Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in Vancouver Island

OpenTable

Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for restaurants that are great for groups in Vancouver Island? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Meraki

4.8

4.8 (20)

CAN$30 and under

Modern European

Campbell River

About the restaurant

Internationally inspired plant based food served in the most wonderful set up. Located in the new Pier 1 building in downtown Campbell River.

Top review

Kyle

Dined on 22 Dec 2024

Great Atmosphere! Lovely Food & cocktail menu. Service was amazing and prices are valued well. Thanks! we will be back

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Experience

Bouquet at table

The Arbutus Room at Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa

4.6

4.6 (306)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Central Saanich

About the restaurant

Victoria's premier oceanfront dining destination, exclusively for guests aged 16 and older, situated at the stunning Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa, just 20 minutes from downtown Victoria. Immerse yourself in the warmth of our crackling fireplace or unwind on our heated seaside patios. Experience a fresh take on Pacific Rim cuisine, crafted from seasonally inspired ingredients sourced from the ocean and cultivated locally on Vancouver Island. Delight in a tempting array of flavors, colors, and textures, perfectly complemented by the finest wines from British Columbia and around the world.

Open daily for breakfast & dinner 7 days a week.

Head Chef: Matt Cusano
Director of Food & Beverage: Adam Ames
Assistant Director/Sommelier of Food & Beverage: Adriano Cartuliares

Top review

Sean

Dined 6 days ago

The New Year’s Day brunch was incredible. The staff were amazing and the ambiance was inviting!

Match Eatery & Public House - Courtenay

4.6

4.6 (281)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

Courtenay

About the restaurant

MATCH Eatery & Public House has combined the welcoming and social traditions of a neighbourhood pub with the high-energy of a lively sports bar. The big game, the family celebrations, or social gatherings with friends... our casual and upbeat atmosphere is ideal for any occasion. Whatever your great night out looks like, we'll match it with our creative comfort food, cold libations and exciting entertainment.

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Julienne

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

superb experience. food was great! service was excellent

Bayside Restaurant and Lounge

4.6

4.6 (1042)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Parksville

About the restaurant

Experience West Coast luxury, at the Bayside Restaurant and Lounge. We are proud to be one of Parksville’s premier dining experiences, showcasing the best of local ingredients, sophisticated flavours and graceful service. We are winners of OpenTable's Diners' Choice for 2024 and welcome you to enjoy the fresh flavours of the area created by Chef Justin Feng and his culinary team.

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DaveVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Absolutely wonderful experience! Price was reasonable serice was impeccable…great table,, large portions..(bit cool by the window)..drinks were great.. thanks to Rhianoonon? Who was a lot of fun!! Will be back for sure!!!

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Popular dish

Seafood Chowder

Popular dish

Chocolate Cake Indulgence

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Mushroom Ravioli

Carve Kitchen & Meatery

4.6

4.6 (141)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Campbell River

About the restaurant

Welcome to Carve Kitchen + Meatery, a premium casual dining experience in a bright and inviting space. Specializing in exceptional steaks, our menu goes beyond with everything from succulent chicken dishes to enticing vegan offerings. We’re committed to sourcing ingredients locally wherever possible and cultivate some of our produce in an onsite garden.

At Carve, we create a sophisticated yet approachable atmosphere where culinary innovation meets impeccable service. Our modern take on the classic North American steakhouse was designed to be enjoyed by locals and guests alike.

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Rollie

Dined 1 day ago

It was a great experience. Quiet, nice ambiance, great food and great service of Audyn. Thank you so much.

Timber Room Grill at Crown Isle

4.5

4.5 (158)

CAN$30 and under

Grill

Courtenay

About the restaurant

The Timber Room Bar & Grill offers a deliciously wonderful “gastro-pub” menu in a newly renovated space. From steaks to salmon, teriyaki bowls to tacos, burgers and ribs, our menu has been designed to please all! Family-friendly and open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (dependent on season, please see current hours below). The ambiance is playful and social – full of logging memorabilia, live sports on the multiple screens, great music playing in the background, and a cozy fireplace section. When the weather warms up, the Comox Valley’s largest and most scenic patio overlooking the 18th green welcomes golfers, hotel guests, and local patrons alike. Come for a beverage, stay for a meal.

Top review

Maureen

Dined 2 days ago

We always enjoy dining at the Timber Room. We bring our family and friends too!!

The Beach Club Resort Restaurant & Lounge

4.5

4.5 (217)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

Parksville

About the restaurant

Our restaurant sets the stage with bragging rights to Parksville’s best beachfront patio with direct boardwalk access and spectacular ocean views. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, our new menu is so versatile it accommodates all occasions from special celebrations to casual comfort. And with direct proximity to the Pacific Ocean, many menu items feature Ocean Wise seafood (as it should).

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Julius

Dined on 29 Dec 2024

The experience at the outside dome was awesome. My daughter really enjoyed eating under a bubble. Ashley provided excellent service and offered alternatives. We had the turkey soup as an appetizer and the 6 oz. steak which were both excellent. Thank you for this special time. Julius B.

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Experience

Lunch Dome Dining (11am-2:45pm Daily)

Experience

Dinner Dome Dining - Dome 1 (5pm or 7:30pm)

Experience

Dinner Dome Dining - Dome 2 (5:15pm or 7:45pm)

Montana's BBQ & Bar - Nanaimo

4.2

4.2 (218)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Nanaimo

About the restaurant

Montana's BBQ & BAR is a Canadian comfort food restaurant and sports bar that is famous for barbecue cuisine. Enjoy in-house smoked pork ribs, beef brisket, grilled steaks and juicy burgers which are paired perfectly with catching the game. Montana's Nanaimo celebrates fun-to-eat, finger-licking smoked and barbecued comfort food that breaks the 'proper' rules. Located near Lakeview Park & Regional General Hospital in the Northern end of Nanaimo, we are a short turn off of Island Highway North. Experience the fun, casual and unpretentious vibe, where you can laugh heartily, cheer on the game and enjoy your friends and family. We can't wait to serve you.

Top review

Matt

Dined on 29 Dec 2024

Fun atmosphere food good service good Bathroom very clean

Mattone Italian Kitchen

4.1

4.1 (31)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Campbell River

About the restaurant

Join us at our brand new location, Mattone Italian Kitchen at Salmon Point Resort! Our brand new restaurant space is set against the stunning landscapes of British Columbia. Enjoy modern Italian cuisine in our casual counter-service waterfront location. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Top review

Tim

Dined 4 days ago

Food is excellent ! menu is limited. Service is a catch for me. You order at the counter but food is brought to the table. Would rather table ordering as you tip at time of placing your order but have no idea if you’re going to get good service. Always have and the staff have been great, but….Have to start brining cash so I can tip at the table after I eat. I’m old school and BC Canada has a $17.30 minimum age so to me,tips are earned with exceptional service not by existing on planet earth. On another note, place can get very loud if busy to the point its hard to have a conversation, but an amazing view. Saying all this I really enjoy the food and staff and go pretty regularly.

Sawmill Taphouse

4.0

4 (137)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Chemainus

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO SAWMILL TAPHOUSE AND GRILL

WHAT’S ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT?
Pacific Northwest craft beers, forno oven pizzas. Authentic farm-to-table tapas and appetizers in an incredible atmosphere.
JOIN US!

Top review

Joy

Dined on 30 Dec 2024

We were seated promptly- booths are very roomy and comfortable-we enjoyed a fry bread starter, fish tacos and two different pizzas- the service was attentive. The bar menu is extensive with many choices for draft beer. I would recommend the Sawmill Tap!

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