I say potato, you say po-tah-to, I will take it any way as it is so versatile…read more If I find myself in Canada, poutine is a must. Although there are many variations with different toppings these days, just like poke, my favorite way is still the classic Quebecoise poutine just loaded with squeaky curds and gravy. The large is enough for two to share, unless you plan on making it your entire meal which I wouldn't judge especially since you can't find ones with the squeaky curds back in the US.

I haven't had poutine since moving from Detroit a year ago. Seeing a place named "L'Authentique" -…read morewell, it has to be good right? This restaurant is essentially a small shack on the waterfront level with some outdoor picnic table seating. It's conveniently located next to a large pay lot, so there's plenty of parking. When we stopped by after driving off the ferry on a Friday evening, it was relatively quiet and we were able to place our order with only one party ahead. Since the fries are freshly fried, it took a couple of minutes to assemble. Classic Poutine, Large ($15 CAD) - As a classic poutine, this is a pretty simple dish. The fries are clearly fresh cut, with even a little potato heel in the mix. They are cleanly double fried, allowing the requisite tenderness on the interior combined with the crisp exterior, even holding up to the gravy poured over the top. The gravy is pretty standard. It seems to be from a powdered base, so it's mainly there to contribute sodium rather than any robust beefy or vegetal flavors. They add a ton of cheese curds on top, enough to cover the entire surface of the metal tray the poutine comes in. The curds are fresh, milky tasting, and fabulously squeaky. They are still distinct with some substance instead of being melted into a puddle from the hot gravy. (4/5) While I can't really compare L'Authentique to anything in Montreal (seeing that I've never visited), I thought it was pretty good. It's clearly good enough to satisfy my poutine craving at least! Washrooms - No public ones, but if it's not too busy, the staff allows customers to use the staff washroom.

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE One of the co-owners described it…read morebest: you come here for the experience which embodies the spirit of aloha found in Hawaii. You're not coming here for an authentic food experience (coming from Hawaii, I can certainly attest to that), but they do offer some of the dishes that speak to the spirit of Hawaiian fare and so "mahalo" to Kahuna for honouring the Hawaiian culture and ways in Victoria - thousands of miles away from its inspiration! === 2. FOOD The dishes may not necessarily cater to those from Hawaii (things have been adapted for the mainland - like all other ethnic foods brought to North America) but the creative dish names do provide some reminders of home. Of note, they have a few standard desserts including a lillikoi cheesecake and a haupia pie that they make in-house. Today, I tried the Loco Moco and it's perhaps a healthier (?) but very different interpretation of a typical loco moco one gets in Hawaii. Perhaps it's a local adaptation of the dish (for Hawaiians: note that there is a lot more vegetables on this, much less gravy and portion size, and different macaroni used and no brown/fried rice available) - but overall the dish is tasty. === 3. SERVICE Soft-spoken, well-mannered, it's like the Canadian version of Hawaiian service: caring but without any of the fun sarcasm and localisms one finds in a local Hawaiian joint. I noticed they were attentive to dine-in patrons and everyone wears a brighter-coloured shirt that speaks to the aloha shirts found in Hawaii. === 4. ENVIRONMENT Good, bright, modern, and clean, the Hawaiian motifs are visible throughout be it in colour palette, light fixtures, decorations, and even the t-shirts on sale. While it's not ginormous, you could bring a sizeable party of perhaps up to 12 here. Groups of 4 or less would be best served on a daily basis. Those with wheelchairs and baby strollers would find get in and out easily. Parking appears to just be up to your luck with a street spot or in one of the private paid lots nearby.

it wasn't edible. kauai burger - vegan. House made. was The…read moreparty cooked from frozen? Popped in a plastic bag, and warmed under someone's arm? it was so bad. The green mango slaw was nice. Cleansed the palate. It wasn't fresh. Had old fridge smell. Our dole whip did not arrive. Alas. Unfortunately consistency isn't a priority. Second and last order.

Love their ginger soy burger. I didn't realize you could have them sub soy for their other patties…read moreso definitely will try that in the future. Especially love getting their 2 for 1 specials

Incredible hamburgers. I only have a pic of mine because my friend inhaled his. I had the Angry…read moreBull and he had the Italian Job. We ordered through DoorDash after a very long day play tourist. Food was still hot, flavorful and the fries crisp. The Italian Job is a chicken sandwich with bacon, balsamic vinegar, basil aioli, bruschetta and lettuce. My burger, the Angry Bull, is a combo of bison, chorizo and pork with goat cheese, roasted jalepeno aioli, crispy tortilla strips, peri peri sauce, lettuce and tomato. They have a variety of fries to choose from and lots of dipping sauces. We both had the caramel eggnog cheesecake. Would pass on this in the future. It was ok but not the best taste. Most likely due to having to be delivered and not served fresh.

Where's the beef?…read more Every time I come over to Vancouver Island, Burger Crush is a 'must stop at' for me! For more info on the city of Victoria & fun things to do while on Vancouver Island, see my pix & reviews from the summer of 2022. Located on Fort St, there's several shops, restaurants & bakeries on this street. BC knows how to do Smash Burgers right! Taste, presentation, flavour ALL on point! One of the bestest burgers ever indeed. While we don't have In-N-Out Burger up here in Canada - this is probably the next best thing. The thin cut fries are excellent. Get an order of regular fries. OMG the Chocolate Shake here is absolutely sensational! It looks small & unassuming, but don't be fooled - it's the real deal when it comes to quality shakes! Be sure to tell the cashier you want your shake after you finish your burger. I do not recommend you get it to go - have it right away once you've finished your meal. Also if you are one to carry around your own metal or plastic straw, bring it here! This shake should not be associated with paper straws = sadness! I usually get a single burger, but if you really love that beef & prefer a double patty, then go for it. The beef is right here at BC!

The staff are friendly and the service is fast! I ordered the vegan tofu nuggets and vegan burger…read moreas well! I had to go back again for the nuggets they were so good!!

We walked around Oak Bay for quite sometime looking for food, and we got excited when we came…read moreacross this place. Nowhere to sit due to covid, so we found a park across the street and enjoyed an awesome lunch there. It was sooo good. Seriously delicious. We both had the chickpea cashew burger. It was so good. Not too much. Tasty. Delicious. And the fries were fresh cut perfect fries. And lots of em. North Van needs this place. Stat! Hungry now. Damn!!!

One customer in the restaurant before me, she had obviously ordered and was waiting. I went to the…read moretill to order and then sat down to wait. The lady had to check on her kids waiting in her car. Eventually her order was put on the counter, when she came in pick it up, the order was not at all correct. Regular buns not gluten free buns and multiple other errors, they remade the entire order, got it wrong again (she had her receipt) at which time she gave up and got a refund. I witnessed all this before my burger was ready. The burger was tasty but extremely wet and very messy to eat. By that time I'd somewhat lost my appetite so was quite disappointed for my fist experience at Deatbeets

This place is awesome. Scoped it out while on a cruise stop. Great poutine, cheap food & beer,…read moreexcellent Cobb salad, and an energetic vibe. We just need to teach the food/drink runner how to pronounce Dos Equis. " Dos Eh-quees?" LOL

It was my first time in Victoria, BC, Canada and I wanted to try poutine for the first time. I…read morestopped by this place while I was walking along the street, I saw that they had good reviews so I walked in and sat down on the booth. I scanned the QR code on the table and chose to order the small original poutine and a beer. The beer came out instantly and the poutine about five minutes after. The poutine was delicious, it tasted like what I was expecting--fries, gravy and cheese. I thought the gravy would have a heavier taste but I was nice and light. The waitress was super helpful to answer any questions I had about the dish and also gave me recommendations on what to do in Victoria.

Ordered the Big Shaker Salad and the Double Cheeseburger. She was very pleased with the salad…read morewith its long cut cucumbers, heirloom greens, carrots, and a nice touch of pumpkin seeds. The cheeseburger was nice portion of double meat made with Hank's Grass Fed Beef from BC and it is superior in flavor and texture to the your usual meat plug. Service was great, ordered at the counter and brought to the table. The restaurant and washroom were was immaculately clean, sparklingly spotless. Noticed an emphasis on bio-friendly paper straws and wood eating utensils, but the Diet Pepsi was served in cans rather than fountain. Just an observation.

Excellent service! Camila was fantastic! Friendly, knowledgeable, awesome . Manager was friendly…read moretoo. Very clean, great music! Burgers were best I've ever eaten, fresh, fantastic fries! Thank you so much for making our road trip from Washington State that much better!

Made our way to the island for a little workcation. We love La Belle on Davie in Vancouver - best…read morepoutine in the city. We were staying real close to La Belle in Victoria so we got it to-go the night we got in. This La Belle isn't the best for sitting in, very few chairs and the ambience isn't great. So we took ours to go. Mine one qualm is the to-go vehicle - the fries got really soggy before we got to the house because of the steam and how tightly they packed it. Now don't get me wrong, the gravy and the curds, on point as per usual! Just wish the fries still had some crispiness to them still. If they had abit more of place to sit, we for sure would have just eaten in to maintain the integrity of the pout. Was I still satisfied? Yes. Maybe they can switch to a better to go vehicle. At the Davie location they served my poutine in a cardboard box that could breathe a bit better. Recommend switching to that if possible!

Friendly folks. Had smoked meats poutine gravy was great. Had a full dressed double burger that's…read moremight have been better than the poutine! Great spot but run down but clean and just perfect. Don't change a thing.

Very annoyed with the App! It wont accept Debit /credit Cards for payment!…read more Ridiculous in this day and age!!

Big Wheel Burger is doing things right and I can't express how thrilled we were to discover this…read moreeco-friendly. The commitment to sustainability here is outstanding. Everything from the compostable packaging to the recyclable plastics get taken care of! Great ambiance! We got the Yam Black Bean Burger and the Hot Nashville Chickpea Burger, and they were fantastic. These juicy, flavourful vegetarian burgers exceeded our expectations. The regular fries was amazing too! We left with smiles on our faces and a promise to return.

Food is good! We tried the bistro and pre season favourite which were both excellent. The fried…read morecauliflower was quite good as well and comes with a salad underneath! It does get really busy after 9pm for the deal, however the line moves really fast and the service is great. Restaurant is basic inside but is clean and does its job.

I got the wild mushroom burger on a gluten free bun and my family all got burgers as well. Very…read moredelicious and flavorful. We order take out and the staff was nice. The fries were also delicious and the aioli sauce was so so good. I'd definitely eat here though since the restaurant is pretty and has a cute outdoor seating area.