Have been to Wheelies Cafe numbers of times over the past years, so when I picked up a friend, I…read moresuggested the establishment for lunch. We attended and entered. Good atmosphere and funky. The experience went downhill from there. My friend sat at a seat in the middle of the restaurant, and I ordered food and attended the washroom. When I returned he had moved, saying a music speaker was right above him and he knew conversation would be difficult. We soldiered on in our new seating but it was still hard to hear conversation. I attended the young staff person at the counter and suggested perhaps slightly lowered volume. Her singular response. "No!" Single word response. I suggested perhaps the manager might assist but that led to an indication he would refuse........ Oh yes, the brisket sandwich was of mediocre quality and value. Never again will I recommend nor will I attend. Pity.

A very unwelcoming environment. Servers seem snooty and the food is average at best…read more Over priced cheap quality merchandise.

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.

This is usually the spot to be if you're looking for good wings in Victoria, but sometimes it's a…read morehit and a miss. The food is better than you'd expect for a bar, and gets quite busy with their comedy show nights. The servers are generally pretty friendly, but I've had times where nobody comes to help you for a good 15-20 minutes after having been seated. There is an underground parkade that leads to the entrance of the restaurant with a decent amount of parking, but sometimes it can be difficult to find a spot.

Exceptional place for good food and wings. I just wish they controlled the language that goes on in…read morethere. I had my parents in for dinner and we enjoyed the meal. We would have enjoyed being there if it wasn't for a table next to us they were dropping the f bomb every end or third word. Probably explains why we have been there since. Yes I understand it's a pub but the language sounded like that of a prison.

Easily the best ballpark food in Victoria! At Ambassador Park, home of Lakehill Little League and…read moreSoftball. The home run burger is amazing as is the salmon burger. Cod burger was decent too. Numerous items available, including many gourmet type foods not often seen at ballpark snack bars. Chicken burger is highly recommended, but I have not tried it yet. Garlic Parmesan fries and onion rings are tasty too. Breakfast recently added on Saturday mornings as well, but I haven't had the opportunity to try it yet. Dave is a chef at the Marriott downtown and has created an instant classic. Open during spring and summer only, 5 pm to 8:30 pm most nights. Keep up the good work Dave! Can't wait to return.

From the owner: Executive Chef Dave has been serving great gourmet ballpark food for 12 years having previously…read morecoached his sons at Lake Hill Little League. Chef Dave's Dugout has become a favourite among players, families, and the neighbourhood!

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE 3.0 to 3.5 stars: the price is…read morereasonable and the building seemed to be relatively new and clean but but the quantities were a little small and service was slow/hard to get. Competition in town makes it harder to score higher. === 2. FOOD Berry Waffles Slam (19.79) Two eggs your way, two pieces of bacon, two sausages, hash browns, and a whole waffle that's covered in fruit. It's decent but it felt a little small compared to the competition (see picture). Wheat Cakes Breakfast ($16.59) Two eggs your way, two sausages, and two whole wheat pancakes. The value and taste were decent! Kid's Meal ($10.08) The junior-sized spaghetti with tomato sauce and a chocolate milk = depending on the size of your child this could be good (if 6 years or less in age). Coffee ($3.89) OK, but expensive compared to some competition. === 3. SERVICE It was slow and hard to get their attention at times. When at the table, the staff were nice in English but perhaps the lack of staff made it difficult to attention. === 4. ENVIRONMENT Maybe constructed in the last 10-15 years; it's a contemporary space that's relatively clean. Groups up to 8 in size would be fie and baby strollers and wheelchairs would fit without too much issue. Parking is in the parking lot out front shared with the hotel, so good luck!

It started with a disgusting bathroom with overflowing garbages and a drug pipe in the stall with…read morethe baby table. Staff sent in the kitchen staff to clean it and said it's not their fault cause it's a "public bathroom". The food: well the pancakes were over cooked with rotten bananas. The eggs, sunny side up were so overcooked they were chewy. The shedded hash browns were undercooked with unmelted cheese. They re-cooked what I complained about but my family was done eating by that time. The "Manager" also the "host" took no accountability and didn't offer any discount until I refused to pay for what was improperly cooked. He was quite rude actually. I will never go back. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND TIME. Would not suggest and would give 0 stars if possible.

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!

Local long time Family Owned and Managed! Great place for…read morequiet lunch! Lots of parking out back and a large stair way up to Phoenix! Entrance and parking out front on Quadra and a stairway up to the Grill! One of my favourites in the Quadra , Reynolds area!

So, this is not on the dive bar list when in Victoria, but worth the drive if looking. We arrived…read moreready to thrift near by. However, i have a keen sense of a good dive bar and wanted a cold one. Boom, best dive bar find on this vacation. Felt like our bartender may have been an owner, and she was fun. Luck was on our side with this stop in. Pool, Darts, deck...live music which is punk and rock on weekends. I will be back as this was a fun stop in with a delicious Caesar, and tasty Jack n ginger. Thankful!

Another Great time at Red Robin…read more Service is so fast. Staff is Friendly as can be and always with a smile. $7.99 for a Big House Salad, can't beat that price anymore. Fries are amazing as well. Can't say enough about the milkshakes and the burgers and wings. it's an experience. The music isn't loud either. So do yourself a favour and go enjoy the Big Red Bird. Marko Urner

My favourite burger joint on the West Coast of Canada!…read more I first had this a few years ago with some family... when they took me here, I instantly loved the family burger joint vibe.. could see myself coming here once a week/month with my own family one day. Food - 4.5/5 - Teriyaki Chicken Burger - I LOVE the teriyaki chicken burger, it's so saucy and has a pineapple in the burger too, it's just so great. The bottomless fries are big bonus too and so good... you really can't go wrong for the price here. Atmosphere - 4/5 - As mentioned, it's a great family diner type of restaurant and a perfect 'cheap' eat. Service - 5/5 Super friendly service; even when we were coming just before close, they still served us happily and helped make my burger the way I want it. Thanks for sending me off from Victoria on a good note!

Fun experience as always. Great food, pleasant ambiance, excellent service, reasonable pricesread more

We've been here a number of times now and I'm sticking with my five star rating. The food is very…read moregood. We had pizza, crispy Thai prawns and chowder. I love the real clam chowder which isn't that insipid fish chowder so many Victoria restaurants have." Tanya, our server, was a delight. Fireside will remain a regular stop for us.