Atmosphere- lovely. Would give it a 4.6. Warm, whimsical, quiet enough to have a conversation but…read morevibrant as well. Service - the right amount of attentiveness. Knowledgeable staff. Really nice people. Easy 5. The food was good. The olives were excellent quality. Wondered how they would be warmed - warmth accentuates the silkiness. The squid was really lovely. Not overcooked and plated well. The aguachile was enjoyable, the acids well balanced. 4+ We enjoyed a glass of Pinot Noir - good call by the waitress!

Upscale Taperia. Good wine and beer selection. Not much on the alcohol free menu. Double down on…read morethe octopus and skip the rockfish.

Wow. Amazing. We were on a romantic getaway to Victoria this summer and decided to stop by Bodega…read morefor lunch. We got there when it opened and the few people working that day just made the experience one to remember. Sat at the bar and had a few spectacular cocktails while sampling many meats and cheeses on their charcuterie board. Bread was perfect... ordered a refill. Everything we tried was perfect so I need to go back and try the rest of the menu. Best meal of our trip to BC.

10000/10! First bite in Victoria, BC. Absolutely amazing experience. Wonderful service and even…read morebetter food. My favorite dishes are the steamed clams and garlic shrimps.

The service was exceptional, and every bite and sip felt like a little piece of heaven. After…read morenearly every dish, we found ourselves looking at each other saying, "Wow... oh my God, that's amazing." The pork belly bao is generously sized and easily shareable. The bun was incredibly fresh, light, and pillowy, while the pork belly was melt-in-your-mouth tender with the perfect balance of richness and tang from the kimchi. The pickled vegetables added a bright crunch that tasted incredibly fresh. We started with the salmon tartare, and it was phenomenal! Rich, buttery, bursting with flavor, and so good we were literally fighting over the last bite. And the scallop? Order one for each person. Seriously. It's far too delicious to share. It had just the right amount of heat, leaving the perfect lingering warmth that immediately made us want another. Do yourself a favor and give yourself enough time to work your way through the menu, because every dish we tried was outstanding. Each plate was thoughtfully curated, beautifully executed, and cooked to perfection. I like to call it the C³ trifecta: curated, created, and cooked. Without question, this is some of the best food we've had in a very long time. We can't wait to come back (when visiting) and continue eating our way through the rest of the menu.

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!!

Holy hell, this place was amazing! Get there early because the line will literally wrap around the…read moreblock, but after eating here, I completely understand why The Blue Fox has been so popular for so many years. This was hands down some of the best breakfast I've had anywhere. The food was so freaking delicious, and the lavender London fog was the best I've ever had. Seriously, I'm still thinking about it. The restaurant itself has so much character and is filled with beautiful art, making it just as fun to look around as it is to eat. The staff were incredibly kind, friendly, and attentive even with how busy the place gets. If you're visiting Victoria, GO HERE. Honestly, go to Victoria just for The Blue Fox. It's that good. 5/5 without question!

Wind Cries Mary is located at 45 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC…read more Food : (5/5) Service : (5/5) Ambiance : (5/5)

One of the best bars I have been to in a while, I was surprised to slip right in for a table of 4…read moreon a beautiful June Saturday night. All the drinks we had were top notch and unlike others I've had anywhere else. My favorites were the Lost Luggage and Pingu Club. The server was attentive and knowledgeable as he was the creator of a handful of them on the menu.

Humboldt was a perfect stop for a drink before dinner. I love the ambience - dark, soft lighting,…read moreplush seating. It reminded me of cocktail bars in NYC. Our server was super knowledgeable and we loved our drinks. I'd go back in a heartbeat!

Went there three times in two days because we just couldn't get enough! Had dinner our first night…read morein Victoria and decided to try this place as we were looking for fresh oysters. We called around and other places didn't have any spots open until after 9pm so we booked on Open Table easily a few hours before. From the moment we arrived everything was great. Hostess was courteous and seated us quickly. Our server was friendly and prompt and checked on us regularly to make sure everything was great. We ordered oysters, double smash burger,Seafood Tagiatelle, Laksa and the Steamed Mussels and Clams with fries. Everything was awesome but the oysters stole the show. The next day, while my wife and oldest and youngest were out on a bike tour, I stopped back at Ferris' with my middle since she was sick and we did takeout for her the night before (extra Laksa). We sat at the bar and order three half dozen oysters and tucked it up with Will the bartender and the rest of the staff as it was happy hour and not too busy. I asked questions about Canadian musicians and we played a game of guess the Canadian artist on Spotify. Again, the oysters were wonderful and the beers were the perfect company to wash down the briny mollusks. We left to meet up with the rest of the family. Upon hearing of our exploits back at Ferris' we all decided to head back to catch the end of happy hour and have dinner. Well five more dozen oysters, chowder, beers later, we finally had our fill and happily rolled out of there and back to our hotel. If you're looking for fresh oysters in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere check this place out. The staff is engaging and the food is top notch. Would definitely recommend!

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

It is a brave thing to open a new restaurant during a pandemic but I am so glad that Rain Dogs took…read morethe chance! This is my new favourite downtown eatery! Wonderful decor, amazing art, great music - but most importantly a fabulous menu. We tried everything in the dinner menu and nothing disappointed. It is impossible to name a favourite. The duck tortellini and the accompanying sauce was so delicious; the pulpo was cooked to perfection; the salmon melted in your mouth. The bread (baked in-house) was as bread should be. The wine selection was impressive and the Gun Street Girl cocktail is my new favourite! Have decided to make Rain Dogs Wine Bar our weekly date night restaurant. Check it out!!!!

I'm new to visiting Victoria and have been making my way through the varied and highly touted…read morelatest and greatest bars and eateries. Was it the attention? Was it the wine list? Was it the menu? I loved all of it. It will be my first stop each and every time I visit. Bar none.

Great service and beautiful presentation…read more We weren't too hungry so only got a couple of dishes. The salmon we ordered was gorgeous and delicious. Would strongly recommend. Would love to go back one day and try more things.

It's a cute space, food looks beautifully presented, but each dish's flavor was always just…read moreslightly lacking in balance. We were able to grab same-day reservations for 8pm on a July 4th weekend. The ambiance is nice, with options for bar seating, larger tables, or two tops. Not loud at all. Attentive and friendly service. Seems like a solid date spot or girls night out location. Overall I'd consider this a 4.2 - 4.5 spot. What we ordered: the scallion milk buns (I'd skip), scallop aguachile (best of what we ordered), sesame prawn sando (I'd skip, lacking in distinctive flavor), tuna & green garlic tartare (decent, kind of odd pairing with saltine crackers which lowered the flavor), and the pork & takana tagliatelle (very savory and flavorful, but in a "melted cheeseburger over pasta" way that could be too creamy and rich for a more sensitive stomach).

I was invited to a continuing education event and was grateful to be given the opportunity to…read moresample a 3 course meal. Our group had a beautiful brightly lit private dining room in the back. The ceiling heaters kept me warm and toasty from the cold drizzly weather. Salad had a good mix of greens and shredded carrot. The dressing was slightly tangy and very delicious Main course was a chicken dish, which was quite alright. I especially liked the potatoes that complemented the chicken with its perfectly tender texture. Chocolate mousse was for dessert. The coconut whipped cream was a welcome addition to the mousse and paired well. The portion of the mousse could be smaller, though, as I and many others did not finish it. The service and ambience definitely deserve a 5 stars! The menu is extensive and I hope to come back to try something else.

A quaint and quiet place to enjoy and excellent meal. The…read moreScallops and Pork belly are incredible as well as the duck. Very reasonable prices for the food quality and taste.

Excellent eats and great service. Interesting specials, and a cozy vibe. No notes. Friendly and…read moreattentive staff.

Duncan's best-kept secret just set the gold standard. From the moment we walked into the Old…read moreFirehouse, it felt like we were stepping into a vibe that hits that rare, perfect note: elevated but unpretentious, energetic but intimate. Huge shoutout to Owner-turned-Mixology-Mastermind Jeff, who absolutely crushed it behind the bar -- every cocktail and mocktail was a handcrafted work of art that could hold court in any top-tier city. We're talking serious flavour fireworks here. And April -- what can we say? Her service made us feel like VIPs who owned the joint. She read the room, anticipated every move, and wrapped the whole evening in the kind of hospitality you can't teach: pure instinct, heart, and grace. The food? Next level. Every bite was a flex of flavor and presentation. The kitchen is clearly playing in its own league, balancing creativity with pure culinary muscle. Combine that with an ambience that feels like cozy meets cool, and you've got an absolute home run. If you haven't experienced Firehouse Grill yet, fix that immediately.