Fab fab patio and welcoming staff! Boom + Batten is eye catching from the outside with its curved…read moremetal exterior taking the shape of a boat above the water. We stopped here from brunch after walking the WestBay walkway on Canada Day. We got a seat easy on the patio and had a great view of all the fancy yachts and harbour traffic. Our waitress was lovely and complimented us on our Canadian inspired outfits. We ordered two cesars - non alcoholic and gin. The garnish 2 olives and 2 beans were awesome but my Cesar lacked ice which you can't skimp on, you want that clam juice cold! Their Cesar also is on the sweeter side almost like a ketchup flavour whereas I like a spicy savoury Cesar leaning heavier on horseradish. For brunch we had the smoked salmon mousse bagel with fresh greens and the beet and ricotta Benny with hashbrowns. Both dishes were excellent and beautifully presented. The salmon mousse was rich and decadent - not sure I could have had both sides as it was quite rich but my husband and I were sharing dishes so it worked well! The beet and ricotta benny was really nice - light and creamy. The only thing lacking was seasoning to the hashbrown patties - they look better than they taste. All in all this is a spot to stop at whether you're going for a coffee and treat, a full on dinner or a nice weekend brunch! High recommend!

A fantastic upscale restaurant on the marina. This is on the opposite side of the marina to…read moreFishwarman's Wharf, so not a concern with finding parking. With the weather warmed up and the patio opened, you cannot hope for a marina view any better than this. An amazing view from every seat whether you are seated inside or outside. Staff is very warm and helpful. This is the kind of place where you go for a date night - and get a nice cocktail and the chat the night away. We managed to get a reservation on short notice on a Friday night. We went as a family of 3 - 2 adults, 1 fiver-year old. Things we got - 1. West Coast Fish Chowder - nice but can be skipped. I ordered it for my son as a safe option and yes, he liked it very much. 2. Chicken Liver Parfait - very good! Must try!! To be honest, I am not a fan of chicken liver in general. I have had it a few times in other places and have never been able to go beyond the first bite but my spouse really likes it. We checked with our server before ordering this and she was very encouraging to give it is a go and I am so glad we did! It was very well made and was served with a orange/lemon marmalade which really complimented the pate. 3. Duck Confit - Good! 4. Smash Burger - Must have been very good. My five-year old swiped it clean without one word. 5. Boom Margarita - nice! 6. Earl Grey Sour - Very very nice - must try!! 7. Pasta with spicy arrabbiata sauce - Flavors were good but the pasta came caked from the get go which was very unfortunate since the dish had the potential to pack a punch. Just our luck I guess! I was too shy to bring it to their notice and ate whatever I could. The staff and ambiance made sure we had a great time and we will be back for sure to try more of their menu, perhaps during brunch or an early lunch to take advantage of those amazing marina views.

A quaint and quiet place to enjoy and excellent meal. The…read moreScallops and Pork belly are incredible as well as the duck. Very reasonable prices for the food quality and taste.

I was invited to a continuing education event and was grateful to be given the opportunity to…read moresample a 3 course meal. Our group had a beautiful brightly lit private dining room in the back. The ceiling heaters kept me warm and toasty from the cold drizzly weather. Salad had a good mix of greens and shredded carrot. The dressing was slightly tangy and very delicious Main course was a chicken dish, which was quite alright. I especially liked the potatoes that complemented the chicken with its perfectly tender texture. Chocolate mousse was for dessert. The coconut whipped cream was a welcome addition to the mousse and paired well. The portion of the mousse could be smaller, though, as I and many others did not finish it. The service and ambience definitely deserve a 5 stars! The menu is extensive and I hope to come back to try something else.

Inside the hotel so you know you are paying hotel prices. However, the location is great and even…read morebetter at night. You see all the lights around the water!! You really can't beat it. We came in for drinks and dessert. I got the white sangria and it didn't have quite as much fruit as others I've had. However it was good. We ended up getting the scallop as a snack and they were soft and I enjoyed the sauce. We also got the 2 desserts for $25. I really liked my lemongrass creme brulee with the macaroon. I enjoyed it and my cousin enjoyed her chocolate one as well. It was very chocolately. Overall, not bad for a hotel. Beautiful nighttime views!!

This restaurant located inside of the Marriott is super convenient and has great service. It's a…read morebit pricey - I paid $18 for a bowl of oatmeal but it was served with dried fruit, toasted pistachios, and fresh fruit and small container of warm turmeric honey latte. My husband said his bowl of lavender yogurt with granola and fruit was also very good ($20) For dinner, my husband had the sous vide short rib and I had the prawn tagliatelle. The short rib was a pretty small portion, but he said it was very good. I really liked the pasta! For dessert we shared the apple tart tatin with ice cream. It wasn't my favorite - I think I wanted more crust and chunks of apple. We were here on a Thursday night. The live music was wonderful. The musician has a beautiful voice!!

Despite not having a great experience with the fish offerings at this restaurants, I'd still go…read moreahead and say that Stage is amazing and has some potential to make changes to the menu! Love the European Wine Bar/French Bistro vibes they have going and it's located in the cute Fernwood neighbourhood. Love their approach on French-inspired foods and showcasing seasonal local fresh veggies and plating it differently. The food is fresh and light, which is always nice for a French restaurant. We got the local crudités served with the eggplant roasted dip and it was a delight. The tomatoes were fresh and I appreciated the various textures, depth and flavours. The dishes are great for sharing. Love the pomme frites. The BBQ shishitos were a treat! The bread and butter were phenomenal. I believe that it is freshly baked. The service was amazing! They have a great ever-changing wine list from Europe as well as different parts of Canada. In addition, they have amazing cocktails. Unfortunately, Stage fell a little short for us. We had sent an email in advance mentioning that we are pescatarians and do not eat meat. We were very excited to try their fish offerings (Halibut and Rockfish) off the menu that night but our waitress informed us that the kitchen wouldn't be able to make any changes to the dishes and that some meat products were used in both fish options. We were very disappointed, especially since the food is so good. I recommend and advise that if you have two fish offerings, at least leave one completely pescatarian and free of meat products. We also didn't want to opt for the warm potato salad with mackerel since we had already had the pomme frites. As a result, we did not have a suitable protein option that night. This was the only thing that ticked us off, considering the level of care and pride they take with the food in their restaurant.

Really nice wine bar. Great wine and atmosphere. A bit pricy but very nice wine selection.read more

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.

The food was OK. I think it sounded better than it was. I was lacking a little bit of flavor, but…read morethe view is amazing and it was not busy so we were able to get in without a reservation and our service was very quick and responsive so if you're looking for a place to maybe have a quick bite and a cocktail with an amazing view, this is definitely a great place to go.

Located in downtown, we made a reservation for a late dinner to celebrate birthday while we were in…read moretown. The restaurant has a cozy, dimly lit atmosphere perfect for a date night. There was an interesting smell at the entrance when we first walked in, but luckily we were seated in the back room. As recommended, we ordered family style to try a variety of dishes. Endive salad - can't really go wrong with the classic combination of apple walnut and goat cheese, however many larger pieces of endive were quite bitter. tater tots - nice presentation with the cubes. The tots were perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Paired well with the jalapeño ranch, and the lumpfish caviar was a fun addition. Beef tartare- the beef was fresh and flavor was good overall. However the toast was only cut in half, made it hard to eat or cut into. Middle of the toast also got a little too soft from the juice. Fried chicken - solid fried chicken, the meat is tender and well seasoned, crispy on the outside. The semolina cube didn't add much for me, but the 3 hot sauce added a nice balance of heat and acidity. Ling cod - The fish was tender and cooked well. Surprisingly, the cabbage really stood out. Service was a bit slow, we had to flag down our server for refills. Overall we enjoyed our meal, every dish was well prepared, but nothing truly stood out as memorable. We did appreciate it being farm-to-table, and the commitment to source ingredients locally.

We tried out Wind Cries Mary for a birthday dinner while in Victoria. They are located in downtown,…read morewe walked from our hotel but parking nearby would've been difficult. We made a reservation ahead of time and they were still quite busy until about 9:45pm. We ordered a variety of dishes family style, which is the right move. Service for our table was honestly a bit slow; we had to flag down someone for a refill multiple times. The interior smelled a bit funny near the entrance but luckily we got sat down into the back room. The interior was a very dark, date night vibe. Endive 3/5. Not the biggest fan of the salad; they also picked some larger leaves of endive which made it bitter. It was a very light dish with the goat cheese, walnut, and apple. Tater tots 4/5. Fried potato hash brown cubes paired with a ranch sauce with lumpfish caviar. Decent dish, we enjoyed it but it could've used some acidity. Beef tartare 3.5/5. Solid tartare but the bread needed to be cut into more bite sized pieces and this style of bread also ended up soaking up a lot of the raw meat juices. Ling cod 4.5/5. The fish was tender and cooked well. The best item on this dish was the cabbage, which was very well seasoned. Fried chicken 4/5. Solid fried chicken paired with semolina cubes. Overall we enjoyed the meal. Not every dish was a hit but the farm to table concept is much appreciated for being in Victoria BC and sourcing meats and produce from nearby or in Abbotsford.

This place is packed, but the service is great! We had drinks and shareables at the bar. The…read moredumplings were delicious! The skin was thin and silky and the filling was heartily packed with shrimp and pork. The chili peanut sauce it came with was perfectly balanced! We also ordered yam fries, which were perfectly fried and seasoned. I would come back again!

Great dinner here this Christmas season. They got all 8 of us into a dinner reservation on a…read moreweekend evening. The table was perfect. The service was amazing but it did take quite a while to receive our food unfortunately. Sadly Almost 40min-50min after ordering. All the food was excellent. My son said his pizza was one of the best he has ever had. I think there may have been a hot honey on the top to add some sweetness. Sushi was excellent but my other growing son wish he had ordered more food than just that. My husband and I shared the fettuccine and Ceasar. It was very tasty but I do think fettuccine sat a bit under the heat lamp while everyone else's food was being prepared. Tasted a little dry like the cheese wasn't sticking to the noodles anymore. Overall the service was friendly and warm. The food was a little out of the norm (which is wonderful) and delicious.

Cannot recommend enough, so absolutely delicious and the vibes of the restaurant are so perfect!read more

Excellent staff! The food was prompt and fresh (it didn't sit under lights). The waiter stopped by…read morejust often enough to see if we needed anything and otherwise left us to our dining experience. Save room for desert!