Sooke Harbour House

Sooke Harbour House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Alexander

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We've finally found a classy and affordable dining room in Sooke, and the food is exceptional. Who could ask for a more serene setting? The vegetable omelet is light and tasty and I would have it again without hesitation. All four of us were impressed and enjoyed our visit. This experience was wonderful and we agreed that we will be coming back again and again. Great service too.
   

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   Chris

   Manitoba1 review

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Limited menu made worse by running out of my first two choices. Ah well. What I did end up ordering was superb.
   

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   Eileen

   Vancouver5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Out first time and we loved it. Location was amazing and the staff and food were great.
   

   Sooke Harbour HouseResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for joining us—we’re so glad to hear you loved your first visit! We hope it’s the first of many more to come.
   

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   Sergio

   Toronto6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   To start the location is beautiful, right on the water with views that are unbelievable! The staff are top notch and you are treated first class. The food tasted as good as its presentation!! The management was friendly and welcoming. Hopefully the next time in the area we will also stay at this boutique hotel as l mentioned the location is 5 star and only 45 mins from Victoria!
   

   Sooke Harbour HouseResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you so much for your kind words! We're happy you enjoyed the stunning views, warm hospitality, and your dining experience. We’d love to welcome you back—next time as a hotel guest too!
   

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   Karen VIP

   Vancouver5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My daughter & I enjoyed a lovely lunch in the Dining Room on Tuesday. Excellent service; very attentive & friendly. All tables in the Dining Room have a beautiful view of the outdoor patios, terraces and waterfront. We highly recommend Sooke Harbour House for lunch, tea, & dinner. We look forward to trying more of their special dining events/menus. Sooke is very lucky to have this beautiful facility and it is well worth the drive from Victoria.
   

   Sooke Harbour HouseResponded 5 days ago

   Thanks for your thoughtful review—we're so glad you and your daughter enjoyed your lunch with us. It's wonderful to hear that the service, setting, and experience made a lasting impression. Thank you for your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for one of our special dining events soon!
   

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   Teresa VIP

   London14 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Walked out! Not impressed. Had a 7pm reservation. Drove out 40 minutes from Victoria based on some amazing reviews. They were not ready. Three other groups were waiting in the lobby with us who also had reservations. Appeared disorganized and short staffed. To the restaurant's credit they offered everyone waiting a tiny tumbler of sparkling wine. We were finally seated in the dining room 20 minutes later with a printout menu, no wine list and no cocktail list. No genuine apologies. We sat for a few minutes with no one coming to the table. The menu was underwhelming to say the least. We looked at each other and decided to leave. With so many other wonderful restaurants to choose from in Victoria and having experienced some amazing meals and excellent service we decided not to waste another minute in this poorly run establishment.
   

   Sooke Harbour HouseResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your visit fell so short of expectations. Your experience does not reflect the level of service and hospitality we strive to provide, and it’s clear we missed the mark that evening. While we cannot undo your evening, we would like to invite you back so we may offer the standard of experience we’re known for. If you’re open to it, we’d appreciate the opportunity to connect with you directly—someone from our team will be in touch shortly.
   

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   Carrie

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   High Tea was a beautiful afternoon overlooking a sparkling sea. The sunroom was a welcoming place to enjoy afternoon tea. The service was exceptional not to mention the beautiful menu. The food was not only eye catching with lovely detail but absolutely delicious. If you are wanting to celebrate a special occasion or just treat yourself make a reservation and enjoy!
   

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   Ingrid

   Vancouver3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Just fabulous thank you! Would recommend over and over again
   

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   Jason

   Bristol1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Quite a disappointing experience overall. We went for lunch and were very much looking forward to eating there. The place was only half full, but it took just over an hour to bring our meal. The dessert then took over half an hour. Our waitress was fabulous and it didn’t seem to be her fault at all. I think for a premium product, waiting that long and receiving food that was lukewarm was disappointing. Overall I would not eat there again.
   

   Sooke Harbour HouseResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. Long wait times and lukewarm food are not acceptable, and we understand how frustrating that must have been—especially when you were looking forward to your visit. We're glad to hear your server made a positive impression, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. That said, we are actively reviewing what went wrong behind the scenes that day to ensure better consistency in both timing and quality. We appreciate your honesty and hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future.
   

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    Nathan

    Edmonton7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Incredible food accompanied by wonderful service and an amazing view. Highly recommended.
    

    Sooke Harbour HouseResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food, service, and view—your recommendation means a lot to us.
    

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