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The Breakwater - Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
"The Breakwater" name speaks to the heritage of our setting; the original breakwater was formed to calm Comox Harbour so loggers could form their bounty into booms for tugs to transport. Just up the shoreline, several ships were scuttled to create a breakwater. Today, those silent hulls serve as an iconic reminder of the perils that faced coastal pioneers. "The Breakwater" speaks of the restaurant's proximity to the ocean, as well as the rich history of the Comox Valley. We invite you to enjoy the warm atmosphere, friendly service, and fresh, creative West Coast cuisine in the Breakwater restaurant or on our patio — all with one of the best views in the Pacific Northwest. We're committed to bringing you the bounty of Vancouver Island. The surrounding waters are famed for salmon, halibut, sable-fish, shrimp, crab, mussels, oysters, clams and more. Our climate supports a vast range of vegetables, fruits, and herbs… to say nothing of the wild foods that pops up without anyone's help
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39 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 39 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(16)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- scenic view(29)
- special occasion(24)
- fit for foodies(21)
- great for brunch(18)
- romantic(18)
- great for lunch(12)
The Breakwater - Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa Reviews List
Review 1 for The Breakwater - Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The cherry on top
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Service and Ambiance:
Our expectations for dinner were not only met, but exceeded! We felt like VIP's and our time at the Breakwater truly made our time at the hotel that much better! Tastefully decorated with artwork in black and white, beautiful lighting, and music though not too loud. A wonderful balance and breath taking view really make this restaurant something to enjoy.
Our expectations for dinner were not only met, but exceeded! We felt like VIP's and our time at the Breakwater truly made our time at the hotel that much better! Tastefully decorated with artwork in black and white, beautiful lighting, and music though not too loud. A wonderful balance and breath taking view really make this restaurant something to enjoy.
The menu:
Don't expect a cluttered menu full of mediocre entrees, but instead a handful of carefully selected entrees that has something for anyone. We savored every bite. My husband ordered the spring salmon that had been caught fresh that morning and it came beautifully prepared with an amazing crab salad on top. And the veggies were to die for!"
Don't expect a cluttered menu full of mediocre entrees, but instead a handful of carefully selected entrees that has something for anyone. We savored every bite. My husband ordered the spring salmon that had been caught fresh that morning and it came beautifully prepared with an amazing crab salad on top. And the veggies were to die for!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 2 for The Breakwater - Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had an overall great dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had an overall great dining experience. Very friendly staff, beautiful view, and delicious food. Hope to come back to the resort soon!"
Dined on 27/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view
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Review 3 for The Breakwater - Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The experience was second
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The experience was second to none! Service was excellent - we felt cared for, right down to the detail of getting salt, ice, housekeeping as needed, etc. can't wait to go again!"
Dined on 27/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 4 for The Breakwater - Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Vancouver Island Gem!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our first visit to the Breakwater and we were delighted to find such a gem close by.
The view is incredible, the resort gardens are spectacular and the whole ambiance was perfect.
The only thing that marred the effect was the fact that there was a large and quite noisy table of ladies enjoying themselves close to our table which rather spoiled the effect of such a nice, intimate place to eat.
However, this was more than made up for by the very attentive service, the delicious food and the excellent wine we chose.
This chef really knows how to prepare and cook fish.
The salmon was mouth-watering and the halibut special equally delicious.
Portions are large so come with a healthy appetite.
Highly recommended by my husband an"
The view is incredible, the resort gardens are spectacular and the whole ambiance was perfect.
The only thing that marred the effect was the fact that there was a large and quite noisy table of ladies enjoying themselves close to our table which rather spoiled the effect of such a nice, intimate place to eat.
However, this was more than made up for by the very attentive service, the delicious food and the excellent wine we chose.
This chef really knows how to prepare and cook fish.
The salmon was mouth-watering and the halibut special equally delicious.
Portions are large so come with a healthy appetite.
Highly recommended by my husband an"
Dined on 24/04/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 5 for The Breakwater - Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had an amazing dinner and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had an amazing dinner and brunch, will definetly recommend your restaurant to all our friends."
Dined on 20/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 6 for The Breakwater - Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The view here is always the best, no matter what the weather. It is a very relaxing atmosphere. This is my fourth time here, and the food is always very good. The smaller portion options for brunch/breakfast works well, and the food is always tasty, well presented and timely. The service each time has been excellent as well."
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 7 for The Breakwater - Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was wonderful.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Everything was wonderful. The meal and the service were excellent and the view is of course spectacular! Definitely a repeat!"
Dined on 17/03/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for The Breakwater - Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great restaurant and location.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great restaurant and location. Food was very nice and lots of west coast food dishes. Not crazy about the Squid Ink Pasta nor the Tuna dish as neither had much flavor at all. However the steak was fabulous and the Double Pork Chop was awesome! The deserts on the menu need some work. Lacking flavour on the Pinapple upside down cake. The coconut cream was basically un tastable. The Lavender Ice cream was very nice."
Dined on 17/03/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 9 for The Breakwater - Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I was very disappointed when
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was very disappointed when we arrived at the restaurant as the menu on the restaurant's website was drasticallly different from the menu at the restaurant. Being a non-seafood eating guest the menu at the restaurant was very limited. As there was only chicken breast, pork chop or a rib eye steak to chose from I chose the steak even though it came with a very small amount of crab legs (which I gave to my daughter). It definately was not worth the $34. The steak was very grissly and was tough. My daughters both had the boilliabase and enjoyed their entres. We have dined at the restaurant on a number of occasions in the past and always enjoyed our dining experience so I was very disappointed this time around."
Dined on 09/03/2013
2007
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Review 10 for The Breakwater - Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
(this is continued from my
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"(this is continued from my private note to restaurant below) I visit the Spa in May. I hav been coming to the Kingfisher for a retreat with friends for 10 years and I remember drooling over the menu for the first 7 years or so and then the last few years I have been disappointed. I love that you serve local organic food and am willing to pay extra for it but I so disappointed in the number of dishes that are available. Please consider adding more selection and some not so fancy food."
Dined on 19/02/2013
2013
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Review 11 for The Breakwater - Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had great evening! Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Had great evening! Service was great and the food even better Thank you"
Dined on 14/02/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 12 for The Breakwater - Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service was good and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service was good and most of the dishes ordered we above average. The only slip was the Firecracker dish which was overcooked and when I mentioned it they comped us a free dessert which was outstanding - house made ice cream and fresh donuts."
Dined on 09/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 13 for The Breakwater - Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had dinner here many times
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had dinner here many times over the year, and brunch, and it's great!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 14 for The Breakwater - Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great restaurant with great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great restaurant with great food and superb service. Our server Christine was excellent and understood my wife's food allergies, which the kitchen then accommodated extremely well. Even our 8 year old granddaughter enjoyed the kids menu."
Dined on 26/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 15 for The Breakwater - Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food! Great service!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food! Great service! Great night!"
Dined on 23/01/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 16 for The Breakwater - Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A very delicious buffet brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A very delicious buffet brunch with a huge selection of wonderfully prepared dishes in a very beautiful and comfortable setting."
Dined on 20/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Breakwater - Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Based on the average of (23) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate