Went to The Herbfarm to celebrate an early Valentine's and my husband's promotion…read more What can I say, as usual the service is top notch. They know who you are when you walk in the door! Every little detail is amazing. They made our night very special hands down. The food was phenomenal. Everything so fresh. I loved that a lot of the seasonal things I grow myself was also on their menu. The wine pairings were good, but like most things, wines are subjective to personal taste. And last but certainly not least, inside the restaurant was absolutely beautiful. A very intimate affair and it was nice that the you could see them cooking and preparing your food. The chef explained everything about the meal before you started. Definitely will be going as much as possible while we still reside in the state.

The missus and I were celebrating our 1st anniversary, and we chose the herbfarm for such an…read moreoccasion! The menu for June 2026 was REVELRY for Spring. The reservation is for 7pm but you can arrive as early as 615pm to explore the gardens, wine cellar, and library, as well as get a welcome (non-alcoholic) refreshing beverage. All of the staff were introduced and they explained both the food menu and the wine pairings. During the meal, there's a live guitarist playing classical takes on tunes. Everyone is super polite, they commented on my Labubu and their custom (hand knit!) hat - shoutout to Rosalee for the Labubu hat. Here's the menu and the pairings. My thoughts were that the peas stood out but otherwise it was a forgettable meal. The space is nice and the ingredients are high quality, but I don't know if the price was fully justified by the overall experience. I think it was like $325/person plus service and tax fees? NORTH COUNTRY FARE Coastal King Salmon Three Ways With Roe, Borage & Lemon Balm Tartare with Tiny Greens, Mint & Lovage Egg & Grilled Belly with Egg Yolk. Radish & Chive Wine pairing: MAYSARA SPARKLING ROSÉ, MOMTAZI VINEYARD, OR Botanical pairing: marabela Sparkling tea with lemon verbena by Valdemar estates LOOKS LIKE Grain (it's bread) Sprouted Renan Sourdough & House-Churned Butter PEAS, PLEASE Tear Peas with Nasturtium, Lemon Thyme & a Sauce Made of Oyster & Shungiku Wine pairing: 2023 DOMAINE DIVIO PINOT BEUROT, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR - uses Pinot gris grapes. The missus REALLY likes this one. Botanical pairing: Cascadia citrus lemony herbs with Angelica LITTLE PIGGIES Mountain Porcini Cooked Mountain Porcini Cooked in Aged Ham Fat with Hazelnut & Aromatic Spring Flowers Wine pairing: 2024 AMALIE ROBERT DIJON CLONES CHARDONnAY, DALLAS, OR - tastes kinda like a Chablis, but smells sweeter. No oak to this one! Botanical pairing: bunnies in the berry row carrot & strawberry with tarragon MOUNTAIN HIGH PIE Morel Mushroom & Quail Pie with Flowering Thyme Wine pairing: 2023 COLOR COLLECTOR GAMAY NOIR, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR Botanical pairing: field day melon juice with celery & lemongrass LIMB BY LAMB Lamb Grilled Over Hot Coals. Braised Heirloom Lettuce, Marjoram & Garlic Chives Wine pairing: 2022 No GIRLS DOUBLE LUCKY BLEND, WALLA WALLA, WA Botanical pairing: of the earth - a tea of wild berry leaves, mountain herbs & mushroom SPRUCE SPRINGCHEESE Campagnolo Cow's Milk Cheese. Seeded Bread & Spruce Tips ROSEBERRY STRAWMERRY Strawberry - Rose Geranium Sorbet Gramma Shirley's Cake with Warmed Strawberries. Cultured Cream & Crystalized Honey Cultured Cream Wine pairing: 2022 DELILLE LE PETIT DOUX, RED MOUNTAIN, WA - late season wine Botanical pairing: rose coloured glasses - bolle rose infused with Douglas Fir, rose Geranium & elder berry CREAM RISES Cream Puff of Montmorency Cherry & Anise Hyssop They also give you a bonbon on your way out. Parking is either self-park at the lodge, or valet with Willows Lodge in the same space.

The borscht was my standout pick here--rich, savory beet soup that tastes even better with a big…read moredollop of creamy sour cream to balance the tangy broth. I also loved their beef wrap; tender marinated beef paired with fresh veggies wrapped in soft flatbread, simple but super flavorful. Sadly, I didn't get to try khinkali (the Georgian soup dumplings locals call "Georgian buns") because they sold out early that day, so I'll have to come back earlier next time. I ordered the national dish Adjaruli khachapuri, the iconic boat cheese bread. It's authentic and packed with melted cheese and runny egg yolk, but it's pretty heavy and rich--best shared with others if you don't have a huge appetite.

We two stopped in for a drink after a nearby event. It was our first time; we enjoyed our visit and…read moreplan to come again for dinner. AMBIANCE: 4.0. Indoor and outdoor seating. Pleasant. SERVICE: 4.5. She was attentive and a pleasure to talk with. FOOD: 4.5. Though we hadn't planned to eat, the cakes tempted us so we shared a Napoleon. Delish! Perfect light sweetness with wonderful texture.

Wonderful fresh food. Friendly service . Very good menu wonderful French Indian fusion.read more

We came all the way from Texas after reading the wonderful reviews on yelp and this place surely…read moredid not disappoint. It is very well run and the service was very fast . We had the vindaloo mussels dish , which was pure heaven in taste. We also had the biryani salmon which was so fresh and flavorful . The portions were also very generous . I wish we were in Victoria longer to eat there another time

If you've never had Serbian food before, you have to check Tenen out. It's like a mix between…read moreMediterranean food like Greek food with German food. There are a good variety of pork dishes but I ordered a steak. It was bacon wrapped and within the steak was oozing cheese. The steak was seasoned perfectly. It was accompanied by a tomato based sauce that complimented the slightly salty steak very well. It also came with a basket of fried potatoes and a side of cucumbers and tomatoes dipped slightly in vinegar and salt. The service was attentive and on point giving recommendations based on my taste pallette. The dining area was small, maybe enough for a total of 30 people dining max at one time. The ambiance was very quiet, enough to talk and converse without having to raise your voice. Lots of wall art depicting either famous people or places from Serbia. I noticed several Nikola Tesla pictures. A destination to totally visit and wisk you away to the food joys of Serbia. Side note: in the men's bathroom, the walls are plastered with praise to Novak Djokavic (one of tennis legends) and Nikola Jokic (a current legend in basketball).

Great service AND The Food was outstanding!!!! Gets Busy on The weekend AND parking od s…read moreChallenger. Make reservations.

Despite not having a great experience with the fish offerings at this restaurants, I'd still go…read moreahead and say that Stage is amazing and has some potential to make changes to the menu! Love the European Wine Bar/French Bistro vibes they have going and it's located in the cute Fernwood neighbourhood. Love their approach on French-inspired foods and showcasing seasonal local fresh veggies and plating it differently. The food is fresh and light, which is always nice for a French restaurant. We got the local crudités served with the eggplant roasted dip and it was a delight. The tomatoes were fresh and I appreciated the various textures, depth and flavours. The dishes are great for sharing. Love the pomme frites. The BBQ shishitos were a treat! The bread and butter were phenomenal. I believe that it is freshly baked. The service was amazing! They have a great ever-changing wine list from Europe as well as different parts of Canada. In addition, they have amazing cocktails. Unfortunately, Stage fell a little short for us. We had sent an email in advance mentioning that we are pescatarians and do not eat meat. We were very excited to try their fish offerings (Halibut and Rockfish) off the menu that night but our waitress informed us that the kitchen wouldn't be able to make any changes to the dishes and that some meat products were used in both fish options. We were very disappointed, especially since the food is so good. I recommend and advise that if you have two fish offerings, at least leave one completely pescatarian and free of meat products. We also didn't want to opt for the warm potato salad with mackerel since we had already had the pomme frites. As a result, we did not have a suitable protein option that night. This was the only thing that ticked us off, considering the level of care and pride they take with the food in their restaurant.

Really nice wine bar. Great wine and atmosphere. A bit pricy but very nice wine selection.read more

Everything was really great and quality. Well prepared…read more Service was very friendly and attentive. Ambience was pleasant and comfortable, aside from the hard bench seat. Well kept attractive restroom and clean. I don't often give five stars, but they deserve it.

Waited 1 hour for the food to come out. Waiter did not check on us at any point, did not…read moreacknowledge the wait. The food was good, probably not worth the price. Not sure if I'd come back.

Came with my husband on a Saturday evening for date night…read more The ambiance of this spot is really cute and cozy. Very intimate and perfect for a date. They have two tasting menus (omnivorous and vegetarian) which I appreciate. We both chose the omnivorous. Portions are tiny but there's a lot of courses. A huge downside for us was how long in between courses there was. We were getting pretty hungry at one point and our conversation fell into a lull because we were just eager for food lol. The experience was around 3.5 hours. It would have been a lot better if it stuck to 2 hours. Maybe 3 max. Food was beautifully presented and quite tasty though!

Just Wow, I had my eyes on this place for a while, the menu was intriguing and it looked like it…read morehad a unique and interesting ambience. Boy was I not disappointed! . One creative dish after another, each exciting my palate in new and different ways, mixing unexpected ingredients together for a surprisingly refreshing experience The restaurant itself kept one's eyes busy, a semi-mediaeval ambience reinforced the feeling of being someplace special, even exotic. The service was excellent and also very friendly. The server doubled as a bartender and was eager to create interesting concoctions on demand, lending his own creativity to the process. This place is highly recommended if you are looking for unique and interesting experiences - and quality on top of that

The owners ( Jim & Colleen) are dedicated, delightful hosts! stayed here over 53 times in four…read moreyears that my son attended university of Victoria !

We stayed for one night and loved it. It was beautiful, clean, and quiet -- everything we ask for…read more I took the opportunity to do laundry -- it was free and detergent, etc. was supplied. A small thing, but it suggests that the host has considered the guest's needs. Speaking of the host -- she was very helpful and considerate. We had no complaints whatsoever. An enjoyable stay all the way around -- we'll stay here in the future.