Vis-a-Vis Bouchon Bar

4.6 (38)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

French / Canadian

2232 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, BC V8R 1G5

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2 people

19 Jun 2025

June 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Vis a Vis Wine + Charcuterie Bar, located in Victoria, British Columbia is a trendy, casual restaurant and bar. It serves a wide range of house-cured meats and local cheeses as well as plenty of fresh, seasonal produce. The atmosphere is cozy and emphasizes the "face-to-face"philosophy where you sit right in front of the bar to watch your meal or cocktail being prepared. The menu at Vis a Vis Wine + Charcuterie Bar is varied and emphasizes small plates that are great for sharing. Start with a warm appetizer like cauliflower beignets or some selections from the raw bar, such as mussels or oysters Rockefeller. Larger dishes at Vis a Vis Wine + Charcuterie Bar include steak frites and chicken paillard.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
French / Canadian, Contemporary French, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00–22:00
Phone number
(250) 590-7424
Website
http://www.visavisoakbay.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Kevin Pinto
Private party facilities
Vis a Vis is avaliable for private dining events. Please contact Manager for more details.

Location
2232 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, BC V8R 1G5
Area
Victoria
Cross Street
Hampshire
Parking details
Free Street Parking - 2 hour limit (9am - 5) Free Unlimited Street Parking 5pm + & Sundays
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 38 people are saying

Vis-a-Vis Bouchon Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Victoria
Neighbourhood gem
Victoria
Great for fine wines
Victoria
Romantic

Review summary

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Vis-a-Vis Bouchon Bar offers a cozy and charming ambiance with "genuine staff" and "top quality food and drinks." The wine list is "phenomenal," and the restaurant is praised for its "French-influenced menu." Despite some noise issues, many guests enjoy the "excellent delicious food" and "very good service," making it a "must-visit for a high-end night out."

38 Reviews

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Jennifer
Vancouver / British Columbia7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating a family milestone birthday and couldn’t have been happier with our evening. The food and drinks were outstanding, the service was impeccable and the ambiance was perfect. Thank you! We’ll be back!
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Laurie
Atlantic Canada2 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Extremely loud, indifferent service - we refilled our own wine glasses, not much water offered and we ran out, food tasted just mediocre but was prettily presented. Ease up on the salt and let the real flavour of the food shine through. Expensive for what you got - one side veg, not much in the way of sauces or reductions (the hallmark of French food). Great wine list. They need to work on the acoustics, as with most Canadian restaurants. Guests seated next to us were extremely loud and the noise overall was piercing. No need to have music at such high volume in an already noisy environment. No hair cover on the guys preparing the appetizers - perhaps it’s not required in BC. If you are aiming for a French restaurant vibe it needs to be better. I lived in France (studying cuisine) and this place is just not capturing the feel of a true French eatery.
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Maria
Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spectacular as always!! Service was spot on 😉 Thank you for being part of our community!
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Libby VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities22 reviews
1.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Service was poor. Took 1.5 hrs to get our food. 5 roses in wine list. Only one in stock. All of the food was like warm when it arrived. Vegetables were undercooked. Lamb was ordered med rare. Arrived med cooked. Very disappointing. Would not return.
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Ben or Jo-Ann
Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place all the time but perfect right before the Oak Bay night market
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Elizabeth
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good here - nice neighborhood feel, genuine staff, top quality food and drinks. And the patio adds to the happy ambiance.
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Helen VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was knowledgeable and just excellent. Food was excellent!! Wine list and the server's knowledge was superb...........loved it.
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Leanne
Vancouver / British Columbia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came here for our 50th Anniversary and had a wonderful experience. The food was fantastic, as was the service as well as the atmosphere. I would highly recommend this restaurant!!
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Clare
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely Restaurant with Excellent Delicious Food and Drink!
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John
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An elegant yet simple menu, well prepared and well served. One of my favorite places to eat.
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Vis-a-Vis Bouchon Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 8 times today

2232 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, BC V8R 1G5

Additional information

Cross Street
Hampshire
Area
Victoria
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00–22:00
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
French / Canadian, Contemporary French, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free Street Parking - 2 hour limit (9am - 5) Free Unlimited Street Parking 5pm + & Sundays
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kevin Pinto
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.visavisoakbay.com/
Phone number
(250) 590-7424
Private party facilities
Vis a Vis is avaliable for private dining events. Please contact Manager for more details.

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