Restaurants near Oak Bay

“Fantastic. I was told it was a very small place. It's not. On a sunny Friday at 6pm we had to wait about 5 minutes for window table. It was busy but staff were very efficient and pleasant. We'll be back.”

“So delicious!! It was such a wonderful and well prepared meal! We got the warm mushroom salad, the assorted katsu meal and the matcha ice cream. My husband can't stop talking about the mushroom salad. The servers were lovely and the food was fantastic with well balanced flavors. Will be coming back!!”

“Your apple fritters and jellie donuts are amazing!! Always such amazing service too!! 🥰”

“We visited again from Sask and did not disappoint! Amazing! Well worth the wait in line! I had the tuna on salad! And my husband had the halibut fish and chips with a side of the chowder. The chowder was his favourite. Still taking about it. The staff were also fantastic. Friendly and very efficient! For the amount of people served and the small space we were amazed at how spotless the kitchen was. Highly recommend a visit here!!”

“recommended by a local friend, they impressed with a 'choose your options' menu, fun and friendly staff, and greek food I'll be revisiting again! mmm those fries..”

“Incredible Chili Basil Pork delivered by the owner's husband to track and field officials at the BC 55+ Games. Friendly service and amazing, hot food!”

“Incredible food and service! Everything is clearly fresh and made with love. The staff is so friendly and happy, it is very welcoming here. I will be sure to return as this is now one of my favourite locations in Victoria.”

“Best service ever. Friendly environment, great ambiance. Best food ever, fast and efficient, Always above and beyond”

“This place is all around amazing! A little (very little) hard to find the first time but absolutely worth it. The atmosphere is awesome, the service is impeccable and the food was outstanding. This was a GREAT experience.”

“Amazing food and atmosphere! Staff are fantastic!”

“One of my favourite places to go. Wonderful atmosphere. Great staff and the best tea in Victoria.”

“I shall have to come back and try it again, it was very good. I had the Takoyaki Appetizer, deep fried octopus balls and for the main course Black Arashi Tan Tan - Black sesame base with pork belly, egg, spinach, bamboo shoots, crushed peanuts, chili oil, garlic, green onion and nori seaweed.”

“This place is a gem! The food’s always fresh and tasty — best hoagies around, hands down. Staff is super nice and the place is always clean. You can tell it’s family-run and they put love into everything they make.”

“BBQ pork sandwich is a must have with good seasoned fries. Da whiskey will have you whiskering & you will enjoy every last drop. The tour was very informative, engaging & very timely-not too long and not too short.”

“Just go it’s very awesome”

“From the moment you walk through the door to the moment you leave, the professional and attentive staff take care of every detail. Restaurant is large - it has great ambience, the layout provides a personal and intimate feeling despite there being many tables. The food is superb, we plan on returning to make our way through the great menu. It is the best place we have eaten at in Canada for food, service and ambience. We highly recommend the seafood tower as a way to taste through some of the menu. The grilled octopus rivalled what we have eaten in Italy. The pork belly was cooked to perfection. The wine list is extensive and expertly curated.”

“The best Shawarma I have ever eaten. A definite must try it's excellent!”

“Home of the best cheesesteak I have ever had. You are doing yourself a disservice if you aren’t eating here!”

“We tried the Wagyu steak and several rolls at TORO, and everything was very delicious. The food quality is consistently good, and the servers are welcoming and friendly. We have visited this restaurant several times, and overall we always enjoy the atmosphere and the food.

The only area that could be improved is the service accuracy and response time. On several visits, we received something different from what we ordered, or the information provided about the specials or menu items was not fully accurate. However, in general, the staff have good behavior and the food is excellent, so we still enjoy coming here.”

“The atmosphere, food and service were ASTOUNDING! We have not experienced such incredible food and service in a long time and Block nailed it!”

“I love how tiny and welcoming it feels 😎 always busy and the flavors are delicious 😋 Highly recommend ✨️”

“Delicious food made with love. Sushi Time Express is my favourite sushi place in Victoria!”

“Excellent food. Feels fresh and relatively healthy for fast food. Would like to be able access nutritional info but haven't found that anywhere. Very yummy and great customer service.”

“Oh my goodness. My son introduced me today. The flavours. There aren’t even words to describe how amazing everything tastes. 100000% recommend!”

“wonderful everything! you go for the coffee and leave with new friends!”

“Ugly Duckling doesn't serve dinner so much as it stages a carefully choreographed argument against mediocrity. Every course in the Spring Tasting Menu felt deliberate, restrained, and confident. In a culinary world increasingly obsessed with spectacle, this menu trusted its ingredients to carry the conversation. A surprisingly rare act of courage.
The Haida Gwaii sablefish was exceptional. Rich and buttery without becoming heavy, it was lifted beautifully by the trout roe and smoke. Every element seemed calibrated to amplify the others rather than compete for attention.
The Stillmeadow Farms Tamworth pork may have been the standout course of the evening. The fermented daikon brought brightness and complexity, while the XO sauce added depth and, not in a bad way, made the pork taste like halibut.
That is a good thing! I dont know how to explain that.
Their duck sauce is kept secret. Let me be clear, if there had been no witnesses I would have licked the plate.
A genuinely outstanding dining experience. The ugly duckling, it turns out, has grown into a swan.
(And is way better than Swans)”

“Very cute spot, with yummy vegan and GF options. Inside has a cute pink and girly vibe, and outside gets lovely views of the water. They provide blankets and dog water bowls for outside guests”

“The kale ceasar salad is my go to!
Love everything on the menu!
Always so hard to decide what to get because it’s all so vegan and delicious!! 🤟🏼😎

Jackfruit scrambler- marinated jackfruit, crispy potato’s with delicious flavours!

Breakfast sandwich with kale salad as the side- Sooo good!

Iced strawberry matcha w strawberry compote was phenomenal!

Houjicha latte new on the menu and a very big hit!!

London Fog w oat milk mmmmm

I dare you to not be tempted by the cinnamon buns!?”

“I had a wonderful dining experience at this Japanese restaurant. The quality of the ingredients truly stands out—everything was fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. You can really taste the care and attention put into each dish. The staff were friendly, attentive, and very helpful. Special bravo to Jammy for the excellent service and warm hospitality, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The ambiance is very pleasant, with a beautiful Japanese-style atmosphere that adds to the overall dining experience. In terms of pricing, the cost is fair and reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food—it’s not outrageous at all. This restaurant clearly focuses on quality over quantity, so if you’re looking for large portions rather than refined, high-quality dishes, this may not be the place for you. However, if you appreciate fresh ingredients, great flavors, and a lovely atmosphere, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit.”

“Amazing pho! Great service! Definitely worth having to pay for parking to come here! Best Pho I have had in Victoria!”