Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Great atmosphere, big patio, local ingredients, reasonable prices
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10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney StGreat atmosphere, big patio, local ingredients, reasonable prices
Seasonal. Best lunch place in town (if you like fish), great fish and chips but try the other menu items too. Outside seating only, plan to line up on sunny days!
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Red Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf StSeasonal. Best lunch place in town (if you like fish), great fish and chips but try the other menu items too. Outside seating only, plan to line up on sunny days!
Don Mee
538 Fisgard StPerhaps the best Dim Sum
Fantastic - will not fail to impress. Classic food, romantic atmosphere includes a priceless collection of contemporary art. Not as expensive as you'd think.
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II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StFantastic - will not fail to impress. Classic food, romantic atmosphere includes a priceless collection of contemporary art. Not as expensive as you'd think.
My favourite spot on the pickle pub crawl. Off the tourist track yet one of the best waterfront views. Food is simple - I suggest the pizza.
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Lido Waterfront Bar & Bistro
Harbour RoadMy favourite spot on the pickle pub crawl. Off the tourist track yet one of the best waterfront views. Food is simple - I suggest the pizza.
Jam Cafe
542 Herald StBreakfast/Brunch - can get busy but it's worth the wait.
Closest pizza is coincidentally the best pizza downtown.
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Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
560 Johnson StClosest pizza is coincidentally the best pizza downtown.
My personal favourite if you're looking for oysters. Cozy
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Ferris' Upstairs seafood & Oyster Bar
536 A Yates StMy personal favourite if you're looking for oysters. Cozy
There is actually a decent restaurant "dining room" here - if you are not afraid of eating next to political history - note: if the Legislature is sitting, it will only open to the public at odd times of day.
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Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville StThere is actually a decent restaurant "dining room" here - if you are not afraid of eating next to political history - note: if the Legislature is sitting, it will only open to the public at odd times of day.
Tapa Bar
620 Trounce AlleyTapas - shared plates - good for couples and small groups
If you are out later - quality food, mojitos and, sometimes, enjoyable live music
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The Mint Restaurant
1414 Douglas StIf you are out later - quality food, mojitos and, sometimes, enjoyable live music
Authentic Mexican tacos (not at Mexican prices).
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La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
766 Fort StAuthentic Mexican tacos (not at Mexican prices).
Tacofino
760 Pandora AveFamous "Japanese fusion-style" tacos and burritos.
Bean Around The World
533 Fisgard StMy favourite coffee shop :)
Fantastic vegan buffet (Honestly - and I eat meat). Pay by plate weight and "by bowl" so... put the heavy soup/curries in a bowl.
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Green Cuisine Vegetarian Restaurant
Fantastic vegan buffet (Honestly - and I eat meat). Pay by plate weight and "by bowl" so... put the heavy soup/curries in a bowl.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is actually a beer parlor. Like a British pub there is no table service no TVs or loud music - great for a conversation over a microbrew or three
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The Drake Eatery
517 Pandora AveThis is actually a beer parlor. Like a British pub there is no table service no TVs or loud music - great for a conversation over a microbrew or three
Simply a great bar - low key atmosphere and plenty of choice
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The Churchill
1140 Government StSimply a great bar - low key atmosphere and plenty of choice
Victoria Event Centre
1415 Broad StWondered where all the 20-something hipsters are? Look up "Soul night"
Argyle Attic
777 Courtney StGreat selection of whisky and cocktails. Full Canadiana.
Parks & Nature
Songhees Walkway
Songhees WalkwayGreat for a walk or early morning jog
Essentials
Here is a great bakery, bike rental, coffee, deli, bar - and the start of the Galloping Goose regional trail. Cross the bridge and walk down harbour road past the shipyard.
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Fantastico bar-deli
398 Harbour RdHere is a great bakery, bike rental, coffee, deli, bar - and the start of the Galloping Goose regional trail. Cross the bridge and walk down harbour road past the shipyard.
Market On Yates
903 Yates StGrocery Store
Shopping
Save-On-Foods
172 Wilson StClosest supermarket
Sightseeing
Victoria's oldest china town - has groceries, restaurants, memorabilia, Fan Tan Alley
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Barrio Chino de Victoria
500 Fisgard StVictoria's oldest china town - has groceries, restaurants, memorabilia, Fan Tan Alley