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At Haida Way Restaurant, we pride ourselves on offering a cozy and accessible dining experience for everyone. Located on the picturesque Trans-Canada Highway in Chemainus, BC, our establishment is beloved for its inviting atmosphere and diverse menu. From scrumptious breakfast omelettes to delightful lunch specials and hearty dinner options, there's something for every palate. We focus on fresh, local ingredients, ensuring every dish, like our celebrated oyster burger and flavorful curry chicken, delivers a memorable culinary experience. With friendly service and a welcoming vibe, Haida Way is a perfect stop for families, solo diners, and tourists alike. Your happy tummy awaits!Photos
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Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Haida Way Restaurant
Review highlights
Based on 593 reviewsHaida Way Restaurant is widely praised for its generous portions of flavorful, classic dishes and a welcoming, nostalgic atmosphere that has remained consistent over the years. Patrons frequently highlight the attentive and friendly service, with staff often recognized for their warmth and dedication. The restaurant’s cleanliness and spacious, unpretentious setting contribute to a comfortable dining experience. Many appreciate the affordable and diverse menu options, making it a reliable stop for both locals and travelers. While its decor and style evoke a traditional diner feel, this simplicity is seen as refreshing and comforting amid more modern alternatives. Overall, Haida Way is valued for its quality food, strong community ties, and consistent service quality.
The curry, shrimp, and chicken rice are awesome! Portions are generous and delicious!!The waiters are enthusiastic, attentive, and thoughtful, making you very satisfied!
Finally stopped here after years of driving by.A great diner. Plenty of room. Very clean and tidy. Service is quite quick at busy times, given lowish staff numbers.Nice big affordable menu, that's very tasty.Certainly aim to stop again.
The Haida Way has a truck stop kind of feel to it. Simple decor, great food, great service. The basics can be so refreshing in a world of neon signs and food delivery. It hasn't changed at all in the 35 years I've been going there, and that's a good thing.. In fact the same hostess that has served 5 generations of my family still works there. And if you should know anything about the Haida Way it's this: the curried chicken is famous from one tip of this island to the other. I regularly hear people talk about driving hours just to sit and have the curried chicken. In fact, in all those years, I've never eaten anything else from their menu.. it's that good.
My husband and I were looking for somewhere to eat and we have passed by this place countless times so I suggested that we try it out......I have to say that it is the best place we have been to in a very long time.......the food is wonderful the prices are very decent but the best is Kathy.......she is absolutely the best......so very friendly and kind.....so many more wonderful things to say about her......we were here last night and was so great we had to come back today
We haven't been to the Haida Way since the pandemic started. Used to come for breakfast regularly. I was somewhat dismayed by the reviews and worried that maybe it was not the same place with the same food we were used to.Went for breakfast this Saturday morning and am very pleased to say we had a wonderful experience. The restaurant is sparkling clean and the atmosphere is calm and peaceful. Waitress was friendly and competent. Food was as we remembered it, a little more expensive but that was to be expected.Scrambled eggs done perfectly, real hash browns, otherwise known as fried potatoes, 4 substantial slices of bacon for me, 4 really nice pork sausages that my husband enjoyed with gusto. Sourdough toast and coffee refills as needed.All-in-all a wonderful, relaxed Saturday morning, we will be back.Sorry, no pictures of the food this time, we ate it all. Next time I'll stop to take some pictures first.
We had a wonderful breakfast at the Haida Way! The service was excellent (shout out to Janet!) and the hash browns were exactly what I have been hoping for - cooked on the flat top, with one side gold brown and crispy, the other soft and creamy. Perfect roadside diner.
Haida way has a rustic charm and friendly staff. Our server was timely and cheerful. We had the beef dip and stir-fry. Mine (the beef dip) had a fresh bun and just the right amount of beef. The fries were crisp with a perfect crunch on the outside. The dip was not as dark colored as I am used to seeing but had good flavor. The color threw me off thinking it was watered down but had great taste. The stir fry was so yummy my wife cleaned the whole plate with just the right mix of veggies. (some just fill the plate with bell peppers, this was not the case here). All in all I Would recomend the place. The table tops could use a refresh. Enjoyed the food and service!
My first experience was 5 star ratings! The servers are excellent did an excellent job. The food was also amazing, I never tried oyster burger ever anywhere else except in this place and for the first time. Surprisingly, it taste amazing! It went well with the soups too. Great lunch means happy tummy!
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Opening hours
- Monday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday (Today) 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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