My husband and I stayed at the Hotel Grand Pacific for 3 nights. Our first night dined from the…read moremore limited menu of Fathom and neither of us were pleased. My spouse had the chuck and brisket/bacon burger with fries. The chef would not prepare it medium but well done only. Complaints were a dry, possibly pre formed and frozen meat patty...the veggies were necessary for moisture. I had the buttermilk chicken "schnitzel" with fennel salad and potatoes. The fennel salad consisted of 2 1/2 thin shaves of fennel. The potatoes were good. The chicken was most likely 3 oz and pounded literally as thin as paper and deep fried within an inch of its life! The dish was small or meager size and I don't need a lot to feel satisfied but simply didn't with this dish of greasy, overcooked paper thin chicken. Ugh. Chocolate torte for dessert....although thin, it was rich and delicious. We shared the white bean mezze for a starter, the hummus was good and the pickled carrots very good. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice, dark with deep colors and chill. The feeling we had was this restaurant trying to be a 5-star, chic culinary adventure (small portions but amazing food); however they fell very short. Unfortunately this hotel offers no other kitchen or menu for guests and room service. You won't find a delicious and varied menu here...you are stuck with Fathom. Do yourselves a favor and enjoy a culinary adventure outside of the hotel - every restaurant we have dined in (every time we ferry over to BC) has been yummy, with the exception of Fathom.

It is really pretty in here. I called on a late Sunday afternoon to see if they have a happy hour…read more The host was so helpful & encouraging. We all walked over & had a great time. We did not eat, but we did have a couple drinks. Very good, served by a wonderful server. We sat in a beautiful,comfortable area between the bar & the restaurant. I highly recommend coming here, enjoying their beautiful space & have a drink. Enjoy!

Sheila was at our table early Saturday night and was spectacular. We enjoyed a great dinner hot…read morefood, hot plates, no rush walk in from our hotel, Fairmont. Manager came by twice and we mentioned how great everything was. Came back today, Sunday for brunch 11-23, Sheila was there again! Fantastic experience, eclectic menu. Specials on different days of the week, that all sound great. Would definitely return.

Great food and great service. I don't like the frizzy lettuce but otherwise it was good.read more

We came here with a group of 11 during our vacation. They took reservations and were able to…read moreaccommodate our huge family without any issues. I'll admit I was a little skeptical at first -- it's right on the harbor and surrounded by tourist attractions, which usually screams "tourist trap." But I'm so glad we gave it a chance, because the food, ambiance, cocktails, and service were phenomenal. I can confidently say this place is not a tourist trap. I couldn't even tell you exactly what I ordered because we literally ordered a quarter of the menu. Every dish was a hit, and even the five kids in our group loved everything that came out.

Visited Finn's several years ago so decided to stop in again while shopping in Victoria…read more We were seated on the outside deck and had a great view of the water. The menu had several choices of a wide range of food. Fish and chips, steak, oysters. They do have some vegetarian and gluten free options as well. They offer a wide selection of wine and have delicious cocktails. It's nice , comfortable atmosphere. The bar is also very nice. Lots of room with plenty of tables. Would be a great meet up location with friends or a great choice for date night. I enjoyed a shrimp curry dish that was beautifully plated and very delicious. We also enjoyed the fish & chips... also yummy. Will be back next time we are in town!

The food is good, not spectacular. We shared the dinner for two. The view was great, restaurant…read moreambience was nice and their chowder was phenomenal! At one point we were using the crab scissors wrong and he came to our table and said "let me show you how to use those properly, ripping them from my husband's hands." So rude, there were many other ways he could have approached that. The gentleman that served us was not friendly, he had a put off attitude we were even there. I also had a gift card for $200 that he was not pleased to take off our bill,. He had to enter a code and it took him, not kidding, 5x to do. He was very frustrated but I wasn't not going to not use it. This place is NOT worth the $360 bill (not including tip). Skip this place and go to Steamship bar and Grill instead!

- amazing view but that's it -…read more Food: 3 stars Service: 3 stars Ambiance: 5 stars Price: 2 stars Overall: 3.25 stars We decided to try this place since we didn't want to get Italian food twice in a row. We came here on a Wednesday night and it was mostly empty. However, most of the seats next to the window facing the harbor were taken. They sat us on the upper layer of the restaurant, so we could still see the harbor somehow. It was beautiful with night lights. We ordered 1. West coast steamer pot for starter $25, 2. Lobster and Pacific prawn papardeli $41, 3. Chanterelle mushroom risotto $32, and 4. AAA 6oz tenderloin $55 (all prices in CAD). The steamer pot came first.. and while it's good, the seafood wasn't particular fresh or impressive, and the sauce was too savory/salty for me. After waiting for maybe 30 minutes for food, they finally came. My lobster and prawn pasta was good but again, the sauce was a bit too much. The amount of seafood given was also quite sad. The mushroom risotto wasn't cooked al dented, though the taste was fine and wasn't too salty like other dishes. The tenderloin was good, but I enjoyed the side veggies that came with it and the sweet sauce better than the steak itself. Overall it was just an alright and pricy dinner, so I think it's only worth it if you can get the seats next the window as the view was quite nice. This was the most expensive meal from our trip but I didn't think it was worth.

A true restaurant from the past waiters with white napkins over their wrists great menu very…read moretraditionally made food. Ambiance is great. There are great price points for their food.

The food was very good, but even more importantly the ambience, setting, warmth, and service were…read moreall great! James was an outstanding server. We'll be back.

We had dinner here twice and breakfast once. We dined as a pair, a 4 top, and also a 6 top…read more In all cases I'd say that service was a tad slow but overall fine. I wouldn't recommend coming here if you need a "quick bite" or have fussy kids who will become impatient. But, if you're ok to sit and enjoy a bit you will find the service fine. As a vegetarian, I was delighted that there were ample options for me to choose from without modifications necessary. This didn't stop me from ordering the delicious cavatelli with pesto and goat cheese for two nights in a row, but I loved having options! While dining with a larger group, the person who had the chicken and the person who had the short rib, both agreed their dishes were possibly the best preparation they'd ever had. The one complaint was that some in our group felt their dish was over salted. After enjoying the pastries at duo earlier in the day, I knew dessert was going to be worth it. We ordered the earl grey bar, the apple cake, and several other little bites. All were delighted with their selection. These desserts are on the smaller side (maybe about 4-5 bites each) so I do not recommend sharing. At breakfast, I had the avocado toast which was likewise delicious. They kept the coffee hot. Aura consistently exceeded my expectations.

We came to Luna for my wife's birthday on a recommendation from a a friend, and were sadly…read moredisappointed. The view is beautiful - definitely the highlight. The service was "mid" at best... our server was not very attentive or knowledgeable - 2/5 at best. We were seated next to an obnoxious table - they were so loud and actually FaceTiming for the entire restaurant to hear. Then a 5th friend decided to stop by - we hoped they would move to the bar at this stage (away from us) but he pulled up a chair and was even louder than the 4 at the table. We muscled through the first course (Burrata - pretty tasty), and were halfway through the halibut when we finally asked to be moved. Unfortunately the only tables were in the bar area - no view, but nice and quiet. We ordered dessert - zero mention of my wife's birthday (which was on the rez) or action to deal with the table that killed the vibe of the whole place. I left with a sour taste in my mouth after an expensive meal. There are much better options in Victoria.

Great views, fun atmosphere and typical Americana. Enjoyed a salmon Ceasar, and Breakfast during…read moreour visit to Victoria.

After being taken on a rickshaw ride our driver suggested Belleville's for good food. This was a…read moregreat little spot along the waterfront close to the Empress and the Parliament building. I believe it's attached to the Days Inn hotel (‍). We sat outside, the weather was so nice , our waitress was amazing (09/04/25), she made great suggestions and put up with my husbands humor as well as my friends husband Our food was great I ordered the poutine (so good ), my best friend got the Parm Flatbread, her hubby got Pork Schnitzel & Mash and my hubby got sliders. All our food was delicious We all drank water but I'd never tried a wheat beer so the waitress brought me a taste of it, definitely gonna have to try another one someday. This was a great place to have lunch!

We dropped in for happy hour but missed it. Oh well. Still had a fabulous oyster platter, a duck…read moretrio, bouillabaisse, black cod and a few cocktails. The food was solid! The portions were really made for one maybe two if you order multiple items but the food was delicious. Service was very nice and attentive, you wanted for nothing. Kudos

Very cute and small restaurant. My husband got oysters and beer. He was please with them and liked…read moreit here. I had only water because I'm full from dinner. Dessert is on its way and I'm sure it's delish! Service is good !!

We went during happy hour 3 to 6 on Saturday. So, the first pleasant item was the happy hour had a…read moredecent selection and not just tiny plates. My wife had the sangria and said that was excellent. We sat on the and viewed the harbor as well as the seagulls (rats with wings). It was nice and pleasant. The food was great. The mac and cheese dish was awesome. The pizza was great. So, all in all, food and drink were great. We had two servers accidentally. Harry was the first server and then realized he accidentally stole the other server's table. We gave him a good ribbing about it. The server we did get was awesome as well. All in all a good restaurant.

The food was OK. I think it sounded better than it was. I was lacking a little bit of flavor, but…read morethe view is amazing and it was not busy so we were able to get in without a reservation and our service was very quick and responsive so if you're looking for a place to maybe have a quick bite and a cocktail with an amazing view, this is definitely a great place to go.

Great restaurant for happy hour oysters and seafood dishes! Incredibly fresh seafood, even in the…read moresoup! The fried oysters weren't overly breaded or oily and the tartar sauce was the perfect dip. The lobster roll was great as well, however the lobster meat seemed a little small compared to other restaurants I've been to. But flavor wise it was still great! Service was good, our waiters were attentive and knew the menu well - they gave great oyster recommendations. Interior is pretty cozy, not overly tight or loud. It was decently filled during happy hour on a Sunday. Overall I definitely recommend coming to this restaurant to get your oyster fixing and have a relaxing time with friends, family, or solo

One of the best Happy Hours on our trip to the Island! Great quality and well priced oysters, the…read moreoctopus ceviche hit the spot, and an amazing crisp lager to boot! The mignonettes and house sauces are each really good. The service was fantastic and prompt, and the atmosphere is fun and friendly. It gets loud when it's full, but you can still have a normal conversation level at your table. I would definitely come back again for the yummy oysters!