Q AT THE FAIRMONT EMPRESS
721 Government St, Victoria
(250) 389-2727
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Pan Seared Gindara Sablefish
Chilled Seafood Plateau
Classic Eggs Benedict
Smashed Avocado Toast
Scallop Crudo
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Pricey drinks at the iconic Empress are a must for any tourist, right!?Already had The Empress on my list of places to visit on my one day in Victoria, so I figured why not grab a drink since I assumed there had to be a bar, and thus I found myself at Q.I was already expecting some expensive drinks & the $399 cocktail I saw which I did not order met that expectation. I went with a local beer (Driftwood IPA) while the wife got something a little more fitting the environment,...
My husband & I dined here last night. The atmosphere was great ( except for the loud music that spills in from the bar) and the service by Andrew was nothing short of fantastic. Andrew was warm, friendly & payed attention to every detail however, the food far from met those standards. I ordered the "Tajine". I was very surprised when the dish arrived. It was comprised of a small portion of pearl couscous served with no protein or vegetables. It amounted to...
Went here as a night cap on an anniversary trip and felt more of an inconvenience than a guest. No warm welcome or recommendations just a nod and the dropping off drinks. Both my partner and I are or have been in fine dining and this did not remotely meet the standard. Everyone was very dismissive. The cocktails were fine but the martini was not chilled Enough. Not worth the price due to the lack of service. Would not recommend.
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