The Cow Restaurant

4.1 ( 222 reviews )

Checking... 12:00 AM - 8:00 PM See Hours

51 N Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0, Canada

+1 250-749-4933

Nestled in Lake Cowichan, The Cow Restaurant invites diners into a cozy atmosphere that perfectly marries comfort and culinary delight. Known for its inviting ambience and a dedicated focus on local flavors, this hidden gem serves an array of mouthwatering dishes, from juicy burgers to flavorful Bennys and indulgent poutines. Patrons rave about the incredible cocktails and the unique Cowichan Koolaid, while the breakfast and brunch options are particular favorites. With wheelchair accessibility, outdoor seating, and a kid-friendly menu, The Cow is a welcoming spot for groups and solo diners alike. It's not just a meal; it's an experience to savor.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers kerbside pickup
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- No delivery
Highlights
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great tea selection
Popular for
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Has all you can eat
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking

Suzanne Y

Apr 13,2025

After a much needed (but tiring) bike ride in the Cowichan area, we went over to The Cow Restaurant for some rewarding calories. Walking in, it was quiet, and we were informed they unfortunately couldn't serve any alcohol since their system was being upgraded, but promised delicious food. So we stayed! And I am so glad we did I got the Baja bowl (16), which comes with shrimp and guacamole atop crispy delicious hash browns, creamy scrambled eggs, and hollandaise sauce. Amazing stuff! It did get a bit rich after about half, would've been nice to have a bit of acidity like hot sauce or Kimchi in the dish, but I was too stuffed by then! @added4u got their special burger (forgot the name, sorry!) but it was part of their burger month special. It was basically a double BigMac, but healthier, fancier, and so satisfying after a long bike ride Service was friendly and efficient, she checked our vaccine passports and ID promptly before we were allowed to sit anywhere. Spacious and bright inside with such amazing food, I'm surprised it's not more jam packed!

Laura Fernandez

Apr 3,2025

Amazing food and great staff! Perfect place to bring the family for breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Best burgers in town by a mile!!!

Morgan Hogan

Mar 27,2025

The Cow Restaurant is an absolute culinary gem that deserves nothing less than a stellar 5-star rating.The highlights included friendly, informative staff that went above and beyond to give us tips about our vacation on the island and a unique menu that showed the staff had a creative and passionate mind.Genuinely some of the best food we’ve ever had! Specifically the Cookie Monster Cheesecake (made in-house).We’ll definitely be dreaming about this food when we return to Ontario!

Manuel Gogolin

Mar 22,2025

This place was amazing! We were cycling around Vancouver island and this place came on our radar as spent the day in Lake Cowichan. The prime rib poutine was to die for!

Dawson Szabados

Mar 10,2025

Service was amazing.. our waitress was so lovely, we came on a long weekend and it was so quiet, so peaceful. Food was wonderful! The restaurant atmosphere was so rustic and comfy, the Corona salt and paper was a cute country touch. The Crab meat mushroom caps are my new personal favourite! Can’t wait to come back!

Rick Fulla

Feb 6,2025

This is a hidden gem. Nestled in between Tim Hortons and the Riverside Inn. The food was phenomenal and our server, Laura was awesome. Definitely coming back for the Krabby Patty Sliders on Thursday.

Charlene Huntley

Jan 28,2025

The Cow! What a beautiful little spot. I love the comfortable setting, it is just right. Caesars are exactly how they should be, if you like them as much as i do you should try one. Cowichan Koolaid is also delicious. I had the Fajita salad with prawns and it didnt disappoint. Great place. Thank you!

Kerlyn Vasquez

Jan 22,2025

Food was delicious! They also have Friendly Staff.

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