Went twice...I am vegetarian so I had salads. Both times there was so much old veggies in it that I couldn't eat it. I never went back for a 3 rd time.

GREAT RESTAURANT IN COMOX!
I really recommend anything with seafood. Their burgers are great and all but since there are next to a marina and the ocean... Plus they have great seafood.
The seafood chowder is really what drives me to this place. It's one of the best.
The oysters were great. The halibut fish & chips. Coconut curry cod. Anyway you get the idea.
Great place with great food.

Pretty much the best fish tacos I've ever had! And that's saying a lot. I'm from Arizona and spend a lot of time in Mexico, but the unique fish tacos at Blackfish were delicious combining prawns and lingcod with jalapeño oil and wasabi aioli! Yum! We also had the won ton soup. Also quite good. Huge bowl with tons of prawns and veggies!

Steak and prawns were tasty and cooked to my specifications. The waitress was nice enough. Will try this place again when it's not a peak dining period because I couldn't hear my partner across the table.

I went to the Blackfin had the soup...
Chicken cordon blue... amazing...
Who would have thunk... Yummy

I just had the best blackened salmon and side dinner salad... it was excellent... perfectly cooked and very reasonably priced. I just wish I had taken a photo!

You cannot beat the view, the best in the valley
Thankfully they have changed up some of the wall decor
The server was OK, never really got the feeling that she cared. I ordered a bowl of clam chowder, that was scalding, not necessary.
The clam chowder was tasty. I've been here before, and usually things go better for

Loved the view , delicious food. Very friendly and prompt service. I love when they bring water right when we are seated!...and then quickly followup with the drink order! Great, relaxing, delicious meal.

I had a bit of a disappointing dining experience here the other day. The menu was a bit different than what was online, and they didn't have the turkey burger I wanted. I wanted to try the chicken burger, but to have it grilled instead of fried- the server told me they can't do that as it's a frozen prepared burger. I chose the Montrealer. It was sooo dry. Like dry bread and meat were the only... more

Great food and a beautiful, cozy little gig with a killer view. By far one of the best mojitos I've ever had. Slightly on the pricier side, but you get what you pay for. I've found the staff can sometimes be standoffish, and come off a little haughty. Once I came in for dinner with a group of 3 without making a reservation and the hostess gave us a "you guys are d@!%!**#s" look, before turning... more

Great atmosphere, great service, great food. Very impressed with everything. Have the mussels in the Thai cream sauce, great appetizer, but next time I am just ordering two or three.

I loved coming here 5 years ago, however after visiting during my travels back up the island I have switched my tune and have witnessed a decline in service.
It is not due to food because we did not even give it that much time, we left. Maybe the lack of service was due the fact we were weary, and not dressed to impress (or tip.) We had been traveling from Vancouver all the way up island. I... more

Four of us went out for dinner on a Friday evening. Place was very busy, luckily we had reservations. Atmosphere was nice over looking Comox Marina. Waitress was pleasant and helpful. Food was timely. Caesar salad app- good. better Parmesan and some bacon would have improvedSeafood chowder was outstanding. On of the best we'd ever had. Fish and chips was good. Lots of chips, fish price a bit... more

What a wonderful pub. I have a huge (read: massive) affinity for dark wood and carpet in pubs... clearly we were made for each other.

Easily accessible location with lots of parking, just enough seating inside with a great patio. This place is a solid step above regular pub fare. They have the standards like meat pies and wins, but they also carry local specialties like local oysters and... more

Such a great restaurant with a big selection of food. I had the banana coconut cod with mango curry sauce that was unbelievable , so so good . My husband had the schnitzel and was given two big pieces of veal with the best mashed potatoes he said he's ever had , what amazed us both was both our meals stayed hot till the very end. Staff very nice and good at recommending what is popular , thank... more

A wonderful setting to enjoy a meal. The wine list is robust and the food has been outstanding on every visit. My one criticism is that most of the seafood is fried and there aren't many options for fresh fish on the menu.

We hadn't been in awhile so made reservations to check it out once more. We arrived at 630 and it was packed with people waiting for seats. We were seated immediately and ordered drinks. They took a bit of time to arrive but understandable given the number of people. We ordered our starter - baked brie with flatbread. It came incredibly quickly which was good as we were hungry. It's hard to... more

The ladies are great, always attentive to my every whim.The burgers are great and I like the big fries.My wife raves about the ceasar salad.The views are great. Summer on the patio is a great place for me to bring the men after my dive crew finishes work.They always appreciate the quick refills on the beer while Im buying. Hmm.Reasonable prices, good service, lots of food on the plate and the... more

Loved this spot on the marina and had a delicious meal! Everything from the Caesar to start through the main course and dessert was fantastic. The views also make this spot extra-special, and I appreciated a large wine list and food menu that offered many seafood options. Would highly recommend.

The most beautiful room and view in the Valley! The food is exceptional, as well as the service and care to detail. The owners are always present and amazing. If you are ever in the area, The Blackfin is a must!

Service and view were fabulous.  The food is terrible though.  All of the entrees come with same flavourless side dishes, chemical tasting reheated mashed potatoes, bland carrots and mushy zucchini. No seasoning at all. Main meat dishes tasted like reheated cafeteria food. The mussel appetizers sauce was like a thick white sauce with no flavour. I think they just cook the mussels in a huge... more

Got the BC Sockeye Salmon. Was overcooked and was a tail piece. What a joke. Please don't ever come here. Food is overpriced as well.

After a grueling day on our bicycles, we arrived at the splendid Blackfin Pub, a welcome haven from the wind and rain, to find it bustling. We waited a mere 10 minutes in our bright spandex ensembles, sped along by a quick and attentive bar service. We got a seat amongst starry eyed lovers spending a Friday evening in a cozy date environment. The real romance happened when we first bit into our... more

Good upscale pub grub.  Amazing view.  Good service.  The lighting is difficult, don't know if it is the glare but it can be hard to see in there.

Had a great experience with Grama here last week when we were in Comox valley. Accommodated all of our special needs. Service was excellent.

Awesome food, awesome people! (And a great view)

Read the reviews and thought we would give it a try, was not disappointed. Halibut & chip were great and the Angel apple spice was also great. Went there again the next night. Had steak sandwich, my wife had pasta. Both were very tasty.
Service was very good both nights. Food came out very fast. Definitely will come again next time in Comox area.

we last visited tha blackfin a number of years ago . we live south of unionbay. my wife had a belini drink I coffee. my wife had stuffed Yorkshire I cod and chips, both looked great when when they arrived, the fish batter was really thick, The inside was not cooked still wet and cold the amount of fish was pathetic,so dry. coffee was ok .     should have went to the ROYSTOWN in Royston better... more

This place refused to serve us because we had our child with us and we were told that although they serve food it is up to the 'owner's discretion' to allow children. Age discrimination is a still a form of discrimination. Ridiculous that a family can't eat in an establishment that serves food because they also serve beer? What year is it?

While the food was fine, even quite fresh and tasty, the length of time required to prepare a couple of simple wraps seemed very long. Thankfully the views offered respite from the long wait.

Was here a couple of years ago and it was fantastic, not so much anymore! The service was adequate but the food was generic, commercially processed and mediocre. The crab stuffed chicken breast was heavily breaded and something you'd get in the frozen section of Costco as was the artichoke dip. The garlic mashed potaoes had no garlic flavour and had that boxed consistency. The Chicken club... more

I had the special seafood Ceasar salad & it had the most mushy, overcooked, tasteless salmon & some other unrecognized fish I have ever experienced! I say experienced because I cannot say I have ever tasted because the all of the fish was TASTELESS!!! Thank god the wine was good. The crowd noise overwhelmed the very loud, for a "restaurant", rock music. It truly is a PUB and cannot be called a... more

Food was ok. Service was deplorable.. if the bartender paid half the attention she did to her customers as her tattoos...then we might have had a decent experience. One of the worst service experiences ever.

Thought I would keep it light tonight, so I ordered seafood chowder and a steak salad.
Seafood chowder was a glorified cream of mushroom soup with three pieces of fish and tone of mushrooms!. It had no flavour and was all creamy broth. The steak sandwich was served with perfectly cooked asparagus and a tougher than usual medium rare steak.
The wine was terrible but this is my fault, I should... more

Not So Happy Birthday...

My husband usually takes me to the Kingfisher on my birthday, and it's always lovely, but we're vegetarians and often end up spending a fortune and not having much of a selection in terms of food. This year, I wanted to go someplace with a wider selection of vegetarian items and friends suggested the Blackfin Pub. My husband had been there with friends and agreed that... more

A BAD EXPERIENCE.

We were very disappointed. We ate here a couple of years ago and had a good experience, but this time both our meals were bad.

My wife had bacon wrapped scallops. We had to send them back because they were so over cooked. They did them over and they weren't overcooked the second time, but they were not very good. I suspect they were a manufactured food service item and not... more

The first place we eat when we get to the island. Love the chowder and the patio. Best view on earth :)

Nice View and Food

Great view on the patio. Had the Clam Chowder and Seafood Club .Yummy! Staff we friendly We'll be back next time we're back in the area.

1st lunch out with my husband only - after baby #3

Since we were visiting my parents on thre island - they offered to watch all 3 kids. My husband is a Newfie & lives fresh seafood so we wanted to try here. Views of the harbor are post card worthy, food & service - no. My husband had fish & chips - tasted frozen & just not right. I had... more

Excellent Food With A View

I visited an old dear friend of mine and we dropped into the Black Fin for dinner. The service was very good - the food was excellent. we were attended to by Nikki who was very attentive, without being too fussy - I am sure you know what I mean.
I had the fish & chips - which was well... more

What Have I Done

I can never enjoy plain macaroni again! Not after having the Crab Mac & Cheese at the Blackfin Pub. This dish was amazing. Great taste and served piping hot. Crispy baked top. I will never enjoy plain macaroni and cheese again. I am certain that none will ever top the Blackfin Crab Macaroni and Cheese that I just had.

Incredible

MY WIFE AND I ENJOYED TWO INCREDIBLE MEALS. TASTY, extremely well prepared, excellent service, friendly, veggies were done to a tee. Wife had fish, I had veal, we were both impressed and we eat out a fair bit.
Would recommend this to anyone.
THANK YOU MUCHLY…!!!

Awesome

First time at the Blackfin Pub and I and my party would highly recommend this establishment, the food was second to none and Tess our waitress was awesome!!!

Good food, excellent views and great service

The Blackfin Pub has alot of character and a wonderful view of Comox Harbour, Marina and the Beaufort Mountains. The food is well presented and always very good. I would highly recommend the Blackfin Pub!

Great Value, Great View

The Blackfin Pub is a great place to get together with friends or clients. Food is always of a high quality at a reasonable price and the atmosphere is fun. It is a busy place so make a reservation or expect to wait in line. However, even if you have to wait the view is beautiful across the Comox Harbour... more

This is where the savvy people in the Comox Valley hang out

We live in Comox and are regular visitors to the Blackfin Pub. The food, especially the seafood chowder, is exquisite and the view is outstanding. It really is misnamed as a pub because it's a fine dining restaurant that also serves liquor. Reasonably priced and the owners are terrific community supporters. I usually take visitors to the Blackfin right away... more

Good food great environment

On the water,casual and tasty food. Great service. Try it you'll like it. We gone there regularly. Greaaaaaaaat!!!!!!!

Always enjoy the food and view

Make sure to make your reservations early! The food is great and the view is amazing!
Be sure to try the Apple Spice Cake, it is a must have!!

My go to lunch spot

I normally take clients to the Fin for a nice lunch but just a couple days ago was treated to a birthday lunch by my family. As always, the service was great, the food hot and quick and the atmosphere buzzing. I like some of the new menu additions and it is always nice to see some ol' standbys. Keep... more

Fantastic Chowder

Absolutely the best seafood chowder I have ever had. I had a beer too. The beer came in a great big glass, way bigger than at most other restaurants or pubs. Good value!

Expensive Drinks

We have eaten here quite often, the food has always been good. That said the rest goes downhill I brought a friend here recently for a quick beer while we waited for some photos to be processed. I had a Sleeman $7.31 and my friend had a Stella $8.92, bill came to $16.23 and the server asked if I NEEDED... more

Consistently great

The Black Fin is our neighbourhood pub, and I can't remember having a bad experience there in 20 years. The staff is fantastic, many of them have been there for years and years (hi Tess!). The food comes quickly and is always hot, and, while they 'freshen' the menu every so often they keep the old favourites (halibut and chips,... more

Good food and great view is a bonus

Our torpedo shrimp appetizer was excellent. One of our party had the Banana Coconut Curry cod, and it was AMAZING. They failed Quinoa Salad (menu should have read Quinoa with a few pecans) Overall a wonderful dining experience, friendly staff, atmosphere warm. Like you could just hang out there and visit with the locals... more

They have fantastic Seafood Chowder

This is great pub food at decent prices and good service - especially Margaret! My favourite is their Seafood Chowder. On cold days you can sit by the fire or inside by the windows looking out at the marina. On warm days you can sit outside looking out at the ocean and marina. Fantastic. My favourite place.

average

the view is nice but the food is only average and expensive. the service is good when it is not too busy. Once it gets busy there is a long wait.

Always a winner

You can always count on having a good meal here, pretty consistant, nice menu, great appys, good fish and chips. Nice to sit by the fire on a cold day.

Improve the food standards and hire a top chef - you are on the water with access to the best

It is a pub food quality restaurant with the location and atmosphere potential to be a World class culinary haven. Every time I go there I wish for a little more out of the kitchen. The evening bar tender is top notch. He, the staff and the view are excellent which keep us coming back.

Great view and very good food

I've never been disappointed in the food The menu is varied and you'll find something for everyone. You have a lovely view of the Comox Marina. As it's a Pub there is an age restriction for customers. When it's pretty crowded it can be a bit noisy so if you have a hard time hearing this may not be best... more

View brings it to 4

The service is great, the food is upper pub But that's o.k. keep it that way. The view is killer and that brings it to a 4.
Cheers

Great Service

Really more dinning than Pub, but a very relaxed feel. Great views of the waterfront. Outstanding service, attentive and knowledgeable. excellent seafood.

First time here. It was awesome! Not that we had much to compare to. This pub was recommended by our hotel and we were so happy to find it!
Firstly, the waitress was prompt, polite and well groomed.
Secondly, the food was prompt, and delicious! We had yam fries, calamari and baked Brie to start. All three were excellent. For the main dish I had the steak salad, I ordered rare because very often... more

Just ok

Visited for a weekday Lunch and, was not all that impressed. Service was sorely lacking, with minimal staff working a busy lunch. My lobster ravioli appetizer was excellent, however, my burger was not prepared as requested. I would have drawn this to the sever's attention, IF she had checked on the meal at any point in time.
Pick understand the... more

Best food on the Island

We grabbed a quick bite before flying back home from Comox. We had the blackened salmon and the shrimp and crab club and both were amazing. Service was fast and friendly and we are definitely coming back. Great view of the harbour, too.
Funny thing, we sat with two other couples at the airport who also ate there. We all... more

Expected more, so was disappointed

A group of us went to the Blackfin Pub for a birthday dinner - made reservations days in advance. Went there due to the wonderful on line menu. The hostess who greeted us was fun and friendly. We had to wait quite awhile before we could even order drinks and even longer to order appetizers and even longer, much longer... more

The quality of the food is only exceeded by the view

This long established Pub in Comox is well worth the visit. Right on the waterfront looking over the marina. From soup to the main course, it is excellent in taste and presentation.
Go early as it is always busy. But you won't feel rushed to leave!

Good food, great service, great view

The Blackfin Pub and Restaurant looks over the Comox harbour and docks and is very nicely decorated with a nautical flavour. Lots of glass to enjoy the view. We shared 3 appetizers and a bottle of Vancouver Island Averill Creek Pinot Gris. The torpedo prawns in the sweet chili dipping sauce were nice, with just a little bite and the... more

Not bad

Good atmosphere, and great service made a good night out. Four of us had dinner at the Blackfin Pub, and while we had a good time, unfortunately the actual food was competent without being memorable in any way; it just didn't seem to have much flavour to it. Judging by other reviews, I'm assuming we were just unlucky.

Prawn Wor Won Ton Soup Prawns, pork and shrimp wontons, vegetables, Asian noodles, light chicken broth 14.50

I live in the Comox Valley and the Black Fin is a nice place to visit. Very nice inside, great atmosphere, nice views from the restaurant. Today I had the subject item from the menu. The broth, veggies, and noddles where abundant and very tasty.
I was wondering though why there was only three prawns and two won ton's in... more

My other office

My office is in Comox, a two minute walk to the Blackfin, and I've had dozens, probably hundreds of meals at the pub; they never disappoint. The servers are super friendly and efficient; the food is great and Nigel always keeps a nice variety of old familiar meals with some new and fresh ideas. Lisa and Edd do a fabulous... more

Dining Experience

For different dining experience with a Pub atmosphere and a view this is the place. Make a reservation if a window view of Comox Marina/Harbour is preferred for a romantic evening of dining. Limited menu but good selection of sea food which I assume is from the fishing docks nearby. Parking within can be limited if busy but nearby street... more

One of my favourite spots in town but second guessin when feeling like fish and chips. They use a great dill batter and tartar sauce but last three times I tried it, the fish was so greasy that my fried were soggy in a puddle. I couldn't finish it because of the oil. I don't know how they keep cooking it like that. Nasty. Other than that I like their food and atmosphere.

A Real Gem

Cozy Pub style restaurant with great views of the harbour and great food. Service and staff were tremendous. Don't miss this one!

A Great Gluten Free Menu

We had lunch there yesterday and for the first time in years I had delicious seafood in a moist gluten free bun. I would be more exacting in the item I would recommend but I can't access their full website on my iPad. Nice pub, good location and we enjoyed watching the fishing boats appear and disappear out of and... more

Love this Pub

My parents have been going to the Blackfin Pub for 20ish years now and it has always been their favorite. Living in a different province I had never been there until 4 years ago when I went to visit. Now every time we visit Comox we make sure to get to the Blackfin for dinner. The Fish and chips are... more

Great chowder

We spent a lovely fall afternoon in Comox and stopped in for a bowl of chowder at the Blackfin Pub. The views are amazing--with the harbor and glacier sitting spectacularly out of the rear windows of the restaurant. Service was good and the chowder was terrific! The menu was extensive and had some delicious sounding choices as well. What we... more

A nice place

We stopped in here after a walk on a hot day, and had several apetizers and cold drinks. We had excellent service, good food, and a memorable view over the water.

Great lunch

We had a lovely walk in Nymph Falls park, then headed for lunch at the Blackfin. It was a beautiful day and the scenery from the big windows was fabulous. I had the salmon burger which was excellent. A nice sized piece of salmon with capers, red onion and sauce. My husband had the smoked meat sandwich and friends had... more

Try to get there early

The Black Finn offers a good, varied menu with superb harbour views. It is popular with locals and tourists alike, so it is a good idea to dine outside the regular lunch period if possible and place your order soon after being seated. Our group arrived around 11:30 a.m. and had no problem getting one of the few tables for... more

Still excellent

This used to be a favorite dinner spot when we lived in Comox almost 10 years ago. Today I had the opportunity to lunch there again and what a delicious meal, excellent service and of course the atmosphere and views still fabulous!

Great service, great food, great food

The parking lot was packed and I suggested we go somewhere else, but my husband the optimist said we should give it a try. The previous day, while eating at a food truck, Extreme Eatz in Parksville, another customer had recommended the Blackfin Pub. I'm glad we decided to give it a try! There was a wait but in no... more

Terribel service

Stood at the "Please wait to be seated" sign for a long time and even though all the staff saw us, no one acknowledged our presence. After a few more minutes, we walked out because that was an indication to us of how slow and poor the service would be. The place was only half full so no excuse for... more

Attentive service, good and well presented dish with a view

As we were deciding who would sit where to get the best view, a waitress came unsolicited and pulled two tables together so we could all have a view. We enjoyed friendly service throughout, chose different dishes (very good halibut, fish and chips, oysters and spinach, and Montrealer), and had a most pleasant lunch with good beers for some and... more

Great food, nice view, good wait staff

We travelled about 35 minutes to go for lunch after reading the great reviews. It was worthwhile. We managed to get a table out on the deck in the sun with nice views. I have gluten issues and they had a gluten free menu. I had already decided on the blackened salmon spinach salad which was to die for! So... more

Marvelous Experience

My wife and I were looking for a special place to celebrate her birthday. We were visiting Comox and did not know where to choose. I came across an ad for this place that sounded interesting. So, we tried it, and were we ever impressed. We were seated at a table next to the window looking out over the marina.... more

Good grub

Great fish and chops here. Try them, you ll see. Went with friends from the local area. They know where to go.

A very enjoyable evening

I'll add another recommendation for this really great restaurant. It was a very pleasant late summer evening on the deck overlooking the water and there was nothing to disappoint. My companion had the steak salad and she said the beef was done perfectly and seasons just right. All the greens were really fresh and she noted afterwards that she used... more

Good dinner

We enjoyed all our meals....the steak salad, seafood club and Yorkshire sandwich. The food was good the scenery was pretty. Seemed like a popular spot for locals. You have to try the Ceasar drink...like a Bloody Mary with clamatto.....it was amazing! Nice place to visit if you are from out of town and want a good place to eat with... more

Upscale pub food

Great views overlooking the Comox Marina, lively atmosphere and a varied menu. Generous sandwiches, I had the blackened snapper, crunchy yam fries. Emphasis on seafood, interesting preparations. The seafood cakes seemd to be a popular item. Come hungry.

Good beer and stunning view

The main attraction here is location. Indeed at sunset the view is really awesome, overlooking the wharf. Anyway, if you like to seat outside on the patio, or inside near the windows, you need a reservation (at least in August).
Food is pub food, served with good local beers, and fairly priced.
The waitresses were friendly, but not very attentive.... more

We were here on a sunny Summer day for lunch and sat on the outdoor deck overlooking the harbor. I had the oysters wrapped in bacon, and a Caesar salad. Both were tasty, and I loved the oysters. We would definitely come back on our next visit!

So good we visited twice. Great views of the marina, fine drinks selection, very good food, a gluten-sensitive menu that is delicious, and excellent chocolate mousse desert. No wonder the place is always crowded.

We were looking for a late dinner and were told that the Blackfin had excellent food. It sure does!

We started with seafood cakes that were crispy and delicious.

I had a veal schnitzel with garlic mashed potatoes that were wonderfully buttery. The schnitzel was crispy and tender, and the gravy was succulent.

My wife had a chicken enchilada that had a sauce reminiscent of a marinara. Very... more

Slow start but a nice recovery shot. The waitress was excellent. Very friendly with great advice on the menu. I asked about having the football game on the TV And the bartender even came down to give e score updates!

The food was excellent. The halibut was cooked to perfection and the chips were perfect. The cod though was a bit dry and almost tough. Lovely batter just too chewy

Good value... more

My wife and I have had lunch and dinner there a couple of times now. Great view, excellent food, pleasing staff.

Spectacular view and delicously fresh food. While visiting Comox, friends took us to this restaurant. I love eating so close to the ocean, everything is so fresh. If the weather is nice, I would recommend sitting out on the patio. It seemed like a very casual atmosphere. We sat at the bar while waiting for a table outside to open up. It was a nice way to get a feel for the place.

I had the... more

Just happened to find this gem! Luckily we arrived ahead of the crowd as we didn't have reservations on a Friday night. Great food, view & ambiance. Will be back.

To be totally honest I was disappointed. I expected typical pub food that was a bit better than the average place. I ordered a small spinach salad, which was $10, and it was tiny and wilted.

Our server was run off her feet, which was evident by the fact that she forgot my beer three times. I'd have been happy to tip and order more beer but instead I got sass when I asked for my beer for the... more

Gorgeous old school British pub feel. Huge menu with a variety of options. We came here when I was visiting some folks on the island because my boyfriend wanted pasta and the rest of us wanted anything else. At the Blackfin, everyone can get what they want!

He ended up getting fish and chips instead -- giant pieces of halibut with a good amount of fries. I had the wild mushroom-stuffed chicken... more

My wife and I discovered this excellent restaurant at the end of a day at the Filberg Festival. Because of the crowds attracted for the Festival, there was a waiting list, but the hostess had a wireless buzzer with lights and invited us to go for a walk on the beach -- they would buzz us when our table was ready. The hostess/owner was very friendly and took personal interest in us, and our... more

Couldn't tell you what the food is like. The view is indeed awesome, but my wife & I were turned away b/c we had our 11 week old along on our 10th anniversary trip. Apparently no one under 19 is seated.