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Sawmill Taphouse, Chemainus, BC

Sawmill Taphouse

3.9
3.9
141 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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
    (250) 324-0222
  • 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 141 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for groups

  • Vancouver Island

    Healthy

  • Vancouver Island

    Neighborhood gem

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Vancouver Island

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sawmill Taphouse offers a lively atmosphere with "excellent food" and an extensive bar menu featuring diverse draft beers. Guests appreciate the "roomy and comfortable" booths, making it ideal for a "chatty lunch." While service is generally attentive, experiences can vary, so reservations are recommended for a smoother visit.

141 Reviews
  1. Brian

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Andrew

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Dean

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    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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  4. Robin

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    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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  5. Patricia

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The steak was chewy and the seafood risotto was plain.

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  6. Joy

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated promptly- booths are very roomy and comfortable-we enjoyed a fry bread starter, fish tacos and two different pizzas- the service was attentive. The bar menu is extensive with many choices for draft beer. I would recommend the Sawmill Tap!

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  7. Reena

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great way to make sure there is a table to sit at.

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  8. Candice

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Honestly we ve had terrible food and service the last few times we’ve been in. This was visit was great! The food and service were great!

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  9. Brittany

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I frequently go to SawMill Tap house. I’m a local resident from Nanaimo. My boyfriend and I were going to the theatre last night and decided to make a reservation for dinner before the show. It was supposed to be yo be a fabulous night out! Firstly, I had reserved a Standard table not a Hight top. First thing, we were sat at a high top. Went to order 3 different wines on their menu and they were out. The Manager came to speak to us because our fabulous server was embarrassed at this point why they even have this choice on the menu when you dont have it. As our food was getting served we still did not have any wine at this point. The Manager was the worst supervisor I have ever encountered with. She was not budging or willing to work with us for a price difference on a bottle of wine that we wanted. She was absolutely terrible to deal with. Too bad, I will never go back:( Merry Christmas Everyone!

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  10. felicity

    VIP

    Portland

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dinner with friends. Good food & service was excellent.

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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 3.9 stars by 141 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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