Canadian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Victoria

"This place is a cute, quiet bakery with good prices and good food. Potatoes were well cooked. The omelet texture was different than I'm used to..."

Abhishek H J

Sav. T

"A true gem of downtown. Enjoy comfort food of all kinds or choose from many different dessert options eg: cakes, pies, cheesecakes. Have a peek..."

Branden Heit

"Cheesecake was the highlight of my year in terms of desserts. They have such a great selection of desserts and they are open later than most places!..."

Hayley Zumkeller

"Cute little place for some cheesecake and snacks. Cheesecake selection is vast and drink menu is decent. Plenty of seating either indoor or outdoor..."

Amy

"Best cheesecake in town if you ask me :) my partner and I like to come here for a filling, well priced breakfast and coffee and top it off with a..."

Kelsey Towers-Jones

"Solid 4.5 stars. This type of place is the best for group eating. Prepared meals means they may not be the freshest ever, but the variety available..."

Lewis Gunter

"Nice place with good options to sate your cheesecake cravings. And a nice view of..."

Yg Gupta

The Monkey Tree Pub

82/100 (2156 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is one of our favourite places to go, so close to home, good food and the staff are amazing. Been going to this pub for at least 19..."

Laura-Lee Grealy

"Had a wonderful time playing music poker and sitting chatting with friends. So close to where I live so I can just walk around without worrying about..."

Yvonne Sinclair

"Best pub ever! I love the style and niceness of the..."

Brandon Mccully

"great food. great service. great..."

Janice Venturina Tamburino

"One of the best pubs ever and I live in..."

David Moss

"Had a great night. Great service. The food was awesome as it always..."

Barbie Hudock

"Awesome! Beers always good, best veggie quesadila I've ever had! Service great..."

Jordon Tonge

"The Music on Wednesday the 3rd of May was..."

Tom Watson

"Often meet friends here for a refreshment or a quick bite to eat before band practice.🎷 the Blenkinsop Chop Chop salad is delicious and a large..."

Bently Rolf

"Had a great time here after stopping in randomly on a night music bingo was on. Didn't know it was a bingo night but stayed and played, it was a..."

Derrek Leong

"Saturday night music bingo is always fun...a must go!! The food is served hot and delicious...atmosphere is like walking into "Cheeres"...and the..."

Linda Rose

"Pretty good food. Stopped in here as was waiting for my appointment at the bc driver's place. Great atmosphere and a really friendly staff...."

Charles Chapman

"Even though I waited 1.5 hrs for my food it was worth the wait. There was a HUGE group that ordered just before us so I understand the wait. The..."

Kurt Longacre

"Lively place!! Spacious parking space..hospitality is definitely excellent. Overall a really cool..."

PARIDALA SANTOSHI

"I really liked the atmosphere here. The place wasn't packed so the food came real quick. The food was good and the service was excellent. I would go..."

John Santos

"The food was very good here. They were perfect to accommodate a finicky friend that made requests on the way his meal should look and they scored..."

Fabulous Finds

"I forgot about how awesome the Monkey Tree was until I had the chance to become reacquainted with this amazing pub/restaurant. They launched a new..."

Dionne Nichols

"I have heard nothing but rave reviews in the wings for a year. Finally made it in and the dry run ribs, with the hot sauce were..."

Carlye T

"Yup really like the monkey tree, definitely have the best wings in town I've..."

Kyle Taylor

"Great place to get together and have drinks! Nachos were delicious. For entertainment they had live music and Women’s FIFA World..."

Chetan Bhavsar

"Fastest service I’ve ever had at a pub, the guys in the kitchen make some of the best pub food..."

Malcolm Rorvik

"Outstanding lunch and service We thought Jesse and our server were an outstanding combo. Great experience..."

Greg Bright

"The middle style pub with good service and food. In Saturday night have some music prediction game. Which I don’t like. I field of food, try the..."

Reza ashtiani

"Everything was perfect, my only complaint is that one of the servers took my napkin and utensils after mine and my partner were finished our appy, we..."

Khaelys Eke

"The food tasted Amazing!!! All the staff where happy and considerate! They have fun Saturday music bingo and daily specials! The menu was great,..."

Barb Barrett

Rebar Modern Food

82/100 (2949 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"My girlfriend and I are visiting and went here last night as a couple people from our city recommended it. We loved it!!!! The food was amazing- we..."

Tessa Spångberg

"Incredibly delicious food had today at Re-bar; lovely atmosphere and wonderfully friendly owner. So glad we found this place! Thank you..."

Suzie Roscoe

"Killer vegan food in downtown Victoria! The monk’s curry..."

Tony Baller

"I love ReBar!!! A Victoria favourite...delicious & clean-food dining fixture for 20+ years. One of the best places to eat in the downtown core. Go..."

Casey Ryder

"Cool atmosphere, amazing staff and fantastic food. I'm a veg-head but my man is not and we both loved it. Do yourself a favour and give it a..."

Jill Marie Cameron

"Perfect meal in every way. Ambiance, service, taste, quality of..."

Ed Nelson

"Favourite place of mine... My husband I chose to go here for dinner on our 25th wedding anniversary, so what higher praise can you give than that? ..."

Cathy Jansen

"We had a fabulous lunch yesterday at Rebar. The Yam Falafel was so tasty, accompanied by a lovely salad. The service is always cheerful and..."

Belinda Macey

"Wow. Vegans and meat-eaters alike: don't miss this place. Great selection, and it's all delicious. Monk's Curry is the best green curry I've..."

Michael Ahlers

"I had the Masala Tofu Scramble and a strawberry banana smoothie with soy milk for brunch and it was absolutely delicious. Fresh ingredients,..."

Kyra Hetherington

"Loved it. Delicious. Coveted Almond burger worth it...."

Jane Youngberg

"Exceptional service and great food even for a non vegetarian! Fresh ingredients masterfully blended by experienced chefs. Who knew vegetarian food..."

Kath-Ann Terrett

"My boyfriends family are long time fans of Rebar (they have the cookbook and all), so I was so excited to be in Victoria to come here and try their..."

Anika Thorsten

"Lovely and lively lunch. I was visiting Victoria and decided to give Rebar a try. Even though it was past 1:00 pm, the place was busy and bright...."

David Greer

"The produce was really good but the eggs were over cooked and the had browns were burned. The vegan bowl was too oily and the sauce bland. The..."

Candela Solis

"Food was super yum and VERY filling, I had the vegan Reuben and loved it, the homemade mayo and ketchup for the potato wedges is amazing! Our server..."

Miss ExP

"Lots of light and fresh decor. Full range of vegitarian and vegan food selection. The 'Rueben' was made with marinated tempeh and beets - deliciius...."

Bently Rolf

"Big fan of this place. Will likely revisit everytime we are in the area. It's not often anymore we say the bill fits the meal and time we had... But..."

Christian T

"Perfect location, Nicely prepared food with sufficient portion size. I can’t believe it’s a Vegetarian restaurant but that makes them unique..."

Dhenon Shah

"Friendly staff, fun casual setting, generous portion size meals with good flavour. Variety of options for the vegetarian, fish and meat eaters, raw..."

Katy Gregg

"Lovely food. Super nice staff. Was nice to find a vegan/veg place that my wife approved and had delicious food. I could easily eat an entire plate of..."

Ryan Pierce

"Rebar is one of our go to restaurant when we are in Victoria! Their vegetarian and vegan meals are flavourful, healthy and hearty, and they make the..."

Adele Michon

"I'm a vegetarian visiting Victoria from Calgary and we stopped here for lunch. I was happy to see a lot of healthy vegetarian/vegan options. They..."

Ashley Irvine

"Paige was our most delightful server. The food was excellent and the presentation was lovely. We were not..."

Janis Silver

"Great casual place with delicious, healthy food. The Super Bowl was delicious and a good portion size. Peanut noodles were creamy and again a good..."

Aleta Badowski

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

Argyle Attic

"Rented the attic to run a trivia night with Think Tank for my partner's birthday. The booking process was easy and friendly, the food was great, and..."

Daniel

"This is the place!!! A great nostalgic atmosphere with fantastic food. This is especially a top notch place for breakfast. PS: To my military..."

Richard Moses (Rick)

"The food was delicious, the decor and atmosphere quirky and fun. We only found this place through Groupon and we were glad we did. The curry poutine..."

Noel Lewis

"Delicious breakfast! Had the breakfast sandwich and it was super filling and very affordable. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was great..."

Jessica Knudsen

"Absolutely delicious and very friendly place! I ordered a gardener omelette and savoured every bite of it! My mum had the traditional and also loved..."

Kirsty McGaw

"One of the best breakfasts I have ever eaten in a restaurant. Omlette was so flavorful, every bite was just as good as the next if not better. Coffee..."

Sandra Jones

"10/26/19: This place is a nice pocket to chill in. Connected to Smith Bar it's quieter and more intimate. The grilled cheese, Attic burger, and..."

Darnell Kebo

"Poutine tots with cheese curds, hollandaise sauce and pulled pork was pretty dang tasty! Friendly service and quiet... winning combo for breakfast. ..."

Mitch Irvine

"Wonderful semi-secret Whisky Bar! Tucked away above Smith's Pub the Attic is a cozy, intimate spot to smoke local, Canadian, and international..."

John Gannon

"Update: Argyle Attic has a really nice weekend brunch offering. It's not normally crazy busy and has a super chill vibe. My standard breakfast was..."

Will Reiher

Red Robin Restaurants

82/100 (4059 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I came here today for lunch with a group of 7 people around 3pm. The service was good and our waitress was excellent. The food was good. The shrimp..."

Farouk Hamood

"First off I would like to say we were seated pretty quickly. Our table wasn't even wiped clean. We waited 25 minutes for server and water. After we..."

John Santos

"Typical burger place that's more upscale than your normal fast food joint. Burgers were good, but I wouldn't label this as gourmet anytime soon. With..."

marine maiden

"A delightful lunch enjoyed at a slightly lower price with a birthday coupon. The Whiskey River BBQ, Red Robin Gourmet Cheeseburger and Onion Rings..."

INHYEOK YUN

"The teriyaki chicken sandwich flew off my plate and the peach-berry freckled lemonade really quenched my thirst. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Caitlyn..."

Collin Garriott

"Great burger! I have a dairy allergy and our server Renee helped us navigate the menu with ease. She was friendly and really fast with our order. The..."

DCthefoxx

"My sister and I really enjoyed it ! Delish and super fast great service Also who would say no to bottomless drinks and fries?!..."

Hector Perez

"Staffs are accommodating and food is always served fresh and scrumptious! Whenever we come here to dine, it’s always a great experience. I also do..."

Marinel Rivera

"My children love the freckled lemonade! And I love how they have plastic straws!! For the kids menu I like how the ice cream is included. My kids say..."

Mark T

"The plastic straws are why I come so often. Thanks. Freckled lemonade is great the best. Finally, free ice cream with the children’s meals is way..."

Sokhun S

"We have been here multiple times, and always try new things when we come. Servers are always professional and personable. The bottomless poutine is..."

Rob T. Case

"It's been a few years since I've had Red Robins since they packed it up in Alberta. It was hit and miss but I still loved eating there. We couldn't..."

Adam

"I Went here last night for my niece 20th birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 🎂 she had fun! The place was pretty busy but not a long wait for..."

Lynn Gullason

"I had a great time here for lunch, I enjoyed the Whiskey River burger, it's always great. Only issue was that the fries were extremely salty, more..."

Ryan Park

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Fort Street

82/100 (3265 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great tasting food and our go to date spot! Unfortunately it gave us horrible stomachaches the last time we went so I had to dock a star, but it was..."

Helen D

"Perfect meals as always at The Keg. Loved the classic baseball steak. My family enjoyed the burgers and salmon. Wonderful service and beautiful..."

Jacqueline Ross

"Decided to celebrate my anniversary with my boyfriend at the keg and the experience was amazing. Everyone was so nice and the food was spot on. The..."

Gwendolyn Duong

"Good ribs, overall a nice dining experience. Friendly waiters, but they're way too busy to help us with ordering..."

Sam Chen

"We’ve dined here multiple times over the past 2 months and every visit has been excellent. The food is always consistent as is the service. It’s..."

Kari-Lyn Pisoney

"The steak and brussel sprouts were good. Appys were alright ,drinks were good..."

Navdeep Ahuja

"I'd say this is a must go if you want elegant evening sunset views and very well prepared food. Everything was delicious, and the service here is..."

Coffin Flower (Melissa Rogers)

"Food was fantastic , atmosphere wonderful. Server was ok, we felt guilty to give her a good tip. She was lovely just not very attentive for the..."

Dawn Glover

"Excellent Food and Service, and Harbour view seating. My Wife and I loved our dinner. We Highly recommend this Steakhouse restaurant, The Keg ...."

Ken Toynbee

"Had lunch here with two of my other girls. They have a unique drink menu so it is definitely worth trying, high quality ingredients and a pleasant..."

Kiana Taatefi

"We came here for my birthday dinner and I was not disappointed! The baked bree appetizer with pesto and red jelly was great. My pepper encrusted new..."

Robert Quenneville-Clairmont

"My parents came here a month ago and loved it hence they brought me here to celebrate new year early. We made reservation via OpenTable and were led..."

Jackson Hong (xenoverse)

"I've never been to The Keg before and I gotta say it was the most amazing experience, The complimentary bread and butter mixture was phenomenal! And..."

Selena Labrie

"Fantastic food as always. Steaks are always done perfectly as we ordered. Service was too notch and atmosphere is very peaceful &..."

Hayley

"The Keg is frankly the best steakhouse one can go to for reliably great steak. I have been to Kegs at least dozen times over the last 10 years and I..."

John Foster

"You get what you get at the Keg. Staff are nice but the food is mediocre at best. There were 5 adults and they tried to pack us into a small booth..."

Iain Smith

"The food was really really delicious and the atmosphere was decent. The staff are friendly and we were able to get a reservation on a Sunday which we..."

Natalie Zavaglia

"The service was great. The young waiter treated us really well and made the night really enjoyable after a rare celebration for the family. Steak was..."

Stephen Wallington

"The lobster appe was delish. We ordered the prime ribs. It's really tender and juicy, perfectly pink. The amount of seasoning on the fat cap was well..."

C. Ko

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..."

Interdimensional insights for Existential evolution

"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

1550 Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Amazing service staff, excellent portions, large variety of items on menu. It was an excellent birthday celebration. VERY knowledgeable staff who was..."

Sheryl Kissinger

"This is a great place to check out -- extensive menu, EXCELLENT staff, enough TV's to keep you current with the day's sporting events, and a good..."

Mark Stevens

"always excellent food, service & prices, fantastic menu with a large variety of choices. . . hands down best place in Victoria & tough to beat..."

Mike Walker

"Just had my Christmas party here on the 15th and it was truly a delightful evening that everyone is still raving about; The food was flavourful,..."

Caleigh D

"Had a great time there for a birthday party! Staff was awesome and courteous! Loved that it a quality family style..."

Doug Jang

"Monday burger night. All burgers 10$ so yummy..."

Cathy Weicker

"always great food and staff love the food..."

Peter W Berchowitz

"Our favourite for beer and wings or for a family..."

Connie Alexander Cameron

"I had the most fabulous prime rib sandwich ever last night. Great food, good company and excellent service. Thanks..."

Marlene Patton

"Great food. Friendly Staff. One of my favorite places to go for over a..."

Carson M Upton

"great food great service great price clean what more can u ask..."

Shane Randall

"I love going there! Staff treat us very well, it's clean and the food is..."

Carol-Anne Freberg

"Best Liver and onions in the world----I am from out of town and had the liver on 3 occasions while I spent a month in Victoria. Can't wait to go..."

Louise Mullan

"Awesome food, awesome staff and great..."

Jason Hughes

"Haven't been here since my university days... Man it was a blast from the past. Glad nothing has changed here. Food is still a good time and friendly..."

Keith Chan

"Warm and cozy atmosphere, good service and my French onion soup was..."

Kayla Fournier

"Stopped in for lunch. Had the Cordon Blue burger which was very good. Our server was excellent as well. Will definitely be..."

Craig Smith

"Good local neighborhood pub. lots of TVs to watch the game. Daily special. Deep fried coliflower comes w many options of spices. Try thai..."

Bently Rolf

"Best nachos in town. Also generous size of cod and chips. Their bacon wrapped perogies are as awesome as it sounds. Also the deep fried pickles and..."

Souparno Bandyopadhyay

"I visited this place several times. Usually there’s no need to wait. But their parking lot is kinda small. Love their beers and Shirley..."

Becky Shang

"This place is so good they can provide terrible service and it doesn't matter. They don't need good food, but they have it sometimes. They are so..."

sam gossen

"The only place in town that serves a crushed ice strawberry daiquiri ! The natchos for sharing would have been enough to fill 4 adults! Their salsa..."

Robyn Laderoute

"Great place if you enjoy beer and chicken wings. Our server, Andrew, was wonderful and helped us select several beers to..."

Lucy Hu

"I was a regular customer for years! I moved away , but it was my home away from home! Great ownership, Staff and food!..."

Gerry Lister

"Great family place as menu has lots to choose from. Wed night is wing night so make sure you don't mind a bit of a wait if you don't get there early...."

John Brum

"I had the penne pasta with mushrooms and bacon..delicious! Service was friendly and quick. Funky looking..."

Atis Metuzals

"Real Canadian Style Pub👍🏻 Foods are good! Try today’s..."

Kelly켈리

"Always enjoy their food and the staff are lovely. I go here..."

Tracy Smith

"Easily some of the best food in the area, especially the burgers. The price you pay is high, but you get a damn good return on your money. Can be..."

Egg Salad

"BBE. Best Birthday Ever. Friends took me to 1550's for beer and wings for my birthday. I love chicken wings and the selection here is awesome and..."

John de Jong

La Belle Patate

81/100 (2550 ratings)

"So good, on a cold day or aNice summer day it’s an indulgent treat, a smoked meat pouting and a couple of “steamies” hits the spot! So..."

Jaws

"Great poutine place with really nice staff. Good guilty pleasure snack. Fries have a really homemade taste and feel and the sauce is a step above..."

Tyler P.

"This place is awesome. Been coming here about once a month for 4 years and 90% of the time it's perfect. Tonight they nailed it!! Had the galvaude...."

Jeff Steingold

"Very Good Poutine for a Very Dirty Restaurant. I've been coming here for years, and have always had good to great experiences. I know I can 'do it..."

Island Chef

"Good poutine, but that's about it.. This place has really good poutine. If you like poutine, you should try here. I like being able to add vegetables..."

Chuck23

"C'est parfait!. Quebecois fast food done right, with real cheese curds, jovial staff, and great value. I'd eat here everyday but I'd have a heart..."

Vicislandfoodman

"Best poutine joint in victoria. Awesome place, best poutine in victoria. Owner is great as well. I know some of you are complaining about the staff..."

Melanopsin9

"First time. Today was our first time at The Belle Patate. For the type of food offered the atmosphere was appropriate and i couldn't see there being..."

Natasha Smith

"Awesome poutine. I love La Belle Patate! The staff are always friendly and the food is always great. We often go for the Tuesday Special and will..."

Cmfmcd

"Awesome Place, But.... La Belle Patate is always my go-to place for the best poutine in town, without a doubt. Ever since I promised myself I..."

Kelsey_hanley

"Yummy poutine, horrible location. The food is great here (portion sizes are good, lots of variety to put on your poutine, feels authentic etc) but..."

Jen-b

"It's ok. Being a poutine junkie, would probably tentatively rank it 3rd among poutine places in Victoria behind L'Authentique Poutine and Poutine 66..."

Atrewsfan

"Delicious. I am from Quebec and the Poutine reminds me of home !! Very good..."

M4r1lyn

"This place have the best poutine, me and my friends always have to get the large wwhich is huge but it always leaves us wanting..."

Sophie Lapierre

"Authentic Montreal Style Greasy Spoon. I am from Victoria and my partner is from Montreal. He told me there are many places in Montreal with the same..."

Victoriawalking

"Always solid. Owner gave me a spruce beer for free becuase he didnt hear me order it and just said get me next time. Don't find that kind of..."

CRE

"MMMM. Quebecois Cuisine brought to the Island! I went here for the first time and boy was i surprised! i ordered montreal smoked meat poutine...."

Sarah

"Well I liked it. But my husband was not impressed. He ordered bacon for his poutine and instead was served with non-meat product bacon..."

JaneDoe

"Be sure to bring a defibrillator. This is gravy, fries and cheese curd in all it québécois glory. We had the smoked meat poutine and it was a..."

YRS

"Milkshakes.. A tasty sweet delight alongside a poutine. Excellent..."

Amy L

"Gawdilovethisplace. The only authentic Montreal smoked meat experience PERIOD. Dont be fooled by imitations, if you've ever had the real deal then..."

Glenn Scott

"Best. Poutine. In Victoria. The burgers and dogs aren't so bad..."

Sarahdafield

"Regular Classic Poutine. My trip to La Belle Patate from central Victoria was well worth it. The Poutine speaks for itself, closest I've tried to..."

Manish Mistry

"This place is the perfect pouting restaurant! Fast friendly service, good prices. The food is delicious. And has a honest appeal to it. My only..."

Michael Schultz

"Authentic. I've never been to Quebec but the poutine here tastes like how I imagine it was meant to taste. I'ts perfect! I get mine with half gravy,..."

Jessica360

"Juicy smoked meat? Yummy handmade burgers and fries? Squeaky cheese curds? Affordable prices? Put it all together with the best f@$#in' gravy I've..."

Scooter

"Late Night Tasty. The sound of craving some greasy food at night is familiar when it comes to La Belle Patate. Although the outside of the..."

Teenbutterfly17

"Hidden gem in esquimalt. I have been going to all these "high" end places as of late, and by far most of them have been disappointing. I have heard..."

Homer

"This place is amazing! The smoked meat poutine was..."

Hannah

"Really good poutine and a cool laid-back place. The one thing I would say for feedback is that the cheese curds are larger than most poutines so it..."

West Coast Foodie

"It is very good! I'm from Québec and it is exactly the same food or even better.Try the Italian poutine! Its..."

Marie

"It's all that. First, a confession: I have not eaten poutine anywhere east of the Rockies, and am not a citizen of Canada.Now, the scoop:..."

Bob

"We came with our teens who were delighted with the idea of having fries for dinner. The Spruce beer is a must try for those who enjoy beverages like..."

Terri

"Had poutine here and it was great. definitely the real..."

Food Lover

"This place is incredible. If you love poutine done right, squeeky cheese curds and thick gavy, this is the place for you. the smoked meat is well..."

Anonymous Foodie

"They should offer blindfolds while you wait.... It's not much to look at, or perhaps smell, but I'll be a monkey's uncle if it's not the best poutine..."

Kburstall

"At first glance, the small, (outdated) shack looks like it might be a bad idea, but their grills are good and clean, and all of the (young) staff are..."

Unicornbacon

"My guilty pleasure. Excellent and very tasty poutine. Plenty of cheese curds, nice gravy and well-cooked fries. Not really much else I can say...."

LegB4Wicket

"QC in Victoria. A little bit of Quebec in Victoria, nothing fancy: function over form. Poutine included real cheddar cheese curds which is a must...."

Rowen

"It's grrrrrrreat. Easily the best poutine in town. The owner is a great guy and the staff are always nice. I really like this..."

Sleepingbag

"I will be back my next visit to Vancouver Island. Awesome burger and great service. Go Flames..."

Jeremy

"Great Food. Had a bacon cheese burger, poutine and a spruce beer. The burger and poutine was awsome and the spruce beer was like drinking a x-mas..."

Spanky

"My Kind a Burger!. I've been hearing for quite a long time to stop by and me and my daughter finally did. My daughter had the club, I had the baby..."

John Cantin

"Awesome Poutine. Man this place has great poutine. I have eaten here many times and its my favorite Saturday morning hungover spot.Excellent..."

Jon Rob

"Great taste huge monsterous portions for the price all around..."

Dustin Hedge

"Yummy. Not a low cal type of place, but food is..."

Katherine Paige

"BEST POUTINE IN TOWN HANDS DOWN!!!! really good POUTINE bit not the best building ( dirty..."

Kesler

"Best Poutine in town!. Check this place out if you want the closest thing to the real deal without having to Fly across the..."

CanadianFoodie

"Very nice food- particulary the poutine. Try to see past the surly exterior and you will be pleasantly..."

Alex Cowan

"The La Belle Burger is by far the best burger in the city! The poutine is also very good too! Try the beer next time, it's not what you..."

Steve

"Good food, well it's not health food, but that's why it's so good. And the owner is a great guy, so that makes it even..."

Victor F Tucker

"Delicious. So deelish. The smoked meat poutine is yummy, and the cheese curds are squeaky like they should be. Warning: Don't try and do..."

Chrissy

"Best poutine in town. Hands down the best, most original poutine in town. Burgers are excellent, steamies are really good.Sometimes during..."

MeatEaterVic

"Woah! I had la belle special, poutine with: roast beef, onions, green peppers, mushrooms and an un believeable amount of cheese curds. Delicious!..."

Mr. Jones

"Best Poutine in Victoria. This is a stop more times in my weekly routine then I care to admit. The owner is friendly and personable, my food is..."

Sideshow Massacre

"I love this place. Feels like I'm getting real home cooked poutine with extra love. Their regular poutine is the best (I guess I'm old fashioned like..."

Dottie

"Great place for classic original poutine, burgers & fries, dogs, and smoke meat. I frequent la belle and the only thing that can be frustating is..."

Diabeticritic

"Best Burgers!. My boyfriend and I went to Belle Patate last night at around 10pm, and I love the fact that they are open late! It is often so hard to..."

Tedi

"Great fries, wonderful poutine, steamies..... Others have talked about the poutine. I grew up in Montreal, and as Chauvin said, "Patriotism is..."

...but I Know What I Like

"The Belle of the Ball. In Canada we have the poutine that most of us grew up with. Frozen fries mixed sometimes with cheese curds, but more often..."

S

"In a world where burgers routinely go for $20, La Belle Patate charges $8.50 for something every bit as tasty. Nothing super fancy, but it definitely..."

Rob Walker

"Tied with Leopold's (an odd choice, I know) for the best poutine I've found in town. Lived in Montreal for a little over a decade and consider..."

Jae Philips

"Great experience at this restaurant. Staff and owner are very friendly. Fresh poutine and great vibes. We love the atmosphere! We will be..."

Fone Smart

"A must for visitors (like us from Colorado) and locals alike. If you want delicious, authentic poutine look no further. Plus, the service was..."

Jaemi Mansfield

"Best poutine and burgers on the island. The owners and staff are all friendly and attentive. Homemade fries and traditional Montreal style burgers...."

Troy Nye

"Thee best hamburgers and poutine délicieuse in the city!! Don't even mess with rest. Fresh local ingredients. Friendly, passionate staff/good..."

Michael Bedard

"I highly encourage supporting this local business! The poutine options are great. I personally enjoy the loaded steamie along with fries & gravy...."

Yoni Bremner

"Got a large smoked meat poutine, which was full of cubes of soft, juicy meat chunks. Got a photo of us taken and a Red Champagne for being the first..."

Alexander McColl

"AWESOME! One of the most interesting eating joints I've ever been to. Their poutine has one of the nicest flavors in the gravy I've ever had - on..."

Monty Graves

"Best poutine in town. Fresh house made fries and real deal cheese curds. You can’t ask for anything more. The owner is a great guy and his staff..."

Nico Tiginagas

"For a restaurant that may look like it does, it doesn't mean they don't cook and serve excellent food. Keep an eye out for these "gems". You don't..."

Natasha Groves

"We came up to Victoria to score some of Canada’s best, and we found it. Amazing staff. They were so friendly and welcoming. And the the food was..."

Nathan Helland

"I'd been meaning to try this place for longer than I can remember, and upon finally stopping in, I wish I'd done so much sooner. Having seen La..."

Rob Wilson

"THE vibe. Best authentic poutine on the island, no..."

Yves Belliveau

"The poutine was delicious. One side note they do have a pay phone in case you need to call someone in..."

Chef Mark Wright

"**Edit: Been coming for years. Can't beat the deal on two steamed hotdogs, fully dressed. It's a place where people bother to learn your name, and..."

Rob Black

"Very well known place to get an authentic poutine experience as if you were in Quebec! They have a large assortment of poutine as well as hotdogs and..."

THECpt PHOON

"La Belles deserves 10 stars. Atmosphere, food and service is great. Everything feels so authentic, and Matti can't be beat. Double thumbs..."

Anika Gross

"Amazing !! ... coming from Ottawa/Hull area - finally home cooking comfort food on the Island 👍. Hot dogs just like the Montreal Forum..."

Stuart Menzies

The Loft Pub

Free off-street parking

"We celebrated my Dad's 75th Birthday here last Friday. We came up with a special menu of T-bone Steak and King Crab Leg. It was fantastic! We also..."

Deborah Paludi

"The Loft goes over the top again. Rocking good music and great pub food, plus the Fat Tug tastes great..."

Danny Copper

"Awesome bar...awesome staff and food !! Always something going on..best live music in..."

Be-Rad Carr

"Been here a few times but last night blew me away. All three bands were fantastic and the Fish n Chips were excellent. I was further impressed by the..."

Richard Hallet

"Great place, good food, music bingo, know some of the regulars. Paul was my bartender at the Esquimalt Inn, and I worked for Mike one of the owners..."

Gail Morrison

"This was the first time we had been to this pub and we had a very large group of people with us. The staff were all super accommodating at getting..."

Julie Dopierala

"Great food and a fun place to have a drink. Love karaoke nights and the jam Knights. The staff are amazing and the..."

Lisa Mackenzie

"Great place! The paintings by Archer are amazing ! They really help set the atmosphere ! The staff are amazingly helpful! Thank..."

Julia Deelman

"Was the first time there on Thurs night. Even had open mic night witch was great. I only had beer I will be honest. But the r service was really..."

Jackie Rufus

"Our celebration at The Loft Pub was truly a night to remember. Nestled in its cozy ambiance, we, along with close friends and family, reveled in a..."

Dallas Killian Arrowood

"I recently visited a beautiful pub located on a secluded street in Victoria. The atmosphere was heavenly, with warm and friendly people and 90's..."

Al Can

"This place is super cool, all the artists for open mic were great. Came in for a quick bite and they kept playing good music so I stayed for a couple..."

Tyson Stone

"Every Wednesday night they have a wings/kareoke night and it's a pretty wild and busy place, So if you enjoy a good time you've come to the right..."

THECpt PHOON

"All you need in a pub. Great and quick service. The band was fantastic! Demographix got everyone on the dance floor. Darts and a smoking patio...."

Van Figs

"If you sat home alone this New Year's...remember that you have an extended family at The Loft next..."

Dallas K.A.

"Friendly neighbourhood pub with decent food, good service and truly top-notch live bands! No cover..."

Karen Findlay

"If you are looking for a rock n roll pub, this is the place. The very helpful and supportive manager, Connor, helped me plan a celebration of life..."

Tessa T.

"Had a great basic steak dinner, service was very friendly and quick, not too crowded and colourful locals and regulars. The band was a three piece..."

canadanish

"Great spot. Cheap drinks, quick service, great live..."

Roscoe McLean

"#1 pub for music, staff and patrons. Food is above..."

Terry Ferrie

"This is a fun place to hang out, listening to live music and enjoying pub fare and cold..."

Rainyday Curiosities

"Such a fun vibe! Had a great time. Music was awesome, they have live music all the time. Small little dance floor area if you wanna get down..."

Brea H

"The wings are delicious and the live music on Wednesdays is..."

Rianne Bunting

"Good service at the bar, lot of the food is in take out containers. They should polish the brass. Music is fantastic but loud. Sarah and Valerie are..."

Chris Henriksen

"A fun atmosphere to enjoy live music. The service was friendly, helpful, & attentive. Some good beers on tap & we enjoyed roast beef & Yorkshire..."

Billy Strean

Bard & Banker

81/100 (7020 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"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

Oaks Restaurant And Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"I've become something of a 'regular' at The Oaks and appreciate the warm, friendly customer service as well as the many delicious lunches and dinners..."

Joanne Donohue

"Great service, diverse menu, generous portions, live music, and great prices. My meal was delicious and I'd go back..."

Jude Billard

"After driving by this restaurant on my daily commute for many years we finally decided to give it a try. My wife and I had looked up the reviews the..."

Jim Yanzy

"Horray for scratch cooking!. We went in today not expecting much, ordered an oaks burger and a tandorr burger, both with fries and a side of gravy...."

Lewf

"VISIT REGULARLY. Once a month we visit the Oaks Restaurant & Grill. We always get good food and the service is excellent. We enjoy the entertainment..."

Jackie MacLean

"Making great strides in the right direction. I have now eaten lunch at "The Oaks" on two separate occasions and have been very pleasantly surprised..."

Anne H

"Delicious Burger. Stumbled upon Oaks Restaurant today while walking Oak Bay Ave. The place wasn't very busy but I enjoyed the atmosphere. My server..."

Tommy.rivers76

"Great Service ~ Wonderful meal. Took my sweetie in for dinner last night. He had a burger and i had the the Chicken Parm at the recommendation of our..."

Newtons Apple

"Great Breakfast Spot in Oak Bay. Thought I would try to Oaks today for breakfast. I'm not an early riser so it's nice to see a place with all day..."

Lesly.smith7

"Visited the Oaks today for lunch they have changed their menu a bit and I found the new menu to be a welcome change. After reading some of the..."

Bri

"Went here this morning for the first time. Had the best breakfast I have had in a very long time. I had the eggs Benny, and everything was done to..."

Willows.galley

"Visit #2 - Impressed. I returned to Victoria on business last week ... Coming from Calgary, where the snow is still on the ground, and the only thing..."

Mercury

"We have been here many times for breakfast lunch and dinner and have enjoyed our selves every time. The sausages at breakfast are AMAZING, and the..."

Lil Wheezy

"A pleasant experience. I stopped in for breakfast the week before Christmas for my first visit. The service was very attentive, the waffle was light..."

Miss Crabtree

"We gave this new place a try tonight and the food hit the spot! The chorizo burger was unique and the fries perfectly seasoned. The decor is neither..."

Unpretentious Eater

"Nice meal for a good price. A great improvement on the previous restaurant at that location. I really appreciated the polite attentive service. The..."

A. Aaronson

"We liked it.. Dined at Oaks this past weekend for dinner with a large party. The menu is a typical for a family restaurant; burgers, pizza, ribs and..."

Tempest

"Great family restaurant!. I had dinner at Oaks this past Sunday night, and it was great! We had reserved a table, so were seated promptly by our..."

PinkUnicorn

"Good potential. I was with a group of 9 for dinner after the Oak Bay Light Up and it was very busy but we had a reservation and were seated quickly...."

Janice

"Finally, a good Oak Bay restaurant. We tried the new Oaks Restaurant tonight with a large party. It was superb. Sure the service was a wee bit slow,..."

Lorlita

"We had full tea at The Oaks, it was amazing! Such a big portion of food is served with a pot of tea. Will go back again soon to try other menus as..."

Renny Y

"This is a very unique place! Oldest building in Oak Bay. A YUGE menu, which can be daunting to get through, but everything we had was quite tasty!..."

Martin Merrigold

"Just had a delicious breakfast here. Really liked the ambiance and the fact you’re not sitting on top of each other like in so many other..."

Paul

"A classic restaurant and tea house with considerable local history. Relatively inexpensive with tasty daily specials, each of which has ample..."

Douglas Jones

"Great atmosphere, friendly service and speedy kitchen. Enjoyed the burger and a beer deal. We will definitely be returning for some tea and a full..."

Courtney Hyde

"Prices are reasonable with generous portions. This was for 3 people. We did take a while to be seated, because the fridge obscures a bit of the..."

Ada Y.

"Friendly service. Good prices for breakfast / lunch. Has a unique old time tea room charm. I liked my English breakfast but wasn't it supposed to..."

J Chow

"Our favourite daily special is the Burger and Pint on Wednesdays. Staff are very attentive, friendly, and efficient. We love going there for..."

Lorrena Braybrooks

"We had the Full Tea with some nice tea choices, a nice presentation, unique table ware, the finger sandwiches were very good, and the scones were..."

Jack Peters

"Came here for dinner after a self guided bike tour of the beaches in Victoria BC with my partner. We walked in and we were kindly greeted by our..."

Steen S

"A lovely & charming restaurant with delicious brunch selections. First time, I had the Veggie Benedict, and another time, the massive Veggie..."

Sherry Hsu

"Very nice dinner. The staff worked very hard for us. It was so good, seeing so many who've been so kind these past few..."

Murray Robertson

"I had breakfast here with my 2 granddaughters celebrating 2 birthdays and everyone enjoyed both the food and the service....and all at a reasonable..."

John Carr

"I felt welcomed as soon as I walked in. Friendly service with wonderful food. Great selection of food on the menus. Breakfast is served until..."

paul rowe

"Love this place. We have been twice in our first four days here on the island. Friday night for fish and chips and French onion soup, then on Monday..."

Kimala

Superior Pizza

81/100 (1018 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Hole in the wall pizza joint but don't let that scare you. Best pies and calzones in the city. No bells, no whistles. Just pizza. A must hit if..."

Andrew Forbes

"Delicious .. great pizza and wings woohoo check em out..."

Jeffrey Edwards

"One of the best thick crust pizzas I've had in this city. Pep & Bacon slice for $4 really hit the spot! Friendly customer service..."

Single Pine Ranch

"First of all, the pizza was absolutely delicious- it had more of a homemade and flavourful flare than your average pizza chain around town. Secondly,..."

E Sundhu

"This is my favourite place to get pizza from! It's the thick, fluffy dough kind and they always have grab-and-go slices. You can also buy raw dough..."

Wendy Barnes

"We were visiting Victoria for the weekend, and was looking for a reasonable meal option. We tried Superior based on local reviews, and I was very..."

Houghton Clan

"I had never ordered from Superior Pizza before and to our great delight it was delicious!! It arrived hot and before the time indicated! I’ll..."

Florence McGregor-Foxcroft

"GREAT pizza place. We always get the gluten free pizzas and have never felt sick from them. Highly recommend the 5 cheese and the outback chicken..."

Kate Taylor

"This pizza shop is right in my neighborhood, so I have ordered here probably more than a hundred times. Consistently excellent pizza. Generous..."

Brit Columbia

"Good pizza delivered right to our motel..."

Tom Jorgensen

"Happen to make a stop at James Bay Square for loo and saw this shop. I wasn’t expecting much and wanted to grab something quick before we board the..."

Normal Abnormal

Taste - A Place For Coffee

Wheelchair Accessible

Brunch

Breakfast

Mid-range

"Sam and his wife fang have been a steady presence for many years, in their sweet little cafe called taste. The choice of gluten free products keeps..."

Jill

"Owner is often there alone and working very hard to take all the orders and provide service. Breakfast sandwich is simple and delicious! My favorite..."

Ramita Verma

"Please be advised that the lovely Val sold the place in June 2017 so I advise reading only reviews from that time on. This my local coffee haunt...."

Penny Holt

"Best cafe for celiacs! The owner is very knowledgable about gluten cross-contamination. The food is very tasty and the atmosphere is nice and..."

Caleigh P

"The owner Val bakes delicious gluten free goodies and always make you feel welcome. The coffee is delicious too, without that burnt taste that some..."

Sue Maitland

"Gluten Free are my favourite for any place in town! Beautiful setting, big open windows with lots of natural light, giant bookshelf you can borrow..."

Jessica B

"I love this coffee shop! A real gem. It's a great place to meet and has delicious food to boot. You can often find me snuggling into the cushions..."

Erin Acton

"I had a BLT on gluten free bread here, a GF peanut butter crunch bar, and a large americano. The sandwich was the best one I've ever had, and I've..."

wave leopard

"Taste cafe serves the best tasting coffee I've had in Victoria. It is always rich, smooth, and aromatic with a cocoa finish. The staff and snacks are..."

Mike Powell

"One of the best coffee shops in town.From the owner, staff, clientele and Gluten free options, Taste has it all. Absolutely love the coffee.Val has..."

Jason Binab

"Great coffee and we really enjoyed our breakfast we had. Appreciated the fact that there is a separate prep area for gluten free.to prevent cross..."

Katy Emanuel

"Yummiest gf Brie Sandwich in town!!! (It’s called the “Veggie Breakfast Sandwich”)...Huge slice of melty brie, fluffy gf bread, spinach, mayo,..."

Dani Proteau

"Super delicious soup!! - Roasted pepper with chickpeas. It’s not easy to find vegan, rich and tasty food..."

Eiglys Trejo

Township Coffee

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Dinner

Mid-range

"The best coffee shop in Victoria! A hidden gem in Gordon head, Erik the owner, and his staff know regulars by name. A must for a true coffee lover...."

Alex Cordero

"Great shop with Excellent food and drinks. The staff are awesome and they have created a great local community shop. Come for the espresso and stay..."

Graham Vodden

"I have just recently started to go to Township and I am really blown away. They make the best lattes I have ever had anywhere in the world and they..."

Adrian Burroughs

"Easily the best coffee shop outside of the downtown area. Amazingly good coffee and..."

Nathan Birch

"Love this coffee shop, Great service, yummy baked goods and best of all... delicious coffee! Thanks for being what gets me through my day!!! You guys..."

Genn Gordon

"It's just so fantastic here. Friendly staff and the best coffee..."

Melissa Klassen

"I always go in dead to the world and come out woken the f up! Great food and reliable..."

Gerald Albion

"The best baking, coffee and soft ice cream in town! Well done Erik, Elizabeth and charming..."

Jane Brown

"Lovely little place! Been a fan for years :) ..."

Sarah Tidsbury

"My fave place for almond matcha latte! The baked goods are awesome to. So glad to have township in my..."

Catherine Davies

"It's such a welcoming place! �� They really take care to make you something..."

Nora Graham

"The service is friendly, they remember their regulars, the coffee is excellent, I love the kale salad, AND there's soft serve ice cream in the summer..."

Julia Michelle

"Sweet coffee shop with great music and great people! Amazing coffee with great food..."

Farrah Surigao

"Great coffee and food. Would highly recommend..."

Justin Sykes

"Great coffee and great service. Erik and his staff always make you feel welcome and want to hang out for a while....check out the record..."

Mirjana Sajko

"Love this local coffee shop! Luckily I'm so close to it and can get the large hot muffins pretty often. I cant remember if they have always served..."

J-doug131

"Thanks for serving flavourful coffee!. Coffee shops pop up at every street corner these days serving horrible coffee and asking above 5$ for a latte...."

Yağmur Akbulut

"Very friendly staff, excellent quality coffee, and a convenient location. It is nice to have it close..."

Lola_here

"Really great spot nestled in this part of city. Everything hits home to what you want in a cafe. Passionate owners. Talented baristas. Great..."

Monica Kwon

"If you’re looking for a place to grab a coffee, tea, or baked good you need to stop by Township coffee co. Good old fashioned service and quality..."

Kristina Andrew

"💵: Price is Average 🍜: We ordered 🍵Iced Matcha in Soy 4⭐ I've seen the effort to make it and it taste like....matcha 😅 🍗 Turkey..."

Ren marjeruss

"The matcha latte had the perfect ratio of bitterness/sweetness while still being able to taste the late. The froth was beautiful too. Sausage roll..."

Karlendor

"Hands down the best sausage rolls I have ever had!!! Highly recommend treating yourself, they are freshly made in house & ready by 10am daily...."

Angella Jennings

"Township Coffee is an awesome little cafe located right by Sierra Park!! It's got an amazing modern vibe and a wide variety of drinks and baked..."

Kai Pereira

"How can you not love this cozy, homegrown iconic neighborhood gem?! Coffee shops are places where individual peace, family peace, community peace,..."

Sassy Cee

"Great coffee, great goodies great people. The vibe at this neighborhood cafe is friendly and unpretentious. Drinks are made with care using quality..."

Sean Gordon

"What a lucky find! Certainly the best coffee on the island and we’ve had a few! Veggie sandwich also very fresh and a good..."

wil wip

"Been coming here since the night before it officially opened and he gave me and my kids a free loaf of bread. No longer sells bread but the generous..."

Wade

Swans Pub

81/100 (1015 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

The Pacific Restaurant

81/100 (1038 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"It was one of the best hotels on our trip. Everything was fine. The staff was friendly and well-informed, our room was beautiful and modern...."

Jan Cloppenburg

"This is my "go to" Hotel in Victoria. It is always appointed so well, soft colts, decorative lighting and always the best staff ! Attentiive, offer..."

Joan L Parks

"The Best We Have Stayed At The hotel is one of the best we have stayed at. It felt exclusive and the facilities matched this most of the time. The..."

Shoaib Sultan Khan

"This is a great hotel right in the heart of Victoria by the Inner Harbour. Everything is within walking distance. The staff and amenities are first..."

David Berrouard

"Excellent hotel the view is spectacular over looking the inner harbour. The restaurant have great foods. I had a great time and enjoyed the foods..."

Melrose Boado

"Comodissimo, pulito e con staff molto cortese! Il concierge il top!!! Cosa chiedere di..."

Elena Mancini

"Attended an evening event. A beautiful place. The food was excellent and the staff were very polite and..."

Sue Powers

"Lovely hotel with beautiful spacious rooms. Service in the Hotel Restaurant was excellent and our server, Liam, was..."

Vivienne Brown

"Nice hotel Very nice rooms with exceptional views! I want to thank the folks at the desk for their patience and caring personalities. Eating..."

Sunil Mendon

"Located in Victoria's James Bay inner harbour, this "crown jewel of Victoria" is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist activity, yet..."

Brett Dawe

"Very nice rooms with exceptional views! I want to thank the folks at the desk for their patience and caring personalities. Eating breakfast at the..."

Dan Anchick

"Popped in for dessert and a coffee in the evening. What lured us in was a poster promoting their molten chocolate lava cake, but when we got the..."

Sportsenfoodyist

"First time dining at The Pacific. The calamari was very fresh and delicious! Our server, Sylvia, was very attentive, polite, and we enjoyed..."

J-doug131

"Best fish and chips in town!! I've never had a bad meal here, always fresh and..."

Carina Therese

"Compliments to the chef on the best gnocchi I've eaten to date, the sauce was sweet, and flavoursome. Fantastic sourdough bread, a sensational meal I..."

Sair29

"This is perhaps the best tasting restaurant in Victoria so far. The food in Fathom is amazing and the service is great here. We had the Chicken..."

W K

"Had an amazing bday dinner here for my mom’s 65th birthday. Our server Ryan was very attentive, friendly, and had a great sense of humour with all..."

Clarin Houle

"I had an awesome dining experience. Went in with a migraine and left with a smile on my face and a full belly. Lots of non alcoholic options and I..."

Mark St James

"I came here for brunch today and we order the chicken burger and the chicken Benny. The food was delicious. The chicken Benny combines sweet and..."

Farouk Hamood

"For my sister’s birthday, our family went to Fathom for dinner. What a huge difference to the previous venue! The update is amazing! The atmosphere..."

Ed Murr

"We had a pleasant stay at the Grand Pacific, making it convenient to pop downstairs for happy hour. Exploring the restaurant was a great decision –..."

Kimberly Pham

"We had an awesome Christmas brunch buffet. Great price for the quality of the food we had. My favourite was the grilled octopus. The staff was..."

Marco Costa

"We went to the lounge last night and it was exceptional. The beef tartar was the highlight, but the bar service was amazing, with such great..."

Scott C Justason

"Came here after our wedding and they were very understanding when there were coordinating issues that we had to push back our reservation time. The..."

Destiny K

"What an excellent find! We grabbed a table at 12:25pm on a Father’s Day Sunday, needing to be back across the street at the ferry terminal by..."

Jeremy Dashe

"Enjoyed a nice meal here with some friends - we shared all the appetizers on the menu (except salad) as well as the scallops entree. Service was..."

Jessca Henn

"We went to the Fathom Lounge not the actual restaurant. Pretty much the same menu…the lounge didn’t have chicken strips like the restaurant menu..."

Morgan G

"I had brunch at Fathom in Victoria on July 21, 2023. Our server, Sunny, and the manager, Kate, were outstanding. They were friendly, attentive, and..."

Chris Psutka

"We had several meals with our large family group over here the Canada Day weekend. The crowds were unpredictable but every single time we were..."

Tony Brandner

"Fathom is super chic! They just renovated and it looks great. We loved the mocktails. Service was great, food was great. This place is definitely the..."

Vanny Baron

"Went there for Sunday brunch. I liked the food, ambiance and decoration as well as location. It took a long time for them to guide me to my reserved..."

T Norouzi

"I came here Late night meal after arriving in Victoria. Server made some great recommendations for food. He knew the menu well and described each..."

Cher

"Wow. What an incredible meal! I had the spicy tuna bites to start followed by the scallop risotto. Hands down, one of the best meals I’ve ever had...."

Dean Hayward

Crooked Goose Bistro

81/100 (1585 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is amazing!!! I phoned up to book a table for 6-8 (as I didn’t have confirmed numbers) and also to see what options they had for an..."

Hannah Elizabeth Findlay

"I live super close to the Goose and I love it. The food is great and the staff are amazing. Fast service and amazingly friendly. Happy hour is the..."

Mike Mcaree

"Great food, great service & some live music too! The portabello mushroom burger was awesome, so was the caesar salad, perfect fries & the..."

Julie Atleo

"Love the food, love the staff and the service (bartender is awesome) and most importantly loved watching and winning $20 from Gina as Tom Brady and..."

Simon Docherty

"I have been going to the CGB since it opened. Love the bar service from yummy Cesars to a great wine selection. Food is top quality, the kitchen is..."

Kathleen Stinson

"It’s always a good time at the Goose! Gina and Stephen and the staff treat you so well, you feel like family. We never leave feeling anything less..."

Donna Anderson

"Steve is awesome, the food is great, the tap selection is handsome and the staff is always happy and welcoming. A must stop for food and drink,..."

Michael Fox

"Steve, Gina, and staff treat you like a friend instead of a customer and it's great. So is the food, spirits, and..."

Dave Wasmuth

"Very friendly staff and excellent food. Awesome place to..."

Janice Edney Larson

"An amazing dining experience: beautiful artwork, charming decor, and wonderful service. Elegant BC wines and fresh local ingredients come together..."

Michael McDonald

"Excellent service. Great food. A real winner. Highly..."

Anne Dick

"Had the best time with my dad came all the way from Ontario was my first time in a bar was beautiful interior staff was amazing would go back any..."

Christopher Michael Tremblay

"Been there several times. Excellent food, fantastic, creative deserts. Excellent and friendly service. One in our part y vegetarian, had no..."

Geraldine McElroy

"Superb service, food was tasty . Coming back for the new menu!..."

Shilo Butler

"My husband and I went in for a late lunch. Service was friendly and very polite but slow. We enjoyed the chill, laid back atmosphere and the..."

Alexandra-Selene Jarvis

"Dropped in for a quick bite. My favorite was the Dark Matter beer by Hoyne brewing. The loaded tots were delicious and plenty for two to share. I..."

Muddaship

"Crooked Goose has long been a favorite of mine since I first found it by accident around 2015. Every time I go I have to get their "the works wings"..."

Michael Voulgaris

"If you're in the mood for a carnivore's delight, look no further than Crooked Goose Bistro. This place is a haven for meat lovers. The menu offers a..."

Grant Atwood

"My sweety and I's ferry got changed over so we decided to pop in on a time schedule and had to be out within the hour. Jewelley helped us out the..."

marika maris

"Very nice place. Food taste really good and fresh. Good selection for drinks and my kid eats free. 😍 Many things homemade. Coming everytime I..."

Sukhwinder Singh

"A nice place to go if you want a quieter atmosphere. The food was good as we're the drinks. The servers were accommodating to my gluten-free request..."

Hillary Rockvam

"Amazing smoke house. Their in house BBQ sauce was was also very tasty. I had the baby back ribs and they were so good. I will definitely have them..."

Terry Doty

"The service was awesome, the atmosphere was quiet, the eggs Benny were great but wasn't impressed with the tater tots even though I ate them all,..."

Jannette Lock

"While visiting Victoria , discovered this bistro on a recommendation. Well worth the drive from downtown. Just about 12 minutes drive. Went there for..."

Oscar Pinto

"Pretty good spot, very delicious soup, roast beef sandwich, pizza, and tater tots (those were an instant hit). Left feeling full and happy...."

Zayn Jinah

"We tried brunch today. The place was roomy - lots of space. The service was friendly and responsive. Enjoyed the Steve Smith benny that was topped..."

Darryl Karleen

"My family and I love the crooked goose!!! The staff are very friendly and helpful and the service is excellent the food is delicious! I recommend..."

Maria Mitchell

"This is a cozy Restaurant that has a good menu and is reasonably priced. It was very busy when we visited and the staff were friendly and prompt. It..."

Jeff S

"Went on a Monday at lunch and got to enjoy an entire booth to myself. The staff were really friendly and knowledgeable about the menus. Wasn't too..."

Monique Th

"Went here with a group of 20 and called last minute. The staff were awesome and I felt they did a great job dealing with our large group! The food..."

THECpt PHOON

Hawk & Hen

"The place was so good! So much flavor with our plates. There were 3 of us. One ordered the spare ribs, another with the game hen, then one with the..."

Cale Spolsky

"While searching for funky and unique breakfast I came across this unique eatery that claimed to serve locally sourced sustainable ingredients. So we..."

Alan Chung

"Server was friendly and polite. Food was brought timely. Eggs Benny was great, side potatoes were a bit lacking. Bathroom was freezing cold.....I'll..."

Jonathan Cronk

"This was a stop on our Off The Eaten Track historic food tour. The food and drink samples were great. Made us want to go back for a full meal..."

Larry Irwin

"They had some freshly made complimentary chips that were unique & tasty to start with which was quite a nice surprise. I had their chicken burger..."

Kody

"Great food, service and atmosphere! My boyfriend and I stumbled upon the hawk and hen after being frustrated with long waits and same old food at..."

Jaclyn Gavas

"Staff was friendly and accommodating. Food was excellent. Fresh and portions were not to small not to large. This visit was for a paint night. So..."

Julia Simmons-Finnie

"This place is usually surprisingly quiet. It doesn't seem to have the word of mouth and popularity of other, similar places. This is surprising..."

Decapoda

"Solid place to go. Great downtown location. Parking close by. Food was soooo tasty. Eggs Benny was slightly overcooked so if you like med ask for..."

chris benning

"Four of us were visiting Victoria from a cruise ship and we wandered into this place because most places were very busy yesterday evening. This..."

William Whipple

"Breakfast here was really good! Quite quiet on weekend mornings, lovely staff and good..."

Danika G

"Nice downtown breakfast feel to the place. I loved the eggs..."

manik sikka

"First time trying this restaurant, and I was not disappointed. Great service, friendly staff, delicious food, and classic beverages. I had the..."

Deena Kinarthy

"Brunch on a weekday! Hawk and Hen has a good selection of breakfast items, including a number of interesting Bennies. The beautiful interior is..."

M A Backstrom

"Went a few weeks back for the $30 Dine Around menu... was very pleased. Excellent waitstaff and bartender, really nice space, and food was..."

Nicole Backs

Browns Socialhouse

81/100 (2984 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food and great service. The staff was awesome as we were enjoying our family day as a family together and didn’t realize that service took..."

TerryLynn Marks

"Terrific (but messy to eat) Halibut Tacos. Ask for extra napkins or bring your wet wipes. They're worth the..."

Rose Davidson

"Great bar and best bar food. The service is top..."

Rick Murphy

"I've eaten 4 or 5 times and had an excellent meal each time ... service was very..."

Steve Menzies

"Super yummy food! I loved the butchers block burger. Crispy and tasty, not too messy. I upgraded to yam fries. We also got the southwest bowl which..."

Celeste Kee

"The customer service in the restaurant was good, our servers were friendly and welcoming. All of the items we ordered were delicious. I was a little..."

Manizha A

"We had a great lunch here. I ate the French Dip and a caesar salad. My wife had Dynamite sushi role and asian salad. They were all..."

Michael Laney

"I always love coming here. Its perfect for date night. Its a pub, but nobody is yelling, nobody creepy, just a good place with great food and..."

Laura

"There are a few Browns in town, we went to the one downtown which has good location, staff are friendly, allow reservation and more importantly it is..."

Leslie Do

"Went looking for a place to have brunch. Had immediate seating which was a bonus on a Sunday morning in Victoria. Food was good and plentiful, but..."

Iain Smith

"We had our new years here and even went back for the countdown. Our server was awesome, the food is typical lounge food and it was loud but that's to..."

Jennifer Beatty

"My friend and I ordered through the website, and when we came in to pick it up, a very friendly server got it for us right away. While she was..."

Shay

"July 2021: stopped by for tasty Gyoza appie ($8) and Red Sangria ($9.75) during Happy Hour... Great weather, patio seating, and watch the world go..."

CiDYYJ

"Staff very friendly and attentive and Food is very good. Drink and food prices on par with other locations downtown. Outdoor..."

John Boreskie

"Met a friend for happy hour. It would have been nice to have another choice of seating. So busy and plenty of hub-bub noise close to the service area..."

Eva Pea

"We got the french dip and the dynamite roll. We also upgraded our side to poutine. Tasty food. Great..."

Brittany Johnson

"I ordered the steak well done and this is the only place I've haven't actually had to send back. The best steak place now because my husband isn't..."

Esther Thomas

"Late dinner and we received the best friendly service from the host to the waiter and bartender! The quesadia came with mind blowing salsa and..."

David Barabash

"Superb service, hard working staff, there was a small error with our order and they remade the dish right away. My fish tacos were awesome, super..."

Rick M

Garrick's Head Pub

81/100 (2542 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our favorite little pub. ....never had a bad meal and husband loves the beer selection. We go to the Garrick's Head Pub every time we're in..."

Lovely Loretta

"Can't say enough good things about it. The food is always great, the staff is always friendly and quick, lots of great beers to choose from...."

Brandon Dolan

"Travis was out waiter....sat at the bar to watch the Seattle Seahawks game and Travis went out of his way to take care of us. Food was excellent,..."

Kelly Belton

"Visited from Michigan. We didn’t get anything to eat, but the service was great and the beer list was..."

Layne Marinski

"Friendly staff great atmosphere great beers too would live to stay and try all the beers alas I have too move on but if your in the area it's a must..."

Linda Smith

"My go to downtown pub. Great staff. Great beer selection with a good balance of rotators and local favourites. Good food, too. Go on Tuesday and have..."

Jonathan Eli Snarf Mason

"Had to give props to the best beer spot my girlfriend and I found while visiting Victoria. The selection was fantastic and Fraiser is a stellar..."

John Greene

"I love this place! The food was delicious, atmosphere was great, loved the beer! The waitress helped us select the perfect..."

Teresa Nixon

"My Favourite pub in Victoria. Fantastic Beer selection and the food is great too..."

Eddy T. Abbey

"Visiting Victoria from Sydney Australia and feeling right at home in this enchanting city and great Pub to stop over for a while and quench our..."

Arianna Pagliaruli Martusciello

"Always great food and so many beers on tap!! One of my fav places in..."

Kristi Millner

"Great food, beer, staff and atmosphere. I couldn't ask for a better..."

Jason Sarrazin

"Great beer, great food, great staff, great..."

Andy Fiddament

"Great food, great atmosphere and an excellent..."

Judy Whelpton

"My favourite bar for great drinks!! Love this place it's a must go to whenever I'm in..."

Nathan West

"Always a good time and a lot of fun. Great staff, great service. Always brings me..."

Bruce Craigie

"Great atmosphere, food and..."

Steph Gordon

"Fine drinking establishment one not to be missed while visiting Victoria..."

Dennis Smith

"The bartenders are the best..."

Robert Cowart

"One of the best burgers that I have ever had. Beer is good too. Waitress was very good and..."

Ron Mann

"This place was a..."

Sandy Butch Farrell

"Found a nice private corner to have catchup with a friend. Table was oddly high for the chair but we made due. Setting was pretty dark. Tuna burger..."

J-doug131

"Delicious food, great atmosphere. Service was great and nice smell from the wood fireplace. We will definitely be back to experience those freaking..."

Tyler J Bosch

"I think of this place as a true pub.A good one. A real one.I don't remember it always being like it is now.They're not doing anything..."

Bang4Buck

"Great Beer. 55 beers on tap, yes please. Service can be slow, so you'll want to plan your orders ahead of time. That's probably the only real..."

Jigginsmcgee

"TV overload. I used to love Garrick's Head but guys, what is up with the trillion TVs? If you aren't a sports bar, is it really necessary? People go..."

Horsing Around Victoria

"Best Pub in the core. I always liked the Garrick's Head- it's a good brush of authenticity in a part of town stuffed with awful fake places like the..."

Yjrstevens

"Enjoyed the food as always....will go back..."

Foodie Goodie

"Great!. Our experience here was great, from the service to the drinks to the food. Partner said the pulled pork sandwich was the best thing he's ever..."

Danielle

"Excellent selection of beer on tap, and the chicken Caesar wrap/salad/fries was one of the best meals I've had in a pub. The only negative was the..."

Giselle

"Great Service, Friendly staff, decent food.. Nice balcony, hangs overlooking the Sunday market, great for people watching and having a cold one...."

Jane Doe

"I love the Garrick's Head Pub! Always have and always will! Especially the boys behind the bar......."

Yum Yum

"Service has been perfect both times. Great meatloaf..."

Customerx

"Good food, fast and tasty. Good service with a clean and clear friendly atmosphere, our new Victoria go too..."

Tasha

"Convienent sports pub. We were downtown for some Christmas shopping and had an attack of the hungries so we thought it was good time to try out the..."

Blake Handley

"First time's a charm!. Despite living in Victoria for over 10 years, I have to say that it had never occurred to me to eat at the Garrick's Head Pub..."

A. Aaronson

"Best pub food in town. I've been here about 4 times now, and I've tried the Parmesan chicken, pulled pork sandwich, and shepherd's pie. The pulled..."

AP

"Current Downtown Pub Favourite. Solid food at reasonable prices. Excellent local tap selections. I like the ambience as well, although it can get..."

Caitfoom

"Favorite Victoria Fish and Chips. Every time I go to Victoria I stop at the pub for a snack and a drink. We randomly found it when rain forced us..."

Dorian_2100

"The food is what you expect--pub comfort food. Very decent. But the two guys who were behind the bar on this lazy Thursday afternoon were less than..."

HungryMan

"Love it! I've been here about half a dozen times or more over the last few years and it's never dissapointing. Great customer service and music. The..."

Omnomnoms

"My Favourite Pub. I love this place for lunch, dinner or drinks after work. It fills up in the summer or when there is a game on, but the food,..."

Peachy Keen

"A cozy pub in the afternoon perfect for a mid-day beer and some..."

No Dessert Im Full

"Best pub in Victoria hands down, the servers are what makes this place!! They aswell have nice selection of beer on tap, the waitresses are very cute..."

Bckid

"Winter spot. Good place to go in the winter when the tourists are gone, don't bother in the..."

Epicure

"Beer!. Best drinking hole in town....food can be kinda touch and..."

Kimberly

"Comfy. Good place to drink , not pretentious like some of the pubs downtown - kinda worn shoe..."

Me

"A really good true pub! Great portions and delicious menu. Good selection of drinks and the game on the TV. A great contrast to the price gouging..."

Mikey Mike

"Massive portions. Nice pub feel and the huge portion of chicken wings washed down with a variety of ales were..."

Browncow

"Yes Please!. Always full at dinner time in the Summer, so try to get there early, especially if there's a game on. The last time I went to the..."

Weirdie B.

"This place has been around for a long time. The wood floors and old bar add to the ambiance and character to the charm of the place. Great beer..."

Greg Verhagen

"Stopped in here for quick bite while wandering around Victoria. We had a beer and a burger with the side poutine. The burger was good but the poutine..."

Christina Dosanjh

"Update 10/9/2023: Happy Thanksgiving 🇨🇦! We are trying a day trip for the first time. Where do we go first? Why @Garricksheadpub! The tap..."

Kelly Gardner

"First time visit , ambience is decent. Staff is very friendly. Their Happy hour ends at 9pm. Food is Ok, drinks variety is good. Not a lot on the..."

Jayant Chheda

"Best poutine, Cesar, and Mac & cheese we had in our..."

Kaylee Sligar

"Great atmosphere, very European pub feel. Nice casual menu with typical bar fare but very good. Extensive rotational beer menu, something for..."

Dean Webb

"The beer selection is awesome, the Bartenders are friendly and the food is top notch. We had the salad that was legit tasty and had healthy greens..."

Jessie Liu

"Huge selection of beers, like 65 on tap. It's always changing as the various island and mainland brew houses change their selection. Now with 3..."

Don McCaskill

"Nice pub in downtown Victoria. Great bartender. A nice local place with a excellent selection of draft beer. Great fresh fries and mushroom burger...."

Virginie Wong

"This is a very pleasant pub to stop by for a beer and bite if you're wanting about the area. They have a wide array of adult beverages that should..."

Johnathan Williams

"Excellent beer selection and good food. We especially love the yam fries (ask for them to be crispy) that are served with chipotle mayo. The beet..."

Michael Extine

"First time back in awhile. Had deep fried pickles for an appy. Got to say defiantly one of the best. Main was their Austin burger. It had..."

Wade Plante

"Enjoyable atmosphere and the staff is very friendly. Excellent food! Nicoles seem to have replaced..."

Matthew Stark

"Yes, yes, yes! If you are tired of the dry fried white meat chicken sandwich, then this is the place. Super moist dark meat chicken sandwich. ..."

Steven L.

"Killer french fries. Crispy, tender, flavorful. Great selection of brews. And tremendous..."

Stuart Cox

"After a disappointing experience at an earlier pub, we decided to go to Garrick's Head. A good choice to say the least. The selection of drink..."

Sean Thistle

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

West Coast Waffles

80/100 (1443 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"The spouse said “It’s a power move for a breakfast place to open at 11am, but we must respect that.” 8-) The descriptions were too tempting..."

argh c

"Tasty waffles. Odd that it opens at 11am as waffles seem like breakfast food. The food is great, the vibe is family friendly and kids loved it..."

J Lo

"My husband, son and I, ate at WestCoast Waffles and were delighted with the waffles. Hubby ordered The Canadian, and was pleased that it wasn't too..."

catharine ho

"Absolutely best tasting waffle I have ever had. The toppings were so fresh and generous amounts. I ordered waffle topped with banana, strawberries,..."

Wendy Baron

"First time visit. Tried the vegetarian options as it was closer to lunch time. The "Mexican waffle" was great and will highly recommend it. Try it..."

Jayant Chheda

"I had such a lovely visit to West Coast Waffles. The waffle that the lovely staff member, I believe her name was Vesper.., was so delicious! The..."

Hana W

"West Coast Waffles is an inexpensive stop for breakfast. The music is nothing too loud and there is a good selection on the menu. It could be cleaner..."

Allan Miller

"The place itself feels a bit grungy, but if you have dietary restrictions and are craving waffles, this is the place to go. Barely could tell my..."

Holly Conklin

"Fantastic waffles for a late night treat. The place could be cleaned and fixed up a bit, but let's be honest you're not there for the..."

J S

"Delicious waffles! I had a great time enjoying my breakfast of peanut butter waffles. The size of the waffle is the perfect portion to fill you up..."

Kyle Styles

"Definitely one of the best waffle places in vic by far! The worker who was there was super nice, and definitely made the appearance of my waffle look..."

Athena Beck (Athena Beck AG)

"Delicious sweet vegan breakfast waffles. I hope one day they have more savory vegan..."

Meagan McKnight

"Went to West Coast Waffles for a birthday lunch. Very tasty. I had the gf waffle with veggie topping option. Coworkers had the Carter, the Pizza and..."

Jessica Kirkwood

"For a funky item like waffles I'd expect a decor to match, but it's a pretty unassuming place. I ordered a pulled pork waffle and it was yummy --..."

Euan (Cyclotella)

"Been here for a couple times, the waffles and the smoothie are excellent! The only thing would be the environment, the interiors could use some..."

Cindy Ng

Big Wheel Burger

80/100 (2722 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Free off-street parking

"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..."

Darryl Schmidt

Tre Fantastico

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow!!! 5 Star Flavour at an incredibly affordable price - Did I say Wow?! Lol 😂 A medley of comforting delight (Sweet Potato Gnocchi) but with a..."

Jessica Phillips

"Incredible coffee and amazing service. I would recommend this place any day. Its cute, quaint, clean and the staff is very knowledgeable and..."

Morgan Labrecque

"Truly fantastic espresso Do you want good coffee or just coffee? Asked the concierge at my hotel. Espresso, pulled properly. Was my reply - then..."

Paul Nazareth

"Very nice staff and truly excellent coffee. I enjoy their breakfast sandwich and having it while talking with friends next to St. Anne's on a quiet..."

Alexander Rabu

"A fabulous addition to the hotel. We always enjoy a visit here as the coffee is delightful and the food delicious. Kid friendly too! Breakfast is my..."

Natalie Kelt

"This was the location attached to our hotel, which gave a gift certificate for our stay. We would have gone anyway. Weather was beautiful and we..."

Brian Dick

"The koi pond is amazing here. Lots of them to observe. Also the Gingerbread house contest was hosted here for Christmas 2018..."

John Santos

"Best coffee roaster and drinks in Victoria for 12 years and running. No question. Their addition of food and plates was such a great thing. Smart..."

Scott A. Free

"There are quite a few great coffee places in Vic, so I don’t mean to compare — I like that the coffee is really good and enjoy the atmosphere at..."

Liz Goldstein

"Cozy and comfy. I got winter salad and chai latter. It was delicious. Love this..."

Elena Kim

"Amazing coffee, great food, in a beautiful location. And reasonably priced! Will be..."

Mads Maurer

"Great place to buy coffee on the go. Price is reasonable for a nice and well prepared latte. So far best place I have found for Oat Lattes in..."

Karli Geoghegan

"We had a family vacation at the hotel and this was by far my favorite place. Thank you James and crew for fabulous service, food and drinks on the..."

miss fletcher

Sea Winds Restaurant

The Local Kitchen

80/100 (2025 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best place in town for a pint and a great meal. The staff is amazing and the entire menu is fantastic. Also the best shafts in..."

Bobby Sparrow

"Great food and drinks! Price normal average, needed about 30$ per person for main dish and a alc drink! Dinner took a while but the patio is nice so..."

Sarah Leyrer

"I was in Victoria for couple days and this place has the best outdoor dining area around the harbor. Good food and beer. Definitely worth trying if..."

Bulent Erol

"Without a doubt, the BEST patio in Victoria! Amazing fare, great beer line-up, and hands down some of the nicest staff I have ever met...."

W Dale Mallock

"Had an amazing experience at The Local in Victoria. Staff was pleasant and very courteous. Spoke with Roger for sometime and enjoyed and we learned..."

Denise Daugherty

"What a wonderful time we had. The view, the drinks, the food and the service was spectacular. Definitely revisiting this spot..."

Carole Murphy

"Great place with fantastic food and family friendly. Awesome staff as..."

Matthew Lewis

"We stopped in here after whale watching. Food was great! We had the fish/chips, poutine, and quesadilla (which uses a unique crust). Service was..."

Chris Clark

"Amazing food, good beer selection, great service, mediocre sangria. Will come back next time I'm on the..."

Kelly Margarine

"Great food and service and a great place to watch a. Game! Great atmosphere! Thanks Jer and..."

Martin Wilkinson

"Best nachos in town, and the other menu items are great too. One of the best patios in town..."

Brij Charan

"Great location, nice patio, good food, excellent staff!!..."

Jim McLauchlan

"A little bit expensive but it's all about the location. A very nice patio with lots of seating in the heart of downtown, right beside the inner..."

Leah Vininsky-Oakes

"Awesome location (right at the harbour), lovely patio, and great ambience inside as well. To top this off, amazing food. Went there twice during my..."

Anjali Gupta

"Very god..."

Sassa

"Patio!. Great patio for a couple drinks on a hot afternoon, shared the curry prawns and they where great! Prices are higher, but its in the tourist..."

B. Smith

"Good food, friendly service. Went for patio beers and some food on a sunny day. Delicous shrimp alfredo pizza. Friendly service. All the food I saw..."

Drewstorey7

"I went for brunch here on the weekend with a girlfriend of mine. And this is a great place from my first experience there. The portion size was good,..."

Robyn B

"Really fantastic experience. I had the Tandoori chicken wrap with a side garden salad, my boyfriend had the lb wings special with a plain burger and..."

Jessica Gabla

"Macaroni was Delish..."

Sarah Lymb

"Overall was a good experience. The service was good and the food what we expected. Portions were bang on and fresh. I had the tandoori wrap, and it..."

C. Gustav

"Great. I was there when it was really busy and me my gf ordered potato skins and our meals and our skins were late so they gave it to us for free and..."

Tapeworm

"Late night stop. I love stopping here on my way downtown. Usually I just get a few beer and an order of wings. Drinks are a very good price compared..."

Jim De Goede

"Great food!. Went with a friend who lived in Victoria up until this year, but had never visited the place. We were both impressed with the food. I..."

Polaris

"Had the Veg-head Wrap... very tasty! Not disappointed at all. Server was friendly and appropriately attentive (not overdone, and didn't ignore). I..."

OmNomNom

"High Fives all around. Great place to watch the last Canucks game,...good beers on tap and a very nice pub atmosphere.The food me and fren had..."

Bang4Buck

"Get Big Daddy's Club Samich.. Whoa... Get Big Daddy's cajun chicken club on sourdough. You won be dissapointed. Probably the best samwhich in..."

J

"Every wednesday 25% of all food for being military after 16h00. How can i not go and..."

Albertabeef

"I was nervous after reading the other reviews, but we had a great experience. Great service, good food and inventive..."

David Verrinder

"First Time Visit Aug 6th2010. We visit Victoria frequently and enjoy dining out. Our first visit to the 'LOCAL" started with drinks at the Bar,..."

Ron Mac

"Best food EVER. I have never had such good food in my life!I love fettuccine alfredo, but am always scared to order it because the sauce usually..."

KD

"Awesome Food; Loud Atmosphere. My wife and I went and split a mixed green salad (which was amazing). The ingredients tasted extremely fresh. Then we..."

Jim N Jen

"Great flavours, pleasant staff and decent price by the Bastion square. Love..."

Flowerdrumsong

"Really good food and service with very decet pricing. I was very impressed. They also have a great..."

Tiffany Yu

"We ordered the Blackened Cajun Chicken Caesar salad and the Prime Rib Beef Dip. Loved the salad and side of fries, not so much the beef dip which was..."

Sharon Yamut

"Great service and great food! Really enjoyed meeting the owner Roger! He accommodate us in the best way he could. Food came really fast Great..."

Haleh Magnus

"We went here on a gorgeous day in Victoria. The drinks were tasty. I had The Local Lemonade and my husband had a mojito. We stopped in for a snack..."

Jessie W.

"Went for brunch with a friend. The service was good, as well as the ambiance. We ordered poutine and a sandwich, and the food was yummy and abundant...."

Mariam Star

"We ate here for a date night and we have a great experience! Authentic atmosphere and great service. For mains, we tried two of the specials..."

Kimia Yeganeh

"Great atmosphere, views, drinks and service. It’s a great place to have a ocean view experience :) Meat lovers Pizza is..."

Keanu McGill

"We came here during the semifinals of the world cup and the atmosphere was incredible. World cup aside, this place was recommended to us by other..."

Jordan Bonal

"We have visited twice recently and both times we had great food and the service was good and a bit entertaining. The first visit we had nachos and..."

Helen Edley

"I didn't eat so i can't speak to the food but if the drinks are any indication the food is phenomenal. Roger the owner/manager is so friendly and..."

Gdess 2001

"My favourite patio in Victoria! Great atmosphere to chill with friends and watch time go by. Great food and drinks. I like to share a plate of nachos..."

Graham

"While it looks like a beautiful garden oasis with harbor views in Old Town Victoria, inside this place is a traditional sports bar. Great place for..."

Cynthia Edmonds

"Amazing food, the buffalo wrap was amazing and sooo big! Excellent service. We were surprised with a tray of shots for our whole table. Such a lovely..."

AMB 97

"Food was okay, ambience was amazing with a view of the ocean :) service was above and..."

Sladjana Babic

"Really nice food, great sea view. Fish was fantastic my wife said. Steak was dreamy. Couldn’t fault their..."

Ian McQueen

"Host and service super friendly. Venue setting outdoors subject to crisp autumn winds, if you don't mind the constant peering of slow traffic but..."

Hine King

"I went with a friend and my dog this weekend, and every aspect was so wonderful! It was busy but the service was still amazing, a super dog friendly..."

Becca Hazekamp

Tartan Toque

80/100 (1119 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"I have a lot of food sensitivities (gluten, dairy, eggs) and did not have any issues after eating here. I'm so happy that flour does not go into..."

Em Farraway

"My partner and I love this place!! I'm a vegetarian and he's an omnivore and it's perfect for the both of us because we can each order something..."

Kelsey Lauder

"Fun little pub with great servers and yummy, reasonably priced..."

Kandice Nagel

"Great place to take your kids for lunch to give them the pub experience before they're legal. We're calling it the "parent pub" from now on...."

Bronwyn Lee Gaudin

"I have driven by Tartan Toque many times and mentioned trying it but didn't get around to it until today. As a person who loves sauces I was beyond..."

Chelsea Dawn Ramsay

"Just enjoyed an amazing gluten free wing feast!! They were delicious!! Highly recommend eating..."

Christine Feather Moore

"Came for the first time today with my mother. The food was amazing and I don't have words for how good the green coconut curry wing sauce was. ..."

Heather Slater Davies

"Love, love creamy dill wings and burgers as well as their cheesy bacon..."

Jackie Routien

"Best $6 burger in..."

Tara Shaw

"amazing..."

Jenna Kiesman Swaenepoel

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Ian Case

"GLUTEN FREE deliciousness!! This place has a lot of passion and you can tell the staff have so much heart and love with what they do. Gluten free..."

Ashley “AP”

"Such a great place for delicious comfort food! Extra care was taken with my gluten-free order after we realized my partner forgot to specify my food..."

Samantha F.

"If you don't eat here anymore or if you haven't eaten here in a long time..... Come back! I used to live a block away from TT for years and have..."

Steven Fellenz

"Great burger - fresh ingredients; very tasty. Not cheap, but worth it. Friendly, good service. Price for a side of fries seemed high, but it was a..."

Scott MacDougall

"Excellent happy hr and wild salmon burger. More veggie options would be good but its prob a small kitchen. Would prefer other local craft beer over..."

ryan c

"i have never left a review in my entire life but now feels like the time to start so i can scream praise for this restaurant from the top of my..."

Tanisha Busch

"Their Caesar salad is the best I’ve had in the city! Amazing dressing and generous with the bacon bits and grated Parmesan. Yum! I’ve also had..."

Marie-Soleil

"Great wings and a decent price! They have some really delicious and interesting sauce options (highly recommend the creamy dill!! tossed with actual..."

AJ

"Great wings! My group had a huge variety of flavours that we shared and they were all delicious. The peanut one was probably my favorite. The loaded..."

Rampage BC

"My girlfriend and I went here after hearing the rave reviews (and after I had a really bad day and needed comfort food and a beer), and I have to say..."

Lynn Ritchie

"I'm 100% not a review person but as a gluten free vegan I have to post here to praise the vibe that is this restaurant. Perfect dive bar feelings..."

Joanne James

"Always delish, chill and friendly. I always get the tofu fingers in their hot wings sauces. 😋 also love the veggie..."

Greg Greene

"Delicious food, great boozy milkshakes and a fun laid back diner feel. Great little joint, good for take out, and great veg options. Many sauce..."

Brooke C

"Whats not to like about this place???No worrying about flagging doing a server; every table is its own private booth; fantastic food specials; and..."

Marcus McCullough

"Always good food. It's not a big place so sometimes getting a seat is hard closer to dinner time. We always get the loaded fries, they are tasty..."

Fiona A

"The fries are pretty average and unless you love salt, ask for your fries with no salt. That way they will only have some salt on them. I haven't..."

jeremy illingworth

Roast Meat & Sandwich Shop

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"The food is absolutely top notch, best place to have lunch downtown. Could happily eat here multiple times a..."

Matt McMayhem

"wow - tried the special summer ahi poke salad box with edamame - the flavour was out of this world - so so delicious! not sure if it's on the menu..."

Catherine Lord

"Amazing. I eat here (mostly super food salad) at least two times a week, and today tried the Poke! So, so good. Thank..."

Ashley Whitworth

"LOVE YOUR KALE SALAD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and the rice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for me eating out is not something I like! Im more..."

Castro Rosalba

"Roast has a cool salad box bar, a variety of sandwiches and meat options. I went for the quarter chicken and some chiccaron while my accompaniment..."

Tyler P.

"***Updated at the bottom***Roast offers sandwiches, salads and bowls featuring thier roast meat selection. The line moves fast in this..."

Victoriawalking

"Used to be really good when it first opened but for some reason my last couple of visit did not wow me. My roast pork sandwich was cold and the bread..."

Cleo

"Yea...I tried their porchetta and it was average. I thought the price for their average porchetta is too much. Don't think I'll ever go back...."

Esdub

"This place is my go to takeout for lunch. Ambiance - Great little nook in the Hudson Market place. Service - The staff is..."

Xue Ney Lee

"My partner and I had lunch there - he has the porchetta sandwich and I had the porchetta bowl - which came with half kale ceasar salad and half..."

Big Belly

"Best thing I've put in my mouth.... The porchetta kale caesar salad is easily in the top 5 things I have ever put in my mouth. Ever. The porchetta is..."

Trevor Gilbertson

"Good! Though slightly overpriced. Really enjoyed my sandwich here, but feel like the price was just a bit too high to keep me coming back..."

Vicislandfoodman

"The food is always excellent - thanks for your hard work and..."

Chef Laura Moore

"What a meat lovers dreams are made of!! I love the..."

Me

"Generally really good!. Have been here a couple times and really liked it! I get a kale bowl with delicious meats on it, and have usually really..."

A Random Cat

"Stumbled on this place by accident. Saw the porchetta and had to take some home to try. I have to say it was amazing! Closest I've had to the real..."

Carina

"What Porchetta Dreams are made of!. Forayed into the Hudson Market a couple of weeks ago on a Saturday morning for the first time, and stumbled upon..."

GC's Foodie Obsession

"Meato!. Have to try anything other than the Beef sandwich... but one day I hope to branch out. Its gonna be awhile though... Last time I almost got..."

Thepowerofgreen

"Hit reset on your tastebuds cuz this place will school any other lunch spot in Victoria...."

Victoriafoodie

"I can't stop thinking about the porchetta on kale bowl I ordered last week! It was so, so good! Everything I need for a perfect lunch: lots of..."

AniKay

"I've been to Roast about 5 times now and I really enjoy it, although it feels like they're missing something to really put them over the top. The..."

Glorified Glutton

"No frills . No gimmicks. Just a sandwich and a damn good one. Very tasty and very light and fresh. Wish there were more places like this where they..."

ChkinBrgerNen

"Ordered a pork sandwhich and roasted veggies. The veggies had a good flavour but were old. The sandwich had a nice fresh bun. The pork was tender..."

Hismark

"Sandwiches!!. I stumbled into the market yesterday and came across Roast. It is a feast for the eyes with the roasters right behind the counter. They..."

Chuck23

"Hallelujah!. I had juicy, tender, perfectly medium rare roast beef in a beautiful soft bun with chimichurri sauce and some basalmic onion jam. It was..."

Chutneypie

"Best food ever!!! Try the pork sandwich!! Don't miss this..."

Josh Roodenburg

"My first stop at the newly opened Vic Public Market: Roast Carvery. It's not hard to see what their "wares" are - right at the front of the stall,..."

Cfbnp200e

"Victoria Roast Meat and Sandwich Shop at the Victoria Public Market at The Hudson serves up delicious sandwiches that rivals Meat and Bread. They are..."

Foodology.ca

"We absolutely LOVE this place !! We eat here pretty often and always enjoy the food. Very tasty dishes, lots of choices and awesome friendly staff...."

Malibu Motors

"Hi! Roast is one of the best places to go to in Victoria. The porchetta bowl is amazing, the pork is flavourful and the crackling is perfect. I love..."

Kim Dela Cruz

"Delicious food and good service! Exactly what I want from a quick food restaurant. The chicken meatball sandwich was delicious, and if you've got a..."

Peter Schalm

"Big shout out to the Roast for an amazing turkey Christmas dinner that we had ordered and picked up from them to celebrate the holidays 2020. We were..."

Bohdan Jarisz

"We chose this place serendipitously. We had a sandwich, which I forgot to take a photo of, meatballs and some slaw. The meatballs don't look like..."

Chris N.

"I remembered the unique taste of chicken meat ball sandwich at Roast in 2017, was back there for lunch this week - Wow, appreciate “Roast” for..."

Manpreet Singh

"I tried the beef sandwich there with chimichurri and onion jam - it was soo tasty and satisfying. I always say that bread can make or break a..."

Ceara Crawshaw

"I got the bowl with rice and chicken meatballs! I prefer it over the pork meatballs since it lets you taste the marinara sauce more. The flavors work..."

Jana Osea

"This is a unique healthy meal experience not to be missed. Tender and tasty roasted meats are served in a meal box or can be ordered other ways...."

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