prices

★★★★★
March 26, 2023

The candied salmon chowder was certain unique and tasty! Not something you get everyday! The wrap was decent, fish seemed rather small but it was tasty. Higher on the satisfaction is the seafood hot pot, the flavors were amazing! The staff was friendly, they acknowledged that they were running behind and did their best to make up for it. The restaurant is by the water so we got some lovely views to enjoy.

★★★★★
October 19, 2022

A delightful lunch on their sunny patio. We stopped her unplanned and boy am I glad we did. The location was absolutely stunning with views extending right over the inlet. The service was fantastic, quick, smiley and attentive. The food matched the location and service, the large portion of poutine I had almost beat me!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Friendly service, fast and good! Great view on the water.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Excellent atmosphere and food Vegetarian options: Lots of options Dietary restrictions: Ultimate Parking: Awesome Kid-friendliness: Super Wheelchair accessibility: Super

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Amazing candied salmon chowder! Best we ve ever had! Service and setting are lovely! Highly recommend this place Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great

★★★
October 22, 2024

Dissapointed with the food and the price. A small portion of tarter sauce was an extra $2.00 as we were a group of eight I found this to be way over priced. Myself or our group will not be returning to this establishment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

We ate very well, it was very good. We were also made very welcome. It is a place to recommend.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great meal. Excellent service. Highly recommended

September 22, 2024

Calimarie was rubber and hard, only 2 half ribs with chicken and ribs and chicken was dry. Shrimp was the only thing good. Not a good experience and waitress stressed for a tip!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Stopped in for lunch and had the fish wrap, which was delicious. Sides cost extra but a side order of fries between two of us was ample. Nice location overlooking the water and friendly service. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Sat outside and had a view of the harbour. Waitress was great. Had fish and chips. Very tasty.

★★★★
September 22, 2024

The chef came out and chatted with us. Very friendly and helpful guy. The food was better than average and the beer that I had was delicious so I had another ( the house lager). The chef mentioned that there were a small pod of Orcas that put on a show er close to the restaurant. That would have been the icing on the cake to view

★★
August 22, 2024

Was very dumbfounded that burgers and sandwiches and even kids meals don t include a side. Definitely over priced won t go back Food

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great little waterside restaurant. Lovely setting, friendly staff, I don t know this area, but would struggle to think there are many better places to eat than this.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Super mega great food and very friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Cool decor, comfortable chairs, and a quiet atmosphere while looking out the wide windows.. Parking: Parkings on the dock facing the stores front . Easy in and out. Wheelchair accessibility: Im sorry, I didnt think to look..

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Nice place. There is a patio, but we stayed inside enjoying the AC. Parking: The closer parking is free for 2-3 hrs depending. Its was quite busy and we had to drive two rounds to find a spot. There is a parking lot a block away that is free all day, that we learned about afterwards.

July 22, 2024

Our first time at this restaurant and we were super disappointed. Most expensive fries ever !! We ordered Halibut and fries .. the Halibut $25 one piece was so small (4 small bites) fries not included .. cost extra covered 3/4 of the plate. Cost us over $60.00.. I will not go back and would not recommend this restaurant.

★★★
July 22, 2024

The view is beautiful, the service too, but the quality/price is not worth it, it is too expensive, $36 dollars for that dish

★★
July 22, 2024

I ordered a salmon burger, salad nor fries not included, so I had to pay extra, it was super lame, absolutely no flavour. Overpriced $10 for tiny salad. Overrated place. I won t come back and don t recommend!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Stopped here for lunch on the way to Uculet. Superb lunch. Their soups and salads are great. Patio seating overlooking the harbour. Definitely worth a detour off the highway.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The food was incredible. Pesto chicken and prawn bowl and teriyaki chicken bowl.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Wonderful service, beautiful setting, nice place to sit with drinks and apps.

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great service but who would imagine paying $9.50 for fries & gravy with a soggy sub the size of a hot dog ??? Lovely waitress but $30.71 for a light lunch is silly. Not recomended

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Its hard to believe that you order a special & it does not come with anything but a hot dog bun with pulled pork,1800 add 725 for fries 300 for gravy, 325 for coffee, always ask what comes with your meal.... you may order a hamburger & just get a meat paddy

★★
May 22, 2024

We went pre-Covid when we were in town and it was great so when in town last week we went back again. Only reason I am giving two stars is because staff was nice. Food was overpriced and had to pay $5 extra for side of fries and $4 for a pop that wasn t refillable. Bathroom was gross and dirty, place needs major repairs and stunk like rotten fish. I almost walked out when we walked in and wish we did. Food was horrible and the tuna I got on my salad was fishy smelling, not a good cut and inedible. Nothing about it was good, which is too bad because we really enjoyed it previously. Normally we go to one of the breweries and will be going back to them next time.

★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Mehhhh. Driest crunchiest beef dip ever and very skimpy. 100% will not order again. Definitely not worth what I paid.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

I love this place. Its the only eatery on the water in Port Alberni. A lovely place. The prices are super good and the food outstanding. But....the best part of all are the people! The staff goes out of your way to make you welcome and happy! I love it here.

★★
May 22, 2024

Salmon chowder was good, but came out barely warm. Service was very poor. Waited over 15 mins just to get a server take out order, after I asked for our server. Then waited forever for food and then had barely warm chowder, although tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

What a wonderful experience we had here on Mothers Day. The brunch buffet was outstanding, with great food options from eggs benny, smoked and baked salmon, smoked mackerel, shrimp, rice, ham, bacon the best potatoes ever and desserts to die for. Im putting this restaurant on my favorites list.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Such great service with Scott! He was attentive and a great amount of friendly and helpful throughout our meal. Our food was hot and was very flavourful. We will be back!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Best candied salmon chowder ever!

Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Looking at the reviews I thought would be better, but food was bad, staff was nice tho.

Local Guide
April 22, 2024

I checked out the reviews and stopped at this restaurant with my friends. We ordered 3 veggie burgers and one chicken burger . The veggie patties have absolutely no taste. They should take these items off their menu. We also ordered beers and they were not cold. Worst experience ever. Would not recommend going there at all. Vegetarian options: Not good at all

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

So pretty at night great service even better food ! Vegetarian options: Theg have a vegan pesto bowl that is super delicious. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Fantastic location and food. I come here for the chicken pesto and veggie burger a lot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

We are 4 ladies on a day out, with Lady Rose Marine, on the Frances Barkley. After our trip, my Daughter suggested we stop at the Starboard Grill. Im so pleased we did. Our server was exceptional. The menu is very varied, suited everyones tastes. The size of each dish was generous, I had to bring some home.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

My favorite place to go when Im in Port Alberni. Never had a bad meal there. The owner (chef) came and spoke to us and the waiter was great. They made our visit special. I highly recommend taking the time to go there for an incredible experience.

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

What a beautiful location and view, but this restaurant really needs a menu upgrade and better quality ingredients. Servers are friendly and helpful but the coffee is not good and the food has been disappointing every time Ive been. IMHO this place appears only to be open still because of its excellent location and views, and because our community has very few lunch options. Sorry to have to write this. I want to like it there but just cant.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Always good

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

A colleague and I held a dinner event here to market our business and everything was 5 star from the food to the atmosphere to the staff. A definite must try if youre in Port Alberni.

★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Food was tasty but the brunette waitress was a Tuesday, so rude. Tip * fire your waitresses * people may enjoy eating here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

they provided great reviews for food and they tested great!

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Great location, but a disappointment. Tuna burger was chewy and not flavourful. Fish wrap was bland. Also pricey considering either came with a side.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

One of the best meals (candied salmon chowder) weve had in Canada with fantastic service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Another reviewer said that the candied salmon chowder was to die for And I totally agree! :-) You ve got like a little cream in your soup though :-)

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Great

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

This place is the vibe. Comfy and cozy. The fish and chips (ling cod) is amazing.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Fish and chips was excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Pleasantly surprised! At the end of the pier in the harbor you expect to pay dearly to have something to eat. But surprising. Delicious food at a fair price with a nice beer and cider. Also a very child-friendly restaurant with a childrens menu. Great to be able to visit the starboard grill with a family of 5.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This was my first time here, I would gladly return again if in the area. Kelly and Kenya were who seated and took my order and even with the place packed on new years eve they were full smiles and genuine hospitality. I had the appetizers of calamari and the coconut onion rings. Good squid be good. None of that deep fried eraser feeling. Served with some onions and peppers for both color and flavor. The onion rings were fryer hot and fresh, a light golden fry that tells me the oil is also clean and new. The flavor and crunch confirms it. At this point I had forgotten I ordered an entree and worried I might not be able to finish it. Entree joined the Clean Plate Club. The butter chicken hot pot was absolutely fantastic. The coconut basmati rice was cooked perfectly and half an hour afterwards I still feel warm from the spice. I peered into their kitchen and just from the breif view I saw how clean it was. Ive been a supervisor in both a kitchen and a bakery, if I am ever in the area, I am ordering again. 10/10

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Horrible burger, waitress that said you guys after every sentence.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Yummy chicken burger. Love the fish here and the fries are quite yummy. Great service as always. I feel the portions and sizes are great for the price. Love and will return. Would recommend!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Popped by here with no notice with the in-laws. They were able to seat 4 adults one child without issue. I went for the meal and soup of the day (A Christmas poutine and some sort of soup). I wish I had listened to the waiter regarding size, my dent in it was embarrassing. Thought the food was good, staff was friendly, fantastic view. Kid-friendliness: There was a kid in our party, and we still got a table. Wheelchair accessibility: If memory serves right it is a level entry place with no stairs.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We came to try the Ukrainian special. The perogies were delicious. Service was great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The house Ceasars are next level and they are one of the very few places that use actual turkey (not that lunch meat style loaf places try to pawn off) on their fresh a tasty clubhouse sandwiches. Especially great in the summer for when you want to eat and see the inlet.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food, fantastic service, fabulous atmosphere and beautiful view! Will come back for sure! Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This was my first but not the last time here. Everyone in our group loved their food. It is not very often you get poutine and near the end all you have left is toppings and gravy. The serving staff as very friendly and attentive. Would recommend this place to friends.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service, great food, a bit pricey but would definitely come back. Candied salmon chowder is a favourite!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great view and Great food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The chefs in this place are unbelievable at what they do. Youll NEVER be disappointed . Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good food, friendly staff and an amazing view of the harbour

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent staff! Even the head cook owner came out to check on us! Service!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Came to Port Alberni for a day trip. Stopped in for lunch. The girl serving us was fantastic!! Happy and smiling all the time. What a great place. We will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Yummy bowls and the roast beef dinner was sooo good!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fantastic service and delicious lunch. Had the cauliflower soup and vegetable pasta salad. Yummy

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

best meal of my trip, such good food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Really beautifully located on the pier, offering very nice indoor and patio seating. Some nice variety on the menu, and always a friendly atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service, delicious dinner!! Dietary restrictions: Love the gluten free options Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Unique little pearl with extremely lovely and friendly service that is really warm-hearted for hungry latecomers :). Delicious fish and food with a beautiful view on the water an the sundowner

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent service, delicious food and beautiful view!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and great prices

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We heard about this place from a segment on Chek News, the Upside Guys. Candied salmon chowder was one of the foods featured. It was delicious! Velvety smooth with a generous amount of salmon! My partner had a clubhouse wrap with real turkey brest not turkey roll. I had the taco salad and it was huge! So huge, that I had the rest for dinner! The patio was open due to this early summer weather and you cant beat the view as its right on the ocean. The staff were very friendly as well as attentive. If youre in Port Albernie, I highly recommend it! Well be back! Parking: As the restaurant is right on the quay, parking is somewhat limited.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great vibe!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing! Such a gorgeous view, amazing food and the service is top notch. Would happy spend an entire Saturday here by the water.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

With a live band playing dockside this was a fun time. Food was so delicious, try the coconut onion rings AMAZING great cross section of food we sampled, a wrap and soup of the day, a quesadilla which was stuffed with goodness (not the flat tasteless fare you get at chain restaurants), crispy chicken bowl, beef dip. The drinks are very low priced. I had a local Dog Mountain Brewery Bees a gold medal winning Belgian Pale Ale with caramelized honey I can see why it was voted Canada s best.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Tasty and nice place with excellent view

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beautiful spot. Good food and great service. Friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and great service. They accomodated our large reservation and we cant wait to come back.

★★
December 22, 2023

The summer plate sounds much better on the menu and cost $19 for a pretty sad portion. The stuffed pepperoncinis were particularly nasty. My friends food was alright in some cases but otherwise pretty mediocre. Staff was lovely and friendly and menu seemed appetizing, but food disappointed:(

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Super windy sunny evening. The deck is protected so we could enjoy the view. Our salmon and chicken burgers were perfect. Great Caesar salad and yam fries sides. Yum! Topped off with great service by owner himself and good prices.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

by far the best restaurant in port alberni. we went for dinner one night last week. the vegan burger was the best i have ever eaten anywhere. everything we ordered was perfection. nice portions. in fact so good we both went back the very next day for dinner again.service was great. view was great. my friend, who is from vancouver says it compares to high end restaurants near the water in vancouver. in fact the next day, she went again to the starboard grill and there was also entertainment. yes, she went 3 days in a row. as i am writing this i am thinking i can hardly wait to go there again.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Our waitress kept forgetting about us . We had to go up and adk for service. Very sad

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great fish n chips with a nice variety of fish.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Staff were great fun to talk to. Food and service went hand in hand

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very friendly service and very good food. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Kid-friendliness: They had a great kids menu with lots of options Wheelchair accessibility: I have mobility issues and I had no trouble getting around, I didnt notice if it had the button for the door though as my husband held the door for me and the bathroom is on the second floor (I know there is a public washroom that is accessible in the nearby building)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place with an amazing view.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Although chef has a deft hand with everything from Burger to Prawn, no matter what you order for mains, HAVE THE CANDIED SALMON CHOWDER! I find myself planning on how I can get back to Port Alberni for another bowl before Ive even left the restaurant. Vegetarian options: My wife loves the vegetarian burger! Dietary restrictions: There are always gluten free desserts on the menu, vegetarian options and the staff seem willing to accommodate even the craziest requests...(whole different story...remind me sometime) Parking: Lots of parking right outside the door Wheelchair accessibility: It is

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had a birthday dinner and five out of six of us had the same dish. Five women loved it! It is unusual we would all say the same thing that it was absolutely delicious. The dish was the Pecan Pesto Chicken and Prawn Bowl! The sauce was amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It s the best veggie burger I ve had in the past year. My boyfriend had a ringer burger, which is also very flavourful and saucy. As someone who doesn t like mint, the cucumber mint spritzer literally blew my mind! The servers are all very nice, the atmosphere of the restaurant was peaceful and chill. The napkins smelled really fresh, which I believe is very important when it comes to the hygiene of a restaurant. I wish I could give 6 stars Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Scott is the BEST server!!!! The food is incredible! The view! Wow! My new fave! I will be back often!

December 22, 2023

Washrooms are disguising. No lock on the door. We had a group of 6 people. It took over 45 minutes for the food to arrive. Two tables walked out while we waited. My food arrived and there was a hair on the plate. I told the server and she said she couldn t see it and made a face. We waited so long for the food to arrive and had a ferry to catch that I had to eat the dish. I was completely turned off it since it had a hair on the plate and only ate half. Went to pay and asked was I going to get any discount and the server made a face and said I couldn t see any hair . She took $2 off the order. Terrible service, huge waiting times and disappointing food. Would not recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beautiful views on the patio!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place! Staff are fantastic and have great sense of humour. Had the halibut and chips, very tasty Food : 5/5

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful location. Delicious meals.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Outstanding service! Really friendly waiter whos passionate about food and about Vancouver Island. Good food in generous portions. Loved the apple bbq sauce!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Even though they were understaffed, we were still treated with exceptional service that was well worth a bit more of a wait.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Everything was good, will go back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We tried some burgers from their burger month! They were both super tasty (not gunna say which two, but you really cant go wrong. They all look really good!)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent burgers, good location and very friendly staff. They had a burger competition on, I had the Miss G-something, burger in a tortilla. It was awesome.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We three and baby had a lovely meal here tonight, the food was so dang good and the service was very friendly and prompt we got a seat at the window near the water and the views were great. Definitely coming back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Scott and the crew are amazing. Highly recommend the VI lager and poutine! Great atmosphere and wonderful people.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food was FABULOUS! AND, the owners are awesome too. I left my raincoat there by accident and they mailed it to me in Colorado! Awesome! Parking: Easy to find!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice waterfront dining.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

If you are here, definitely get a table by the window. The food is delicious and the staff is excellent. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Just happened in here while visiting from Idaho. We all liked what we had. The salmon chowder was rich and filling. The chicken hot pot was absolutely delicious. My father-in-law was impressed with how filling his chicken noodle soup was. My son even liked his Dock Boy sandwich. Highly recommended. Parking: 2 hour limit Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The place was a bit lonely, but the staff was very friendly and empathic, they recommended the salmon chowder, I was a little skeptical but the truth is that it was delicious! The ribs were average and also the fish and potatoes, it has a nice view, there are plenty of place to park your car.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very tasty lunch, had the salmon fish and chips and the salmon chowder. Cozy and comfortable spot and super nice staff. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and staff. I had the chicken strip and they were awesome

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious! I ordered the special 1/2 Ukrainian feast which came with 3 perogies, onions, bacon, sausage, and a traditional style cabbage roll. It was super tasty. My boyfriend got two ling cod pieces with fries. And as I couldn t help but taste his meal, I can confirm it was also really tasty.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best poutine Ive ever had and very friendly staff. Good prices for home cooked food. Shepards pie poutine dammmmm good!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Service was very good, burger was delicious, the homemade soup was delicious and the smoked salmon clam chowder was the best I have ever had ( sorry mom ) EVER. They could win a contest with it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Went for lunch today and all 4 of our plates were delicious! Bit of a wait for food but we weren t in an hurry and the view was beautiful

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice ambiance and great food specials

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I had the fish & chips here and it was really good! The staff is friendly and you ll like having a meal at the quay with the views.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent service the eggs Benedict were out of this world

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Friendly service My meal very small sandwich. Tasted good but too expensive. Next time in Port Alberni will try somewhere else. Has a patio would probably be nice in the summer.

★★
December 22, 2022

Food was great, especially the Calamari & the pesto chicken and prawn Buddha bowl! The service was so slow though, everything took forever. Just do not under any circumstances order a double of any drink, it literally doubles the price as well. Our 2 $8.50 Cesar s turned to $32 for both

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great location at the Harbour Quay! Nice food. Friendly staff. Really appreciated the young server with long hair.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Friendly staff. Good food. Pleasant view. A little expensive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Came here on a whim when I saw the candied salmon chowder on the menu, and I m so glad I did. Food, service, atmosphere and the view are all incredible.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very Special Lunch today, with incredible friend since 1995, soul mate since 1995. Beautiful, yet again memories made and dreams to take The Lady Rose down the inlet as per our list for 2022 and after that event ,guess where we will dine Thank you with all our hearts for giving us, this day and dreams to come. It was special, for us Maureen and Les

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Calamari was delicious and staff were super friendly

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Taco salad and cabbage roll soup, yummy. Good view of the water, a little cool to be out on the patio.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Had a great time on their patio on a sunny afternoon! Service was fast and friendly, we had a perfect view of the water, and the food was delicious. I got the prawns and coconut onion rings (which came with a delicious curry dip). Husband got the soft taco wrap and he was surprised by how filling it was. Everything was delicious. Have been before, and will definitely be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I ordered Chicken and Prawn Ramen Bowl and it was so good. If I visit Port Alberni again, I would dine in at the same restaurant without a second thought. Ive never been so impressed by the services offered by the restaurant. Very pleasing and friendly staff, had an extremely good meal worth the price. Thank you! I highly recommend visiting the restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food,great view... I had a large poutine and hands down,it was the best gravy in BC until now :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing chowder and ribs, fast service, great scenery

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very nice service , great veiw with activity on the water, and very good food and drinks.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very delicious and friendly staff

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious food with attentive and friendly service, what more could you want!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I enjoyed the food here, so much that we came back a second time on our way off island. Starboard salad is great, lots of fresh ingredients. The servers are great, too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Not only great food and friendly staff, but they also have a separate menu just for celiac and gluten free patrons! Such an amazing feeling to be seen and understood at a restaurant! Thank you for making my day extra wonderful

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best poutine Ive had! I got the bacon cheeseburger poutine and it blew my mind. They have other types of specialty poutine and a lot of other great meal options! There is glass out on the patio so you can enjoy the meal and views and be protected from the wind. We were there on a very windy day and it was gorgeous and comfortable. Compliments to the mad scientist chef for his brilliant poutine creations!!!

★★★
December 22, 2022

Nice service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Outdoor dining options and indoor. Nice salads, burgers, bowls, hot pots and poutine options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food good service great location

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The food was fantastic: fish fresh and not over cooked. Chowder: not to be missed. Beet salad: perfect. Now the drinks: not so good so go for the perfect and relaxing location and food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

In terms of atmosphere and service Starboard is excellent. The waitresses are attentive, quick and friendly. Nice waterfront view and clean dining area. In terms of food I ordered the chicken hotpot. Wish I ordered something else. Although it didnt taste bad it wasnt very impressive or flavorful or spicy. Maybe their specialities are their burgers? Perhaps I can give it another try.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great location, friendly service, tasty food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The food was ok, but the views view and the staff was outstanding. The patio as a great spot to hide out from the wind and have a great meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

First time there. Food and service were excellent. Great patio on water. Shell return soon.

December 22, 2022

the formale owner is rude and mostly in a bad mood. She is unfriendly to visitors of the clocktower. the kitchen is dirty and messy. at a concert at the harbor, she parked her car in the middle of the audience and was cheeky with the audience, even though parking spaces were free elsewhere. outrageous!

December 22, 2022

Bad pub food, everything fried- unhealthy! Kitchen is a mess everywhere fat an dirt. Employes should sometimes change their dirty clothes. Female owner unfriendly and in a bad mood. Never ever!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food and service. On the water front. Pretty setting.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

A beautiful place on the water with good food and very friendly service! Highly recommended.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious food. Service was slow but view was great. Will go back !

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great Patio, and Amazzing Service! Thanks old Bassy! Best Fish and Chips Ever!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

You could taste the fresh halibut in the fish and chips!! Absolutely amazing!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Youre paying for the view... We came here recently, I had halibut and casear salad with a pint, and partner had the seafood hot pot. Halibut was good. No questionable bits in it and batter was nice. Average coleslaw. Caesar salad was decent. The hot pot was good to great. I felt like the food was decent, but the view, which is gorgeous to be sure, factors into the prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Place to recommend at Port Alberni! An excellent stop after Cathedral Grove and on your way to Tofino / Ucluelet. This place has a nice outdoor seating area with such a great view. The food is really good, fresh, and at a very good price. Try the white wine as well! I would really recommend this one

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We had the special Halibut Fish and chips. I thought mine tasted off, my guys a fisherman so I looked at him and he nodded telling me later it was old fish ! I didn t get any fries just the onion rings I ordered s an extra. Most would be upset but I m not big fry eater so I was okay with that. The cold slaw that came with was about 2 Tablespoon s worth ( it came in the little silver condiment dish the serve sour cream and ketchup in! Sorry forgot to take a picture! The bonus was it was 27 Oct 8 so we sat on the deck, sooo nice!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

A wonderful place, very tasty, beautiful! I love this place

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great service and food

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Service and food GREAT Pot roast dinner amazing Parking: Alot of spots for dinner as all other businesses are closed Wheelchair accessibility: One level from parking area

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The staff Chrstmas dinner was the best. Warm and friendly place, very clean.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The food was good but expensive .. No sides with your burger.. Had to pay extra!!!

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great food and chicken burger :) and the red snapper was great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Stopped in on my way to Tofino. View from the patio was beautiful. Service was fantastic, left me feeling energized. Good portions and tasty food. Would return for service alone!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Awesome candied salmon chowder and battered salmon with great views of the harbor

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Beautiful view, great service and great food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Tasty food and spectacular views!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I had the tuna burger and the coconut onion rings and this was the best meal I have had in a restaurant since moving to Vancouver Island. Server was polite and friendly, which just made the experience even better. Wish I had called ahead so we could sit outside.

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I could tell from how fast the food appeared that it wasn t just prepared. Condiments were watered down and lacking in taste

December 22, 2021

Heard such good things about this place , but was disappointed in the food and pricing a halibut burger with no side is over $16.00 add fries another $3.50 our server never explained the add ons to us, plates were super hot she never told us that either almost burnt our fingers. The food was cold , server was slow , not very friendly. Beautiful view of the ocean thought. I recommend grabbing some take out food and sit at the picnic tables and enjoy the view.

December 22, 2021

The food was good; however, it took about an hour for the food to come. The service was also disappointing especially considering the price of the food was on the higher end. It s terribly disappointing that even though the food was a good portion and was very tasty, the bad service ensure us that we were not going to come back. The blonde young server didn t clean our table beforehand and just toss our menu on the dirty table. It took a long time for her to serve us and by the time she did, she was inconsiderate and rude. But we were serve later by a brunette waitress and she was very nice and was a lot more accommodating. The bathrooms are also not well maintained. It smells and the garbage was overflowing. The bathroom stall also didn t have a lock. On top of that, the bathroom sink ran scolding hot water.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The food and service was super! I had halibut burger and wine. Highly recommended

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Fabulous service and wonderful food. Acoustics inside the restaurant, though, are terrible. Its a large, echo-y room and is almost impossible to have a conversation unless youre shouting at your tablemates. The patio, though, is great. Hopefully management will do something about the noisy indoor dining room!

★★★★
December 22, 2021

1st time there...must say my entre was delicious ...atmosphere was charming . Cant wait to go back !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Nice restaurant by the lake. Good food and beverage. Ashley was absolutely great and helpful to choose my meal and beverage and at the end she brought 2 chocolate instead of 1.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Food was excellent and will definitely be back. Great menu with lots to choose from. I tried the Pecan Pesto Chicken and Prawn Bowl and wasnt disappointed.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

My second time here. Ive had the same dish 2x as I love it . Service is great and friendly group. View is awesome

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Staff were great and the cod fish and chips were great! Has a great view of the harbour.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

A little bit pricy as you have to pay extra for any sides, but the food was incredible so it was well worth it. The waitress was very nice and friendly, and the location and view was beautiful.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Beautiful spot by the water to break a journey. Great patio, tasty food, thoughtful service (they brought out a taster of the chowder when they saw we were nervous about how sweet it might be it was delicious!).

★★
December 22, 2021

I wasnt overly impressed. It was busy, but not that busy and they had at least 4 floor staff. Took 20 minutes to place and order and we were there almost an hour before we got our food-very simple burger. Food was okay, but for the price, I expected to at least get a side dish. Others were also waiting a long time for their food and then there was a line up to pay. Even if there was a problem in the kitchen (again simple menu, so cant see it), there was no reason for wait staff to not let us know or check on us. Many of the staff were not wearing masks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing place. Amazing fish. Great casar salad. All good

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Wow, The food was amazing. From an unassuming place with a great view. My Wife and I went for the Halibut sandwich. I was expecting a deep fried battered fish and was wowed with the grilled marinated halibut on the fresh bun. I had the fries and my wife had the beet salad. The salad was so fresh and light. I had started with the candied fish chowder. It was subtle sweet and very flavorful. The staff was very friendly and helpful when suggesting a meal. You cant go wrong.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very friendly and helpful. Food was great. Mushroom soup was incredibly delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Try it. Lovely environment

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Wandered down to the pier for lunch with my aunt, beautiful spot on the water, food was excellent! Staff was friendly even during a packed lunch rush!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great choice of menu items in a fabulous location on the Alberni harbour. Friendly waitress and great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Exceptional service! Great food! Very impressed. Keep up the good work!