Loved the Zombie last time I was in, a bit pricey but ambiance was worth it. Hope to come back…read moreagain. Any happy hour specials??

TL;DR: Yes, it's a tiki bar. That's about as far as it goes…read more Drinks: Coming from someone with a rum shelf and a closet of tiki mugs, this was thin. Very limited rum selection, nothing distinctive. The menu reads like flashcards: Trade Winds, Trader Vic's Grog, Saturn. Correct, competent. Vibe: The ambiance is fun and well done. It checks the boxes, but it doesn't push past them. What could be better: Depth. The rum program feels bare, and there's no sense of curiosity. Bottom line: If you don't know tiki, you'll probably have a good time. If you do, have a daiquiri and move on. My review matches what the locals say - Yup, it's a tiki bar.

Drove down from courtenay to meet with a friend to go to the…read moreCity & Colour show and she suggested the Block as she had been before. Ambiance was great - super warm and welcoming which was magnified by the host. Super lovely. Then the wait staff. Whoever is hiring/training is doing a great job! Not drinking right now but the cocktail menu was super tempting. Every menu item sounded great. We got some help on ordering from our servers and Tanya picked ones she had enjoyed before. We also sat right beside the pick up window so it was fun seeing food come out! The food was fantastic. See pictures for what we ordered. Not sure if I can remember the names of everything but it was a perfect combo!!

So straight up this place went and took us to places we hadn't been prior to eating at the Block…read more Overall a very enjoyable experience for sure, but you cannot pigeonhole this place, which is a very good thing! We are big fans of traditional fare, but the Block is a place we are so glad we experienced and will certainly return utilizing the knowledge we garnered during our first experience. A big thank you to for helping us through picking one price fixe January exploration of your local restaurants and filling it with other ala carte additions. As we often do we ordered far too much food, wanting to explore everything off a menu that is far reaching. Not sure if our additions worked with the price fixe menu, but we sure enjoyed checking everything out. The interior is interesting with the addition of structural steel in the space to keep this heritage building (I think) standing tall for a few generations. We sure hope it's still here for a long while and will most likely come again the next time we are in Victoria. That is saying a lot as there are a wide range of restaurants in the neighbourhood, but you do want to check the Block out!

TL;DR: A worthwhile cocktail bar with the right mood and…read moresolid execution. Setting your expectations correctly is key here. Drinks: We had four cocktails between the two of us. All were good and well made, but a couple felt slightly out of balance, keeping them from hitting the excellent tier. Service: Attentive, professional, and engaged. The bartender knew what they were doing and kept things moving smoothly. Vibe: Dark, old-school, and moody in the best way. You quickly forget you're in a hotel once inside. Comfortable and easy to settle into. What could be better: Tighter balance and consistency in the cocktails. A small refinement would make a noticeable difference here.

A cozy cocktail bar with great drinks and appetizers. The service was outstanding. We enjoyed the…read moreSpanish Croquettes with a Cottage and a Negroni.

Humboldt was a perfect stop for a drink before dinner. I love the ambience - dark, soft lighting,…read moreplush seating. It reminded me of cocktail bars in NYC. Our server was super knowledgeable and we loved our drinks. I'd go back in a heartbeat!

Such a cute little place. We went for happy hour - we saw it advertised in the elevator at the…read moreDoubletree, which is the hotel above it. The happy hour drinks menu was super fun. I tried sn American style Canadian lager and a gimlet made with flavored gin. The gimlet was delicious. My boyfriend had a whiskey drink that was like an old fashioned and he said it was great. I can't wait to go back.

A great find. Don't be afraid of the sign. Drinks are fantastic and tasty. Staff are friendly…read more Cool vibe inside

This is the place to go if you enjoy fine cocktails! It's difficult not to be charmed by the warmth…read moreand cosiness of this vintage-style thanks to the well crafted decor. The Citrus & Cane experience is a perfect place for amazing cocktails, positive energy, and relaxed music. The drinks we had were exquisite.The cocktails were brilliantly crafted in every manner. Service from the mixologists and staff was excellent. They obviously know what they're doing. We will undoubtedly return. Highly advised. Thank you to Citrus & Cane's entire staff!

I am giving the overall bar a 5! It's a super fun bar located right off the major street in…read moreVictoria. I was visiting for only 4 short hours. We wanted to grab a beer and head back to the boat. The atmosphere is super fun. We were greeted right away and I was overwhelmed with the beer list. The server let me try a few. I don't think she heard me because it was a little loud. I ended up getting a beer I wasn't a fan of. I'm not one to send things back so I drank what I had. 1 star for the beer I had. This place has MANY drinks to try from. I didn't see a food menu. They might have one. I also didn't see a physical menu, it was scanned from the bar. Still recommend going here!

Our group decided they wanted to try a local pub while we were in Victoria for our last night of…read morethe cruise. After a quick search on Yelp we settled on The Churchill so they could try several different local beers. I opted for the featured cocktail of the month Into The Wild with blackberry gin, blueberry liqueur, honey, lemon & orange bitters. I thought it was really good, smooth but potent. When visiting Canada, I thought it was mandatory to get the Poutine - Beer battered fries, squeaky cheese curds, homemade beef gravy. Very filling and did not disappoint. The rest of the family liked their choices (Nashville Hot Grilled Chicken Burgers, Pulled Jackfruit Bun) as well. We sat in a large booth instead of at the bar like most of the regulars and locals. Service was a little slow but would not keep me from coming back.

TL;DR: Stylish, confident, and memorable. Absolutely worth…read moreplanning your day around. If I lived in Victoria, this would be a regular. If you're visiting, it belongs on your short list. Food: The beef tartare was a standout. Easily one of the best bites of the trip and arguably the best tartare I've had, full stop. Thoughtful without being precious. Drinks: Cocktails lean more inspired than perfectly balanced, but that works here. Nothing mind blowing, nothing wrong. A solid B+ across the board. Vibe: Feels like a moody, posh NYC basement bar. Dim lighting, techno and jazz, well dressed 20 and 30 somethings on dates or out for the night. The room does a lot of the heavy lifting, in a good way. What could be better: Cocktails could use a touch more balance and restraint. The ideas are strong, but a bit of dialing in would elevate them from good to great.

Food, service and ambiance were excellent! Can't wait to go back!!…read more The drink menu is amazing. So many unique creations! The food was a sharing menu with 2 to 4 choices for 2 people. We chose e items and it was the perfect amount for us.

I was visiting my brother in Langford, and decided on @the_rack_bistro for brunch! I got the…read morebreakfast poutine ($16), which was basically a breakfast hash with hollandaise and cheese curds! There was so much cheese it was almost too heavy, but I never complain about too much cheese I really liked their hollandaise, it was creamy and light, yet flavorful! Potatoes and eggs were cooked perfectly. Others ordered the West coast Benny ($15), Prairie boy scramble ($17), and the Traditional Breakfast ($9.99). All were good portions and we enjoyed the food. I liked the ambiance of the restaurant and the food was great! Parking was a bit difficult, but otherwise a good brunch spot!

I ordered the Santa Fe salad considering I paid over $30 after a tip it was a complete rip off…read more Wasn't much of a portion and by the time I got home 10 minutes later I was still hungry. Do not waste your money if you want a salad as your main dish.

We visited Artemis last weekend (8/16) and loved the whole vibe. There was plenty of comfortable…read moreseating, they had an awesome whiskey selection and the pricing was legit. The service was outstanding, the owners were really cool and we will definitely go back the next time we are in Victoria!

Great cocktails. Lovely place Great ambiance They take care of every detail. If you pull the…read moreright book out , that is!!

Friendly staff and delicious breakfast fare. What more could you ask for? I know -- an outdoor…read morepatio with a pickup window so you can bring your pet along! They even have a "take a ball, leave a ball" dish at the front door for your canine companion. How cute is that?

Great little spot for a quick bite. Meg a friend here yesterday. Quick and friendly service.read more