TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Victoria - Updated November 2024

Canoe Brewpub

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"The food is decent but I go here primarily for the patio and the view, sometimes for a pitcher with friends to enjoy a sunny day. It's a massive..."

The Simmering Pot

"We went to the Canoe Brewpub for lunch and we were both throughly impressed. I had their quick lunch which was a chicken salad sandwich with..."

SuperWhy

"Great harbour view and classy ambiance. Tasty craft brewed beer (but no fruity beer option, not even in a bottle, despite it being a relatively..."

Lisa Frey

"Live music hot spot on the water. Large venue, with indoor and outdoor spaces away from the stage if you need a quiet table. Multiple bars, ample..."

Jjd3

"The location and stunning water views of this place are unlike anywhere else in Victoria I've been. It's a great idea to have heat lamps and blankets..."

Nicole Justine

"Canoe is a little bit out of the way from the main downtown area. It's off a side street so you might miss it if you aren't looking for it. But this..."

Leah Vininsky-Oakes

"Canoe was our destination for dinner one early-evening during a recent stay in Victoria. We had missed getting there during our February stay, I..."

3amigos

"Nice location at the edge of Chinatown. The bar/restaurant is located just outside of Chinatown and is a good place to go to for a waterfront view of..."

J-doug131

"Good pub food, don't go if you dislike loud open spaces. I have eaten at Canoe 3 times and have not been disappointed yet. The food is well-prepared,..."

Jen-b

"Best Patio.. So even though it is winter, I think it's necessary to bask in the glory of the summer that is to come. The Canoe Club patio is the best..."

VictoriaDiner

"First time eating here, the service was terrible. Took waitress 20 mins before taking our drink order, 10 mins later she came back and asked drink..."

Jen

"Great atmosphere. This is my first time back to Canoe in over a year and it has really changed. The food portions seem to be a little smaller but..."

Sharon

"I was super let down. Ive been here 3 times in the past year and it's a different experience every time. My second time there was to die for. I had..."

I Don't Sugarcoat

"Love it. Service was great. Live music was amazing. It is absolutely beautiful in here with all the pictures taken in BC. I feel like so many people..."

Taylor Sands

"Great local beer, decent service, great atmosphere particularly Thursday nights, all the food was I had was..."

Conzee

"Good beer, food is a bit overpriced for the size of the plates but overall nice..."

Jeff Wilbur

"Beautiful Patio. Sitting along the water sipping freshly brewed beer and eating tasty apps is wonderful. The atmosphere is one of the best in..."

Candu

"New to Victoria and was recomended to try out Canoe's Brews. They were delicious. Service was alright. it was busy, and had a nice pub atmosphere,..."

Bree

"Hit and miss, got a burger and beer and was spot on! Then the next visit had pasta that was dry and nasty and tried the chochlate cake and was all so..."

Claytonious

"I'm generally a fan of this pub primarily because of the fresh brews made on site, although their beers seem to have stagnated over time; no..."

YRS

"Our #1 spot. We're pub people...who love craft beer, great service, and good food. Canoe Club has all of this....plus the largest patio in town. We..."

Bella

"The CC is fantastic.A knarly old brick building AND huge timber framing inside,...It's the coolest inside local in..."

Bang4Buck

"Pricey, but good.. We went to canoe tonight for dinner and drinks, and everything was good, in fact the calamari was great! Service was pleasant, all..."

JLP

"Great live music on..."

Shine

"Good. Not Amazing. But Good.. I have spent many a Thursday night at Canoe Brewpub enjoying various beverages and listening to amazing live music. On..."

Caesar_time

"Absolutely love this place!!! The Calamari and the fish tacos are my favorites, I love that all their fish is ocean wise. The food is consistently..."

Gourmessa

"7.5/10. Always nice to step into a unique pub environment, and you definitely get that at the Canoe Club. High ceilings, with beautiful brick and..."

Churnin Em Out

"Great brunch. Im going all the time to canoe. i love this place, the atmosphere is great. the food is actually very good and they lowered there..."

Tom

"Beer anyone?!?!. This place is my favorite place to go any night of the week. The beer they brew is sooooo good and the food meets the same level of..."

Dan Byrne

"Great beer. But food isn't their forte. Very generic "west coast fare" that costs more than it should. At least the patio is..."

Khanusoor

"Nice to feel appreciated :). My recommendation mostly comes from the atmosphere of Canoe. I absolutely love the feel of this place. Even though it is..."

Perm

"Decent Beer, Overpriced West Coast Pub Menu. Boasting one of the nicest (and largest) patios in Victoria Canoe Brewpub offers an array of house..."

ChefChild

"I never liked this place before they did the re-vamp, now I love it. The food quality and atmosphere has improved tremendously and so has the..."

Mahi-mahi

"Solid brew pub with a great patio.. A great brew pub with a good wine list. Don't miss out on Wine Tuesdays. (1/2 price wine by the glass.) See..."

Clairerreese

"Very cool atmosphere with a laid back vibe. Prices are a little high for a pub but the food was excellent and it was served looking like it was a 5..."

Sarah

"Great beer but stop at # 4 though!!. For drinking associates and I, Canoe is an essential Victoria watering hole. Arguably boasting by far..."

Reaper

"Canoe pub has great beer for great prices. There food has been reasonable. Nothing eye popping but certainly decent. The service on the last visit..."

Jon

"Nice restaurant with a lot of spaces indoor and also nice patio. There are customer parking spots so I never had difficulty parking downtown. Service..."

Emma D.

"We had a really nice outdoor table. Tried the canoe burger, poke bowl and kids chicken tenders. The fries are delicious! IPA was traditional style..."

Lisa Wilson

"Beautiful patio. Nice sunshine dinners. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Food selection is pretty good. Need more beverage options esp domestic..."

John Santos

"Great setting and brick building. Right on the harbor. Inside beautiful. Local brew excellent. Had the HELLES pale bavarian-style lager and was..."

Greg Anderson (ganderson)

"Great ambiance, views and service. The menu lacks a few of my quintessential pub orders but the stuff they have isn’t too bad. They’ve generous..."

Souparno Bandyopadhyay

"Very clean and lovely space. They do have a 2h limit per table. The fish and chips were decent however the humus appetizer wasn't memorable. The beer..."

Frederick Parsons

"At 65.00 a plate for New years, No music , early covid curfew , I was skeptical. But the food was delicious and the waiter very personable. The room..."

Shelley Vaags

"Awesome patio and great service! Great beer brewed in-house. Great place to start your night as it is downtown with lots to do and see near by! You..."

THECpt PHOON

"Huge, gorgeous looking brewpub, lots of wood and metal, with different sections of what seems to be a gigantic barn. We usually hit the bar, but this..."

Martin Leroux

"Since moving to the Victoria area 3 years ago, Canoe has become my absolute favourite place to go. I’ve been to 3/4 of the restaurants, pubs, and..."

Jim Meijerink

Big Wheel Burger

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"We finally got to try Big Wheel Burger last night and were extremely pleased with the speedy service, friendly staff and tasty burgers and shakes. If..."

Alex Flatman

"Big thumbs up!! PHENOMENAL gluten-free options! Gravy is to die for!! Super friendly staff! Best � ever!! Can't imagine anyone being disappointed..."

Fiona MacDonald Nay

"I've had the giant burger on the secret menu there for the last two Saturdays. The meat is always perfectly cooked and the cheese is just melted..."

Shane Ramsey

"I do not even have the words to express how fantastic big wheel is. I tell everyone coming to Victoria or even the island that it’s imparative to..."

Leslie Anne Strand

"Went to Big Wheel Burger on Cook St yesterday for the first time after hearing good things about it and was very impressed. My son had the..."

Mike Dezeng

"Burgalicious! Pretty stoked we now have a place where the whole family can eat. Our middle kiddo has some serious food allergies and it's great to be..."

Matt Powsey

"Was just at the Westside location for the first time (though I've been to Cook St a couple times before this) and just had what might possibly be the..."

Tarynn Martin Copes

"First time trying Big Wheel and will definitely be back! We had a bacon & Brie burger, double cheeseburger, fries and poutine and it was all amazing...."

Jennifer Mayer

"Cook Street Village location is always the bomb! For people complaining about the price, please remember you are paying for local, fresh ingredients..."

Dana Jackman

"Great place to bring the kids. Always satisfied with the service and food..."

Fantasha Kassam

"Awesome food and service, will definitely go again and recommend to..."

Alexander Britton

"Best burgers in town. The garlic fries are amazing! Great staff! Vic west location is a gift of mana from the..."

Ezekiel Hart

"I love how they came to Vic West! This is exactly what people want and they will pay for the good food. Vic West is the best place to live in..."

Richard Wise

"Overall:Pricey. Above average beef burger. Poor veggie burger. A very popular place in Cook St Village. The hubs enjoys..."

Sharpy

"Root beer BBQ burger. Need I say more ? That's their feature burger today when I was there. Deep fired pickles were great too. Service always..."

J Porter

"Great place and nice atmosphere. I believe in their core values and reasonably priced menu as well. They have feature burgers and a secret menu..."

CarbsForever

"Absolutely one of the better burger places in Victoria. Their burgers taste great and everything is local or made in house. I do think that the ratio..."

Leah Vininsky-Oakes

"One of my favorite places for burgers in Victoria. They stick to simple, local ingredients and have a great vibe. If they happen to be serving the..."

Prabhanj Daniel

"Amazing burgers! Friendly staff and almost everything on heir menu is gluten free except the veggie burgers (as far as I know). It's always somewhat..."

Wema

"Really great burgers!! I've had their regular big wheel burgers three times now and it's always fresh and consistent. Love the gluten free buns and..."

Edwina Darling

"Wow! Looking at reviews, I wasn't expecting much when I stepped into this adorable little spot in the heart of Cook Street Village for a bite. After..."

Dana Quinn

"This place is the old burger joint from my childhood of the 60's. The only difference is the price. A burger, fries and a shake costs $15. The..."

Greg

"A little on the expensive side-but you're paying for the amazing quality beef. Yummy burger with good sauce, and great crunchy fries. Another plus..."

Julia

"Great burger! Surprised to see the negative reviews. Good bun great flavor sauce and yummy fries! First time here but I'll be..."

Carina Therese

"Quality fast food. I've been to big wheel about 10 times over the past 2 yrs. Its always been tasty. I have had their veggie burger which isn't my..."

Megtdoc

"Not sure why people don't like this place. It's crazy talk if you ask me. A great burger and fry joint downtown. It sounds to me these bad reviews..."

FeedMe

"My favorite local burger place in victoria. Great food, chill atmosphere and really great staff. Never had a bad meal and I recommend Lord of the..."

Alexis Eldstrom

"I am shocked at the negative reviews!!! I love, love, love Big Wheel. The food is consistently cooked to perfection and the menu is very creative...."

La La

"Tasty butterball burgers and fried delights. First time there a month ago. We ordered cheeseburgers, and shared their awesome tossed-garlic fries,..."

SL4D3

"First time here heard great reviews by other great burger places Found their double cheeseburger really good french fries ok but chicken gravy..."

Richard Martin

"This place is awesome. Burgers are fresh and juicy!! Locally sourced meat and quality..."

Brendan Mather

"Just alittle over priced and way to many hypsters, but other then that the food is..."

The Fridge

"The ghost chili pepper hot sauce is delicious and the burgers are tastey not sure why all the bad reviews but this place is spot on and great..."

Tastebud

"Love it. Best bugers ever. .... Love it.Best bugers ever. They use the best food cooked to perfectio. Great milkshakes..."

Ryan Mijker

"This place makes a mean order of deep fried pickles! Seasoning is good and sauce matches..."

Vicsnax

"Amazing place!!! Sure you might pay a little more for a burger but it is WORTH IT! Everything is local, they are the most amazing green place I've..."

Jennifer Dempsey

"Great food! Quality meats and ingredients to create a super simple meal that tastes amazing! I have been there often and have yet to be disappointed!..."

HappyHealthyQuality

"Really depends on what your after. If u want a "gourmet" fancy burger this place is not for you. If u want a juicy simple burger like on a good BBQ..."

Albertabeef

"Milkshake was totally delicious and very different - mango milkshake was lovely and creamy! The beef patty and fries were yummy, but would have liked..."

Chrissy

"Quality Local Fast Food. I live in the neighbourhood and get a veggie burger here a couple of times a month. It has always been delicious and..."

VicVeg

"Good food! Love the sustainable aspect! They could think about expanding their menu a bit but other than that it's..."

Robyn B

"Absolutely love this place! Sooo good ! Love the sauce that are on the burgers, and super affordable, but I didn't like the smell of weed when I..."

Misshonesty

"I'm not sure what kind of hallucinogens you all are on if you think this place is expensive. Perhaps too many are accustomed to McDonalds prices. Big..."

Unicornbacon

"Good Grub. A Cook Street local resident took me to Big Wheel for lunch. I opted for the bacon and brie burger (delicious) and we shared a poutine..."

Sinja

"Why the hate? This stuff's good!. Admittedly they are a touch pricey and not nearly as creative or accommodating as Bin 4 but this is a damn good..."

Kier

"We like, and no regrets. Fresh, tasty, juicy, a superior burger - the Mercedes of fast food burger and fries. Partner and I were pleasantly..."

Joe The Janitor

"Not very tasty but environmental!. Just from reading all the write-ups around the restaurant, I see they have less waste than most fast food chains,..."

FeedMe

"Review for Big Wheel Burger. This is a cool burger place that has all the fun of a fast food restaurant without the weird corporate grease feeling...."

Tyler P.

"First time caller.... ...long enough time listener. I understand that it's easier and faster to criticize. Hopefully most rational and normal..."

123GO

"Uneffingreal!. That was by far the tastiest burger ever!!! I am going to make Big Wheel Burger a weekly ritual; please don't change a..."

Mark

"WONDERFUL. I love Big Wheel. Sustainability - wonderful. Chili fries - wonderful. Shakes - wonderful. Burgers - top notch! Its all so messy and..."

Ami Cheli

"The burger is phenomenal! Best I have ever had. Crispy around the edges and moist inside. No fillers. At first I wasn't crazy about the bun but have..."

D

"Pros: - really fast, consid.... Pros:- really fast, considerate service- local sourcing- rotating specials- delicious food,..."

SneakyPete

"I live 5 mins away from Big Wheel, I know there are a lot people that have a hate on for this place. In my opinion it offers exactly what is..."

Irsqu_u

"If that isn't the best burger in Victoria .... ... it'll do until the best gets here. Had a Double Burger with cheese, and it was fabulous. Right up..."

JGR

"It is what it is. I was expecting horrible food when I finally tried this place after reading all the bad reviews online. My expectations were so..."

CoffeeMax

"I love Big Wheel. I'm new to urbanspoon and I'm rather surprised at the negativity of this place. Also, many of the negative reviews I've read..."

BigG

"I feel sorry for these people who open restaurants in this town. I've never seem so many unhappy people on one sight. I tried their burgers and they..."

Fat Boy

"Amazing amazing amazing! Best burger in town hands..."

SweetSaltySavory

"This burger 🍔 bacon 🥓 cheese 🧀 actually filled me up. Was nicely spiced and very flavourful! Thank you so much..."

Lynn Gullason

"Burgers are consistently excellent. The meat is ground fresh every morning which makes it taste top notch. Their garlic parm fries and milkshakes are..."

Sandi Leong

"I took my burger to go, so won't review the atmosphere, which is fine. The burger was very tasty and my vanilla shake went down well with it. Staff..."

Lin Flanagan

"Every time I hang on with friends around Cook Street village, Big Wheel is an option for a meal. The burgers have a perfect size, and they also taste..."

Ali Bahrani

"If you are looking for a very good greasy cantine style burger, this is it. Very very..."

Keanu McGill

"The food was amazing! Would totally come back here. I ordered the spicey Hawaiian, which wasn't that spicey tbh. And a side of fries which were..."

Aaron Molnar

"Not a place to go if you want to grab a quick meal, as the music is so loud (and bad) that it's obvious they don't want you to stay 1 minute longer..."

Tamra S

"The first time I had their double cheeseburger via delivery app, I already became a fan. Here’s me trying their crispy chicken burger at Cook St. ..."

Gerard James Gutierrez

"Great place! Fries were amazing, food was served quick, and the restaurant itself is very nice, at least for waiting. The employee who took my order..."

kerbal2346

"Burgers are really good. Fries are hot and crispy. Prices are high though, $51.00 for two burgers, one fry, one Pepsi and one beer. Then I had to try..."

Christel Maki-Durand

"Good local food! I love that they detail their sustainability and responsibilities. The staff are awesome. Only downside is the last few times I had..."

Daphne Shaed (ASCII Witch)

"This was the very best burger that I have ever eaten. The Bun is soft and light, the meat itself is incredibly fresh and very tasty, the sauce makes..."

Michael Waked

"This is our go-to for lunch at least once a week. We appreciate the effort to be sustainable in their sourcing, and the burgers and fries are both..."

N R Meeker

"One of the best burgers in Vic! Close to home as well, so eat here as often as possible. Update fall of 2022: Still my goto smashburger spot, but..."

Brian P

"We were a party of six. Cheeseburgers and fries all around. The food was exceptional but what really made my tail wag was the boissonberry shake. The..."

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