Their food is all frozen and then reheated. Frozen fries are deep fried (I think) and come out as…read moresalt sticks. I had a BLT, a hard sandwich to ruin but they managed it. Instead of using toast, they used a too thick, poor quality baguette, so each mouthful was a wodge of cheap bread. The music was too loud for lunch and we got attitude from the manager when we politely asked if it could be tuned down. Given how McRae's began as a neighborhood pub with fresh food, this "evolution" is most disappointing. We won't be back.

Upgrading McRae's to 5 stars because after 9+ years of coming here consistently, I still love it…read morejust as much (maybe more). When I was in college this was mine and my friend group's go to weekend brunch spot. We knew all the servers by name, they knew our orders, we were the weekend brunch regulars. Fast forward to 2020, everytime I visit Victoria, I still come here. To me, it's not a trip to Victoria without having at least one McRae's caesar. In the past, I usually stuck to the traditional breakfast, breakfast burrito, or the pulled pork burrito. However, I'm not eating meat these days, so I strayed from my usual and got the curry falafel wrap. It was delicious and jam packed with flavour in every bite. Pair this with a poutine, some $5 caesars and a round of shafts and I'm a happy camper with a very satisfied belly. Like I mentioned, in my previous review, you really can't go wrong with their menu. The only things I'd avoid are the burger and nachos as I feel like you can get a better bang for your buck with other dishes from their menu. Service has always consistently been fantastic. The staff that work here are gems and very down to earth. Kudos for always hiring great staff, McRae's! For Covid, they've extended their patio more out into the parking lot to accommodate more people outdoors and are only allowing 6 to a table (as per BC regulations). Thanks for always making me feel at home over the last 9+ years, McRae's. Love you long time.

We came to Table Nineteen for happy hour and had such a great experience! We ended up trying a wide…read morevariety of dishes, the prawn taco was my favorite, we also shared the nachos, cauliflower bites, pizza and everything was delicious. The portions were surprisingly generous for happy hour we definitely ordered a lot and left completely full and satisfied. The food was fresh, well-prepared, and tasty. There was a really nice mix of options on the menu, so it was easy to share and try a bit of everything. The value for what you get during happy hour is excellent. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Service was friendly and attentive Overall, such a great place for happy hour; we'll definitely be back to try even more of the menu!

This place keeps doing a great job time and time again. All different dishes we have tries over the…read morepast 3 visits to this place were absolutely delicious: meet, pasta, tacos, soup. That is accompanies by great service and real attentiveness to customer's needs. Great for family occasions, a family dinner, friends' lunch and more.

I've always tried the cheaper items on the menu but this time around tried one of the ~$30 plates,…read moreI chose the Blackened Creole Chicken. Portion was a bit small I thought however it was very good. Service was great, staff are super friendly. Restaurant is very nice inside and has a pretty unique setup with a circular design and a central bar. Definitely recommend checking it out in the summer!

On the waterfront in Victoria featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with stellar views of the inner…read moreharbor. We sat outside on an overcast day with cool winds, but overhead heaters kept us cozy. When a few rain drops popped, well our server popped the umbrella to keep us dry. We met up with a friend. Food was delish - bacon wrapped prawns, fish tacos, fish & chips and flatbread pizza. Beer and cocktails made for a great place to meet and eat. Easy to get to by water taxi if you do not want to drive it. But we took Galloping Goose trail by bike to the patio day. The ride and Glo experience made the day flow! Let's Go!

Top notch food prep. We tried the bowl of Leek soup at the Bistro last week and it is to DIE FOR!…read moreBest ever. Love the creamy seafood chowder and the Caesar salad with shaved Parmesan.

Highly recommend checking this one out. It seems to be the least populated of the 10 acre…read morerestaurants (I assume because the lack of patio) but the food was absolutely delicious and our service was exceptional. Micah was a wonderful server, he was very informative and had a great, playful attitude (which we appreciated). Definitely worth trying!

Struggled for places to dine and wanted a cheeseburger and fries. This place was highly recommended…read moreby a local so we tried it. Soooooo yummy!Amazing smash burger that tasted like a home made big mac. Delicious hot, crispy and perfectly salted fries! Just what I wanted! The service was great. The ambiance was great as well. Tables and booths are available as well as bar seats. Indoor and outdoor dining available as well.

Solid. I was walking around looking for something yummy and the guy at thr ice cream shoppe…read morerecommended it. I liked the menu enough so I went in. Both Matthew and Eduardo waited on me and they were both so nice. I started sitting on the patio, I ordered waygu gyoza there. The sauce was yummy. I appreciated their mocktail menu. I started with a stormy passion. They hey let me take a sip of a local cider but I decided to stick w the mocktails. Later I did a drivers sbagliato which I also enjoyed. I would've tried them all if I could. I got kinda chilly so I went inside. My food was served there. I did the ribs and chicken. Matthew recommended them and they got better as time went on. The place itself is very cute. Outside has great views of the city. They're in a cool area with a lot of foot traffic. Towards the end of my meal I did see someone catch my eye. The door to outside was open and a mouse was inside. I'm not going to take it as a reflection of anything other than the door being open and leave it at that. They have other things on their fresh sheets menu that look good. I like the local aspect to things.

Came here for happy hour. The patio seating was really nice…read more I wasn't a big fan of the happy hour oyster - they were very small in size, with a heavy metallic taste, and had some dirt. The beef gyoza was tasty. Overall 2.5/5

The service for us started very strong, and waned as the meal went along. For us the wait staff can…read moreadd, or detract, from what the kitchen does, and vice versa. Tonight the food was as close to five as you can get but for the average dessert. The service was attentive early on, but once we were set up, our water jug became empty, glasses of wine and water not topped up even once. Finer touches yes, but that gets that 5 star and gets us talking to friends and family about places we eat when travelling. The ambiance is great, the building is most likely more than a hundred years old, the interior filled with brick, wood and old pictures. Stained glass and millwork bring the area of my grandparents youth and I am always a sucker for that. Our fresh shucked oysters were divine, the gyoza great, promising a great meal. Our seafood chowder and burger were great, with the fries standing out, and the burger cooked to "our" perfection. The brownie was a little on the dry side on the outside and a little soft in the middle. The lemon ricotta fritters were just there. Not very lemony, or ricotta forward. We were also left alone for stretches that were too long given the place wasn't that busy. The food would definitely bring us back however, so all in all a nice meal.

Service started great. Server was helpful in selections and explaining the menu. After we ordered,…read moreour drinks came quickly. Food out timely.... And.. the server didn't come back after our food was dropped off. We had to ask a host for help for more sauce. The server came back after that to ask if the sauce came and immediately walked away. I "loudly" said excuse (while my water and cocktail was empty)? The server turned and I ordered another drink. The drunk never came. Dinner was beyond finished and the server blamed the bar. We weren't buying it was the bartender given the experience and timeliness of all other stuff. Either way- chicken tenders were great! We highly recommend those. The rest of the food was good and it is likely this place has decent service normally.

A truly comfortable place to unwind, but still has a fun mood at dinner time. The rotisserie…read morechicken corn chowder was fantastic! It would have been a great meal by itself. The burger and fries were solid (fresh toppings and a soft brioche bun). The hostess appeared quickly and was very kind. The server (Jenny) was outstanding... I'll say this again - outstanding. Greeted us as soon as she walked by, had my normally shy child beaming from the start by asking about his toys with sincere enthusiasm, and brought the beverages and hot soup out within minutes to get us going. The food came out soon after, was the perfect temperature, and she checked on us twice. Seeing my 4-year old so relaxed and us both willing to finish the whole plate is a true endorsement. We would absolutely come back. Thank you, Jenny!

We had about an hour to kill before we returned our rental car, so we stopped in for a quick bite…read more We were seated at a table and waited, while tables were cleared around us and orders taken. Our waitress came to the table, we told her we only had about 1/2 hour to eat, and we ordered a beer (bottled, they were our of draft beers) and one bowl of chowder. We waited. And waited . The beer arrived (very nice Kokanee lager). We drank the beer, and waited. We finally had to leave without the chowder. I don't know if it was tasty. Seriously: how long does it take to get a ladle, and pour the chowder into a bowl?

I'm updating my review to reflect on my 2nd visit to this establishment…read more I popped by on my way home and the special was the cod and chips for $19.99. I decided to give this a try and my god, it was bloody horrible. The batter was so heavy and soggy, the plate had tons of grease compiled into a puddle. There was very little cod inside the batter and their tartar sauce was just garlic mayo... Really really disappointing visit today. I don't see myself returning anytime soon because the food was just terrible. Kaley/Kacey, my servier, was a bundle of energy and lovely, I just wish she came to check up on me before you noticed I had thrown my napkin into my food as a sign I was done. Also, the Spitfire desperately needs a good clean, it's quite dirty on the inside and out. Original Review from October 2025. This place has been on my raider for awhile to try and since moving close to the establishment recently I decided to give it a try. The outside is nothing to write home about, neither is the inside... But I'm not coming here for the decor; I came for the food and my god did the food ever represent. I ordered the Philly Beef Dip and it was just delicious - every morsel of it. The service was lovely, I'm not sure why there are negative reviews saying otherwise. Ginny, my server, was attentive, kind and extremely helpful. I can't wait to go back and try theI Sunday roast dinner and more of their menu. It's a down-home cooked establishment and the food and service reflects this! Cheers to an amazing first visit!