The Victor is an upscale steakhouse located on the 6th floor of the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver. I was surprised how packed the restaurant was on a Monday night during the pandemic, but there was plenty of space between tables and I felt safe dining here. We were seated at the back of the restaurant on a comfortable velvet couch and we had a nice view of the downtown skyline from our table. We came here for Dine Out. It was $49 per person + $50 to upgrade to a 28oz porterhouse steak + we added a $60 bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon from California. My partner and I shared our 3-course meal: Victor's cheese & onion bread (complimentary) avocado aburi lobster & crab bisque 28oz USDA prime porterhouse steak creme brûlée donuts with cotton candy Valhrona dark chocolate tart We normally don't care for complimentary bread, but we demolished this one. We enjoyed the appies, but my sushi kept falling apart. I'm glad we upgraded to the porterhouse. We asked for medium rare, but more on the rare side and it was perfectly cooked and came with fries, salad and gravy. I would come back just for the creme brûlée donuts. They had vanilla custard inside and came with cotton candy sprinkled with edible gold. It was pricey for Dine Out, but everything from the ambiance, food and service was great. Surendra was an excellent server and was very attentive throughout dinner. Would definitely recommend The Victor for date night, it's such a romantic spot. read more

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Love love love This place! Delicious food, exceptional service by Maurillo, and Beautiful ambiance. read more

The Victor - Tenderloin with their creamy buttery mashed potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Hubby and I came to celebrate our 19th anniversary. The Victor is situated inside Parq Vancouver JW Marriott 6th floor. Once we entered, we were greeted by friendly staff. We reserved a table, but the staff had some mixup, so we ended up waiting for another 15-20 minutes or so. We sat down for a few minutes, the staff came to apologize and asked us to move to another table, saying they have a bigger table by the window for us. So there're some kinks and inconvenience at the beginning... We ordered from the Dine Out menu --- complimentary cheese and onion bread, beets and burrata salad, lobster bisque, steak frites, chocolate mousse and creme brûlée donuts. We also ordered a dozen of oysters, and wine pairing to each course. First off, the complimentary cheese and onion bread is soft, moist and fluffy. The whipped butter is silky smooth to go with the bread, I can easily eat a whole loaf! A dozen of assorted fresh shucked oysters were a bit disappointing. Though nicely chilled, I could not taste the sweetness and unique flavor of each kind of oysters. Since it was assorted, server also didn't explain which types of oysters are they, which ones are from East Coast, which ones are from West Coast, flavor profile, etc. Beets and burrata with citrus vinaigrette is decent, it's always a lovely combo, but pretty predictable. Lobster and crab bisque is very thick, velvety smooth, and packed with sweetness and freshness from the lobster and crab carcasses. Amazing!!!! Steak frites is perfectly cooked to medium rare for me, flavor is slightly on the mild side, it could use a hint more salt and black pepper. I'm surprised the server didn't come to ask if we want fresh ground black pepper. Arugula is nice and fresh, and the fries are super hot and crispy. Dark chocolate tart is a very chocolatey mousse, light in texture but got that punch of strong dark chocolate flavor. Hubby is a chocolate lover, so he raved about it. I had the creme brûlée donuts. The maple cotton candy is a nice surprise and bring out the inner child in me. Creme brûlée donuts are like deep fried Chinese buns with custard inside. The sweetness of the custard are just right, so that it's not overwhelming even when you eat all four of them. The wine pairing selection is also wonderful. Cedar Creek Pinot Gris paired so perfectly with the beets and burrata salad. The sweetness of the beets and citrus vinaigrette really brings out the green apple, nectarine and pear in the wine. The Sandhills Cab Franc is good with the steak frites. As cab franc is a fuller body wine with notes of ripe berries, plums and vanilla, it goes well with a fuller body, heavier entree like the steak here. Taylor Fladgate 10 year old tawny is known for its versatility. It's smooth and round, with notes of butterscotch/ caramel and prunes. It's lovely to pair with many desserts, and doesn't feel overpowered by the sweetness. Aside from the kinks at the beginning and the underwhelming oysters, the Dine Out menu is super solid! I'd definitely be back to try their regular menu. read more

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I really liked the ambience of this place. It felt very elegant. We came for the dine out menu. Overall food was good but service was a bit lacking as they seemed short staffed. The complementary onion bread was good but not warm. For my dine out - I got the salmon aburi and the steak Diane. The aburi was tasty but not as good as other places that are known for their aburi. It was lacking in some flavour. The steak was tender and well cooked - although the sauce was a bit too salty. For dessert it was an orange cheesecake which was decent but nothing special. Overall it was a pleasant experience and I think I'd come back to grab drinks with friends for the ambience read more

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Wonderful Mother's Day brunch! This was back in 2019... The service was wonderful! The location and ambiance is beautiful. Food was delicious! They had a candy/dessert table that we definitely indulged in; super cute! A Caesar stand where we could choose what we want. I have yet to come back to try other things on the menu! read more

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Dine out Vancouver 2023! Tried the dine out menu for $65/per person Appy: My sister had the Murgella Burrata and I ordered salmon aburi. The burrata dish was ok.. the 4 pieces of bread that came with it were unfortunately all burnt. We just had the burrata and tapenade with it. It came with a side of smaller peppers as well. I probably would not order this again. Salmon aburi was tasty, very similar to Minami's salmon aburi in my opinion. Main: we both ordered the 8oz steak Diane. It was cooked well however definitely under seasoned. It came with 3 pieces of sliced potatoes and a few grilled carrots. Dessert: orange cheesecake. Tasted good, was interesting. Not sure if I would be ordering again. read more

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Let me start off by saying that I am not a fan of their steak. But in saying that, I did enjoy the Wagyu steak but other steaks in my opinion, just okay. There are other steak houses that have better steak. But their other food is amazing. Fish and chicken are really delicious. Their risotto is the BEST I've had so far out of all the other places. If you have a chance to try it, I highly recommend it. I love the ambience of this restaurant. It's a great place to go for date night, work dinner or just a get together with your friends. Service is superb. The servers are attentive and can recommend a good dish or wine if you need help with either of these. I definitely recommend Victor for your future dining!! read more

Went for a date night during the dine out menu and was pleasantly impressed with the food options for the price. The ambiance and service was top notch as always. COVID has done quite a bit of damage to a lot of restaurants yet they still find a way to maintain their upscale reputation and experience. I ordered the roasted beet and burrata salad, upgraded my entre to the 9oz filet mignon for $15 and ended with the valrhona dark chocolate tart. Everything tasted amazing and well presented. I recommend if you want to treat yourself, come and you won't be disappointed even if it's not for dine out. FYI - you now have to enter through Honey Salt downstairs and go up the elevator from the hotel. From there you can walk across to the entrance. read more

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My sister booked this restaurant for my mom's 83rd birthday after being recommended from a friend. The restaurant itself was very nice, especially the outside deck beside the man made pond. The tables inside seemed to be a bit small especially when they were filled with dishes and wine glasses etc. We decided on the Spoils of Sunday family style Prime Rib for 4. The meal started with a cheese and onion bread that was very good. We were going to need for of that! Next was Caesar salad that was okay. Nothing special, I had better. Then came a lobster bisque, this was tasty and went well with the cheesy onion bread. Now for the main course, we ordered our Prime Rib medium. Unfortunately, we received what looked like 4 end pieces. The 4 pieces of meat were browned on 1 side and was medium rare to medium on the order side. This made our pieces of meat soft on one side and rough and tough on the other. We were quite disappointed. We did not make a fuss about because our service was actually very good and it was mom's birthday. All I can say is we have had better elsewhere and I'm not sure if we will go back. read more

A beautiful restaurant to wine and dine with friends, family, or colleagues. On the upper floors of Parq, you'll find The Victor offering a classic steakhouse experience. Offering a large selection of steaks and freah-caught seafood, you'll find they have a creative spread of surf n turf. To start, we had the Duo of Quebec Foie Gras which was presented beautifully and came with both a seared Foie Gras and mousse. Admittedly, I could have eaten multiple portions of this. For our main, we went with the showstopper, a 50oz tomahawk steak and paired it with crispy brussel sprouts and charbroiled shishito peppers. The tomahawk steak was prepared very well using their 1200 degree broiler oven. However, for the price paid, I would expect them to select a better quality cut. I found a few areas of unappealing connective tissue which made it difficult to chew. The sides of brussel sprouts and shishito peppers were very enjoyable. The sprouts were delightfully crispy with an added sweetness that I'm going to have to try and recreate at home for the holidays. The shishito peppers gave a fantastic kick to the steak. Service was spectacular and everyone we interacted with added to the pleasant experience. Presentation of the food was great and timely. I think The Victor is worth a go. I'd check it out again on another special occasion. read more

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We are here before the Elton John concert. The staff were so kind and wanted to make sure we got to our event on time. The food was delicious and my husband splurged on the saggy steak. So worth the wait! Super pricy, it's only for special occasions for sure. Great decor and ambiance and even the bathrooms felt fancy. read more

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Great food and ambiance. Service can be a little slow as they seem to understaff a little. read more

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We are waiting for our food for 1 hour and 20 minutes! Still not here. Will be updated! I gave 4 star to be fair. We came without reservation for new year. Very busy, quality of food was fine but it was too late. The staff were very polite. read more

The Victor - Empty table after 80 minutes!!!!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Throw back - First dine out we did this year is at the Victor. $65 menu per person. Firstly, Service sucks. Came to greet us and gave water then disappeared for a long time. Took us a while just to get someone to take our order. Forgot our ice tea we ordered and also neglected our water glasses. Entrees took forever to come out. * House onion and cheese bread ~ amazing super soft, ultra flavourful and packed with onion flavour. Super well made. Crispy cheesy parts are phenomenal with the onions. Paired well with the butter. 8/10. * Murgella Burrata ~ creamy and delicious. The olives were nice and seasoned. Added a good flavour. Portion was a bit small tho. 6/10. * Gringo Salmon aburi ~ the rice was cold I wish it was warm. Felt like it was sitting there for a while. The torched top wasn't even warm either. The jalapeño added good kick and the salmon and aburi top was delicious and good flavours. 6/10. * Lobster and crab bisque ~ super rich and flavourful. Creamy and loads of lobster and crab meat. 8.5/10 * Atlantic Salmon steak ~ the stuffed dungeons crab meat is well seasoned and delicious. The salmon itself was a bit bland. The beets and potatoes paired well with the tzatziki sauce. 8/10. * Steak Diane ~ super delicious peppercorn sauce. Super well seasoned and tender. Cooked perfectly medium rare. 10/10. * Tony's Baked orange cheesecake ~ this actually was delicious. I'm not too fond of orange and marmalade desserts but this was perfect sweetness and ratio. It was thick, creamy and it honestly paired so well together. That orange and marmalade cut right through the richness of the cheesecake. 9/10. * Overall despite the service and the long wait for our food. The menu was a good menu. Well worth it. Definitely recommend the lobster bisque and the salmon steak! read more

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Came here for dinner with my friend after attending a Whitecaps game. It was a quiet Wednesday night but this restaurant the best atmosphere out there and an amazing guided route to its location through the Parq hotel. The food was awesome is well but the service wasn't that appreciated. The chef needs to ease up the salt shaker because he's more generous with the salt than the wagyu beef portion. The hostess sat us somewhere nice and the atmosphere and vibe is awesome!! Ordered a spicy tuna roll and the Wagyu burger and my friend got the surf and turf.. Atmosphere 10/5 Wagyu burger 3/5 Spicy tuna roll 5/5 Surf and turf 4/5 Service 2/5 read more

The Victor - Wagyu burger. Fries were fire! Spicy tuna roll Surf and turf - Steakhouses Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came for a birthday party and we got the $85 set menu. Started with the croquettes and the shrimp (shared for the table) which were decent. Nothing amazing but decent portion for a group setting. The next course was the personal appy (choice of lobster bisque, Caesar salad, or steak tartare). For me this was the star. The tartare was a huge portion and I basically filled off of this. I would come back just for the tartare. I upgraded my steak to a better cut for $12 more and it was okay. Not worth it in my opinion. The steak that comes with the set menu looked better. I ordered the donuts for dessert and it was alright. The pb bar was way better. Basically all of my issues were my own fault from my choices. Will probably come back for a date night with the wife. read more

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What an incredible experience! Absolutely loved loved loved our meal! One of the absolute best sushi's and tartares I've had! Beef and tuna were both incredible! The waffle stuffed Mac and cheese was unique and great! The truffle fries was fabulous The steak was not cooked to perfection but that may have been because they were understaffed so service was extremely slow. For what you pay, I expect better service. Which is why I knocked off a star! The ambiance and views are breathtaking! Overall I had a fantastic experience! read more

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Holy Perfection! After 34 years on this earth, I've experienced what I can say is the BEST restaurant ever yet to visit anywhere in my world travels. (Yes, I know, trying restaurants in 15 countries worldwide isn't enough for a thorough review haha but this place is my current number one!) The hotel staff told me about this restaurant and I kept it in mind during my visit, so on my last night, I decided I'd check it out for dinner. Wow. The entire ambiance is so classy and elegant. Even the walkway to the restaurant is serene. I didn't have a reservation but was able to get seated at a table comfortably. The server was ultra friendly and helpful with his suggestions for drinks and dinner. I got the "Don't Call Me Shirley" nonalcoholic cocktail, which was a perfectly balanced sour and sweet fruity drink, and a bottle or sparkling water. I debated between getting something off the regular menu or the sushi menu and decided on sushi. The cheesy brioche bread they provided was incredible. I ate a good majority of it before and after my meal haha. I loved how the top of it was like a crisped cheese touch. For the meal I ordered the salmon ceviche, salmon nigiri, and both the shrimp and salmon aburi sushi. Sounds like a lot but I was pretty hungry and I dug IN! I started with the ceviche which was such a perfect beginning. The vegetable crisps complement the ceviche so well and the salmon is so fresh. I can't pinpoint which aburi was better because they were both so well made. Flamed just right with a very subtle smoked flavor you can't get enough of. I had absolutely no regrets and felt like everything was well worth its price. I ordered the orange cheesecake for dessert to go and it too did not disappoint. I loved the marmalade and bitter orange flavors in conjunction with the chocolate. I honestly would book a trip back to Vancouver just for this place! read more

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This is my first time trying this restaurant. Overall I had an enjoyable experience. First of all the atmosphere was great, the decor was very trendy, they have live music, the restaurant looks out to a fountain and it's also parched up on the second floor of the casino in the middle of downtown. The downside is that it can get loud at times and also parking is $25 for the night after 5 PM. The food was excellent. We ordered the dual foie gras, the foie gras was fried perfectly, crispy on the outside and still soft on the inside. We also got the crabcake which I think was a great value. It was more like a crab mound and the sauce that came with it complemented it really well. We also had a good selection of oysters. I also have to mention that their bread was well done. In fact we asked for a second helping in between our appetizers and mains. For mains we got the braised short ribs as well as the ribeye cap. The short rib was super tender but got a little bit dry on the outside. The ribeye was done to medium rare and the potatoes that accompanied it were super crispy on the outside. For our sides we ordered the macaroni waffles and the onion ring tower, these were both of their signature sides. The macaroni waffles were really worth a try, they were crunchy on the outside with some of the crispy cheese, the inside was soft and a bit gooey. The onion rings on the other hand were just okay. It was a breaded coating on the outside which stuck to the onions throughout, however I thought it was a bit dry. The mustard sauce that came with it though actually went better with the macaroni waffles then the sauce that came with the waffles. While all the food was done really well, service that night was rather slow. It took half an hour until our server took our order, and in between our appetizers and mains was another 45 minute wait. The entire dinner took us three hours on a Tuesday evening. Our server though was friendly and personable. We had a good evening nonetheless, but well definitely make sure to check on our mains sooner next time. read more

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This review actually encompasses - Parq Casino, The Victor & Honey Salt restaurants along with the D/6 Bar & Lounge. I would have done a Parq Casino check in as well but they are on - Stop Order - until this Drake fiasco dies down! If you haven't heard - Drake was in town with Migos the previous weekend & dropped in to Parq Casino to unload his serious wheelbarrow of cash - ching ching ching ice ice ice drip drip drip - I think you get my point - Drake is MASSIVELY loaded with money falling out of his ears!!! Besides who doesn't know him ... well except for PC!!? 'Kiki do you love me ...' Drake has had so many hits he's shattered records set by even - The Beatles!!! Now unfortunately he came in to gamble after very strict rules had come into effect - introduced by the Provincial Government! Once you've slapped down $30,000 - one has to show receipts & where the $$$ came from - as you continue to gamble. And I guess Drake had an issue with this policy. I'm thinking who the heck doesn't know Drake & why put him through this process!!! Would PC do this to local super stars Michael Bublé or Brian Adams? What about massive Vancouver Gazillionaire - Jim Pattison(friend of Oprah)? Are you seriously going to ask them to prove where their money came from!?? Come on now!!! We all know where those bags of money being brought into the casino came from by those money shuckster launders - heck the clips are all over the net - just Google it! https://globalnews.ca/news/4658157/fentanyl-vancouver-real-estate-billion-money-laundering-police-study/ Furthermore Drake looked like none of these hustlers so why put him through such rigorous background checks when all one had to do was Wikipedia his name!?! Just take his money next time & let him play!!! I mean where's Drake going to hide - his home in LA, new mansion in T. O. or beachside - Miami Beach!?! How difficult would it be to find him if you thought thought he was using funny money!?! PC - I know Drake & he ain't no Bernie Madoff! Ok so now back to the actual review of PC & why I love the new Parq Casino, The Victor & Honey Salt restaurants & D/6 Bar & Lounge. Still brand spanking new 1 year after opening, amazingly spacious with high ceiling & uber chic design with decor & spectacular lighting all around - hands down it's top notch high class right here!!! Check out the fancy lit escalators! You don't get the stench like some of the Vegas hotels - as there's no smoking allowed here. The slot machines are appropriately spaced out - so that when one is moving around them you're not bumping into people - & wondering if you still have your wallet in your pocket! We had a fabulous dinner at The Victor restaurant. Supreme service, excellent quality, awesome presentation in a spacious classy environment!!! They specialize in steaks & seafood with a specialty sushi bar on site as well. The Victor was voted one of Vancouvers best restaurants 2018 by The Georgia Straight. We had a delicious house bread with butter. We ordered the Swordfish, Ribeye Steak, Mac N Cheese Waffle, Broccolini, & a super delightful Crab Cake. Dinner was exquisitely divine! I know this because my date asked to speak to the manager after we ate & tell him so directly!!! Management - I demand that our server James gets a big raise!!! After dinner we wondered around exploring & ended up at Honey Salt - another cool decored restaurant. Later it was off to chill out at D/6 Lounge & Bar relaxing on a sofa listening to a DJ spin tunes. One of the funkiest & coolest lounges I've ever been too in awhile. I will definitely be popping back here soon. There's no comparing PC to what Vancouver previously called a casino - because PC stands out in an exclusive masterclass - all by itself!!! read more

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The Victor features a contemporary and seasonally inspired menu. We heard they serve good steak, so we tried Tomahawk and Rib Cap steak. Both Tomahawk Steak and Rib Cap Steak are actually part of beef ribeye cuts. Tomahawk Steak When the rib bone is left intact and French-cut (removing the fat and sinew down to the eye), the ribeye resembles a tomahawk as a single-handed axe. Tomahawk steak has five or more inches of extra rib bone for presentation purposes. We ordered a 50 oz dry-aged Tomahawk steak sharing with 4 people. We were amazed by the presentation. The server brought out the Tomahawk steak for taking pictures before hand-cut and serve on the table. The steak was juicy, but it was under-seasoned and tasteless. Rib Cap Steak The rib cap steak comes from the curved top end of the ribeye, which sits under the backbone. We ordered a 10 oz Rib Cap steak with Hokkaido scallops. The dish presentation was very mediocre on a white plate, but the steak was cooked perfectly. It's not likely that you won't agree that Rib Cap steak is one of the tastiest cuts you'll encounter. It was the kind most steak lovers crave! The Victor has a great atmosphere and décor. It has a patio with a view of the hotel's fountain and BC Place. It has stunningly beautiful at night. It is a perfect choice for any special occasion! The Victor is located on the 6/F rooftop at Parq Vancouver Hotel at 39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC. It is within 10 minutes walking distance away from Yaletown Vancouver. Food: 3/5 Can Try! Service: ‍‍‍‍4/5 Kids: 3/5 A-OK for kids. (has Mac & Cheese Waffle on the menu) Price: $150+ for two Presentation: 3/5 Parking: 5/5 (has underground pay parking) Tips: *has a private dining area available *makes a reservation *can request a nice window seat if you go for special occasion Would I Return: Maybe read more

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Victor (Dine out) Pinapple mojitos (non alcoholic). Light and refreshing. Japanese bread: cheese and onion goodness baked right in. This is *the* best, most flavorful complimentary bread. It could only be improved by toasting. I ordered dine out; wife ordered a la carte because she thought we'd be too full to enjoy the second dessert. (She was correct.) Lobster bisque: portion looked small, but it's rich, satisfying and surprisingly filling. Wife ordered buratta (soft mozzarella); which came with crisp, toasted bread, prosciutto and melons. Cheese lovers rejoice. Wife's kobe beef burger was beautifully caramlized; served with thick cut fries & truffle dip. This may be *the* best burger in town; and those fries are a worthy accompaniment. My 8oz ribeye steak was beautifully cooked, and of the highest grade (no leftover strip of fat/tendon waste). The mashed potatoes where incredibly light, fluffy and buttery; so good they didn't need to add flavour with gravy. It's a shame it arrived an hour after we sat down, about 25 mins after our appies. In fact, the couple seated next to us arrived 10 minutes later, ordered 15 minutes after we did, but their desserts arrived before out mains. And they forgot to season it; and likely due to the lengthly wait, it wasn't anywhere near hot, merely lukewarn. After trying to flag our very busy waiter (busy can't be helped during Dine Out) for some salt & pepper, and it drastically improving the flavour. Literally the only things keeping our meal from perfection. I chose the Menke's cake for dessert (vanilla sponge, coconut mousse and toasted coconut flakes). It was very light and not too sweet. Had my steak been seasoned at all, this would've been 5 stars, and over 9/10, *despite* the lenghtly wait. However, even with those snafus, the quality of both the quality of ingredients & the cooking was top notch; and the portions were generous (had to doggie bag some fries); unlike a lot of other Dine Out Vancouver restaurants stingy portions. So yeah, we'll still be returning. As it stands, 4.25 stars, 8.6/10. read more

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Finally checked this place out. I wanted to go on Saturday but they were booked out for Dineout so tried again on a weeknight. We had a late reservation but still had to wait for 15 mins in the lounge for a table to be ready. It wasn't full but I think they wanted to strategically place us in a section with one of the servers who had the latest shift in the dining room. While their Dineout menu was tempting only 1 member of our party opted for it with the wine pairing and they thoroughly enjoyed it. The rest of us split a Tomahawk steak with their Mac&Cheese Waffles, Pan Spinach and Roasted Mushrooms. Tomahawk steak: ~50oz that was enough steak for 4 people as we struggled to finish between the 3 of us. But it was oh so delicious. They came out with it on their super large frying pan to show it to us with the burning thyme before they cut it all up for the final presentation. Mac and Cheese Waffles: exactly what it says stuffed in the middle of 2 waffles. I actually like this concept but the temp could've been a touch higher or the cheese more gooey (in my opinion) Pan Spinach: I expected a lot of spinach but maybe a handful came out on the pan so I would say this side is overpriced for what you get. It also did not taste good with this steak - it was very odd - perhaps I ordered the wrong side? Roasted mushrooms: well seasoned, lots on the same sized pan as the mushrooms, appropriately sized side - well executed. Crème brûlée donuts: these were good. There were 5 donut holes so it splits well. Temperature could've been slightly warmer but the vanilla custard was good. They were topped by a cloud of cotton candy a little bigger than a softball sprinkled with a few gold flakes. Fun, cute and yummy. Our servers did check in with us often and they obliged when we asked them to help our group take some photos. Atmosphere is good and as part of the hotel they also have Molton Brown hand wash in the washrooms. Even though there were a few things that didn't go 100% right they still get 5/5. I'll be back in a few weeks let's see how it goes. read more

The Victor - Mac and Cheese waffles with Tomahawk steak and spinach - Steakhouses Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Stayed at the Douglas next door and decided to try this place due to proximity and timing. My first dining experience was pleasant and enjoyable. Alone on Night 1 visit, walked in 50 min before close and was able to immediately be seated at the bar. Bar attendant was a most excellent host. His mixology skills were on point. The lobster and crab bisque was so filling and perfect complement to the wintry night's weather. Night 2: we had reservations at some super cool swanky sushi spot my hubs and his team frequents when here in Vancouver. But after getting all dressed up, we decide that waking over to Victor for a steak sounded like a better plan. It was another cold, rainy night so waking next door was convenient and we both had great experiences here before. The drinks, chopped salad, broccolini, sushi and bread were good per usual and as expected. The ribeye was ordered Medium and came out medium well. The only portion of the steak cooked to medium temp was the center. We had to make 4 cuts before we began to see medium temp slices of meat. They took the steak back to the kitchen and returned telling me that the ends of a steak are gonna be more cooked and expected. Well that was more than 60% of the steak medium well. Who wants that? Not me. She did offer to have a steak cooked medium rare so that our steak would return more perfectly medium. Well, that's not too steakhouse protocol from my experiences with fine dining steakhouses. That's another way of invalidating my preference and insulting my intellect when it comes to steak, temps and customer service expectations. Will def visit again but won't be ordering steak. read more

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This was my second visit to the victor and the overall experience was amazing. The food was delicious, staff was super friendly, and you definitely can't beat the ambiance. They're currently having a bomb ass deal right now on Sundays.. For only $75 you can get a three course meal for two. (3 appetizers, main dish of your choice and a dessert to share). We got some additional sides and I must say the truffle risotto/foie gras were simply *chef kiss*. I'm a sucker for anything truffle so you already know that was my favourite out of everything. Shout out to our server, Richard, for the amazing service! read more

The Victor - Prime Rib for 2 Summer truffle risotto - Steakhouses Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Dine Out visit!! I had a good time here, food came quickly, staff were friendly, ambiance was good, and food was what I had expected it to be (: Started off with the mango & chili maki roll. Not the most conventional sushi roll with the sweet mango and spicy siracha sauce ontop, but the flavors were balanced and I would say they were subtle enough which I was surprised as I thought the mango might have taken over majority of the flavor. 10oz Delmonico Ribeye, ordered medium rare and served with whipped potatoes and roasted vegetables. The steak was served as ordered, medium rare, and was nice and tender and jiucy. A good cut. Himalayan salt was offered on the side, which is what I like. Nice big flakes which are not too concentrated as I generally do enjoy my food seasoned a little more than most do. The Menke cake to end the meal was perfect. More of a coconut sponge-mouse cake, which was not too sweet, as it came in quite a large potion.The Victor Black Forest Gateu on the otherhand, was an even bigger portion and even sweeter than the Menke cake. In my opinion, I had thought it was a little too sweet, but still delicious... It was just a little bit too much for myself. read more

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Located at the Parq casino, on the 6th floor. Of the 3 high end restaurants here, this is by far the best. From the service and the atmosphere, to the food, this place gets high marks (4.5 stars out of 5) We were welcomed by smiling hostesses upon arrival. Although we were told it would be a short wait, we only stepped back outside for under a minute before we were told that our table was ready. We had requested a booth when we made our reservation, but we were seated at a window seat which was very small. So small, that it didn't have room for the 5 menus we were given. Throughout the meal, everything was quite crowded, and things had to be moved and rearranged in order to fit. We started out with cocktails, "Any last words?" $20 And "The Emperors sour" $17. Defiantly not worth the price. The Emperors tasted like soap and was hard to choke down. For appetizers, we had the Ceviche tasting which came with plantain chips. It was excellent, but it didn't have much in terms of quantity. We probably each could of had one. We also had the spicy salmon rolls which were awesome, and my husband had a piece of yellow fin tuna, which he also enjoyed. We ordered a steak, baked potato, and shrimp scampi to share. However before it came out, we had the complimentary bread. It was delicious, and filling. We had pre ordered desert, so we decided to eat that, and take our main course home. New Years Eve was the following night, and they were offering Baked Alaska as a special desert. We asked when we made our reservation if it was possible to have it, and they graciously accommodated us. It arrived under glass, and Patty, our lovely attentive server lit a sparkler on top. The presentation was top notch ! It also tasted as good as it looked. Delicious ice cream inside perfectly cooked meringue. We both had a glass of Prosecco to go with desert which was a perfect way to end the dinner. Dinner with tip and tax came out to be just under $240 Yes, a bit pricy, but we had a gift card, so we went all out. Defiantly recommend this place for a special occasion, or when you want to impress. Outside I would enjoy spending time on the patio as it has comfy furniture and a beautiful view of the water. Definitely will return to check it out! read more

The Victor - Steakhouses Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This was our first time at The Victor and I must say it was impressive! The atmosphere, the food and the service was fantastic. Caters to a younger crowd, not stuffy at all for a steak house. They had a great selection of non steak food items too like the scallops, which were perfectly cooked and not the teeny ones, these were meaty meal sized bites of awesomeness! We shared the Tomahawk steak, truffle fries, broccolini, mushrooms and onion rings. Be prepared to wait 50 mins for the Tomahawk, in the meantime have the crab cake and grilled octopus. Everything was great. The only suggestion I have is to redesign the hostess dresses! The seams up the centre back looks like a g string! Especially since it's lace over flesh toned lining! The poor hostesses deserve something classier!! read more

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Service was awesome but a little Slow at times. Food was amazing, there bread was very good. The steak is a must try and there burgers and everything truffle they have is a must. The desert was awesome too. Just wish their cocktails were a little bigger. read more

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We came here for dineout Vancouver 2019. We were brought to our table by a woman from the reception, then a guy brought us some drink menus, then a different guy filled out water glass. 20-30 minutes passed, and no one came to take our order, and we didn't really know who our waiter was. As we got hungry, we managed to wave someone down to tell him that we didn't seem to have a waiter. So that wasn't a good start. However, once the waiter was found, things went smoothly. Food came out quickly, and service was efficient. The food was just okay in my opinion. We all enjoyed the complimentary bread. The lobster and crab bisque was lukewarm and tasted bitter. The king salmon, like another reviewer mentioned below, was too salty. I actually found the fish to be too salty and too sugary at the same time, which was too bad because the salmon had amazing texture. I don't think good salmon needs all that salt and sugar added to it. Three out of four of us didn't love the chocolate mousse because it had a bitter aftertaste (not the dark chocolate kind of bitter). Our friends enjoyed the wine pairings while we ordered two cocktails. Strangely, one of the cocktails tasted really watery, almost like watered-down 7-up with a hint of vodka. Note: The cocktail menu on their website is out of date. I was looking forward to the Pimm's, but it is no longer on the menu at the restaurant. The ambiance is "trendy". There's nothing really unique or memorable about it, but it fits right into the casino and hotel scene. read more

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One of our favorite steak houses right now. The service is 5 stars, impeccable. All the details and the extra attention to every part of our meal. We went there on 2 occasions recently and Father's Day being the most recent. We had the Sunday supper and shared it with 5 adults and a toddler but added a couple of appetizers. The only thing I didn't like was the lobster bisque as I found it extremely salty, but everything else, from the Caesar salad, Brussel sprouts, roast, Yorkies and their famous crème brûlée donuts, nothing. Was short of excellent. Our server even gave us a nice piece of coconut cake as an added dessert for Father's Day. My dad jokingly asked for a rose and next thing you know, our server brought out a rose for him. Very sweet! read more

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For the price of the food at this restaurant, I expected more. Yes they were lacking in every directions. B and I came here during dine out Vancouver. They do have a very impressive $45 set dinner menu. But if they are trying to get long term loyal customers or trying to set the stage of being a high-end restaurant then I say they need to do more. When I say do more, I mean they have a long way to go. First off: Service The service was not very attentive. It doesn't matter if we came during dine out or not. It took a long time for our server to come and take our order. Not to mention about getting us our drinks. We were walked to our table and we waited for 30 mins or more for our server to come by to ask us what we wanted and to get us our drinks. Even in between trying to get a hold of our server was not easy. Our server was also attending tables that were far away from ours. I don't know how tables assignment were done that night but this really needed to change. We sat in the patio section and I noticed our server taking orders on the other side of the restaurant. The table behind us and beside us all had different servers. Not sure what the reasoning behind it. Secondly: Food The food quality was not quite up there. It was very mediocre. I got the ribeye for dinner. I have had better steaks and especially have lived in Texas and Calgary (both known for their beef) before. This is not about the quality of the beef but more on their cooking. I asked for medium rare and I got my steak as medium. The steak was lacking in marbling so it wasn't as juicy as I hoped it would be. Flavor was there. In terms of quality it was ok. Like I said I had better steaks in Houston, Calgary and at other places as well. Due to service and food quality, this place is really a 3 stars restaurant. There are some pros about this place. I do like the decor. The entrance was grand and really nice. I liked the view of BC Place. Walking to the restaurant, the beautiful color coming from BC Place really caught my attention. It was definitely very photo worthy. The inside was nice and had a very nice fancy design/architectural feel to it. Victor is definitely a date place to take your date as long as your date is not picky about the food. As mentioned before, I came here with B and we took advantage of the dine out menu. B got the mango sushi, braised shortribs and the coconut cake. The mango sushi was nice and interesting. It was refreshing and kind of filling. The braised shortribs was on the salty side. The coconut cake didn't tickle my fancy. I got the beef tartare, ribeye steak and chocolate tart. The beef tartare was ok. It was basically Victor's version of beef tartare. flavor was not strong, like what I had in Paris. Overall, it was refreshing but nothing too special. The ribeye mentioned earlier, it was a bit over cooked and not as juicy as I hoped it would be. It was very mediocre. The chocolate tart was interesting and again, it was very mediocre as well. The chocolate tart had a better presentation compared to the coconut cake. The coconut cake looked as if it came from a grocery store or a regular family bakery. With all that said, Victor is a very mediocre restaurant. As of now, I can say the best steak that I have ever had was in Houston at the Hyatt hotel at a restaurant called Shula's Steak House. Comparing Victor to Shula's, it is not even close. If Shula is 10 on the scale than Victor is only 2. But on the pricing, Victor is cheaper than Shula's by half based on the regular price menu. read more

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I came here for Dine Out Vancouver to try their $45 menu with my family. We ordered the steak tartare, lobster & crab bisque, ribeye steak, braised shortrib, and the chocolate tart and coconut cake. I liked the steak tartare but my parents both thought the lobster bisque was too salty. My mom ended up switching it to the caesar salad because she did not want to drink it anymore. The steak seemed pretty sub-par for a steakhouse. I found mine difficult to cut. The braised shortribs were great and large portions. Desserts were both lovely. Service was A+ and ambiance was really nice. I am disappointed in their steak as it should be what they are known for. In general, the menu is still worth it for the price point. More on my blog: https://sincerelyloewe.com/the-victor-dine-out-2020/ read more

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I'm so glad that I finally got the chance to dine here! My friend and I really wanted to treat ourselves before our crazy work week and decided to go for a steak dinner. We saw that the Victor did an amazing deal from Monday-Thursday called "the Supper Club" which was a $55 3 course meal deal. We got resos on OpenTable for 4:30 since it was the only time available, the elevator at Parq wouldn't let us go to the 6th floor so we had to go to the other side at Douglas to get in, there was a nice gentleman who worked there who took us through a private hallway to get us to the restaurant and immediately we were so impressed by the view, you can see BC place lit up right beside. We notes in our reso that my friend had an egg allergy and the staff made it a priority and made sure that everything my friend ate was alright which was so appreciated, as my friend has had a allergy mishap at another restaurant the night before. To start, we both got gin + tonics with Aviation gin and it was pretty strong. We both then decided to get the Supper Club offerings - to start, we got hokkaido milk bread and butter for the table but the server warned my friend to not have it since there may be eggs, the bread was really soft and buttery and it had some crispy onion on the crust. For appetizers, my friend got the dinosaur kale salad which consisted of marcona almonds, grapes, medjool dates, parmesan, kalamata olive and a black pepper dressing and she said it was so delicious and that the kale was really fresh, the portion was quite huge too for 1 person. For myself, I chose the avocado aburi sushi which tasted so good, I really liked the aburi sauce and the rice was cooked perfectly. For our mains, we both got the steak frites cooked medium rare and my friend swapped her fries for mashed potatoes. The steak was an 8oz ribeye with red wine jus and it came with a side arugala salad as well. The steak was one of the best we've ever had, it was cooked to perfection and so flavourful and juicy. We both agreed that this was the best steak we've had in a long long time. To end the night, we had a little light dessert since it came with the package - the server was so kind and got my friend a serving of passionfruit sorbet since she was not able to have the dessert offered since it contained eggs, the dessert was creme brulee donuts which I was able to eat, the presentation was so cool! It was maple cotton candy with gold flakes on top and underneath were the creme brulee donuts which had vanilla custard inside and wow it was sooo delicious! The desserts were the perfect way to end the night, as they were very light and not heavy desserts. All in all, we agreed that the service was above and beyond since all of the staff went out of their way to be considerate of my friend's egg allergy and they were all so friendly and cheeful as well. We definitely will return since the ambience and view was outstanding and the food was too! read more

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**Dine Out Review Only*"I've been here multiple times and this is finally the first time i came here with the hubs. Atmosphere & decor: The decor is modern classic look with a palette of oak, gold and emerald green. The music playlist can be classified as 'sophisticated lounge'. To be honest, I have never seen this place so packed with people before. I like lively restaurants so I don't have a problem with it. Customer service: our reservation was at 8:30pm. We arrived at 8:25pm and our seat was ready for us at 8:29pm. Our server is a personal and courteous gentleman. He poured our water and returned about 10mins later. He apologized for his delay in service, but we didn't mind as we needed time to deliberate on the dine out menu. The hubs ordered Crouching Tiger cocktail ($14) at 8:44pm and arrived at 8:48pm. Kitchen service: We ordered at 8:44pm. Bread came at 8:46pm. Appetizers course came at 8:51. Main came at 9:27. Finally, dessert arrived at 9:51pm. Taste, portion, price: the dine out menu is priced at $45 per person. Lobster & crab bisque: we can taste the sea, but it was overwhelmingly salty. Unfortunately, it was one dimensional in flavour profile. Small portion for what I think I can get. The bread was dismissible. Nice presentation points though. Steak tartare: great tasting and generous portion. The condiments in the middle help change the flavour. Del monico rib eye: I asked for the rare+ and the hubs asked for the medium rare. Both came in at the expected doneness. The ribeye was delicious. 8oz is huge size. The mash was buttery and nice. Menke cake: coconut and creamy. It is not heavy at all. The flavours of coconut can be stronger, but then again, this is coming from a person that loves coconut. Valrhona dark chocolate tart: wow. If you love chocolate, you gotta have it. It is so cocolate-y! Overall: very solid Dine Out experience. Definitely a gold star! read more

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The Victor is a contemporary steakhouse that does exactly what it sets out to do: deliver good quality steak in a slick atmosphere. The service was great, the music was upbeat, and most importantly, the steak was good. We had the beef tartar and the lobster and crab bisque as an appetizer. While both were good, the beef tartar was the better order, especially with the deep plate of chips to go with the steak. Next came the steak. I had the petit filet, which was perfectly cooked to a medium rare. The mashed potatoes were creamy and delicious, but I wasn't as big of a fan of the peppers. The desserts after were good, but weren't memorable. As you'd expect, the steak stole the show. Throughout the meal we had good wine that went well with each dish. The wine pairing was solid, but didn't blow me away. All in all, for a fancy steakhouse, reasonable value. Would consider coming back if I was looking for a special night out and was craving steak. read more

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Came to The Victor for my dear friend's birthday brunch. We had a party of 8 people. Firstly, the setting and ambiance was beautiful. Right at the entrance was their candy bar, you can grab a piece or two on the way in or out. We got seated near the windows so there was a lot of natural lighting which I enjoyed very much. Our group decided to order a couple of items to share for the table. So we tried some of their western-style brunch dishes, sushi, and got 2 sides of their infamous mac n cheese waffles. All of the food was good! I particularly enjoy the Victor steak and eggs - the filet mignon was nicely cooked to a medium rare. I quite enjoyed their French toast but I found I lacking a bit. They used wonderful slices of brioche and served it with Nutella whipped cream and a Hazelnut brittle. It was a bit boring though, I would've enjoyed some fruit on top or a brittle + nut mix. The sushi actually tasted very fresh. They were nicely rolled and presented. Service was wonderful. The hostess and waiter were friendly and accommodating. Though we did wait quite a while after ordering (35 mins) before our food came - but that's understandable as we were a big group and ordered quite a bit. Yes, the prices are above average - I think it's worth it for some items but not so much for some others. They do use some more 'common ingredients' such as the Nutella whipped cream and Solly's bagels. Food didn't taste AMAZING but it was pretty good. Overall, I had a pleasant experience at The Victor. I would recommended checking it out as they do offer a diverse brunch menu. And the mac n cheese waffles were really tasty! read more

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The order For The Win! Brunch: Excellent Illy Drip Coffee $4. $16 Torched Karashi Su-Miso Salmon Aburi which might be my favourite item on their menu. Brunch- $31 Victor Steak & Eggs (filet mignon medallion) served with garnishes that have a perfect balance of flavours. Get the filet rare ;) For Dinner: $23 Jumbo Prawn Cocktail is a great starter $26 Brant Lake Wagyu burger with triple cooked fries is excellent, but if you're looking for something more memorable- $105 Porterhouse 26oz for both the striploin & tenderloin. $11 Roasted Mushrooms (vegan friendly Lipstick mushrooms). Dessert: House made chocolate chip cookies on the dessert/candy table. One of my favourite Vancouver Sundays brunches if you're looking to step it up! Live musician 10:30am-2:30pm and a Bloody Caesar/Moscow Mule Cart wheeled to your table for options to customize your drink. If you're starving and looking for a big brunch, the $23 BELT is the way to go. Delicious with a giant cut of bacon. If you just want a light bite, the $21 Avocado & Smoked Salmon on a Solly Bagel is decent choice. For the same price, I prefer the slightly more filling Victor Eggs Benedict served on a Mac & Cheese waffle with slices of bacon ($21). Brunch starters are tasty, but not cheap. We enjoyed the $19 Steak Tartare that paired nicely with their salty house chips. Dim sum was also a delicious start. Most preferred the $10 Siu Mai over the $10 Har Gau. We had the $14 Menke's Cake ( vanilla sponge, toasted coconut custard, coconut mousse) which was nice and light with the excellent Illy coffee. I'll probably try a different dessert. There are many great brunches in this city, but at this writing, this might be one of my top choices for the upper end. read more

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Beautiful location and clearly a fortune was spent on renovations but like much of the Parq experience, it's more show than substance. It was the only restaurant that could take a larger party on boxing day last minute but after this experience it's no surprise. Service is not at a fine dining level, your typical chain has way better service and you're paying half as much for the food. They aren't friendly, don't properly introduce the food, and rarely check up on patrons or refill water. Service was also extremely slow and drinks took over half an hour to arrive. Completely unacceptable for any restaurant trying to establish itself among a fairly strong fine dining scene. The servers looked like they did not want to be there (may have something to do with the fact we came here the day after Christmas). For the appetizers, we ordered the ahi tuna. They try to be high end and cook it table side but it just came out overdone. Could do with less theatrics and just better quality food. The uni tacos were decent. Entrees took almost an hour showing very poor timing from the kitchen and an inability to handle larger tables. For the record we were a table of 8, not small by any means but not massive either. To make matters worse, two of the steaks we ordered were grossly overcooked. When a rare steak comes out looking more like a medium/medium well, you know a restaurant has no business calling themselves a steakhouse. After we sent it back, the rare steak came back looking more like a passable medium rare but the striploin was still very dry and not pleasant. I ordered the Wagyu burger which was quite tasty but the fries were pretty dry and not enjoyable. I should also mention that the servers never offered fresh ground pepper with the steaks and never went out of their way to ensure we had a great experience. A thoroughly disappointing dining performance from both the kitchen and servers. I'm not sure if the holiday has anything to do with it but if you're charging these kinds of prices you ought to be impressing clients everyday. Everyone left vowing to never return, if you're looking for a proper steakhouse give Hy's or Elisa a try. read more

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The Victor is a unique, upscale Vancouver dining option with an excellent location on the 6th floor of the Parq complex. It has an outstanding outdoor seating area with an open patio that occupies a significant portion of the floor space on the 6h floor. Both the restaurant and its bar are modern, beautiful, and airy with a sheik tasteful ambiance. The food they serve here is excellent, with a broad range of offerings; you'll find many dishes on their menu, including steak, seafood and sushi. You'll also find some innovative takes on classic dishes, i.e., they serve a killer Mac and Cheese that I heartily recommend! Because of its location and lovely, inviting ambiance this restaurant looks and feels like "a place to seen"; it's fun without being pretentious. Tip: I've found that if you don't mind eating at the bar, it's usually not difficult to dine here with a minimal wait, even without a reservation. I've eaten here several times, and have not only enjoyed their exceptional food and ambiance, but have found the service to be excellent and the wine list surprising deep with reasonable prices - highly recommended! read more

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