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Reviewed 20 July 2022

Service was very slow even though they were not busy. Food was excellent, and they give you a lot. Two people could not finish their plates.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 6 July 2022 via mobile

This morning my husband and I stopped at Smitty’s in port alberni for breakfast and left immediately… here is why. On entering the restaurant there was a strong smell of urine in the seating area. We seated ourselves and the waitress brought over our menus....She did not greet us with a hello she just dropped the menu and left. On glancing and menu boards they were covered in sticky syrup and finger prints and were to sticky to hold.. Our table was not clean and full of crumbs and streaks. My husband went to use the restroom and returned only moments later, only to tell me that there were puddles of urine under the urinals on the floor, the bathroom was unclean with wads of used paper towels on the floor and sink counters. We both felt the uncleanlinesses of this restaurant was disgusting and left choosing not to eat there. This is our second time seeing the restaurant in this shape.. It was just plain dirty dirty dirty. Clearly the management and staff need to pay more attention to details.. we left and went to another restaurant which was clean with friendly service. We will never be back to smittys again very sad 😞More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 25 May 2022

the people are very nice, the food is average, I would recumbent breakfast at this restaurant as this is what they are known for.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 15 September 2019

We called in for breakfast en route from Ucluelet to Nanaimo. Welcoming place with attentive staff. At first we thought it a bit pricier than our usual breakfast, but when it arrived we could see why. Quality coffee unlike most of the stuff served in...cafes, and proper ham rather than packaged. Generous portions. Recommended.More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 5 August 2019

This low to mid price range restaurant opened at 7am which was a little latter than we expected. But, once in the service was fast and the food hot. Nothing special just good food and service

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 16 May 2019 via mobile

Smittys is unbelievable!! Reminds me of the All American Grand Slam breakfast at Denny's!!! Smittys is really delicious. Huge portions. Great tasty Coffee!! The waitresses are quick and supper polite. Never a screw up. Friendly very clean premises. Lunch time has a. Variety of Burgers....Or steaks. Salads. Well prepared Sandwiches. Smoothies. Made from Scratch. We highly recommend dropping inMore

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed 31 March 2019

Eat here every Saturday for breakfast with our club members. The food is great and the service is supper friendly.

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed 13 February 2019 via mobile

We decided to try the prime rib Sunday. We were very disappointed no way was this a slice of beef from a prime rib roast it looked like some type of baked steak, extremely tough and therefore unedible and the vegetables were cold. The yorkshire...pudding was the only redeeming factor very good. Needless to say we sent it back and left very disappointed. I gave a 5 star review for the eggs benedict we had before so perhaps they do only breakfast well.More

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed 20 January 2019 via mobile

My husband and i went here for lunch with my parents when they came for a visit. The waitress was very friendly, helpful and funny. We all enjoyed our meals and the food was delivered to us at a reasonable amount of time. After we...had eaten we stayed for another hour drinking coffee and talking, we were not made to feel rushed to leave. We will definately go here again.More

Date of visit: January 2019
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Reviewed 15 January 2019 via mobile

Went to Smittys for lunch with friends, good food , good value, and attentive waitress!, a nice place to sit and visit, very quite !

Date of visit: January 2019
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Reviewed 6 November 2018

2nd visit here, we love eggs benedicts that we don't make at home. Besides the regular they have 3 other types. Had the clubhouse one, nice fresh bacon, real turkey & red ripe tomato, sauce was great muffin toasted to perfection. Yummy Yummy

Date of visit: November 2018
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Reviewed 4 November 2018 via mobile

Sunday night Prime rib night is a must do for anyone visiting or living in Port Alberni. It is the best quality at the cheapest price anywhere in Canada. Amazing. You also must try the rib night on Friday nights. The specials are great and...the new chicken wings are to die for. With new owners this old steady restaurant is rockin now.More

Date of visit: October 2018
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Reviewed 25 September 2018 via mobile

This place was fine. Nothing exceptional but the food was edible and wholesome. The service was excellent.

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed 11 September 2018

The food was average and the service was about the same. I wouldn’t even say the price is worth it either.

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed 15 July 2018

This was very much a typical Smitty's Family Restaurant. The service and food were exactly as would be expected so anyone wishing a simple family meal experience should not be disappointed.

Date of visit: July 2018
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Smitty's is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3.5