Horsing Around Victoria

Glo Restaurant & Lounge

Casual, yet sophisticated dishes, an appealing appetizer menu, and a killer cocktail list served indoors in Glo’s sophisticated, modern dining room, or outdoors on their scenic patio looking over the Gorge Waterway. Great for business lunches, date nights, or hanging out with friends late into the evening. A few minutes north of downtown but well worth the trip. Highly recommended.

Wheelies Motorcycle Cafe

Wheelies is one of a kind – a custom motorcycle shop with an in house café serving surprisingly good food and drink at reasonable prices. The café menu is small & meticulously crafted: five sandwiches, three sides, and one dessert, and the drink menu similarly small but sophisticated. Wheelies also features live local punk, and rock’n’roll shows on weekends plus brunch to cure your hangover on Sunday mornings. Located in an industrial part of town Wheelies proves that sometimes, in order to find the good stuff, you need to venture off the beaten path.

Ferris’ Grill & Garden Patio

Ferris’s has many menu items revered by locals as classics. Comfort food like chicken penne soup, classic burgers and fries, and poutine sit alongside more sophisticated fare such as oysters, seafood pastas, reasonably priced cocktails, and locally crafted beers. With a charming patio in the back for al fresco summer dining and a cozy brick interior for the rainy season, it’s always a good time of year to head to Ferris’. And considering the quality and quantity of food provided, even a cheap chicken like Pete has to agree that Ferris’s downstairs is a bargain.

Rebar Modern Food

Fantastic vegetarian eatery that even omnivores will love. Decadent, fresh and flavourful meals, drinks and desserts. When we are in the mood for delicious food that feels good to eat we head to Rebar.

Aura Waterfront Restaurant

A romantic room with contemporary design and a killer view . Seafood and locally sourced ingredients with a playful Japanese twist. A great destination to bring your seafood loving friends for a special treat.

Pagliacci’s

Hearty New York style Italian/American cuisine just like mama used to make. Lively atmosphere & friendly servers. Great bread, fantastic deserts, amazing value. One of Victoria’s longest serving & best eateries.

The Marina Restaurant

The perfect spot to bring out of town friends to sample the island’s bounty or celebrate a special occasion. Sip classic cocktails and feast on meticulously prepared seafood while taking in the perfect ocean view.

Canoe Brewpub

Canoe’s stunning patio is the ultimate spot to enjoy fine craft beer on a summer afternoon. On cooler days step inside and enjoy the stunning brick and timber architecture and live music on weekends.