Port Browning Marina Resort + Pub

Pender Island, British Columbia

The particularly attractive French waitress (Sabrina I shall remember you until humanity fades into the sands of time???) deserves five stars, she was a fantastic server! However, the manager snubbed us our second visit (what the heck!?) which is why I am leaving only two stars. This place used to have so much character and great vibes before the ill-attempted gentrification.

Not great value. $8 for three and a half deep fried dill pickle spears. When I indicated that I was surprised to see such a small portion, the server said that the half was a bonus and there is normally only three. She then ignored our table for the rest of the evening. I get that it's a gulf island and that inflation is bonkers right now but to pay over $2 for a quarter of a pickle in a little batter is lunacy. Head up the road to Jo's instead.

Decent place for pub food. Competitive prices and a nice view of the water.

The mussels is really fresh and tasty! great portion. Seem like big hit for the locals. Nice view

Portions are big. Clam chowder is filling. Fish & Chips is so-so as the batter on the fish is not crispy. Lovely environment and good service though.

We stopped here for lunch before leavening the island to head back home on yesterday. 17 adults and 4 kids. We are all double vaccinated and respected the precaution rules but we got a lot of glare from one staff for simply talking to each other. Took them long time to bring the food which was understandable since they are usually slow I assume, but food was mediocre. The fish and chips was terrible, more fried dough & burnt fries. We paid premium price for a fast food quality experience. Seems very nice people but not so much customer service skills. I understand we disturbed their routine and peace but we were just a big group looking for a decent food. Won't come back here again. Sorry.

Nice place to have lunch. Camping available and marina to dock a boat. Not many gluten free options available but they do offer gluten free buns.

Wow, just a fantastic experience dining here. The views are jaw dropping, such a nice pub, worth the wait on a Saturday night. Our server Kyle, was the right amount of sass and hilarity, couldn't have asked for anything more. Keep up the great work!