Locals - Courtenay

An exquisite experience! Walking through a delightful garden area complete with sweet bunnies; entering into the charming interior exuding warmth, this will be a favorite for every occasion. The Jumbo Prawns Scallop Thai Curry are beyond words!Perfectly cooked, scrumptiousness in every bite. Impeccable service and added delights as we were served a smoked salmon canape'and a decadent chocolate truffle. Welcome surprises to a stellar evening. Don't miss out on fabulous locally sourced cuisineprepared to perfection!

This restaurant has an old rustic fine dining vibe to it. We came here on a Saturday afternoon and it was busy. I like that they offered a brunch option along with their normal menu. We got the Salish Sea Omelette and the Seafood Pasta, both of which were delicious. Our waitress also brought us some complimentary mini blueberry muffins which were so tasty. I probably would've bought some to take home if it was on the menu. I also liked that they gave out some chocolate mints at the end of our meal. Overall a decent restaurant with tasty dishes for a little above average price.

I love that locals sources their food from the Valley. I also love the house that it's located in. The food is good, it just doesn't leave me wanting more.

Ambience here is nice, and the patio area has a nice array of space heaters and nice views of foliage outside. Staff were quick to seat us but just ok on speed there-after, and down-right slow to pay. Might be due to staffing shortages. The food is good, but nothing great (other reviews that describe how this place's best feature is the ambience are spot on. We had the salmon sandwich which was quite good. We opted for the Caesar Salad which was probably the high point for the food. The seafood crepe was not good at all and we couldn't even eat half of it. It seems like it's smeared in yellow mustard, cheese, and just wasn't appealing. Try some other places in Courtenay before Locals.

Locals is located next door to the Old House hotel. Located near the mouth of the Puntledge River, this heritage building provides a warm and intimate atmosphere. Finding Locals was a very accidental, but pleasant discovery when we were staying in Courtney. The indoor dining room was fully booked on a Friday evening but there was plenty of room on the inviting large, scenic patio surrounded by a beautiful garden and walking path. The service was fantastic. After being seated, within a couple of minutes, we had a pleasant server who brought water and took our drink order and delivered it within minutes. Our server was also polite and informed about the food and wine choices. After discussing the menu, we decided on the Comox Valley charcuterie boardand beef tenderloin. Unfortunately, we dove into the charcuterie board and forgot to take a picture. The pasta accompanying the beef tenderloin was al dente with a phenomenal mushroom beef sauce. The beef was tender and melted in your mouth. I would order this dish again! We had a wonderful experience and would recommend it to anyone in Courtney or visiting from out of town!