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Sawmill Taphouse, Chemainus, BC

Sawmill Taphouse

4.3 (147)
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
3055 Oak St 201b, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K1

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
WELCOME TO SAWMILL TAPHOUSE AND GRILL

WHAT’S ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT?
Pacific Northwest craft beers, forno oven pizzas. Authentic farm-to-table tapas and appetizers in an incredible atmosphere.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Darcy Creamore
  • Neighborhood
    Chemainus
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 147 people are saying

Sawmill Taphouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Service

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for groups

  • Vancouver Island

    Healthy

  • Vancouver Island

    Neighborhood gem

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Vancouver Island

    Lively

  • Vancouver Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sawmill Taphouse offers a welcoming atmosphere with "friendly service" and an extensive menu, including standout microbrewery options. Guests appreciate the "great menu choices," "delicious fish tacos," and "memorable family visits." While some mention inconsistency, the overall experience is praised for its cozy setting and attentive staff. Reservations recommended due to popularity.
147 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Asked for lemon that we never got, could have filled up water but all in all we loved it. Food was amazing.

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  2. Vesna

    Toronto10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place to grab a bite. We all enjoyed our meals and the micro brewery flight!

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  3. Jo-Ann

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When we arrived we were greeted with warm smiles and ushered to a table by the window. It was perfect. Sunlight streamed in an we had the corner to ourselves making it feel cozy and private. The waitress was patient and attentive. There were six of us. The food was great. I had a southwest salad that was fresh and full of flavour. We had a memorable family Easter visit.

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  4. Joy

    Toronto9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Sawmill is a great restaurant with friendly service and excellent menu choices- for the beer lover there is lots of choice! This is a repeat visit for us. Definitely recommend.

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  5. Celine

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very happy we made a reservation as it was full. Our server was super friendly, the menu has so much to choose from, the fish tacos were delicious. Food came quickly and was wonderfully hot. We shared the Brownie dessert, yum. We would highly recommend the Sawmill Taphouse

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  6. Deborah

    Vancouver1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was nice that we had a booth and restaurant was not too noisy. However there was a stain on the back of the booth seat, and a tear/hole on the material in the booth . One of the bar stools was well worn and looking like it was ready for the dump. The half wall beside our booth was dirty... water/liquid stains on the wall, along the bottom was dirty with what was probably mop water? Not enough attention to detail . My husband used the washroom and said it was not clean. Food was ok, but when you're paying $23 for a pizza you would expect it to be 5 star. The wood fired pizza was runny/mushy in the centre and the dough was not cooked through. The other order was placed wrong and had to wait for the correct order. I don't feel that we will eat there again.

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  7. Brian

    Vancouver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really nice place to eat. Would recommend to others. Good choice of beers on tap!

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  8. Andrew VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, very good service, portions were good. Some of the menu items have changed.

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  9. Dean

    Vancouver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good servers. Took care of us and was attentive throughout. I like the ambience. I ordered the pulled pork mac and cheese and a Caesar. The Caesar was good. The pulled pork mac and cheese was underwhelming. It sounded good, but the ratio of pulled pork to mac and cheese was way off! There was hardly any pulled pork in the dish and the dish was a disappointment for this reason. I think it could be a winner if there was a good helping of pork to mix into the mac and cheese. I’d suggest 1/4 pulled pork to 3/4 mac and cheese. The two small onion rings are a nice garnish, but it wasn’t enough to save this dish. As its currently presented, I can’t recommend this dish to anyone planning to dine at the Sawmill in the future.

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  10. Robin

    Vancouver5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service are always good here - a great place to meet a friend for a 'chatty lunch' - never feel rushed.

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FAQs

Sawmill Taphouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (250) 324-0222.

Sawmill Taphouse is rated 4.3 stars by 147 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
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3055 Oak St 201b, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Chemainus
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Darcy Creamore
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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