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Aura lounge and bar areas with harbourfront views - Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio, Victoria, BC

Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio

4.5
4.5
1547 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Global, International
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Aura plays with fresh local ingredients through global inspiration, crafting flavours and experiences to take you further. Beyond the backdrop of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Aura is an adventure into bold tastes and beautiful platings. Follow your curiosity through a curated wine list or splash into cocktails featuring BC’s finest spirit producers. Whether an evening out, a quick bite after work, or a relaxing patio afternoon taking in the views, let Aura be your journey to something spectacular.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Fusion / Eclectic, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–14:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:30–17:30 Bar Daily 15:30–22:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–21:45
  • Phone number
    (250) 414-6739
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ken Nakano
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a small private dining space for groups of up to 10 people.
  • Area
    Victoria
  • Cross Street
    Belleville St.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,547 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio offers "first class food" and a "gorgeous view" of Victoria's inner harbour. Guests praise the "delicious" dishes and "impeccable" service. While some service experiences vary, the "beautifully presented" meals and inviting atmosphere make it a "unique experience" worth trying.

1,547 Reviews
  1. Mike

    Vancouver

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chef is world class. Ambience, like the service, is world class. Amazing dinner.

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  2. Marc

    Victoria

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall experience was excellent given location of restaurant with beautiful views of Inn-Harbour. Aura would benefit if presenting more options for vegetarian dishes.

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  3. Courtney

    VIP

    New Orleans

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I've traveled to Victoria for decades and have skipped over Auta-not paying much attention to a hotel restaurant. I was so surprised that the food was absolutely fantastic. Skip the cocktail. We ordered 4 different drinks and didn't finish even one. The drinks don't match up up the food at all, but wine would be a smart option to accompany your dinner.

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  4. Marie

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the quiet setting and beautiful view of the harbor. On both occasions (dinner and breakfast) the food was not quite as described in the menu. We heard other diners also surprised by their food. Everything was tasty, but be sure to question your waitstaff about the description of the food.

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  5. Lynne

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Innovative menu. Had Halibut - perfectly cooked in wonderful broth. Also, wonderful desserts! Wait staff - Liam, attentive, friendly & efficient. Kitchen also fast! Going back again for lunch!

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  6. Rita

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my 94 year old mother for a special dinner. We were sat at a beautiful table overlooking the Empress. The hostess was very helpful getting my mother into her chair. The waiter took a while to attend to us but was helpful choosing a glorious BC white wine that I was not familiar with. Neither of us had seafood, which we should have had as it is always so good. I had a salad with tofu added. The tofu was not well seasoned. My mother had the farm chicken which was melt in your mouth delicious. Deserts to die for! It took a very long time to get our food which was difficult for a 9 year old. Neither our wine glass nor our water glass was ever refilled, which is always a nice touch.

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  7. Nathan

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, absolutely outstanding food and service. Our waiter even provided a suggestion on dessert that was absolutely brilliant. This has long been a favorite of ours, and we most certainly will be returning.
    Aura Waterfront Restaurant + PatioResponded on 23 October 2024
    Dear Nathan, Thank you for your kind words! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed both the food and service, especially the dessert recommendation. It's always a pleasure to have you dine with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Joe

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Liam and Colby and rest of Aura crew are so nice and know how to make eating at Aura a true experience.
    Aura Waterfront Restaurant + PatioResponded on 23 October 2024
    Dear Joe, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed your dining experience with us, and I'll be sure to share your positive feedback with Liam and Colby. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  9. Gerald

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and our server, Kain was awesome!🤩
    Aura Waterfront Restaurant + PatioResponded on 23 October 2024
    Dear Gerald, Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback! I'll be sure to share your kind words with Kain. We hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Kemal

    VIP

    Munich

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Sublime food. But very poor service. A mouse was running from the entrance to the restaurant’ interior without any reaction or consequences from the personnel’side. On top of it, we were asked to leave the table at around 9:30pm although the restaurant was open till 10pm and there were many free tables available at that time. No customer-friendliness at all!
    Aura Waterfront Restaurant + PatioResponded on 23 October 2024
    Dear Kemal, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're deeply sorry for the issues you encountered during your visit. This falls far short of the standards we strive for, and we’ll be addressing these matters with our team immediately. We appreciate your comments and will use them to improve, as guest experience is our top priority.

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680 Montreal Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1Z8

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Belleville St.
  • Area
    Victoria
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–14:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:30–17:30 Bar Daily 15:30–22:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–21:45
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Fusion / Eclectic, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ken Nakano
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (250) 414-6739
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a small private dining space for groups of up to 10 people.
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