Reviews of Big Rock Garage (Restaurant)

Terry Figueiredo

This was our first meal out since COVID and it was definitely reflected in the price. We got the veggie spring rolls (which were two larger spring rolls cut in half) and they were good. He got the Thai curry which was tasty. I got the fish tacos and would not recommend them. They looked like grocery store deep fried fish sticks and super greasy. It said it came with fries or salad, but I wasn't offered a choice (given fries). The fries were good. I also got a virgin Caesar which was also good. During the meal, the server came over three times. Once to take our order, another to deliver drinks, and then to deliver food. I'll give them another try, but probably not for a while.

Michelle Reader

Interesting place - appears to be a family business with some creative menu ideas. The Philly Cheese with a Korean twist was really, really good. (Waited a bit longer than I would have liked to pay the bill, however.)

Brent Hine

Don't be fooled by the rather nondescript outside facade.( They still have the filing station canopy over the outside tables). The signage is terrible. Very hard to notice as a restaurant on the drive by. I'm sure their business would grow quickly if this was improved. The inside is nice and contemporary. Smallish menu but food is very good and presented very nicely. Server (owner I think) could use a little more server training but was polite and friendly. I will definitely be returning as this is a diamond on the rough

Taylor G

BRG ROCKS CAMPBELL RIVER!! BEST RESTAURANT IN TOWN!!

Lorelei Storm

This place is amazing. Excellent food. Wonderful pleasant service. Fish tacos were amazing. Fresh and flavourful. Crispy fries. You gotta eat here !!!

Murrz Goldn

My friend and I both had the Big Rock Garage burger. It was awesome. The fries are like those you can only find in Europe. Nice decor. Clean establishment. Friendly servers. Just across from the seawall on CR's waterfront.

Megan S

Once COVID restrictions eased up this was the first restaurant we went to. I admit to being leery of eating out but the food was so delicious and the outdoor seating on a beautiful summer day made our meal even better. I'm not sure why we didn't eat here sooner but I've now added BRG to my list of places for a great meal. This is the type of restaurant that Campbell River needs more of. Great job BRG, we will definitely be back!!

Andrew Swanson

Service was slow. We ordered sushi and it tasted nice but there was a bone in the salmon. All in all a so so experience.

Donald Klassen

Fries were excellent. Atmosphere nice. Burger had three full pickle slices which was awesome. Patty was a little small for the bun though. Had to up to the bar for a refill.

Bentea Graham

I went for lunch with my family for the first time. My mom and sister who live in Campbell River had never been, and myself from Edmonton, obviously had never gone. The atmosphere was nice, the restaurant itself very clean. Service was good, very friendly and comfortable. The food was amazing. I had the pulled beef and the flavors were so, so, good. They both had the burger, was told also equally good. Fries were super crispy, cooked to perfection. Portion sizes were considerate. Overall experience was really good. Would definitely return upon my next trip back to Campbell River. I would highly recommend trying this quality little spot. It's a gem! Thanks Big Rock Garage for the amazing food and service!!!

Chris Carlin

Great food, but the older guy serving appears to be very unhappy, I say this because of his lousy manners, it seems like he believes he is doing you a favour by bringing you the menu...cheer up fellow, when you deal with the public you need to have better manners.

Jack Vanderhyde

Really tasty Asian fusion food with a little bit of everything for any kind of kid or picky adult too. Based out of an upcycled gas station with gorgeous views of the coast. Stopped by in the afternoon and service was really slow, it was definitely busy but there was only one waitstaff :/

rick segal

Holy heck. Ordered the pulled beef sandwich and my partner ordered the burger. Hands down the best take out I've had in a very long time. Both were absolutely delicious. We were close by and they even called to tell us our order was ready. Super friendly and efficient.

volty

The food was amazing!! They took a regular salad and chicken burger and made it taste divine!! Everyone needs to go here and check out their food. Nom Nom!!

Laura Jensen

Great place to eat , food is amazing and staff are friendly

Jayne Boyer

Tried to call in for take out, waste of time. I had to show up to place order. Their was only one lady that was helpful out of a giant family in the back from 3 to 60 year old. After half an hour to get a burger and salad I did get a phone call from the same lady, she was the only one doing her job for customer service, when I picked it up a older gentlemen yelled at me saying"its not ready" while he was carrying dishes, the same lady that I was dealing with said it was and on the counter for pickup. Long story short this restaurant was notable... I dont do reviews but I had to for this one, but that one lady did a fantastic job despite everything else... praise to her

Katannya Jantzen

Had their Cod fish and chips. Coleslaw was not included. Have had better fish. Service was good. Maybe fish was a poor choice here.

M Landers

Another wonderful meal at Big Rock Garage!

Garry Griffin

What a nice surprise food was excellent the margaritas were great staff were great will be back nexted time I am in town

J. H

Excellent food. Excellent view. Mario is a great host!

Rob Paquin

The Lumpia is awesome as was everything else

Squashimoto777

Meal type

Wallmapu BC Victoria, British Columbia

Loved this beachside restaurant. Great food.

Maggie Ruel

Great food and service!

Laksmi Dasi

Excellent food and service !!!

Christine L

Tasty sushi roll small, not a lot if filling but tasty

One

Excellent food and service. Can't wait to try our next choice on the menu! Nice view, too!

K Fletcher

Went for dinner for the first time. October 2021. Great food. Great service. Neat location. Definitely recommend.

Payton Berg

When I tried to place an order for pick up mario(I believe that's his name) said something really quickly and then just said "no" and I was kinda confused because I've placed three orders for pickup before then and I even left a great tip every time, the website says pickup is available, the food is great but idk just confusing sometimes

Richard Lawson

Great place across from the beach. Our kids loved the generous children's meals.

Samjo

Outstanding food drink. The noodle soup and gyoza were outstanding each of the multiple times I've been in there. Super friendly folks who seriously care about quality food and service.

matthew wilkinson

Good flavors and menu selection. Meal portions are good. We had a tuna appy and it was half the size of what you get at Riptide. So only 4 stars.

Leon J

Decent resty by the big rock.

Douglas Wynd

Had the fish. Would not recommend

Catherine Boothroyd

Tried out this restaurant for the first time. Had a delicious meal and the service was great. My husband and I had the gyoza for our appy and then adobo pork and Singapore noodles for our main dishes. Definitely looking forward to going again.

Krysti Broadway

Food was not fresh as it should have been (sushi) and the two soups' broth was plain. The wontons were not fresh in the other as well (sent back). Burger was just okay. Service was pleasant. Not returning.

Nik Galego

Dinner was excellent, probably the best food I've had at a restaurant in Campbell River. Service was prompt, my meal was cooked to order and was perfectly seasoned, fresh and hot. My curry was very good.

Derek Seward

Wonderful service. Delicious food!

John Lamberts

Enjoyed a delicious thai chicken curry here today. You would never know it was a great place for food if you were driving by. Atmosphere was quiet and simple and it looks like they bust out the disco lights after dark. Great visit here and would totally go again.

Phillip Winspear

Meal type

Kyle Hudson

Worst service ever lol, took an hour and a half to get our sushi rolls and half an hour just to get our drinks which they didn’t even make properly. The waitress had no idea what she was doing she just stared at us and waited for us to order. Didn’t ask if we wanted a drink or anything lol..

robin kirkpatrick

Delicious food and very friendly staff

Dale Peterson

This place has both Canadian and Asian cuisines, so if you are not wanting Asian food, you can choose Canadian food. I had a super delicious cheese and bacon burger while my mom had an Asian bowl of vegetables and chicken (it comes with noodles and a peanut sauce). This place does cater to those that have allergies so do not cruise by without stopping in for a delicious meal.

Red Hunter

Always fresh always quality food … quiet atmosphere … very friendly courteous staff

Teri Fillion

Really great restaurant! The patio is fun in the summer

Diane Wilson

Good food. Family run mom and pop shop.

Teak Spiller

Wow a great find in Campbell river. Gyoza appetizer was spot on with a lot of filling and fried crispy on the outside. The Singaporean noodle soup was excellent with all the proper flavours of an authentic Singapore soup. Staff were friendly and great as well.

Leah K

Our experience at Big Rock Garage Cafe was spectacular. The food was beyond tasty, the beer cold, the service attentive and friendly. Highly recommended, and will come again!

Joel Chiri

Friendly service, good food with lots of normal items, plus a few asian fusion items that are great. All prices reasonable. Been back several times

StarlaBlue David Disaster

Lunch

La Diablo

Good food and service on the patio

Barbara Lemky

Wonderful food and wonderful service

Lovelife

Such good food!!

Billy Matchett

I ate here back in July and just remembered again how good it was. Best food I've had in a while, shared 2 different sandwiches and they were phenomenal. Great views as well.

jackie defoort

Love this place. Great quality food and run by amazing people. The gyoza’s are so good !

Ranger D

Terrible service. Waiters were rude and took forever. They also had their kid running around screaming while trying to work and people were trying to eat.

Lacey Maryann

Dine in

Dieter Endruschat

Had lunch here and it was really good. The prices were reasonable and the selection was good. The sushi was fresh and delicious. Our party of people had a variety of food from burger, fish tacos, sushi and fish and chips all Of which was good. Only complaint was it was cold inside. So Bring a sweater on a cooler day.

Elan

Very delicious food and amazing drinks! The staff is also very friendly and accommodating!

Lisa Pozderec

Omg the best gyoza followed by delicious sushi and the strawberry margarita was delicious ????

Monica Brown

Love the re-purposed garage with outdoor seating where the gas pumps were. We ordered a variety of sushi rolls and they were delicious & fresh. Highly recommended BRG!

Mike W

Dine in

Kelsy Wurzinger

I came here for dinner with my family the other night and it was easily the best meal I’ve had in a long time. We got a whole bunch of different appetizers and it was absolutely unreal. 10/10 . And wonderful staff.

sssssssssss

Good food and Gluten Free options, I had the fish tacos and my gf had the Gluten Free Thai Curry, tried a couple rolls out as well, the patio is nice and big and the Staff were friendly, we will be back and would definitely recommend!

Alvin Lau

Fantastic food! Friendly service, but everything is made fresh so it takes some time. Plan to spend some extra time relaxing on the patio!

Claire Hamonic

I used to drive past this place every day, twice a day, and not once thought to give it a try. On a whim, friends and I decided to give it a go. We were seated quickly, and our server was just the right amount of attentive. Given the amount of staff to tables, I was definitely happy with the service. The drinks were good, and the food was delicious. I'll admit there was a bit of heat with my dish - the Bulgogi Cheesesteak - and I'm not the biggest fan of spicy food; however, I was still very happy. All in all I'd definitely consider going back. Oh, and calamari? Absolutely amazing. Do yourself a favour and get an order of it. Or two, if you're having to share.

Dennis Carmichael

Awesome food and service!

Chris J (christoffthegreat)

Service

Joel Harder

As far as local restaurants go this place had great food for a modest price. Dishes were mostly between $15 - $23 and both my dish and my wife's were perfect portion sizes (she had a little bit she took home, but I eat more so mine was all finished). The quality of the food was great and the taste was amazing as well. Service was also awesome as the server made sure we had what we needed and was friendly.

Rob Hutchinson

Went there on the suggestion of a friend for sushi, found out they did some Filipino dishes too! So did a combo; Ebi sunomono, West Coast Rolls, and Pork Adobo (super tender!). Finished off the meal with Banana Spring Roll! Next time gonna try the Singapore Noodles and Lumpia!

Glenna Bendickson

i have eaten there twice now. the food quality is consistant. the food has the perfect size portions , and the gravy for take-out comes in an imitation tupperware container ( perfect for collectors) and the service is very friendly and the drinks are well made.

Julie Swanson

Service was awesome. Super friendly staff. Food was great and portions are generous. I had the oriental bowl and sushi. The sushi was great and the vegetables in the bowl tasted fresh from the garden. The beef was also so tender. A view of the sea while you eat and the prices are quite fair.

Sarah Gamble

The staff at big rock garage always goes above in beyond with their service i went there last night and they were slammed soo busy but they still managed to be friendly and our food took maybe 15-20 minutes (which really isn't bad compared to how busy they were) and they apologized at least 3 times! on top of the friendly staff the food is AMAZING

Joanne Hart

Lunch

Ryan Wallace

Always a good choice for lunch.

Lillian Clark

Service

Jordan Hirschfeld

Excellent food. Fantastic sushi rolls. Very limited for vegetarian options though.

Samantha May

Yummy ???? Love the Food ???? Mario and Staff and the view! I and others Highly recommend. A Must Do ☺

Laila Gervais

Delicious Asian fusion, all cooked to order with fresh ingredients. Healthy eating that is delicious and friendly service! Great ocean view patio.

Karin Plamondon

The sushi here is excellent, tied with Miki's for best in town.

Allan Daoust

This is a fantastic local eatery. We enjoy a meal here at least once a month. We have frequent visitor from out of town and there is a short list of local eateries we recommend. This is definitely one of them. Great food, great presentation of meals, and the big plus for us is the cleanliness and proper handling of food during prep. (Kitchen is viewable from seating area)

Lindsay Ellis

Great people, great service! The manager / owner was saying hello and thanking everyone as they left. You can tell they genuinely care about making sure people have a fantastic night. Highly recommended the lumpia with prawns!

Lila Woellmer

Try the war wonton, thee very best in CR

Robert Colquhoun

Great food and service ????

Graham Neville

First time going here. The food we got was excellent. I got the Asian Salad and my husband got fries and fish tacos. Really good, really fresh. Great prices. We will be back

Tara & Jeremy Spotter

The food was so delicious that we went back the next day again for dinner! Friendly service and did I mention the food was delicious?

gary ball

We love it here! We have eaten at the Garage about 5 times, and I finally remembered to review it. I always end up saying to myself, "How did I get get THAT meal for such a great price?" Every type of food they prepare is beautifully presented and so tasteful and tasty. We never feel like we are waiting too long. It seems to be a family-run business and this family treats us so well. If we ask for something particular in a meal (such as extra piquante) they respond favorably and they don't forget we asked for it. The atmosphere is friendly and intimate enough for a nice private dinner experience.

Christos Lioucatis

From Asian cuisine to North American cuisine, every item on the menu is #1. For me, this was the very best hamburger in all of Campbell River.

Steph Seguin

Fabulous food and service!!

Lee Mckeown

So good! Just had lunch and it was amazing. I am a celiac and they had lots of amazing options for me. Great food, great service, amazing drink menu. Can’t wait to go back to try the rest.