DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU ARE VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN. They have terrible choices for you, and they will absolutely not consider any substitutions. Not only that, but the wait staff were rude to us when we did ask for alternatives/substitutions. We would have just left to go somewhere else if we weren't going to an event in the evening; we didn't have a lot of time to waste looking for acceptable restaurants near our venue.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Olivia Clayton
Absolutely amazing food with an open and bright atmosphere. Service was exceptional, extra kudos to our fabulous server Ashley.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Parr
First time there and will definitely go back. Food and drinks were great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Burger
Sylvain Primeau
Food not really appetizing, especially the falafels presented in an uninviting way. Tacos with questionable taste, I couldn't recognize the taste of the protein. Beautiful decor, nice atmosphere. That's all. Not worth the detour in my opinion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Noelle Kirk
We spent a lovely afternoon here while on a one night stop over in Victoria.We wanted to take advantage of their great happy hour, drinks and munchies and were not disappointed with anything. Service was friendly and fast, their patio, very comfortable with some great views of the city, and the selection of food items available during happy hour was excellent! We enjoyed wings, nachos and their oysters.The raw oysters are not to be missed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nachos
Miller
Interior and patio are gorgeous! Very well designed, the vibe is nicely curated and chill. They had zero proof wine by the glass which is rare. Patio was lovely and the tulips on all the tables were a nice touch. Sophie was a great bartender, very lovely and talkative. However the other serves seemed nonchalant. Would visit again for the patio and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Becky McQuarrie
We ate at the commons while in Victoria. Our experience was fantastic. Ashley looked after us very well, going above and beyond. We asked for tge manager just so we could give a verbal compliment.Way to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Annie M
Sitting at the bar, awesome service from Alex! Really friendly and helpful :)Lasagna was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hanna Thobani
Took a while for the staff to realize we were at the front door. Once we got in, it was very hard to catch the waitress’s attention. Music playing was from my middle school dances, which felt immature and could very much be updated. I don’t know why it took so long for service when there were 2 tables, but it was an active effort to flag attention. I got the oysters and was picking shell fragments out of my mouth. Would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Simon Haché
I daily use their bathroom. The sink is amazing! It start at the first try, the water flow is just enough and I would’n change the temperature. (I never ate there tho).
This place so bad im about to make a rap song.This place is azz, make me wanna spazz.Your mom cheat on your dad, cuz the food so bad. Manager more like damager, rep down the drain, why even complain. Should shut down but your manager got downs.Portion so small just like mans balls. Receding hairline , guess it took an air line.But fr doe rude af manager bad food small portions. Happy hour? Please…..id get better quality and portions at mcdonalds….(Jimmy i suggest you upgrade your attitude) Else this place needs new management.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sidney Shapira
We were very disappointed in our visit to the Commons. My wife and I invited our friends, also visiting from Manitoba, to dinner at The Commons. We were there with another couple last March. Our problem at that time was a table of drunk, rude Americans who took over the patio. This time, the food and the service left much to be desired. Our first server was quite personable and attentive. The second server, who brought most of our food, seemed overwhelmed. Our shared appetizer came after the first mains were delivered. The mains came out very slowly. There was a lack of coordination. My fish and chips were tasty, but they looked like they had been thrown on the plate. Our first server tried to make things right and apologized for the mistakes ( there were others).We hope this can be written off as just "a bad night."" I 'm sure we will try again next year.
Offering 5 stars because of the service, atmosphere and location. I dined alone, at th bar, and speaking from a position of serving, bartenders, and managing for over 20 years in the industry and my review cokes from a place of kindness, purely constructive criticism.Food left a little to be desired. I ordered the Full Rack of ribs, I wouldn't order it again. Portion of the potatoes and salad were small and the ribs were tough (not like crazy burnt kind of tough, but like, this is how they typically come cuz were not smoking them for 3+ hours type of tough)I sat at the bar and the bartender was overwhelmed on a busier than normal night, but he was still super personable and did a pretty great job all things considered. He wasn't overly attentive and he needed to be prompted several times ad my dining experience went on, but he was quick when he needed to be.Lots of teamwork with the other staff as tables paid and left they were happy to help each other clean up and seemed to have a genuinely positive attitude. They all chipped in and help put away Clean glasses behind the bar and take care of side plates/cutlery.Great work overall and pretty good experience. Wish the food was a touch better, but I feel it's definitely not the chef's, but more the menu and prep behind it all.I'd come back for the personable team and atmosphere, but would be hard pressed to expect much more from the menu.
DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU ARE VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN. They have terrible choices for you, and they will absolutely not consider any substitutions. Not only that, but the wait staff were rude to us when we did ask for alternatives/substitutions. We would have just left to go somewhere else if we weren't going to an event in the evening; we didn't have a lot of time to waste looking for acceptable restaurants near our venue.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Absolutely amazing food with an open and bright atmosphere. Service was exceptional, extra kudos to our fabulous server Ashley.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time there and will definitely go back. Food and drinks were great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Burger
Food not really appetizing, especially the falafels presented in an uninviting way. Tacos with questionable taste, I couldn't recognize the taste of the protein. Beautiful decor, nice atmosphere. That's all. Not worth the detour in my opinion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
We spent a lovely afternoon here while on a one night stop over in Victoria.We wanted to take advantage of their great happy hour, drinks and munchies and were not disappointed with anything. Service was friendly and fast, their patio, very comfortable with some great views of the city, and the selection of food items available during happy hour was excellent! We enjoyed wings, nachos and their oysters.The raw oysters are not to be missed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nachos
Interior and patio are gorgeous! Very well designed, the vibe is nicely curated and chill. They had zero proof wine by the glass which is rare. Patio was lovely and the tulips on all the tables were a nice touch. Sophie was a great bartender, very lovely and talkative. However the other serves seemed nonchalant. Would visit again for the patio and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
We ate at the commons while in Victoria. Our experience was fantastic. Ashley looked after us very well, going above and beyond. We asked for tge manager just so we could give a verbal compliment.Way to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sitting at the bar, awesome service from Alex! Really friendly and helpful :)Lasagna was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Took a while for the staff to realize we were at the front door. Once we got in, it was very hard to catch the waitress’s attention. Music playing was from my middle school dances, which felt immature and could very much be updated. I don’t know why it took so long for service when there were 2 tables, but it was an active effort to flag attention. I got the oysters and was picking shell fragments out of my mouth. Would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
I daily use their bathroom. The sink is amazing! It start at the first try, the water flow is just enough and I would’n change the temperature. (I never ate there tho).
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Very pretty place with okay food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
This place so bad im about to make a rap song.This place is azz, make me wanna spazz.Your mom cheat on your dad, cuz the food so bad. Manager more like damager, rep down the drain, why even complain. Should shut down but your manager got downs.Portion so small just like mans balls. Receding hairline , guess it took an air line.But fr doe rude af manager bad food small portions. Happy hour? Please…..id get better quality and portions at mcdonalds….(Jimmy i suggest you upgrade your attitude) Else this place needs new management.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
We were very disappointed in our visit to the Commons. My wife and I invited our friends, also visiting from Manitoba, to dinner at The Commons. We were there with another couple last March. Our problem at that time was a table of drunk, rude Americans who took over the patio. This time, the food and the service left much to be desired. Our first server was quite personable and attentive. The second server, who brought most of our food, seemed overwhelmed. Our shared appetizer came after the first mains were delivered. The mains came out very slowly. There was a lack of coordination. My fish and chips were tasty, but they looked like they had been thrown on the plate. Our first server tried to make things right and apologized for the mistakes ( there were others).We hope this can be written off as just "a bad night."" I 'm sure we will try again next year.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Food portions small, food quality low, food price HIGH. No thanks.
Offering 5 stars because of the service, atmosphere and location. I dined alone, at th bar, and speaking from a position of serving, bartenders, and managing for over 20 years in the industry and my review cokes from a place of kindness, purely constructive criticism.Food left a little to be desired. I ordered the Full Rack of ribs, I wouldn't order it again. Portion of the potatoes and salad were small and the ribs were tough (not like crazy burnt kind of tough, but like, this is how they typically come cuz were not smoking them for 3+ hours type of tough)I sat at the bar and the bartender was overwhelmed on a busier than normal night, but he was still super personable and did a pretty great job all things considered. He wasn't overly attentive and he needed to be prompted several times ad my dining experience went on, but he was quick when he needed to be.Lots of teamwork with the other staff as tables paid and left they were happy to help each other clean up and seemed to have a genuinely positive attitude. They all chipped in and help put away Clean glasses behind the bar and take care of side plates/cutlery.Great work overall and pretty good experience. Wish the food was a touch better, but I feel it's definitely not the chef's, but more the menu and prep behind it all.I'd come back for the personable team and atmosphere, but would be hard pressed to expect much more from the menu.