Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Refined French restaurant offering à la carte & set-price menus in an intimate, chic setting. $$$$$
Restaurant Matisse
512 Yates StRefined French restaurant offering à la carte & set-price menus in an intimate, chic setting. $$$$$
Famous Original
538 Yates StPizza slices the size of your face. Open late 7 days a week.
Hawk & Hen
531 Yates StFocused on local ingredients and flavours served up in simple, thoughtful dishes
Fiamo Pizza & Wine Bar
515 Yates StKitchen Hours: 4PM-2AM Daily. $$$
Quesada Burritos & Tacos
576 Yates StDelicious food and fast service. Good place to grab some food on the go.
Intimate, candlelit Italian nook with brick fireplaces, patio seating & a notable wine list.
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II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StIntimate, candlelit Italian nook with brick fireplaces, patio seating & a notable wine list.
$$$$
Classic steak & seafood dishes are the mainstays at this stylish yet casual chain restaurant.
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Fort Street
500 Fort StClassic steak & seafood dishes are the mainstays at this stylish yet casual chain restaurant.
Pita Pit
1221 Wharf StQuick food on the go. Like Subway but with pitas.
Set above a street-level grill, this quaint seafood spot offers a changing menu
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Ferris' Grill & Garden Patio
536 Yates StSet above a street-level grill, this quaint seafood spot offers a changing menu
Perro Negro (Black Dog) is an extension of our popular Ferris' Upstairs Seafood & Oyster Bar. Born of a love of Spanish food and culture, they feature an extensive list of tapas, sherry, and wine from Spain, BC, and beyond, served in an atmosphere that is lively, casual and fun!
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Perro Negro
536 Yates StreetPerro Negro (Black Dog) is an extension of our popular Ferris' Upstairs Seafood & Oyster Bar. Born of a love of Spanish food and culture, they feature an extensive list of tapas, sherry, and wine from Spain, BC, and beyond, served in an atmosphere that is lively, casual and fun!
Starbucks
3958 Shelbourne StIf you need your Starbucks fix, it is less than a block away.
Serious Coffee Broad Street
1280 Broad StLocal Coffee Chain
Rise and Grind Coffee & Breakfast Broad St
1294 Broad StTrendy breakfast and lunch spot with good coffee.
Hey Happy
560 Johnson StGreat location, lovely staff and wonderful coffee.
Wannawafel
560 Johnson StDessert for breakfast? Why not! A tad pricey but SO good! We recommend the liege waffle.
Azuma Sushi
615 Yates StSushi
Earls Kitchen + Bar
1199 Government StNational chain. Good eats and drink menu.
Locally inspired menu guarantees you that the freshest, often most innovative ingredients available, are used to prepare your meal. What they don't grow + ethically raise on their local organic farm in North Saanich, is proudly source from other like-minded farmers, food purveyors + fishermen. Indulge in an inspired dinner at the Kitchen and enjoy the best our local land and waters have to offer with the ambiance you prefer.
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10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney StLocally inspired menu guarantees you that the freshest, often most innovative ingredients available, are used to prepare your meal. What they don't grow + ethically raise on their local organic farm in North Saanich, is proudly source from other like-minded farmers, food purveyors + fishermen. Indulge in an inspired dinner at the Kitchen and enjoy the best our local land and waters have to offer with the ambiance you prefer.
Where the chef's an entertainer. Watch your personal chef dazzle you with sleight-of-hand bite-size bits of steak and seafood. $$$$
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The Japanese Village Restaurant
734 Broughton StWhere the chef's an entertainer. Watch your personal chef dazzle you with sleight-of-hand bite-size bits of steak and seafood. $$$$
Just like in Naples, we use authentic ingredients and processes to create our Neapolitan pizzas.
OUR TOMATOES are imported from Campania, and we hand-mill them before the oven caramelizes them to perfection.
OUR FIOR-DI-LATTE is 100% Canadian cow’s milk mozzarella. Invented in Naples, this cheese is rich and creamy.
OUR BASIL is hand-torn and is the Italian herb topping on many of our dishes.
OUR FLOUR is highly refined and low-gluten, making for easy digestion and endless enjoyment. ‘00’ Flour produces an amazingly soft yet crispy pizza crust.
OUR PIZZAS are hand-tossed by our expert team of Pizzaiolos – pizza-makers trained by Famoso’s certified founders – then fired in an authentic bell-shaped oven imported from Italy for 90 seconds at 900ºF.
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Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
560 Johnson StJust like in Naples, we use authentic ingredients and processes to create our Neapolitan pizzas.
OUR TOMATOES are imported from Campania, and we hand-mill them before the oven caramelizes them to perfection.
OUR FIOR-DI-LATTE is 100% Canadian cow’s milk mozzarella. Invented in Naples, this cheese is rich and creamy.
OUR BASIL is hand-torn and is the Italian herb topping on many of our dishes.
OUR FLOUR is highly refined and low-gluten, making for easy digestion and endless enjoyment. ‘00’ Flour produces an amazingly soft yet crispy pizza crust.
OUR PIZZAS are hand-tossed by our expert team of Pizzaiolos – pizza-makers trained by Famoso’s certified founders – then fired in an authentic bell-shaped oven imported from Italy for 90 seconds at 900ºF.
Gourmet hot dog/bourbon joint where you can play vintage pinball machines while you wait for a straight razor shave or a haircut. Great beer selection and some unique cocktails.
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Saint Franks
727 Broad StGourmet hot dog/bourbon joint where you can play vintage pinball machines while you wait for a straight razor shave or a haircut. Great beer selection and some unique cocktails.
EAT, DRINK &
BE HAPPY
BRUNCH LUNCH LATE NIGHT PATIO
www.thelocalvictoria.com
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THE LOCAL
1205 Wharf StEAT, DRINK &
BE HAPPY
BRUNCH LUNCH LATE NIGHT PATIO
www.thelocalvictoria.com
Restaurant franchise. Can be seated outside on the patio down below or up top with a view of the inner harbour.
"Our exceptionally talented Executive Chef brings unexpected yet tasty twists to classics. He then gives these carefully crafted recipes to his culinary team, making sure they have perfected these creations before bringing them to you. And that's what you can always be sure of, that there's a chef in every Milestones kitchen making your plate just right.
It's this passion in our recipes that makes a visit to Milestones truly unforgettable. Whether you come for a favourite meal or love trying new and trendy dishes, Milestones is all about great food without the pretension. We're an impromptu meeting place for friends and a cozy spot for date nights. We're familiar and friendly, but always on the cutting-edge. We're nights to remember and remarkable flavours to savour. That's how we set the table at Milestones. "
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Milestones
2401 Millstream RdRestaurant franchise. Can be seated outside on the patio down below or up top with a view of the inner harbour.
"Our exceptionally talented Executive Chef brings unexpected yet tasty twists to classics. He then gives these carefully crafted recipes to his culinary team, making sure they have perfected these creations before bringing them to you. And that's what you can always be sure of, that there's a chef in every Milestones kitchen making your plate just right.
It's this passion in our recipes that makes a visit to Milestones truly unforgettable. Whether you come for a favourite meal or love trying new and trendy dishes, Milestones is all about great food without the pretension. We're an impromptu meeting place for friends and a cozy spot for date nights. We're familiar and friendly, but always on the cutting-edge. We're nights to remember and remarkable flavours to savour. That's how we set the table at Milestones. "
Drinks & Nightlife
Darcy's Pub Downtown
1127 Wharf StUsually VERY busy on Friday/Saturday nights.
Voted one of the best Irish pubs outside of Ireland in 2015.
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Irish Times Pub
1200 Government StVoted one of the best Irish pubs outside of Ireland in 2015.
Garricks Head Pub
69 Bastion SquareBritish-style tavern in a historic space.
Whiskey, craft beer (with 50 taps of the Pacific Northwest's finest craft beer), bites and wine.
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The Churchill
1140 Government StWhiskey, craft beer (with 50 taps of the Pacific Northwest's finest craft beer), bites and wine.
Live music of every genre, DJ based club nights, weeklies & one-offs, Lucky plays host to just about every type of event there is. From Pop, Rock, House/Electro/Techno, Punk, Metal, Hip-Hop, Experimental, Folk & Jazz music to Live Theatre, Variety Shows & Film Screenings.
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Lucky Bar
517 Yates StLive music of every genre, DJ based club nights, weeklies & one-offs, Lucky plays host to just about every type of event there is. From Pop, Rock, House/Electro/Techno, Punk, Metal, Hip-Hop, Experimental, Folk & Jazz music to Live Theatre, Variety Shows & Film Screenings.
Upstairs Cabaret
15 Bastion SquareAbove Darcy's Pub
The Duke Saloon
502 Discovery StCountry Bar
Vancouver Island Brewing
2330 Government StThere is a games room on the same level, a rooftop patio open most of the year and a nightclub down below.
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Sticky Wicket Pub
919 Douglas StreetThere is a games room on the same level, a rooftop patio open most of the year and a nightclub down below.
Essentials
7-Eleven
10 Burnside Rd WConvenience store open 24 hours a day.
Market On Yates
903 Yates StGoodLife Fitness Victoria Bay Centre
1150 Douglas StStudio 4 Athletics
715 Yates StAzalea Lashes and Nails
644A Yates StSapphire Day Spa
714 View StArts & Culture
The 772 seat McPherson Playhouse opened as part of the Pantages chain of theatres. It is one of the finest examples of theatres from that period still standing in Canada. It has continuously served the needs of the community since opening in 1914. A variety of professional, community and amateur events are presented at "The Mac" year-round
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McPherson Playhouse
3 Centennial SquareThe 772 seat McPherson Playhouse opened as part of the Pantages chain of theatres. It is one of the finest examples of theatres from that period still standing in Canada. It has continuously served the needs of the community since opening in 1914. A variety of professional, community and amateur events are presented at "The Mac" year-round
Royal Theatre
805 Broughton StCan check online for upcoming shows.
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
1040 Moss StSmall but impressive art gallery.
Sightseeing
I-Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StLegislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville StHotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StThe iconic Empress Hotel
Bastion Square
60 Bastion SquareInner Harbour Centre
950 Wharf StDallas Road
Dallas RoadOceanfront street.
I-Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan CrescentFamous castle.
The Lower Breakwater
The Lower BreakwaterA lovely walk.
Christ Church Cathedral
930 Burdett AveBeautiful, gothic cathedral
Cool place to check out with little shops and restaurants.
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Iphakamisa Fisherman's Wharf
12 Erie StCool place to check out with little shops and restaurants.
Victoria Chinatown
500 Fisgard StEntertainment & Activities
Victoria Bug Zoo
631 Courtney StCineplex Odeon Victoria Cinemas
780 Yates StOrca Spirit Whale Watching Adventures
950 Wharf StDolphin and Whale Watching
Umhlaba Wokukhethwa
649 Humboldt StGoogle it to see if it would be your thing.
Victoria Golf Club
1110 Beach DrGolf
Behind Victoria’s old-world charm lie tales of eccentric characters, heroic deeds, intrigue, love, humour, hangings, murder… and GHOSTS!
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Ghostly Walks
Behind Victoria’s old-world charm lie tales of eccentric characters, heroic deeds, intrigue, love, humour, hangings, murder… and GHOSTS!
Parks & Nature
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StBeautiful park.