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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 2621 reviews

What User likes about Cow Bay Marine Pub:
Enjoyed burgers, calamari, yam fries and a bottle of South African Wine. All the food being brought out, looked delicious, with most plates returning empty to the kitchen.Servers were attentive and quick.We watched sail boats touring the waters in front of sleeping elephant mountain. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Cow Bay Marine Pub:
Cowichan Bay is a very cute village, but this place is the exception. I only came here again because my group was going. I see they tried to make some improvements finally, but they are not complete. My friend asked the server what else was being planned and the server said, "I think the owner ran out of money." Well, it does look like it! View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
3.9 ★ from 66 reviews
Alice
23.03.2024 - 16:47

I had a great experience at this restaurant, with a delicious salmon burger and very friendly staff. Thank you!

Rebecca
23.03.2024 - 16:47

I had a fantastic dining experience with a view of the marina as the sun was setting. The burgers were incredibly delicious, especially the $10 burger. I highly...

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Janice
23.03.2024 - 04:21

Love this place! Seafood chowder is excellent in addition to the wonderful menu. I have never been disappointed!

shannon
23.03.2024 - 04:21

We took a party of ten in at 930 on a Friday night to finish celebrating a 60th birthday after having dinner upstairs at cook and butcher where we had excellent...

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Shane
23.03.2024 - 04:21

Wow got kicked out for asking for another round of drinks. Never happened to me before.Travelled a long way to celebrate my brother's birthday. What a waste. No...

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This waterfront pub offers a great view and selection of beer. While some dishes, like the turkey-brie sandwich and halibut salad, fell short due to overwhelming flavors and lackluster presentation, other items such as burgers, calamari, and fish and chips were well-received. Friendly service, a lively atmosphere, and a current renovation in progress contribute to the overall appeal. The fish and chips, in particular, were highlighted as a delicious menu option. Despite some parking challenges, this pub is recommended for a casual meal, a game of pool, or simply enjoying the view over the harbor.

Menu
3.8 ★ from 13 reviews

We had a very nice lunch here on the deck overlooking the marina. Our server was friendly and checked on us often. She made good recommendations when asked. My...

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First the negatives: the exterior and interior appearance of this place are not very appealing. The interior remodel seems to have been in progress for some tim...

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Cowichan Bay is a very cute village, but this place is the exception. I only came here again because my group was going. I see they tried to make some improveme...

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Best fish and chips anywhere. Excellent service, too. Beautiful vie of Cowichan Bay and the marina. Live band occasionally.

Currently going through a renovation which is nice. Not obstructive and will be great when done. Kitchen always does a great job as we visit about once a month....

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 198 reviews
Michael
22.07.2023 - 21:45

I USED TO FAVOUR HALIBUT AND CHIPS REAL PIECE OF FISH IN A BEER BATTER, DELICIOUS. HOWEVER MAY 30 I ORDERED SAME BUT WHAT WAS TOUTED AS HALIBUT WAS ACTUALLY 2 P...

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This place is way overpriced by a considerable amount I will not be going back and the service was very mediocre And the waitress was trying to justify their pr...

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The staff was great, food was good... but with poor menu changes, higher prices and ridiculous beer prices we likely won't be back. Saddening as we used to the...

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Over the years I have frequented this place .....and as we know with Coved all prices have risen but here at this pub they have sky rocketed!!....don't get me w...

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MillBayLornie
22.07.2023 - 21:45

Ordered halibut tacos, there were 4 thin slices of halibut (thinner than my finger). If you don't have enough food to serve take it off the menu. 22 for the sam...

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Google
4.6 ★ from 10 reviews

We had fish n chips!! It was delicious!! We're coming back! We tried to eat two other places, but they were closed. We definitely did not find this place disapp...

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Had their fish and chips. Halibut 2 pce. Look at pictures. It's not that it was bad, but it was far from great, OK best for pub food. Server made a special drin...

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Best fish and chips in my life . Halibut so fresh with batter nice and crispy even the coleslaw was good. Highly recommend

Delicious smoked trout salad with an amazing horseradish-y vinaigrette. Great view of the fishing boats through the wall to wall windows.

I was in town on business and a local recommended I eat here for the evening. I had a very good Halibut burger with fries. Even though it was a busy Friday nigh...

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Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 1303 reviews
Harwood
16.01.2024 - 04:31

Excellent food and reasonable prices. We had the peppercorn burger and halibut with chips. The chocolate cake was good but seemed like it was just taken out of...

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Fernand
16.01.2024 - 04:31

Incredible location, food is fantastic and great services, if in the region YOU HAVE TO GO EAT AT THIS RESTAURANT

Jean
16.01.2024 - 04:31

I had the 2 piece halibut and chips. Batter was light and the fish delicious. Great fries, coleslaw was very tasteless but the things that mattered were excelle...

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Nic
16.01.2024 - 04:31

Good place for a beer or game of pool. I will have to go back and try the food. There are pool tables and good music. There is parking underneath the building....

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Tony
16.01.2024 - 04:31

Views are fantastic food and service is great and the beer is awesome

Foursquare
3.4 ★ from 23 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.2 ★ from 1008 reviews

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