Cannot recommend enough, so absolutely delicious and the vibes of the restaurant are so perfect! read more

Bar 500 Eatery - Butter chicken - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Excellent staff! The food was prompt and fresh (it didn't sit under lights). The waiter stopped by just often enough to see if we needed anything and otherwise left us to our dining experience. Save room for desert! read more

Name has changed. Great staff, great food and nice atmosphere. Highly recommend the prawn dish.

Bar 500 is a lounge on the ground floor of a hotel. They have a small dining area with a bar, and a small menu for food and drinks. We came for dinner and had: - Arugula Pear Salad - Yum, great pairing of flavors and refreshing. - Scallop Pasta - This dish was AMAZING! We couldn't get enough. - Lamb Rack - Was just ok; it was a bit dry. - Beet It martini - The Empress gin they just was very present in the drink and went down smooth. I liked it. Overall, delicious food. Apparently if you are staying at the hotel, you get a discount. The service was on the slow side though so don't be in a rush when you come. read more

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If you're staying at the Oswego, you owe it to yourself to try the 500 Restaurant and Bar. They have a decent menu. While limited in choices, what they do make is top drawer across the board. We first ordered room service for brunch. I had the gravlax on an Everything bagel. It was topped with fried capers and pickled red onions while, underneath, the bagel had dill cream cheese spread on it. The combinations worked beautifully! The bagel was so fresh and the gravlax was amazing! I'd order that anytime of the day. Our second time, we are in the restaurant. I had the breakfast sandwich - a perfectly fried egg, two HUGE strips of bacon, lettuce, cheese and some kind of pesto mayo that was excellent. All this on a perfectly toasted brioche bun. Hands down as good as any burger out there. We also got to enjoy some entertainment by Edie DaPonte on "Jazz Night." She's so colorful and talented, you can't help but sit back and enjoy the show. One caveat, reservations are needed if you want to dine while taking in the show (or probably any other night as well) because the dining area, itself is small. There were only a few extra lounge chairs you could use if you just wanted a drink. Prices are somewhat higher than what you'd expect. But, the quality of the meals is well worth it. We'd come back anytime. read more

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First place recommended to us once we arrived in Victoria and it didn't dissapoint. I had the breakfast sandwich and it was very good and had a pesto sauce inside that outed perfectly read more

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Fantastic food, ambiance & service. Be sure to get the scallops appetizer (soooo good) and the desserts!

It was my last night in Victoria, searching hopelessly for a great meal that doesn't include 5 million tourists consuming my experience. Was I pleasantly surprised when I found this little hidden gem in Oswego Hotel. In my experience, this is a great place to get away from the crowds to enjoy a great meal in a neighborhood setting. I enjoyed the cheese plate for starters, which was a great way to enjoy some of the local flavors. For dinner, the risoto was delicious. Since it was the last night, I endulged my inner glutton with a bit of dessert, which matched the quality and flavor of the rest of the meal. I'm glad I got to find a great place for dinner in Victoria before I left, otherwise I think I would have been dreaming about old lady cruise wear for the rest of my life! read more

Two terrible experiences within one week. Bar 500 service & food is awful! The limited menu doesn't accommodate anyone who can't handle or doesn't want spices. After an evening of chaos and rudeness - an opinion shared by friends at my table and other people in the so-called restaurant - I phoned the manager. He assured me the bad experience didn't represent the restaurant's character. So I went back - and the only difference was the service & food was worse! read more

Great restaurant but amazing service! Our waitress, Dor, was extremely welcoming and attentive. The price was relatively high, but the live music and great service made up for it! Would hit up again. read more

- appealing, comfortable atmosphere, though lacked charm - median age of the guests is well over 65 - bad food presented well - each plate looked terrific, but seriously lacked culinary expertise (steak undercooked) - friendly service, but poorly trained staff (no refills on water or coffee, meal satisfaction check far too late into the dinner, plate clearing and bill payment took forever) - ridiculous coffee cups (you need one tiny woman finger to get through the handle) read more

One of the best kept secrets in Victoria. Excellent food, fresh local ingredients, not fussy but very competently prepared. I've tried pretty much everything on the menu and have not been disappointed, including an amazing salted caramel chocolate tart, a vegetarian(!) cassoulet, and duck confit. The service is attentive and knowledgeable. Finally, the prices are very reasonable for the quality and consistency of the food. read more

We eat in restaurants all over Victoria. Our first time here was a pleasant surprise. There is a new chef and new menu and it's a winner. Very fresh, very well prepared. The service was very attentive and responsive. We were here on Wednesday, jazz evening and the atmosphere made for a very nice dinner. We highly recommend it and we'll be back. read more

Great quiet little place, not huge sized portions, and the lemon tart was to die for!! So were the tortillini, hubby had the buffalo burger and said it was great! read more

I've stayed at the hotel a couple times and eat around DT Victoria considering multiple nights. The value @ O Bistro (20% off as a hotel guest) and tasty 3 course chef dinner specials using local ingredients was superb. Definitely do the wine pairings! read more

Spent Christmas Day eve at Oswego Bistro. It was a set menu. The price was good considering what other restaurants were charging. It was a 3 course meal for $55 per person. Fig and goat cheese with vinaigrette salad was delicious. Salmon dish was excellent. Well cooked with tasty risotto and cheese. I had the turkey and mashed potatoes with asparagus and cranberry sauce. Portions were generous. Desserts included a personal sized cheesecake with chocolate crumble and specs of orange rinds. Tasted freshly baked for the day. I ordered the warm maple pudding with whipped cream. I could not eat past the entree so I couldn't tell you how the pudding tasted but I was told it was delicious. Not super sweet and whipped cream was light and fluffy. The Bistro is small and had only 10 tables. Very intimate. The food was fantastic and I feel I got my money's worth for a 3 course meal on a special day. read more

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I've been here a few times & it's been very consistent! Great menu, wonderful martinis, not a bad wine list & I love that whenever I get my good from their kitchen it's always nice & really warm, not too hot but perfect temperature, the only thing that I think could be improved is if the stuff had a bit more personality, not all of them of course but overall a really great experience every time!!! read more

Delicious, well-prepared and fresh. Comfortable dining area, attentive service. Honestly, some of the very best food I've eaten in Victoria. read more

Bar 500 Eatery - Flank steak entrée - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Went to watch the live jazz, which was just finishing as it is on very early evening. I decided to eat and ordered the Crabcakes with Aoli dip appetizer. Long wait, 20 minutes. The Crabcakes were Salmon, the Aoli dip was cream. I asked the server about that and she went and got me actual Aoli dip to replace the dollops of cream on the plate. Not good, "Crabcakes" were cold and damp, not hot. I was told by another customer that the chef was a temporary replacement for the last chef who was fired? Hope the new Chef can improve things. read more

Hopefully I can help ration out the reviews here.... I stayed at the Oswego Hotel and ate at O Bistro for breakfast and then had a glass of wine and some "snacks" before a later reservation elsewhere. My husband and I were pleasantly surprised with the quality of food across the board. The bread and edamame we ordered with our wine really was quite wonderful - it was exactly what we were looking for. For breakfast I ordered the omelet with a side of fruit - this is a perfect light breakfast which is just what I was looking for after a night of stuffing my face with Italian food. My husband had poached eggs and was also satisfied. Also, if you stay in the hotel you should get a 20% off voucher to use in the restaurant. Even if you're not staying at the hotel I would recommend O Bistro for the relaxed, casual ambiance as well as the food and service. Lastly, the prices were extremely reasonable! Another pleasant surprise. read more

New tapas and small plate menu is amazing! The atmosphere is quiet, relaxed and friendly without being stuffy and exclusive. Food was exceptional! Highly recommended for those who like to relax and share! read more

This place does a great brunch. The hash is out of this world. They have very good gluten-free practices. I can recommend it highly.