18 Best Wine Bars in Victoria

“Really exciting food here in Victoria. A definite not to miss!
I arrived at 435 (first one there) and was told there were only a few options for me... bar or lounge and I only had one hour. I left at 600 and tons of open tables.
The hostess who became my server, was condescending and aloof - which completely destroyed the excitement I had on arriving. It did not improve with me giving her feedback. Now I would say to her, hold eye contact. Be present. Shutting your eyelids and holding them there suggests you don't want to be a part of conversation - even when you are the one speaking.
Pork, pickled mustard green dumplings with sake creme...YUM. Grilled romaine miso almonds was exciting and new. Shrimp toast and cucumber salad (the pickled baby lotus was a huge hit). All in all, I was very pleased with the food. The fellow who came to take my payment - tall guy reddish hair was very good - strong conversation and eye contact. He picked up my impression of the staff. They are going to be very very busy. And with some staff coaching could become an institution in Victoria. $90 for one person and worth it.“

“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!“

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

“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“

“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“

“The hostess sat us temporary until a table with a view came up ,maybe 5 minutes. The table was awesome. Our waiter was awesome, looked after us without  continually bothering us. Made sure our drinks were always full . A nice gap between our appetizer and main course. We will definitely go again“

“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 👏“

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

“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!“

“This was a birthday celebration that was very special. There was a card on the table upon our arrival from the staff. The tapas, drinks, and desserts were very high quality. Kayla was such a relaxed yet very attentive partner in our food adventure. I highly recommend Perro Negro!“

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

“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!“

“i went on wing night such a good deal! server was lovely and attentive , but the support staff really made a difference in our evening. her name was jayda i believe and she was very kind and friendly and made our whole table laugh! will be coming back for more wings and more jayda in our life!“

“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.“

“Have been here before. We are no frim Victoria but when we visit we enjoy this restaurant. The avocado shrimp salad is my fave and it did not disappoint this time. The Hugo spritz was refreshing and it was a lovely treat experience on a beautiful day in Oak bay!! Not to be missed.“

“the meal and service wee fantastic“