The best Restaurants in Vancouver Island ranking of December 2024

711 restaurant menus in Vancouver Island, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Scaliwags Eatery
Scaliwags Eatery
90/100 (107 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Canadian
Dinner
Breakfast
Canadian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Slow roasted short ribs best ever! Crisp salad with homemade dressing was delicious. Big bowl of fresh fruit substituted for potatoes at breakfast...."
Mary Tucker
"What a cute place overlooking the pool. I had a fantastic lunch here and would highly recommend it! We look forward to hosting Paint Nite events..."
Ginja Lion
"Great food and desserts! Lovely owner served us and I like that so much is handmade in house and locally sourced/seasonal. Would definitely recommend..."
Paula Wensley
"We spent 3 days at the hotel & ate our breakfast & dinner there each day. Awesome food & service - highly recommend the hotel &..."
Donna Parr
"Fabulous!!! Great staff, down to earth people...� Awesome food, great prices. Thank you for your hospitality. See you all next..."
Barb Cameron
"Real food made from scratch, so good ! Had the prime rib dinner and peach cobbler for dessert. Everything was perfect, going back for more soon..."
Dan Morris
"Amazing food, great staff. Margie's creme brûlée is..."
Sean Bob Klaver
"Breakfast was great!!! It came just the way I ordered..."
Kathy Pearce
"great service n good food n gotta love sitting..."
Background Brenda
"I was very surprised with this restaurant in our hotel as I'm usually not wowed by hotel food. It's normally always lacking in some way, similar to..."
S JT
"An unexpected surprise that you wouldn't walk into unless you were staying at the hotel or knew otherwise. The food was very tasty and thoroughly..."
Tami Romanchuk
"This is our "go to" place whenever we want a casual lunch or a substantial breakfast. There are new owners who took the place over from the..."
Ed Prior
"The staff are friendly and the breakfast special is..."
GWoo
"Friendly place. I drank some red wine and got tipsy. The halibut was nice and had a crispy outside. It was just a small..."
TsimshianHoroscope
"We arrived with a party of 12. Service was friendly and quick. The food was..."
Sheena Wright
"Awesome food and great service. Great prices and good..."
Margie Edwards
"Good place to eat but little bit pricey. Great service Judy is the..."
Randy Mar
"Wow. This is a hidden gem....really good food and staff are amazing. Try the Scallywags salad...so..."
D. Carelli
Taste Of Europe Deli
Taste Of Europe Deli
85/100 (107 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Eastern European
European
Central European
Polish
Polish
Eastern European
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Perogies
Café
Eastern European
Central European
Polish
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I make sure to come for fantastic pierogies, cabbage rolls, and borscht every time I visit downtown Victoria. The new location may be difficult to..."
Clara So
"Tasty, tasty pierogies and cabbage rolls just like my mom's and grandmother's. I go weekly for the 5 pierogy combo that comes with a sausage, a..."
David Edey
"Love the cabbage rolls, love the perogies. Delicious food, great prices. Like eating at your Ukrainian/polish grandmas..."
Ian Gibbs
"Excellent white borscht with delicious sourdough bread. Totally authentic and very reasonable prices. Highly..."
Evan Krosney
"I have only been here once (hence 4 stars instead of 5, want to get more samples before I go to 5) but enjoyed a very delicious hot red borscht..."
Nishant M
"The pierogies contained a fluffy and delicious filling. They were topped with caramelized onions and fresh dill. One of the best lunches I've had in..."
Cameron McIver
"Absolutely charming little place - I stopped in for lunch on the weekend with a friend and for less than $30 we had a fantastic meal with pierogies,..."
Adriana McMullen
"Everything that I've tried here to date has been delicious. The perogies both frozen and fresh have that amazing homemade taste which has me coming..."
Marc Doucette
"Great food! I like the pierogies (of course) and cabbage rolls. The sauerkraut soup is also a favourite of mine. Healthy food with no preservatives...."
Greg W.
"Best Eastern European food I have ever had! The service was great and the food served with a smile. The food and the portions are probably the best..."
Sydney Huyghe
"Delicious and authentic food served with friendly and hospitable..."
Mei-Chen Chen
"Best pierogies in town, handmade by a very nice older gentleman. We regularly keep some in our freezer for whenever we get a craving. The dessert..."
Scott
"I walked in off the street because of the sign that said 10% off for loyal customers! I immediately joined Mr.Zmuda's loyalty program. What an..."
Meaghan Walker-Williams
"The sauerkraut soup was excellent, as were the hand-crafted pierogies. What a delicious dinner. This is a gem of a shop and we wish you the best of..."
Craig Bedard
Subway
70/100 (104 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Porto Osteria
Porto Osteria
86/100 (102 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Italian
Vegan Options
Canadian
Vegan Options
Dinner
Wine Bar
Italian
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
"Outstanding! We found out about this restaurant through friends and so far has not disappointed. Due to Covid we are not dining in so have only had..."
Justine Cooper
"We couldn't have been happier with our choice to visit Porto Osteria. We had issues finding somewhere close enough to the ferry but also with a..."
Antony Ta
"Hidden gem of Sydney & the Island. Great date night spot ! Fresh made pasta and bread with genuine customer service. Tucked nicely back in Canoe Cove..."
Norm Wilson
"The best Lasgna I ever had! . We loved the Lasgna and we are coming back soon for the egg yolk pasta in this weekend. Beautiful place to hangout and..."
Siju D
"If you like Italian food and I mean the kind you get in Italy then this is your place. This is one of the best Italian restaurants I have eaten in...."
Stan Z
"In July we took two couples with us to try your restaurant. We all thoroughly enjoyed our food and experience. Very cute and cozy place with lovely..."
Sharlene Harlos
"Wonderful establishment: great staff and excellent food. I accidentally booked my reservation on the wrong date; they found us a table and ensured us..."
Hilary Lovell
"Lovely little seaside restaurant! My husband and I went for lunch today and enjoyed fresh pasta with marinara sauce. It was simple and rustic, and..."
Jenna S
"The owners went out of their way to accommodate me with food allergies for my birthday and even made me this amazing vegan brownie so I could enjoy..."
Sarah Stratton
"Delicious food, friendly staff. Definitely on the pricey side, especially considering the portion sizes, but a lovely spot for date night if you..."
Tam Time
Cappuccino Grande Cafe
Cappuccino Grande Cafe
89/100 (99 ratings)
Restaurants
Dessert
Cafe
European
European
Cafe
Soups
Austrian
Swiss
Swiss
Austrian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Schnitzel
Baguette
Sandwiches
Sit down
Soups
Austrian
Café
Swiss
European
Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food and the service here were fantastic. The schnitzel and potato salad were sold out (get there early!) but the fresh, tasty croissant..."
Jim Anderson
"The schnitzel is truly amazing and incredibly authentic. A must have..."
jerry holzbecher
"How can you not love a cafe that has great coffee, great food, and great deserts? Owners are super nice. Even had the right sized fork for sharing..."
Doug Mason
"They supplied one of our wedding cakes and it was delicious! My husband and I fell in love with the fresh pizza, soup, and specialty coffee. This is..."
Samantha McAra
"Consistently fresh, excellent quality, pride of ownership and genuinely nice and friendly service. This is a go to every time I go out to Courtenay...."
Tanya Kucey
"Discovering this gem on 5th Street was a surprise. A friendly husband and wife team run the business. My favourites cinnamon danish, homemade soups,..."
Tess B.
"Phenomenal service and incredible food. My family and I stumbled across this husband-and-wife-run establishment by chance while in town running..."
Erika English
The Sandtrap Restaurant & Lounge
The Sandtrap Restaurant & Lounge
92/100 (97 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Steakhouse
Canadian
Pub
Steakhouse
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Canadian
Pub
Steakhouse
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
Sol
Sol
90/100 (93 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Contemporary
Sit down
Contemporary
"Shadi rocks! And the rest of the staff are (also) awesome, friendly, knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with!..."
Barry Ostash
"I've only been going for a month but the staff is always above & beyond nice. Probably a different girl each time. I did go once where I guess the..."
Stephanie Campbell
"The staff is always nice to me and the equipment seems well kept. Lately there's been some waiting due to demand during the summer but overall good..."
Trevor Carlson
"I got a full body spray tan there today they did a fantastic job and I love it very satisfied will be going there again and again thank..."
Cindy Sinx
"Was great! I need it quick touch up, didn’t make an appointment and loved how fast and efficient my experience was at the studio, good service and..."
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"I am a regular customer and I just wanted to point out how kind and helpful Liase and the team are. Always greets you with a smile and are only to..."
S Pearl
"Signed up for a monthly membership, thinking it was for three months (misunderstood the girl behind desk, newer staff) My concerns were not brought..."
Shauna N.
"I never write reviews but I googled the hours and thought why not, I love this place and should share it. I have been going here for yearsssss! When..."
Ana Zd
"It is the best Tanning Salon in the West End. Very reasonable rates. You do not have to buy eye wear as its provided. I rarely ever have to wait for..."
C Me
"Lots of beds to choose from and easy location to find. Beds are clean and good promotions to keep you coming back. Lis was wonderful to deal with..."
Marko Joannou
"This is a favorite tanning destination. Decently priced packages (read the cancellation policy) and a variety of lay down and stand up beds also a..."
Mark K
"Great tanning spot! Variety of beds - stand up and lay down. Convenient location and hours. Staff are always friendly and professional. Added bonus -..."
Amber Marple
"I love love love this service! Great value and service. I did go to use this service today durning business hours but the door was locked and I..."
S. K.
"Very quick, I have never had to wait. Reasonable prices with straightforward packages. Also very clean and comfortable facilities. Only drawback is..."
Virginia R
"Great service ! Slightly over priced but have never had an issue here :) the lady at the front always remembers my name which is nice..."
Cierra Harris
"Amazing experience. Carol, the girl in charge of the reception, is so kind and explained me all the options that they offer very well. Nice place,..."
Albert Pons
Trees Restaurant
Trees Restaurant
86/100 (93 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Canadian
Healthy
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Sit down
Healthy
Canadian
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Eggholic
82/100 (93 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Korean
Asian
Korean
Asian
Korean
Cafe 1891
93/100 (91 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Café
Café
Cheap Eats
Keekz Coffee House
Keekz Coffee House
97/100 (86 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Fast Food
Healthy
Cafe
Fast food
Cafe
Café
Café
Fast food
Healthy
Cheap Eats
"A cute little Cafe full of charm and a wonderful atmosphere and staff to..."
Bruce Ward
"This place is awesome and it keeps getting better. The soups are fantastic and flavourful. The sandwich and wrap variety is large and they are fresh..."
Hayley Walker
"A fantastic spot for breakfast or lunch! Such a lovely addition to the area, Keeks has fantastic homemade bakery items, as well as soups, sandwiches..."
Katie McGroarty
"Great little cafe! Outdoor seating on a terrace, and about 20 spaces inside. Pastries and simple eats all good e.g. bacon and egg bagel . Wonderful ..."
Azul Hugh
"Worked here for months before Kiki closed it to work on other projects. Really lovely place that always felt safe to be in as a trans person, and I..."
Lin Lloyd
"This place is so homey and comfortable. Perfect for hanging out, studying, or coming for a delicious home-style lunch. The food is creative, fresh,..."
Celine Cuevas
"Love Keekz. Kiki makes everything from scratch, and it shows. The sandwiches are delicious and the soup that changes daily is always great. I get at..."
Adrian Nyland
"The homemade muffins are amazing. Hard you find a place that still makes homemade anything at a price that you can afford. Recommend this place for..."
Matthew Coffey
"Cute little place. Mom and daughter run it. Best coconut milk chai anywhere! Great both hot or iced. Baking done in house is excellent as..."
Tracey Rate
"I've had a lot of London fogs in my day, as well as various other specialty drinks.... This place blows the pants off your average London fog, and..."
Ashliegh Slusarenko
Subway
78/100 (85 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Subway
70/100 (84 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Subway
70/100 (83 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cedar Ultra Patio
Cedar Ultra Patio
80/100 (82 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Sit down
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
"Although we arrived early for dinner the place was a bit of a ghost town. This was our first visit. It was really nice we had the whole place to..."
John Santos
"I had breakfast here as a hotel guest. The breakfast voucher for Marriott elite members covers $15 per person, so $30 CAD for the room. You can..."
J Tan
"Tessa in the Lounge/Bistro is Lovely! Extremely kind and friendly. I stopped in to the Metropolitan Grill for a drink. When I drove up it looked..."
Desirae Roth
"A nice bar atmosphere with food and entertainment. We went and it was “wings” night, so wings and salads! They have a full bar so drinks are..."
John Gaw
"Came here for breakfast and food portion was amazing! The potatoes were so good. But the best part was the service, our server Alicia was so..."
Anita Tang
"The food was fresh and delicious and the staff was very friendly. The breakfast was also very..."
Adrian
"Very very good food!! Good service! Not a huge menu of items which is good so they they can focus on serving food quality food. One suggestion.. I..."
Kelly D
"Try the vegeterian eggs benedict, one of the best breakfasts I have eved had. Home made pesto and holandais sauce, ..."
Chucho Godinez (GasparIlom)
"Tessa made us feel like we were not just another table to for her wait on. She was very attentive and so delightful to talk to during our dinner. She..."
Steve Hickerson
"My husband and I visited this restaurant on two occasions during our stay at the Four Point Sheraton Hotel up in BC, Canada this past weekend. Our..."
A Classy Lassie
"We love this restaurant! Food is good here and service is prompt and friendly. I had the burger and it was very tasty. My partner had the ribs and..."
Ed Watson
"Excellent food. Don't quite understand all the negative reviews. My wife and I were there a couple nights ago. She ordered pita bread and hummus as a..."
Michael L
"Breakfast for champions! I stay at the Four points weekly and only just went for breakfast for the first time. The eggs benny are delicious and the..."
Jason Gatcke
Tim Hortons
70/100 (77 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Summit Bread Company
Summit Bread Company
98/100 (76 ratings)
Restaurants
Bakeries
Canadian
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Canadian
Free off-street parking
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Zaffran-exotic Indian Cuisine
Zaffran-exotic Indian Cuisine
70/100 (76 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
Indian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best Indian restaurant in town. So many of my favourites from India and taste is..."
Asha Benedyczak
"Vow really exotic.All the best Mehak and Bhavneet. God Bless..."
Devinder Singh
"Hello dear friends,My experience at Zaffran indian cuisine was enjoyable for my tastebuds but harmful to my identity as a human person. Tonight..."
Rebecca V
"Lovely food, Lovely people. Thumbs off!!! Mix platter was awesome and Lamb Vindaloo was the best i ever had in so many years. The restaurant was..."
Singh Bathla
"This place is a must visit if you are in Victoria. Went to this place a couple times while I was in Victoria and enjoyed the food every time and the..."
Pammi Lamba
"Awsome food and great service!!. Food was too good and restaurant atmosphere was extremely satisfying. One of the best Indian food in Victoria. One..."
Rajvirchauhan89
"Dont know what the chef did with the Prawns but they were out of the world. I like the option of making our own meat with the choice of Curries and..."
Akshay
"Friends recommended this place to us for the good food. Couldn't have been more satisfied. I picked a random item, the Dhaba Murg, from the menu...."
Connor Bottrell
"Lets get real. Indian restaurants in Victoria lacked Service standards. Now Zaffran is the place which has re-defined the service standards. Such..."
Stephan Fiddler
"I have gone to all the Indian restaurants in the town and Zaffran is undoubtedly the BEST SO FAR. Food is just so mouth watering, you couldnt ask for..."
Nabin Shrestha
"Wow! The best indian food I ever had. This was so freaking delicious and the waitress was really sweet she gave us advices about the town... My..."
Catherine Richard
"Delicious food, polite servers, and great presentation. I ordered the spinach and chickpeas. I have never had this dish cooked so well anywhere else..."
Parm S
"Great food and very friendly staff. I was there for a week with family and went to this restaurant a few times, and loved it every time. For all meat..."
Pammi Lamba
"Great tasting Indian food with good-sized portions, unlike some of the other Indian restaurants in town. Fair prices. I particularly like the..."
Kevin Cryderman
"Loved this place. Great food and the staff are very helpful in pairings. Prices are reasonable and food is delicious. Highly reccomend if you are..."
Keith Iskiw
"Service was great, food is excellent and we'll priced, and location is good as well. Too bad more people don't know about this..."
Wade Spearin
"This place is great! Server was super helpful and the owner/head chef came out to talk to us and ask how everything was. Great, great..."
Nadine Halston
"Best experience ever. A must go for all the tourists and residents. Should feature in the sight see no places of..."
M K
"Excellent food and super friendly. I recommend it. The lunch buffet is a great..."
micaela serra
"The food here is amazing and a lot of menu choices too, to satisfy your taste buds..."
Gagan Lamba
Subway
70/100 (75 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch