Patio Dining in Port Alberni
Enjoy Your Next Meal Out(side)!
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Summertime in Port Alberni means dining just got a little more fun. Rooftops, terraces, and patios are open, and with the massive recent HGTV Home Town Takeover renovations down at the Harbour Quay, visitors and locals have more vibrant outdoor spaces to enjoy than ever before. Whether you are looking for a table with a romantic waterfront view, people-watching at a streetside café, or brunch on a quiet patio, we have a place for you. Here are 5 outdoor dining options you won’t be able to resist!
Brie & Barrel
Home to a beautiful and luxurious patio, each table features a tabletop fireplace to make your dining experience even more enjoyable. An intimate bistro serving flavourful and unique dishes, Brie & Barrel features local ingredients and products wherever possible. They carry a wide variety of wines alongside a full list of Vancouver Island spirits, craft beer, and more.
Ideal if you are looking for… dinner with friends, in a beautiful garden setting
Location: 5059 Argyle St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1V5 (map)
Reservations: Book Online
Website: brieandbarrel.com
Contact: (250) 724-0010 | Email | Facebook
Pescadores Bistro
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Offering outdoor dining on a beautifully landscaped patio directly across from the Alberni Inlet and Marina, Pescadores Bistro is a comfortable, bistro-style restaurant offering everything you love about brunch without the attitude. Their unique menu boasts a wide range of dishes sure to satisfy the most simplistic or adventurous palate.
Ideal if you are looking for… brunch on the patio
Location: 5093 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 5L6 (map)
Reservations: Walk-ins only | No reservations
Website: pescadores.ca
Contact: (250) 736-1100 | Facebook
Boomerangs Café
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Quaint but cheerful (and pet-friendly!) streetside patio. Boomerangs offers guests a terrific opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal while watching the daily downtown ‘hustle and bustle’ of Port Alberni. A locally owned, family run restaurant. It is their pleasure to offer you a little taste of Australia, along with some of your old favorites.
Ideal if you are looking for… some good old streetside people watching.
Location: 4833 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 5M2 (map)
Reservations: No reservations required
Website: boomerangscafe.com
Contact: (250) 724-5794 | Email | Facebook
The Starboard Grill
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Enjoy a fresh, west coast style lunch, dinner, or snack with a view from every single table. Located right in the heart of the Harbour Quay, The Starboard Grill sits steps away from the gorgeous new timber patio structures built during the historic HGTV community transformation. It’s the ultimate place to relax among friends and family with amazing food, service, and waterfront views.
Ideal if you are looking for… a romantic dinner with a waterfront view.
Location: 5440 Argyle St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1T7 (map)
Reservations: Call for reservations
Website: starboardgrill.com
Contact: (778) 421-2826 | Email | Facebook
Dog Mountain Brewery
Dog Mountain’s rooftop patio is the perfect way to spend a sunny day or warm evening enjoying views of downtown Port Alberni and the Alberni Inlet. A hidden gem, sought out by lovers of local craft beer and delicious, hand-crafted food that showcases the beauty of the Alberni Valley in the heart of Vancouver Island.
Ideal if you are looking for… chilling with friends on a rooftop patio.
Location: 5059 Argyle St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1V5 (map)
Reservations: No reservations required
Website: dogmountainbrew.com
Contact: (250) 724-1056 | Email | Facebook