We visited Victoria a few weeks ago (I've been negligent about my reviews, don't you hate it when life gets in the way?). While wandering the streets trying to decide what to do for lunch, checked out the menu when we walked by and decided to stop in here (I cannot eat egg or chickpea, so sometimes my options are limited). We were glad we did. I totally forgot the name of our waitress but she was friendly and helpful while I questioned menu items I was eyeing. The hubs and I both ordered the Santa Fe Chicken Salad and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was VERY tasty! We'd been walking around for a while so didn't order drinks, we both stuck with water. The place was comfortable, clean, and looks trendy. Neither of us visited the restrooms, so nothing to report there. We were there at sort of an in between time so it wasn't too busy. We'd definitely go again! Thank you for reading my review. read more

This place is packed, but the service is great! We had drinks and shareables at the bar. The dumplings were delicious! The skin was thin and silky and the filling was heartily packed with shrimp and pork. The chili peanut sauce it came with was perfectly balanced! We also ordered yam fries, which were perfectly fried and seasoned. I would come back again! read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Yam Fries and Shrimp & Pork Dumplings - Canadian (New) Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Great dinner here this Christmas season. They got all 8 of us into a dinner reservation on a weekend evening. The table was perfect. The service was amazing but it did take quite a while to receive our food unfortunately. Sadly Almost 40min-50min after ordering. All the food was excellent. My son said his pizza was one of the best he has ever had. I think there may have been a hot honey on the top to add some sweetness. Sushi was excellent but my other growing son wish he had ordered more food than just that. My husband and I shared the fettuccine and Ceasar. It was very tasty but I do think fettuccine sat a bit under the heat lamp while everyone else's food was being prepared. Tasted a little dry like the cheese wasn't sticking to the noodles anymore. Overall the service was friendly and warm. The food was a little out of the norm (which is wonderful) and delicious. read more

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Other than the clam chowder, which was outstanding, I was not that impressed. Hip, swanky place. Cool nighttime vibe, but the food wasn't all that. Skip the aburi salmon sushi press. There's not much of anything there. Same story on the crispy ribs on the happy hour menu. Almost no meat - mostly dry bones. The staircase down to the bathrooms looks also precarious for anyone who's had a couple drinks! read more

Earls was our first dinner upon our arrival to Victoria. After we checked in to our hotel, we walked around and set our sights on several pubs, some Asian places but couldn't quite decide. Then we saw the menu and 'yuzu calamari' jumped out at us and we were done looking. I would eat a leather belt if it were doused with yuzu. The wait was minimal at 530 pm and we were happy to still have the option to order from the happy hour menu. Solid food, decent prices and great service! We ordered 2 of their sushi presses--wagyu beef and aburi salmon--6 oz steak frites, poke bowl and the aforementioned yuzu calamari and all dishes were fantastic. I had a cocktail, the Tequila Espresso Martini, which I was worried about at first because that's a lot to put on a drink! But it was delicious and went down smoothly and easily, like the rest of that meal. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Wagyu Beef Oshi Press - Canadian (New) Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

What an amazing experience my husband and I had at this Earl's location. We made an Open Table reservation just to be on the safe side. We were seated at an elevated booth within 5-8 minutes of our arrival. Our server was helpful and attentive. The food was amazing! Clean dining area. Clean washrooms. Perfect noise level for conversations. There were multiple hockey games on by the bar and we didn't mind at all. Everything from my steak to my salad to my frites were delicious. read more

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The food was awesome and the service was great. Our waiter Damon provided excellent customer service, he was completely informative and handled all of our needs. As out of towners and first timers as Earls Kitchen we highly recommend. The spinach and artichoke dip was delicious as was the chicken ceasar salad and fettuccine alfredo with chicken. The design of the restaurant is very nice. Great restaurant in Victoria, BC! Hope they open a location in California or Nevada. read more

Stopped in for a quick drink with friends and while the bartenders were great, the hostess crew couldn't be bothered to smile or be welcoming in any way. Not even a polite hi or bye. Good thing the bartenders made up for it! Didn't get any food myself, but my friends got the wings and ribs and enjoyed every bite. The place is very cute and trendy and if I am ever back in Victoria, I will keep this location in mind for food and drinks. read more

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On a Friday night, we went to Earls for dinner. They didn't have a booth available, so we ended up sitting near the kitchen. There was a birthday party happening, and the restaurant was very busy. The atmosphere was lively, but it was hard to have a conversation because of the noise. As soon as the birthday party finished, we saw several mice come out and eat leftovers on the floor. I was very scared, especially when they started coming closer to our table. We informed the staff, but they didn't seem surprised and didn't know what to say. It felt like seeing mice around the kitchen area was normal for them. After that experience, I would never eat there again. It made me wonder how many mice might be around their kitchen, or even inside it. I informed my colleagues and friends, and now I want to share my experience here as well. read more

It was our first time trying Earls on Government Street in Victoria. Seems to attract a younger crowd. Maybe because of the loud speakers blasting out pulsating music/rap music in the bar/lounge area. The music was way too loud for us. Next time we will try the seating in the dining area at the back. It seems more quiet and more like a restaurant back there. This Earls is divided into a bar/lounge area at the front and a dining area which is located at the back by the kitchen. The truffle fries were really good. The clam chowder soup was really good, although the soup was served lukewarm to cold. We had to ask for the clam chowder to be heated up. The clam chowder had a substantial number of clams in it, which we liked. The chicken pasta dish was good. Our server, Shelby, was very nice and very attentive. We appreciated her. If a person is disabled, be aware that the washrooms are located downstairs. Our bill came to $79 before the tip for truffle fries, 2 small cups of clam chowder, and one pasta dish. It is getting expensive to dine out!!! Echoing other reviews, we didn't feel our food order filled us up. We were still hungry after leaving. Maybe we should have tried their Happy Hour for a better deal? We would also add that the 3 TV screens in the bar/lounge area need replacing. The picture on 2 of their TV screens was grainy; on the third TV screen, the pixels were jumping all around on the screen. Doesn't make for a good first impression of the restaurant. We prefer the Earls in the new Brentwood Town Center in Burnaby to this Earls. That Earls is much newer , has better surroundings inside and outside, and doesn't have the irritating loud music. read more

Great food, location, service, and overall atmosphere. I'm surprised that Earl's has gotten any criticism at all, in the past!

We stopped here because tennis was showing on the TVs in the bar area, which was a nice surprise and hard to find. We stayed a long time because of the food was delicious (we barely made happy hour) and drinks were great. We had a margherita pizza, the tofu and sushi tacos (sesame rice paper for the "taco" were great!). The tofu taco was soooooo delicious! The beer and wine selection were good. The kitchen adjusted to my weird allergies, which is greatly appreciated!!! The service was excellent! I wish I was in town longer to return again this trip! read more

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Food good had chicken tacos and kung pao chicken. Drinks good and would highly recommend seeing Norm at bar absolutely awesome!

Server(s): Jack and Brandon Walked in and were seated immediately! Who doesn't love that? It is my wife's birthday eve and we decided to take the first available cruise from the USA to Victoria, Canada. My friends, just as usual we were not disappointed. 50% off all wines we drank not 1 but 2 bottles of the good old "Murphy Goode" Cabernet Sauvignon. Amazing bottle to have with a Ribeye Truffle Butter Steak! Well now that the big secret is out I would like to reassure this place is the next happening restaurant in the area. I know people coming to Canada might hear the title Cactus often. But This is a step forward in the hospitality Industry. Great food, we went with the following and will pretty much recommend you all to try this mix: Ribeye + Truffle Butter steak (Medium is recommended by the chef and if you like it medium rare I would recommend medium). Truffle tortellini with Cajun chicken is a unique but admirable combination. It was a delicious combination if you are up for an adventure. Drinks you all already know we went with the Goode Wine : Murphy Goode California Cabernet Sauvignon. Best mix for the steak and pasta! Overall the food was just amazing, but the service was exceptional. Jack and Brandon really took care of us and made sure my wife and I were well take care of. The restaurant are lucky to have such devoted employees. Thank you all for making our night special! Cheers and hope you all find this review helpful! If you do please like and spread the word! read more

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Excellent taste in food, service is great. Happy hour has very good options for you. Ambiance is elegant, the tables are nice and the bar looks great if you're looking just to enjoy with a drink. read more

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Loved this restaurant in Victoria! Surprisingly good food, good atmosphere, & great service! Definitely will go back if I have a chance to visit Victoria again! read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Hanging out at Earls Kitchen with family! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

We have been coming to this Earl's for a very long time now. Me and my husband absolutely love it. Even when we thought this restaurant could not get greater the service that we received during our last visit was absolutely exceptional and so over the moon and it was all pleasantly delivered by our server, George. Our server George continuously went out of his way to make sure that we were comfortable and that we were enjoying our food and drinks. My husband and I decided to take on the town for my birthday and George made my birthday so extra special. He quickly was able to make a connection to us, which added that extra touch of comfort and personal connection to our dinner, and continued to be an awesome server. I am so glad that the service, the ambiance, and of course the food was amazing during our previous visit. Thankyou George and the rest of the Earls team!!!!! read more

We were on vacation in Victoria and stopped by Earls for lunch. Oh how we wish we live closer and can enjoy Earls more frequent. We sat outside on the patio which was a wonderful beautiful breezy day. I guess most days on Victoria are beautiful so definitely sit outside and enjoy. My husband and I love ordering crab cakes to share as an appetizer. Most restaurants will recommend ordering the entree since it will come with two crab cakes and a salad to enjoy. Earls was the same and we ordered the entree to share. Well, this was a first, they split the entree in two separate plates and made each plate up individually. Not only was the presentation beautiful but these were probably one of our top 5 best crab cakes we have enjoyed!! It was a little different since it had corn but it was delicious. The sauce was delicious and the side salad just complimented everything on the plate. We ordered the tuna ahi poke and a salmon Caesar salad. Since we were in Victoria, we were enjoying the fresh seafood. My ahi tuna poke was delicious and done right. The rice was sushi rice which many restaurants do not do in their bowls. My husband loved his salad and just kept complimenting how delicious and happy he was for ordering it. The staff was very attentive and nice. My husband is happy when his drinks are continuously filled and he does not need to request for a refill on his Arnold Palmer. Earls was spot on for my husband. We both loved all of the dishes that we ordered at Earls. Definitely a place to eat if you are in Victoria. read more

Great food! Fair pricing and awesome service at this Victoria Earls location. We were able to order the salads and add the 3oz sirloin steaks to add some protein for our dinner. After a long and fun day walking in Victoria, this meal was Very satisfying! read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Cesar steak salad - Canadian (New) Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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I've always wanted to try Earls but just never got to it until I was in Victoria, and I definitely wish I had it earlier! I tried their steak and sushi and it was really good! The portion size was just right for me. The cost was definitely on the expensive side but I think it's worth it. They always seem to be busy though so I would recommend making reservations or coming earlier. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Canadian (New) Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

We had an incredible experience at Earls on our last night in Victoria. John was our server and he was amazing! He suggested the Princess Diana cocktail when I shared that I love Empress gin. It was the best gin cocktail I had the entire trip! Although not on the menu, I strongly recommend you order it if you like gin cocktails. Food was also superb - spinach dip shareable, tortellini, steak - just a few of the dishes we ate. And our amazing server ended our night with the Mountain Shaft cocktail. It was absolutely delicious! Service was outstanding and so was the food and drinks. Highly recommend!! read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Princess Diana - Canadian (New) Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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The atmosphere was great, and the food was displayed beautifully. When we arrived, we were seated right away without reservation. read more

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When you walk into this place the music is sonloud that it makes you want to leave. If they would just turn down the music so people could talk and not have to yell it would make the place so much better. The food was very good. I had the jumbo crab cakes. They were delicious. The dessert was good but not great. The service was very good. Waitress was friendly, professional, and prompt. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Jumbo crab cakes with fennel and greens and a sauce. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Warmly greeted at the door and seated outdoor. Visiting with friends from Seattle who have a dog with them - was pleasantly surprised that Earls is dog friendly. Cheyanne was our server and proceeded great service including getting a plastic bowl of water for the little dog. Top marks for Cheyanne! Food was stunningly prepared and delicious. Compliments to the chef! read more

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The service was understandably slow due to the large amount of customers. The interior was relatively well decorated, with plenty of tvs to keep you distracted. The food was average, although they did come in large servings. read more

ive been having the hunan for as long as its been on the menu. This weakass bland bowl of nothing is a disgrace to the dish. only writing a review because i was refused my money back. read more

Earls was fun! We got here just in time for happy hour! We enjoyed the special Moscow Mule and the appetizers (lobster tostada and sushi roll). Both dishes were great and perfect for sharing! read more

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So good! The drinks here are really good for happy hour and the happy hour food is really delicious and satisfying as well. This restaurant is nice looking and has a more upscale classy vibe to it. The ambiance makes me feel like Im on a fancy date. The servers here are really nice and fun too. They make you feel right at home. Every time I go somewhere in Canada, I always go to Earls because I really enjoy the food and drinks here. read more

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We had a delicious lunch here. The roast beef sliders were delicious and the clam chowder is amazing. The staff of Hannah, Isabelle, and Lucas made for a special time and escape from the rain. Highly recommended. read more

lovely atmosphere, head there and enjoy the patio! food is delicious and the beer is ice cold!

Good cocktails served fast. Nice decor. Great staff. BEST crab cakes ever I've ever had!!

We wandered around town trying to figure out where to eat on a Sunday, and happened upon this place. We'd walked by several times and it was always busy. After viewing the menu, I can see why - the menu was outstanding for a variety of people. They had an entire "plant based" section of the menu and some of their items were vegan. yay! The interior is also very well designed. The plush couches, chairs, and booths in rich colors give this place a modern, hip vibe. The server was also very knowledgeable when I asked about modifying a vegan dish, making sure I knew the noodles I was substituting would have egg in them. Very impressive. The buffalo cauliflower was the bomb - best thing we had while dining here. read more

Food was good especially the clam chowder. Had a pretty decent beer selection. I would go again.

Mice everywhere !!!they said they were working on the problem and continued to serve with them all over the place ...gross

We walked in and were seated right away! The atmosphere inside is nice, and the outdoor seating is lovely. Overall, this was not our favorite experience. The service was slow and our meals were very average. We noticed the people seated around us struggling to get service too, and we pointed our server in their direction when we finally had her attention. Two people in our group ordered the clam chowder, and one bowl tasted burnt...it may have been scraped from the bottom of the pan. We were not upset, but it was not edible, and by the time we flagged our waitress down, everyone else at the table was done eating. The server apologized and brought a fresh bowl of soup, but I was not impressed. It was late for another bowl of soup, and we were still charged. I feel like the restaurant did not take pride in their food or service, and no one cared about our experience. It was our least favorite dinning experience during our vacation. read more

Coconut mint marg is to die for! Sounds crazy but totally mixed perfectly! Might travel all the way back from the states just for this marg! read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Coconut mint marg is to die for!Sounds crazy but totally perfectly mixed!Might travel all the way back from the states just for this marg! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

We had a fantastic night at Earls! The staff were super friendly, and the food and drinks were fantastic, and the restaurant was clean and modern, like you would expect from an Earls! We went to this location the night before our wedding. When the staff was made aware of our upcoming wedding, we had multiple servers and managers come to our table to congratulate us. To top it off, they gave us a celebratory drink and dessert as well as a vase with flowers! They truly went above and beyond and made our evening special! Thank you so much everybody at Earls Victoria. Also a specific shoutout to our server Arthur! read more

As out-of-towners looking for a place to have a bit of lunch on a recent May Friday afternoon (via cruise ship), we found ourselves wandering and looking at menus, due to having our cellphones turned off because of out-of-country rates. So this Yelper couldn't rely on Yelp. Didn't know what was a chain and what wasn't. Just knew this place looked good. Appealed to us and we went in. This is where we quickly learned that the Southeast US is not the only place that you have to avoid SWEET tea. We ordered iced tea, thinking we didn't have to say UNsweetened. Oh well, it was good anyway. After perusing the menu, we decided to share a Bronx burger. (not trying to be cheap, just only so hungry). Great choice! (see food porn pics). They were kind enough to bring this to us already split and it was a beauty! Tasted even better! We had no clue until we saw the Earls name later that this was even a chain of sorts. In this case, chain means doing something so right that it is repeated. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Half of a Bronx Burger & Fries - Canadian (New) Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Service was good. Food was fast but cold we had brunch. Eggs were a little under cooked for a omelette flavour was good but gave me a stomach afterward. read more

Had the Yucatán chicken tacos. If you like a little spice they are awesome. We sat at the bar and the waitresses were fast and attentive. We have come to Victoria several times for a weekend away and always find we hit Earles at least once. The energy of the restaurant is upscale and lively. They sell a cookbook and I know why. The food is great! read more