Great service, amazing seafood chowder and perfect Guinness!…read more Ambiance is lovely and place is dog friendly! Definitely check out!

Stopped at this charming pub-style restaurant on the way to the ferries. The gardens were adorable…read moreand a really cute touch for this tucked-away gem. The servers were so friendly and welcoming, and the chowder is to DIE for. The burger wasn't my favorite, but it wasn't bad; the seafood chowder just really overshadowed it. If you want more than just soup, I highly recommend getting it as a replacement for fries with a handheld. My partner got the beef dip and that was an excellent sandwich, tender and well-seasoned. If you're on your way in or out of the Swartz Bay terminal, this is an excellent stop for a solid meal near the coast with charming decor.

This place is so good that we had just 2 nights in Poer Angeles and we went back again the 2nd…read morenight. Great food, very nice service.

Really enjoyed this. My fly fishing guide, a local, recommended it. If it's nice day, grab a…read morespot outside. Service was lovely as was the food, much of it locally sourced.

I think I have to bump up the stars since my last beer experience here…read more On our latest trip to our northern neighbor we had another beer from Driftwood that we immensely enjoyed. That beer was the Spiff Corn Lager. It was such a refreshing beverage to have as we were ready to get out of the hot mugginess of summer. Flavor features with this delightful beer are a natural sweetness along with crispness and a clean finish. The beer is very light bodied and extremely persuasive in having you get another one.

We researched before traveling and knew we needed to stop by for a Fat Tug IPA for my partner. We…read morehad a round then a group of people who had already drank away enough of their inhibitions for the day sat down next to us: we opted to leave. As I paid the tab they were asked to leave. We opened a second tab and were so glad we did. We truly had a lovely time. The staff were thoughtful and offered great and friendly service. By dealing with an uncomfortable situation they made us feel comfortable staying for a second round. If we lived here, we'd be back! I loved the raspberry sour! So light and refreshing!

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!"

Casual indoor table service with diner standards. Great for breakfast. Friendly service. Recommend…read morethe Eggs Benedict: the Diner Classic version has some sweet onions which go well with the tangy hollandaise. The eggs they use have deep orange yolks that give all the egg dishes a nice color. The diner is on Government & Courtney upstairs of the Burger King.

Frankie's Modern Diner was a nice casual place to stop by for dinner. We had a reservation for…read moredinner on a weekday, but there were hardly anyone in during prime meal time. The atmosphere was alright with dimmer lighting than other similar places which was nice for the mood, and the place was surprisingly louder than expected for the little people that were there. The waitress we had was friendly and nice, but also came by frequently to ask if we were done looking at the menu, with our food, wanting the bill. It felt very rushed despite there not being many other customers in the area. We were only in the restaurant for about 45 minutes today. The food was mediocre. I had the fried chicken and waffles, which looked good but tasted generic. The fried chicken was a bit dry and just tasted like it was seasoned with salt and pepper and that's about it. The waffle tasted like something anyone could make at home. My friend had the Caesar salad, which was drenched in sauce but otherwise looked alright. Overall, the food is on the pricier side, relative to the portion size being served. Expect to spend at least $30 to be full, not including drinks and dessert.

I was very hungry for the mussels,this was very different from local island and never had mussels…read morethis size,very tasty

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE Good food, good service - the price is…read moreabout the same as other steakhouses (so you're not paying extra for the view/location) - the only drawback really is if you're driving here - best wishes finding parking on the nearby streets/parking garages as it can be busy during tourist season! === 2. FOOD Tomahawk Steak ($196) You need to wait 45 minutes but if you and 2-3 friends can wait, it's tender and worth it! Side: Brussels Sprouts ($13) Interesting how they serve just the leaves here (no stems). I found the cheese topping a little too much but some others at our table enjoyed them. Side: Sautéed Mushrooms ($14) They were good, but the portion size was underwhelming as everyone at the table noticed. Calamari ($22) A good appetizer to share; this was something we would all do again/ Lobster Seafood Feast ($194) Clams, mussels, salmon, shrimp, scallops, crab cakes, and of course, a lobster to booth - it's likely best shared between 4 people, but it's pretty good (see picture)! It came with potatoes and vegetables which were cooked well. Caesar Salad ($18) Shareable between 2 people, this was tasty. Kid's Meal - Grilled Cheese Sandwich ($14.50) It may be a little disappointing considering the price (drink is still optional) but they did use thick-slice Texas Toast and the fries were from fresh potatoes. Missouri Buttercake ($15.50) The good folks of Missouri are lucky to enjoy this tasty treat! === 3. SERVICE We had a lady from Ireland serve us and she was fantastic and patient with our large group and my little one! === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's a little on the dark side like all steakhouses and a little cramped in that I would not bring our baby stroller in here unless we really had to. Wheelchair's may or may not ingress not fit easily. Beyond that, the envvironment what clean and not unlike many darker-toned steakhouses around the continent. Parking is the big challenge - during tourist season in Victoria, you may be hard-pressed to find a street spot or decently priced parking garage in downtown Victoria!

One of the best bars I have been to in a while, I was surprised to slip right in for a table of 4…read moreon a beautiful June Saturday night. All the drinks we had were top notch and unlike others I've had anywhere else. My favorites were the Lost Luggage and Pingu Club. The server was attentive and knowledgeable as he was the creator of a handful of them on the menu.

Humboldt was a perfect stop for a drink before dinner. I love the ambience - dark, soft lighting,…read moreplush seating. It reminded me of cocktail bars in NYC. Our server was super knowledgeable and we loved our drinks. I'd go back in a heartbeat!

Bartholomew's was a great little find at the DoubleTree!…read more Hubs and I enjoyed the quaint outdoor patio, complete with some very vocal local seagulls providing the soundtrack. We split the house salad and the Ultimate Burger with fries--plenty of tasty food for two. Hubs also enjoyed a perfectly poured nitro Guinness, which earned bonus points. Our server, Katelyn, was friendly and attentive, and the relaxed patio ambiance made for an easy, enjoyable meal. Would I come back? Yup!

I think I've fallen in love. I am staying around the corner & saw their gluten free fish & chip…read moreoption online & had to give it a try. Being a gluten free girly, I always have high hopes for gluten free fish & chips but am typically let down by the result. Today, my friends, was the turning of the tables. A new day. The chips weren't anything to write home about but they played the traditional "chip" role, perfectly. The fish? I cannot even begin to explain how delicious, crisp, fresh, flavorful & delectable these two pieces of fish were. If these bad boys were triple the amount to purchase, I'd do it again & again. I can't wait to come back to Barholomews & recommend to anyone that visits Victoria. Bless the hands who created this dish, amen.