Robyn's Guide to Victoria - Discover it's charms!
For a romantic or special meal:
These are my favourite spots for a special meal with a special someone, to celebrate a memorable occasion, or simply to treat yourself!
$$$ - Upscale and cozy fine Italian dining, located just behind the loft down Wardington Alley.
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II Terrazzo
555 Johnson St$$$ - Upscale and cozy fine Italian dining, located just behind the loft down Wardington Alley.
$$$ - Lovely intimate setting to enjoy modern farm to table cuisine from the Pacific Northwest - and excellent cocktails! The bartenders have a passion for local ingredients, which they shake up into unique creations like rye and amaro with candy cap mushroom.
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OLO Restaurant
509 Fisgard St$$$ - Lovely intimate setting to enjoy modern farm to table cuisine from the Pacific Northwest - and excellent cocktails! The bartenders have a passion for local ingredients, which they shake up into unique creations like rye and amaro with candy cap mushroom.
$$$ - This is one of my favourite spots in Victoria, featuring organic ingredients, and delicious bread made in-house in a wood-fired oven.
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Agrius
732 Yates St$$$ - This is one of my favourite spots in Victoria, featuring organic ingredients, and delicious bread made in-house in a wood-fired oven.
For cocktails:
If you share my love for cocktails try out one of my favourite spots to enjoy some local delights.
$$$ - Lovely intimate setting to enjoy modern farm to table cuisine from the Pacific Northwest - and excellent cocktails! The bartenders have a passion for local ingredients, which they shake up into unique creations like rye and amaro with candy cap mushroom.
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OLO Restaurant
509 Fisgard St$$$ - Lovely intimate setting to enjoy modern farm to table cuisine from the Pacific Northwest - and excellent cocktails! The bartenders have a passion for local ingredients, which they shake up into unique creations like rye and amaro with candy cap mushroom.
$$ - This is my FAVOURITE spot for an intimate cocktail or meal. Their cocktail list is an ever-changing delight, and the bar itself is like a work of art. Make sure you sample their addictive truffle fries while you enjoy a one-of-a-kind creation.
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Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
506 Fort St$$ - This is my FAVOURITE spot for an intimate cocktail or meal. Their cocktail list is an ever-changing delight, and the bar itself is like a work of art. Make sure you sample their addictive truffle fries while you enjoy a one-of-a-kind creation.
For a delicious meal or snack:
From casual to more formal, these are my favourite spots for a delicious meal out for any occasion.
$$ - The best place in town for delicious oysters! Vancouver Island is known for its oysters, which are shipped all around the world - lucky for you they can be enjoyed right here, just outside your front door!
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Ferris' Grill & Garden Patio
536 Yates St$$ - The best place in town for delicious oysters! Vancouver Island is known for its oysters, which are shipped all around the world - lucky for you they can be enjoyed right here, just outside your front door!
$$ - Fresh caught fish and chips (and hand-roll tacos) right on the waterfront - what more can you ask for?! Casual, local, atmospheric - more food truck than restaurant, you can post up on a stool or take your food to-go. Be prepared for a wait in the summer.
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Red Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf St$$ - Fresh caught fish and chips (and hand-roll tacos) right on the waterfront - what more can you ask for?! Casual, local, atmospheric - more food truck than restaurant, you can post up on a stool or take your food to-go. Be prepared for a wait in the summer.
$$ - A funky little houseboat docked at Fisherman’s Wharf, serving up some of the best fish and chips in town - usually fresh off the dock! Enjoy people and seal-watching while you wait, or explore the colourful floating homes and vendors peacefully bobbing around you.
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Barb's Fish and Chips
1 Dallas Rd$$ - A funky little houseboat docked at Fisherman’s Wharf, serving up some of the best fish and chips in town - usually fresh off the dock! Enjoy people and seal-watching while you wait, or explore the colourful floating homes and vendors peacefully bobbing around you.
For coffee, tea or a treat:
My favourite spots to start my day or treat myself to a mid-day pick-me-up:
$$ - Coffee lover? Meet your new addiction! Whether it’s their house-made cashew milk, artisanal beans from specialty roasters around the world, or their nitro brew and funky decor, this hip and independent spot is sure to leave you happy. Grab a spot in the back to gaze out over Market Square!
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Hey Happy
560 Johnson St$$ - Coffee lover? Meet your new addiction! Whether it’s their house-made cashew milk, artisanal beans from specialty roasters around the world, or their nitro brew and funky decor, this hip and independent spot is sure to leave you happy. Grab a spot in the back to gaze out over Market Square!
$$ - One of my favourite spots for a chai latte, or a breakfast sandwich to-go before a day of adventure - take your treats out back, to the outdoor patio with the "secret garden" vibe, or enjoy out front and take in the hustle and bustle of Chinatown.
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Union Pacific Coffee Shop
537 Herald St$$ - One of my favourite spots for a chai latte, or a breakfast sandwich to-go before a day of adventure - take your treats out back, to the outdoor patio with the "secret garden" vibe, or enjoy out front and take in the hustle and bustle of Chinatown.
$ - Funky little cafe with orange picnic tables, friendly staff, and delicious breakfast sandwiches. Try the lavender lemonade!
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Picnic
506 Fort St$ - Funky little cafe with orange picnic tables, friendly staff, and delicious breakfast sandwiches. Try the lavender lemonade!
For breakfast or brunch:
My favourite spots to relax, indulge, and fuel up before a day of adventure and exploration!
$$ - Serving all-day breakfast and lunch, this family-owned joint is popular for a reason! My favourite spot to treat myself, be prepared for a wait that is totally worth it - Jam elevates classic comfort food to new levels, with creative flair and funky vintage decor. You can't go wrong! Chicken French Toast with maple bacon BBQ glaze and hot honey sauce? They'll make you a believer!
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Jam Cafe
542 Herald St$$ - Serving all-day breakfast and lunch, this family-owned joint is popular for a reason! My favourite spot to treat myself, be prepared for a wait that is totally worth it - Jam elevates classic comfort food to new levels, with creative flair and funky vintage decor. You can't go wrong! Chicken French Toast with maple bacon BBQ glaze and hot honey sauce? They'll make you a believer!
$$ - This unique restaurant is located in an airy Victoria-era home and focuses on natural whole food ingredients and seasonal dishes. Also a great place to drop by for picnic supplies!
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Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
225 Quebec Street$$ - This unique restaurant is located in an airy Victoria-era home and focuses on natural whole food ingredients and seasonal dishes. Also a great place to drop by for picnic supplies!