TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Victoria - Updated November 2024

"Friendly wait staff, great "happy hour" prices and good food. Emma is especially Ms. Hospitality with personality and an over-and-above flair for..."

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Suzie Ding

"Came here for a birthday celebration dinner. We ordered a platter which was very good. Steak was cooked perfectly and seafood was very good too. We..."

Jessica Fis

"Our last meal in Victoria was lunch at Nautical Nellies. We sat on their beautiful patio surrounded by flowers. The food was delicious, the service..."

C Johnson

"We had an excellent lunch here and ate all the lobster dishes! We tried the lobster quesadilla from the happy hour menu. I had the fish tacos from..."

L S

"It was our first time here, and we’re definitely coming back! We were so impressed with the food quality. Everything was cooked perfectly and..."

Adrienne

"Amazing service I think her name was Emily maybe . She was fantastic Food was unbelievable The lobster crab salad 15 🌟 And lobster dip 20 🌟 lol..."

Michelle Cadotte

"Delicious! Took my boyfriend here for the first time and he absolutely loved it. We both got drinks which were good. We shared a calamari which was a..."

Briana R

"An incredible restaurant and definitely priceworthy! We had a nice place outside, in the shade and with a fresh breeze and our waiter was..."

Christoph Derszteler

"We had the hot seafood platter with lobster. It was incredible. My husband said he could come back later in the day and have the same thing. The..."

Shonterria Stokes

"Hands down the best foo I've ever had. Lobster fest was amazing. I cannot wait for my next trip to Victoria just so I can wat here..."

Jessica Rae

"Amazing service and overall experience. Price is reasonable for the quality you get. 10/10 for the share platter. We got mussels and clams to start..."

Jason Mc Cormack

"Great clam chowder soup. Highly recommend it. Calamari is also nicely..."

Mana Hamidi

"We went to Nautical Nellies not once, but two weekends in a row for brunch. All the dishes were amazing, packed with large chunks of seafood and were..."

Ashley Edith

"Food was excellent, while the setting is a bit dated and stuffy. It was humid that day and the place could use a fan for circulation. My crab and..."

Donna Keeler

Steamship Grill & Bar

83/100 (2625 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Super good service! Food amazing! The best place to have a great meal and enjoy the view over the bay in Victoria. Walking distance from the famous..."

Louisette Boutet

"Great hosts, amazing food and friendly staff! Can't wait to try the patio this..."

Mary Lou Newbold

"Food and service where first class. Thoroughly recommend making a booking as the seafood was..."

Mark Plumridge

"Service was excellent. The beer recommended by our waitress was just what I was looking for. They were very accommodating in helping my wife with a..."

James Banks

"Super nice fresh food, one of my fav in Victoria. Nice view of the harbour wrapped up in a blankly. Close to European dining...."

Conny Kleinschmidt

"It’s very rare when you get quality food, amazing service and great value at a restaurant. Well..."

Brad Bracewell

"Came as a party of two and three on both Xmas Eve and Xmas evening. Staff was very accommodating as we didn’t have a reservation and limited choice..."

Igor Volasevic

"Visited in late June. This was our first meal in Victoria and it was really good. This place is located right on the harbour and has picturesque..."

Penny Rusty Sophie

"We had a great experience at the restaurant. The food was excellent and so we're the drinks. The service was very good. Our server, Olivia, was..."

Dubi P

"Great patio with amazing views and good spot for date night! Food is good, however the service could be a bit more attentive and fast. Hosts are very..."

Christine Wong

"We came here to grab a quick bite before our ferry ride out of Victoria. We told the server right away that we were in a time crunch and she..."

Rachel Quist

"Silly us, we overestimated how warm it would be at night. Our food was amazing and the view can't be beat, we were just so cold even when they moved..."

Jessie W.

"Looking for a place to relax and dine after our sightseeing and visiting Parliament Buildings.We are seated outside, nice view and quiet. Got some..."

Kamonwan Ch

"Nice patio seating & friendly staff! The food and drinks were excellent too! The red sangria was not sweet but the mango mint iced tea was! Both..."

Angel Kinzig

"We had an amazing dinner tonight! The food, the service and the patio views are a top notch. Seafood, chowder and steaks were..."

Alena Mordvintseva

"We had a great dining experience here with friends. It was a busy Saturday night but we had a table that was off to the side overlooking the deck..."

Gayle Wigmore

"Dinner time was busy, be prepared to be waiting. Beautiful waterfront view and food were delicious and healthy too. We had harvest bowl (V) and..."

Helen Zhu

"Really nice meal on waterside patio . Had an excellent hamburger with aoli cheese sauce . Really nice . Sister had the same with side salad and loved..."

Richard J Bergeron

"My boyfriend and I went here for our anniversary and our amazing waitress (Chelsea) went above and beyond to make our night amazing. She was able to..."

MacKenna Dyck

"Super friendly staff - Cathy was our server and amazing!! She shared a lot of great spots to visit in Victoria and even showed us a video of mom and..."

Jeffrey Peng

"I ate here as part of a group tour and really enjoyed the Harvest Bowl. It was filling without being heavy and all of the flavors were fresh. I would..."

Michele Hester

The Flying Otter Grill

82/100 (4391 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Myself and my girlfriend have eaten here a handful of times , every time was great . The food is tasty and presented wonderfully. Service is happy..."

Justin Mansbridge

"Went there for Mothers' Day..service was prompt and friendly..sat at the window with a gorgeous view and my Son!!! I recieved a long stem yellow rose..."

Karen Marie

"Love their halibut fish and chips. Outside patio is heated in the winter and has a great..."

Patti Slegg

"Super cool, cute, little, fun decorated, friendly place to sit inside or on the sea side patio (right at the water)🐬with amazing food to find..."

Conny Kleinschmidt

"Fast & wonderful staff, great atmosphere. Halibut & caeser salad was delicious. Calamari best..."

Iain Mac Donald

"Visiting from Australia. Great location, great service and great food. Had dinner one night and returned for drinks and light lunch the next day...."

Cath Doubleu

"Great service and food is excellent. Loved the blackened halibut. The option for half fries and salad is appreciated. Staff..."

Rebecca Payne Yauchzee

"Incredibly view of Victoria's waterfront, wonderful service and fantastic food, great place for all..."

Laurie White - Davalovsky

"My daughter and I had dinner at the Flying Otter last night and from the second we opened the front door until we left we were impressed. On a busy..."

Sheryl Harras

"My daughter had Cobb salad and I had Prawn and Mago salad. Both were delicious! Service was excellent and friendly and the place was packed! ..."

Sandra Hunt

"Really enjoyed my quick stop here while waiting for my flight. Service was FAST and my tuna salad was really, really good! My only complaint is..."

Sportsenfoodyist

"Great food and service . Delicious burger , salad and beer. I will be coming back the next time I visit Victoria! Saturday night and the place was..."

Budyic

"Good food, nothing special and a little expensive for lunch. Staff were very loud chatting with each other, but service didn’t suffer due to..."

Rachel Kennedy

"Really enjoyed lunch here. Arrived 12noon with a stroller - a seat was found, service was quick and friendly. We had a wrap & salad and a mango..."

Anna Redman

"Really nice lunch spot by the water. Great views. Prices are a little bit high but that's par for the location. Lots of seafood options and..."

Leah Vininsky-Oakes

"On the docks at the harbor seaplane airport, with fish and chips, well made cesars, burgers, and such. Excellent place to sit and wait our watch..."

Jjd3

"Always good food at good prices at this place. Service was great even though the restaurant was quite busy. Great fish and chips, clam chowder, and..."

Mickey Mouth

"Good value for money and fantastic spot on the harbour. Happy hour specials are always cheap. Food is good but cant beat the flying Beaver in..."

Shawn

"The location and ambiance of this place can't be beat. You are right on the water in the inner harbor. And most seating is outdoors - which we..."

Sunseeker 37

"Moules Frites. Mussels mixed with french fries & veggies in..."

Ren

"Great food, lots of eye candy.. Great on the wharf setting, excellent food, heated patio, view of entrance to inner..."

Koehn.andy

"Delicious Fish and Chips.. I had the halibut fish and chips and my wife had the cod. We both thought they were some of the best we ever had and we..."

Chuck3565

"Great spicy Calamari. Very nice meal and service, glad we got there at 5:15 on a Saturday night with only 2 tables left - we'll be..."

Brenda

"The Halibut fish and chips was just what I've been craving for. Absolutely delicious..."

Johan Lotz

"Always a pleasant experience.. The first time we were went to the Flying Otter was for a Christmas Party. The patio, even in the winter, was a..."

Natasha Smith

"Go for the location - food is so-so. The Flying Otter has a super location and we will definitely go back for a beer on a sunny day and watch the..."

Blake Handley

"Steak night was SO good!! $11.99 for a steak, salad, baked potato and prawns. Such a great deal and the food tasted AMAZING! Tiffany was our server..."

Daphne Patterson

"Im a huge fan of this place, the food and view are great there. The only bad thing i can say about the place is that the service can sometimes be hit..."

The Fridge

"Chose to eat here for the scenic setting, and the food was absolutely delicious! Hands down best calamari i've had in a while . And i've been craving..."

Emily Stevenson

"We went here last night for date night. The service was good and fast. My boyfriend loved his ceaser and beerceaser. The raspberry mojito was really..."

Carleigh Curtis

"Pretty good actually. I was planning to finally try Red Fish Blue Fish but the lineup was really long and we were hungry and the Flying Otter was..."

Emily Fitzcanti

"Love the location and the food is..."

Lese

"We stumbled upon this place by accident after having a very bad experience at a different restaurant. The location was awesome! Service was..."

Sadie

"The mojito was tasty and the spicy Italian sandwich was really good. They forgot the avacado on my husband's club sandwich, and we had to wait 20..."

Giselle

"Awesome cheesecake!. Had lunch here on a beautiful Saturday morning. We sat on the patio and it was so nice to be right on the water! What a great..."

Luisabella

"A very satisfying dining experience. I haven't been to this place for a few years, but I went again last night because I had a groupon. I'm so glad I..."

Chris

"Decent. Food is good and setting are amazing, waitresses and servers work fast to fix any problems with the dishes. Although I wasn't happy with the..."

Pandaboo

"Love It. We have been to the flying otter a few times and have always had a good meal. The portion was large enough for my husband who is a big..."

Janet

"Hidden Gem. I have been to Victoria numerous times but I never thought to go on the harbour for a meal. Although small, being on the water was great..."

Candu

"I like it BUT..... Flying Otter Grill (FOG) is a fantastic place for both food and drink. The views are amazing and food generally good. It certainly..."

Food Critic

"Understated. I thoroughly enjoy the Flying Otter Grill, especially at lunchtime or sunset. The combination of the views, a varied menu, pleasant..."

Wanderer

"Last day of Groupon. I went last year too and thought the service was slow and it wasn't much better today. It was packed but we got the last table...."

Grizzlies03

"Love it everytime. Last night 3 of us went for the steak with prawns, loaded baked potatoe and salad special for only $10.95. I left feeling..."

Loulou

"We came here because we had a groupon. We ordered the crab cakes to start. They were good, but not $13 worth. My husband had a fully loaded burger..."

Peachylander

"Very warm, inviting atmosphere. Friendly staff. Very quick service. Ahi tuna salad was delicious. Fresh vegetables and tasty dressing. Two thumbs up..."

Leah

"Wow, so good! Came here because of a groupon and so glad I did. Great service, great atmosphere, amazing food, and so reasonably priced! Had the..."

Seanathon Morphy

"Good food good staff quick service and actually on the..."

KD

"Good food, great staff!. We purchased a groupon for this place and so glad I found it, great views, friendly staff, and most of all great amazing..."

Aimeejean

"Fabulous service!. I stopped at the Otter on Sunday, after a long, hot shift volunteering on crowd control for the free tours of the Russian training..."

Patti

"Best Canada Day in years!. Came down July 1st on Canada Day and it might have been th busiest place in town. After getting some tasty "beertails" (a..."

Sean Donaldson

"Regulars - love it.. We are regulars at the flying otter, and i have to say in the many many times we have been, we have been disappointed once. the..."

Chris

"Great Place. My wife and I have been to the Otter a few times and we have really enjoyed it. Our kids love it because it is on the water and the..."

Scott

"Nothing phenomenal.... But a nice view and decient food. What else do you..."

Tim

"From the mojoto's to the food this place rocks! The Philly cheese steak sandwich was awesome! I loved the ceasar salad. And everyone loves the fries..."

Don

"Great view, hidden jewel. Visiting from out of town, the Flying Otter was a great suprise on the waterfront. First, to actually get to the..."

Mkm

"Food is awesome, try the Tuna Tutaki. Service was excellent. Average beer selection. View and atmosphere are..."

Brian Chapman

"Impressive. Our eyes caught the $3.00 beer sign. Decided to go and sit at the outside bar and have a pint. Once there we ordered poutine fries as..."

Yohan

"Love it!. Great people, great prices, beautiful restaurant!!! i was concerned that it may be a seasonal spot because its a floating restaurant right..."

Julianna

"Finally, we arrive at a fun, laid back, casual restaurant. We decide to dine outside, and to my surprise it was very delightful because a heater..."

Flavor Budz

" Everything was great at the Flying Otter Grill and it reminded us that we need to come to this place more often - the food is prepared with care,..."

Cfbnp200e

"Desert was a highlight. I had the lime tartlet. Divine. Matt had the tempura bananas and, although it looked like a turd, it tasted fantastic and was..."

Coupon Cowgirl

"A definite bang for your buck with quality tasting food! We had the fish and chips which were on special, and the spicy prawn wrap which was..."

Naila Jina

"Came here because we heard they had good fish and chips. Did not disappoint! The fish was in a light crispy batter and the fish (cod) was moist and..."

Jeannot Angell

"Had an absolutely amazing dinner here. Salmon Wellington was as big as my head and so good. The Seafood Linguine was so delicious and fresh. Although..."

annika

"Not sure why I don't come to this restaurant more often; I enjoyed the ambiance, location, food, and menu items. It's a reasonable place to take..."

Stephanie Maccc

"Wings nights after 3PM every Wednesday is 7$ per pound of wings and 5$ Pints. Very hard to beat! Great atmosphere, music is bumping and great for..."

Keanu McGill

"Elizabeth did a great job serving our table of four. Food was delicious! Tuna, chowder, fish wrap and salad. Drinks were delivered timely. View is..."

Sandra M

"We had a delicious fish and chips with a house cobs salad, everything was fresh and tasty. The service was quick, friendly and efficient. The view of..."

V Maxeno

"We got club house sandwich , fish and fries (cod) and salmon tacos. The food was good , the fish has a very thick batter so if you’re not into that..."

R

"Amazing water views and chill atmosphere. Sat at the bar and had great happy hour apples. Calamari and..."

J K

"Found this place while wandering aimlessly around Victoria. We loved the name and decided to give it a try. It was a little busy, but the hostess..."

Sally Garrison

Spinnakers Brewpub And Guesthouses

82/100 (3221 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"Great local pub near the water in Lime Bay. There is an upstairs pub and a downstairs area more suitable for dining. You can get good views of the..."

Jason Dorey

"I visited Spinnakers 3 weeks ago andI noticed a menu item that looked “over the top” to my tastes, so I returned yesterday to try it out. It was..."

Jeremy Milsom

"Stayed at the guest bungalow for the first time. Super charming, clean, and comfortable. Our cycling group enjoyed the overall vibe of the place so..."

Roger Ling

"My first dining experience at the Spinnakers dates back to 2009. Clocking some 14 years later, I found the food and services are still top notch. ..."

James H

"Busy.. busy.. patio is a narrow porch and the front lawn ..mobility issues make it a challenge. To get down the front stairs but the view of the..."

Ken Patterson

"Awesome brew pub with delicious food and beer! The fish and chips here were excellent and their beer selection is great. I recommend trying to grab a..."

Tyler Blaz

"A local favourite that never disappoints! I come here often and am always impressed by the food and service. Recently, my server Mackenzie was so..."

Alex Lausanne

"Not only is the view amazing but this place is well run. We had excellent service from our waitress even tho she was busy. We ordered grilled cheese..."

Merie Beauchamp

"The guesthouse is so cute! Lovely Victorian decor, spacious bathroom, comfy bed, and very clean. The pub is awesome too, super friendly staff and..."

Brytani Dean

"Had a wonderful meal - ordered both appetizer boards for four people - everything was delicious, especially the smoked oysters and salmon. Our server..."

Jane Poole

"Had a dear friend visiting - we went for breakfast & our server Mackenzie was lovely & helpful (my friend has several health conditions that make..."

Caroline Farquhar

Fireside Grill

82/100 (2454 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

"Fireside Grill has great food, knowledgeable and friendly staff, wonderful wine list, the best patio and what an interior. That makes it five stars...."

Alison S. Ross

"Went there for Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday. Everything was perfect.. a vast variety of delicious foods, including an omelette station and a great..."

Anakalia Oahu

"Had mussels first, very fresh tasting. Then Had the halibut. Very eye catching and delishious. Done perfectly. Barry had the salmon, very eye..."

Delores Day

"My first visit and not my last. Had your Brunch Buffet today and it was amazing. Fresh, flavorful and many food choices. Your staff are amazing..."

Colleen Korte

"Just arrived late from a busy day with my family...the staff were fantastic... The meal had to be one of the best I have ever had! Our waiter was..."

Gina Loree

"Fantastic.Did the Sunday buffet.Service was awesome,yes I said service for a buffet!!.The young man brought us new cutlery and napkins everytime we..."

Derek Mann

"Attended the 3rd annual patio/garden party (our second one!) enjoyed it immensely once again! Superb food, drink and atmosphere! Great job, well done..."

Wendy L. Williams

"Joined friends here last evening. The menu was diverse and creative. Prices are reasonable and portions considerable. All our dishes were a true..."

Charlotte Gann

"Awesome experience. Great food, lots of variety on the menu, beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff, amazing..."

Nicole Denholm

"We made a reservation but it was not needed. Friendly service and the food was good. Limited brunch menu (compared to other places) but surely..."

wes b

"Lovely setting, huge menu, professional service. The venue is really very good, inside and out. The food is dependable, there’s definitely..."

Elaine Dreen

"Richness defined If you like rich foods Fireside Grill is a good place to check out. There are many dishes with creams, battered, or well covered in..."

Kevin L

"We had a very nice Brunch here this past weekend. The Mushroom Benny and the Classic Benny were delicious. Our server was friendly and gave us..."

Gayle Wigmore

"Great evening at a beautiful venue, excellent service. The poke bowl had beautiful presentation and excellent flavours...but it was on a bed of..."

Munro Stuff

"Ordered the Poke bowl with Ahi tuna and lobster/shrimp roll for lunch. The Poke Bowl was very fresh and light, would recommend. The roll was a little..."

Nicole C.

"Our server was outstanding and we appreciated her offering to top up our glasses and bringing fresh cutlery for the second course. We had a bottle of..."

Helen Edley

"Very good. We were not struck on the cabbage dish, but otherwise everything else was amazing. The house red wine is very good. We had a lovely..."

Chris Edley

"I went to fireside grill for an early dinner at 4:00 p.m. It was Thanksgiving dinner and when I phoned they weren't able to take a reservation they..."

John Santos

"Celebrated our 3in1 Birthday celebration with my coworkers. The ambiance is rustic but memorable. The scenery outside is beautiful! Cannot wait for..."

Marilou Decafe Stubbings

5th Street Bar And Woodfired Grill

82/100 (3223 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I absolutely recommend this place ... great food great atmosphere and service was..."

Paul Sihota

"I have been eating out alot lately with not much luck in regards to good service at all. The waitress here was kind and always smiling and..."

Danny Morales

"Tonight we had a really good time celebrating a birthday at 5th St. Our large party was all served at the same time and the food was great! I liked..."

Sheila Bell

"Went here for the first time with a large party - 14 adults, and 4 kids. We were seated in the back room - very pretty, fairy lights, roaring fire,..."

Lesley Taylor

"My husband, toddler and I are here virtually every other week. The servers are friendly and the food is fantastic! Anytime we have family or friends..."

Kim Forest-Hauser

"Food was great. Server was attentive and courteous. Everyone enjoyed their..."

James Hamar

"The food, the waiter, the ambience, the service....everything was..."

Judy Treloar

"Great pizza and amazing service. Very friendly staff. Pizza that melts in your..."

Philip Tsarnas

"My mom and I came in tonight for dinner. My mom is a bit picky but our server Genny was very patient. Thank you! Great food, service, and..."

Jennie Elliott

"Great experience, best chicken tenders in town!! Awesome service too, everyone is so welcoming..."

Marie-Claire Patten

"I love this place. Simply said. Sadly after four years of visiting my daughter while she was attending UVic, I won’t be able to enjoy this place..."

Ken L-usmc

"Great place, great food. Enjoyed sitting in the patio area. Went for a quick bite to eat. Appetizers menu had great fun and delicious choices...."

J Porter

"Went here for a quick dinner on new years Eve. They weren't overly busy as many people were already in downtown waiting for fireworks. We seated..."

J-doug131

"Fantastic customer service and delicious food. They have great poutine, pizza, fajitas, and chicken strips. Their creme brulee and wings were pretty..."

Pauline H

"I was really impressed with the food here. The cook st. coconut prawns were so delicious they stole the show! I had an issue with the dish I ordered..."

Addie V

"Their stone oven pizza is amazing. I go on Monday as all their pizzas are $10. Which is much easier on my wallet. They are known for their oven..."

Courtney

"If you like chicken strips this is probably the best place in Victoria. Went there for a pint and a bite. I was blown away by theirs. Crispy on the..."

A Tip Is A Gift Not A Right

"I ordered the half chicken. DELICIOUS! However, wasn't cooked all the way through so that was kind of a bummer. Gravy was too salty. I liked their..."

Esdub

"The food here is absolutely superb, and the service was warm and friendly. The place had a really great atmosphere. It's not one of my favourite..."

Lauren.hyde

"This is our basketball team's favourite place to go after games for drinks & a quick bite. They have a nice patio with outdoor heat lamps. The..."

Bo Li

"A nice place to chill with friends/co-workers. We went awhile ago but finally had time to write a review, we came as a big group for a company..."

NekoNoms

"5th street has been a favorite spot for my friends and I for years. During the recent changes I began frequenting less often for various reasons......"

Tyler

"I highly recommend the sunday brunch! Had the breakfast poutine 3 times now and its consistently..."

Sonia

"Mmmm Tapenade.... Never had a bad meal.... the Olive Tapenade flat bread is THE..."

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"Love the house fries.Love the fair..."

Scarrlingtontexas

"A wonderful atmosphere, great service and incredible food. Simply wonderful, would eat here again and..."

Saralstin

"Buffalo burger. Best in the city..."

Cory

"The chicken is pretty yummy!. This is a nice neighbourhood restaurant, with a pup style bar in a separate side plus a nice outdoor seating area which..."

Fablesandfortunes

"Don't Miss This!!. I am honestly surprised at the number of recent negative reviews of this place. My extended family and I (eleven of us) visited..."

To Dine Or Not To Dine

"We used to frequent 5th street very regularly but now we have a young child and don't get out as much as we used to. This past weekend my parents..."

Traci Ann Wright

"Great Food, Great Service. After reading the reviews on here I was honestly expecting the worst. We were just looking for a casual dining experience,..."

Jessica.sinnett08

"Good pizza but it gets cold fast. Excellent crust but they need to serve on hot plates because these lightly-topped pizzas get cold very..."

Bamboo22

"A lunch lacking. I have been a long time patron of the 5th Street and really feel the place has gone down hill in the past couple of years. I have..."

The Thirsty Traveller

"Good..."

John Smith

"Awesome lunch. Great vanilla..."

Paula Coulombe

"Great food, good atmosphere. The food is good, and the atmosphere is nice. If you go there in the winter stay as far away from the front enterance as..."

MVP

"Excellant. This place has the best food that a pub can serve. Its gourmet food at a pub price. I love it here. Not a big fan of the draft as I had..."

Anita

"Get the friiiies. I used to frequent this place when I lived in the area, but hadn't been for a few years when a friend suggested it the other day. A..."

Silverspoon

"Fantastic!!!. Awsome buffalo..."

Eatsout

"This place is so good. Definitely try the Buffalo..."

Afrocomb

"Silence from all the happy people. It confuses me that 80% of people say they like this restaurant, and it is number 11 on here, yet there are so..."

Anon1234

"Went here for a birthday party last month and had heard great things. This place must be running on the fumes of the past. Service was below average..."

Sean

"Good food, service needs work. First of all let me say that this place had a lot going for it, Great atmosphere, very good food.. try the buffalo..."

Deja

"This place has the best buffalo burgers in town! The 'house fries' with parmesan cheese are amazing as well, and they have Merridale cider on tap...."

Mary

"GREAT MENU. They have a very innovative idea for their menu...$10.50, $15.50 and $20.50...ALL categories have awesome food choices..portions are very..."

Marianne

"Always great service and great food. They have a cheap lunch menu with a lot of options to choose from. Probably one of my favourite places in..."

Leonandmocha

"Really great food. Prawn and lemon pepper pasta is absolutly to die..."

SweetSaltySavory

"Really good food! Great service, awesome beer specials, we had 2 appies, 2 entrees, 3 drinks , for 50! Can't complain at all and the menu is priced..."

Jo Rogan

"Great goto for lunch. Been to 5th street (pub side) for lunch several times, it's a good place to hit up if you are out and about and need something..."

Rdh13

"They've got its figured out.... They've got it figured out. Great servers. Really good food. Tasty beer. What sounds like an easy formula must be..."

Bang4Buck

"Reasonable prices, quality food, great beer.. Great beers on tap! Reasonable prices! One of the better burgers in town! Definitely worth..."

Ratched

"Great Burger. My girlfriend and I just moved here from Regina and our other Saskatchewan friends going to school here recommended the place. We tried..."

Marcus

"This place is hip and cool. I had a great time at 5th street. The service is always amazing and I am always impressed as they are so busy!..."

I-love-food

"Good pub food in the bar, would not eat in the restaurant again. Foods better if I have a few drinks. Not high..."

Cdtraveller

"Everything makes sense.. They totally are getting it right here. This is what Pub food is all about. Well executed and at a good..."

CanadianFoodie

"Very affordable. Love taking our family here,There prices havent changed for years.Broad selection of food to please every..."

Gk

"Great food and prices, variable service. We have been coming to this restaurant since it opened. I love, love the menu and still can't believe the..."

Native Victorian

"4 dollar pints and bison burgers figure it..."

Dine'N'Dash

"Kinda slow service, but worth the..."

Smrtguy

"Quality local food. I have been to 5th St grill dozens of times, and almost always sit on the bar side. The prices are very reasonable (although..."

Smitty

"The food was so so good and flavourful., every bite was tasty. The plate presentation was appealing. This was the second time I dined here and was..."

Olajumoke Makinde

"I went to 5th St. WoodFired Rotisserie twice in one day! Enjoyed lunch with my folks and later with a friend for drinks 🍹 n things 🍮 PSA:..."

Jacqueline Ross

"Been here periodically over the span of several decades and the food never cease to amaze me. Full on taste without breaking the bank; something like..."

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"Maybe I'm ordering the wrong items, or my taste buds are wonky? Highlights: Great service Atmosphere Location Saw a number of group tables which..."

Stephanie Maccc

"A great spot for hanging out with friends, conveniently located near work. Offers a wide variety of food choices and excellent customer..."

D SAM

"Natasha was so nice and her service was excellent. One of the nicest servers ever. I has the rotisserie chicken. It's always..."

Gregory Beaumont

"They're pizzas in the wood oven. Are fantastic. Not floppy and overdressed stiff, toasty crust and food ingredients. I usually sit at the bar and the..."

Shar Shar Bing

"Round two & Redemption (from August 2022): We thought we would give this place another shot and glad we did! The food was spectacular and service was..."

Josh Bilyk

"I have been going to fifth street for quite some time and always enjoy the food and atmosphere. However last night was my best experience by far. I..."

Justin Smith

"Nice food, especially the steak. It was perfectly cooked. And the sides tasted..."

Runru Liu

"Very much looking forward to coming here again. The atmosphere and decor were stellar. I had the 1/4 chicken and rib dinner and everything was..."

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"I recently had the pleasure of dining at 5th St. and it was truly a fantastic experience. The Quadra St. Burger I ordered was incredibly tasty,..."

Sacha Mathieson

"I'm in love with the French fries fooo lol.. All good, but it'll be better if they start selling NEWCASTLE OR Sammy Adam's or something like that!!!..."

Omar Plascentia Garcia

"Never had a bad time or meal here. Staff are brilliant, fabulous location, awesome chicken wings, tenders, burger and more, not just dog friendly,..."

Christopher Skleryk

"My wife and I ate here about 10 years ago. Food was great, but for some reason we never went back. We stopped for lunch yesterday (July 16). I got..."

Scott Van Achte

Bard & Banker

81/100 (7020 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Bard and Banker, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The restaurant is known for its cozy ambiance..."

Rae Wong

"This place is amazing. The live music starts at 9 and would definitely recommend a visit. Its a little hard to get a table so probably a good idea to..."

subhrajit saha

"The level of service we received was commendable, contributing positively to our overall experience. What truly sets this establishment apart is its..."

Foodie Vancouver

"Stopped by to have dinner and watch Sunday Night Football. Really nice seafood chowder to start. My lamb shank was delicious. My server suggested..."

David Greer

"Great place! We had breakfast here, outside in the patio and we had a great time. The food was pretty tasty, service was good, and the location was..."

Ignacio Ottati

"Loved this place. We had breakfast here and enjoyed ourselves so much we went back for even drinks and food! Fun atmosphere with good food and drink..."

Alan del Mundo

"Finding a good restaurant that opens early, 7am, is great, but then add a $9.99 special on basically anything on the breakfast menu! That's why we..."

Allen Raines

"The ambiance is spectacular, such a beautiful cozy place, It has that movie bar style. We walk in for a quick drink, and end up staying over 2 h...."

Otto Sanchez Alvarez

"Easily the liveliest bar I’ve been to downtown! Love the vibe and super friendly service. Came for some pints 🍺 , wine 🍷 and oysters 🦪-..."

Jacqueline Ross

"Nice place to eat and listen to live music. Close to everything Downtown. Plenty of room and spacious. Service was great. Bar had everything, pretty..."

El B

10 Acres Commons

81/100 (2122 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice gastropub across the street from the Empress. Small outdoor seating area was nice. The fish and chips were very well done. Crispy shoestring..."

Jonathan Matos

"I can’t give it a five star review because they messed up my daughter’s sushi and put onions all over it when we had very specifically ordered it..."

jolene holmstrand

"One of the best places to enjoy a casual meal at Commons. We enjoyed tacos, wine, beer and cocktails during the happy hour. The menu may be limited..."

Rajesh Ramchandani

"Great late evening experience with a varied and appealing 'Late Happy Hour' food and drink menu. Patio is a wonderful spot to dine and watch the..."

John Gannon

"We came just for a couple of drinks and had lovely experience. Service was quick and friendly. Atmosphere is very cosy. Next time will definitely try..."

Nataliia Vasyliuk

"Good ceviche, a bit pricey. The prawn tacos were amazing. The meat tacos were really good but we preferred the prawn ones. The drinks are always 👌..."

Vicky Martins

"The location of this restaurant is great. I went with my 12 year old daughter. We ordered the clam chowder, calamari and tuna salad. The clam chowder..."

Michelle Danda

"We picked this place because they have a dog friendly patio, but the food and drinks here actually exceeded our expectation that we loved everything..."

V P

"Ate outside on patio which is right next to sidewalk. Great view of the harbour and fun to watch people go by. Were there during happy hour. Good..."

Nate B

"Amazing patio with their happy hour! Oysters were a must for us and the freshness & quality did not disappoint. Great environment coupled by amazing..."

Hayley

The Pub At Brentwood Bay Resort

81/100 (1059 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"An enchanted little inlet on beautiful coast of Vancouver Island! Wonderful accommodations beautiful wood work details and high ceiling that provide..."

Pamela Jameson

"This was our first trip to the island and I can’t think of a better, more welcoming and peaceful place to stay and explore the island! It’s..."

Persephone Godwin

"We picked the Brentwood for one night when our flight was cancelled and needed a place to stay. Everything about this place is lovely. The food was..."

Karen McBride

"The view from our room was nothing short of spectacular and our spa package was simply amazing. The very professional staff, secluded location and..."

Ken Behm

"Just had breakfast there this morning. Even though they were about to close for the morning we were welcomed in and had a delicious breakfast. The..."

Donna La Rose

"Great food, beautiful view, Derek is an amazing server! Awesome service by all staff though. Great family experience or later for a great fireside..."

Leah Shiner

"What a fabulous place to stay ! Amazing rooms, delicious food and fantastic service. Hope to stay again. Highly..."

Kathy Truher

"I reallly like this place - great food with a nice view of the bay The spa is..."

Chris Last

"This is a world class location where you have amazing water views and still get a beer for And hamburger for $20 ,a great..."

Patricia Ann Beaudry

"It was a work Christmas Party and the best we've ever had! Lovely room, great drinks, fabulous service and excellent food! We'll be..."

Juliana McCorison

"Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa was such an relaxing and amazing place to be for our honeymoon! I highly recommend it if you are looking for great views..."

Candace Lewis

"It's a nice place, it has decent staff and the food is okay. We were seated under a very loud little speaker and couldn't really talk. The waitress..."

Rod Miller

"This is one of the best kept secrets of all time. The food is fantastic and the service is impeccable! They accommodate and are well versed in food..."

Terren Gibson

"What a great place for a couples getaway. Hospitality at its best. And the place is gorgeous, right in the water. Spacious, luxurious, reasonably..."

Van Figs

"Great upscale bar at the resort, the staff looked sharp, the food was tasty and well presented.. Only one issue, the taps in the men’s washroom..."

KS B

"I think I would have taken more photos of the view but I was too busy with the food, which was amazing! They try to source most of their food locally..."

Ellen Moore

"Calamari to die for, dirty martinis were fabulous! I’ve also got to give special mention to our our incredible waitress Amy. She was very attentive..."

Sarah Parker

"We've dined here several times, and it's always a pleasant experience. Drinks are good, food is delicious, and the sushi was such a surprise! I..."

Kate O'Connell

"Blackened chicken was too spicy for my tastes. Really liked the kale slaw and my blood orange gin fizz was yummy!! Man playing the piano/ singing..."

Angela

"Went here for my wedding anniversary. Our server was friendly but a little slow at the beginning. The view on the patio was fantastic. Nice..."

Paul Lynn

"I’ve been pretty lucky with both food and staff each time I’ve gone. Food seems to depend on item, some seam a bit over priced for the amount of..."

Bronwen Strembiski

Vis-a-vis

80/100 (2012 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely resto nice music and ambiance and very tasty food, great portion and we'll price. Very friendly staff great service. We will definitely..."

Lyne Duberry

"Besides the amazing food and drinks, the atmosphere was cozy and friendly. We were never rushed in our group of four and service was top..."

Trish Fougner

"First time here with my son for his 24th birthday staff was fab the wine and food even better..."

Kimberly Saunders-Robertson

"Amazing place..great staff..avocado and shrimp salad..stunning presentation and great choices of wines.I will definitely return and spread the word..."

Diane Kokotilo

"Loved the food. Service was friendly and personable. What a great little restaurant, reminded us of some memorable meals in southern..."

Mieke Ballard

"Food, service and atmosphere was first..."

Martin Wilkinson

"Spent Christmas Eve here and it was amazing and beautiful. Thank..."

Debi Lou

"Excellent service! And delicious seafood dinner!!sat outside on the patio this evening, perfect..."

Colleen Bonney

"One of our favourite local hot spots, whether it be a date night or an impromptu lunch in the front window with our wee girls ~ Vis a Vis always..."

Lara Burton

"Crab bisque was YUM! Service and atmosphere was perfect..."

Sybil Hatton

"Best French in the city!! By far! Couldn't get a table last Saturday :( really bummed out about..."

Jeffrey Stonehouse

"Great friendly service and delicious breakfast. Lovely cosy quaint setting..."

Andrea Hill Allan

"My wife and I had dinner and drinks last night. A+!! Great service, food and..."

Adam Noble

"i've been to vis-a-vis six times now, and everything i've has was..."

Eddie White

"Basil..."

Paula Jayne Hingley

"We ended up here when the Penny Farthing wasn’t taking any more reservations. This place is soooo good! And the two restaurants are sisters - same..."

Shelley Austin

"Favorite area in Victoria Oak Bay area. Quiet and elegant ambiance. Generous portions, surprising combinations like the Steak Sandwich resembling a..."

Lenny H

"We stopped here for an early dinner to wait out rush hour on the Malahat Highway. So glad we did! The food (especially the bisque!), atmosphere on..."

Kathleen Rake

"1. chicken supreme - so good! soft n tender, mushroom sauce and cabbage was right on the point 10/10! 2. lobster bisque - amazingly good and i love..."

Tse Iris

"We stopped in by chance on a Friday evening a little after 5pm and were able to snag a spot in the window. We realized how lucky we got after..."

Garet Eastman

"Excellent shrimp and avocado salad. I could eat it every day. Wine tasty if not a wee bit..."

Virginia Jacklin

"This is a cozy little restaurant very warm atmosphere, the food is amazing we came for breakfast several times while on vacation in..."

Amrita D

"Very nice patio and two different menus options ( you can also order from The Penny Farthing menu). I only don’t give them a 5 star review because..."

K (Kate)

"Fantastic date night spot. Amazing cocktails, huge wine list, and even better food. This place is..."

Marcus McCullough

"First time dining here this weekend and was very pleasantly surprised it lived up to the hype! Best french onion soup I've ever had and escargot was..."

Jessica Fehr

"My wife and I went to Vis-a-Vis for dinner and it was amazing! The service was incredible from the moment we walked in the door. Ryan was our server..."

Lucas Aubert

"Everything has been incredible, the attention of the staff and the food. I recommend you share the menus, since they are very abundant. I recommend..."

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