Victoria Restaurants
17 Mile Pub House
Location
Creative west coast fare, local seafood and a weekly fresh sheet specials are served for lunch and dinner, and can be enjoyed in the bay window overlooking the pub garden, or in front of a crackling fire. Soups and famous seafood chowder, are made daily and all entrees are made to order.
Built in 1894 as a stage coach stop seventeen miles from Victoria City Hall, the 17 Mile Pub House enroute to Sooke has retained its yesteryear charm. There is even a hitching post a visitor arriving by horseback.
Asian Noodle House Colwood
Friendly and very quick service. We are always amazed at how fast the food comes out. You'd almost think it was prepared ahead of time but rest assured that's not the case. The food is always fresh and tastes excellent. The kitchen is just out of site but you can hear everything such as the food sizzling to perfection. Yes, we really like this place! It is our favourite Asian cuisine in the Westshore area for both dine in and take out. They serve a few selections of house wines and domestic beer. Imported beers Corona, Singtao, Heneken and Asahi also served.
Baan Thai Restaurant
Good variety of choices of authentic food of Thailand. Don't worry about the reputation of Thai food being spicy - you can order all the way down to "mild", which is really mild - suitable for all tastes. The Singha beer is imported direct from Thailand, and is a nice lager style beer which goes with most of the menu items.
Thai authenticity is taken seriously at this restaurant, so many ingredients are imported from Thailand. Thai staff will be serving you with a traditional smile. This is a small restaurant and they don't take reservations, so arrive early if you want to be seated right away, or be prepared for a bit of a wait.
Black Olive
The Black Olive Restaurant offers Mediterranean and Italian influenced West Coast dining and features an extensive wine list with interesting, unusual and hard to find wines. This 60 seat restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, seven days/week. Expect to find wonderful dishes such as the Salmon Mediterranean, grilled fresh salmon topped with pesto and goat cheese or the Black Olive Linguine, linguini with scallops, prawns and mussels, roasted red peppers in a black olive pesto and wine cream sauce - hungry?!
Blackfish Cafe
The Blackfish Café is the only floating restaurant in Victoria. We opened our doors in 1994, over the years we have transformed ourselves into one of Victoria's more casual dining locations, remaining in the hands of James Bay Inn Ltd. It is located in the hub of Victoria's Inner Harbour. There are 35 seats inside and another 40 outside on the heated, covered patio. Any closer to the water, and you're wet! Sit and enjoy the fully licensed, full service restaurant that has become one of Victoria's Best Kept Secrets!
Brasserie Lécole
Brasserie "l'école" is the small French bistro owned and operated by Sommelier Marc Morrison and Chef Sean Brennan.
The restaurant opened December 14th, 2001 and has won numerous awards and accolades since such as Best Restaurant in Victoria (2007 Vancouver Magazine Awards) and One of Canada's Top Wine Savvy Restuarants (Wine Access Magazine 2005). Brasserie "L'école" has been recommended by media such as the New York Times (June 11, 2004), Martha Stewart Weddings (Spring 2002), Travel & Leisure (June 2003), Conde Nast Traveler and National Geographic Traveler (September 2005).
Cafe Brio
From land to sea Café Brio's menu focuses on regional products. Flavour pairing comes naturally when using products that come from the same region. Sauces are often kept simple or light as not to mask the natural flavours found in our local quality ingredients.
As a member of the ICC I am committed to supporting local farms and products. We have had strong ties with the organic farming community from day one. I am lucky to be able to sit down with Tina Fraser and help plan crops for the following year so that we receive the best possible products in their peak season. Other farms are following suit so that we have strong local farm resources almost year round. Beyond organics my commitment is to BC farms first for produce.
From the farms to our kitchen to your plate, enjoy!
Cafe Mexico
Located in Market Square (two doors north of Johnson Street), Cafe Mexico is in the heart of Victoria's Old Towne district and is on your way to our local Chinatown. Cafe Mexico's wooden-brick floor and adobe-styled - walls blend with brightly painted doors and beams, papier mache parrots, big clay pots and authentic Latin music to bring to life the festive atmosphere of Mexico.
Camille's
Camille's restaurant is located in the heart of 'old town' in the revitalized Bastion Square. We have been hard at work for twenty successful years, thanks in part to the generous recommendations from many hotels and bed and breakfast establishments. This year we hope to work even more closely together and ensure that visitors to Victoria enjoy the best food, service and hospitality available.
Our restaurant is a unique combination of fine dining with a comfortable, casual atmosphere. The menu is diverse, with many specials including vegetarian food, fresh seafood, and wild game. We are proud to utilize as many fresh local ingredients as possible and we prepare our dishes in a health-conscious full flavored style. Candlelight, soft blues and jazz and a talented staff supply the atmosphere. For those who love wine, our list is extensive with truly great and affordable wines.
In addition to our ever changing weekly seasonal menu we also offer a five-course tasting menu. The chef's menu is $50 and may be ordered with wine pairings for each course for an additional $25. This menu changes daily and is a great way to try a variety of tastes and textures in smaller portions.
Canoe Brewpub
CANOE's food philosophy is simple. Our chefs showcase local farmers and the changing menu stresses seasonal organics, the finest cuts of meat and wild seafood. Our food runs the scope from pure comfort to globally inspired cuisine.
Also try our signature handcrafted beers. Our Brewmaster and his award-winning brews are sought after by enthusiasts across the Pacific Northwest for their clean, crisp pure flavours and complex character.
CANOE is located in a "must experience" 1894 heritage landmark building. The soaring timber from and rustic brick architecture create a vibrant atmosphere and provide a versatile setting for gatherings large and small. Located near Victoria's active marina, our patios offer some of the best sunsets in the city.
