Restaurants

A girl holding a cup of real fruit ice cream in a waffle cone, smiling and extending it towards the camera, standing outside a shop with a cow-themed cartoon decal on the window that says 'Cowabunga Cones' and 'New Zealand Style Creamery'.

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

Exterior of Lakeside Sushi restaurant with brick facade, large windows, and a green awning that reads 'LAKESIDE SUSHI.'

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

A multi-story wooden building with a red metal roof, surrounded by lush green trees. The building features balconies and large windows. In the foreground, there is a stone fountain with wooden sculptures in the water, and a pathway leading to the building. The area has decorative plants and outdoor lighting.

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.

10524 Youbou Road

Exterior of Little Town Pizza restaurant with large windows displaying the restaurant's logo, with a mountain in the background.

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

A Tim Hortons restaurant with a parking lot in front, cars parked outside, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.

Tim Hortons

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

37 North Shore Road

Front window of a shop with a sign that says 'GARDEN MADE' and plant decorations inside, with hanging purple and green flowers outside.

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

A large building with a brown roof and a tower with signs indicating lakefront and casual dining. The building has a dark exterior with a porch and stairs leading to the entrance, surrounded by landscaped bushes and trees.

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

Night view of J&V's Burgers & Pizza restaurant with illuminated signage and window displays, showing the entrance and part of the sidewalk outside.

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

A food stand named 'The Window' with a doorway window, a menu board, a small shelf with canned drinks, and a small outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and table.

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

Front of a grocery store labeled 'Country Grocer' with a parking lot in front, surrounded by mountains and a blue sky with clouds.

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 restaurant on a corner with a ramp, large front windows, and a white railing, situated on a sloped street with crosswalks.

Subway

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

108B South Shore Road

Display case with assorted baked goods, including cakes, cupcakes, and brownies, along with bottled drinks. Handwritten signs indicate prices and flavors such as raspberry crumble squares, carrot walnut cupcakes, hazelnut cupcakes, and sausage rolls. The case is located near a window with a partly cloudy sky visible outside.

Butler’s Pantry Bake Shop

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

122 South Shore Road

Front view of Ed's Coffee House with an orange awning, two pink Adirondack chairs, flowering plants, and an open sign. To the right of the door, the number 67 is displayed, and there are outdoor tables with umbrellas.

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

A two-story building with a beige and black exterior, large glass windows, a covered porch with wooden support beams, and an outdoor staircase leading to the upper floor, set in a grassy area with small bushes and tall trees in the background.

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

Exterior of Cow Cafe at Lake Cowichan with outdoor seating, red and white umbrellas, and people dining.

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

Exterior view of Mountain Man Ice Cream shop with a sign featuring a bearded man holding an axe, wearing a red plaid shirt. The shop has green siding, a large window with a black and white image of a child eating ice cream, and a door with a logo. A Canadian flag is draped in front, and sidewalk signs display ice cream prices.

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

Fast food restaurant with signage that reads 'Home of the Burger Family,' featuring orange and white exterior with a black pickup truck parked in front.

A&W

Fast-food outlet serving up namesake root beer, plus burgers, chicken & fries.

96 Wellington Road

A sidewalk view of a small storefront with blue signs reading 'Waffles', 'Bread', and 'Donuts' outside, and a neon 'Open' sign in the window. Parked cars line the street, and there are mountains and trees in the background on an overcast day.

Island Pastry Haus

Waffles, coffee, and assorted baked goods and pastries including croissants, cakes, macaroons, and pretzels!

93 South Shore Road