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Home » Travel » Canada » Victoria BC

Victoria BC Restaurants to check out

Published: Jan 23, 2015 · This post may contain affiliate links

Victoria BC is a food town! Everyone we talked to mentioned their favorite restaurant or cocktail lounge. Check out these great Victoria BC Restaurants!

 

Jam Cafe Sign

Contents

  • Great Victoria BC Restaurants to check out
    • Jam Cafe
    • Bengal Lounge at the Fairmont Empress
    • Tea at the Fairmont Empress
    • Dining at Butchart Gardens
    • Cafe Brio
    • AURA Waterfront Restaurant at the Inn at Laurel Point
    • Additional Canada Travel Resources

Great Victoria BC Restaurants to check out

It was hard to decide where to eat with all of the restaurant options available.

We went with the places that we were told about multiple times during our visit

Blog Pulled Pork Pancakes and a Ceasar Jam Cafe Victoria BC

Jam Cafe

The Jam Cafe is worth the wait! If there happens to be a line out the door don't worry it is well worth it!

John had the pulled pork pancakes which sound like a really weird combination but it worked! I had the grilled macaroni and cheese sandwich and it was pure comfort food.

Oh and don't forget to order a Ceasars with house-made sugar bacon garnish. You will not be disappointed

Blog Royal Boulevardier at the Bengal Lounge Victoria BC

Bengal Lounge at the Fairmont Empress

The Bengal Lounge draws inspiration from Queen Victoria's role as the Empress of India. The lounge offers a wide variety of cocktail and martini options including their signature drinks the Bengal Tiger, Hemingway Special, Ivory Hunter, and Tigertini.

The lounge is incredibly comfortable to relax in and enjoy a great meal during your trip to Victoria. Give yourself more than enough time to just enjoy the Bengal Lounge and the views of the waterfront.

Blog seating at Afternoon Tea at The Empress Victoria BC

Tea at the Fairmont Empress

While you may not think of sitting down for tea as a complete meal the Tea at the Fairmont Empress will surprise you.

With a selection of sweet treats, Empress scones, and sandwiches you will not leave hungry from the Empress Tea.

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Dining at Butchart Gardens

Butchart Gardens offers a variety of restaurant options including a coffee shop, casual dining, and sit-down fine dining. The sit down fine dining is exceptional and well worth visiting!

You can see our review of our visit to Butchart Gardens and their fine dining restaurant.

Cafe Brio

Cafe Brio offers an amazing variety of meal choices in a comfortable upscale restaurant.

The walls are decorated in art that is definitely eye-catching. The menu focuses on regional products with a focus on flavors.

Blog View from Aura At The Inn at Laurel Point

AURA Waterfront Restaurant at the Inn at Laurel Point

I wish I had photos to share with you of the amazing meal we enjoyed at AURA. Sadly it was so good we dived right into it and forgot to take pictures.

The restaurant has seating for 77 right on the waterfront. The views of Victoria's inner harbor are stunning.

Chef Takashi Ito recently joined AURA and has created a menu that blends Japanese and European flavors with fresh local ingredients. AURA is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and was recently awarded the top 10 restaurants in Canada by Where Magazine.

Victoria also offers a self-guided Ale Trail that includes Canoe Brew Pub, Spinnakers Gastro Brew Pub, and Swans Suite Hotel.

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Royal BC Museum - Victoria

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Check out all of our Victoria BC Travel Guides 

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About Tammilee

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  1. The Butchart Gardens

    February 10, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    Thank you for the inclusion Tammilee - you are right, there are great choices for dining out in Victoria - we are blessed with a 'foodie' culture for sure! ^Scott

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      February 13, 2015 at 8:47 am

      Scott,
      We loved dining at Butchart Gardens! We can't wait to visit again this summer and see the gardens in full bloom.

      Reply
  2. Stacey- Travel Blogger

    January 27, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    That food looks amazing! I would love to go to one of these!

    Reply
  3. Amy Desrosiers

    January 26, 2015 at 8:28 am

    Wow, everything looks so darn good there! I love the atmosphere too!

    Reply
  4. Tiffany (A Mom's Take)

    January 26, 2015 at 8:27 am

    Wow, that food looks really yum! I want to eat at Jam!

    Reply
  5. Ellen Christian

    January 26, 2015 at 8:08 am

    The Bengal Lounge at the Fairmont Empress looks just gorgeous. I'll definitely stop there the next time I'm in the area.

    Reply
  6. Scott

    January 26, 2015 at 7:03 am

    We've never been to BC but wish to visit there someday. In the summer though...no way we're going up there in the winter!

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    • Laura muise

      August 12, 2016 at 3:43 am

      Victoria is very mild in the winter. We haven't had snow in two years and we even have palm trees! No joke!

      Reply
  7. Anne

    January 26, 2015 at 6:35 am

    Wow, so many great restaurants! The AURA Waterfront looks amazing, what a great view to enjoy while you eat.

    Reply

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