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    Spinnaker's On the Fly

    2.6 (33 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Gastropubs

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    3 pigs pizza. Bacon, sausage, pulled pork. A meat eater's frenzy!
    Simon L.

    Spinnaker's On the Fly has become somewhat of my go-to YYJ food hub (mostly because it's one of the very few options available) but I think I'm going to have to change that up. Last time around, I noted that I didn't mind paying the exorbitant airport prices since it's kind of the norm but really, it's a bit disappointing that the quality doesn't reflect the price at all. Yes, the airport is a captive customer base, but that doesn't mean my taste buds turn off! I sat down and got the veggie burger with fries, along with a glass of wine. The burger was dry and didn't have much flavour to it, which is extremely surprising because it's a partial beet patty and typically, I find them to be quite delicious. The pickled beets and arugula that came on top were good but due to the buns being half the size of the patty, they all just fell off anyway. The fries were the same: even with ketchup, they still seemed to be flavourless but they looked like they were seasoned quite well, so it was another bummer. When you consider that this burger is over $14, they could put a bit of effort into it, y'know? Plus, if you see my picture, the patty even came out broken and fell right off the bun. Not great... The wine, however, was pretty dang good. The Salt Spring Island Rose was one of the featured drinks and I was in the mood for something light. I really enjoyed the flavour and crispness of the wine, and figured "sure, what the hell" when my server asked if I wanted the 9oz glass. It was about $15 for 9oz's, which is pretty on par with what you're paying for booze at an airport. Lastly, the server that I had (he might have been the manager?) was friendly, helpful, and prompt when I arrived but he never came back around after my food was served to check how it was, if I needed anything else, or even to bring my bill. In an environment where literally everyone is on a schedule (and usually a tight one), I'd expect the bill to be coming as soon as the plate is cleared. Instead, I had to find another server and flag them down for my bill after sitting for a few minutes, completely finished. I really don't like giving negative reviews but I just expect a lot more out of my dining experiences, and over $35 for a dry burger and fries isn't something I'm too happy about.

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    Nina W.

    We had an early morning flight, with no time for breakfast in the morning. We also didn't want to haul a bunch of food through security, so opted to see what was available after security. It was our first time departing YYJ. I'm a bit disappointed that Spinnaker's is the only option, but that's not their fault and in fact it's quite to their benefit. I was pleasantly surprised by the array of 'to go' options and also noticing an area to sit down and order from a menu. We just grabbed sandwiches as we could see they were being made fresh for the day. Our multi-grain croissants were more 'bready' than light and flaky as I might expect, but still tasty. My husband really liked it! I had the egg salad, which wasn't drippy with mayonnaise or salty and fit the bill. My husband had ham and Swiss cheese and although he wished it wasn't made with mayo as he's not a fan, it didn't really slow him down. :-) I was worried about the coffee, but I needn't have. It was rich and strong and just what I needed ahead of my flight. I enjoyed it with some banana-chocolate chip bread I'd gotten for desert. The banana bread wasn't dry or crumbly and tasted like mom made it fresh. Although typical 'airport pricing' is in effect, I thought it was good value for 2 sandwiches, coffee and banana bread for ~$20. I would recommend!

    Zach I.

    Wasn't even able to try as they closed at 8:00pm on a Friday. Place was packed, staff allowed patrons to just sit around not even ordering as others were waiting. Laughable place for being the only restaurant past security at Victoria airport. Don't even bother with this joke establishment. Go to white spot before you get through. Half a star is possible. Worst airport and restaurant selection ever. UPDATE. Expensive!!!!!!!!! HOLY OVER PRICED. 20$ for a small meal!? Genuinely hope they give up business to someone more fit for the hospitality business.... Small pop was 3$.

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    Anthony K.

    Unassuming coffee/breakfast bar airside at Victoria International Airport. The only reason I'm writing a review, considering most airport restaurants are dodgy on quality and hideously overpriced, is that here you can get the best English breakfast in Victoria. Try to schedule your flight in the morning so you can taste for yourself. Lovely servers and quality ingredients -- sausages and bacon from Two Rivers in Vancouver, and incredibly fresh, free-run, organic eggs. I usually leave the home fries at other places, here, I gobble them all up. Seems an odd place to get the best in Victoria, home of the specialized brunch (lots of great ones incl. Jam Cafe, The Roost, Blue Fox Cafe, and a multitude of others), but there it is.

    Cynthia G.

    I've stopped in a couple times since they opened last year and it's great. Not your run of the mill airport restaurant - the inspire to be "LOCAL" for many menu items and its a great inspiration to try something new. Large breakfast selection and the Eggs Benny west coast (with loads of very well prepared salmon) is likely the BEST I've ever had - seriously !!! The lunch and dinner items are wonderful. Al is cooked in an open kitchen which I appreciate so you can watch and hear all the action. They have a very extensive beer and wine menu and again lots of local choices ! Fantastic. The have a great "grab and go" section with the same menu food and a couple salads - looks really good and they will do take out very quickly. My server today was slammed busy and she checked in on my a number of times. The prices are very reasonable and the seating is ample for such a small airport. Community tables really help when they get busy and lots of seats at the open counter to watch the action. I don't give out 5 stars very often - but Spinnakers really earns it !! Way to go team

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    Service is horrible, the older man needs to learn some manners ! Very rude . Wouldn't eat here ever !

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    A typical over priced small pizza here. Staff friendly though. Better off to eat before or at your destination.

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    Quite possibly the worst espresso I have ever had in my life. A sip was like drinking poison from Hell. Not a good way to start the morning.

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    The service is quite good and the food is decent but it is a little pricey. The staff is very friendly. The coffee is terrible!!!

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    Quick stop before our flight. French fries, mimosa, and Bloody Caesar were great. Helped pass the time when our flight was delayed.

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    This establishment is amazing! I stopped here with my family for lunch before catching ferry to…read moreVancouver. It was actually a best decision ever! We ordered Deluxe Beef Burger ($18.50), Clubhouse Sandwich ($16), Chicken Strips ($15.50) and a can of Coke ($3). All the food had a heart portion. They were freshly made and fries were perfectly done. We had our food with fries which also can be substituted for salad or soup. Everything was delicious. Portion was bigger than I thought it would be. Chicken strips were crispy and tender. Deluxe Burger was amazing it was loaded with different toppings including mushrooms. Clubhouse was pretty good as well. There were so much fries. We could eat fries endlessly while tummies feeling full. This restaurant really IS a hidden gem in Sidney. I'll remember to stop by again on my future visits to Victoria.

    This was a nice little breakfast spot while in town visiting. There is certainly a wait and was…read moretold that is pretty normal. They start servicing lunch items at 11:00am. Our group had a little bit of everything and all was good. I definitely recommend here for breakfast! It is a small place but they are very efficient. Probably the best thing I had were the potatoes. I do love how they smash and fry them so there are crispy bits. The bacon was really good too! The only real negative is everything needed salt and I am not usually a salt person but dang! Try it if you are in the area and able to wait.

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