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.

Great ambiance, good friendly service, a private karaoke room, and stellar cocktails, what more…read morecould you ask for. If I lived here I would definitely become a regular.

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.

Super cool speakeasy with hidden entrance and really nice vibe. Warming, it is VERY dimly lit,…read morebring your glasses! At $20+ a drink though, not a place you'll be spending all night at but cool to stop by. Very attentive servers!

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!

Janevca Kitchen & Lounge (2024) is one true gem of a restaurant on Vancouver Island…read more If you haven't been here, well then what are you waiting for - get here now! You can 'drop in' at 430pm & check on lounge space availability - first come first served, you know the drill. Our party of six got real lucky. Parking - pull up to the gate & it will open, then proceed to park underneath the restaurant. Street parking is available but do not park in the 'residence only parking' areas. Watch the street sign warnings or you will be towed. Lots of Miss McGillicuddys in this area that are home all day & have nothing to do but watch for strange cars & call the towing company. Upon entering Janevca, it felt like I was inside a grand English mansion from yesteryear. The lighting, artwork, wall pictures, chandeliers, statues, carpets, chairs ... I could go on but you get the picture. Now I'm not one to normally post photos of bathrooms & toilets but my gosh wow, I absolutely had to make an exception this time. Absolutely stunning bathroom - artwork etcetera - make sure you lift up the toilet seat & check it out. I hadn't used the pull chain flush toilet system in over 40 years. This is an all gender washroom, so ladies you might find it difficult to doll up in here. The stalls are private but the common sink area is open. I had some older women staring at me while I waited to wash my hands, but I think they eventually realized that it was an open washroom. Make sure to check out the wine celler downstairs - very unique. We sat in the lounge & although it was crowded, we loved the whole vibe & atmosphere. Please note that there are two separate menus for the Lounge & Main dining areas. It was neat to be able to see the cool bar layout & the kitchen staff hard at work in their area. Plus, we got to see all the dishes other people were ordering & this got us excited. Our waiter was spot on with his recommendations. We loved everything we shared & ate. Order the following items if you're in the lounge, but keep in mind that the menu does change periodically. The sourdough bread, scallop crudo, beef skewers, margherita pizza & the beet salad. For dessert don't hesitate to get the Chocolate Tuxedo Mousse. All the above = outstanding superior taste. BTW, the executive chef here is of Filipino & Jamaican heritage & raised in Vancouver. She knows what she's doing! Yelpies, this is one of the hottest restaurants on the West Coast! Make a reservation pronto!

Outstanding! My hubby and I were visiting and saw this restaurant opened up and it was nearby where…read morewe were staying. The menu looked great so we decided to try it out. We loved it all. The restaurant is in the cutest Victorian manor with a hotel above. It's incredibly cozy and I'd love to stay here some time especially with some snow outside. The decor is beautiful and tasteful. We ordered cocktails to start - I had the premium martini that I got with smoked olive brine, I asked for more brine lol I like a very dirty martini. My husband had a delicious old fashioned. For foods we went with our servers recommendations for the most part and she guided us real well. We got the scallop crudo- so fresh so delish, and the beet salad - solid portion size, the beets are beautiful and tasty and the whipped ricotta on the bottom with the nuts was a wonderful texture. For our main we shared the fresh fish which was a salmon with crispy skin and pilpil sauce. I can't even describe how good this sauce was. We got broccolini as a side and I ended up dipping my broccolini in the pilpil sauce. I could drink that sauce like chowda it was so damn good. The fish itself was cooked perfectly and the skin was crispy and seasoned. For dessert we got the sesame tuxedo mousse and it was insanely good as well. The ice cream was so flavourful and the tuxedo mousse tasted like a mars bar. We were really thrilled with this meal. It came to $260 with tip which we thought was reasonable for everything we got, the ambience and the fantastic staff! Would love to come back and actually stay at the hotel too!

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!

Visiting from SoCA, the hubs and I were looking for a nosh that had patio dining- you know, a low…read morekey kinda place. It was after lunch and way before dinner. 1550s certainly filled the bill! Our server Sarah was friendly and helpful. The suggested Half order of nachos were more than enough and came with tasty salsa and sour cream. we added a side of guacamole. Adding a protein is an option, too. Would we come back? Yup! They have decent Sammie's and salads, too. Try 'em

I came to this restaurant today for the first time desperately wanting chicken wings, and left…read morehaving a new favourite restaurant. The staff here are AMAZING, the wings were AMAZING!! To the sweet manager there who gave me a free piece of cake for wanting to leave you a 5 star review, you made my day, thank you so much! Please come to this restaurant, I highly recommend:)

This place is the worst The drinks are Uber expensive and the food is 2nd rate at best.read more

Worst place ever. The service is deplorable and the food is questionable. Last time I went there…read morethere was mouse feces on the plate. When I complained they argued Never setting foot in that rat infested sorry excuse for a restaurant ever again.

The afternoon tea service at the Fairmont Empress is a great way to enjoy a view of the Harbour…read morewhile having delicious scones, sandwiches, and sweets. Not to mention the tea. They have a wide variety of options and have some tea options for children as well. The food was done well and the service was great. Everyone was friendly and the experience of having afternoon tea is something worth splurging on. Definitely recommend reservations beforehand as the lobby lounge will get completely booked for afternoon tea.