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Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.7
4.7
1088 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Seafood

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (250) 360-1824 ext. 1
  • Website
    http://www.ferrisoysterbar.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Leon McIntyre
  • Location
    536 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1K8
  • Neighborhood
    Victoria
  • Cross street
    Located on lower Yates Street between Government and Wharf.
  • Parking details
    Street parking, parking lot directly opposite
  • Public transit
    Multiple transit stops in the surrounding blocks.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,088 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Seafood

  • Victoria

    Best Overall

  • Victoria

    Best Food

  • Victoria

    Best Ambiance

  • Victoria

    Best Value

  • Victoria

    Innovative

  • Victoria

    Healthy

  • Victoria

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar in Victoria offers a delightful dining experience with "phenomenal food and service" and a relaxed, cozy atmosphere. Patrons rave about the "fresh and delicious oysters" and the "best fish and oysters" in town. The restaurant is praised for its charming setting, attentive service, and creative menu offerings, making it a must-visit for seafood lovers.

1,088 Reviews

  1. Erik

    Hawaii1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately my last couple a visits have not been very good. food quality seems to have been going downhill, the service is still really good and restaurant is nice but overall the experience is not as good as it used to be.

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  2. Nicholas

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best oysters in town, and these Port Hardy ones were firm, flavourful and good sized. The fried smelt were unique and excellent, something different to enjoy. Only downside was the roasted zaatar squash. It came out as a sloppy salad with a lot of mushy feta (I think), overly big chunks of arugula (I think) and only a few small bits of squash. The squash had no roasted texture or flavour. After a great start I didnt want to make a fuss, but it did not come up to the menu description or a pleasant surprise. Still my favourite Vic hangout, just hope they fix the squash.

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  3. Mort

    Vancouver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My only complaint is that the server tells you that you only have 2 hours to complete your meal, which is more than enough, but does not help one relax. I realize that profits are realized through turnover, but still, let's adapt the European way of dining and relax.

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  4. Linsay

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there for a birthday dinner and it was absolutely fantastic. The people around us were friendly. The service was amazing. The food was incredible. I will definitely be going back.

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  5. Merry

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is incredible. The fried smelt appy was sooo good, the seafood ceasar had balanced flavour and excellent garnishes, and the dine-around menu was so delicious that it's ridiculous.

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  6. Alec

    Hawaii2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The was fish bouillabaisse tremendous one of the best we have had

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  7. Diane

    Vancouver26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food and good wine. The only thing that kept the fifth star off was the very cold room. People had their parkas on for the whole meal. Not sure why that’s the case but it did distract from the pleasure of the excellent dinner.

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  8. Teija VIP

    Vancouver26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall this was a good experience at Ferris Upstairs Oyster Bar. The space is lovely. Nice menu with lots to choose from. Menu celebrates and features seafood but there are other diverse options, too. Service was good. Nice wine list. Food was overall very good.

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  9. Michael

    Vancouver22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had our new year’s eve dinner there. The food with the four course dinner had a lot of choices and tasty. The service, especially our server was excellent and attentive. We will definitely come back for more from Vancouver.

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  10. Scott

    Vancouver2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was ok but this was a preset menu and the item we were most interested in when we booked was no longer on the menu when we got there. Serice started out horribly (ie ignored for 15 minutes) but recovered thru the rest of the meal. Probably a unique experience for us but in a town with so many dining options small misses can have big impact.

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FAQs

Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (250) 360-1824 ext. 1.

Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1088 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar

536 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1K8

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on lower Yates Street between Government and Wharf.
  • Neighborhood
    Victoria
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking, parking lot directly opposite
  • Public transit
    Multiple transit stops in the surrounding blocks.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Leon McIntyre
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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