Lunch:Wednesday-Friday 11:30am-2:30pmDinner: Tuesday-Thursday 5:00-9:00Friday-Saturday 5:00-10:00Reservations recommended but not required. For over 25 years, Zambri’s has been fortunate enough to serve Victorians Italian soul food paired with all the best wines of Italy. We’ve grown as Victoria has grown, but at our heart, we have remained true to our roots. Many years of working with local farmers, being a contributing member of our local community, caring for the environment (we are carbon neutral), hosting Italian wine dinners and always making sure that our vision for our food stays true, have brought us to the place we are now.Join us for dinner, come for one our monthly wine dinners, or have your next event in one of our gorgeous private spaces... Come see for yourself!
Ferris’ Burger & Oyster Bar is a downtown Victoria favourite for fresh oysters, house-ground burgers, and West Coast comfort dishes, all served in a warm, historic brick-and-beam setting. Our space includes a cozy, covered, and heated patio — a year-round hideaway that guests love for relaxed lunches, date nights, and drinks with friends, no matter the weather. The menu highlights fresh-shucked oysters, local seafood, chargrilled favourites, and comforting classics made with quality ingredients. Whether you’re joining us for lunch, dinner, happy hour, or a casual night out, Ferris’ Burger & Oyster Bar offers generous portions, great value, and the welcoming spirit locals have loved since 1991.
At Frankie’s Modern Diner we are all about friends, family and fresh fare. A contemporary take on the retro diner experience, we specialize in modern comfort food that brings people together. Inspired by my Italian family, we welcome all generations to share with us great food, wine and good times. So gather your gang and join us for a meal that is prepared from scratch, with love.
Welcome to the Irish Times Pub, where excellent design and authenticity are at the heart of downtown Victoria"s most exciting new pub!Located at 1200 Government Street, the Irish Times Pub is home to 190 seats over two floors with 80 seats available on our patios, opening onto both Government Street and historic Bastion Square.Our concept goes far beyond mere architecture though. The Irish Times opened with everything it takes to make a pub successfully Irish, including authentic Live Irish music, 7 nights each week.The tradition of Ireland has also been extended to our menu, which has been developed on a philosophy of creating traditional Irish food and drink that is both contemporary and funky, showcasing Irish Pub Food as you would see in Ireland today.
Located in a historic 1913 building in the heart of downtown Victoria, Swans Pub offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with exposed brick, timber beams, and plenty of character. Our full food menu is served daily from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM — from share plates to full meals, done right.Known for juicy burgers, crave-worthy comfort food, and cold pints of local beer, Swans is a favourite for lunch with coworkers, after-work happy hour, family dinners, and late-night bites with friends. Whether you’re here for a casual meal or hosting a group event, we’ve got the space and service to match — with room for up to 200 guests and no room rental fees.Enjoy weekday lunch specials, daily happy hour starting at 3 PM, $5 off late-night burgers every evening, and trivia night every Sunday. Just steps from the Inner Harbour, Swans is a classic Victoria pub serving great food, friendly service, and unforgettable group gatherings of all kinds.
Experience the ultimate indulgence at Birdman, Victoria’s premier destination for Southern-inspired comfort with a rebellious soul. Our kitchen crafts "food that makes you close your eyes," headlined by our signature fried chicken and decadent "Between Two Hands" sandwiches. For those seeking a sophisticated twist, our menu features elevated "Plot Twists" like fried oysters topped with caviar and blackened catfish. Whether you’re diving into a massive "Everyone Eats" platter or sampling our "Guilty Pleasure" desserts, we provide a culinary escape where the flavors are bold and the rules are few.
The Strathcona hotel is a multi-levelled Victorian era pub centrally located in downtown Victoria. The Sticky Wicket offers West Coast pub dining, cocktails, craft beers, renovated hotel rooms and a boutique liquor store. The Sticky Wicket Pub features the Sticky Wicket Bar, Clubhouse bar and Games Room Bar. Just minutes for Victoria's Inner Harbour, Royal BC Museum and the Empress Hotel, this is where Victoria comes to party.
Translated from Italian, FARO means “beacon” or “lighthouse”, a well-suited name for a location that has been a beacon for Oak Bay locals and visitors alike, where guests have gathered to enjoy Victoria’s most luxurious oceanfront accommodation, dining experiences and award-winning spa setting for over 90 years.FARO is anchored by its Wood Stone pizza oven and a seasonally changing menu that includes handcrafted pizzas, a variety of fresh salads and small bites, cocktails and local wines, all to be enjoyed in a stunning modern room, at the tasting bar or on the outdoor patio with fire features.Be aware that reserved seating is for inside only. Our patio is first come, first serve.
Located inside of what was once a Chinese schoolhouse, Brasserie l'Ecole in Victoria, British Columbia now serves high-end French cuisine in a casual setting. The name is actually a nod to this building's former occupation (l'Ecole means 'the school' in French) and the unpretentious atmosphere (a Brasserie is laidback eatery that serves comfort food).Chef leans heavily on our local farmers, using seasonal ingredients to create a menu that is a callback to the kind of food that was once common along the French countryside. While it changes regularly, Brasserie l'Ecole never strays too far from its classics: steaks, burgers, onion soup and frites. The wine is French, the food is French leaning and the staff are fantastic.
Vis a Vis Wine + Charcuterie Bar, located in Victoria, British Columbia is a trendy, casual restaurant and bar. It serves a wide range of house-cured meats and local cheeses as well as plenty of fresh, seasonal produce. The atmosphere is cozy and emphasizes the "face-to-face"philosophy where you sit right in front of the bar to watch your meal or cocktail being prepared.
The menu at Vis a Vis Wine + Charcuterie Bar is varied and emphasizes small plates that are great for sharing. Start with a warm appetizer like cauliflower beignets or some selections from the raw bar, such as mussels or oysters Rockefeller. Larger dishes at Vis a Vis Wine + Charcuterie Bar include steak frites and chicken paillard.
