Chaster's Restaurant

My first time ever to the Sunshine Coast brought me to Bonnie Brook over 13 years ago. As I drive around the bend to discover the bay I still get goose bumps with anticipation. Luckily for Gibson's, Lina, the new owner of the Inn and Chaster's Restaurant have turned it into a "must" for anyone's Sunshine Coast bucket list. The only true fine dining in Gibson's in a charming waterfront setting. However as a local, I frequent their Sunday brunch - the best eggs benedict anywhere although I take turns with their chicken tarragon crepes that are really to die for. The weekend before last Keith and I took Christian. We always love it.

Best ice cream outside of Italia

Ok, so I've touted Gibson's horn about having the best drinking water in the world. How can I possibly do it again about the world's most beloved dessert? Tucked in a little hole in the wall in lower Gibson's is Mike's Place that sells Mike's Gelato that is amazing. The creamy texture, the exacting flavours. Their dark chocolate is in our books, the best ice cream in the world. And trust us, we've had a lot of it!

Molly's Reach

How could anyone have a blog about Gibson's and not mention Molly's Reach? The Beachcomber icon offers daily breakfast, lunch & dinner. A great place to sit and enjoy the harbour view. Not so well known is their carrot cake but it is the absolute best. You cannot go their without trying some (or buying one in its entirety and taking it home) or one of their other yummy desserts . This establishment knows how to bake! So much so we ordered a couple hundred truffles for our wedding a way back.

If you take a drive up the Coast along the way before you hit Seachelt you will drift through a little coastal community called Davis Bay. There's a beach that many frequent that overlooks Vancouver Island but one of our summer favourites is to visit Feastro's - a bistro on wheels. These kind of trailers usually offer greasy goods but this one is all about Fresh. My favorite items are the fish taco's but they also do a mean pulled pork sandwich. Not your usual walk-a-long fair.

Sita's Spag Shack

In lower Gibson's is Sita's Spag Shack an Itallian eatery serving you guessed it spaghetti and other primarily pasta creations. They have a lower take out window as well as a great deck overlooking the water perfect for sunny summer nights. Portions are generous and two can usually share a salad and a pasta and be very content.

Smitty's Oyster House - Gibson's Marina

When our guests ask us where to go for eats in GIbson's, the first place we tell them is Smitty's Oyster House down in Gibsons's Marina. It's low key with fresh seafood. They have a sign above the bar "Eat or we both starve". We love to sit outside at their one long bistro table in the summer - a great place to get stuck in.