Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Victoria

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Ugly Duckling

4.8

4.8 (179)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Victoria

About the restaurant

Ugly Duckling takes its inspiration from the intersection between Coastal BC's magical landscapes and the rich cultural heritage of North America’s oldest Chinatown. We offer experiential dining built around two promises: to serve you only those things which we have made by hand; and to work really, really hard to make you smile. We can't wait to welcome you.

Top review

pranadocVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Food and service were exceptional.

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Tasting Menu

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New Year 2025 Celebration December 27- December 31

Experience

Dine Around Victoria 2025: Jan. 24 - Feb. 9

Callisto

4.8

4.8 (480)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bistro

Victoria

About the restaurant

Callisto at The Westin Bear Mountain celebrates Pacific North West ingredients. Our relationships with local farmers allow us to create dishes that nourish your soul and body. Callisto is nestled in the mountains overlooking the lush landscape of Vancouver Island with views as far as Mt. Baker. Callisto has an open contemporary dining atmosphere with a seasonal patio that opens onto nature's doorstep. Enjoy signature cocktails from Serip Bar, where each drink is made just for you, or let our sommelier choose a wine from the carefully curated wine list. Two-hour parking for all restaurant guests. Please present a picture of your paid parking ticket for credit.

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Cyrus

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

They accommodated us even if we arrived earlier than our appointment time.

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Christmas Eve Dinner

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Christmas Dinner - $25 Deposit Required

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New Year’s Eve Dinner - $35 Deposit Required

Cafe Brio

4.7

4.7 (255)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Victoria

About the restaurant

The Café Brio, located in Victoria, has been a local favorite for twenty six years, serving up a rustic, Italian inspired menu. Focusing on regional products, Café Brio led by multi awarded Chef Sam Harris selects the highest quality ingredients from local sources to be used in authentic, creative dishes.

At Café Brio, everything is prepared in house. Pasta favorites include gnocchi with roasted leeks, parmesan cream and basil purée, Spaghettini with tomato, garlic, basil, olive oil and parmigiano and also our wild mushroom risotto. From the Sea enjoy seared scallops with peroxides, delicata squash, carmelo and bacon anchovy vinaigrette or our local fish feature. Lastly the Parry Bay Lamb feature from our friends out in Metchosin is an absolute must.

The wine list is extensive with input from multiple Sommeliers on staff always excited to share their new favourite bottle in our unique and cozy dining room.

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SeanVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Fabulous service and food! Wonderful place to reconnect with friends.

Fireside Grill

4.6

4.6 (1229)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Victoria

About the restaurant

Fireside Grill is a local favorite, in a lovingly restored heritage Tudor estate, offering farm-to-table cuisine, extensive wine and beverage selections, and a unique ambiance featuring several indoor and outdoor fireplaces.
Nestled in a grove of wild oak trees, and meticulously maintained gardens, Fireside Grill is located only 10 minutes drive from the downtown core and offers a distinctly Victorian dining experience. Check out our local favorites and our Farm to Table Dinner Menu coming this summer.

Fireside Grill has been voted by Readers Choice of Victoria - Times Colonist awards in 2018-23 for Best Fine Dining, Brunch, Patio, and Happy Hour patio as well! Open year-round for Weekend Brunch, Lunch, Happy Hour, and Dinner, Fireside Grill is the perfect venue for a romantic meal, a small group gathering, or a private party!

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Kim

Dined 5 days ago

Our server Micayla was brilliant. Open friendly, informative, and above all happy and not rushed. One of my party members was half an hour late and they doubted on us. We weren’t rushed. We felt valued as a customer. The food is always spectacular at the Fireside Grill . Can’t speak more highly of this restaurant, which is so supported by our community. Lovely ambience. They’ve done themselves this year for Christmas decor. Truly a place I will revisit time and time again.

Frankie's Modern Diner

4.5

4.5 (573)

CAN$30 and under

Burgers

Victoria

About the restaurant

At Frankie’s Modern Diner we are all about friends, family and fresh fare. A contemporary take on the retro diner experience, we specialize in modern comfort food that brings people together.

Inspired by my Italian family, we welcome all generations to share with us great food, wine and good times. So gather your gang and join us for a meal that is prepared from scratch, with love.

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VittorioVIP

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

franks diner is a very good value. The food was very good. The arrive was a little slow but overall was good. The coffee was excellent I highly recommend it for breakfast and dinner

Moxies - Victoria

4.8

4.8 (555)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary American

Victoria

About the restaurant

Welcome to Moxies. Moxies restaurant is a contemporary casual restaurant offering a globally inspired menu and hand crafted cocktails in a vibrant and interactive atmosphere. Our beautiful open dining room in its self is a site to see. We cater to many groups of different sizes and offer a private 'Tuscan' room which can also be reserved. Groups of 8+ will have an 18% Gratuity included in the bill. Please contact us directly for more information. 250-360-1660.

Moxies Victoria is on the corner of Yates Street and Vancouver Street, in the neighborhood of Harris Green. We are just just a few blocks from Victoria’s fashionable Lower Johnson Street, and just minutes from local tourism destinations downtown Victoria and the Upper Harbour.

Our menus can be found online at moxies.ca. Hope to see you soon!

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Cameo

Dined 1 day ago

The food and service is always consistent and top notch. Great atmosphere!

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Experience

New Year's Eve

Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.7

4.7 (1078)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

Victoria

About the restaurant

Located in one of Victoria's oldest buildings, Ferris' Upstairs Seafood And Oyster Bar presents deeply coloured wooden floors and rich brick walls accented by candlelight.

Featuring the best in fresh seafood from our local waters, and premium steaks from Alberta. It's a great place to lounge and enjoy what Vancouver Island has to offer. Small plates and large, our menu changes weekly based on the best in available produce and season.

We boast an extensive wine list from Europe, California and Canada. Six rotating craft beers on tap and carefully curated cocktails featuring local spirits and house made ingredients.

Seafood, meat, vegetarian and vegan options available. Kids welcome.

Located in the heart of downtown Victoria. Regularly named one of the best seafood restaurants in town, we offer a romantic setting perfect for date nights, special occasions and casual dinners. Tapas available from our neighbouring tapas bar Perro Negro on the weekends.

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Johanne

Dined on 24 Nov 2024

Wonderful space and atmosphere. Excellent food and service. We chose the sliced tuna sashimi style and grilled scallops, and a few fresh raw oysters as an appetizer. Oysters were so fresh and wonderful and scallops superb. The tuna was presented differently than I have had before, which was delicious and so fresh. For our main dishes, the black cod and bouillabaisse were the choices made. Both were amazing. We plan to return.

Zambri's

4.7

4.7 (2618)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Victoria

About the restaurant

Lunch:
Wednesday-Friday 11:30am-2:30pm

Dinner:
Tuesday-Thursday 5:00-9:00
Friday-Saturday 5:00-10:00

Reservations recommended but not required.

For over 25 years, Zambri’s has been fortunate enough to serve Victorians Italian soul food paired with all the best wines of Italy. We’ve grown as Victoria has grown, but at our heart, we have remained true to our roots. Many years of working with local farmers, being a contributing member of our local community, caring for the environment (we are carbon neutral), hosting Italian wine dinners and always making sure that our vision for our food stays true, have brought us to the place we are now.
Join us for dinner, come for one our monthly wine dinners, or have your next event in one of our gorgeous private spaces... Come see for yourself!

Top review

Sam

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

I feel terrible as I forget our amazing servers name…. What a GREAT server, unbelievable food, perfect setting and all around great experience. 3 of us had our annual best friends Christmas dinner and Zambri’s always knocks it out of the park. Thank you so much for everything and making the night perfect!!! Please give our server a big thank you. Good luck through the holidays!! Sam Watson

Finn's Seafood, Chops and Cocktails

4.6

4.6 (2728)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

Victoria

About the restaurant

Set in a beautiful 1882 heritage building overlooking the inner harbour and parliament buildings in the heart of downtown Victoria, Finn's offers award winning food and service, a locally sourced menu, and strong classic cocktails. With a varied menu offering something to suit all tastes Finns is a great choice for unmatched atmosphere, friendly service, great food and beautiful harbour views.

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Vince

Dined 7 days ago

My wife and kids loved it! I had asked through the app for a GF desert for my wife’s birthday and they delivered! Super nice staff and convenient for GF choices.

Milestones Grill + Bar - Millstream

4.5

4.5 (531)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Victoria

About the restaurant

The classics you love prepared with a perfect twist, all served up in an atmosphere that feels just right. That’s the Milestones promise. So, whether you’re celebrating a milestone, making the most of Happy Hour or enjoying brunch with friends, you can be sure that every Milestones experience is a simple and perfectly memorable one.

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shirley

Dined on 4 Dec 2024

Attentive staff, good food, nice decor…all very good.

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