My Girlfriend and I came for dinner and ordered the Steak N Seafood mixed grill and everything was…read morephenomenal. Thank you so much to our server Brian who had excellent service and helped us choose the perfect wine to go with dinner and going above and beyond to bring us some samples before dinner as well. We highly recommend coming here if you're looking for an amazing dinner with 10/10 service!

We all had the fish and chips which were crispy and delicious except my boyfriend had the lobster…read moreand shrimp dip which was hot, creamy and also delicious! The service was impeccable and Kristin was funny, personable and efficient! My friends loved the beer selections and the decor and seating was comfortable. We did not feel rushed at all. Would highly recommend!

We came here with a group of 11 during our vacation. They took reservations and were able to…read moreaccommodate our huge family without any issues. I'll admit I was a little skeptical at first -- it's right on the harbor and surrounded by tourist attractions, which usually screams "tourist trap." But I'm so glad we gave it a chance, because the food, ambiance, cocktails, and service were phenomenal. I can confidently say this place is not a tourist trap. I couldn't even tell you exactly what I ordered because we literally ordered a quarter of the menu. Every dish was a hit, and even the five kids in our group loved everything that came out.

My boyfriend and I stopped here for lunch during the week while visiting Victoria…read more We both got a drink and shared half dozen of oysters. Both were good and highly recommend. We both got the ahi tuna salad which hit the spot for a nice day on the patio. Our waitress was on top of things and ensured we got what we needed. Overall the food and atmosphere was great.

The food is good, not spectacular. We shared the dinner for two. The view was great, restaurant…read moreambience was nice and their chowder was phenomenal! At one point we were using the crab scissors wrong and he came to our table and said "let me show you how to use those properly, ripping them from my husband's hands." So rude, there were many other ways he could have approached that. The gentleman that served us was not friendly, he had a put off attitude we were even there. I also had a gift card for $200 that he was not pleased to take off our bill,. He had to enter a code and it took him, not kidding, 5x to do. He was very frustrated but I wasn't not going to not use it. This place is NOT worth the $360 bill (not including tip). Skip this place and go to Steamship bar and Grill instead!

- amazing view but that's it -…read more Food: 3 stars Service: 3 stars Ambiance: 5 stars Price: 2 stars Overall: 3.25 stars We decided to try this place since we didn't want to get Italian food twice in a row. We came here on a Wednesday night and it was mostly empty. However, most of the seats next to the window facing the harbor were taken. They sat us on the upper layer of the restaurant, so we could still see the harbor somehow. It was beautiful with night lights. We ordered 1. West coast steamer pot for starter $25, 2. Lobster and Pacific prawn papardeli $41, 3. Chanterelle mushroom risotto $32, and 4. AAA 6oz tenderloin $55 (all prices in CAD). The steamer pot came first.. and while it's good, the seafood wasn't particular fresh or impressive, and the sauce was too savory/salty for me. After waiting for maybe 30 minutes for food, they finally came. My lobster and prawn pasta was good but again, the sauce was a bit too much. The amount of seafood given was also quite sad. The mushroom risotto wasn't cooked al dented, though the taste was fine and wasn't too salty like other dishes. The tenderloin was good, but I enjoyed the side veggies that came with it and the sweet sauce better than the steak itself. Overall it was just an alright and pricy dinner, so I think it's only worth it if you can get the seats next the window as the view was quite nice. This was the most expensive meal from our trip but I didn't think it was worth.

A true restaurant from the past waiters with white napkins over their wrists great menu very…read moretraditionally made food. Ambiance is great. There are great price points for their food.

The food was very good, but even more importantly the ambience, setting, warmth, and service were…read moreall great! James was an outstanding server. We'll be back.

We had dinner here twice and breakfast once. We dined as a pair, a 4 top, and also a 6 top…read more In all cases I'd say that service was a tad slow but overall fine. I wouldn't recommend coming here if you need a "quick bite" or have fussy kids who will become impatient. But, if you're ok to sit and enjoy a bit you will find the service fine. As a vegetarian, I was delighted that there were ample options for me to choose from without modifications necessary. This didn't stop me from ordering the delicious cavatelli with pesto and goat cheese for two nights in a row, but I loved having options! While dining with a larger group, the person who had the chicken and the person who had the short rib, both agreed their dishes were possibly the best preparation they'd ever had. The one complaint was that some in our group felt their dish was over salted. After enjoying the pastries at duo earlier in the day, I knew dessert was going to be worth it. We ordered the earl grey bar, the apple cake, and several other little bites. All were delighted with their selection. These desserts are on the smaller side (maybe about 4-5 bites each) so I do not recommend sharing. At breakfast, I had the avocado toast which was likewise delicious. They kept the coffee hot. Aura consistently exceeded my expectations.

We came to Luna for my wife's birthday on a recommendation from a a friend, and were sadly…read moredisappointed. The view is beautiful - definitely the highlight. The service was "mid" at best... our server was not very attentive or knowledgeable - 2/5 at best. We were seated next to an obnoxious table - they were so loud and actually FaceTiming for the entire restaurant to hear. Then a 5th friend decided to stop by - we hoped they would move to the bar at this stage (away from us) but he pulled up a chair and was even louder than the 4 at the table. We muscled through the first course (Burrata - pretty tasty), and were halfway through the halibut when we finally asked to be moved. Unfortunately the only tables were in the bar area - no view, but nice and quiet. We ordered dessert - zero mention of my wife's birthday (which was on the rez) or action to deal with the table that killed the vibe of the whole place. I left with a sour taste in my mouth after an expensive meal. There are much better options in Victoria.

After being taken on a rickshaw ride our driver suggested Belleville's for good food. This was a…read moregreat little spot along the waterfront close to the Empress and the Parliament building. I believe it's attached to the Days Inn hotel (‍). We sat outside, the weather was so nice , our waitress was amazing (09/04/25), she made great suggestions and put up with my husbands humor as well as my friends husband Our food was great I ordered the poutine (so good ), my best friend got the Parm Flatbread, her hubby got Pork Schnitzel & Mash and my hubby got sliders. All our food was delicious We all drank water but I'd never tried a wheat beer so the waitress brought me a taste of it, definitely gonna have to try another one someday. This was a great place to have lunch!

Food - me & my husband both got margs. decent drinks. we got the poutine which came with a really…read moregood gravy & cheese curds. pretty heavy & filling. Service - brought a water bowl for the pup. friendly & quick. the staff was very polite to a lady sitting next to us, despite her being a little rude. Ambiance - laid back diner feels. its connected to the days inn hotel & it splits in the middle so there are two sides. but both have outdoor seating which allows dogs. its a nice place to sit and wait for your ferry to board. plenty of shade & you can people watch everyone by the water & the nearby shops. overall - agree with another reviewer, its a decent place but i wouldnt plan my trip around it. great option if you want a place to kill some time at.

without a doubt, this is my fav seafood restaurant in Victoria but make sure to go upstairs vs the…read moredownstairs Ferris (more casual). Finer dining without all the pomp and circumstance the Japanese inspired Miso glazed black cod is my go to and also recommend the grilled octopus. Top tier seafood There are allot of victoria seafood restaurants catering to tourists but This is where the locals go. Get your reservations in as the place is Booked fast

We dropped in for happy hour but missed it. Oh well. Still had a fabulous oyster platter, a duck…read moretrio, bouillabaisse, black cod and a few cocktails. The food was solid! The portions were really made for one maybe two if you order multiple items but the food was delicious. Service was very nice and attentive, you wanted for nothing. Kudos

We went during happy hour 3 to 6 on Saturday. So, the first pleasant item was the happy hour had a…read moredecent selection and not just tiny plates. My wife had the sangria and said that was excellent. We sat on the and viewed the harbor as well as the seagulls (rats with wings). It was nice and pleasant. The food was great. The mac and cheese dish was awesome. The pizza was great. So, all in all, food and drink were great. We had two servers accidentally. Harry was the first server and then realized he accidentally stole the other server's table. We gave him a good ribbing about it. The server we did get was awesome as well. All in all a good restaurant.

Pros: great outdoor deck right on the water and decent food. Close to Hotel Grand Pacific &…read moreFairmont Empress. Cons: some of their seafood (lobster, crabs, etc.) aren't local, even if it says. Clams are from a nearby island, though. Ask if each item is local. Skip the root beer - it's weird. And the lemonade. Cowichan Valley apple, pear, and Gorgonzola pizza is interesting. Great crust, but the Gorgonzola's in the cheese, so that's kind of weird. Steak is average. Clams are the way to go and come with a delicious seafood broth. Bang Bang chicken bowl was huge and decently tasty. Overall not a terrible place for lunch or dinner, but there are better options.