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.”

“This is consistently my top choice for dining. The menu never fails to impress, and the staff is incredibly welcoming and attentive, making every visit a pleasure.”

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

“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!”

“Il Terrazzo is hands down my favourite restaurant in Victoria. The food is consistently exceptional — beautifully presented, perfectly balanced, and full of authentic Italian flavour. Their cocktail program is just as impressive, and the wine service is thoughtful and knowledgeable without ever feeling pretentious.

The atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between romantic and lively, making it ideal for both special occasions and intimate dinners. Every visit feels seamless thanks to the attentive, professional service. Il Terrazzo truly delivers one of the best dining experiences in the city.”

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

“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.”

“Hubby and I stopped in for lunch. We had the oyster /Prawn po’boys and they didn’t disappoint our high expectations!! We will be back to try more menu options!”

“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.”

“I had the honey chicken burger, with fries, as well as tried their donuts and brownie. All was amazing and great to see an all vegan restaurant! Updated from previous review on 2026-03-06”

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

“The name of this place really makes sense.
The service is always kind and meets us with a genuine smile. And when you try your food, doesn’t matter if it’s the fried chicken or the corndogs, they are so delicious that you will probably smile too.”

“Just go it’s very awesome”

“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!”

“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.”

“went again w my mom. it’s improved, i think, but it gave my partner food poisoning. not wow
:c
they have a cute waitress, but idk if she still works there. last time i went she told me im pretty c:

my mom likes the prawn tempura and yam roll 👍

will be back”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“Very tasty - just like in Paris.”

“Every thing about this experience was perfect. The food was delicious and the service was attentive but not intrusive or intimidating. The crew at this place, both front and back of the house have taking dining to a new level in Victoria. They have captivated the attention of this diner. Ugly Duckling is one to watch.”

“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.”

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

“I've been trying to try all of the buns here, and so far every single one has been absolutely amazing.
Great food, location, prices, and service!! 10/10 would highly recommend”

“We visited on Valentine's Day so it was probably unusually busy. The overall ambiance wasn't great, it felt like a basic and noisy pub. Not so great for couples as there were a lot of huge tables. The food was not gourmet but excellent - very tasty. The servers seemed very friendly, competent and experienced but were hampered by the kitchen being overwhelmed. Definitely good value for what we had. Totally okay as a place to grab a good meal - just don't expect a nice cozy ambiance....”