Consistently satisfying dinner experience , I dine here about twice a month in the winter when I visit Gabriola for the weekend. The quality and presentation of the meals , the service and the atmosphere always make for an enjoyable time. The soups are especially good. Although I mostly eat alone here , I have been with 2 to six people and we have all had the same level of satisfaction.
- Visited February 2017
Ron Gabriola, BC August 29, 2016
Unassuming restaurant in the main village area with contemporary decor, varied but not over-extensive menu. Food was phenomenal. Wife had a burger and I had a canzone. Burger was obviously freshly hand made on excellent foccacia bun. My calone was incredible with a slightly sweet dough and lots of filling. Service was very good. Will definitely return.
BiliBob August 29, 2016
Sophisticated ambiance and menu - ranging from gourmet pizzas to lovely fish, burgers, and pasta dishes. Great looking interior - contemporary with buffed concrete floors and attractive booths and tables. A real gem on Gabriola Island. You'll think you're dining in NY. Popular, so call ahead. Honestly, think this place is why the real estate market here is booming with Vancouver transplants. - and Americans from the East Coast! Great place!
Maureen K August 29, 2016
Excellent food! Amazing Service! Cold beer!! Bacon! You must go here. This is better food, colder beverages and better service than I have had in elite restaurants in many big centres throughout North America. Do yourself and EXTREME FAVOUR and go here. Get off your boat. Get off the ferry. Take your car. Whatever. Gabriola is an island. The road goes around it. You can't help but find this restaurant. IT WILL BE WORTH IT!! There were five of us. We each ordered something different and cross-sampled. All meals delicious. Our server was attentive, effective and very pleasant. What more needs to be said.
Don V August 29, 2016
Special trip to the Gabe JUST FOR THE BEST PIZZA. I'd recommend trying them all! ☆☆☆☆☆
When we lived on the island we would pop in often for a Burger on the go but the first time we had a pizza they're was no turning back.
I've live abroad and tasted many a pizza an these are top drawer for sure.Visited September 2015Zoe Jean G March 2, 2016
This is one of the best meals I have ever had. It was a Valentines Day special menu. 3 courses and 3 or 4 choices per course. My appetizer was a salad and beef carpaccio that was decadent. Main was pork belly with fresh beans on a vegetable puree with an unbelievable demi-glace. Desert was a trio of different chocolate deserts that I was "almost" too full to finish. Friendly service, awesome food, and good value for how good the dinner was.
Danno Nanaimo March 2, 2016
Woodfire Restaurant and Catering were recommended to us for a large group that we were hosting on Gabriola Island this past week. Chris and Sharon were great to work with, very accommodating and helpful, and the food was fantastic!
They kept a large crew, some with dietary restrictions, fed and happy for three days (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with a delicious and varied menu.
Would absolutely recommend them for any catering needs you may have.
BC Sport Fishing Group Harrison Hot Springs March 2, 2016
I find the service, friendly, informative and efficient. They are not subservient; they are professional. I value this. They take pride in their work and they care for each other from the owners to the management to the wait staff (I imagine to the kitchen staff as well, but haven't been back there!)
Gabriola Island March 2, 2016
The restaurant is beautiful & cozy with great staff & service. I can't say enough about the wood fired pizza and how delicious and unique it is. My husband ordered a 10" 'Decourcy' and I had the 10" 'Dragon's Keep'. Both were amazing and more than enough food… we were full. All the rest of the food that we saw being brought out of the kitchen also looked wonderful too. The owner and staff were all really friendly and helpful. If we lived on Gabriola island we would surely come for dinner here often!
Cranstonator Saskatoon February 25, 2016
Having never been to Gabriola Island, but realizing it is a rather smallish community, I was not expecting much in the way of fine dining when I recently visited there. Well, the Woodfire proved me very wrong. Our waitress (Sharon) was charming, helpful and accommodating. My wife and I started with an amazing seafood chowder soup (for her) and the Charcuterie plate for me (this could be a meal in itself!). DW ordered the Pizza special of the day (spinach, chicken breast, grape tomatoes, pesto and roasted garlic, mozzeralla and brie). In a word...scrumptious. I had the panko and pine crusted halibut with roasted red pepper butter and sautéed vegetables. We couldn't do dessert and they packed up half the pizza to go (it was wonderful for lunch the next day). 2 pints of amazing beer and an outstanding Caesar cocktail for a $90.00 bill. Would love to return!
Alberta Bob Strathmore, Calgary February 25, 2016
