Amazing views and ambiance, wonderful for kids, and the wines are great. A great way to spend a day…read moreoutside on Orcas

Great tasking experience at the winery today! The person pouring was very knowledgeable and kind…read more The vibe of the whole property was lovely, would love to see it in the summer! Blankets and parasols being provided was a nice touch. All 3 of the wines we tried were tasty! Will definitely visit again. Bonus: dog friendly!

I love the Starling Lane Winery! The owners are some of the nicest people you will ever meet and…read moreits no surprise that their wines have won accolades from the community (one was even featured at the Empress Hotel for Tea) My personal favorite was the Pinot Gris- paired with fresh salmon and asparagus YUM =) My experience there was fantastic, I even got to watch the owners hand bottle their champagne. Looking forward to my next trip to Victoria!!

Absolutely terrible wedding experience. I really don't want to say bad things about my own wedding,…read moreI would much rather just think of it fondly, however I don't want this to happen to anyone else either. We had a small ceremony and reception in August 2015, with 35 guests that were all family members. We were told that we would have use of the property until 11pm, at which point all guests had to leave, and then ourselves and our staff had to be gone at midnight. This corresponds to all information that our vendors had regarding timing. At 830pm, the property manager turned off our extremely quiet music, and began insulting our guests and staff and telling them that they had to leave. There was absolutely no grounds for her to do this; we had done nothing wrong and were following all property rules. This unfortunate end to the night came on top of an incident involving a large black poodle from the property attacking one of our guests, and the property being shown to other prospective clients during our ceremony! Overall the experience with the property manager ended on a very sour note with our whole family and our staff. It is a great shame because the property itself was perfect, and it was otherwise such an amazing and beautiful day. We had reached out to the manager in several emails for an explanation, and to speak to the owners, but never got a response. I really hope that the owners can do something to rectify the situation.

An outstanding restaurant that is always worth a visit. High-quality breakfasts, lunches, and baked…read moregoods. Reasonable prices. We often have a classic breakfast (Roost Riser), which comes with well-made eggs, amazing potatoes and side meat, and toast on fresh bread . We always add a warmed up cinnamon roll or any one of the dozens of treats in the display cases. Lots of space, comfortable seating indoors and outdoors. Friendly staff and beautiful setting. Extra praise also for their great Thanksgiving meals that we had to order while moving over the holiday and the divine apple pie we bought on the side.

This is the second time we stopped here for breakfast on our way from Victoria Island to Vancouver…read more We ordered breakfast then picked up some bakery items for the ferry ride and trip to Vancouver. It's a cute little restaurant/bakery/store before catching the ferry to or from Vancouver. The smashed baked potatoes are crispy and nicely seasoned. They had gf bread to accompany my eggs and bacon. At the bakery we purchased a couple gf cookies and a couple of regular ones. The lemon gf cookie was delicious ~ soft and lemony.

I've come to realize that Canadian wines just aren't my jam. They tend to be on the drier side and…read morethat just isn't my preference. But regardless, I love exploring new wine regions and had a lovely visit to Church & State during my honeymoon. We made a reservation ahead of time and got to enjoy a tasting at the bar before grabbing a glass to enjoy on the patio with a cheese board. Service during the tasting was just okay. Our server out on the patio was much warmer and provided us more information about the wines and the property. While there, we saw a wedding party arrive as they host weddings here. No surprise as the grounds are absolutely gorgeous! The view from the patio is stunning and it felt like the perfect getaway!

Came for the bubbles and stayed for the views…read more Church and State Winery is a gorgeous spot specializing in sparkling flights, with plenty more to enjoy on their full lunch menu. You can choose between a sparkling flight or red flight from their sister location in the Okanagan. I ordered the bison burger with fries, and while the burger was solid, the fries were standout--crispy, golden perfection! The views from the deck overlooking the vineyards make it an ideal place to linger over a glass (or two)! A great addition to a day spent touring the Butchart and the Butterfly Gardens :)

Great atmosphere, with very friendly and helpful staff. Who took the time to explain all the wines…read moreto us during our tasting. The Comfy, couches in front of the fireplace and the blankets they provide made for a more elevated experience.

5/14/26: this is a difficult review because I didn't have any of their wine. :-o Why? Because…read moreduring our visit to Forks, WA and other wineries in the area, we discovered the majority of WA wines are dry. The four of us do not enjoy dry wines, unfortunately. Though we can tend to "force" ourselves to try them. Sadly, the wine flights my siblings ordered were so dry one sister couldn't even finish them. Now, the winery environment & staff? It was beautiful and they were friendly. Wide open space, a gorgeous seating area with a fireplace in one section.

Super cute little wine shop / wine bar tucked away off the Main Street. We've spent the past two…read moreFourth of July's up on Orcas island, and both visits, we stopped by Doe Bay Wine for some awesome Orcas Project wines by the glass. The staff is always very helpful and knowledgeable and willing to help you decide what to get. (Edited for spelling)

This is a lovely little place. I am a huge fan of wines from the "Orcas island project"…read more My personal favorite is the Mouvedre. When I visit Orcas, I almost always visit here - but oddly? I do a quick tasting and leave. This time? I went in and there was an awesome young person waiting on the folks in the tasting room. Young Lilly is OUTSTANDING! She had the whole room talking to each other and staying for a while. Her bosses need to take good care of Lilly! She makes it fun to be there.

Sea Cider Farm was one of the highlights of our visit. The cider flights were sorted by style such…read moreas sweet, dry, etc.. which was a nice way to get a tasting crafted to your liking. It was a very hot day when I visited, so we were lucky to be able to sit out back on the patio seating with wonderful views of the water out in the distance looking out over the Orchards. Our waitress was very nice as well as knowledgeable about all the types of cider. I enjoyed the cherry one very much. I opted to go with the traditional 'birds and bees cider', which was a very refreshing apple cider with pear which was so easy to drink and just perfect on the hot day. The cidery has lovely grounds you could walk about and has a well stocked cidery store inside the barn. We thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere here and hope to visit again. For lunch, we had the flatbread, and my hubby had a bowl of the seafood chowder which he loved. Perfect plate to share.

This is a unique family owned business in Victoria. We got the non-alcoholic flight of ciders and…read morethe traditional apple cider was our favorite. The service was prompt and efficient. We sat on the back patio which had incredible views, including seeing Mount Baker in the distance that was completely snow covered. We got a short interesting story of their business. We stopped here after a visit to butchart gardens, which is recommended too. Enjoy!

We stopped here for a tasting after a disappointing camping trip due to the campfire ban and cold…read moreweather. We decided to cheer ourselves up with some wine and were really pleased to find this place open for business. This spot is like stepping into The Secret Garden with beautiful outdoor patio seating nestled in an intimate setting. The gardens are so well tended, you can tell that someone truly loves it. Every corner is artfully designed, free of weeds and debris, and the seating wiped clean. The wonderful woman pouring our wine gave us great background on the grapes and flavor profiles and even brought out a juice box for the little 12 year old we were dragging around with us. We really enjoyed our tastings and our friends ended up bringing home a bottle of wine. It was the perfect spot for an indulgent little pick me up. Highly recommended!

This tasting room is an absolute charm! The outdoor seating in a garden oasis is perfect for…read morerelaxing and enjoying some fantastic wine. This wine was not only fantastic, proceeds benefit the Feiro Marine Life Center in Port Angeles, WA.

Thank you to our wonderful server robin. So kind and helpful. She should get a raise!…read more Great wines and ambience!

Four of us stopped in for something light during a rain storm. The winds were quite nice stable…read morewell balanced, pleasant. The whipped goat cheese was the high of the meal, along with the stuffed dates. The sandwiches were so so. But overall a lovely setting, and I would recommend it. Rather pricey, spent $100 for 2.