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Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Victoria

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A photo of Finn's Seafood, Chops and Cocktails restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2731)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Victoria
Booked 14 times today
Set in a beautiful 1882 heritage building overlooking the inner harbour and parliament buildings in the heart of downtown Victoria, Finn's offers award winning food and service, a locally sourced menu, and strong classic cocktails. With a varied menu offering something to suit all tastes Finns is a great choice for unmatched atmosphere, friendly service, great food and beautiful harbour views.
A photo of The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Fort Street restaurant
4.4
Awesome(3415)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Victoria
Booked 24 times today
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar is a neighborhood gem due to its consistently high-quality food and friendly service, as seen in the glowing reviews. It's a favorite among locals for its steaks, seafood, and special Keg spices. The restaurant's ambiance, with its casual yet up-scale bar setting, adds to its appeal. It's not just a place to eat, but an experience that keeps customers coming back.
A photo of Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1078)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Victoria
Booked 2 times today
Located in one of Victoria's oldest buildings, Ferris' Upstairs Seafood And Oyster Bar presents deeply coloured wooden floors and rich brick walls accented by candlelight. Featuring the best in fresh seafood from our local waters, and premium steaks from Alberta. It's a great place to lounge and enjoy what Vancouver Island has to offer. Small plates and large, our menu changes weekly based on the best in available produce and season.We boast an extensive wine list from Europe, California and Canada. Six rotating craft beers on tap and carefully curated cocktails featuring local spirits and house made ingredients. Seafood, meat, vegetarian and vegan options available. Kids welcome.Located in the heart of downtown Victoria. Regularly named one of the best seafood restaurants in town, we offer a romantic setting perfect for date nights, special occasions and casual dinners. Tapas available from our neighbouring tapas bar Perro Negro on the weekends.
A photo of Earls Kitchen + Bar - Victoria restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(774)
Price: Expensive
• American • Victoria
Booked 12 times today
Earls Kitchen + Bar in Victoria is a beloved local spot known for its fresh, locally sourced ingredients and globally inspired dishes. The cozy ambiance with good music is a hit with locals, as noted in numerous reviews, along with the attentive service. It's a place where you can dress up or down and enjoy great food and drinks, making it a neighborhood gem.
A photo of Milestones Grill + Bar - Victoria restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1300)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Canadian • Victoria
Booked 22 times today
The classics you love prepared with a perfect twist, all served up in an atmosphere that feels just right. That’s the Milestones promise. So, whether you’re celebrating a milestone, making the most of Happy Hour or enjoying brunch with friends, you can be sure that every Milestones experience is a simple and perfectly memorable one.Please note, we will do our very best to accommodate requests for specific seating but we cannot guarantee them. We do not accept reservations for our patio, but if it available upon arrival you are welcome to it!
A photo of LURE Restaurant + Bar, Delta Ocean Pointe Resort restaurant
4.5
Awesome(962)
Price: Expensive
• International • Victoria
Booked 16 times today
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.
A photo of Glo Restaurant + Lounge restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3637)
Price: Moderate
• Northwest • Victoria
Booked 32 times today
Visit Glo for exceptional 180° views of the Selkirk waterway. Be surrounded by a fun, social atmosphere with close proximity to downtown. Locals & visitors enjoy our contemporary menu & curated cocktail list using fresh, inventive ingredients. Our happy hour & late night menu offers one of the best locations to dine with value.
A photo of Zambri's restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2620)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Victoria
Booked 5 times today
Lunch:Wednesday-Friday 11:30am-2:30pmDinner: Tuesday-Thursday 5:00-9:00Friday-Saturday 5:00-10:00Reservations recommended but not required. For over 25 years, Zambri’s has been fortunate enough to serve Victorians Italian soul food paired with all the best wines of Italy. We’ve grown as Victoria has grown, but at our heart, we have remained true to our roots. Many years of working with local farmers, being a contributing member of our local community, caring for the environment (we are carbon neutral), hosting Italian wine dinners and always making sure that our vision for our food stays true, have brought us to the place we are now.Join us for dinner, come for one our monthly wine dinners, or have your next event in one of our gorgeous private spaces... Come see for yourself!
A photo of Cafe Brio restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(259)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Victoria
Booked 11 times today
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.
A photo of Pendray Inn and Tea House restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1310)
Price: Very Expensive
• British • Victoria
Booked 15 times today
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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  • Mike
    Vancouver / British Columbia •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The dim sum was excellent. So was the fish n chips. Nice ambience and excellent service.
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    Finn's Seafood, Chops and CocktailsPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Victoria
    4.6
  • Chrystal
    Vancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The restaurant was very busy but the staff had it under control. Upscale yet approachable atmosphere. They offer a cozy modern vibe with dim lighting. Both my wife and I ordered our sirloin steak medium well. Mine was past well done and hers was rare/medium rare. The steaks should be the star of the show and coked to perfection. This was a miss this time, however we still enjoyed our dinner. Twice baked baked potatoes we wonderful. Devon our server was professional, friendly and attentive. He had great knowledge of the menu and made some nice recommendations. Well on the pricier side it was still a good value for the quality of food they offer. Overall it was a great dinning experience and we will be back for more delicious food. Thanks!
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    The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Fort StreetPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Victoria
    4.4
  • helena
    Vancouver / British Columbia •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This is a great value for money especially for happy hour. Good wine and tasty food - we had wings and spinach & artichoke dip. The view of the parliament buildings across the harbour is stunning. The staff are friendly and attentive. We came for happy hour at 4 pm and the place was quiet but as it filled up (towards 6pm when it was packed) it did get noisier. Overall we really enjoy coming to this restaurant. We are locals, and have been here before and will come again. And again… :-)
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    Milestones Grill + Bar - VictoriaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Victoria
    4.4
  • Jennifer
    Vancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    I had lunch at Earls today with my friend. A few times we mentioned how good the service was. It started off with a young man named Maguire that seated us, made sure we were happy with the table he gave us, and explained the menu to us. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Food was ready quickly and we both were very happy with our meals. Drinks from the bar were very tasty and nicely presented. Great dining experience from beginning to end.
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    Earls Kitchen + Bar - VictoriaPrice: Expensive• American• Victoria
    4.6
  • Johanne
    Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 24, 2024
    Wonderful space and atmosphere. Excellent food and service. We chose the sliced tuna sashimi style and grilled scallops, and a few fresh raw oysters as an appetizer. Oysters were so fresh and wonderful and scallops superb. The tuna was presented differently than I have had before, which was delicious and so fresh. For our main dishes, the black cod and bouillabaisse were the choices made. Both were amazing. We plan to return.
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    Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Victoria
    4.6

Discover best neighborhood gem restaurants in Victoria

Discover the hidden culinary treasures in Victoria, Vancouver, and British Columbia with our curated list of neighborhood gems. These restaurants stand out for their exceptional food quality, unique ambiance, and stellar service, consistently earning high praise from both locals and visitors. From the cozy, locally sourced offerings of Earls Kitchen + Bar to the exquisite Alpine-inspired dishes at Alpina Restaurant, each establishment offers a distinct dining experience that reflects the rich, diverse flavors of the region. Victoria's dining scene is vibrant and eclectic, characterized by a blend of international cuisines and local ingredients that cater to a variety of tastes and preferences. Whether you're in the mood for the comforting Italian classics at Lot 1 Pasta Bar or the upscale, yet casual vibe of The Keg Steakhouse + Bar, there's something to satisfy every palate. These neighborhood gems are more than just places to eat; they are part of the community's fabric, offering a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes every meal a special occasion. Ideal for both casual lunches and elegant evenings, these restaurants promise not only a meal but an experience that keeps diners returning. Explore the best of Victoria's local dining and discover why these spots are beloved by those in the know.

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