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10 Acres Bistro

3.9 (583 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
Updated over 3 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Duck Confit Salad
Colleen H.

Wonderful dinner last night! Food was fantastic- the duck confit salad was excellent. Followed up with dessert which was wild cherry ice cream. Yum!! The servers were charming and accommodating for my dietary needs (gluten free). My group sat out on the patio next to a fire pit which was a treat! I highly recommend.

@ Gordon & Courtney downtown
Shonah M.

Located close to the waterfront & with the magnificent Empress Hotel right around the corner along with other attractions, 10 Acres Bistro is easy to get to & from in this tourist heavy area. A relaxing chill atmosphere type of vibe in this welcoming restaurant, our group popped in for happy hour. The decor is splendid & made me feel like not leaving. There's a cool patio & firepit outside, in case you want to be seen & taken notice of. Ha. Dog lovers will be happy - bring the pooch. The chicken pie tasted great. The Burger was a hit. The Duck Confit, although slightly too salty was still enjoyable along with the salad it came with. Victoria in general has great restaurants & pubs to choose from - so make this one to check out. The food, the setting, the service = all on point.

Pecan Pie
Kenneth K.

One of the best meals I have ever had. Came here with my mother last week while in Victoria. Everything is locally sourced an amazing. We shared the salmon, tuna nicoise, and beet salad and loved every bite. I also had the Swift Hazy IPA I really enjoyed too and I noticed the beer glass logo looks like the Taylorgate merch from Toronto and went to the brewery to try some more of their beers at the brewery a couple days later. The ambiance was very nice and quite full but didn't seem too loud or formal. Our waitress was amazing too. We still had room dessert and shared a yummy slice of pecan pie. I look forward to coming back here or another one do the 10 Acres restaurants in Victoria and bringing my wife.

Lasagna
Damien M.

Went to have dinner with puppers in tow( and asked if it was ok to have her with us in the patio area. We were told absolutely was ok and it might be a 10-15 min wait. It was a bit chillier so our wait wasn't long as it seemed many other patrons didn't wish to be seated outside(there was a gas cauldron for heat outside) and we were seated within 5 minutes. Our server was an absolute pleasure to interact with and took our order. Wifey got the Nashville hot fried chicken with salad and I got the lasagna with Garlic bread added. I had a bite of the chicken and there was a beautiful crisp crunchy outer layer and moist tasty chicken inside. The batter was a bit thicker than I was expecting but it was also tasty and with the crunch it gave made it an enjoyable bite. There was a slight heat but not enough to kill you(I haven't had real hot chicken yet so don't hate on this.. I'm sure this is to be more palatable to the tourists and locals) def an enjoyable dish if you were to order this imo. The lasagna is a beef and pork mixture and was delicious. Crispy baked cheese edges on top, creamy interior with perfectly cooked pasta sheets in between. Every bite was delectable to the last bite. I also sopped up every last bit of tomato sauce with my garlic bread. Our water was refilled when needed and our server attended to us and checked in on its to make sure we were good. Our lily stayed quiet and beside me wandering under the table between myself and wifey until we were finished our meal. Overall experience was excellent with the ambiance of the outdoor patio heated with a gas cauldron, surrounded by the pleasant night air and sounds from the interior of the establishment was relaxing and nice. The host and server both had very good service attitudes and demeanor. I would highly recommend if you are in Victoria.

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Francois D.

I had high expectations based on their commendable farm to table approach. Sadly the meals simply did not deliver. No one in our group enjoyed their choices. We all found the dining experience an expensive swing and a miss. PS. The servers were great.

Brandon U.

TL;DR: Pathetic overpriced "bistro" food that doesn't have unique tastes... or even offer objectively well-cooked basics like roasted chicken (was undercooked, no flavor-rich skin, drenched in tasteless but salty and curry gravy). The vibe is pleasant with their outdoor seating area decorated in suspended greenery. Service is solid. Well. This place is a shame. I ordered a half chicken and it tasted worse than something from the local market. The skin had no flavor other than burnt flour. The gravy was very salty and lumpy. I'm sure some of it burnt on the chicken. The Brussels sprouts were doused in oily when fried, and what should've been crispy was oily and soggy. The potatoes blended into the lumps of gravy... tasteless. The chicken was undercooked and noticeably pink and slimy. Some parts were over cooked and dissolved like powder in the mouth. What was OK was the service. Nothing bad nor great to say. The ambiance was also cool, especially their outdoor area. For those two "meet or exceeds the bar," I give two stars.

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June W.

Party of 7 for dinner on a weeknight. Busy place, pretty noisy and bustling inside. We had the Hoyne Dark Matter beer. Very tasty. We ordered these dishes and split them amongst us: - Cauliflower Gratin - Roasted Celeriac Root - Brussels Sprouts - Humboldt Squid - 10 Acres Farm Roasted Beets - Spaghetti Bolognese - Duck Confit Salad - Seafood Cannelloni - Garlic Bread All were pretty good. We liked the Celeriac Root the best, followed by the Brussels Sprouts. The squid seemed more for texture, but the chorizo in the dish was tasty. The duck confit salad wasn't what we expected (it wasn't a "salad" in the way we thought it would be, more duck with some greens on the side). The seafood cannelloni was good. The bread (both the garlic bread and the bread that came with the cauliflower gratin) were very good. Great atmosphere and staff.

A very unpleasant surprise, $2.50 for a side of Parmesan.

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Charcuterie board

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Stage - Best Dirty Martini

Best Dirty Martini

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The Old Whiskey Mill - Nice environment.

Nice environment.

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