Open Water Catering catered to our Chinese New Year and Robert Burns Day. The appetizers were…read morefantastic with fusions that incorporated our themes for the night. All his staff were very professional and polite to our guests. The bartender was very knowledgable and accommodated all our guests with their drink selections. Open Water even suggested 2 feature drinks for the evening and they were a huge hit! Everyone was impressed and talked about the food for days after.

Wonderful food and excellent service! Each time we have shopped here we have been served by…read moreknowledgeable and very helpful staff. We have come to rely on Cheryl's and plan our meals with these great folks and their excellent food in mind. Thank you!!

We've had two of the picnic baskets so far. The Islander and, today, the Tailgater. Both…read moreincredible. So fun, and so nicely curated. What a treat! The steak and prawns in the Tailgater were perfect. The horseradish sauce with the steak was delicious. The potato salad is yummy, and this is such a great little gem for a fun outing. 5*

Very beautiful place, good people with values and kindness! Very clean! Charming. conveniently…read morelocated by drug store and grocery store. Peaceful. bal ony for privacy at least in room 123! I look forward to coming back!

Breakfast had fresh fruit and the remodel looks really good. HOWEVER... housekeeping staff is VERY…read moreNOISY!!!! The woke me up at 6 am laughing, talking loudly, vacuuming, slamming doors, ect... We came in at 1 am and had a full day ahead of us so it was very frustrating to not be able to get enough sleep because employees couldn't be respectful and keep the noise down.

Chef Laura and her Staff made sure our two Dinner Parties were well provisioned with two delicious…read moreWest Coast menus that our Family of 8 enjoyed immensely. Having the Good For You Gourmet Team take care of these meals for us during our vacation in Victoria allowed for more quality family time together, outdoor explorations, games together and relaxing in our vacation home, knowing that we would all be well fed these two nights. We were so happy we could arrange this!Thanks so much Chef Laura, Allison and Ananda.

My father is on a strict kidney dialysis diet and has a few other dietary complications that need…read moreto be carefully managed. In brief, my father is not the easiest to cook for. Every month for the past three years, Chef Laura has arrived at our house armed with groceries. By the time she leaves, the house smells amazing, the kitchen is spotless and the fridge and freezer are filled to the brim with wonderful meals. Chef Laura is attentive and diligent to every detail and accommodates my father's often changing and special diet requirements with grace and ease. Three years on, my father continues to eat wonderful nutritious food that meets his special dietary needs - and he refuses to eat anything but Chef Laura meals! The peace of mind that my family gets from knowing that my father is eating extremely well despite his health challenges is hard to convey. Everyone needs Chef Laura in their lives!

4.5, rounding up to 5…read more I visited Vancouver Island for the first time, without doing much food research in advance. I know, shame on me. So I stared at Google Maps and saw this place show up in a few different locations, even on the mainland. I love tacos/burritos, but don't have high expectations when it comes to this part of the U.S., especially when it comes to chains. However, since this Tacofino happened to be near where we were staying, we gave it a shot. Impressed! We were immediately greeted and given time to decide what we wanted without feeling any pressure. The place is bright, but a bit tight with seating. Most people seem to get their stuff to go anyway. We actually ate in our first time. My husband and I ordered three tacos, which came out fresh on a big platter, and they were huge! However, we were not provided with individual plates, so they handed us napkins to separate them out. I think they could improve on a solution for that. The fish taco was my favorite. It was flavorful, the breading was crispy, the meat was substantial. I could probably order this every time, once I've gone through enough of the menu. My husband loved the tuna taco. It was like seared poke, in taco form. The pork taco had great flavor, too, but it didn't wow us as much as the first two. Oh, by the way, the habanero sauce is good but is super spicy... even for people who can handle some spice. Also, I brain farted and asked for the "Valentina" salsa... thinking it was something house made. Nope, it was just packets of the same hot sauce you can buy at the store, so keep that in mind! We came another time and had other tacos, this time to go. I wasn't happy with how they PACKED two giant tacos into a tiny container, so it was really hard to tell them apart and split them up. Anyway, they were pretty good but didn't compare to the first two. From best to worst: Pork belly (it was a special), crispy chicken, pork gringa. So, the tacos were great. I don't know if I'd call them authentic but I don't care- the taste, and the portion, is what stands out. If I'm ever back on the island, I want to try their other proteins, and definitely a burrito.

Love Tacofino! It's exciting that they've now opened a new location in Langford. The tacos and…read moreburritos at Tacofino are amazing. The sauces and toppings really make the burritos and tacos special. Don't forget to grab some hot sauce with your order. I prefer the salsa verde and the habanero, it's perfect for the fish burrito. My favorites are the fish and super veg ones! The service is always great and the hosts are friendly. Love the vibes here. The food is very filling too. I would totally return and recommend this place; you won't be disappointed, it's excellent!

The London Chef has a won a big ol' place in my heart. Well, stomach really. This recently opened…read moreunique new concept in the Victoria food scene is the work of Dan and Micayla, who have a very romantic story. The London Chef is part cooking school, part cafe, part catering, part dining room, and all heart. My first visit was prompted from a tweet proclaiming the best breakfast sandwich ever. Off I marched with a friend in tow. The cafe front has a selection of baked treats, muffins, croissants, and quiche nestled in between fresh salads and sandwiches for lunch. The breakfast sandwich was warm ciabatta topped with aioli, three layers of slice meat, cheese, two eggs, and homemade tomato sauce that doesn't deserve a lowly name such as ketchup. $10 with a cup of Discovery Coffee, this creation changes weekly and I think is only available on Saturdays. They're using local seasonal ingredients and have a great selection of ready made items to go, including soups, stocks, dips and specialty items from other local food producers. Peek beyond the cafe front and you'll find a beautiful open kitchen filled with stainless ranges for their cooking classes. They do lunch and learns for $25 where you can stop in for lunch, learn to prepare what it is you'll be eating, skip the work, and enjoy the lunch. I haven't done this yet, but I'm really looking forward to taking some of their classes. Beyond the kitchen is a communal dining table made from a single piece of reclaimed Fir that's over five hundred years old. It's stunning. Friendly conversation, while encouraged through the communal seating arrangement, is hard to do until the food is gone. Talking is too distracting and the food is too good. Excited to watch them grow, this gem is sure to be around for a long time to come.

This guy is a complete joke. He is a gun owner, and takes his guns in for work at a relative's…read morehouse. He took a gun in last week. When he came to pick it up, he was handed an agreed upon bill of $75.00 for work completed. He said ok, went "back to his car to get his wallet." A few minutes later, he returns with a cheap bottle of wine and some duck eggs. He quickly handed them to the gunsmith, leaving him bewildered, and then scurried off to his car like the little cockroach he is; leaving without paying. Three people witnessed this. Next time you sign up for one of this guy's 100$ cooking classes, make sure you pay him in Play-Doh.

Atmosphere and service were great, but the food itself was just average…read more It's tucked away in a quiet corner near UVic, so it can be a little tricky to find the first time. But that's also what makes it a bit of a hidden gem. There's a courtyard and a pond right inside the restaurant. The vibe feels like a lodge nestled in a scenic spot. The servers were nice and attentive. The menu was pretty varied too, going beyond basic burgers and sandwiches to include tacos, poke bowls, etc. Overall it was a pleasant experience, but the food fell short compared to specialty spots. It wasn't bad, just not quite good enough to call delicious either. That said, the plating was very appetizing. A nice spot to eat surrounded by quiet, green forest scenery. Just don't go in expecting specialty-restaurant-level flavor.

I've been to the University Club a few times now for school functions and I absolutely love the…read morelocation. It's nestled into the trees outside of the University's ring road and sat a little bit lower on the hill, so it truly makes it feel like a destination in and of itself. When you look out the windows at the fountain in the middle of the pond, or out at the trees surrounding the building on all sides, it adds a certain degree of mysticism and fantasy to the location. The appetizers that this location provides for functions are absolutely splendid. I believe the caterers are university employees as the quality has kept up every time that I've been. Last time around, the food that stood out the most to me was the prosciutto wrapped asparagus spears, which I had on a fun plate full of other delicious, relatively upscale tasters. This visit, I also had the time to go and get an $8 flight with some wonderful beers in it. I had the Hoyne Dark Matter, a Blue Buck, Category 12 Critical Point, and a Fat Tug IPA. I hadn't tried the Critical Point before this and I thought it was incredible. Altogether, I thought that my combination for the flight was a great balance of lights and darks, from hoppy beers to heavy beers. Later that night, after food, I also enjoyed a glass of Peller Estates' Merlot, which I always enjoy. The inside of the Club has a lovely wood cabin feel, which fits the aesthetic of the environment perfectly. They still manage to dress this venue up, however, by using a mix of crisp tablecloths and exposed wood, complete with a gorgeous zen garden in the middle of the building, with windows looking out towards it. For this reason, the Club is shaped like a ring, with windows looking inside towards the garden, as well as outside towards the trees. Lovely building design, complete with a breathtaking environment and great decoration. I'm looking forward to getting some awesome photos of the University Club next time I'm there on a beautiful blue day so that I can back up my initial description because, after all, a photo IS worth 1000 words. ;)

Cool, this company fired me when I was on medical leave after a car accident which is indicative of…read morea company that doesnt follow laws regarding medical leave. Sheldon also stole my personal property from my office.

I just had Truffles cater the Celebration of Life of my husband 2 days ago, I have to say, I was…read moreblown away. Everyone was absolutely raving at how amazing it was. The food was outstanding and presentation gorgeous. Staff was SO helpful , patient and flexible , I never felt pressured. I would highly recommend this company . They will be my "go to" caterer forever more.