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45 Best Restaurants in Victoria BC
If you’re looking for the best restaurants in Victoria BC, you are in for a real treat. We have an extensive selection of just about every type of cuisine you can imagine with a special emphasis on local seafood and Asian-inspired dishes. The best restaurants in Victoria BC focus on locally sourced ingredients from the farms and waters surrounding the island.
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There are so many restaurants in Victoria, that we can’t possibly list them all. We’re choosing to present you with 45 fabulous options - all with rave reviews - that are located right in the heart of town. Our original list of the best restaurants in Victoria BC had over 70 highly rated establishments however over the past couple of years, several have closed their doors.
I have not personally tried all of these restaurants but I have been to many of them and have friends and family who have also tried many of these. We truly believe these are some of the best restaurants in Victoria BC! A very popular option to enjoy a taste of several restaurants are local food tours.
Chinese
Home to the country's oldest Chinatown, it's no wonder that some of the best restaurants in Victoria BC are Chinese cuisine.
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Shanghai City Seafood Restaurant (formerly Kwong Tung Seafood Restaurant)
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Comfort Foods
For me personally, comfort food is what I find at some of Victoria's best breakfast and brunch spots. I love a good benny or skillet. And if you want to replicate some of the most delicious brunch meals you'll find locally, then First We Brunch is a must-have recipe/story-telling book. Another very popular local cookbook is Island Eats: Signature Chefs' Recipes from Vancouver Island and the Salish Sea.
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International
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Ithaka Greek Restaurant (formerly Millos Restaurant & Lounge)
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Italian
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Enjoy a variety of foods with one of our local food tours!
Japanese
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Mexican
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Enjoy a variety of foods with one of our local food tours!
Steak & Seafood
Located on the Pacific Ocean, it's no wonder that some of the best restaurants in Victoria BC focus on dishes that are inspired by the sea.
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Boom + Batten Restaurant & Cafe
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Dinner choices at Ferris Grill
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Finn's Seafood Chops Cocktails
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Nautical Nellies Steak & Seafood House
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Dinner and appy choices at Nautical Nellies
As mentioned above, if you want to replicate some of this food in your own kitchen, two of our favourite local cookbooks are First We Brunch and Island Eats: Signature Chefs' Recipes from Vancouver Island and the Salish Sea.
What are the best restaurants in Victoria BC that are NOT on this list?
My personal favourite restaurant that is not on this list?
- 1580 Cook St., Victoria BC (near the corner of Cook & Pandora)
- 250.588.5400
- West Coast influenced tacos (the Brutus is my fave!)
- not on the list because it is a food truck, open seasonally
If you have tried one of these restaurants near Victoria and would like to tell us about your experience, we’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line on our contact us page.
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