Tyee Pub & Lounge at Painter's Lodge — Restaurant in Campbell River

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Hidden Gem with Breathtaking Views & Unforgettable Vibes!

The Tyee Pub at Painter’s Lodge is an absolute gem in Campbell River — a perfect blend of rustic West Coast charm, delicious food, and postcard-worthy views. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, this place is a must.

The setting is spectacular: perched right on the water, with panoramic views of Discovery Passage and Quadra Island. We visited at sunset and were completely in awe — the golden light shimmering over the water while fishing boats passed by was nothing short of magical.

The service was friendly, warm, and attentive without being intrusive. The staff made us feel genuinely welcome and even shared great local tips.

Now the food — wow! Their menu is fresh and satisfying. We tried the fish tacos and the crispy cauliflower bites, and both were spot on — flavourful, perfectly cooked, and beautifully presented. The drinks were equally impressive, especially their local beer selection and creative cocktails.

What makes the Tyee Pub truly stand out is the vibe: relaxed, cozy, and so connected to the natural beauty around it. Whether you’re out on the patio or inside near the fireplace, there’s a calming, down-to-earth atmosphere that just feels good.

Highly recommend this place for date night, weekend lunch, or just an evening out with friends and family. We’ll definitely be back — this place is a slice of West Coast...

Our party of 6 were seated near the rear of the restaurant despite it being empty except for another table. For a Saturday night we were surprised at the lack of patrons. The service was extremely slow considering how few patrons were dining here. We started with the creole shrimp appetizer (which was the only palatable item we ordered) and the caprese salad (which was basically Costco's mozzarella cheese sliced with a few cherry tomatoes with a drizzle of Nona's balsamic dressing). Our main entrées were overpriced and poorly executed. We had the rib steak (very tough, lacked flavour) which was not worth $45. A Keg steak will seem like filet mignon in comparison to this cut. We also had the seafood risotto which was overly salty. The chef should taste all of the food before serving. For $49, it was outrageous for this quality. The bison pie was also lacking in flavor and the texture was really grainy. On top of this, we were charged an automatic 18% gratuity for no service! I don't recommend coming to this place. It is far from fine dining. Note the pics of food look way better than they tasted (I just happened to have a good camera which makes the dishes appear...

I was staying at the painted Lodge for one night while in town for work and decided to try out the restaurant downstairs at the hotel. When I arrived at the restaurant a little after 6 p.m. I was the only one in the restaurant as that is the time when they open. I was seated by the window which has a beautiful view of the water and surrounding area where you can watch boats coming and going and see planes landing.

The Wait staff was very friendly and allowed me to order my drinks and food items quickly. The waitress had suggested the salmon on the menu was one of her favorites so I tried it out. When the food arrived I was very impressed with the plating Style and serving portions. The fish was cooked perfectly but I was a little disappointed with the vegetables accompanying the plate as they seem to have been overcooked or under a heat lamp a little too long. When I mentioned it to my waitress they were very quick to accommodate and with no hesitation took the plate back to the chef and discussed the issue. Within minutes I was brought a new plate of food with updated vegetables that were cooked perfectly. I would definitely check this...