Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Central Saanich

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1. The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room

4.9

Exceptional(4630)

Price: Expensive

• Northwest • Central Saanich

Booked 29 times today

Enjoy the stunning floral display gardens, plus the restaurant's historic surroundings and contemporary, fresh local foods. Located in the original Butchart family residence, you can experience spectacular views of the Private Garden, the Italian Garden and Tod Inlet. Indulge in Afternoon Tea in our Spring and Summer seasons, or our High Tea which offers more warm savories from October through the winter months. Lunch and dinner are served seasonally with a strong presence of local sustainable ingredients. Choose from our award winning showcase of Vancouver Island wines. Enjoy adding to your awareness and appreciation of local grapes and vintners. Please note that admission to The Butchart Gardens is required in order to access The Dining Room Restaurant. Our current admission rates are at www.butchartgardens.com

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2. The Arbutus Room at Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa

4.6

Exceptional(287)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Central Saanich

Booked 2 times today

Victoria's most spectacular oceanfront dining experience, located at Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa just 20 minutes from downtown Victoria. Enjoy the crackling fireplace or the heated seaside patios. Savour a fresh approach to pacific rim cuisine. Seasonally inspired ingredients harvested from the sea and grown fresh on Vancouver Island. A temptation of flavours, colours and textures artfully paired with region's finest BC wine. Open daily for breakfast & dinner 7 days a week.

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3. Alpina Restaurant at Villa Eyrie Resort

4.7

Exceptional(1955)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • Victoria

Booked 4 times today

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.

4. The Pink Door

4.8

Exceptional(8855)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 106 times today

The Pink Door is an independently owned (never cloned, never genetically modified) restaurant that has been quietly dedicated to fresh & local Italian food since 1981. Its seafood & produce driven menu has been the central theme throughout its wildly popular domain in Seattle's Pike Place Market.

5. Nightingale

4.8

Exceptional(1917)

Price: Expensive

• Canadian • Coal Harbour

Booked 124 times today

Nightingale's menu feature dishes that are ingredient-led and packed with flavour. MICHELIN Guide Recommended and Named Canada’s Best Farm to Table Restaurant, we are passionate about sourcing locally and our relationship with local farms, growers, foragers & fisherman are second to none. Our wood-stone pizza oven is at the heart of our kitchen and our dough has been diligently perfected to deliver Neapolitan style pizzas with seasonally changing toppings over a delicious crust. Guests are encouraged to order a range of dishes from our extensive menu selection, which are best shared family-style. Nightingale's award winning wine list has been carefully curated, and our highly trained Sommelier Team is on hand to guide you towards local hidden gems, as well as both those elusive and more popular varietals. We offer a range of local craft beers as well as classic and seasonally changing original cocktails.

6. Spinasse

4.8

Exceptional(3780)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 32 times today

We recommend making a reservation however, we have some counter seats available on a first come first serve basis for walk-ins. There could be a waitlist so come early!Cascina Spinasse is offering in-house dining seven days a week. Sunday-Thursday 5pm - 10pm. Friday & Saturday 5pm - 11pm.

7. Dovetail

4.8

Exceptional(294)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Yaletown

Booked 52 times today

California inspired family-style share plates, cocktails & vibes. Offering flavours influenced from our experiences, paired with groovy house tunes, a thoughtfully curated wine selection and a sophisticated cocktail list. For large parties please email reservations@dovetailrestaurant.ca

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8. Miku Restaurant - Vancouver

4.8

Exceptional(6483)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Coal Harbour

Booked 98 times today

Specializing in aburi, or flamed-seared, sushi, the act of applying flame directly and lightly searing sushi enhances the natural flavours and textures of the seafood. Miku owner, Seigo Nakamura, innovated the Aburi concept by crafting specialty sauces using non-traditional Japanese ingredients to pair with each type of fish.Located at the corner of Howe Street and Canada Place WayMichelin RecommendedWinner of Georgia Straight's Golden Plate for Best Japanese Restaurant in VancouverTimeOut's 20 best restaurants in Vancouver to eat in 2022OpenTable's 22 Restaurants That Define Vancouver Dining 2022Executive Chef: Kazuhiro Hayashi

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9. Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining Room

4.8

Exceptional(1733)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 6 times today

Using local and seasonal ingredients is the most important element in Japanese cuisine. It also has become the primary principle for the international culinary community. With commitment to that philosophy, Tamura features sustainable seasonal ingredients of the Pacific Northwest in authentic Japanese preparation. Tamura is a Kappo style restaurant where food is prepared in an open kitchen and served quickly in a lively environment where staff and guests talk about the food and beyond. Our goal is to become the very best restaurant to our guests by getting to know them and serving them in a personable yet professional manner.*Please note that a 20% living wage charge is included (dine in only). The house retains 100% of these charges to help fund higher wages and benefits to all staff. Additional gratuity is not expected.

10. Boom + Batten

4.6

Exceptional(4539)

Price: Expensive

• Northwest • Victoria

Booked 53 times today

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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ChihWei
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Love the place, love the staff, such a lovely place!!! We definitely will visit again!
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The Butchart Gardens - The Dining RoomPrice: Expensive• Northwest• Central Saanich
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4.9
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Spencer
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This was our first time at the Pink Door, one night I will never forget. From the moment we arrived the ambience made the experience feel classy. The decorations and lighting throughout fit the mood. Customer service and special request were accommodated positively and without hesitation. The menu was simple but not lacking, wasn’t an overwhelming amount to decide nor was it too small to not have options. The food was made at a high level with attention to detail and exquisite taste. It is where I proposed to my now fiancé and provided a night I can’t forget and will be somewhere we come for our special days. Go to the pink door, you will not be disappointed.
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The Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.8
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Wendyvip
Vancouver / British Columbia •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food, service and ambiance are the best on Vancouver Island- and that’s saying something given the quality of restaurants here. A true “hidden gem”. I highly recommend the resort and the restaurant.
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Alpina Restaurant at Villa Eyrie ResortPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• Victoria
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4.7
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Frances
Vancouver / British Columbia •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Outstanding food and service. We sat at the Chefs Table where we looked directly into the kitchen. Wonderful experience. 10/10 would recommend for anyone.
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NightingalePrice: Expensive• Canadian• Coal Harbour
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4.8
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Natalinovip
Hawaii •23 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
Absolutely first class , so glad they stayed open this winter all nights for dinner in the Arbutus room :) Nino & Family
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The Arbutus Room at Brentwood Bay Resort and SpaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Central Saanich
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4.6

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1. The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room

2. The Arbutus Room at Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa

3. Alpina Restaurant at Villa Eyrie Resort

4. The Pink Door

5. Nightingale

6. Spinasse

7. Dovetail

8. Miku Restaurant - Vancouver

9. Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining Room

10. Boom + Batten

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