Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Victoria

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

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Callisto

4.8

4.8 (480)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bistro

Victoria

About the restaurant

Callisto at The Westin Bear Mountain celebrates Pacific North West ingredients. Our relationships with local farmers allow us to create dishes that nourish your soul and body. Callisto is nestled in the mountains overlooking the lush landscape of Vancouver Island with views as far as Mt. Baker. Callisto has an open contemporary dining atmosphere with a seasonal patio that opens onto nature's doorstep. Enjoy signature cocktails from Serip Bar, where each drink is made just for you, or let our sommelier choose a wine from the carefully curated wine list. Two-hour parking for all restaurant guests. Please present a picture of your paid parking ticket for credit.

Top review

Cyrus

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

They accommodated us even if we arrived earlier than our appointment time.

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Experience

Christmas Eve Dinner

Experience

Christmas Dinner - $25 Deposit Required

Experience

New Year’s Eve Dinner - $35 Deposit Required

Alpina Restaurant at Villa Eyrie Resort

4.7

4.7 (1963)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary European

Victoria

About the restaurant

Alpina Restaurant is firmly one of Vancouver Island's best restaurants and a real foodie destination. Recently, voted top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in Canada by Open Table Guests.

Building upon the German heritage of our executive chefs and their extensive culinary training throughout Europe, our cuisine eloquently infuses traditional ingredients and preparation methods from the Alpine regions of Italy, Germany, France and Switzerland. Elevate your perspective on the foods that have come to embody European inspired West Coast dining at the one and only, Alpina Restaurant at Villa Eyrie Resort.

Boasting unforgettable views of the Saanich Inlet and Finlayson Arm from nearly every table, we strive to make every dining experience as unique as the flavours found in the traditional European kitchens of our ancestors.

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Wilma

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing experience with brilliant view, great food and good service.

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CAPRESE STYLE EGGS BENEDICT

Pendray Inn and Tea House

4.7

4.7 (1308)

CAN$51 and over

British

Victoria

About the restaurant

Enjoy a traditional Victorian Afternoon Tea in the Pendray Inn and Tea House in a historic dining room with a stunning view of Victoria’s Inner Harbour. We offer a selection of fine teas, as well as elegant tea plates filled with assorted sweets and breads. The Pendray Tea House makes for the perfect location for this well-loved British tradition, followed by a stroll along Victoria’s inner harbour.

Experience a Breakfast Like No Other!
Served daily in a beautiful historic setting, our fabulous three-tiered style breakfast boasts a delectable combination of sweet and savoury flavours, coupled with locally sourced, organic teas and Oughtred organic coffee. We also offer traditional breakfast and other morning favourites!

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Rose

Dined 5 days ago

Highly recommend. Beautiful ambiance. Service was good. Nice selection of food and although it doesn't look like much we couldn't finish it all.

Boom + Batten

4.6

4.6 (4581)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Victoria

About the restaurant

With its perfect view of the inner harbour, Boom + Batten’s elevated casual dining offers guests an approachable culinary experience. Influenced and inspired by our Pacific Northwest surroundings, our culinary & beverage team delivers an inventive menu using the best ingredients on the market.

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Stephanie

Dined 2 days ago

We had a fabulous gal's lunch on Friday at Boom and Batten. We were seated at table #34 on the upper level. Our server was amazing! Our water glasses were filled before the glasses were empty, and the same applied for our coffee cups. Although the food was a little pricey every bite was delicious! The restaurant was quite busy but we were able to hear each other talk . I will definitely be returning!

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New Year's Eve at Boom + Batten!

Cafe Brio

4.7

4.7 (255)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Victoria

About the restaurant

The Café Brio, located in Victoria, has been a local favorite for twenty six years, serving up a rustic, Italian inspired menu. Focusing on regional products, Café Brio led by multi awarded Chef Sam Harris selects the highest quality ingredients from local sources to be used in authentic, creative dishes.

At Café Brio, everything is prepared in house. Pasta favorites include gnocchi with roasted leeks, parmesan cream and basil purée, Spaghettini with tomato, garlic, basil, olive oil and parmigiano and also our wild mushroom risotto. From the Sea enjoy seared scallops with peroxides, delicata squash, carmelo and bacon anchovy vinaigrette or our local fish feature. Lastly the Parry Bay Lamb feature from our friends out in Metchosin is an absolute must.

The wine list is extensive with input from multiple Sommeliers on staff always excited to share their new favourite bottle in our unique and cozy dining room.

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Malcolm

Dined 3 days ago

Great meal and great ambiance. We love this spot. We will be back!

Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge

4.5

4.5 (2017)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Victoria

About the restaurant

Serving Canadian Regional Cuisine, Vista 18 complements it's 18th floor views of Victoria's inner harbour and Juan de Fuca Strait with a locally inspired menu focusing on sustainable and fresh ingredients. Our versatile wine list and knowledgeable staff will help you choose the perfect wine to pair with your dinner while you enjoy the sights in our contemporary dining room.

Open for breakfast, happy hour & dinner 7 days a week. Reservations are always recommended to ensure the opportunity to see all of beautiful Victoria and the surrounding area. For reservations of groups over 6+, please give us a call!

Additionally, our lounge is open 7 days a week (with happy hour offered daily) and is non-reservable. Seating in our lounge is based on a first come, first serve basis.

We look forward to you joining us and we can't wait to serve you!

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Walter

Dined 1 day ago

Our new favorite restaurant in Victoria! Why didn't we know about this place sooner?!! Food was outstanding and service totally awesome!

Moxies - Victoria

4.8

4.8 (555)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary American

Victoria

About the restaurant

Welcome to Moxies. Moxies restaurant is a contemporary casual restaurant offering a globally inspired menu and hand crafted cocktails in a vibrant and interactive atmosphere. Our beautiful open dining room in its self is a site to see. We cater to many groups of different sizes and offer a private 'Tuscan' room which can also be reserved. Groups of 8+ will have an 18% Gratuity included in the bill. Please contact us directly for more information. 250-360-1660.

Moxies Victoria is on the corner of Yates Street and Vancouver Street, in the neighborhood of Harris Green. We are just just a few blocks from Victoria’s fashionable Lower Johnson Street, and just minutes from local tourism destinations downtown Victoria and the Upper Harbour.

Our menus can be found online at moxies.ca. Hope to see you soon!

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Cameo

Dined 1 day ago

The food and service is always consistent and top notch. Great atmosphere!

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Experience

New Year's Eve

Ugly Duckling

4.8

4.8 (179)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Victoria

About the restaurant

Ugly Duckling takes its inspiration from the intersection between Coastal BC's magical landscapes and the rich cultural heritage of North America’s oldest Chinatown. We offer experiential dining built around two promises: to serve you only those things which we have made by hand; and to work really, really hard to make you smile. We can't wait to welcome you.

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pranadocVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Food and service were exceptional.

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Experience

Tasting Menu

Experience

New Year 2025 Celebration December 27- December 31

Experience

Dine Around Victoria 2025: Jan. 24 - Feb. 9

Table Nineteen Victoria

4.5

4.5 (529)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Victoria

About the restaurant

Table Nineteen Victoria is located at Olympic View Golf Club, and is open after extensive renovations to offer a premier culinary experience in a stunning setting. The cuisine features thoughtfully selected, locally available and ethically sourced ingredients with clever house-made twists, created by our talented culinary team. (Formerly Forester's Restaurant at Olympic View).

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Coreena

Dined on Nov 29, 2024

Everything about this dining experience was excellent.

LURE Restaurant + Bar, Delta Ocean Pointe Resort

4.5

4.5 (963)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

International

Victoria

About the restaurant

With spectacular waterfront views of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, LURE brings a taste of Lively, Fresh, Local to Victoria’s dining scene, and a fresh take on a hotel restaurant. Our Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Dinner menus feature Chef Curtis Toth's delicious twist on classic sharing plates and entrees, using the freshest finds from Vancouver Island’s back yard. Menus showcase the unique culinary diversity that is sourced from local growers, artisan food and beverage producers.
Opening in November, your exclusive winter wonderland inspired dining dome awaits! Dine under the twinkling lights and enjoy our deliciously crafted exclusive WinterLURE menu.
Daily drink features and happy hour 3-6.

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Stacey

Dined 3 days ago

We had a wonderful lunch! I was concierge there many years ago and very special to be back!

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Experience

Christmas dinner in LURE - $109 4 Course

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