The service was exceptional, and every bite and sip felt like a little piece of heaven. After…read morenearly every dish, we found ourselves looking at each other saying, "Wow... oh my God, that's amazing." The pork belly bao is generously sized and easily shareable. The bun was incredibly fresh, light, and pillowy, while the pork belly was melt-in-your-mouth tender with the perfect balance of richness and tang from the kimchi. The pickled vegetables added a bright crunch that tasted incredibly fresh. We started with the salmon tartare, and it was phenomenal! Rich, buttery, bursting with flavor, and so good we were literally fighting over the last bite. And the scallop? Order one for each person. Seriously. It's far too delicious to share. It had just the right amount of heat, leaving the perfect lingering warmth that immediately made us want another. Do yourself a favor and give yourself enough time to work your way through the menu, because every dish we tried was outstanding. Each plate was thoughtfully curated, beautifully executed, and cooked to perfection. I like to call it the C³ trifecta: curated, created, and cooked. Without question, this is some of the best food we've had in a very long time. We can't wait to come back (when visiting) and continue eating our way through the rest of the menu.

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!!

Was here back in early January 2026 for our family trip. The…read moresushi was fresh! The server was attention to detail. We had a time crunch to drive to BC ferry before leaving the last ferry. The server was honest about the time it took to prepare the food. I would come back to this place again when I could. The price is affordable.

We had a great experience overall! The service was incredibly fast, and everyone was friendly and…read morewelcoming throughout our meal. We tried several rolls, and the Chubby Daddy was definitely the standout. It had a great balance of flavors and was easily our favorite. The Lucky Strike Roll was also very good- I think it would be a fantastic introduction to sushi for someone who's new to it or a little hesitant, since the smoked salmon flavor is approachable and familiar. The tempura avocado wasn't quite for us, as it was a bit too mushy, but that's more of a personal preference than a criticism of the dish. We also ordered another roll to share, but it wasn't particularly memorable compared to the others. Overall, the fish tasted fresh and was clearly high quality. Combined with the excellent service and a beautiful patio that's perfect for summer dining, we'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

One of the best Korean food places in Victoria! Absolutely…read moredelicious and amazing service every time we go! Definitely recommend the soups they are all so filling and satisfying to eat We got Gamjatang for 3 people to share and it came with 3 servings of rice as well as dipping sauce! So much food we had leftovers for the next day!

Such a nice little place! I love how late they are open, we were able to get a little late night…read morebite and we were very impressed with the food! You order on an iPad at the table. Service was very quick and the servers were nice. The bulgogi was so delicious and so was the cheesecake!! Would definitely stop by again.

Love this place. So delicious. My favorite spot in Victoria. Healthy, can be gluten free.read more

My wife and I agree that our chicken wonton soup here was the best either of us have ever had! The…read morewontons were hand prepared and tasted absolutely delicious! Fan Tan Alley is literally across the street and the ambiance of this restaurant was authentically Chinese. Our waitress spoke perfect English and Chinese and was fantastic!

Authentic bao is all I can say. Taiwanese, Vietnamese, japanese all done right with the flavors…read moreand nicely steamed buns. Friendly crew, nice day, great food. Can't ask for more.

Came here for dinner the other day and it was okay. Not sure if I would come back but if you come…read morehere I would recommend only trying their baos and maybe avoid their noodles. I wasn't craving baos so I ordered a noodle soup but it wasn't to my liking. I feel like this place is more known for their baos so I should have ordered those. I got to try a phew bites of the Taiwanese classic and Chinese bbq Baos because someone else in my party ordered them and those tasted WAY better.

My review is just for the comedy open mic. It was really fun. Obviously it's uneven but there's a…read morelot of talent here. It was a great evening for us. We usually go to music open mics but we'll have to make comedy part of our routine too. Most of the audience will be comics waiting to go on- which is funny in itself. We didn't eat - had a Phillips beer and it was fine.

I went to the Mint for a comedy show (which was awesome). But the pasta I ordered was pretty…read moreflavourless and came with two pieces of over toasted bread with no butter?? I asked the server for butter and she said the kitchen didn't have any. Also it was deafeningly loud when the show wasn't on. This gave me a headache and made conversation difficult. They also seemed very short staffed. I felt bad for the waitress as she seemed to be the only person serving the entire room.

Rebar looks so much better refreshed! Food was much better than before and the clean look feels so…read moremuch better! Nice to see Victoria classic thriving!

From the owner: "The Urban Rebar is where Rebar’s legendary culinary tradition meets bold, South Asian–inspired…read morefusion. Located in downtown Victoria, we offer the original Rebar menu alongside modern delicacies, handcrafted cocktails, and a vibrant lounge ambiance. Every dish is made with creativity, quality, and heart. We are committed to reviving Rebar’s beloved flavors while introducing fresh experiences for today’s diners. The Urban Rebar - Eat Really Well."