18 Best Wine Bars in Victoria

“L'Apero catered our professional event today and to say the food was outstanding is an understatement. Deliciously fresh and inviting, top quality ingredients and excellent service. Some really wonderful and unanticipated additions (honeycomb, figs, sugared cranberries) The pate and cheese was to die for. The entire staff were blown away. Thank you for such an amazing lunch!“

“Wow! I love going out to eat. I own a restaurant biz and tend to notice all the details.
Rabbit Rabbit blew me away, this is one of the best dining experiences I have had in a long time.
The food, the ambiance, the vibe, the details, the dinner and glass ware, the lighting, the service, the food, did I mention the food.
I recommend this place to everyone.“

“Amazing service and delicious food. I highly recommend!“

“We had a surprise 50th Anniversary party there with 70+ people and everything was perfect. Staff was great and the food was delicious. I would recommend the Rack to all my friends and family. Jasmine and Cole have got this down pat. 5 out of 5“

“This is a review from August 2, 2025: We stopped at Shuck Taylor’s on a whim while off the ship for the day, and I’m so glad we did. Even without a reservation, they accommodated the two of us last minute with genuine hospitality. It’s a simple, no-frills spot, but the food was absolutely extraordinary.

The attention to detail was impeccable—from the freshly shucked oysters served with a pile of freshly grated horseradish to their own house-made oyster spirit, which added an unexpected flavor burst to a glorious Bloody Caesar. The Dungeness crab was to die for—sweet, rich, and perfectly prepared.

One of the standout dishes was the buffalo oysters—totally unique and so delicious I wanted to order more, but I was already too full. Sitting at the bar felt casual, but the warmth and attentiveness of the staff (including, I believe, the owner) really elevated the whole experience.

Highly recommended. This place is a gem“

“My husband and I had breakfast here as we were staying at the hotel. It's a beautiful space with lovely views of downtown Victoria. My husband had the short rib hash and he enjoyed it very much. I had the yogurt parfait. It was okay. The homemade granola lacked flavor and depth. The fruit was hard and not ripe at all, it also had very little flavor. All in all it was bland. I did ask for some cinnamon to sprinkle on top and that helped a bit.“

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

“Liam was truly amazing. A true mixologist who knew every cocktail by heart and kept his cool. I told him what I didn’t like and he made me a delicious cocktail. I’m not usually impressed with hospitality workers and get bad service everywhere I go but Liam blew me away!! Thanks so much. Way to go Liam 👏“

“Had a blast here. The owner was spectacularly passionate about board games and made everything fun. Right now, the prices at Board with Friends TOO cheap, not sure how they stay in business? Hopefully they will raise it later. Take advantage of it while you can!“

“Polite, prompt & attentive service. Superb tapas. Cute venue for relaxing.“

“Perro Negro is a lovely and intimate atmosphere for hosting a wedding reception in the city. I had the honour of photographing a wedding there this summer, and the space is beautiful, the staff incredibly helpful and friendly, and the food far surpassed my expectations! What a gem!“

“Meal was very well presented . Everything was very fresh and would highly recommend“

“I always order on uber, food is fresh and tastes fantastic every time. Bulgogi’s and other fried dishes portions are great too. Please bring back the pork ribs and the blood sausage! I really miss them! 🥲 And would you please add cutlery to the take outs? Thank you!“

“We were celebrating my birthday with a party of 30 lady friends this afternoon. Our waitress, Julie was excellent and a delight as well as the other girls who helped deliver drinks and food.
Julie took drink orders as people arrived and then onto food orders. I could not get over how quickly our lunches arrived. Huge kudos to the kitchen staff for their efficiency and management for staffing appropriately knowing they had a big crowd coming for lunch.
The menu is extensive with something for everyone. My lunch of Calamari Greek Salad was excellent. The calamari was cooked perfectly!!
The side room we were in could definitely use some baffling, it was very noisy with the wood walls and ceiling. That was the only draw back, other than that it was a perfect afternoon.
Thank you Jacks 😊 💓“

“My wife and I had an amazing dinner tonight. The flavours were on point and everything was cooked to perfection. I would recommend this little hidden away gem to anyone.“

“the meal and service wee fantastic“

“We are longtime diners and fans of Vis-a-Vis and the quality and service is wonderful. Great food, incredibly attentive and accommodating service, and very reasonable prices for the extremely high quality preparations. The duck is the best I've ever had. Highly recommended!!“