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Sawmill Taphouse, Chemainus, BC

Sawmill Taphouse

4.5 (153)
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
3055 Oak St 201b, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K1

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 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 153 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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 is a vibrant spot offering a diverse menu with standout items like "amazing fish tacos" and a range of draft beers. Guests appreciate the "super friendly" service and cozy ambiance. While some dishes may not meet expectations, many visitors highlight "great food and a memorable atmosphere."
153 Reviews
  1. Haley

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great experience, we were there for a friend catchup, and our server really read the room and gave us space after drinks and before ordering! Service was awesome and food was amazing! Still thinking about my pulled pork sandwich. 10/10 would recommend.

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  2. June VIP

    Vancouver65 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were very good. Only complaint was the noise level which was so high we couldn't hear the people across the table from us.

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  3. Alison

    Vancouver4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great lunch here before going to Chemainus Theatre. Their pizzas are excellent, and there is a great selection of drinks. Overall, the service was very friendly. The only negative was when the server tried to clear away our plates while we were still eating. I was still chewing, and my husband still had some food left on his plate and clearly hadn't finished. Otherwise, it was a positive experience, and I would go again, but please wait until we finish next time!

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  4. Jeremy VIP

    Vancouver22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pizza was lukewarm and the bottom crust was soggy. Not much tomato sauce. The Caesar salad was run-of-the-mill.

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  5. Heather

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food for mother,s day,fried chicken burger and fries were the bomb,highly recommend it and cannot wait to get it again !!!

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  6. Heather

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a lovely way to end an evening here in chemainus,great fish tacos and margaritas!!!

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

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

Sawmill Taphouse is rated 4.5 stars by 153 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Sawmill Taphouse

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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