Restaurants

Cowabunga Cones

New Zealand style creamery selling delicious soft-serve ice cream blended with real fruit! They also have retro arcade games and soft drinks. Bonus, enjoy a discount when adding ice cream cones to your tube rental through the Tube Shack!

53 North Shore Drive

Lakeside Sushi

Cute and cozy sushi restaurant with great service and a chill vibe. Try out some of their delicious rolls named after local areas like the Honeymoon Bay Roll! If sushi’s not your thing, they also have great noodle based dishes!

#2 - 78 Cowichan Lake Road

Youbou Bar & Grill

Just a couple minutes from Lake Cowichan, the Youbou Bar & Grill is well worth the drive. They focus on local ingredients, wineries, and breweries and have delicious burgers, pizza, sandwiches, salads, and more! They also have an outdoor patio with an incredible view of the lake and mountains. If you’re lucky, you’ll probably see the local herd of elk too!

10524 Youbou Road

Little Town Pizza

Delicious pizza with gluten free and vegan options as well as wings, sides, salads, and drinks. They offer pickup and delivery in Lake Cowichan, Honeymoon Bay, Mesachie, Youbou, and Skutz Falls!

39 King George Street

Tim Hortons

Canadian chain for signature premium-blend coffee, plus light fare, pastries & breakfast sandwiches.

37 North Shore Road

Garden Made

Adorable bubble tea and smoothie shop which also offers healthy salads and snacks. They are also a plant store!

92 South Shore Road

Jakes at the Lake

A family restaurant with an awesome patio overlooking the lake and river. They’ve got delicious lunch and dinner menus with tons of options for kids as well. Located just above the Tube Shack, they’re a great option for before or after your float!

109 South Shore Road

J&V’s Diner

If it’s burgers and pizza you are craving, head to J & V’s! This American Diner styled eatery has a great selection of all your favourite lunch and dinner items as well as 49 flavours of milkshakes to try.

162 South Shore Road

The Window

A cute takeout window with delicious food! They update the menu regularly so look out for their awesome Breakfast Bun, Fish & Chips, Tacos, and Cinnamon Buns. They’re great if you want to grab something for the car ride home!

169 South Shore Road

The Market Cafe

Located in Country Grocer, the Market Cafe is convenient for grabbing a bite before or after grocery shopping. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and great breakfast and lunch options!

83 Cowichan Lake Road

Subway

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

108B South Shore Road

Butler’s Pantry Bake Shop

Small bakery tucked inside Butler Locksmith with incredible bread, muffins, scones, and so much more!

122 South Shore Road

Ed’s Coffeehouse

Small-town coffeehouse with the best coffees, teas, and treats. Ed and staff are super knowledgeable about the area and always up for a chat! In summer try out their Blackberry Mint Lemonade or Iced Lattes and in winter a Mocha or Eggnog Latte!

67 South Shore Road

The Riverside Pub + River Cafe

As its name suggests, the Riverside is right on the Cowichan River, and even has a dock down at the water! The cafe serves up breakfast and coffee and the pub side has lunch, dinner, drinks, and often has some form of entertainment happening!

56 North Shore Drive

The Cow

Family run restaurant with a dog friendly patio! They’re known for their delicious burgers but also have sandwiches, salads, pasta, and so much more! Plus, if you go between 12 and 4, they offer bunch bowls!

51 North Shore Road

Mountain Man

Hard scoop ice cream shop open from May to September. They have a covered outdoor seating area and lots of flavour options. Located along the main strip, they’re close to the Tube Shack and other stores.

99 South Shore Road