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A Foodie’s Guide to the Alberni Valley

Savour the Flavours of Port Alberni’s Food Scene

Port Alberni is more than a gateway to the west coast—it’s a destination for culinary enthusiasts. The Alberni Valley boasts a rich and diverse food culture, blending local ingredients with global inspirations. From cozy cafes and welcoming bakeries to inventive restaurants and lively pubs, there’s something to suit every craving. Whether you’re sipping on a perfectly brewed coffee paired with freshly baked sourdough or savoring the bold, fragrant spices of Thai cuisine, Port Alberni offers memorable dining experiences for everyone.

This guide highlights over 50 local eateries, showcasing everything from hand-crafted donuts to hearty pub fare. Let’s delve into the Alberni Valley’s food scene, where every meal tells a story and every flavor leaves a lasting impression.

Menu

Bakeries & Sweets | Breakfast & Brunch | Cafés | Casual Fine Dining | Comfort Food & Family Dining | International | Pubs & Craft Breweries | Seafood

 

Bakeries & Sweets

Coombs Country Candy

The Donut Shop

Address: 3-5440 Argyle St, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 723-2213 | Website
This small shop at Harbour Quay makes a variety of fresh donuts, including Maple Walnut, Lemon Coconut, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup. They also offer coffee, tea, sandwiches, and ice cream.

Coombs Country Candy

Address: 2101 Old Nanaimo Highway Rd, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 724-0033 | Website
Enjoy a wide selection of handmade candies, including Caramel Corn, Peanut Brittle, Fudge, Chocolates, Caramel Apples, and Ice Cream. Watch the candy being made in the displayed cooking area! Located on the highway to Tofino.

Nook Baked Goods

Address: 5016 Argyle St, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 736-1008 | Website
Nook specializes in sourdough bread made with high-quality, organic flours. Their Red Seal certified baker uses a long ferment method for a delicious sourdough taste.

Mountain View Bakery & Deli

Address: 4561 Gertrude St, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 724-1813 | Website
Fresh bakery items every day! Enjoy wraps, soups, salads, sandwiches, and coffee. All sandwiches are made on bread baked that morning.

Little Valley Deli

Address: 4309 10th Ave, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 724-0827 | Website
The Little Valley Deli has been serving customers for over 20 years! We are now under new ownership, but we still have the same great menu and friendly staff!

The Sugar Shak

Address: 4-5440 Argyle St Harbour Quay, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 731-5587 | Website
Located at Harbour Quay, The Sugar Shak is a sweet treat haven. We offer a variety of homemade candies, cookies, and other delectable treats.

Breakfast & Brunch

Ironworks Cafe & Creperie

Address: 5262 Argyle St Unit G, Port Alberni
Contact: (855) 748-9371 | Website
Serving you fresh roasted coffees, teas and espressos which compliment the multitude of sweet and savoury crepes on offer. We have gluten-free options as well as vegan and can make many modifications based on your dietary needs.

Cafés

Wildflower Bakeshop & Cafe

Wildflower Bakeshop & Cafe

Address: 5047 Argyle St, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 724-5047 | Website
Cafe and Bakery offering a range of fresh baked pastries and bread, and a full menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with locally sourced ingredients.

Stamps Cafe

Address: 4277 Stamp Ave, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 724-7171 | Website
Stamps cafe provides a casual dinning experience. Open Breakfast – Lunch and Dinner.

Riverbend Cafe

Address: 6110 River Rd, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 985-1937 | Website
Riverbend Cafe is a cozy spot serving up delicious breakfast and lunch. We use fresh, local ingredients and specialize in homemade baked goods.

Casual Fine Dining

Swept Away Inn

Brie & Barrel Bistro

Address: 5058 Argyle St, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 724-0009 | Website
Brie & Barrel is Port Alberni’s premium spot for dinner. Enjoy our beautiful patio, delicious food, and unique wine flights. We feature hand made fresh pasta, risottos, braised short rib, and a variety of other flavourful unique dishes.

Pescadores Bistro

Address: 5092 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 736-1099 | Website
Pescadores Bistro offers a unique menu boasting a wide range of dishes. Our award-winning menu offers fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced locally from the Alberni Valley.

Drinkwater’s Restaurant

Address: 10695 Lakeshore Rd, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 723-2722 | Website
Relax and enjoy the Award-Winning premium dining experience at Drinkwaters Stirling Room. Overlooking beautiful Sproat Lake, celebrate a date night, birthday, anniversary or dinner with friends with our delicous food, beverage and reserve wine selections.

Alberni Golf Club

Address: 6449 Cherry Creek Rd, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 723-5422 | Website
Enjoy stunning views of the golf course and the Alberni Valley while indulging in delicious cuisine at the Eagles Nest Restaurant & Bar. Our menu features a variety of classic pub fare, steaks, and other delicious meals.

Swept Away Inn

Address: 1-5505 Argyle St Unit 1, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 918-8298 | Website
Our restaurant specializes in French/Moroccan cuisine with private dining onboard our 100′ tug boat, MV Songhee.

Comfort Food & Family Dining

The Broken Bow

Turtle Beach Cafe​

Address: 5022 Johnston Rd Located in Blue Marlin Inn, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 723-5663 | Website
Open Daily from 6:00 am for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Delicious home cooked flavour. Come in and Enjoy the art of Shelley Penner in our newly painted cafe. Located within the Blue Marlin Inn

Pizza Factory

Address: 4740 Roger St, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 720-0088 | Website
The Port Alberni Pizza Factory is a locally owned and operated pizza shop. We use the freshest ingredients available. Our goal is to create and prepare the very best pizza possible.

Boston Pizza

Address: 3550 Johnston Rd Unit #100, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 723-2622 | Website
Boston Pizza is Canada’s No. 1 casual dining brand serving delicious menu items such as gourmet pizzas and pastas, juicy burgers and our famous BP wings available for delivery or take out.

Bucksnort’s Bar & Grill

Address: 4850 Beaver Creek Rd, Port Alberni
Contact: (778) 419-0882 | Website
Bucksnort’s is a casual and welcoming bar and grill serving up classic comfort food favorites.

J & L Drive-In

Address: 4422 Gertrude St, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 723-6331 | Website
Port Alberni’s Most Historic Restaurant. An icon that truly can’t be missed! Burgers, Snacks, Seafood and Shakes, plus the best onion rings on Vancouver Island!

Broken Bow

Address: 5405 Argyle St, Port Alberni
Contact: (778) 421-7542 | Website
Locally and globally inspired eats for everyone! The Broken Bow is located down at the Harbour Quay. Our menu is 100% Gluten free, we make almost everything from scratch.

 

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Dimitri’s Restaurant

Address: 3723 Redford St, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 724-4522 | Website
Dimitri’s Pizza Steak & Seafood Restaurant provides Port Alberni with tasty food at reasonable prices. Come down to our restaurant to taste flavourful dishes made with care.

Smitty’s

Address: 3426 3rd Ave, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 724-5022 | Website
Smitty’s is a proudly Canadian restaurant chain serving up classic diner fare. Enjoy our delicious breakfast specials, juicy burgers, and other comfort food favorites.

Royal Canadian 3 for 1 Pizza

Address: 3675 3rd Ave, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 724-1300 | Website
Enjoy a casual and affordable dining experience at Royal Canadian 3 for 1 Pizza, known for our “”3 for 1″” pizza deal.

Panago Pizza

Address: 4487 Gertrude St, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 310-0001 | Website
Panago Pizza offers a wide variety of pizzas, including specialty pizzas and customizable options. We also offer other menu items such as wings, breadsticks, and desserts.

Pete’s Mountain Meats & Sausage Factory

Address: 4888 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 723-7383 | Website
Pete’s Mountain Meats is a local butcher shop and deli offering a wide selection of meats, sausages, and other prepared foods.

RHM Donair & Subs

Address: 4539 Gertrude St, Port Alberni
Contact: (778) 421-1782 | Website
RHM Donair & Subs offers a variety of donairs, subs, and other fast-food favorites. We are known for our generous portions and flavorful food.

West Coast Feed Co

Address: 5104 River Rd, Port Alberni
Contact: NA | Website
West Coast Feed Co. is situated within the Clutesi Haven Marina area, offering freshly made burgers, fries, and poutine in a welcoming, waterfront setting. OPEN SEASONALLY – May – October.

Burger King

Address: 3355 Johnston Road Inside Walmart Supercenter, Port Alberni
Contact: (778) 421-1611 | Website
Burger King is a popular fast-food chain serving up burgers, fries, and other classic menu items.

Tim Hortons

Location 1: 4550 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni | (250) 723-4211
Location 2: 4305 Redford St, Port Alberni | (250) 723-2314
Contact: Website
This well-known Canadian chain is a go-to for coffee, donuts, and other breakfast and lunch items.

Pizza Hut

Address: 3751 10th Avenue, Port Alberni
Contact: (778) 421-4000 | Website
The Triple Treat is back at Pizza Hut Port Alberni, where we offer carryout and delivery in Port Alberni and surrounding suburbs.

Homestead Cookhouse Harbour Quay

Address: 10-5440 Argyle St, Port Alberni
Contact: (778) 419-3313 | Website
Craving a satisfying meal that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than Homestead Cookhouse at Harbour Quay! We take pride in serving up mouthwatering specialty poutines, deluxe sandwiches, delicious smoked meats, homemade chili, 6oz burgers, and famous Nathan all-beef hot dogs.

Granny’s Chicken & Grill

Address: 3675 3rd Ave, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 723-6111 | Website
Granny’s Chicken & Grill specializes in chicken and other comfort food items.

Subway

Address: 3753 10th Ave # 9B, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 723-8119 | Website
Your local Port Alberni Subway® Restaurant brings new bold flavors along with old favorites to satisfied guests every day.

Wendy’s

Address: 3550 Johnston Road, Port Alberni
Contact: (778) 421-8795 | Website
At Wendy’s in Port Alberni, BC we’re serving burgers made with 100% fresh, never frozen beef.

International

Delicious food from Spice Hut located in Port Alberni and many more locations across Western Canada!

Spice Hut

Porto Taco

Address: 5304 Argyle Street, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 723-3302 | Website
Nowadays tacos are everywhere, but a great taco can be hard to find. At PortoTaco you can bet taco connoisseurs’ will leave thirsting for more! We offer a community setting for people to gather over tasty Mexican food with fresh salsas and homemade hot sauces.

 

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Little Bavaria Restaurant

Address: 3035 4th Ave, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 724-4242 | Website
Enjoy traditional German cuisine at Little Bavaria Restaurant, offering a wide selection of schnitzels, sausages, and sauerbraten.

Boomerangs Cafe

Address: 4833 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 724-5794 | Website
Voted Best Breakfast, Sunday Brunch, Lunch, Casual Dining in Port Alberni, BC. Fully Licensed patio.

Orestes Greek Kouzina

Address: 4505 Gertrude St, Port Alberni
Contact: (778) 421-3010 | Website
Orestes Greek Kouzina brings you authentic Greek cuisine with dishes like souvlaki, moussaka, and gyros. We emphasize fresh ingredients and traditional recipes.

All Mex’d Up

Address: 16-5440 Argyle St, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 723-8226 | Website
Mexican inspired menu made in house from real food served by the sea at Harbour Quay. Vegetarian, vegan and gf options.

Beijing Grand Restaurant

Address: 3274 3rd Ave, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 723-8928 | Website
If you like Chinese cuisine, visit this restaurant. Nicely cooked beef, soup and dumplings have a nice taste.

Spice Hut Indian Cuisine.

Address: 5328 Argyle St, Port Alberni
Contact: (778) 421-2222 | Website
Come Try The Taste Of India @ Spice Hut. We serve Authentic India Cuisine. Try the subtle and complex flavours of East India today!

Asia Garden Restaurant

Address: 4541 Margaret St, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 723-6100 | Website
Asia Garden Restaurant serves a variety of Chinese dishes, including stir-fries, noodles, and dim sum.

Sehmi Japanese Restaurant

Address: 2404 Timberlane Rd, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 723-9415 | Website
We offer a diverse lunch and dinner menu daily with many favourites, including: Sushi, Tempura, Sashimi, Teriyaki, Sunomono

Spice7 Authentic East Indian Restaurant & Bar

Address: 4065 6th Avenue, Port Alberni
Contact: (778) 402-8729 | Website
Spice7 offers a taste of authentic East Indian cuisine with a focus on fresh ingredients and traditional recipes.

Tiffin Thai Restaurant

Address: 3981 10th Ave, Port Alberni
Contact: (778) 419-2799 | Website
Situated in the heart of the Alberni Valley, our family-owned restaurant takes pride in bringing Thai cuisine’s vibrant flavors to the community.

Grassroots Port Alberni

Address: 5440 Argyle Street Unit 15, Port Alberni
Contact: (778) 421-5555 | Website
Grassroots is a casual cafe and eatery serving fresh, locally sourced food. We specialize in sandwiches, salads, and soups, and are committed to sustainability.

 

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Noodlebox

Address: 3555 Johnston Rd #102b, Port Alberni
Contact: (778) 421-3511 | Website
REAL FOOD, MADE FRESH, WITH FIRE. Southeast Asian street food, made fresh for westcoast tastes.

Doki Doki

Address: 4264 10th Ave, Port Alberni
Contact: (778) 419-1212 | Website
Doki Doki is a Japanese restaurant offering a variety of sushi, ramen, and other Japanese favorites.

Alberni Sushi

Address: 6-4505 Victoria Quay, Port Alberni
Contact: (204) 979-6378 | Website
Alberni Sushi specializes in sushi, offering a wide variety of rolls and nigiri.

Driftwood Restaurant

Address: 5023 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 723-8641 | Website
Authentic & delicious Chinese cuisine. Affordable prices make our restaurants a natural choice for dine-in or take-out meals on Vancouver Island.

Barburrito Canada

Address: 3945 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni
Contact: (778) 419-0610 | Website
Build your own perfect burrito, bowl, or salad at Barburrito Canada. We offer a variety of fresh, high-quality ingredients, sauces, and toppings to customize your meal exactly how you like it.

Mag’s 99 Fried Chicken And Mexican

Address: 5022 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni
Contact: (778) 421-5099 | Website
Bright, festive eatery offering tacos & fried chicken in a counter-serve setup with a patio.

Pubs & Craft Breweries

Antidote Distilling Co.

Char’s Landing Public House

Address: 4815 Argyle St, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 730-1636 | Website
Char’s Landing is a lively pub with a welcoming atmosphere. We serve classic pub food and offer a selection of craft beers and cocktails.

Pastimes Sports Bar & Grill

Address: 4277 Stamp Avenue Port Alberni
Contact: NA | Website
Try some of our Pastimes Sports Bar and Grill feature items and tasty appetizers during the big game.

Dog Mountain Brewing

Address: 3141 3rd Ave, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 731-8810 | Website
Brewery and lounge with a huge rooftop patio that boasts views of the beautiful Alberni Valley.

Antidote Distilling Co.

Address: 4721 Johnston Rd #103, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 736-0761 | Website
We strive to serve locally inspired cocktails and food, and to support as many local businesses as possible.

Cypress Restaurant & Lounge

Address: 4890 Cherry Creek Rd Chances RimRock, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 724-7629 | Website
Open for Lunch and Dinner Tuesday Thru Saturday. Brunch until 3:30 and an All Day Menu with daily specials.

Kingsway Hotel

Address: 3203 Kingsway Ave, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 723-5811 | Website
The Kingsway Hotel features a restaurant and bar serving up classic pub fare and a variety of drinks.

Alberni Brewing Co.

Address: 4630 Adelaide St, Port Alberni
Contact: (778) 744-8010 | Website
Located in the heart of the Alberni Valley, Alberni Brewing Company is committed to producing & serving craft beer at its finest quality. Our kitchen offers a plentiful menu, priding itself on complementing the brewhouse.

Port Sports Pub

Address: 5170 Argyle St, Port Alberni
Contact: (778) 421-5688 | Website
Port Sports Pub is your go-to spot for a lively atmosphere, classic pub food, and a wide selection of craft beers on tap. We offer a casual dining experience with a focus on great food, good company, and big-screen TVs.

Seafood

The Starboard Grill

Bare Bones Fish House & Smokery

Address: 4823 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 720-0899 | Website
A contemporary restaurant offering an innovative seafood and in house smoked meat driven menu. Our globally inspired 100% GLUTEN FREE MENU showcases a diverse range of fish, quality meats, tacos, burgers and bowls.

Clam Bucket Restaurant

Address: 4479 Victoria Quay, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 723-1314 | Website
The Clam Bucket Restaurant serves fresh seafood dishes, including clams, oysters, and fish and chips.

The Starboard Grill

Address: 2 – 5440 Argyle Street, Port Alberni
Contact: (778) 421-2826 | Website
We are a fully licenced restaurant serving lunch and dinner on the water at the Harbour Quay in Port Alberni. We offer great food, a wonderful view and have a really great team of staff.

Fish & Duck Pub

Address: 8551 Bothwell Rd, Port Alberni
Contact: (250) 724-4331 | Website
Enjoy a casual waterfront dining experience at the Fish & Duck Pub & Marina, nestled on the shores of beautiful Sproat Lake. We offer a menu of fresh seafood and pub fare, all with a focus on local ingredients.