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10 Acres Bistro

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

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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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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Miranda J was our server and the BEST!! She was super efficient and quick, refilling our drinks…read moreasap!! I had a sensitivity to an unknown ingredient in my food and she was super quick to offer other options. definitely service that stood out to me and is deeply appreciated!!

So glad we found this place on our way to ONP. They don't take reservations but they will add…read moreyou to a text based waitlist. We had a 15-20 min wait on a busy Tuesday night but we're glad we waited! Our server was friendly and helpful with choosing cocktails because they had a to. Of unique selection. Haven't ordered more than one at a restaurant before but had to try two here! We thoroughly enjoyed our final selections of Ginny from the Block, Garden era, strawberry bourbon smash and Blackberry goose beer! For our mains we got the alaskan cod and chips and Blackened cod tacos and loved it all. They really know how to prepare tasty cod! The Alaskan cod and chips had the perfect crispy texture and my blackened cod tacos had all the flavor profiles you need. A hint of heat in the Thai chili slaw with a creamy avocado, Crema and the brightness of mango salsa and of course a touch of sour with the HOUSE made pickled red onions. Even better they let me substitute corn tortillas in for the flour. But you can't mix and match your proteins. I didn't need to because I loved both of my blackened cod tacos. The atmosphere is in the name: cozy Gastropub. They have a plethora of beers on tap, but parking is solely on the street so a little bit more challenging than picking your beer but I don't think it would be too challenging if you're up for a small walk. We were able to walk from our Airbnb, so didn't have to figure that part out. Pretty sure it was farther than any walk you might have to do for parking!

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Next Door Gastropub - Citrus crab salad. Love the presentation.

Citrus crab salad. Love the presentation.

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3.5(170 reviews)
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Struggled for places to dine and wanted a cheeseburger and fries. This place was highly recommended…read moreby a local so we tried it. Soooooo yummy!Amazing smash burger that tasted like a home made big mac. Delicious hot, crispy and perfectly salted fries! Just what I wanted! The service was great. The ambiance was great as well. Tables and booths are available as well as bar seats. Indoor and outdoor dining available as well.

Solid. I was walking around looking for something yummy and the guy at thr ice cream shoppe…read morerecommended it. I liked the menu enough so I went in. Both Matthew and Eduardo waited on me and they were both so nice. I started sitting on the patio, I ordered waygu gyoza there. The sauce was yummy. I appreciated their mocktail menu. I started with a stormy passion. They hey let me take a sip of a local cider but I decided to stick w the mocktails. Later I did a drivers sbagliato which I also enjoyed. I would've tried them all if I could. I got kinda chilly so I went inside. My food was served there. I did the ribs and chicken. Matthew recommended them and they got better as time went on. The place itself is very cute. Outside has great views of the city. They're in a cool area with a lot of foot traffic. Towards the end of my meal I did see someone catch my eye. The door to outside was open and a mouse was inside. I'm not going to take it as a reflection of anything other than the door being open and leave it at that. They have other things on their fresh sheets menu that look good. I like the local aspect to things.

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4.5(304 reviews)
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Y'all knocked it out of the park!…read more Brit owned shop offering comfort food that is a perfect complement to its coastal town. Don't miss the salmon chowder! This is likely the most memorable soup I've ever had. Creamy, smooth, with the perfect balance of fresh buttery salmon. If you come for one thing let it be this!!! As a Floridian who's traveled to the New England states, I can confidently say I know seafood, and this chowder still surprised me! The rock crab Mac n cheese was also excellent. Warm, gooey, and bottomless. The crumb layer enhances each bite of that tasteful crab. Again, the perfect balance of the seafood flavor with the rest of the meal, making each bite hit with the same comfort as the first. Staff are friendly and outgoing, and are eager to provide recommendations. The service was quite quick. Plenty of seating though the shop is on the smaller side, it will seat groups of 6 easily. The vibe is so chill. The backdrop of the town and its quaint shops next door felt like I was in a hallmark film.

I was very excited when I saw that this place specializes in Cornish pasties and British inspired…read morecomfort food and I was even more excited when I saw that 4 and 1/2 star Yelp rating. I was getting ready to leave the area and I didn't want to miss my ferry but I was starving, so I ordered a couple items for pickup and headed over. I chose the Teddy Oggie which is a traditional steak pasty and I also ordered their Big Dawg because I'm a big girl and I'm familiar with the size of a pasty so I thought I might need a little something extra. When I arrived, the vibe was kind of awkward. There was music playing and there were only one or two other people inside. The staff wasn't particularly welcoming and after a few minutes I was happy to grab my food and leave. As I walked back to my car I realized I had a little time before I had to head to the ferry so I stopped at an outdoor table to have a little sample before I headed out. The food was so dry. And I don't mean a little dry, I mean really really dry. The pasty in particular was overwhelmingly crusty with very little moisture or flavor to balance it out. I was hoping for something warm and savory but instead it was just brittle and stale. It tasted old . Like it had been sitting out for a while and then been overcooked . After a few bites I threw it away and felt relieved that I had bought a second item because I hadn't eaten all day. The sausage was just as bad. The bun was so dry it was crunchy. I didn't mind that the sausage skin had a crunch to it, but unfortunately once I got inside it wasn't moist or juicy either. Oh and the little tiny sliver of mustard that they put on top? I could have pushed that all into one bite and it still wouldn't have been enough. I took a few bites and threw that away too. I understand pasties can be crusty and that's part of what makes them a pasty, but there's a huge difference between being so dry and crusty that it's difficult to eat and having a real savory pasty. The whole experience was so disappointing. I don't know if Yelp has made a huge mistake with the rating for this place or if I just caught them on a bad day. I love the idea and I often go to British pub style restaurants when I can but based on my experience here I would not recommend this location.

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Tommyknocker's Cornish Pasty - Casual Seating Area

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Tommyknocker's Cornish Pasty - Back wall and kitchen

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Christie's Carriage House Pub

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3.4(43 reviews)
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We had a reservation for 16 people at 3:00 p.m. and one person arrived at approximately 2:30 p.m…read more Although she was a little early, the pub had been open since 11:00 a.m. and the patio was in very poor condition. There was food and paper on the floor, the tables and seats were greasy, and the area clearly had not been cleaned. When she asked about it, the waitress told her she couldn't clean because she was allergic to the cleaning solution. Instead, she handed the spray bottle and rag to one of the guest and she had to clean the table herself which was surprising and inappropriate. Unfortunately, the service throughout our visit was disappointing. Our waitress and another staff member were dismissive, and when several people in our group raised concerns, we were told, "If you don't like it, don't come back." The following day I spoke with the manager to explain what had happened. His response was that we had arrived early, which was why the patio wasn't ready. I found this explanation difficult to accept given that the business had been open for several hours before our arrival. He told us our group had been problematic and we were not welcome back. Our group left feeling disappointed by both the condition of the patio and the way our concerns were handled. We had hoped for a pleasant experience, but instead felt that customer service and cleanliness were not treated as priorities.

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The BEST nachos in town. We come here regularly just for the nachos (and poutine). So. Very. Good.

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10 Acres Bistro - brasseries - Updated October 2026

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