Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Victoria

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Updated December 05, 2024

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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!

Top review

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

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!

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Dani

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Excellent!! Food, service, ambience all top notch. Wish I could give more stars!

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Saanich

4.6

4.6 (3355)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

Victoria

About the restaurant

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime rib is a Keg specialty, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with special Keg spices. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood, memorable appetizers, crisp salads… and decadent desserts. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. You'll find a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere accompanied by a fun and up-scale bar setting where guests can enjoy an excellent wine list, signature Keg martinis, and fresh squeezed juice cocktails.

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Michael

Dined 5 days ago

Service was timely and pleasant while the food met all expectations. The prime rib was delicious and flavourful while the filet mignon was cooked perfectly.

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Earls Kitchen + Bar - Victoria

4.6

4.6 (773)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

American

Victoria

About the restaurant

Welcome to Earls Victoria, on historic Government Street, just steps away from the picturesque harbour. This location, nestled in Bay Centre Mall, offers the perfect spot to unwind and soak up the vibrant atmosphere. Indulge in the delightful flavours of our daily features, Happy Hour, late-night Happy Hour, and weekend Brunch Happy Hour while enjoying the sunshine on our inviting summer patio. Whether you're seeking a quick bite or a leisurely meal, Earls Victoria is the ideal destination to savour delicious food and create lasting memories. Join us and experience the best of Victoria's culinary scene. Your table is ready. We can't wait to see you!

Additional Parking: Paid Parkade - free after 6:00 PM + Paid street parking - free after 8:00 PM

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Jill

Dined 4 days ago

Earls has a great atmosphere, the lighting is good and the noise/music level is low so you can have conversations with the people at your table and hear the staff! We were treated very well and since we were celebrating a birthday, there were deserts for the table at the end. It was very lovely! Heather took excellent care of us. thanks!

Glo Restaurant + Lounge

4.6

4.6 (3632)

CAN$30 and under

Northwest

Victoria

About the restaurant

Visit Glo for exceptional 180° views of the Selkirk waterway. Be surrounded by a fun, social atmosphere with close proximity to downtown. Locals & visitors enjoy our contemporary menu & curated cocktail list using fresh, inventive ingredients. Our happy hour & late night menu offers one of the best locations to dine with value.

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Nadine

Dined 2 days ago

The ambience and decorations for Christmas were lovely. Our waiter who we have had before and has worked there for three years was excellent.

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Popular dish

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

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LEMON PEPPER CALAMARI

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BEEF TENDERLOIN CARPACCIO

Boom + Batten

4.6

4.6 (4581)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Victoria

About the restaurant

With its perfect view of the inner harbour, Boom + Batten’s elevated casual dining offers guests an approachable culinary experience. Influenced and inspired by our Pacific Northwest surroundings, our culinary & beverage team delivers an inventive menu using the best ingredients on the market.

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Mary

Dined 5 days ago

Ambience, service & food exceptional. Always look forward to dates here.

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New Year's Eve at Boom + Batten!

Bin 4 Burger Lounge - Saanich

4.6

4.6 (228)

CAN$30 and under

Burgers

Victoria

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bin 4 Burger Lounge - Saanich Location!

Serving up gourmet burgers, our plates feature international flavours and local ingredients. From our Greek isles-inspired burger to the red-hot spiciness of The Angry Bull, there’s a burger for every palate.
Dive into our hand made onion rings or fresh cut fries, paired with our famous house made aiolis. Wash it down with a local libation, from craft beer to local wine. Our burgers are about what goes on, beside, and down with them.

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OleVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Good food and fast service. Always make a reservation thru Open Table to make sure I don’t have to wait.

LURE Restaurant + Bar, Delta Ocean Pointe Resort

4.5

4.5 (963)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

International

Victoria

About the restaurant

With spectacular waterfront views of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, LURE brings a taste of Lively, Fresh, Local to Victoria’s dining scene, and a fresh take on a hotel restaurant. Our Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Dinner menus feature Chef Curtis Toth's delicious twist on classic sharing plates and entrees, using the freshest finds from Vancouver Island’s back yard. Menus showcase the unique culinary diversity that is sourced from local growers, artisan food and beverage producers.
Opening in November, your exclusive winter wonderland inspired dining dome awaits! Dine under the twinkling lights and enjoy our deliciously crafted exclusive WinterLURE menu.
Daily drink features and happy hour 3-6.

Top review

Stacey

Dined 3 days ago

We had a wonderful lunch! I was concierge there many years ago and very special to be back!

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Experience

Christmas dinner in LURE - $109 4 Course

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 Dec 14, 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

Milestones Grill + Bar - Victoria

4.4

4.4 (1299)

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.

Please note, we will do our very best to accommodate requests for specific seating but we cannot guarantee them. We do not accept reservations for our patio, but if it available upon arrival you are welcome to it!

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Darrell

Dined 5 days ago

Well it was excellent , from the start just sitting the table was perfect . Service was great , drinks took a little long but it was busy . Food came out fast , hot and delicious . The only hiccup was a steak knife that we had to ask twice for other then that they a great job for dinner for the 5 of us

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