We came here with a group of 11 during our vacation. They took reservations and were able to…read moreaccommodate our huge family without any issues. I'll admit I was a little skeptical at first -- it's right on the harbor and surrounded by tourist attractions, which usually screams "tourist trap." But I'm so glad we gave it a chance, because the food, ambiance, cocktails, and service were phenomenal. I can confidently say this place is not a tourist trap. I couldn't even tell you exactly what I ordered because we literally ordered a quarter of the menu. Every dish was a hit, and even the five kids in our group loved everything that came out.

My boyfriend and I stopped here for lunch during the week while visiting Victoria…read more We both got a drink and shared half dozen of oysters. Both were good and highly recommend. We both got the ahi tuna salad which hit the spot for a nice day on the patio. Our waitress was on top of things and ensured we got what we needed. Overall the food and atmosphere was great.

We were in Victoria for the week and went here twice because of a combination of the food and the…read moreamazing staff. Loved the Floyd's beef dip sandwich! We will go again next time we visit!

You aren't going to Floyd's diner in Langford for the fancy interior, the comfy seats or the…read moreartwork on the wall. You're going there for the solid rib sticking food that will make you want to come back again. There is no pretense here, just straight forward what you see is what you get. Ryan M took great care of us while there, we backed for nothing. That said he has a personality, which we love, no shrinking violet here. My traditional bennie was good, with house cooked ham, eggs exactly as I asked for and potatoes shaped differently than you typically see. They were great for mopping up the leftovers. The lovely K Huevos Incredibalos was also good. She opted for two tortillas instead of three and enjoyed every bite. Would we go back, hell yeah we would!

My Girlfriend and I came for dinner and ordered the Steak N Seafood mixed grill and everything was…read morephenomenal. Thank you so much to our server Brian who had excellent service and helped us choose the perfect wine to go with dinner and going above and beyond to bring us some samples before dinner as well. We highly recommend coming here if you're looking for an amazing dinner with 10/10 service!

Great food and great service. I don't like the frizzy lettuce but otherwise it was good.read more

Even though they say they're open to 11, expected to be turned away at 10:30 if you are hoping to…read moreorder food.

Terrible service from the moment we arrived. Staff attitude is poor - annoyed we moved due to…read morescreaming children, indifferent when picture fell off the wall and hit my partner. Food was meh.

Great service and delicious food…read more The food is always delicious and the service is very accommodating. We had a couple of children with us and they were very kind in bringing out a combination of food that the kids would enjoy and actually eat.

Frankie's Modern Diner was a nice casual place to stop by for dinner. We had a reservation for…read moredinner on a weekday, but there were hardly anyone in during prime meal time. The atmosphere was alright with dimmer lighting than other similar places which was nice for the mood, and the place was surprisingly louder than expected for the little people that were there. The waitress we had was friendly and nice, but also came by frequently to ask if we were done looking at the menu, with our food, wanting the bill. It felt very rushed despite there not being many other customers in the area. We were only in the restaurant for about 45 minutes today. The food was mediocre. I had the fried chicken and waffles, which looked good but tasted generic. The fried chicken was a bit dry and just tasted like it was seasoned with salt and pepper and that's about it. The waffle tasted like something anyone could make at home. My friend had the Caesar salad, which was drenched in sauce but otherwise looked alright. Overall, the food is on the pricier side, relative to the portion size being served. Expect to spend at least $30 to be full, not including drinks and dessert.

Really good eats. Victoria has many spots and this one should be in your list. Service was good…read more Place can get busy. We went early without reservations and it filled fast.

We stopped by Uni for dinner while strolling through downtown. I have to consider ourselves…read morespoiled being from L.A. because we do have some great Japanese and Sushi spots that we frequent, so trying the cuisine in another country was a little weird. We ended up trying a couple of rolls and had to do a double take because they were made from brown rice. I've never heard of sushi being made from anything but sushi rice but I guess different locales have different traditions. It just wasn't for me though. Other than that, the Katsu and Tempura were fairly tasty, but the sushi experience kind of killed it for us.

This is a must visit in Victoria!…read more We had the best brunch here today. The James Bay location was the best one for us today. When we arrived around 9:45 on a Wednesday, it was packed and there was a line outside. We stood in line and waited to be added to the list. They came out with coffee for everyone in line. Free coffee to help wake us up while we waited in line. I think we made it about 15 minutes. When our turn was up, they took us to the patio around the corner. It's a very welcoming spot with a lovely mural. We ordered the poutine, veggie hash, Mexican connection eggs Benny, and the Burt Reynolds sandwich. Everything was delicious! Get the poutine, especially if you're from an area that doesn't offer it. We're from SF Bay Area and we don't see poutine often in our parts. The only downside of the patio dining were the wasps. They kept flying about our table and biting (better than stinging) me. If you want to avoid that, ask for a table inside. It may mean that you may have to wait longer.

I got the cinnamon bun pancakes -- they were fine but not good. The pancakes were too dense and…read morethat + the outter film that formed from being grilled on the flat top made them almost too rubbery to cut with a knife. The taste of the pancakes weren't bad, but I've truly never experienced pancakes with that sort of texture, so it was just a bit odd. Also, there was not nearly enough cream cheese frosting or cinnamon on the pancakes to warrant a comparison to a cinnamon bun! My husband got the Moroccan chicken benny -- sounded like it tasted good, but that it didn't taste Moroccan at all. He said it was missing spices he'd associate with that region and instead reminded him more of Hawaiian flavors because of the sweetness and the pineapples. I liked the breakfast potatoes and my husband didn't ("too bland") -- he's right; they would have been better if there was any seasoning on them (even just salt), but I liked that the were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

After being taken on a rickshaw ride our driver suggested Belleville's for good food. This was a…read moregreat little spot along the waterfront close to the Empress and the Parliament building. I believe it's attached to the Days Inn hotel (‍). We sat outside, the weather was so nice , our waitress was amazing (09/04/25), she made great suggestions and put up with my husbands humor as well as my friends husband Our food was great I ordered the poutine (so good ), my best friend got the Parm Flatbread, her hubby got Pork Schnitzel & Mash and my hubby got sliders. All our food was delicious We all drank water but I'd never tried a wheat beer so the waitress brought me a taste of it, definitely gonna have to try another one someday. This was a great place to have lunch!

Food - me & my husband both got margs. decent drinks. we got the poutine which came with a really…read moregood gravy & cheese curds. pretty heavy & filling. Service - brought a water bowl for the pup. friendly & quick. the staff was very polite to a lady sitting next to us, despite her being a little rude. Ambiance - laid back diner feels. its connected to the days inn hotel & it splits in the middle so there are two sides. but both have outdoor seating which allows dogs. its a nice place to sit and wait for your ferry to board. plenty of shade & you can people watch everyone by the water & the nearby shops. overall - agree with another reviewer, its a decent place but i wouldnt plan my trip around it. great option if you want a place to kill some time at.

Lovely setting,great food, fair price and great service! Who could ask for more? I would love to…read morecome back if I am here again.

Stopped at this charming pub-style restaurant on the way to the ferries. The gardens were adorable…read moreand a really cute touch for this tucked-away gem. The servers were so friendly and welcoming, and the chowder is to DIE for. The burger wasn't my favorite, but it wasn't bad; the seafood chowder just really overshadowed it. If you want more than just soup, I highly recommend getting it as a replacement for fries with a handheld. My partner got the beef dip and that was an excellent sandwich, tender and well-seasoned. If you're on your way in or out of the Swartz Bay terminal, this is an excellent stop for a solid meal near the coast with charming decor.