25 minutes away, Victoria has a wide selection of restaurants, pubs and cafes for your enjoyment. We’ve listed some of our favourites below.
Breakfast & Brunch
Weekend breakfast culture in Victoria is like nowhere else in the world – the best spots have line-ups around the block by 10am. The quality is fantastic and the range of atmospheres great, but no matter where you choose to start your morning, your appetite will be satisfied. Here are a few of our favourites.
Floyd’s Diner
866 Yates Street, 250.381.5114
For a fresh cup of coffee or hunger-quenching breakfast and diner cuisine, Floyd’s is the perfect place for those looking for a casually arranged breakfast or lunch.
www.floydsdiner.com
Blue Fox Café
919 Fort St, 250.380.1683
A favourite among locals, get here early to avoid the line-up! Breakfast served all day.
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm; Sat-Sun 8am-3pm
Mo:Le Restaurant
554 Pandora Avenue, 250.385.6653
Fresh, organic, local ingredients, 19 breakfast menu items ranging from juevos rancheros to French toast with fresh fruit.
Breakfast & Lunch: 8am-3pm daily. Dinner: 5:30pm-on (Closed Tuesdays)
www.molerestaurant.ca
Marina Restaurant
1327 Beach Dr, (Oak Bay) 250.598.8555
Overlooking the Oak Bay Marina, spend your Sunday morning filling up on the tempting brunch buffet – loaded with seafood, prime rib, green and fruit salads and desserts. Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm; Sun 10am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm
www.marinarestaurant.com
Sam’s Deli
805 Government Street 250.382.8424
Fresh baked goods and healthy morning fare, Sam’s famous extraordinary sandwiches, Roger’s ice cream and a sunny patio on the Inner Harbour. Breakfast & lunch.
www.samsdeli.com
John’s Place
723 Pandora Ave, 250.389.0711
Themed around a diner from the 1950s John's uses only top quality ingredients like real butter, seasonal fruit and homemade sausages.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Mon-Thu 7am-9pm; Fri 7am-10pm; Sat 8am-4pm, 5pm-10pm; Sun 8am-4pm, 5pm-9pm
www.johnsplace.ca
Rebar Modern Food
50 Bastion Sq, 250.361.9223
Rebar is a favorite, especially among vegetarians. 80 varieties of juice smoothies, omelets, salads, burritos and curries, along with fresh baked goods. Reservations suggested for brunch.
Mon-Wed 8:30am-9pm; Thu-Sat 8:30am-10pm; Sun 8:30am-3:30pm
www.rebarmodernfood.com
Lunch, Dinner & Pubs
Barb’s Place (Open-air fish & chips)
Fisherman’s Wharf 250.384.6515
Hand’s down Victoria’s BEST fish & chips – wrapped in newspaper old school-style. Dine al fresco on the dock but be sure to share your chips with the resident seals!
Lunch & dinner
www.bcexplore.com/barbs.htm
Cactus Club Café (Casual fine-dining)
1125 Douglas Street, 250.361.3233
Popular among the locals, Cactus Club is centrally located across from The Bay Centre (Mall).
Lunch & dinner
www.cactusclubcafe.com
Café Mexico (Mexican)
1425 Store Street, 250.386.1425
Authentic Mexican just off Victoria’s waterfront. Great margaritas, home-made chips & salsa, and huge burritos!
Lunch & dinner
Canoe Brewpub, Marina & Restaurant
450 Swift Street, 250.361.1940
People watch on the patio in summer, cozy up inside with a micro brew in winter. Contemporary, fresh and west coast urban style makes this a must visit.
Lunch & dinner
www.canoebrewpub.com
Rosemeade Dining Room & Lounge
429 Lampson Street, 1-250-412-ROSE (7673)
Rated #1 Restaurant on Vancouver Island by Zagat, and Canada’s Best New Restaurant by enRoute Magazine in 2005, a fusion of old world charm and traditional with the style of contemporary design. It proves to be a culinary and aesthetic feast that will engage all the senses in exquisite surroundings.
www.englishinnresort.com/dine.html
Sanuk (Asian-fusion)
625 Courtney Street, 250.920.4844
Martinis, sharing plates and cozy booths.
Lunch & dinner
Mon-Fri: 11am - 4pm, Sun - Sat: 4pm - 10pm
www.sanukinfusion.com
Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
308 Catherine Street, 250.386.2739
On the water overlooking the Inner Harbour – a fresh take on the traditional pub with an enviable wine list, micro-brew and piles of seafood. Check out the on-site wine shop to take home some Vancouver Island favourites.
Lunch & dinner
www.spinnakers.com
Tapa Bar (Mediterranean tapas)
620 Trounce Alley, 250.383.0013
Funky music, trendy crown and line-ups on the weekend – a definite favourite for ‘date nights’ and tapas.
Lunch & dinner
Temple (West Coast)
525 Fort Street, 250.383.2313
Relatively new to the Victoria food scene, Temple has made a very good name for themselves with the locals.
www.thetemple.ca
The Latch Restaurant (West Coast)
2328 Harbour Road (Sidney), 250.656.4015
Old World charm by the sea – well worth the drive.
www.latchinn.ca
The Reef (Caribbean)
533 Yates Street, 250.388.5375
Plantain fries, signature jerk sauce, chowders, burgers and curry – this is authentic Caribbean with the flavours of the islands.
Lunch, brunch & dinner
www.thereefrestaurant.com
Fine Dining
Café Brio (West Coast)
944 Fort Street, 250.383.0009
Intimate setting, regional cuisine, food and wine pairings and a much sought-after wine list! Café Brio is a huge supporter of local, organic food producers.
Dinner
www.cafe-brio.com
Sooke Harbour House Restaurant
1528 Whiffen Spit Road, 250.642.3421
Rated one of the top restaurants in North America and home to award-winning Chefs. They are committed to Vancouver Island products – fresh, natural and local. Menu changes daily.
Dinner
www.sookeharbourhouse.com
Need a quick bite from an old favourite? In addition to table service restaurants, Victoria is home to all of your favourite franchise food outlets.
