We really enjoyed our dinner. The food was quite good and reasonably priced. The patio had a…read moregreat view and the service was great.

Great view, awesome menu and friendly service. Outside seating overlooking the water. Not far from…read morethe Galloping Goose.

10000/10! First bite in Victoria, BC. Absolutely amazing experience. Wonderful service and even…read morebetter food. My favorite dishes are the steamed clams and garlic shrimps.

The ambiance is a bit crowded. The service was meh. The food was disappointing. We just wanted a…read moresnack between meals so we got a charcuterie board. It seemed like the meat was dried out like it had been sitting out on the board all day and had a funny aftertaste. My wife's overpriced mixed drink was mostly ice. Don't waste your time.

Atmosphere- lovely. Would give it a 4.6. Warm, whimsical, quiet enough to have a conversation but…read morevibrant as well. Service - the right amount of attentiveness. Knowledgeable staff. Really nice people. Easy 5. The food was good. The olives were excellent quality. Wondered how they would be warmed - warmth accentuates the silkiness. The squid was really lovely. Not overcooked and plated well. The aguachile was enjoyable, the acids well balanced. 4+ We enjoyed a glass of Pinot Noir - good call by the waitress!

Upscale Taperia. Good wine and beer selection. Not much on the alcohol free menu. Double down on…read morethe octopus and skip the rockfish.

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!

This venue is truly a different experience. Not only was it my first time trying yerba mate, but…read morethe live music was great! The lighting really adds a nice, mysterious ambiance to the venue. For drinks, we tried the kombucha, the yerba mate kombucha fusion, and the nitro horchata mocktail. The horchata was really good; refreshing, creamy, and light, at all the same time! I would highly recommend. I also tried the garrapinadas, which were excellently seasoned and caramelized. The lime gave the caramel a really nice kick! We were able to catch the Alec Shaw performance that night, and the performance was absolutely amazing. The energy in the room, the acoustics, and obviously the performers themselves, provided an amazing experience for everyone. I would highly recommend visiting Mateada if you are looking for some authentic South American food, tasty drinks, and great music!

Amazing service, truly inspiring drinks, excellent ambiance and a staff who really takes pride in…read moretheir work. Miss this experience at your own expense.

It is a brave thing to open a new restaurant during a pandemic but I am so glad that Rain Dogs took…read morethe chance! This is my new favourite downtown eatery! Wonderful decor, amazing art, great music - but most importantly a fabulous menu. We tried everything in the dinner menu and nothing disappointed. It is impossible to name a favourite. The duck tortellini and the accompanying sauce was so delicious; the pulpo was cooked to perfection; the salmon melted in your mouth. The bread (baked in-house) was as bread should be. The wine selection was impressive and the Gun Street Girl cocktail is my new favourite! Have decided to make Rain Dogs Wine Bar our weekly date night restaurant. Check it out!!!!

I'm new to visiting Victoria and have been making my way through the varied and highly touted…read morelatest and greatest bars and eateries. Was it the attention? Was it the wine list? Was it the menu? I loved all of it. It will be my first stop each and every time I visit. Bar none.

Loved the beer, best ever & they were always expanding their very interesting & tasty brews ,…read morebartenders, atmosphere, quiet conversations open view of vast fields, airport runway, & hanger dogs. Outdoor seating was added plus. They used to have music, too. But wait! IT CLOSED!! So disappointed.

Great local brewery with a good assortment of beers on tap, including sours, stout, blonde and IPA…read more They also sell paninis, and chips. Highly recommend the chicken pesto panini!!!

Came in for breakfast just after opening on a Saturday and we had an awesome meal. Great lattes,…read moreand a menu that is small but has something for everyone made ordering easy. I had the tuna melt (yes it's not necessarily a breakfast food but I don't think there's such thing as a bad time for a tuna melt) and my breakfast buddy had the eggs benedict with avocado. While I do love a standard tuna melt, I did thoroughly enjoy Bishop Block's version, which is extra dilly on thick focaccia. Their focaccia is awesome, and the whole thing feels incredibly indulgent. I have a big appetite generally but this tuna melt actually broke me. I actually saved half of it for lunch later, which actually makes the $22 price of the sandwich seem reasonable. I got mine with fruit, which definitely helped to cut the richness of the sandwich. My breakfast buddy really enjoyed his eggs benedict and actually said it was the best one he'd had ever. Granted, he rarely eats an eggs benny so who knows if he can even remember the last time he had one. Either way, it was really good. Is it $24 good? Maybe not on a regular basis, but as a treat, sure. Service here is friendly and welcoming, and food comes out fast. Definitely a must visit for breakfast in the area.

We popped in for brunch and wow the food was amazing! Honestly, I'm running out of words to…read moredescribe how good it was. I love that the menu is simple and focused, yet everything is made so well. The ambiance was amazing as well. The restaurant is located inside the hotel lobby, which gives it a cozy, charming atmosphere that makes the dining experience feel unique. We ordered the Bishop Breakfast and the French Toast. We assumed the French Toast would be a smaller portion, but we were pleasantly surprised it was huge! It could easily be shared between two people. The breakfast was also a generous portion and could easily be split as well. Everything tasted fresh and was absolutely worth it. The French Toast practically melts in your mouth, and the breakfast was just as delicious. The service was wonderful too. Our server was attentive, kind, and made sure we had everything we needed. Definitely a must-try brunch spot. We'll be back!

My husband and I really enjoyed our Saturday night visit to The In Between in Port Townsend. While…read moreit's billed as a speakeasy, there is no gimmicky password or secret door, which is honestly a relief. To get to The In Between, you simply go through the main entrance to the Sirens Pub building, but instead of heading into the pub go up one flight of stairs. We checked in at the bar and seated ourselves, and then were quickly greeted with menus and water. We very much got the sense that while the folks here take cocktails very seriously, they don't take themselves overly seriously. There's no unnecessary pretense, and no need to be an expert to enjoy your time here. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, which made us feel so at ease. That plus the comfortable space, dim lighting, and perfect noise level (not eerily quiet, but no so loud that you couldn't have a conversation with the person in front of you) made for a lovely experience. We each nursed a delicious drink -- a mezcal cocktail for me and a straight up spirit for him (we enjoyed that they feature local producers!) -- while enjoying each other's company and the excellent atmosphere here. What more could you ask for?

The pistachio gelato, cream of coconut, pineapple tiki drink here is incredible. My tastebuds all…read morelit up at that nutty savory sweet flavor. And the copper straw for that drink suited it perfectly, really brought out the ice cream coldness in each sip. Alas this wasn't my drink, but my wife's. I had the sotol cocktail and that was smoky and interesting too. Vibes were immaculate here for the weekend night I went. The gold and art deco furnishing with the varied lighting and green-gold wallpaper, along with the unexpectedly detailed wood carvings under the bar were great. Plus the relaxed but bassy music selection added to the lounge experience. Very happy, hope I can return and order the pistachio drink for myself. Fast service, no complaints.

Straight Outta Compton serves locally sourced food. These guys are open later hours and are VERY…read morereasonably priced. Happy to support Sooke locals.