Tried this place while on vacation and the burgers did not disappoint . Cute ambiance and small…read morerestaurant with a friendly staff. EATS - Salmon burger - like a fish filet but x 1000, the salmon was juicy and flavorful with their take on a tartar sauce, like wow- probably the best fish burger I've ever had! Beef burger- my husband got this and I had a few bites, also moist and full of flavor- a perfect original beef burger.

The chicken burger was about a 3.5/5. It was fairly soggy and overly breaded. The salad was…read morefantastic though.

We had a beautiful night here, the food was amazing and the service was even better. My whole…read morefamily came and we all loved it so much!

An absolute gem of a French restaurant. The food was delicious from start to finish -- beautifully…read moreprepared, comforting, and full of flavour without feeling pretentious. The atmosphere is relaxed and intimate, making it the kind of place where you immediately want to settle in for the evening. The wine selection was excellent, with thoughtful recommendations that paired perfectly with the meal. What truly made the experience special was the warm, personal service from the chef and partner, who created such a welcoming and genuine dining experience. A lovely spot for a long dinner with good conversation and great wine.

This is for the owner. The food was very good. The service was very good. But ...we had 4 of us for…read morea special night out ... $750. And the table next to us was so exceptionally loud that we couldn't hear each other for most of the dinner. That shouldn't happen at such a special restaurant and situation - and if it does - the GM should take action to resolve the situation. No one did - but a lot of people were also affected. Thought you should know - Doug

Wow what a great experience. Would go all the time if I lived closer. It's a must stop and…read moreexperience. Reservation required.

We sat outside. It had a beautiful patio. It was very relaxing. I ordered their brussels sprouts…read moreand they were absolutely delicious. The seafood chowder was very good and so was the hamburger. Fair price and good food I would definitely come back.

An expensive chowder contained a few token pits of seafood, hard to find in a runny, flavourless…read morestock. The soup came with tough, dry, focaccia (it was supposed to come with garlic toast. Focaccia would have been fine had it been fresh.) The server was pleasant, the problem is the kitchen.

I took my partner here for his birthday. He had never had French food before (I eat it OFTEN) and…read morewanted to try the steak especially. We ordered quite a few items, the beef tartare, the French onion soup, the chicken liver pate, he got the rib eye and I got the duck confit. The tartare and French onion soup were both out standing. Delicious. The chicken liver pate was a good portion and also quite tasty. The steak was good but not phenomenal and for 96 dollars it should have been. The duck confit was bad. Too salty and so dry. I had one bite, took it to go and threw it in the trash. We had a cocktail each and two beers each. The service was pretty slow and not super attentive and missed things. The bill came to 400 dollars. I personally wouldn't go back, I live in Vancouver and there are so many better restaurants. Maybe this place is good for Victoria? My partner had a good time still and that's what mattered And finally we didn't order dessert but it was my partners birthday and they gave him a candle that was just on a little plate... most places will have a small dessert or something that they provide for birthdays. It was really tacky and made the whole evening seem a little cheap and odd.

There's a certain romance people expect when they step into a French brasserie--the low hum of…read moreconversation, the clink of glasses, a dimly lit room that whispers rather than shouts. Brasserie L'Ecole leans hard into that mood. Maybe a little too hard. Look, I get it. Lighting can be seductive. It can soften edges, blur imperfections, make everyone feel like they're in on something intimate and vaguely cinematic. But there's a fine line between ambiance and obscurity, and this place crosses it with confidence. When the room is dark enough that you're squinting to make out what's on your plate--when you can't even appreciate the color of the food you're about to eat--you start to wonder who this is really for. Diners? Or vampires? And then the food arrives. Let's talk about the French onion soup gratinée--the kind of dish that should feel like a warm, savory embrace. Deep, rich broth. Sweet, slow-cooked onions. That molten cap of cheese pulling apart in long, indulgent strands. Instead, what lands in front of you is a salt delivery system disguised as comfort food. A few spoonfuls in and your palate is already waving the white flag. It's not nuanced, not layered--just aggressively, relentlessly salty. A blunt instrument where a scalpel should be. You start thinking about wine. You *want* wine. But then reality kicks in: what's the point? Pairing anything with this level of salinity feels like pouring a decent bottle straight into the ocean. Whatever subtlety, whatever character the wine might have had--it doesn't stand a chance. Then comes the brasserie burger. In theory, a reliable fallback. In practice? More of the same. Heavy-handed seasoning that bulldozes everything else on the plate. After the soup, it's not just overkill--it's a slog. Each bite feels like work. Finishing it becomes less about enjoyment and more about stubbornness. By the end of the meal, you're not lingering over dessert or debating another glass. You're reaching for water. Lots of it. The kind of deep, desperate hydration that feels less like refreshment and more like recovery. Like you've just spent an afternoon face down on the shores of the Dead Sea. There's a good restaurant hiding in here somewhere; since the service is spot on, buried beneath the darkness, buried beneath the salt. But as it stands, the experience feels less like a Parisian escape and more like a test of endurance. Cheers or Jeers.. .up to you.

Beautiful Place in Victoria. Stunning view of the Pacific ocean inlet. The staff went beyond our…read moreexpectation. Very polite and quick and the food was phenomenal and huge portions. The desert was off the charts. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in Vancouver Island.

My wife and I enjoyed an exceptional dining experience this evening at Alpina Restaurant at the…read moreEyrie Resort. From the moment we arrived until the end of the evening, everything was outstanding. We began with the warm sourdough loaf and the cream of cauliflower soup--both absolutely delicious. For our main course, we each had the 7 oz. beef tenderloin served with fresh seasonal vegetables, and it was cooked to perfection. To finish, we shared the classic tiramisu with an Americano, which was the perfect ending to a truly memorable meal. The quality of the food, the presentation, and the attention to detail were all first-class. Equally impressive was the service. Julie was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, ensuring every aspect of our evening was enjoyable without ever being intrusive. A heartfelt thank you to the entire Alpina team for creating such a wonderful dining experience, and special thanks to the manager, Graham, whose leadership is clearly reflected in the excellence of both the cuisine and the service.

The food was the BEST part!…read more We saw this on Yelp as we were visiting the area for the first time. We started off with Poutine and Island Museels! These were delicious! And some of the best poutine we've ever had! I got the tuna Niçoise salad and my bf got the chicken Parmesan. We were both super satisfied! Our server is originally from Seattle and we got to talking about life in Seattle and how she had moved to B.C. She was super friendly!

We are from The States visiting family and took our niece out to lunch. Nice bar and grill off the…read moreHighway which appears very popular with the locals. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. We started out with the poutine because my husband and I have never had it. Eat it while it is hot and the fries still crispy. Loved it! This could be my meal. My husband and I got the fish and fries. The type of cod was highly recommended by our family. Not as impressed, however, good meal. It comes with slaw, not creamy, not vinegary...different from what we are used to.

Reached there starving after a long day of travel from seattle,WA. Couldn't have been happier to…read morefind this place with freshly prepared warm food. The sandwiches, sides, salads everything was superb. Happy hour was cherry on top. Lovely service. Our fav was the burrata salad.

VERY good grilled cheese gourmet sandwich, and the Peruvian fries were awesome. If only my stomach…read morewas as big as my eyes, because YUM. Well worth the trip. Staff were wonderful and welcoming. I had a lovely time. Kitschy decor, ambiance akin to the places you'd see along Main St in Vancouver.