I'm surprised at these poor reviews. I've eaten here multiple times (2 times on our last 24 hour trip to Victoria). It was so good! Maybe I'm biased because I'm gluten free and there menu is so good for that. My husband and I shared fish& chips and he also thought they were excellent even though they were gluten free. I also tried the chicken wings which were also very good. I highly recommend this place which is conveniently located at the Harbour Air airport so it's a great lunch spot if you're hopping on or off a seaplane. Great views too! read more

I went there with my family few days ago. The fish and chips for kids tasted really bad like metal.. very bitter and we asked the server to change it. She was nice and asked the manager who approved and changed it to chicken strips which was ok, I ordered mango salad, it was the worst salad I have ever had in my life, and I didn't even eat more than 4 bites even though I was hungry, BUT my husband ordered the fish sandwich in the photo attached here. He had food poisoning. He vomited all night long and extreme diarrhea for days. It ruined our vacation and our road trip completely. Very very disappointing. read more

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The location of this place attracts many visitors, as it is overlooks the inner harbour. There is indoor and outdoor dining which is nice. We were seated after about 15 minutes. Then we waited another 15 minutes before we were asked what we wanted to eat or drink. We only ordered one soda and one water, which took a bit of time. Then we ordered our meals. It took about 45 minutes to get our food. The waitress acknowledged it was taking too long and spoke with the manager. When the food arrived, the fried halibut was hot but greasy, fries were cold and soggy. The seafood linguini was mediocre and my friend said the fish pieces in the linguini had a bad taste and did not finish it. We got a 20% discount, however it should have been much more. Awful meal! Avoid this place! read more

Came in around 5:30 for dinner on a Friday night and stood at the entrance for like 5 minutes without being acknowledged by a single employee the entire time. One stood there with her back turned to us the entire time, the other one was serving this one table the entire time. She looked over at us multiple times, but did not acknowledge us. The bartender made a couple drinks and stood around drinking water and also looked over at us several times without acknowledging. Another server was busing a table in the back. We walked out and walked over to red fish blue fish. Great food and great fast service, would recommend them instead. This was disappointing. read more

The Flying Otter - Inside - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

What a wonderful place to stop for lunch. Perfect view on the patio.. I ordered the halibut fish and chips. Very delicious. I love drenching my fish and chips in vinegar. Excellent service. I think her name was Mason. All in all... I had an excellent time read more

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While on an Alaskan cruise, we stopped in Vancouver. Consulted Yelp and this place had good reviews so we went for it. This place is very nice. Beautiful views while you enjoy your meal. I had the cod fish and chips, my daughter had the paella, and the menfolk had the steak special with shrimp. We also shared an order of poutine fry's. Everything was delicious! Our waitress was a doll, very sweet and accommodating. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars was the hostess; she was a bit surly. If you are in Vancouver, I heartily recommend! read more

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We were warmly greeted, and seated right away. The food was delicious, and our server wasn't just friendly and kind, but also professional, attentive and knowledgeable. The cod fish & chips were huge and soooo good! Excellent drinks also! Plenty of patio seating, too, for watching seaplanes come and go. Overhead heaters for cooler days and nights, and also a fireplace and couch. read more

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A great spot on the water for fish and chips. The service was great and the fish and chips two-piece was PLENTY! You won't need an appetizer for a two-piece or one piece-loved it! read more

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Super polite staff! Felt happy to visit the flying otter and loved all the decor! Food was amazing! A must stop after your sea plane flight read more

The Flying Otter - Super cool spot to watch the water and sea planes! - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Really liked the Flying Otter Grill by the Victoria Wharf. Happy hour was around 2pm and we wanted a late lunch. The white wine in-named Sauvignon Blanc was wonderfully tasting as was the bowl of clam chowder with side salad and added shrimp. My friend ate the extra enormous fried piece of cod and exchanged fries for yam fries. She loved her meal. Our servers were fun and attentive. Great time. read more

Amazing view in a nice sunny day when we visited; Philly cheesesteak sandwich and steak pasta tasted yummy in big portion ; Kids friend chicken strips were just so-so; my daughter ended up trading her chicken with my steak ; Friendly staff read more

Loved the location right on the water, the only down side being that the patio had very little shade and it was a warm evening. The fish and chips were excellent--really well cooked, maybe a touch under seasoned but nice with the tartar sauce. My husband wasn't happy with the special he ordered so maybe not 100% consistent menu. read more

The food was amazing. I had the steak and prawns special and it was perfect. My husband ate the fish and chips and said they were great also!! read more

Our last stop to get amazing seafood so we had the Halibut Fish-n-Chips. Our server said the two piece portion would be enough for the both of us and she was correct. It came out piping hot and was tasty!! There were parts of the fish where the breading was a bit thick but all in all a tasty meal and we would return if back in the area. The fries were cooked perfectly. To drink I had the Pacific Blush - a grapefruit drink and really enjoyed it. read more

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Ambience, food, and staff are all exceptional. The view is amazing. Also great place to go and have lunch or dinner.

Beautiful views from this place, as I sat in the covered patio. I had a solo dinner here and I loved my meal and drink. Great service and cute spot. read more

The Flying Otter - Exterior shot - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Went for my birthday and this place was delish. Had the Philly cheesesteak and although it could have had more peppers it was actually so good and exactly what I needed. Also had the deep fried cheesecake and it was so rich and amazing and it was even free for my birthday!! Recommend 100%! read more

The Flying Otter - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Fish and chips for dinner. On the night we arrived, we had a late dinner at this place: IPAs and fish and chips (it was a Friday so the cod was in special) I'll say that a single piece is big enough to have been my main with the fries and slaw on the side. Unless you're really hungry or sharing, consider that. The batter on their fish is pretty thick -- it isn't a light dusting like at some places. The fries were hot and the beer was cold. No complaints. The heaters on the patio have two settings: Arizona and Off. there is nothing in between. read more

The service was excellent but that was the best part of the meal. We've heard so many good things of this restaurant and we're really excited to try it. Sadly my burgers bun was so soft it was falling apart in my hands. The fries were overcooked and not hot. The flavours were great but they couldn't be enjoyed the way they should have been. read more

The Flying Otter - Halibut Burger and fries - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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We got there and was told it would be a 15-20min wait for the patio but when we walked past and looked at the patio there must of been 8-10 empty tables!!! read more

While the view is lovely, the service and the food was subpar. After we were seated (at 5pm, when it wasn't yet busy) it took 20 minutes before the server acknowledged us, and then a full hour to actually get our food. We ordered a chicken pesto sandwich, blackened salmon tacos, and a fried chicken sandwich. Everything came with an off flavor as if some ingredient had expired. The fried chicken sandwich had no flavor. The fries and the side salad were good though. Open door meant there was a swarm of flies throughout the restaurant. Menu is surprisingly awesome in potential, but the delivery of the food was just not worth the cost. read more

What a setting for a restaurant; right on Victoria's inner harbor, floating next to where the Harbour Air seaplanes dock (Single and Twin Otters), and right next to their air terminal. We received a friendly greeting from our hostess, and we're seated on the patio in a perfect spot for viewing. Our servers was also very friendly, and asked where we were from, and what our plans were for the day -- a nice touch. After getting off to a good start, I hoped the food would match the great service, but unfortunately it was only 3-3.5 stars, so 4 seems about right. We ordered poutine for an appetizer, and while it was good, it was a far cry from what we had yesterday at another restaurant. This poutine had a very salty gravy, and not great depth of flavor. The fries were nice and crispy, though; and the curds were generous, so still pretty good. For an entree, I ordered a 1-pc halibut fish & chips. The fish seemed like a large portion, with an adequately crispy exterior; but I found the batter to be very thick, and the inner layer was a little soggy. The fish was bright white and fresh, though; and was cooked to the correct doneness (although I found it to lack seasoning). The chips were good and crispy, so I was happy there. While the food didn't live up to my expectations, I would still eat here again, if for no other reason than to see the Otter seaplanes from a closer perspective. read more

Very crowded even for a Thursday evening! The wait was about 30 minutes. Overall, it was a cute place to eat, but a little overpriced for the quality. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. Pro tip: if you want to eat here without the sun and the reflection of the sun off the water blinding you, make sure to bring sunglasses and a hat or eat after 8:30pm. read more

This is a mixed review. The front of house staff was trying really hard, but their training was clearly lacking. In what universe does the soup come out after the main course? And when it did come out it had a thick film on top that screamed, "I've been sitting in the window so long I died a thousand deaths!!!" It was tasty, but, no, clam chowder shouldn't have a film on top. Our waiter offered to put my prawn wrap under the warming lights while I ate my filmy clam chowder, but then my wrap would have died and been wholly unappetizing. I took the best option and ate it and the soup as if they weren't separate courses. Let's talk salad dressing: blue cheese dressing should not be spicy, no... just no!!! It should taste like blue cheese. We even asked if it really was blue cheese and our waiter assured us that it was. It was so spicy my wife couldn't eat it. The waiter offered another salad, this time with ranch dressing. Mmmm, nope... way too much sugar in it. I never knew ranch dressing was supposed to be sweet, like candy sweet... weird... My prawn wrap was pretty good, but it came out before my soup... (see above). The cocktails were outstanding. So was the house white wine. To management: everyone needs better training on how and when things should come out of the kitchen. If you're not sure, learn. Clam chowder with a film on top is kinda disgusting. I know everyone was trying really hard to make sure our dining experience was up to par, and kudos for trying, our waiter really was a very nice young man, but, everyone needs better training. To the head chef: Chef... I've traveled a lot. I've eaten at a restaurant or two and worked in a restaurant or two... but, blue cheese salad dressing should taste like blue cheese, not jalapeño ranch or sriracha or gochugaro or whatever spices you put in your blue cheese dressing. I don't care how edgy you're trying to be, it should taste like blue cheese, and the blue cheesier the better, no spice; if you make weird spicy blue cheese dressing warn your diners! And ranch dressing shouldn't be hard candy or sweet iced tea sweet, it should have a buttermilk tanginess. That's why it's called "buttermilk ranch," not "pineapple hard candy ranch" or "sweet iced tea ranch." Oh, and fries... when you get to the bottom of the bag and all the fries are about a couple of centimeters long, start mixing in a new bag so the customer gets some longer fries mixed in with the tiny fries. A plate full of tiny fries is weird and kinda hard to eat... unless you're using a fork. Or maybe don't even serve the fries from the bottom of the bag, save those for poutine at family meal or staff meal, or whatever you call it at the Flying Otter. Customers don't like tiny fries. Based on other reviews maybe this was an off evening, stuff happens, I get it. Your staff for the most part was trying really hard, but it's clear that you (management) need to spend significantly more time on training on the nuances of timing when dishes come out of the kitchen and how long they sit in the window under the heat lamps. Honestly, I'm being generous with three stars, but my prawn wrap, cocktail and house wine were pretty good. So three stars it is. read more

My wife and I stumbled on this place after our seaplane tour and it was amazing! Margaritas made with fresh ingredients, some of the best we've ever had! Extremely fresh blackened salmon, tacos, and a fish and Chip burger with delicious halibut and homemade fries! Service was amazing. Food was amazing. Drinks were amazing and the view at the bar during sunset is amazing! Anyone giving a review less than five stars is just a snob. Please eat here! It's amazing! read more

My wife and I dined there on 4/14/26. We had fish and chips and fish wrap. Both items were sub-par. The battered fish was under cooked and soggy in both the fish and chips dish and the wrap. The wrap wad flavorless and dry. Service was OK but the staff were not engaging and did not really seem interested in you being there. This place does not deserve a 3.6 rating. read more

Margueritas so sour. Food Marginal...service Marginal...Very Disappointing and expensive. Way better choices. read more

This was our favorite meal of our trip. The Caesar salad had baked capers that added a great flavor. The fish and chips were huge portions and fish was flaky while the outside was crispy and not oily. The sirloin burger was large and had a lot of flavor. The lime margaritas were also delicious. The servers were really nice. We have Avery and she took great care of us by checking in often and food was brought out in a good amount of time. read more

The Flying Otter - Sirloin burger and halibut fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE It can be a bit spendy...but if you're looking for good eats with good service in a nice environment downtown - and better yet, are waiting for a flight at the Harbour Air terminal then this is definitely a place to check out! === 2. FOOD Blackened Halibut Burger ($18) A filet of filter with a pineapple-based salsa and avocado. It's certainly very small for the price (no sides) but it packs a lot of taste! Fries ($6) Not the cheapest for the size either, but they taste like they are from fresh-cut potatoes and tasty on their own even without ketchup - I think they're worth the price of admission, especially if you're sharing. All in all, $24 for a burger with fries would normally feel like highway robbery if it were not for the items below: === 3. SERVICE Pretty solid - from ordering to constantly checking and clearing tables. Speaking of ordering, it was a surprise to learn that while it looks like a typical place where a host seats you, you instead order at a desk, they give you a number on a stand, and then you find a table that you like. === 4. ENVIRONMENT The environment is nice also - you may not be fitting a large group easily here, but there are tables indoors and seats around a bar, plus tall tables outside when the weather cooperates. All of it looks relatively modern/contemporary and certainly clean. There is a ramp with a bit of an incline that goes down to the restaurant - something to note for those with with baby strollers. Those with wheelchairs should also note that ramp plus how only the tables indoors would offer a table of suitable height. Parking is a paid lot at the top of the ramp. read more

The Flying Otter - Blackened Halibut Burger ($18) plus Fries ($6): ouch on the price-to-portion ratio - but they are tasty!! - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

What in the Canadian bacon are other Yelpers reviewing this place below 4 stars for? Sat at bar for cocktails and poutine during a wait. Exceptional service and great food. read more

The Flying Otter - Poutine and drinks - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

We came here for dinner on a Thursday and they had a steak special- 6oz steak, 3 shrimp, baked potato, and salad all for a great price of $20-$25 (can't remember the exact price). The steaks were cooked well, the salad and potato were good as well. We sat outside in the extra patio area they had separate from the restaurant. It was perfect and had a nice view of the water. Our server was good and attentive. I would highly recommend this place if you're staying in the area or waiting for a Harbour Air flight. The prices are good and so is the service! read more

The Flying Otter - steak special with shrimp, salad, and potato - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

We stopped in on a cruise that stopped in Victoria, BC. We had been walking and were going to go to another well reviewed Yelp restaurant when we realized it was a food stand, We wanted to sit, eat and enjoy the harbor and The Flying Otter smelled amazing!! I am so glad we stopped in. I am gluten free and I was able to get gluten free calamari, gluten free bacon shrimp and gluten free fish and chips. It was all so good! I will definitely return if I am ever in Victoria in the future. read more

The Flying Otter - Bacon wrapped shrimp and gluten free calamari (partially eaten already) - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Fish and Chips Friday! We each ordered the 2 piece Cod specials with cups of chowder. Everything was excellent. Beware the fish pieces are huge, we should have shared a 2-piece order!! We ate outside and the service was great! read more

Food was great, good quality and portions were excellent. View on the harbor added to the experience and Miya our server was efficient and friendly. It was a welcome addition to our trip to Victoria. read more

Excellent food and service. A very fun place for dinner and to catch the Victoria vibe. .

The food was horrible. Me and my wife almost threw up after eating their "best dish" so not recommended

Most reviews for this place seem old, ranging from 3 years to 10 months so I'm not sure if my different experience is because of that. We visited in August 2022 on a Saturday evening. It was surprising to us that they had you order food first before finding a table to sit down. But that wasn't a bad experience either. We ordered seafood paella and it was delicious. The cob salad we had was also wonderful. The service was great and the views was good too. It is right by the water but your view may get blocked by those whale watching boats. Overall I think it was good experience and we likely will visit again in the future. read more

Delicious! Friendly service and perfect for lunch. Try the beloved Vancouver Island - Shafts. There was also an otter on the dock. Love it!

My wife, mother, and I ate here on a Thursday night. The restaurant was pretty busy, but only had to wait about five minutes for a walk-up table to be ready. We were seated on the dock, and the views were beautiful! We all ordered the steak special for steak night! My mother and I ordered a medium rare steak, and my wife ordered a medium steak. All were cooked about the same, medium ish cook. The steak itself was nothing special, but for the price of ~$20 USD, it can't be beat! The Caesar salad was pretty good, and the shrimps were great! All and all, this was a positive experience, and we recommend checking the flying otter out! read more

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Food was delicious. Had halibut which was light and flaky. It was cooked to perfection. The walk to the pier was challenging, but worth it read more