Dining at Beach Club, Oceanside Tourism photo
Coffee Shops Independent coffee shops in Parksville include the Pacific Brimm, and the funky Cha C'ha Java (which has its own in-house coffee roaster). Free internet access available at both. Casual Fare For casual or picnic fare, check out Rod & Gun, an 1898 pub with adjoining patio on a quiet stretch of the Alberni Highway (aka Highway #4A) in the town centre, Bugsy's Bar & Grill (322 West Island Highway), or Stewart's on Harrison Ave. Resort Restaurants Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort boasts two first-rate dining spots: the Cedar Dining Room, and for spa guests, the Treetop Tapas & Grill. The Landing West Coast Grill in Nanoose Bay's Pacific Shores Resort is renowned for its seafood dishes and huge freshwater fish tank. The Pacific Prime Steak & Chop Restaurant & Lounge is a modern surf-and-turf hotspot in the downtown Beach Club Resort . Heron's Dining Room is located in the Quality Resort Bayside . Bonus: All three restaurants offer splendid ocean and beach views from many tables. Learn about Dining in Parksville, courtesy of Oceanside Tourism: Ethnic Eats Ethnic specialties include Thai (Bangkok Garden), East Indian (Amrikko's), German (Kalvas Restaurant), Chinese (China Garden), Japanese (Sushi Ichi) and Vietnamese (Saigon Garden). Restaurants near Parksville Enjoy lunch or pick up something to go at the Old Country Market in nearby Coombs. Nanoose Bay is home to two notable watering holes: The Rocking Horse Pub (2038 Sanders Road), an English-style retreat on a rural acreage complete with roaming farm animals; and the Scooner Cove Pub at the Fairwinds Golf Resort . Pick up the "Eateries" brochure at the Visitor Centre .