Shot in the Dark Cafe

ate here recently and found the food to be quite good but a little big in portions, the staff were friendly and served me with a smile even though they were very busy. My Food was very tasty and I left full. Nice fish tank too

My wife and I tried this restaurant Tues Sept 13 at approx 130 pm. The place was not busy, but all the tables were dirty. They had been bused but had not abeen wiped at all. We had the special (Lasagna) which they only had a couple of pieces left. The guy at the counter taking our order, didn't see as if he cared that we were even there. No smile, No thank you or anything. We ordered 2 lasagna and 2 glasses of tap water. We waited for quite some time for the lasagna. When they brought it they didn't bring any utensils, and went back to get some. We then asked about our glasses of water and were told they didn't have any clean glasses and they would bring the water when they had some clean glasses. I had completed my lasagna and my wife had some of hers, and still no water. My wife asked if she could have some water in a take out cup and was given a dirty look and given the water with a hmmph. So much for customer service. The lasagna was terrible. I have never had worse. It had very little sauce, weird cheesy type substance in the middle, ham on top with a tiny bit of mozzarella type cheese and a couple of pieces of cheddar cheese on top of that. Actually it was a tasteless gob of goop. My wife took the rest of her meal home. Later in the evening, it hit the garbage as neither of us could even think of forcing it down. I wouldn't give this restaurant even a 1 out of 10. Poor Sevice combined with Poor quality and taste. submitted by B. Benjamin

I went there a couple weeks ago. I saw the best lasagne in town sign so I had to try it out. I have had most of the lasagne's in town........fusili grill, papa redwoods, white tower and now shot in the dark. If there was a taste test i'm sure shot in the dark would win. The lasagna portion is huge. It's a mix of different meats and cheeses and its really creamy. It has a unique flavor that stands out and leave you wondering whats all in it. It came with garlic bread and a small salad. For $11.99 I felt that it was totally worth it. I wasn't sure about the service at first, it was busy and when I sat down no one asked me for my order, I had to figure out on my own that you have to go up to the counter and order on your own, pay and then go sit down and wait for your food. Maybe they should have a sign stating that, that's how you have to order. It get's really busy in there sometimes and there is usually only one or two people working so don't be surprised if someone forgets your coffee, if they do just ask them a second time and they will bring it for you. I give this place an 8, 1/2 to 9 out of 10.

JACK GEORGE DUNCAN I live in duncan B.C. and ill tell you i miss the sandwichs keep up the good work anybody reading this go to SHOT IN THE DARK CAFE IT IS THE BEST CAFE IN CAMPBELL RIVER NO MAKE THAT ON THE ISLAND

JUST A LOYAL CUSTOMER EXPRESSING MY APRECIATION TO THE CHEF AT SHOT IN THE DARK FOR HIS DAILY SPECIALS, YOU MAKE ME FEEL GOOD INSIDE

we took random shot at this place based on recommendation from the front desk at our hotel.
Honestly it was one of the places I would recommend myself, its was a unique experience, a great place and an awesome sandwiches, I would recommend the Campbell river club sandwich if you are hungry
Thank you Anchor inn , it was a great shot

The food is really good and the portions are HUGE! Don't complain about the price because you actually get the quantity of 2 meals. Most people share 1 meal! The service is personal and usually quite humorous! 2 bickering brothers.... need I say more!! This is a true story and the only restaurant in my life that I have had this happen to me... I ordered the lunch special. It was butter chicken over rice. It was delicious. I couldn't eat it all and when I asked to have it packed up for home the owner put it into the container and then ladled on another scoop of the chicken!
While I was waiting for my lunch to come up he gave me a cookie he had just baked to try too!!! If this is not customer appreciation then what is? They are this
generous almost every time I eat there. Thank you Shot In The Dark. I appreciate your level of service and generosity.

Some people watch too much Seinfeld! This is by far my favourite place to eat in Campbell River and the owners always say something that cracks me up. I cannot see how someone could think the portion sizes were too small. My wife and I usually split one portion and it is still too much food. But you cannot have too much of a good thing!

Two Jewish brothers run and own this - NEAT guys, God's chosen... Their food is super but prices are high, but no different than most of these exoctic coffee houses I am a former talk show host TV & Radio so I am blunt but honest - I have also eaten there and the food is very good, but to drink or eat there and some can afford it I guess, I feel I have top get a second mortagage on my house before going to those places and Shot In The Dark is one.

I think the Shot in the Dark has the best food in Campbell River for their sandwiches.they do an outstanding job with a nice variety and creative specials.
I will recommend this place to anyone

I was bullied by both owners who confused me with someone else! I was told that every time you come in here you whine, whine, whine....this is a serve yourself restaurant, lady. You want to me heat your soup, you want me to get you a glass of water. same thing, every time.

I'd never been there before! And will never go there again.

Staff is fantastic, always make you feel at home and put a smile on your face.
The food is great. Sandwiches are HUGE with fresh, in house roasted meats and locally baked bread. The soups and specials are always creative and delicious.
My favourite spot to for lunch, bar none

Fantastic Staff and Food!

Excellence I had the best soup at this cafe that I have ever had ever it was a Thai Chicken soup, I will go back next time I am in Canada

Delicious!!!HUGE PORTIONS!!!

scrumptious food and very generous plates, the butter chicken is superb!!!

Very Best Sandwiches, Saw One BIGGER than A HUMAN HEAD, LOL

really the first place I stop when ever I visit my mom in campbell river the guys there are so nice and always make me feel at home, I always recommend it to my friends and have never had a complaint )

Very creative specials and soups, the talents of the chef amaze me, staff are very courteous, the place does get really busy at lunch and it can be a bit hard to find a place to sit, but the food is excellent especially the curries

I just happened to stop into this restaurant while looking to buy a house, it is right beside the re-max and I could smell an extraordinary smell coming from their kitchen, the chef had prepared a delicious Thai Chicken soup, that was probably the best damn soup I've ever eaten, I kid you not it was Really Great!
I Will Be Back again!

So Good!

this cafe is really elegant, fresh food and nice atmosphere,generous owners and cute nice girls as staff,food is delicious and really fresh.
no room in complaining in here unlike the previous jerk who complain because his soup was cold and lied that the owner refuse to worm it up 4 him?, grow up winy baby
that does not make any sense


shot we know you guys, good in every way,,,,,,,,Dave and Pam ice

I will never ever set foot in this place again!
Heard all the raves about the place so went in for a bowl of soup one day, for the first time. The dark haired owner served me cold soup. I asked him if he could heat up the soup and bring some some water, please. He started yelling that it was the same thing

Wow.. sure wish I experienced the service that some of the people on here have mentioned. Every time I've been in there the men behind the counter are miserable. Not just

best lasagna garunteed
I didn't believe it at first when our neighbors told us about this place
NOW,,,I would recommend this place for sure ,,,,,,,,,,,,to anyone.

Fantastic is all I have to say

I don't know that what the last reviewer experiences are in life but a tea bag in a glass, and canned pop are hardly things to complain about and that your only goal is promote your own agenda, the agenda of an absolute idiot, perhaps they don't serve salad with the Lasagna how much food do you need to eat, are you a pig, and what do you mean your bread was upside down, lol. maybe you shouldn't eat out period, since you are obviously of a poor mental state.

We thought we'd give this place a try after reading the other reviews here...

1. My lemon ice tea had no lemon and the tea bag was left in the glass...
2. My bread was really burnt and instead of toasting new bread they turned it upside down and they tried to conceal it with dressing...
3. The lasagna came with no salad... apparently the salad ran out...but they did have lettuce and tomatoes for their sandwiches.... WTF!!!
4. We ordered a root beer and was handed with only the can with no glass to pour into.
5. we had to ask for our knives and forks after the food arrived, twice...

It's not often that a restaurant can get us angry by its poor quality... but this place really did a GREAT job. We will never go here again and will make sure none of our friends do either..

The lady there was very friendly.
Great Service and good food.

le premier restaurent a Campbell river

This Place has really good food, and an interesting dynamic, the owners fight and bicker in front of the whole resturaunt, reminds me of hells kitchen, I really get a kick out of the guys there. So if your looking for extraordinary food and a high entertainment value, this is the place for you!

Nice Cafe, they have a really Gorgeous place, My kids loved the place, and the chef is amazing, I had a shrimp soup there that knocked my socks off, I am not kidding!

WOW, WOW, WoWie!!!!!

I Recently enjoyed a wonderful meal at shot in the dark, I had the Cr Club, seeing how I was in CR, seemed the appropriate thing to do. This Sandwich was Delicious, and Packed With Real Wholesome Ingredients, and did I say Huge. Very Impressive

A whole lot of Bang for your buck!

Fantastic, and affordable!

Superb dining experience, High Quality food, Fresh Roasted meats, and excellent Chicken Curry, Yummy!

food was terrible and pricey. threw out most of it. didnt like paying top dollar for cheap processed meat.

Hello, Our physicians enjoyed your sandwiches and goodies, but they realized that their eyes were larger than their stomachs!

Campbell River & District General Hospital

VERY PRICY AND YOU DO NOT GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!

By far the only real choice in Campbell River, awesome!

o the people who run A Shot in the Dark who made my first experience there a great one! The food is unbelievable, but what really topped it off was the customer service. The people there were the most friendly people that I have encountered for a long time. This caf is an excellent choice for breakfast or lunch, and I would recommend it to anyone. - Thoroughly Pleased

Its the best I've been eating since I moved from Alberta, finaly, God Campbell river nothing much inhere.
Good food and good place to have in campbell river

I have allways heard good things about this place finaly we did try it based on recommandation of our hotel in CR.
what we found is really a cafe that campbell river needs, food, looks and decor it is really nice sandwiches rubbin was the best sandwich my wife had in a long time
what i have is an awsome dagwood
its big and tasty
i write this because i want to thank the staff working there,,,,thanks again and we will be back

well done
congraduation on your new store its WaaW
good sandwiches boys keep it up allways

too bad you were closed this weekends, I came with friends from vancouver to eat there. we were craving for CR. club or anything from shots. good food real people and nice place.

le premier restaurent a Campbell river ou on goute des delisieus nouritures comme ci c'est fait a la maison toutes les choses dan le menu son vrement excellentes bon courage pour cette famille qui conduit

its a 100% good no questions ask
food,looks and friendly place, go SHOT go

i had the CR club and it was the best sandwich I had really
good food and good place to eat when you very hungry

Very nice staff, and excellent food! I had the Lasagna it was the best I ever had in my Life!

This restaraunt is simply fantastic, nothing else need be said

Great sandwiches, so big i could barely finish it. Good service and decor. Usually an interesting special of the day