There are many fantastic restaurants up and down the sunshine coast. We are highlighting four of them this issue. They not only serve delightful dishes but also have amazing views for you to enjoy the lengthy summer hours.
Located at the very northern end of the Sunshine Coast, LAUGHING OYSTER RESTAURANT is perched with a lookout above Okeover Inlet. Executive Chef David Bowes has designed a delicious menu, with choices for all to enjoy. He serves up soups, appetizers, salads, bistro meals, entrees, and delectable desserts. The Roast Garlic and Wild Mushroom soup contains seven kinds of mushrooms from local forests. His Cajun Bouillabaisse is filled with seafood in a spicy prawn and beer broth, served on rice. Save room for the Lemon Semifredo to savour while you watch the evening light change. Laughing Oyster also provides catering along the northern section of the Sunshine Coast.
10052 Malaspina Road, Powell River | laughingoyster.ca
COASTAL COOKERY in Powell River overlooks the Strait of Malaspina. It’s open from 11:30am until late, every day. The menu is a mix of traditional and modern twists. Favourites are the Confit Duck Wings, thomey Backyard Beer Can Chicken, and flavourful Rendang Beef Ribs. The Cookery Smash Burger is another, filled with two 2.5 oz patties, cheese, smoked bacon, grilled onion, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and sauce, all spilling out of a fresh potato bun with fries. Now you’re full! Casual fare, starters, sharing plates, plenty of options for gluten-free and vegan meals, and substitutions are all available. There is also a wide selection of cocktails, mocktails, wines, and beers to sip while you enjoy the view.
4553 Marine Avenue, Powell River | coastalcookery.com
JOE’S ON THE BEACH boasts breathtaking views from virtually every seat in the house. It’s open from breakfast through dinner, Monday through Sunday, so you can catch something delicious any time of day, any day of the week. Breakfast sandwiches, bowls, bennies, and plates will fill empty stomachs for a day of exploring the Coast. Stop in after your morning paddle at Davis Bay to refuel with lunch. Happy Hour runs from 3-5pm and after 8pm for snacks and drinks shared with friends. Dinner service offers an array of seafood, burgers, steak, salads, and bowls. Joe’s caters to carnivores, vegans, and gluten-freers with their menu selections, and accommodates other preferences as they can. The bright and airy restaurant and good food make it a pleasant addition to Sunshine Coast eateries.
4748 Sunshine Coast Highway, Sechelt | joesonthebeach.com
At the opposite end of the Coast we have THE PINK HOUSE BISTRO, located in Lower Gibsons. This intimate bistro, decorated in beautiful jewel tones, opens Wednesday through Saturday evenings for dinner only. After being seated, you will want to pick from a list of hand-crafted cocktails and fauxtails as you wait for your first dish to arrive. Plates are centred around sharing, and there are gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. While a small menu, the dishes are expertly crafted and full of complex flavours. Their hummus is creamy with flecks of fresh herbs and pickled chickpeas. The Crispy Za’tar Chicken is moist and subtly sweet from fermented garlic honey. Round out the evening with something from the dessert menu, an espresso, and a great conversation.
#201-280 Gower Point Road, Lower Gibsons | thepinkhousebistro.ca
