My young adult kid picked this place out for dinner and was spot on. Three excellent pasta meals…read moreand incredible brea charcuterie boards. Service was great. Nice vibe. Will go back. After 8:30 specials too.

Had the prawn carbonara which was excellent and the portion was much larger than other places I've…read morebeen. Came with lots of prawns which was great! Had the brownie for dessert which was also delicious and much larger than I was expecting. Service was excellent, our server was very knowledgeable and tried to make the experience as authentic as possible for us, however keep in mind we went at a slower time. Ambiance is very average, but the restaurant is nice inside and well kept. We went around 2pm so it was very quite but I could see this being a popular spot for dinner due to the lack of restaurants in that area. Overall would recommend and will definitely go again!

Yet another brunch review by yours truly. I love The Village and personally think they should open…read moreup a location in Vancouver because they would do so well. Let's get one thing out of the way - all their locations (including this one) are small, so if you aren't a fan of waiting in line for delicious brunch, then this is no exception. My recommendation? Come after 1:30 and on a weekday. This has never failed me. Now on to the good stuff: everything else! Their food menu is delicious and all their ingredients are locally sourced (bonus points!). Their ambiance is vibrant and happy. Their service has always been wonderful. Honestly, nothing to complain about. All their bennys are ah-mazing. You have the option to have them served on english muffins or potato latkes, and the latkes are the way to go! It sounds interesting, but trust me, it's delicious. They also serve red barn bacon, which is some of the best bacon I've ever tasted. You can't really go wrong with anything on their menu. Oh, and they serve up some mean brunch drinks if that's your thing.

Had a good brunch here! The place was smaller than I expected and they were predictably pretty busy…read morewhen we arrived around 11:30 on Sunday. Indoor seating was full, but we got a table for 2 right away on the patio. It was awful weather, but the patio is covered and heated, so it was actually fine. My food and drink were really good! I got a strawberry matcha latte and the Mt Doug benny. The matcha was good and the strawberry wasn't too sweet. It came with a little biscotto, which was a treat both to dip in the drink and eat on its own. The benny was delicious - all the toppings went well together and the pesto was great. The latke base was interesting. I liked the latkes but I would probably get the bagel base if I could do it over again for a little less oil. I thought I ordered half salad/half fruit for my side, but I got fruit and potatoes. Didn't feel like sending it back. It was a lot of potato, but the side potatoes were admittedly really good with lots of seasoning. Our waiter was attentive and very friendly. They asked us to move over a table at one point before we even got our food so they could accommodate a bigger group, and it was no big deal for us, but they were nice enough to comp our drinks as thanks.

Janevca Kitchen & Lounge (2024) is one true gem of a restaurant on Vancouver Island…read more If you haven't been here, well then what are you waiting for - get here now! You can 'drop in' at 430pm & check on lounge space availability - first come first served, you know the drill. Our party of six got real lucky. Parking - pull up to the gate & it will open, then proceed to park underneath the restaurant. Street parking is available but do not park in the 'residence only parking' areas. Watch the street sign warnings or you will be towed. Lots of Miss McGillicuddys in this area that are home all day & have nothing to do but watch for strange cars & call the towing company. Upon entering Janevca, it felt like I was inside a grand English mansion from yesteryear. The lighting, artwork, wall pictures, chandeliers, statues, carpets, chairs ... I could go on but you get the picture. Now I'm not one to normally post photos of bathrooms & toilets but my gosh wow, I absolutely had to make an exception this time. Absolutely stunning bathroom - artwork etcetera - make sure you lift up the toilet seat & check it out. I hadn't used the pull chain flush toilet system in over 40 years. This is an all gender washroom, so ladies you might find it difficult to doll up in here. The stalls are private but the common sink area is open. I had some older women staring at me while I waited to wash my hands, but I think they eventually realized that it was an open washroom. Make sure to check out the wine celler downstairs - very unique. We sat in the lounge & although it was crowded, we loved the whole vibe & atmosphere. Please note that there are two separate menus for the Lounge & Main dining areas. It was neat to be able to see the cool bar layout & the kitchen staff hard at work in their area. Plus, we got to see all the dishes other people were ordering & this got us excited. Our waiter was spot on with his recommendations. We loved everything we shared & ate. Order the following items if you're in the lounge, but keep in mind that the menu does change periodically. The sourdough bread, scallop crudo, beef skewers, margherita pizza & the beet salad. For dessert don't hesitate to get the Chocolate Tuxedo Mousse. All the above = outstanding superior taste. BTW, the executive chef here is of Filipino & Jamaican heritage & raised in Vancouver. She knows what she's doing! Yelpies, this is one of the hottest restaurants on the West Coast! Make a reservation pronto!

Outstanding! My hubby and I were visiting and saw this restaurant opened up and it was nearby where…read morewe were staying. The menu looked great so we decided to try it out. We loved it all. The restaurant is in the cutest Victorian manor with a hotel above. It's incredibly cozy and I'd love to stay here some time especially with some snow outside. The decor is beautiful and tasteful. We ordered cocktails to start - I had the premium martini that I got with smoked olive brine, I asked for more brine lol I like a very dirty martini. My husband had a delicious old fashioned. For foods we went with our servers recommendations for the most part and she guided us real well. We got the scallop crudo- so fresh so delish, and the beet salad - solid portion size, the beets are beautiful and tasty and the whipped ricotta on the bottom with the nuts was a wonderful texture. For our main we shared the fresh fish which was a salmon with crispy skin and pilpil sauce. I can't even describe how good this sauce was. We got broccolini as a side and I ended up dipping my broccolini in the pilpil sauce. I could drink that sauce like chowda it was so damn good. The fish itself was cooked perfectly and the skin was crispy and seasoned. For dessert we got the sesame tuxedo mousse and it was insanely good as well. The ice cream was so flavourful and the tuxedo mousse tasted like a mars bar. We were really thrilled with this meal. It came to $260 with tip which we thought was reasonable for everything we got, the ambience and the fantastic staff! Would love to come back and actually stay at the hotel too!

I have enjoyed this place The seafood appetizer was…read moreinteresting. I especially liked their duck. It was great

New owners have made great changes! Phenomenal service, the…read morecrab cakes were beyond yummy, fish cooked to perfection and the colada drink was delicious! With the sliding door open it was a perfect spot to people watch! I highly recommend this hidden gem!

This place was recommended by a family member who lived in the area. We arrived and went up to the…read moreoutdoor wrap around balcony. Absolutely beautiful! Then we met our waitress, Paula. She was very patient and helpful. I ordered the chicken club on ciabatta bread. Absolutely delicious! The best ciabatta bread I've ever had, flaky and soft. For dessert we got the peach cheesecake....um, um, um, um.....fabulous!!! To sum it up, this is now my favorite restaurant with my favorite waitress in my favorite setting!!!!

This is really nice and cozy restaurant but make sure to get reservation before going. Our waiter…read morewas really friendly, patient and helpful. We all had such great experiences and as a family with a toddler we had no problem at all. And of course the food was fantastic. For the first time I was able to really enjoy it and eat everything without taking anything out.

Stupid pricing for pizza. They claim their pizzas are 2 for 1 but the price is double. $45 for a…read more12" pizza! WTF!? You're not fooling anyone.

I ordered lasagna. Incredibly mid. The side of garlic toast was very sad, unfortunately. However…read moreall of the staff were very nice.

This establishment is amazing! I stopped here with my family for lunch before catching ferry to…read moreVancouver. It was actually a best decision ever! We ordered Deluxe Beef Burger ($18.50), Clubhouse Sandwich ($16), Chicken Strips ($15.50) and a can of Coke ($3). All the food had a heart portion. They were freshly made and fries were perfectly done. We had our food with fries which also can be substituted for salad or soup. Everything was delicious. Portion was bigger than I thought it would be. Chicken strips were crispy and tender. Deluxe Burger was amazing it was loaded with different toppings including mushrooms. Clubhouse was pretty good as well. There were so much fries. We could eat fries endlessly while tummies feeling full. This restaurant really IS a hidden gem in Sidney. I'll remember to stop by again on my future visits to Victoria.

This was a nice little breakfast spot while in town visiting. There is certainly a wait and was…read moretold that is pretty normal. They start servicing lunch items at 11:00am. Our group had a little bit of everything and all was good. I definitely recommend here for breakfast! It is a small place but they are very efficient. Probably the best thing I had were the potatoes. I do love how they smash and fry them so there are crispy bits. The bacon was really good too! The only real negative is everything needed salt and I am not usually a salt person but dang! Try it if you are in the area and able to wait.

I saw someone give a 1 star review because they couldn't find parking so they didn't even eat at…read morethe restaurant which is absurd, how is that the restaurant's problem? And you didn't even enter the establishment so I'm giving a 5 star to try and bump the overall rating up. Food and service is great, I've been coming here with my family before I head to the ferries. I really enjoyed coming here in the summer when they played live music. The waffle fries are the best!

We left disappointed with our experience. The wait for our food was much longer than expected, and…read morewhen we asked to share a plate, we were told we couldn't unless we purchased an extra side, which seemed like an odd policy--especially considering how large the portions already are. The seafood chowder was also disappointing two people in our group had it, It had a strange flavor and wasn't something we enjoyed. Unfortunately, the fish and chips didn't make up for it. The batter was very greasy, and one piece of fish on each of our plates was mushy instead of flaky and fresh. There were four of us that got it. The coleslaw had no flavor as well. The tarter sauce was really good. Overall, the long wait, the unusual plate-sharing policy, the odd-tasting chowder, and the poor quality of the fish made for an underwhelming experience. We were expecting much better.