If you are spending the day in Sooke and want a restaurant that works for any meal, any group size, and any time of day, West Coast Grill is the one spot on the harbour that covers all three.
The dining room is modern and spacious, the heated patio faces straight across the basin, and the menu runs from a full breakfast service through to seafood-focused dinners.
What to expect at West Coast Grill
- Harbour-view indoor and patio seating
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
- West Coast seafood and grill menu
- Spacious, freshly renovated dining room
Overview
West Coast Grill is a harbour-view restaurant at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort in Sooke, BC, and a Vancouver Island Bucket List recommended dining spot. The spacious dining room and heated patio overlook Sooke Harbour, with breakfast, lunch and dinner served seven days a week. The menu leans West Coast seafood alongside grill staples, with a daily happy hour from 2:30 to 5:30pm.
The dining room is one of the largest in Sooke, with high ceilings, large windows and a bright, modern feel. It works equally well for a quiet breakfast before heading out to the trails and for a slower dinner after a full day on the coast. The heated patio extends the season and faces directly across the harbour, with a seasonal fire pit area for more casual evenings.
The menu leans West Coast with a strong seafood showing. Clam chowder, fresh oysters, seared tuna burger and seafood linguine are the dishes that come up most often in reviews. The breakfast menu includes a full eggs benedict lineup, omelettes and housemade options like cinnamon roll pancakes, served from 7:30am to 11:15am, with the all-day menu starting at 11:30am. A daily happy hour from 2:30 to 5:30pm rounds out the value, and a dedicated kids menu makes it an easy pick for families.
West Coast Grill sits inside the Prestige Oceanfront Resort, which means easy highway access, a proper parking lot and a polished setting without the premium that a standalone waterfront restaurant might charge. Whether you are fuelling up before a hike at one of the many beaches between Sooke and Port Renfrew, rewarding yourself after the Boardwalk Loop, or looking for somewhere the whole family can eat well, this is a solid anchor for your day in the Sooke area.
What you will find
Breakfast
(6 items)
- Classic Breakfast with eggs, bacon and toast
- Traditional Benny on English muffin
- Crab Cake Benny with avocado
- Bagel and Lox with smoked salmon
- Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
- Omelettes with three filling options
Soups and Salads
(5 items)
- Cup of New England Style Clam Chowder
- West Coast Chowder with clams, mussels, shrimp and snapper
- Wild Mushroom Bisque
- Baby Gem Caesar Salad
- Poke Bowl with seared tuna and sushi rice
From the Sea
(5 items)
- Seared Tuna Burger
- Fish and Chips
- Seafood and Chorizo Linguine
- Lemongrass Ginger Sablefish
- Panko Herb Crusted Salmon with crab bearnaise
From the Land
(5 items)
- Mountain Burger with smoked cheddar and bacon
- Crispy Chicken Ciabatta
- Maple Braised Lamb Shank
- New York Striploin
- Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Shared Plates
(6 items)
- Fresh Oysters on the half shell
- Creamy Garlic Prawns
- Duck Wings with Korean BBQ
- Calamari with romesco
- Seafood Pot with clams, mussels and chorizo
- Three Cheese Dip with handcut chips
Dessert
(5 items)
- Homemade Cheesecake
- Donuts and Cronuts made to order
- Peanut Butter and Chocolate Bar
- Stick in the Mud Pie
- Seasonal Sorbet or Gelato
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Reviews & Common Comments
Common Comments
Across Google, TripAdvisor and other review platforms, visitors consistently highlight:
- Harbour views from both the dining room and heated patio
- Friendly, attentive service with servers frequently mentioned by name
- Strong seafood options, especially the tuna burger, clam chowder and oysters
- Spacious, modern dining room that handles groups and families well
- Good value during happy hour (2:30 to 5:30pm daily)
- Kid-friendly atmosphere with a dedicated kids menu
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Google review
“Fantastic food and service, oysters were fresh, tuna burger was incredibly seasoned and delicious, as well as their clam chowder.”
Google review
“Food was fantastic, manager was there all day checking in on tables. Would recommend if in the area.”
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose This Restaurant in Sooke?
West Coast Grill fills a gap that not many restaurants in Sooke cover: a spacious, modern harbour-view dining room that serves all three meals, every day, with enough seats to handle groups without feeling cramped. If your party includes picky eaters, early risers, seafood fans and kids, this is the one restaurant in the area where everyone can find something on the menu.
The recent renovation gave the space a polished feel without pushing it into fine-dining territory. It sits in a comfortable middle ground between casual pub fare and high-end waterfront dining, making it a reliable pick whether you are in Sooke for a quick day trip or a longer stay at the resort.
Local Insight
The restaurant is inside the Prestige Oceanfront Resort, right off West Coast Road (Highway 14). Parking is available in the main lot with underground overflow if the surface lot is full. During summer months, you may need a parking voucher from the restaurant to display on your dashboard.
The Vault Sports Lounge, also inside the resort, operates Wednesday through Saturday from 4pm to 10pm and Sunday from 2:30pm to 9pm, with a separate sports bar menu and TVs.
The Sooke Boardwalk Loop is a short walk from the resort, making it easy to pair a meal with a harbour stroll before or after eating. For sunset views from the patio, aim for a table between 7:00 and 8:30pm in summer. The restaurant also runs special menus for holidays, including Mother’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, so booking early for those dates is a good idea.
Plan the Rest of Your Day in Sooke
Planning more of your day around Sooke? Browse the Sooke Restaurant Finder for other local dining options, or head to the full Sooke travel guide for beaches, hikes and things to do across the area.
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