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    4.0 (102 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Gnocchi
    Mag T.

    Beautiful environment and vibe. The gnocchi was amazing as well as the zucchini salad and ricotta toast. Cocktails fell short didn't enjoy the one i ordered seemed imbalanced. The salmon entree was ok would not order it again. Make reservations!

    Grace R.

    Stumbled on this place accidentally and what a treat!! I was only able to get a few photos because we devoured everything in seconds... it was just that good. Would def come back for their fried chicken alone.

    Stephanie M.

    We came on a Thursday for reservations at 7:15pm to celebrate a graduation. We waited 5 minutes for our table. We ordered the velocepide and pineapple espresso. The pineapple espresso had no pineapple flavour and was kind of disappointing. The velocepide was also kind of disappointing. It was missing the yuzu flavour. We started with the endive salad, tater tots and albacore tuna quinoa. The endive salad with apple, goat cheese and walnuts is such a classic combination that you really can't go wrong with this dish. It was well balanced and delicious. Would recommend this dish The tater tots was so crunchy and addictive. The jalapeño ranch lumpfish caviar was missing that jalapeño kick to it. But overall a great dish. Would recommend this dish The albacore tuna with quinoa was surprisingly delicious. Loved the freshness of the quinoa and kale. The almond gave it a little crunch. The tuna was really good as well. Would recommend this dish The cacio e pipe was a huge disappointment. The grand padano flavour was there but it was missing the cheese savouriness. The pasta also was overcooked. I would avoid this dish The fried chicken was really crispy but the pieces were way too big. The breading wasn't too thick. It was sweet because of the honey butter but not too sweet because the pickles helped balance it off. Would recommend this dish The Ling cod dish did not go well with the tomato. It almost reminded me of some kind of tagine dish because of the fennel and tomato. This dish did not go well together. I would not recommend it Flourless chocolate cake with cheesecake and Vietnamese coffee ice cream dessert was disappointing. The chocolate cake consistency could have been a bit heavier. The cheesecake didn't have enough cheese flavour and were too light. The Vietnamese coffee ice cream was a bit too icey could have been creamier. Overall service was pretty fast. Not overly friendly. The first couple dishes were pretty good and then it went downwards from there. I would recommend the fried chicken, tater tots, endive and albacore tuna. Would recommend this restaurant for dinner but not for drinks.

    Beet salad
    KY D.

    Some of the best food I've tasted with a cute and private style ambiance. There are so many fantastic dishes here and we sampled a variety. The fish was probably the best I've ever had. Fresh and flavorful. The beet salad was outstanding and set on a bed of humus with various greens included with the beets. We couldn't stop eating it. The tater tots need a more distinguished name tho because they're next level and came with a dipping sauce that included caviar. We ordered some chicken with fries to go and that was tasty too! To drink we ordered 2 different reds and they were both delicious. Sad I can't stay here because this is one of my new favorite restaurants.

    Genny V.

    Great experience coming here on a Friday night while in Victoria for the weekend. Did not have a reservation, but they were able to seat us instantly. We had a nice corner table, the place did seem a little loud at first because there was a big group behind us but they ended up leaving within just a couple of minutes so that was really nice. Overall, the place felt cozy and trendy. Service was great. We also ordered the cacio e pepe but I forgot to take a picture. Overall, everything about this restaurant was amazing. I would highly recommend.

    Chloe F.

    Beautiful and delicious craft cocktails! I saw someone mention this place on IG and knew I had to stop in! If you're ever in the area, make sure to check it out!

    Green beans with slivered almonds and brown butter panko
    Arielle C.

    This is hands down one of the best restaurants in Victoria. The changing menu is guided by seasonal ingredients and never fails to disappoint. There seems to be a "less is more" attitude so you're not getting a dish with 27 ingredients, yet there's nothing simple about the flavour. The service is always on point and I have trusted recommendations on several occasions and have never been lead astray. Everything is served family style (I love that they provide individual tongs for sharing/serving) and comes out as it's ready, which makes for a fun dining experience. The cocktails are equally as impressive as the food with unique options, and again, I would trust the servers to steer you in the right direction if you don't know where to start. The restaurant itself has a cozy feel. The music is always good (and not too loud), which is important for a restaurant named after a song! My favourite place to dine is the back courtyard - with string lights, fire pits, and heat lamps, it has a romantic atmosphere and can be enjoyed during most seasons regardless of weather. The food is definitely the highlight, but with the rotating menu, it's hard to recommend specific dishes. They do salads and vegetables better than anyone, and even for a serious carnivore like myself, I never regret adding something green to my order. A simple sounding veggie dish can be surprisingly impressive, and never boring. The pasta is out of this world. Competes with any Italian restaurant and wins. The bolognese is a personal favourite. The meat dishes are also divine- any duck, steak, or pork dish has always delivered on taste, texture, and tenderness. All in all, this would be number one recommendation when visiting Victoria. I trust anything on the menu to be fantastic that I would close my eyes and point blindly, and still feel assured that I would enjoy my meal.

    Tuna Quinoa salad
    Doug G.

    JUST DON'T! In town working for a few days, stopped for dinner at the bar . The food was exceptional. Particularly the beet salad, highly, highly recommend the kitchen. Despite the brilliance of the kitchen, the staff ruined the evening . Literally was asked seven times how my meal was..... seriously? How much gratification does a millennial need? When I mentioned it to the manager as to why I left no tip, he went all defensive of his staff, and of course they can do no wrong. Fair enough, your choice, but I would never eat here again and recommend you don't either.

    Happy hour menu
    Yojna J.

    Wind cries Mary is my favorite restaurant in Victoria! Its offerings consist of homey and cosy feel; they serve up some delicious dishes. I appreciate the family style servings since it allows you to try more dishes with the table. Our server was super friendly and provided excellent service! We went for the happy hour and it was amazing! We are pescatarian, therefore had numerous items we could order but we went with the Rockfish served on French bread which was very tasty! The salmon cakes were interesting, not what I expected! The signature tater tots served with jalapeño ranch and lumpfish Caviar is hands down the most decadent and luscious bite I've ever had! I highly recommend that you try it. The tater tots is a melting master piece and tastes phenomenal! Love this place!!! As always, we shall return

    Food menu
    Angela B.

    This was our first time here and was recommended by another server. The menu was good, lots of unique drinks and food offerings. We got the tater tots, they are not regular tater tots. They are so good! Highly recommend.

    Albacore tuna and bread appetizer
    Rosalyn L.

    We came here during a day trip to Victoria and were definitely not disappointed! Their menu rotates seasonally, so we had the tomato salad and some bread with olive oil to start, a couple orders of their signature fried chicken, BC nugget tomatoes, albacore tuna and a few orders of their tater tots. They provided us with a variety of hot sauces for the fried chicken, however it was juicy and flavourful enough by itself and came with housemade pickles. The portion for the bread was a bit small for the price, however the tomato salad tasted extremely fresh and went well with the blueberries and ricotta. The albacore tuna dish was the star of the show as all the flavours and textures from the edamame spread to the wonton chips complimented each other beautifully. They seated us on their outdoor patio which was surprisingly not cold at all as they had several heaters placed outside. This was a recommendation from a Victoria local and we were thoroughly impressed with both the food and service. Everything tasted fresh and the meal being served family style meant that everyone got a chance to taste a bit of everything. Will come back when we get the chance to visit the island again to try some new dishes!

    Mark L.

    Would love to give a higher review but there were a couple of glaring issues. First thing, I am not sure if they are operating at 80% capacity to more easily manage the restaurant, or are they pulling the old Viper Room tactic of saying it's booked out and full to create buzz when it is actually not fully booked. Called and asked if there were any openings and they told me it was fully booked all night but they take walk ins on first come basis. Walked down around 6 to find a resto that was about 50% empty. Asked the hostess if we could get a table for two and she said they were booked but could put us on the waitlist for the bar or patio which I accepted. Went and walked the neighborhood and was called about 20 minutes later to invite us to a patio seat. We arrived and I noticed the resto was still 30% empty. When we left restaurant was 40% empty and in between arriving and leaving we never saw the restaurant full. Second- much of the staff seemed a little bothered with dealing with us. Our waitress was fairly absent, a couple of the other staff that brought dishes seemed bothered they were having to do what they were doing. Just not particularly polished at all THE BIG EXCEPTION - when I requested a Somm to speak about a few of the wines, she was EXCELLENT! Above and beyond on all levels. Personal, friendly, and obviously has a deep understanding of hospitality. Note for the resto....you would be well advised to have her train the rest of your staff in hospitality. She killed it! Wish I could remember her name, I think it begins with an M. Food was quite solid, no complaints at all there so keep it up! I forgot to take a pic of the chicken but it is definitely recommended. Would love to see your service game come up to where it belongs.

    Bolognese
    Melia F.

    Loved our Friday dinner here! Pricing is a little steep but you're paying for the vibe so I'll take it. Service was fun, chatty in the right way! Pastas are fabulous but the endive salad really stole the show for me. No reservation we were able to do a walk in for a party of 3 around 8pm on a Friday.

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    Very tasty food and catered well to Gluten allergies. Pricy and busy. Excellent service.

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    Block Kitchen + Bar - You'll know it when you see it.

    Block Kitchen + Bar

    4.6(65 reviews)
    0.2 km
    Locally owned & operated
    Vegetarian friendly

    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!!

    So straight up this place went and took us to places we hadn't been prior to eating at the Block…read more Overall a very enjoyable experience for sure, but you cannot pigeonhole this place, which is a very good thing! We are big fans of traditional fare, but the Block is a place we are so glad we experienced and will certainly return utilizing the knowledge we garnered during our first experience. A big thank you to for helping us through picking one price fixe January exploration of your local restaurants and filling it with other ala carte additions. As we often do we ordered far too much food, wanting to explore everything off a menu that is far reaching. Not sure if our additions worked with the price fixe menu, but we sure enjoyed checking everything out. The interior is interesting with the addition of structural steel in the space to keep this heritage building (I think) standing tall for a few generations. We sure hope it's still here for a long while and will most likely come again the next time we are in Victoria. That is saying a lot as there are a wide range of restaurants in the neighbourhood, but you do want to check the Block out!

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    Block Kitchen + Bar - From local craft beers to exotic cocktails, we have a drink for you and that special someone.

    From local craft beers to exotic cocktails, we have a drink for you and that special someone.

    Block Kitchen + Bar - Duck Spring Rolls with Nam Jim sauce.

    Duck Spring Rolls with Nam Jim sauce.

    Block Kitchen + Bar - Admiral Sho Cauliflower with marinated and fried cauliflower bites, General Tso sauce, sesame, chili thread.

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    Admiral Sho Cauliflower with marinated and fried cauliflower bites, General Tso sauce, sesame, chili thread.

    The Churchill - TAPS!

    The Churchill

    4.2(71 reviews)
    0.0 km
    $$

    I am giving the overall bar a 5! It's a super fun bar located right off the major street in…read moreVictoria. I was visiting for only 4 short hours. We wanted to grab a beer and head back to the boat. The atmosphere is super fun. We were greeted right away and I was overwhelmed with the beer list. The server let me try a few. I don't think she heard me because it was a little loud. I ended up getting a beer I wasn't a fan of. I'm not one to send things back so I drank what I had. 1 star for the beer I had. This place has MANY drinks to try from. I didn't see a food menu. They might have one. I also didn't see a physical menu, it was scanned from the bar. Still recommend going here!

    Our group decided they wanted to try a local pub while we were in Victoria for our last night of…read morethe cruise. After a quick search on Yelp we settled on The Churchill so they could try several different local beers. I opted for the featured cocktail of the month Into The Wild with blackberry gin, blueberry liqueur, honey, lemon & orange bitters. I thought it was really good, smooth but potent. When visiting Canada, I thought it was mandatory to get the Poutine - Beer battered fries, squeaky cheese curds, homemade beef gravy. Very filling and did not disappoint. The rest of the family liked their choices (Nashville Hot Grilled Chicken Burgers, Pulled Jackfruit Bun) as well. We sat in a large booth instead of at the bar like most of the regulars and locals. Service was a little slow but would not keep me from coming back.

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    The Churchill - Booth area

    Booth area

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    The Courtney Room - ROASTED BONE IN PRIMROSE FARMS PORK CHOP *
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/carrot, new potato, braised baby gem lettuce, fiddlehead, pine mostarda/⁠

    The Courtney Room

    4.1(79 reviews)
    0.3 km

    The food was good. We had the prix fixed menu. The salad was the best out of our choices for…read moreappetizer. The steak tartare was tasty but the arugala overwhelmed it. The salmon main was absolutely delicious. The salmon roe added a texture were your mouthful just popped. The duck main was cooked perfectly. Did not taste gamey. The black rice or risotto in this dish was very tasty. The dessert of Panna cotta was delicious and had a citrus finish. The dessert feature of rhubarb cake was just meh. The white frosting had no taste and was thick on the cake. You finish out the meal with some jellies and some caramel Service was good but here is the reason for the low rating.... The main of the flat iron with arugala on the top with fries. They plated it and served it with a slug in it. The slug fell from inside the salad onto the plate . A baby slug. But it was living and moving. What followed was poor response and gaslighting of which this restaurant should be ashamed. In order not to disgust the others I stopped a woman that was working the floor to remove the plate. When I pointed to the slug why gave a small chuckle and half smile and stated, "well, it is farm to table." That is gaslighting. Right there that was a poor response. I see signs saying Michelin on this restaurant, but really...if you had served a slug to a someone rating you for a Michelin, you think you would get that rating? Highly doubtful. That should never have been served. Yes the restaurant cooked another meal which took longer. They cooked it just fine too....however their lackluster and empty words of well we do say it's farm to table doesn't replace an apology or an assurance of we will do better.

    Overall the food was five star and the scallop appetizer was my favorite. We chose to sit at the…read morebar and the chairs are not quite High Enough for the height of the bar and there is no footrest at the base of the bar. Our waiter had not fully mastered the menu however he was very sweet and continually went back to get more information... We had to flag someone down to get a second glass of wine despite being at the bar.

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    The Courtney Room
    The Courtney Room
    The Courtney Room

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    Frankie's Modern Diner

    Frankie's Modern Diner

    4.2(291 reviews)
    0.2 km
    $$

    Great service and delicious food…read more The food is always delicious and the service is very accommodating. We had a couple of children with us and they were very kind in bringing out a combination of food that the kids would enjoy and actually eat.

    Frankie's Modern Diner was a nice casual place to stop by for dinner. We had a reservation for…read moredinner on a weekday, but there were hardly anyone in during prime meal time. The atmosphere was alright with dimmer lighting than other similar places which was nice for the mood, and the place was surprisingly louder than expected for the little people that were there. The waitress we had was friendly and nice, but also came by frequently to ask if we were done looking at the menu, with our food, wanting the bill. It felt very rushed despite there not being many other customers in the area. We were only in the restaurant for about 45 minutes today. The food was mediocre. I had the fried chicken and waffles, which looked good but tasted generic. The fried chicken was a bit dry and just tasted like it was seasoned with salt and pepper and that's about it. The waffle tasted like something anyone could make at home. My friend had the Caesar salad, which was drenched in sauce but otherwise looked alright. Overall, the food is on the pricier side, relative to the portion size being served. Expect to spend at least $30 to be full, not including drinks and dessert.

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    Frankie's Modern Diner - Starting the day with a spot of tea

    Starting the day with a spot of tea

    Frankie's Modern Diner - Mozzarella Sticks

    Mozzarella Sticks

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    Perro Negro Taperia - Craft cocktail at Perro Negro Taperia, Spanish tapas bar in Victoria, BC.

    Perro Negro Taperia

    4.8(24 reviews)
    0.2 km
    $$$

    Great little spot, like others have stated, make sure you actually go to Perro Negro…read more If I remember correctly, we were directed on the first level and second level before we found the spot. The vibe in the restaurant was nice. Felt like we were teleported away for a few hours. Everyone was chatting away eating. It was an open space, but not hard to have a conversation. Our waitress was prompt and attentive. She made great recommendations on wine and food. We ended up taking advantage of their special shared tapas menu for two at $59.50 CAD. I ordered some wine by the glass to go with some of the dishes. We didn't have any preference in the order, so our waitress brought things out as we finished. The spread included bacon wrapped stuffed dates, chorizo puffs, salad, veggies, croquettas, patatas bravas, prawns, beef short ribs, and a chocolate mousse-like dessert. Everything was so tasty! It starts off so well with the bacon wrapped stuff dates and you think there will be a dip in taste at some point. I believe the only dish we didn't finish were the veggies, done ratatouille style, we were pretty full so we chose not to finish this one and make sure we could eat dessert. She did figure out I was american when I tried to give her my credit card. I always forget they bring those credit card devices to your table outside the US. I would definitely go back to try some of the other menu options.

    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!

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    Perro Negro Taperia - Interior dining room at Perro Negro Taperia, a Spanish tapas restaurant in Victoria, BC known for its warm brick interior, co...

    Interior dining room at Perro Negro Taperia, a Spanish tapas restaurant in Victoria, BC known for its warm brick interior, co...

    Perro Negro Taperia - House Spanish meatballs tapas served at Perro Negro Taperia, a Spanish restaurant in Victoria, BC.

    House Spanish meatballs tapas served at Perro Negro Taperia, a Spanish restaurant in Victoria, BC.

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