Fathom has been on my list for awhile now and I finally got to give it a try! Food is amazing! We…read moretried the calamari, seafood pasta, and the chicken. Seafood pasta doesn't come with mussels like it does at most of the other places in the same area but it was still good! Service was great we had Martin who was a beauty! Restaurant is located in the Hotel Grand Pacific and therefore is very nice inside. It has a sunroom at the front with tons of windows and fire pits inside which looks pretty nice! Something to note is some of the tables have couches as seats which is interesting and makes it a bit hard to eat at but wasn't a big deal for us. Definitely give it a try if you're in the mood for a heavy seafood menu!

WAY convenient if staying at the Hotel Grand Pacific. Beautiful indoor & outdoor seating (try and…read moresit on the heated outdoor patio). Came here for breakfast x2 and dinner. Breakfast was good - yoghurts, continental style, etc. Recommend the pancakes (3 cakes) so you can try Alberta maple syrup. Dinner was a leisurely-paced (2hr) affair. Waiter was outstanding. Started with the Mezze platter with hummus. Unfortunately the hummus lacked flavor. The "short rib" wasn't a typical short rib. It was sous vide at 65 Celsius (~150 F) for a nice medium steak. A bit fatty but good overall. Ended with a chocolate torte, which was fantastic. Definitely come, if a bit pricey.

Nautical Nellie's was AMAZING! From the food to the service and atmosphere, this place absolutely…read moredelivered. The staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The food was DELICIOUS. I had the surf & turf, and it was top tier. The steak was cooked to perfection, juicy, tender, and full of flavor. The lobster and shrimp practically melted in my mouth. And the maple bacon Old Fashioned? Easily one of the highlights. Absolutely top tier. The atmosphere was relaxed and chill, making it a great place to sit back and enjoy an incredible meal without feeling overly formal. Fantastic food, great drinks, and wonderful service. An easy 5/5 and definitely a place I'd return to the next time I'm in Victoria!

We stopped by here while on vacation in Victoria and had a great experience!…read more We ordered the lobster dip, salmon sashimi, and tuna sashimi and all the food was 10/10. So fresh and so good. Our server was super nice and made the meal super enjoyable. The restaurant was cute and had a lot of cool local art on the wall. Definitely will be back if we are ever in town.

Rocked up with a group of 9 after a tour from the cruise ship....seated quickly, service excellent…read more And OMG they had my very favorite fish for their fish and chips: haddock!! We also had their seafood chowder, which was perfection. Large portions, good prices, excellent service, FABULOUS fish and chips.

We stopped by this restaurant while on a cruise, and it was the perfect spot for a meal before…read moreheading back to the ship. The ambiance is fantastic,it's upscale and inviting, making it a great choice for anything from a date night to a relaxed meal with friends. The service really stood out, too. Our waitress, Lola, was an absolute doll! She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. Highly recommend checking this place out!"

Blue Crab was a great seafood experience during my visit to Victoria. Located inside a hotel right…read moreoff the harbor, the restaurant has a gorgeous view of the water that makes for a beautiful setting while you dine. The local Dungeness crab was delicious and incredibly fresh, and I really enjoyed the salad and cocktails as well. There was a bit of a wait initially before a staff member came over to take my order, but once they did, the service was attentive and friendly for the rest of the meal. Between the fresh local seafood, great drinks, and beautiful harbor views, Blue Crab was a wonderful dining experience and definitely worth a visit while in Victoria.

We stopped by here on our vacation in Victoria after seeing it highly recommended online. It was to…read morecelebrate a 70th bday and have dinner by the water. The views were beautiful. We loved the floor to ceiling glass and appreciated the host who seemed overwhelmed but accommodated us and put us at a great table. Unfortunately our experience after that was not great and was mainly due to the service. All of the drinks we received were undrinkable and tasted nothing like they should, and the server was really rude when we asked if something was wrong with the drinks. We had also ordered the crab to split which was okay. We then decided to not stay for dinner and headed to a different restaurant downtown. A bummer our experience was not as others were on reviews but we will not be back.

A true restaurant from the past waiters with white napkins over their wrists great menu very…read moretraditionally made food. Ambiance is great. There are great price points for their food.

The food was very good, but even more importantly the ambience, setting, warmth, and service were…read moreall great! James was an outstanding server. We'll be back.

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE 4.5 stars: it's a little slow and the…read moreprice is a little high, but the food is tasty overall, the location can be decent, and the service can be good! === 2. FOOD Milk Buns ($8) As part of your appetizer, you can get a couple of buns! They taste ok. Seared Scallops ($30) Four scallops mixed together; they taste decent! Kids Alfredo ($14) It's a basic dish and includes a drink but down not include dessert. Shrimp Cavatelli ($30) A pasta dish that feels healthy and tasty! 12 oz New York Stripling ($49) Overall, it feels expensive but it's decent! Kid's Ice Cream ($7) Kind of expensive, but you get three scoops! Pavlova ($15) Served with seasonal strawberries - they are great! Pandan No. 5 ($13) Another seasonal dessert! === 3. SERVICE Overall it was nice - we were positioned outside and by the border between indoors and outdoors. Things were a little on the slow side but the staff were nice. === 4. ENVIRONMENT Overall it was nice - the restaurant and washrooms were clean and tidy and we were positioned outdoors to see the harbour and enjoy the fresh air. Washrooms include the ability to accommodate wheelchair and handicaps; parking is best done on-site with staff at the hotel entrance (of Inn at Laurel Point) or can be obtained a walk away.

We visited the Aura Waterfront Restaurant in Victoria, BC, during our vacation, eager for what the…read morehype promised--a nice waterfront dining experience. Big mistake. Right at the door, they told us we'd be "needing to wait." We waited over 30 minutes before finally being seated. Once seated, another 20 minutes passed with no water and no acknowledgment from staff. It felt like we'd been placed in the restaurant's awkward introvert corner. Finally, a disrespectful waitress acknowledged us, took our drink orders, and then we waited another 20-30 minutes just for a simple glass of milk for our 10-year-old. By then, the kid was already eyeing the exit. Our waitress approached with the warmth and enthusiasm of a DMV employee on a Monday morning. Her attitude was dismissive and condescending from the start--acting like our presence was an imposition on her perfect day. We ordered: my partner chose the Wild Mushroom Agnolotti, I went for the Aura 6 oz Beef Striploin and a Margherita, and our child ordered a cheeseburger. Thirty minutes later, with our hungry and restless child losing patience, I politely asked for an update. The waitress responded with a condescending tone, "This isn't a fast food joint." I immediately asked to speak to the manager, who, to their credit, handled it professionally and did their best to de-escalate. The food finally arrived--and surprisingly, it was really good. The steak was solid, the agnolotti hit the mark, the burger kept the kid happy, and the Margherita was decent. After that, we had minimal interaction with our server, which honestly was a relief. The food was the bright spot amid an otherwise miserable experience. The slow, disorganized service, her snarky attitude, and the feeling that we were treated like second-class citizens the moment we arrived with a child left a terrible taste that no steak could remove. The high prices only made the disappointment sting more. I will never recommend Aura Waterfront to anyone visiting Victoria, BC. If you're traveling with kids, especially, steer clear--you'll be treated as an inconvenience rather than a valued guest. Save your money and sanity for somewhere that actually appreciates your business.

food? on fire service? aggressive…read moreambiance? trash! all i wanted to do was have a nice calming dinner with my family when the waitress told me that she didn't like my "vibe" (whatever that meant) and said that she was going to sit us next to a beehive, when i asked her not to she spit on me. i was about to leave but my son really wanted to eat here specifically so alas i stayed. the food we ordered came out literally on fire, even the dessert (which was ice cream). this whole experience is absolute garbage , NEVER come here!

A cluster of ridiculous things happened. Most critical was the bees nest we were sitting "on" …read more.. seriously, there were bees entering a hole in the cement under our table. We "blocked" the hole with a napkin and a rock, to only upset the queen bee who couldn't get into her hive! I kid you not. The food wasn't good enough to justify the hassle AND safety of which we were concerned for us, our 2 dogs and the surrounding tables. I told the waitress and she said she was sorry about the situation, and yet there was no effort to relocate us or to help us with the angry hive. I ate one taco, out of 3, and bailed. Mediocre food, location isn't worth the hassle, and the lack of management visible was disappointing.

Went there three times in two days because we just couldn't get enough! Had dinner our first night…read morein Victoria and decided to try this place as we were looking for fresh oysters. We called around and other places didn't have any spots open until after 9pm so we booked on Open Table easily a few hours before. From the moment we arrived everything was great. Hostess was courteous and seated us quickly. Our server was friendly and prompt and checked on us regularly to make sure everything was great. We ordered oysters, double smash burger,Seafood Tagiatelle, Laksa and the Steamed Mussels and Clams with fries. Everything was awesome but the oysters stole the show. The next day, while my wife and oldest and youngest were out on a bike tour, I stopped back at Ferris' with my middle since she was sick and we did takeout for her the night before (extra Laksa). We sat at the bar and order three half dozen oysters and tucked it up with Will the bartender and the rest of the staff as it was happy hour and not too busy. I asked questions about Canadian musicians and we played a game of guess the Canadian artist on Spotify. Again, the oysters were wonderful and the beers were the perfect company to wash down the briny mollusks. We left to meet up with the rest of the family. Upon hearing of our exploits back at Ferris' we all decided to head back to catch the end of happy hour and have dinner. Well five more dozen oysters, chowder, beers later, we finally had our fill and happily rolled out of there and back to our hotel. If you're looking for fresh oysters in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere check this place out. The staff is engaging and the food is top notch. Would definitely recommend!

We dropped in for happy hour but missed it. Oh well. Still had a fabulous oyster platter, a duck…read moretrio, bouillabaisse, black cod and a few cocktails. The food was solid! The portions were really made for one maybe two if you order multiple items but the food was delicious. Service was very nice and attentive, you wanted for nothing. Kudos

We went during happy hour 3 to 6 on Saturday. So, the first pleasant item was the happy hour had a…read moredecent selection and not just tiny plates. My wife had the sangria and said that was excellent. We sat on the and viewed the harbor as well as the seagulls (rats with wings). It was nice and pleasant. The food was great. The mac and cheese dish was awesome. The pizza was great. So, all in all, food and drink were great. We had two servers accidentally. Harry was the first server and then realized he accidentally stole the other server's table. We gave him a good ribbing about it. The server we did get was awesome as well. All in all a good restaurant.

Pros: great outdoor deck right on the water and decent food. Close to Hotel Grand Pacific &…read moreFairmont Empress. Cons: some of their seafood (lobster, crabs, etc.) aren't local, even if it says. Clams are from a nearby island, though. Ask if each item is local. Skip the root beer - it's weird. And the lemonade. Cowichan Valley apple, pear, and Gorgonzola pizza is interesting. Great crust, but the Gorgonzola's in the cheese, so that's kind of weird. Steak is average. Clams are the way to go and come with a delicious seafood broth. Bang Bang chicken bowl was huge and decently tasty. Overall not a terrible place for lunch or dinner, but there are better options.

Exceptional place amazing caesar made with oyster juice?!!! best ever…read more Oysters ambience service all above and beyond Wish we had more appetite to explore the menu but we saw some fantastic looking seafood go by small inviting place Go there!

Outstanding!! Small but the bounty is plentiful!!!! service again outstanding. We actually felt…read morelike locals - haven't had the plumpest most satisfying oysters in a VERY LONG TIME! Bless you shuckers