Gary's Bistro - Qualicum Beach

Stopped here at the end of a long day for dinner with kidsEven though they were about to close, they were kind enough to seat us.

Not a great experience Went for dinner we sat quickly as you seat yourself A server brought menus quickly.

Great place great food and insanely good milkshakes!! Ugh why does yelp demand you right an entire bible for a review?? Anyways highly recommended.

A nice spot for lunch. Very nice calamari. Great cold pale ale. I had the halibut and chips. Very tasty. My wife enjoyed her sandwich as well. Friendly service, relaxed atmosphere.

We knew Gary personally, and we would eat at his bistro when he was on duty, especially. To watch him work the restaurant, was nothing short of spectacular. Every dish that came out of the kitchen, Gary oversaw, so no customer was short-changed or ever, ever left hungry. He remembered us every time we ate there and his personality lit up the place. There used to be lineups out the door, and no one minded waiting, when Gary was on duty. Sadly, now the portions are smaller, the service just so-so, and we felt rushed about, and not listened to. I think the issues arise from us having had Gary's incredible service in the past, to what it is like now. We know things change in life, especially when owners die, but these changes in our experience there, has left us feeling disillusioned, and yes, sad. Our last meal there, was literally, our last. We were relieved to see the car still on the wall, Gary was so proud of that.