It all started when Max Oudendag (GM) and Aaron Rail (Chef) met over a pint and decided to take the plunge into business ownership. The White Whale opened on Canada Day 2014 and has been a hub for great beer and freshly prepared local food ever since. Fresh oysters might be considered the house specialty, but the ever-changing rotation of 15 BC craft beers and Prosecco on tap are another big draw!
For anyone who loves a good dining experience and cares about where their food comes from, the White Whale is a must! See you soon! The name "White Whale" is borrowed from local First Nations Legend and refers to "Queneesh" or the Comox Glacier. Long ago when a great flood threatened the Indigenous people's livelihood in the region, they were forced to come together as a community.
For anyone who loves a good dining experience and cares about where their food comes from, the White Whale is a must! See you soon! The name "White Whale" is borrowed from local First Nations Legend and refers to "Queneesh" or the Comox Glacier. Long ago when a great flood threatened the Indigenous people's livelihood in the region, they were forced to come together as a community.
Reviews (12)
Jessica Klose
Nov 18, 2020
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James Wheeler
Oct 07, 2019
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We went here for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Waitress was friendly and found us a seat next to a window without asking. They had a good selection of beer on tap and we were served quickly. The food was good, but small portions for the price. I would go back again for beers and the ambiance but wouldn't be my first choice for a meal out.
Sep 28, 2019
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Its worth the visit.
Its a Tap house.
Lots of different crafts on tap, they don't brew their own. All window wrap around, looking on the river. Dock platform on river if you want to kayak/boat up. Kids are allowed up to a certain time.
Food is enjoyable, I haven't had a bad meal.
Above normal for pub food.
Nice outside deck for summer,.
$2 oyster at certain times.
Its a Tap house.
Lots of different crafts on tap, they don't brew their own. All window wrap around, looking on the river. Dock platform on river if you want to kayak/boat up. Kids are allowed up to a certain time.
Food is enjoyable, I haven't had a bad meal.
Above normal for pub food.
Nice outside deck for summer,.
$2 oyster at certain times.
Jessica Smith
Aug 17, 2019
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Keith Alan Yerex
Aug 09, 2019
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It has a sweet location and the Beer selection is good. Some of the servers are excellent. Other than that not anything positive to say. The food was good early on but like so many local restaurants here in Courtenay over time the quality dropped off and the prices went up. The last two or three visits have been so disappointing we will not return.
Kyle VanEk
Aug 09, 2019
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Natasha Cross
May 26, 2019
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Neil Papa Bambam Bamford
Dec 12, 2018
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Connor
Oct 03, 2018
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Megan S.
Aug 17, 2018
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Morgan Wray
Dec 16, 2017
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This is a pub that isn't afraid to switch things up! The menu turns over four times a year and is full of inventive grub locally sourced grub. My wife and I had their fusion bhan mi/cuban sandwich with a grapefruit celery shrub cocktail; all excellent. The owner Max is really cool too; he showed us a great time. Will be back.
Jer Baum
Nov 17, 2017
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