Stickleback West Coast Eatery

Well on your way into Sooke you will notice this local eatery on the side of the road. Quaint and with a great view. When we went it was a beautiful day and warm enough to sit on the outdoor patio. We also were just in time to watch some water polo in the bay! The kids loved having dinner and a show.
The wait staff took a bit longer then it should have considering we were there just after the lunch rush and we only saw two other tables seated. After we ordered the wait was actually quite a bit longer then expected for some chicken fingers for the kid and fish and chips for me. But with the water polo in full swing and the kids menu doubling as coloring pages the wait didn’t both the children much.
When the food came it was excellent. The kids devoured their chicken fingers and fries. I also had a great time eating my fish and chips. The battering on the fish was well done and you can tell was made in house. To sum it up, good prices, great food, astonishing view but the staff tends to take their time a bit.

Came for a family dinner! The Sunshine halibut was delicious, but pricey for the portion size, seafood chowder was awesome, the breaded halibut however needs improvement the dough was too thick and gooey. Will most likely return and try the other menu options! Prices are on par:)

Food was okay, though, they had too much on the menu. We had the fish tacos, which were pretty good, the fish and chips — not good, and the harvest chicken salad — as expected. The view was amazing. We did go in what some would term the off season, so I wonder if that impacted our food. They could knock it out of the park if they just tightened up the menu and focused on what they do really well.

Went back a few times to try new food items and we were still not impressed. The calamari was mostly breading but has a decent flavor. I got a falafel wrap and the veggies weren’t fresh. The cucumbers were soggy, the falafel wasn’t crunchy at all and there were huge pieces of red onion in it I couldn’t even eat because they were so pungent they made my eyes water. Service is ok. Like I said before, well go back just to enjoy some drinks in the patio.

Great location. Good menu. Wonderful service. I have no complaints. Go here!

Three very happy diners. Such a beautiful spot, close to Sooke Harbour, and the food was spot on. The fish (delicious perfectly battered halibut) and chips were especially good.

Fantastic food with a fantastic view of the bay! The best patio in spoke by far. Such a great place to hang out and eat great food. Make sure you stop by.

Loved it. The food takes time to prepare; it was generous and yummy. We were able to sit outside looking over the lovely view of water and trees, and to tie our dog in a nice, shady spot right next to our table, outside the seating area. The waitress even asked if he needed water. Attentive and positive staff, efficient service, very nice food. (We had burgers, the steak sandwich, and the wonderful Caesar salad that features real bacon (!) and deep fried capers, which were a surprisingly nice addition. Also enjoyed watching the paddle boarders — you can rent sup’s and kayaks right there.

Good food, service was great, but time to print some new menus, the ones we got were really beat up and starting to get delaminated.

Fantastic view of the bay from the resteraunt. I enjoyed the «The Banks», which was very tasty halibit burger. My lunch buddy got «The Hungry Logger», which was massive meat «all the meats» burger.
It’s very much pub food, but there is enough selection for everyone.

Food and service was good. Views are really great and a nice place for a small family dinner or lunch. Reserve as seating is limited.

Nice restaurant in Sooke, yummy food, great views and atmosphere. I will admit service can sometimes be slow depending on who is working and how busy they are but the food and view is worth it. If you don’t come expecting to be in and out fast and relax and enjoy the view it isn’t that bad.

We stopped by the Stickleback today for lunch. We stood around for awhile until a server told us we could just sit anywhere, so we chose a table. Nobody brought us menus, and nobody approached us at all while we sat at the table. We gave up and left after fifteen minutes of being ignored. (And over half the restaurant was empty so it wasn’t due to being that busy). This is one place I will never return to nor recommend to others.

Delicious food. Fabulous service. Unbeatable view. — Best patio in CRD Victoria!

Worth the U-​turn ! We were looking for a place to eat outside on our way to Victoria back from Botany Bay and passed by this hard to see place with outside seating. We had the mussels, prawns and sausage appetizer and Tsunami fries. This plus beer were excellent! Tasty, cooked right etc. Will definitely recommend it! The waiter was very helpful and even offered us a blanket if we got too cold.

Had «the dock». Good for a group. Look at my photo. Everything was delicious! It had barbecue ribs, mussels and shrimp, jerked chicken and barbecued sausage. Really enough for 3 hungry people. Oh, forgot the awesome coleslaw.

The Stickleback is a great find in Sooke. Nestled in a small cove, the outdoor deck is an awesome spot for supper. There is a great view of the Olympic mountains (20 mi away on the US side), East Sooke and Sooke Harbour. There are boats moored in the cove that add to to view.
The deck is well constructed and nicely appointed. We only just passed through the restaurant but it is nicely decorated as well kept.
The menu is simple and the food was well prepared. We shared the Mussels, prawns, and sausage ($ 12) and my wife ordered the Potholes Portobello Mushroom Burger (vegetarian) ($ 11) and I had the Spicy Noodle Bowl ($ 14). The app was great and came with their signature Bannok (pan fried bread) which was worth the trip on its own; we ordered a side to finish off the wonderful broth the app came in. The sausage are locally made and a hit with my wife.
The mains were just as good. The burger was tasty and on a craft bun and the side salad was nicely presented. My main was available in mild, medium or hot and I chose medium. The spice was a bit lower that I would have thought but the taste was very good. The peanut sauce was a bit thick and not quite plentiful enough so the noodles did clump slightly but were easily teased apart with the chopsticks provided.
Service was very attentive but they did not hover.
We will definitely return and i would take guests there in a heartbeat.
Visited July 2012

Great and unique pulled pork sandwich, with salad. Pleasant relaxed ambiance, wtih good oceanfront view from patio. One of my best meals Victoria area in a 3 week stay..

We (4 of us) had the pleasure of dining at on Friday, 16 March and arrived at 7pm. Every table was full, but we only had to wait 3 – 4 mins for one to become available. Our service was exceptional, not intrusive, but attentive and very cheerful/​professional. Our food was some of the best we’ve experienced at Stickleback, all were served on warm/​hot china. It’s probably the best for the value in Sooke. We had the; Halibut Burger, Spicy Noodle Bowl, Western Fried Chicken (2pc) & our friend request the Beef Dip which is no longer on the menu, but the server & kitchen gladly accommodated. The ladies were served first, which is a nice touch that seems to have been lost in many establishments. The new menu looks great. This was our 3^rd visit, and the food quality has consistently improved with each visit.