Victoria Dining
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We'll only be in Victoria for two nights (early September). I'm having a hard time choosing two really great resaurants for dinner. I did book Sooke Harbour House for our second night. Since they got their old chef back it sounds like it really is the best restaurant in the area and I know that atmosphere is wonderful.
But despite looking at many other restaurants it seems all have as many negative reviews about things as positive ones. We'd like something a little more "trendy and lots of atmosphere" but really good food and service. It seems like the ones with the most atmosphere just aren't that great foodwise. Am I missing something? (I think I'm usually pretty good at reading between the lines on reviews),
One of the nicest sounds like the restaurant at the Laurel Point Inn, but it seems very negative if there happens to be some major catering going on that evening (doubtful since it is a Wednesday).
We're staying at the Grand Pacific, by the way.
But despite looking at many other restaurants it seems all have as many negative reviews about things as positive ones. We'd like something a little more "trendy and lots of atmosphere" but really good food and service. It seems like the ones with the most atmosphere just aren't that great foodwise. Am I missing something? (I think I'm usually pretty good at reading between the lines on reviews),
One of the nicest sounds like the restaurant at the Laurel Point Inn, but it seems very negative if there happens to be some major catering going on that evening (doubtful since it is a Wednesday).
We're staying at the Grand Pacific, by the way.
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The last time I was in Victoria had dinner at Lure- I thought the food and service was excellent but I think it gets mixed reviews.
https://www.deltahotels.com/Hotels/D...aurant-and-Bar
It does have the best views of the inner harbor and the lights of Victoria than any other restaurant I have dined at .
https://www.deltahotels.com/Hotels/D...aurant-and-Bar
It does have the best views of the inner harbor and the lights of Victoria than any other restaurant I have dined at .
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Did not seem like a family place when I was there- no kids in the restaurant
We were a group of maybe 12 and everyone seemed to be happy with the experience- that was about 1 1/2 yrs ago so of course, things can change.
You would want to drive if going for dinner.
One spot I like for a quick afternoon snack/beer is Ogden Point. There is a great walking trail along the ocean and the restaurant at Ogden Point makes a nice stop- no raves about the food, just a place I like to go.
We were a group of maybe 12 and everyone seemed to be happy with the experience- that was about 1 1/2 yrs ago so of course, things can change.
You would want to drive if going for dinner.
One spot I like for a quick afternoon snack/beer is Ogden Point. There is a great walking trail along the ocean and the restaurant at Ogden Point makes a nice stop- no raves about the food, just a place I like to go.
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Whenever we want to go out for a nice dinner Il Terraazzo never fails. Its definitely my favourite restaurant in Victoria. http://www.ilterrazzo.com
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Oh, driving, obviously. I wanted Peter to see Sooke anyway. That wasn't the issue -- we will have a car. Just that it would be nice within the city to be able to walk to and from a place. I didn't mean we'd eliminate Lure just because of needing to drive, but it seems odd that if we stay on the Inner Harbor because we think of it being in the "thick" of things, we can't even find a really good restaurant to walk to.
traveller69, I've been to Il Terrazzo and it IS nice, but we have sooooo many GREAT Italian places in New Jersey -- I'd really prefer something more "local" -- Pacific Northwest -- or whatever. Same thing in Vancouver. I LOVE Ciopinno, but trying not to do Italian this trip.
traveller69, I've been to Il Terrazzo and it IS nice, but we have sooooo many GREAT Italian places in New Jersey -- I'd really prefer something more "local" -- Pacific Northwest -- or whatever. Same thing in Vancouver. I LOVE Ciopinno, but trying not to do Italian this trip.
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Maybe you could take a water taxi over to the Delta- sounds like fun
http://www.victoriaharbourferry.com/destinations
http://www.victoriaharbourferry.com/destinations
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NeoPatrick - probably the most Pacific Northwest would be good seafood - this is an excellent restaurant http://www.pescatores.com/ - its right next to the Empress Hotel.
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if it's a nice evening you might enjoy Glo . it's up the gorge on the water w/ indoor and outdoor dining and very good food imho.
if you want a hotel dining room , i'd suggest the restaurant @ the coast plaza ( also on the water)
Ulli, is always well booked and appreciated on the edge of china town but definetly not chinese. very creative menu.
if you are willing to drive to sooke harbour house, you might also enjoy Deep Cove Chalet, it's a slightly shorter drive than Sooke on the Saanich peninsula NW of the airport
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if you want a hotel dining room , i'd suggest the restaurant @ the coast plaza ( also on the water)
Ulli, is always well booked and appreciated on the edge of china town but definetly not chinese. very creative menu.
if you are willing to drive to sooke harbour house, you might also enjoy Deep Cove Chalet, it's a slightly shorter drive than Sooke on the Saanich peninsula NW of the airport
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I was just in Victoria last weekend. I liked Pescatore's Fish House on 614 Humboldt St. To get a table for dinner, must reserve. It is just on the other side of the Empress Hotel block from your hotel. One I did not care for was the Bluecrab. It has a nice view of the port, but it is too tour group oriented.
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We has a great lunch at Red fish Blue Fish last week. It is a small place that opens at 11? And the lines are already formed. We had a great view of the harbor and some great chowder/ fish n chops.
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As an update for anyone reading this thread, we had a wonderful meal at Sooke Harbour House last week. The food was exceptional and the atmosphere in the dining room pleasant and the staff were very friendly and helpful. There was a roaring fire and we were able to watch deer and seals through the window. As a mixed age group, including my 12 year old granddaughter, on a special occasion it is hard to imagine anywhere better for a celebration.