Discover Sooke

Mr. Discover Sooke and I decided to go out for a nice dinner for our anniversary. We always like to try new restaurants and had heard some great things about the Smokin’ Tuna Cafe. We were immediately impressed with the charming outdoorsy decor. Sitting on the modest patio we had a beachside view and watched the seals and birds in the marina as we ate our appetizers and sipped our beverages.

The menu changes daily, with a few favourites that reoccur regularly. We feasted on a homemade pita and humus appetizer, a local mixed greens with rhubarb vinaigrette salad course, the flash fried sushi-grade albacore tuna and the apple tart with homemade chai tea ice cream. And the freshly brewed ice tea was very refreshing as we endured the August heat wave.

The service was excellent and the chef was extremely talented, putting out one excellent dish after another. In one word out experience was: sumptuous. We will definitely be returning.

This hidden gem, located at the end of Beecher Bay Road just before the entrance to Aylard Farms, is a must see for locals and visitors alike. Call for hours and daily menu selections: (250) 642-0332.

Don’t forget to check out the official Discover Sooke Online website to learn more about Sooke businesses and our community www.discoversooke.com.

Filed under: Discover Sooke Raves, Latest News on August 31st, 2010