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Spectacular sunset dining - Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge, Victoria, BC

Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge

4.5
4.5
2056 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Northwest

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  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Serving Canadian Regional Cuisine, Vista 18 complements it's 18th floor views of Victoria's inner harbour and Juan de Fuca Strait with a locally inspired menu focusing on sustainable and fresh ingredients. Our versatile wine list and knowledgeable staff will help you choose the perfect wine to pair with your dinner while you enjoy the sights in our contemporary dining room.

Open for breakfast, happy hour & dinner 7 days a week. Reservations are always recommended to ensure the opportunity to see all of beautiful Victoria and the surrounding area. For reservations of groups over 6+, please give us a call!

Additionally, our lounge is open 7 days a week (with happy hour offered daily) and is non-reservable. Seating in our lounge is based on a first come, first serve basis.

We look forward to you joining us and we can't wait to serve you!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (250) 382-9258
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mike Dunlop
  • Catering
    Vista 18 supplies in house catering to all of our meeting room and event programs.
  • Private party facilities
    Our "Harbour Room" provides sweeping views of Victoria's inner harbour and the Olympic Peninsula. We can accommodate groups from 12 to 45. Please go to https://vista18.com/reservations/ and fill out the "Group Inquiry Form" at the base of the page and a member of our sales team will be in touch!
  • Neighborhood
    Victoria
  • Cross street
    Fairfield Rd
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking is provided based on availability. Please acquire a parking pass at our front desk in the hotel lobby.
  • Public transit
    1/2 block from Vista 18 is Douglas Street which is one of the main routes for our transit system. Some of the main routes with stops here are 1, 2, 2A, 4, 7, 7N, 21, 27, 28, 30, 31, 70 and 75. For full details, please visit www.bctransit.com.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,056 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Great for scenic views

  • Victoria

    Best Ambiance

  • Victoria

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Victoria

    Healthy

  • Victoria

    Romantic

  • Victoria

    Great for scenic views

  • Victoria

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge offers "extraordinary views" and "exemplary service," making it a great choice for special occasions. Diners rave about the "amazing experience" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like lamb shanks and prawns. The restaurant also provides a "lovely atmosphere" and "affordable prices" for a memorable dining experience.
2,056 Reviews
  1. Jenny

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing. The food delicious. The drinks tasty.

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  2. Vikram

    Vancouver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Waste of time and money for trying this place out first time. Salmon dish was done raw and then hidden under sauce to hide it. When revealed, offered to redo dish but second time also raw and the fish was plated upside down and a much smaller tail piece than the first time. Appetizers and dessert were good but the fact was an enjoyable dinner evening turned into one of one dinner eating alone and sharing a dish while the other waited for their dish to be redone and then finally not eating at all. The lentils in the lamb were also super salty but given my dissatisfaction I didn't want to bring that up. They gave me half off one of the dine out costs yes but that still came out to $82 and not having a main dish in a 3 course meal should be valued at more than half not to mention the cost of wasting time of diners waiting around or dish to be redone and not really able to have the do simple act of having a meal together. Service was very basic no checking in on how our food was or anything of that sort; it was me who had to flag down the staff to point out the quality of the dish. I won't ever return--don't waste your money here -- many better quality restaurants in Victoria to give your money to for food and service.

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  3. Shane

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered from the Dine Around menu. Salad and dessert portions were smaller than expected. Service (Drew) was very good - attentive and engaging.

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  4. Dan

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was OK. Just ok. I was excited that they had a 3 course dine option, and the lambshank drew my eye. The shank was rather bland and dry. The lentils were the highlight of the dish. Our server wasn't always attentive, and it felt like we waited an eternity for our food given that it was late in the evening and it wasn't a full restaurant. The views/ambience are unmatched and this was the highlight of the evening. But alas, I likely won't return.
    Vista 18 Restaurant + LoungeResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Dan, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the views and ambience, as we take great pride in providing a memorable setting for our guests. However, We are sorry that your meal did not meet your expectations, particularly the lamb shank. Your feedback regarding both the dish and the service is important to us, and we will certainly review this with the team to ensure we’re providing the best experience possible. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide a fantastic dining experience. Warm regards, Vista 18 Management

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  5. Jess

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time :) Food was great, service was great!
    Vista 18 Restaurant + LoungeResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Jess, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time with us. We appreciate your feedback on the food and service, and we’re especially happy to hear that Efren made such a positive impression. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliment to him! We look forward to welcoming you again soon for another great experience. Warm regards, Vista 18 Management

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  6. Jenn

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, food and a fantastic server!! Highly recommend.
    Vista 18 Restaurant + LoungeResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Jenn, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience and enjoyed both the food and service. It’s always fantastic to hear when we’ve made such a positive impression. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon for another great experience! Warm regards, Vista 18 Management

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  7. John

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the steak. The food was amazing. The view is lovely. The ambience was beautiful our server. Drew was very good at his job.
    Vista 18 Restaurant + LoungeResponded 3 days ago
    Hi John, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the steak, the beautiful view, and the ambiance. It’s also wonderful to know that Drew made a positive impression. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to him! We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another fantastic experience. Warm regards, Vista 18 Management

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  8. Virginia

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal. The soup was beautifully presented and subtley flavoured. Main course was generous and nicely balance and the dessert was very tasty. Service was perfect. And the view! A lovely night out.
    Vista 18 Restaurant + LoungeResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Virginia, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the meal, from the beautifully presented soup to the generous main course and tasty dessert. It’s great to know the service and the view added to your experience as well. We strive to make every visit special, and we’re so happy to have made your night out memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, Vista 18 Management

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  9. Michael

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined here during promotion 'Dine Around'. The food and service were both very good and represented good value for money. The bonus is the view over downtown Victoria and the harbour. We did look at the regular menu and agreed that, even when dining outside DA, Vista 18 would be a geat place to eat.
    Vista 18 Restaurant + LoungeResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Michael, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and service during the ‘Dine Around’ and felt it represented good value. We’re also thrilled that you appreciated the beautiful view of downtown Victoria and the Harbour. It’s wonderful to know that you’ll consider Vista 18 as a great place to dine, even outside of the promotion. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic experience! Warm regards, Vista 18 Management

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  10. Jennifer

    Vancouver

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the vibe of this restaurant on a winter’s night. Cozy booths, warm colour palate, fireplace. Food was good but not outstanding: lentils with lamb shank excellent, pork tenderloin definitely overcooked but nice flavour profile, ginger chicken dumpling filling tasty, but wrapper thick and doughy and broth oily. Extensive wine list (but no Aussie wines, for some reason), nice alcohol-free options, good cocktails. I would definitely come again as the overall experience was very enjoyable.
    Vista 18 Restaurant + LoungeResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere, the wine list, and the overall vibe of the restaurant. We’re also happy to know that you had a positive Dine Around experience with our pleasant hostess and attentive servers. We appreciate your honest comments about the food, and we’ll definitely pass along your feedback to the chef. We’re glad you enjoyed the lentils with lamb shank, but we apologize for the issues with the pork tenderloin, dumplings, and broth. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll work to improve these dishes for future guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and providing you with an even better experience. Warm regards, Vista 18 Management

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Google Map for Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge

740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 1B2

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fairfield Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Victoria
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking is provided based on availability. Please acquire a parking pass at our front desk in the hotel lobby.
  • Public transit
    1/2 block from Vista 18 is Douglas Street which is one of the main routes for our transit system. Some of the main routes with stops here are 1, 2, 2A, 4, 7, 7N, 21, 27, 28, 30, 31, 70 and 75. For full details, please visit www.bctransit.com.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mike Dunlop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (250) 382-9258
  • Catering
    Vista 18 supplies in house catering to all of our meeting room and event programs.
  • Private party facilities
    Our "Harbour Room" provides sweeping views of Victoria's inner harbour and the Olympic Peninsula. We can accommodate groups from 12 to 45. Please go to https://vista18.com/reservations/ and fill out the "Group Inquiry Form" at the base of the page and a member of our sales team will be in touch!
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