Dave's in the Village

The burgers and fries at this restaurant are absolutely delicious! I have visited four times this summer and have been impressed every time. You definitely won't leave hungry! I am looking forward to trying their pizza menu the next time I go, as I have heard they are fantastic.

Quick service, hot yummy food. Good way to end a long day. Pizzas had tons of toppings and the chicken burger was lovely and craipy

I am dissatisfied with the limited dining options in Haida Gwaii, as there are few restaurants that I find worth visiting. One particular establishment has inconsistent operating hours and employees who are sometimes impolite. Although I have enjoyed the food at this restaurant in the past, the inconvenience of having to drive there just to check if it is open can be frustrating.

Located near the Ḵay Llnagaay Centre museum in Skidegate is Dave's Take-out, a must-visit spot for any visitor to the area. This beach front community is home to a number of totem poles, including those in front of chiefs' homes and a community legacy pole in the park along the beach. Dave's offers delicious homemade hamburgers, locally caught halibut fish and chips, and more. You can enjoy your meal at a table near the take-out window or take it to a picnic table across the street to watch the local wildlife and kids playing in the water. Just be sure to keep an eye on your food, as the clever ravens in the area are always on the lookout for a snack.

Dave 's has been a staple of Skidegate (not Queen Charlotte City) since at least the early 1990s. In that time, this small eatery, which is primarily take out though it does have limited seasonal (summer) seating, has amassed something of a cult like following in the community and the surrounding area. This place is well known for their burgers, chicken strips, pizza, soft ice cream, slushies and occasional specials. In other words, Dave 's is basically like your typical takeout fast food place, though it isn 't fast food. Unfortunately, like many of the restaurants on Haida Gwaii, Dave 's seems to suffer from inconsistency, both in terms of food quality and hours of operation. Sometimes you 'll get something to go from here and it will be outstanding (the burgers come to mind), and yet at other times you 're left scratching your head wondering what 's changed (for instance, the pizza has been hit and miss. One of the last times I ordered one it was so greasy the toppings kept sliding off). Such inconsistency in product no doubt impacts the customer base or at least I would think so. But if the lack of consistency isn 't enough to impact customer base, then the inconsistent hours of operation might. Sometimes this place is open all week; at other times hours will be sporadic and/or with large gaps in between usually with no notice. I think if Dave 's could iron out such inconsistencies they would be more effective. I mean, it would be nice, when visiting Haida Gwaii, to have at least a couple of restaurants with consistent food not the proverbial surprise bag you get at most. FOOD: 2.5/5 SERVICE: 3/5 VALUE: 3/5 RECOMMENDATION: Despite the inconsistency this place offers a reprieve from the Chinese food offerings that seem to over saturate the Island. And, hey, the burgers are pretty good!