Comox Valley

Ace Brewing Company

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Ginger Beef & Ace Classic Lager

Paired with a 16oz Ace Classic Lager

Feature Price | $24.00 + tax

Available lunch and dinner.

Atlas Café

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Paired with: Averill Creek Vineyard’s Charme de l’Île, whose bright bubbles and crisp acidity cut beautifully through the buttery risotto, lifting each bite to something extraordinary.

Local Producers: Kuterra, Comox Valley Farms, Averill Creek

Beaufort Vineyard & Estate Winery

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Tasting Experience:

They offer a variety of tasting experiences. Whether you’re looking for a structured tasting or a more relaxed visit, they have options to suit your needs. In addition to guided tastings, you can enjoy wine by the glass or flights of three wines as a standalone experience or in addition to your tasting. Delight in the stunning vineyard views and learn about their winemaking philosophy and the unique qualities of each wine. Book in advance for group tasting experiences including their Private Vineyard Tours for up to 16 people (spring and summer).

Try their wines at the following Comox Valley restaurants:

– Locals (Courtenay)
– Kingfisher Inn and Spa (Courtenay)
– Atlas Cafe (Courtenay)
– Church St. Taphouse (Comox)
– Martine’s (Comox)
– Blackfin Pub (Comox)
– Dubois Food Co. (Comox Valley Catering and Private Dining)

Big Brisket Barbecue

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Big Wheel Burger

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Dina Kurdish & Turkish Cuisine

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Flying Canoe West Coast Pub

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Prawn and Pea Risotto with Phillips Solaris Summer Ale

Our offering will be a prawn and pea risotto with seared BC trout.

Paired with a pint of Phillips Solaris Summer Ale. The beer brings a light and refreshing finish to the dish.

Local partners: Phillips Brewing (Victoria)

Feature price:
Risotto | $27 + tax
Pint | $8 + tax

Gladstone Brewing Company

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Al Pastor Tacos paired with Gladstone Cerveza

Slow spit-roasted Tannadice Farms pork shoulder rubbed with traditional spices, served on three warm corn tortillas. Topped with fresh onion, cilantro, and a vibrant pineapple-habanero hot sauce. Gluten-free.

Paired with house-brewed, award-winning Gladstone Brewing Cerveza.

Local Producer: Tannadice Farms (Courtenay)

Feature price:   Tacos | $16 + tax        Cerveza | $6 + tax

Habibi’s Middle Eastern Cuisine

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Lentil Salad (Adas Salatasi) with Ginger Turmeric Tea.

Lentils tossed in fresh herbs, crispy shallots, cucumbers and feta cheese.

Paired with house made Ginger turmeric tea and a side of pita bread.

Feature Price: $14 + tax

Heritage House Pub

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High Tide Public House

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Fisherman’s Fettuccine

Mussels, Clams, Prawns, Smoked Salmon, white wine, house marinara, capers, fennel, shaved parmesan, garlic wedge

Paired with 6oz glass of 40 Knots Meritage

Local Producers: Fanny Bay Oysters (Fanny Bay); 40 Knots Winery (Courtenay)

Feature Price:
Fettuccine & 40 Knots Meritage | $37 + tax
Fettuccine alone | $27 + tax
Meritage alone | $10 + tax

Honey Grove Artisan Bakery

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Twice-Baked Croissants with Freshly Brewed Coffee

Your choice of any of their twice-baked croissants with a freshly brewed cup of coffee from our friends at 32 Lakes Coffee Roasters. What is better than a fresh pastry and coffee?

Choose from our 5 decadent, sweet twice-baked croissant options or, if you’re not in the mood for sweet, we also have a savoury twice-baked option. Our current fall flavours are:
1. Pistachio White Chocolate
2. Hazelnut Poached Pear with Dark Chocolate
3. Apple Pecan Caramel
4. Classic Almond Croissant
5. Black Forest (Baked with Brownie Batter and filled with Cherry Compote and Vanilla Cremeux!)
6. Ham and Cheese atop our Savoury “Everything” Morning Roll

Local Partner: 32 Lakes Coffee Roasters (Powell River)

Feature Price: $9.00 for 1 drip coffee and 1 twice-baked croissant

Kingfisher Pacific Resort and Spa

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Moules Marinière & Frites

Our Island Taste Trail pairing celebrates the essence of coastal cuisine and local craftsmanship. The Moules Marinière & Frites showcases Salt Spring Island Mussels, prized for their plump texture and delicate sweetness, gently simmered with leeks, alliums, white wine, crème fraîche, and a hint of lemon. The broth is light yet layered, with subtle brininess balanced by creamy richness and bright citrus notes.

Paired with Beaufort Winery’s Pinot Gris, this wine brings crisp acidity and aromatic stone fruit notes that beautifully lift the flavours of the mussels while cleansing the palate between bites of Pommes Frites and charred baguette. Both ingredients—sea and vine—are expressions of Vancouver Island’s terroir, creating a harmonious coastal pairing that’s elegant, fresh, and distinctly local.

The pairing of Moules Marinière & Frites with Beaufort Pinot Gris is a classic example of complementary and contrasting elements. The wine is refreshing and bright enough to handle the rich elements of the dish while being delicate and complementary enough to let the sweet, briny flavour of the local mussels shine.

Local Synergy: Pairing a delicious, local seafood item with a superb local wine creates a unified “Taste of the Island,” which perfectly embodies the spirit of the Island Taste Trail.

Local Producers: Salt Spring Island Mussels (Salt Spring Island), Beaufort Vineyard & Estate Winery (Courtenay)

Feature Price:
Moules Marinière & Frites| $32 + tax
Wine by the glass | $9 + tax

Nikkei Ramen-Ya

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Tonkotsu Ramen

Tonkotsu Ramen made with their own house-made broth and house-made noodles in the traditional Japanese Tonkotsu style using Tannadice Farms pork. Tonkotsu broth is made from pork bones, resulting in a rich, cream, and milk-white delicious broth.

Paired with a locally brewed beer, Phillips craft soda, or Tofino kombucha.

Local Producers: Tannadice Farms, Ace or Gladstone Brewing, Phillips Craft Soda, Tofino Kombucha

Feature Price: $25 + tax

Off Main

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Grilled Cheese & Soup Special

Paired with: a Latte or Drip Coffee

Feature Price: $25 + tax

Rhodos Bistro & Artisanal Coffee

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Ricky’s All Day Grill

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Hunter Schnitzel & Island Time Lager Pairing

Our Hunter Schnitzel, a hearty breaded pork cutlet topped with a rich mushroom gravy, is a comforting classic that’s full of savoury, earthy flavours. The crispy, golden coating and the deep umami of the mushroom sauce create a satisfying balance of texture and taste.

Paired with Island Time Lager from Longwood Brewing in Nanaimo. This locally crafted lager is clean, crisp, and lightly malty with subtle floral hops — a true reflection of Vancouver Island’s laid-back coastal character. Its refreshing profile helps to cut through the richness of the schnitzel and gravy, cleansing the palate between bites, while the gentle malt sweetness harmonizes beautifully with the roasted notes of the mushrooms and the breaded pork.

This pairing works because the lager’s light body and carbonation brighten the dish, preventing it from feeling too heavy, while its mild malt backbone enhances the savoury depth of the schnitzel. Together, they strike the perfect balance of comfort and refreshment — a true taste of island hospitality and hearty dining.

Paired with a 19oz beer from Nanaimo’s Longwood Brewery

Feature price | $36.38 + tax

The Butcher’s Block

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Wayward Distillery

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Tasting Experience

Wayward offers drop in tasting experiences of their award winning spirits: Unruly Gin and Vodka, Krupnik Spiced Honey Liqueur, Drunken Hive Rum and Depth Charge Espresso and Cacao Bean Vodka Infusion.

They have two demonstration beehives at Wayward, lovingly cared for by local beekeeper Rachel, so that they can help educate our guests and community about the value and need for healthy honeybee populations.

Reservations for tastings are recommended for larger groups.

Try their spirits at the following participating Comox Valley restaurants:

– Kingfisher Resort and Spa (Courtenay)
– Tidal Cafe (Comox)
– Off the Hook (Comox)
– Atlas Cafe (Courtenay)
– Blackfin Pub (Comox)
– Ace Brewing (Courtenay)

Whistle Stop Pub

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Island Taste Trail Feature

Round of Brie for 2.

Paired with:
2 x 6 oz glasses of wine

Feature price | $20.50 all taxes in

Yiamas Greek Taverna

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Chicken Gyro Plate

Roasted chicken, tzatziki, tomatoes, red onion and fries wrapped in a thin pita bread. Served with Greek salad.

Paired with Ace Brewing Jet Fuel IPA

Local Producer: Ace Brewing (Courtenay)

Feature price: $25.00 + tax

Yummies & Gyros Greek Café

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Authentic Greek Gyros / Super Gyros

Delicious beef and lamb cooked on a spit and sliced then topped on a fluffy 7 inch pita bread with homemade tzatziki sauce or donair sweet sauce, fresh lettuce,tomatoes and onions added and a topping of feta or homemade hommus. All wrapped with love and a delicious pairing to this is our homemade chicken soup again all fresh local veggies from the Old Farm Market in Courtenay.

Paired with house-made Chicken Soup

Feature Price:

Soup | $3.50
Gyros | $12.00 and up + tax
Super Gyros featuring double meat | starts at $17.75 + tax

Available all day. Halal and gluten-free options.

Hornby Island Bakery & Pizzeria

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Oh Hell Yeah! Pizza

Pepperoni, Spinach, Sundried Tomatoes, Mushrooms and Banana Peppers with tomato sauce and onions

Either single 10” or 16” shared

Paired with 6 Jumbo Wings baked with their special blend of local herbs and spices

Call the Pizza Hot Line to Order | 250-207-7250

Thatch Waterfront Pub

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