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    McRae's

    3.3 (37 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Burnt salmon
    Nour B.

    Unfortunately after ordering a take out and getting home, I found out that I got a piece of heavily burnt salmon that has a texture of a rock over a bed of salad that I didn't order. I ordered salmon burger without the bun. The burger comes with toppings that were not in the salad which was just some greens, sprouts and 1 cherry tomato. I called to check what happened and I was told the kitchen must have got confused and that the manager will give me a call to see what they can do. I never got a response back. I'm still not sure how a piece of salmon can be treated this way and even such a small portion for a main meal order that also got mixed up.

    One of my favourite things about McRae's: their amazing Caesars!
    Simon L.

    McRae's is really heckin' good. It's an extremely common suggestion from me and I'm not ashamed to say that I have brought almost every person that has visited me in Victoria here for lunch or dinner at some point. I absolutely love their Caesars and their pulled pork burrito and I could probably tell you over half the items on the menu off the top of my head (I would say all of them but honestly, McRae's changes their menu a LOT). Alright, let's get into it: The menu has a great mash-up of classic comfort food, pub eats, and unique items. From New Orleans Po'Boys to Curry Falafel Wraps (one of my personal favs and a great vegetarian option), there's going to be something for everyone. However, as I said earlier, their constant menu changes are quite hard to keep up with, even for someone who frequents McRae's as much as I do. Additionally, sometimes they outright remove items that I reeeally like and although I know they're probably good business decisions, I just miss the Spinach and Artichoke dip SO MUCH. McRae's has an amazing vibe, communicated through their wood cabin-esque furnishings and decorations, lovely patio (perfect for Summer get-togethers with friends!) and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. I mean, even when the music isn't live, the playlist that they have on is rockin' but nothing beats the guitar, harmonica, and vocals of a weekend night at McRae's. Have to add a disclaimer though: I wouldn't recommend going in for a highly conversational dinner around these times because it gets LOUD inside. Wow, writing this has me longing for Summer days on the McRae's patio with good friends and a Caesar in hand... Sunshine come sooner!

    Yam fries
    Stephanie D.

    Definitely a decent place for drinks and food. They've got a good menu selection of sandwiches, wraps, burgers, wings, and the like. Should be something for everyone. Really good atmosphere indoors- good if you're looking for a sports pub, or want to take your date out, or even for a family outing. Their patio is great- sun spots if you'd like, or shady cooler spots for the taking. Mac and cheese def used to be better- had more of a crusty bake to it before, but now it seems more run of the mill creamier Mac and cheese mixed together in a stove top pot. One of the few pubs outside of the DT area, so definitely stop by if you want a change of scenery. Overall, good eats and bevies at affordable prices! Nothing mind blowing but your taste buds will still thank you!

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    Always enjoy going to Mcreas. The staff are friendly, the vibe is great while the food and drinks are resonable priced.

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    Good food, good service and good atmosphere. Seems that the hidden secret in Victoria isn't that hidden anymore. Highly recommend it!

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    Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Very nice local pub. Oh and good beer on tap too!

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    However, I'm not eating meat these days, so I strayed from my usual and got the curry falafel wrap.

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    4.2(71 reviews)
    3.8 km
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    I am giving the overall bar a 5! It's a super fun bar located right off the major street in…read moreVictoria. I was visiting for only 4 short hours. We wanted to grab a beer and head back to the boat. The atmosphere is super fun. We were greeted right away and I was overwhelmed with the beer list. The server let me try a few. I don't think she heard me because it was a little loud. I ended up getting a beer I wasn't a fan of. I'm not one to send things back so I drank what I had. 1 star for the beer I had. This place has MANY drinks to try from. I didn't see a food menu. They might have one. I also didn't see a physical menu, it was scanned from the bar. Still recommend going here!

    Our group decided they wanted to try a local pub while we were in Victoria for our last night of…read morethe cruise. After a quick search on Yelp we settled on The Churchill so they could try several different local beers. I opted for the featured cocktail of the month Into The Wild with blackberry gin, blueberry liqueur, honey, lemon & orange bitters. I thought it was really good, smooth but potent. When visiting Canada, I thought it was mandatory to get the Poutine - Beer battered fries, squeaky cheese curds, homemade beef gravy. Very filling and did not disappoint. The rest of the family liked their choices (Nashville Hot Grilled Chicken Burgers, Pulled Jackfruit Bun) as well. We sat in a large booth instead of at the bar like most of the regulars and locals. Service was a little slow but would not keep me from coming back.

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    Block Kitchen + Bar - You'll know it when you see it.

    Block Kitchen + Bar

    4.6(65 reviews)
    3.7 km
    Locally owned & operated
    Vegetarian friendly

    Drove down from courtenay to meet with a friend to go to the…read moreCity & Colour show and she suggested the Block as she had been before. Ambiance was great - super warm and welcoming which was magnified by the host. Super lovely. Then the wait staff. Whoever is hiring/training is doing a great job! Not drinking right now but the cocktail menu was super tempting. Every menu item sounded great. We got some help on ordering from our servers and Tanya picked ones she had enjoyed before. We also sat right beside the pick up window so it was fun seeing food come out! The food was fantastic. See pictures for what we ordered. Not sure if I can remember the names of everything but it was a perfect combo!!

    So straight up this place went and took us to places we hadn't been prior to eating at the Block…read more Overall a very enjoyable experience for sure, but you cannot pigeonhole this place, which is a very good thing! We are big fans of traditional fare, but the Block is a place we are so glad we experienced and will certainly return utilizing the knowledge we garnered during our first experience. A big thank you to for helping us through picking one price fixe January exploration of your local restaurants and filling it with other ala carte additions. As we often do we ordered far too much food, wanting to explore everything off a menu that is far reaching. Not sure if our additions worked with the price fixe menu, but we sure enjoyed checking everything out. The interior is interesting with the addition of structural steel in the space to keep this heritage building (I think) standing tall for a few generations. We sure hope it's still here for a long while and will most likely come again the next time we are in Victoria. That is saying a lot as there are a wide range of restaurants in the neighbourhood, but you do want to check the Block out!

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    Block Kitchen + Bar - From local craft beers to exotic cocktails, we have a drink for you and that special someone.

    From local craft beers to exotic cocktails, we have a drink for you and that special someone.

    Block Kitchen + Bar - Duck Spring Rolls with Nam Jim sauce.

    Duck Spring Rolls with Nam Jim sauce.

    Block Kitchen + Bar - Admiral Sho Cauliflower with marinated and fried cauliflower bites, General Tso sauce, sesame, chili thread.

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    Good Ovening - Pan-Fried Chicken Udon

    Good Ovening

    4.2(18 reviews)
    3.7 km

    I found this place on Yelp, as I wouldn't have found it otherwise. It's a bit off the beaten track…read morefrom the touristy harbor area. The restaurant is on the smaller side. Restrooms are located upstairs, and there are no elevators, so it is not wheelchair accessible. Yelp waitlist and Yelp Reservations are available on the app, so I made a reservation and the host greeted and seated us as soon as we entered. The vibe is fun, they have a great playlist playing in the background, and a big drink menu. The food menu is pretty big, and they specialize in Korean style roasted chicken. We ordered: * Rose Pasta Appetizer - could've been an entree. It was so good and my favorite dish of everything we ordered. The sauce was so good, we saved the leftover sauce on the plate to dip our roasted chicken. 5/5 * Pan Fried Chicken Noodle - basically yakisoba noodles. Decent but a bit bland. 3/5 * Butter Curry Roasted Chicken - came with Korean rice cakes on top. 4/5. Chicken was tender and I loved that it was boneless. * Spicy Chili Roasted Chicken - we originally wanted the Volcano flavor, but the server warned us that it was really spicy, and suggested the spicy chili instead. We enjoyed the flavor of this one more than the curry one. So good! 5/5 Our server was super nice, and food came out quick! I highly recommend stopping by if you're craving some good chicken!!

    We came here for dinner with some local friends while visiting Victoria. I wasn't expecting much at…read morefirst. I mean it's just oven roasted chicken, but the experience was great. We were seated right away when we got there, and there were 8 of us. I got the soy garlic. The sauce absorbed by the rice roll was so good. The chicken was delicious, cooked to the right tenderness, not dry. Our friend also suggested the Gimmari, so we got some to share. Those were interesting and good as well, but I enjoyed the chicken and rice roll more. The server was attentive, and the food didn't take long. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a casual dining place.

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    Good Ovening - 09.05.23 spacious dining room

    09.05.23 spacious dining room

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    Spicy Chili Chicken

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    Big Bad John's - Bar area and decor

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    4.1(71 reviews)
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    You don't walk into Big Bad John expecting refinement--but even by dive bar standards, this place…read morefeels less like a throwback and more like it's been left behind. There's no warmth waiting for you here. No charm to soften the edges. Just a small bar, guarded--literally--by a security presence, and a room filled with heavy, worn wooden booths that have seen better decades. Not years--decades. Look up, and you'll find the signature décor: a ceiling crowded with women's undergarments. Bras, mostly. Some scrawled with messages, others just hanging there, collecting time and dust in equal measure. The occasional pair of panties or something more adventurous makes an appearance, but the effect isn't quirky so much as... committed. Committed to a theme that's long overstayed its welcome. Dust is part of the aesthetic here, whether intentional or not. It clings to everything, including those ceiling relics, turning what might once have felt playful into something closer to a time capsule you're not sure should've been opened. And yet--there's life in the room. The ambiance, somehow, is still jovial. People are laughing, drinks are flowing, and there's a certain unspoken agreement among patrons to just go with it. The drinks are surprisingly cheap by Victoria standards, which certainly helps smooth over some of the rougher edges. And then there are the peanuts--toss the shells on the floor, no one's judging. In fact, it's encouraged. It's chaotic, a little grimy, and unapologetically itself. For me, it's a one-and-done. The kind of place you visit once, take in the spectacle, and check the box. But talk to the regulars, and you'll hear a different story. For them, this isn't a relic--it's a ritual. A place that hasn't changed, and that's exactly the point. Whether that's endearing or exhausting probably depends on how much nostalgia you're willing to drink with your beer. Cheers...

    Fun dive bar. Atmosphere is great. They have a full menu able to order and can make just about…read moreany drink that you want. Free peanuts when you get there and you throw the husks on the floors. Definitely worth a stop.

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