Dining out in the Comox Valley can be as formal or casual as you like. Whether you crave an elegant candle-lit dinner served on a crisp white tablecloth or a quick snack from a roadside cappuccino bar, the Comox Valley has an eating establishment to suit every taste and budget.

The Comox Valley is home to over 80 restaurants including pubs with nautical themes, trendy cafes complete with internet access and art work by local artists, and fast food outlets with convenient play areas for children.

Many restaurants offer fresh seafood (including the famous Fanny Bay oysters), exotic meats from nearby farms (fallow deer venison, emu and ostrich) and local produce in season. Several restaurants also specialize in ethnic dishes (Japanese, German, Italian, Thai, Indian, Tibetan, Mexican and Mediterranean), organic produce and home baked goods.