Cenote Restaurant and Lounge

768 Yates St, Victoria
(778) 433-4848

Recent Reviews

Aurora Thorpe

I came here in a hangry panic and accidentally discovered an absolute gem of a restaurant! I ordered the grilled cheese and tomato soup…it was killer! Didn’t know such a basic dish had the potential to be so comforting and satisfying! The staff was super nice, checking in on us every once in a while while not being overbearing and intrusive. We felt so welcome and cozy the whole time! Not to mention, the meal was only $18(before tip/tax). Well worth it and affordable for downtown Vic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rex T Rex

Was really excited to order the mussels with chorizo after having them previously. This time the broth was watery and extremely salty. A bit of a let down at that price.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Sophia

Good food, amazing cocktails, service isn’t always great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 2

Pam B

Interesting selection of drinks and cocktails. Not huge but good. We all enjoyed what we ordered.Take a gander of the timeline on the wall as you exit!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Janie Ross

Amazing ambiance, cuisine, and service. Each dish featured mouthwatering flavor combinations that let the ingredients take center stage.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken, Beef Riblets, Red Pepper Dip

Arielle Tavis

New menu is amazing! Staff are always so sweet and accommodating. Bonus points for the cutest bar team in the city!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vasil Kecheliev

For the price, there’s better places to go out in Victoria. We unfortunately had a rather rude and disinterested waitress while we went last time. It took ~25 mins to get our first drinks served after ordering at what I can assume was a medium level of business for a Saturday night, and about the same for the bill at the end. Frankly unacceptable - I should have to sit and talk to my friends sober for so long (sarcasm). Also, the waitress, although a fair lady, was ‘letting the girls hang’ which I am all for normally, but it caught the attention of even my female friends. Perhaps it was cold, but I think wearing a bra should be written into the requirements for a professional uniform as a waitress. Yes, I am questioning my heterosexuality with this comment. Atmosphere is great, drinks too (although a bit $$). Cheers!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

Barbara Curtis

Good food and the service was friendly and attentive!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

M s

A real Gem love you guys

Leslie Do

Great place to hangout with friends. Drinks are pretty strong for

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Stephen Sloot

Perfect date spot

Tara Findlay

Superb random find.

Atmosphere: 5

Lena Moisieieva

Had a wonderful evening, lovely restaurant/bar. Food was very nice and overall a great place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elizabeth Ross

Nachos and margaritas. Can’t really beat that! The service was fantastic. Great atmosphere for a date night. Great cocktails!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bill Thompson

A New York style dive bar in the heart of Victoria. From the aged brick walls to the soft yellow lamps, this place has atmosphere for miles.. The food was tasty. I had the Margherita Flat bread for $14 and the Gunslinger cocktail for $16. I enjoyed everything about this place and shall be back for more.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Bulgogi

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Cenote Restaurant and Lounge

768 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1L4
(778) 433-4848