Locals Restaurant

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• Anynomous

  25 January 2024

  Dont judge a book by its cover!
  
  Despite the unassuming name for this restaurant, you'll be impressed. A very nice, cozy atmosphere. Large timber posts and beams, low ceilings, and ideal lighting for a romantic dinner or even a business meal. For an upscale place, the menu is very large and varied. Heavily focused on local offerings, you'll find everything from fresh seafood to local bison and pork. I had a Caesar salad, which was perfect, with an emphasis on garlic, and the Bouillabaisse, having a very generous portion of mussels, clams, prawns, crab, salmon, crab, and scallops with an excellent west coast inspired broth. The wine list is extensive, but I found the cocktail list to be a bit dated. Still, the bar was well stocked and the bartenders capable.

• Anynomous

  30 December 2023

  Always wonderful. Attentive staff, cozy restaurant, and the best food north of Victoria. Great for special evenings.

• Anynomous

  20 November 2023

  I had lunch there and ordered their most popular dish; seafood linguine. It was terrible! The shrimp and shellfish was not fresh and it was overcooked and chewy. The candied smoked salmon overpowered the delicate cream sauce. I love seafood but I would hesitate to order fish here again. Overcooked seafood is such a waste. The ambience was nice with a pretty garden and river view. Service was fine, if a little awkward. There aren't a lot of good restaurants in the area so I will likely try again but I was disappointed today.

• Anynomous

  09 November 2023

  It was a dual anniversary party. I tried to take pics before I ate it all. (Wasn't easy) it was an over the top experience. The food was fantastically displayed. Seafood served right, some of the best crab cakes I have ever eaten. Ron you made my special day that much better by making my family and I feel like royalty. Thank you for the amazing evening. 12/10 for sure.

• Anynomous

  12 October 2023

  Took my family during Nautical Days. Having been raised in the area, this is one of the true culinary landmarks that is still remaining. How fortunate to bring my Mom, wife and youngest daughter and have every meal "hit it out of the park." Nostalgia for Mom, great company, plus the stellar cuisine, all made for a memorable evening. Do understand that this will not be an inexpensive experience. So, long as $$$$ is to be expected, right now this is a place you should visit...

• Anynomous

  25 August 2023

  Attention to detail great local ingredients, friendly staff who are community minded. Great flavors.

• Anynomous

  21 August 2023

  The food was well prepared, the service was incredible and the atmosphere was dare i say quaint!

• Anynomous

  06 August 2023

  Great old building. Food was good. Not their fault but some cretin stuck him to the leg of my chair and I got it all over my pants.

• Anynomous

  15 July 2023

  My wife and I ate at Locals last year when we were on the island. We went back again today and the food was even better than we remembered. Friendly staff. Good service. Outstanding food. What more can you ask for?

• Anynomous

  28 May 2023

  I had lunch here yesterday and was Very disappointed. I ordered the potato crusted fish and it was barley warm and greasy. I told the waitress and she just said "sorry about that". Not even an offer to make it right. This is not the first time we have had a bad meal here. Just thought we would try again. The atmosphere is beautiful.