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A photo of The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room restaurant
1. The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room
4.9
Exceptional(4887)
Price: Expensive
• Regional American (Northwest) • Central Saanich
Booked 63 times today
Enjoy the stunning floral display gardens, plus the restaurant's historic surroundings and contemporary, fresh local foods. Located in the original Butchart family residence, you can experience spectacular views of the Private Garden, the Italian Garden and Tod Inlet. Indulge in Afternoon Tea in our Spring and Summer seasons, or our High Tea which offers more warm savories from October through the winter months. Dinner is served seasonally with a strong presence of local sustainable ingredients. Choose from our award winning showcase of Vancouver Island wines. Enjoy adding to your awareness and appreciation of local grapes and vintners. Please note that admission to The Butchart Gardens is required in order to access The Dining Room Restaurant. Our current admission rates are at www.butchartgardens.com
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2. The Arbutus Room at Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa
4.1
Excellent(361)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Canadian • Central Saanich
Booked 12 times today
*Guests 16+* Victoria's premier oceanfront dining destination, exclusively for guests aged 16 and older, situated at the stunning Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa, just 20 minutes from downtown Victoria. Immerse yourself in the warmth of our crackling fireplace or unwind on our heated seaside patios. Experience a fresh take on Pacific Rim cuisine, crafted from seasonally inspired ingredients sourced from the ocean and cultivated locally on Vancouver Island. Delight in a tempting array of flavors, colors, and textures, perfectly complemented by the finest wines from British Columbia and around the world.Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week. Head Chef: Aaron TurnerChef De Cuisine: Kelley StoreyDirector of Food & Beverage: Adam AmesAssistant Director/Sommelier of Food & Beverage: Adriano Cartuliares
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3. Alpina Restaurant at Villa Eyrie Resort
4.7
Exceptional(2052)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary European • Victoria
Booked 6 times today
Alpina Restaurant is firmly one of Vancouver Island's best restaurants and a real foodie destination.  Recently, voted top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in Canada by Open Table Guests. Building upon the German heritage of our executive chefs and their extensive culinary training throughout Europe, our cuisine eloquently infuses traditional ingredients and preparation methods from the Alpine regions of Italy, Germany, France and Switzerland.  Elevate your perspective on the foods that have come to embody European inspired West Coast dining at the one and only, Alpina Restaurant at Villa Eyrie Resort.Boasting unforgettable views of the Saanich Inlet and Finlayson Arm from nearly every table, we strive to make every dining experience as unique as the flavours found in the traditional European kitchens of our ancestors. 
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4. Glo Restaurant + Lounge
4.6
Exceptional(3831)
Price: Moderate
• Regional American (Northwest) • Victoria
Booked 58 times today
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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5. Fireside Grill
4.6
Exceptional(1412)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Canadian • Victoria
Booked 31 times today
Fireside Grill is a local favorite, in a lovingly restored heritage Tudor estate, offering farm-to-table cuisine, extensive wine and beverage selections, and a unique ambiance featuring several indoor and outdoor fireplaces.Nestled in a grove of wild oak trees, and meticulously maintained gardens, Fireside Grill is located only 10 minutes drive from the downtown core and offers a distinctly Victorian dining experience. Check out our local favorites and our Farm to Table Dinner Menu coming this summer. Fireside Grill has been voted by Readers Choice of Victoria - Times Colonist awards in 2018-24 for Best Fine Dining, Brunch, Patio, and Happy Hour patio as well! Open year-round for Weekend Brunch, Lunch, Happy Hour, and Dinner, Fireside Grill is the perfect venue for a romantic meal, a small group gathering, or a private party!
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6. Med Grill
4.6
Exceptional(840)
Price: Moderate
• Regional American (Northwest) • Victoria
Booked 22 times today
The heritage site of the old Saanich Municipal Hall, is where the Med Grill calls home.At 100 years old, the building holds generations of memories and history which we proudly showcase in the hallways of our restaurant. Committed to serving our community, we have been a local Victoria favourite since we opened in 1997.We carefully infused our style of chic yet cozy west-coast vibe with the delicious flavours of the Mediterranean.Whether cozy by the fire in the fall, or patio parties in the sunshine, we are sure you will love it here at Med Grill!
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7. Callisto
4.5
Awesome(528)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Victoria
Booked 4 times today
Callisto at The Westin Bear Mountain celebrates Pacific North West ingredients. Our relationships with local farmers allow us to create dishes that nourish your soul and body. Callisto is nestled in the mountains overlooking the lush landscape of Vancouver Island with views as far as Mt. Baker. Callisto has an open contemporary dining atmosphere with a seasonal patio that opens onto nature's doorstep. Enjoy signature cocktails from Serip Bar, where each drink is made just for you, or let our sommelier choose a wine from the carefully curated wine list. Two-hour parking for all restaurant guests. Please present a picture of your paid parking ticket for credit.Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day from 7am to 9:30pm. Breakfast: 7am - 10:30am (Mon - Fri); Brunch 7am - 12pm (Sat, Sun, holidays); Lunch 11:30am - 2pm (Mon - Fri), 12pm - 2:30pm (Sat, Sun, holidays); Dinner: 5pm - 9:30pm (daily). SERIP Bar 11am - 9:30pm
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8. Atelier by Matt Jackson
4.7
Exceptional(405)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Sidney
Booked 7 times today
Atelier by Matt Jackson | Elevated Dining In Sidney. Marrying approachable elegance with hand-crafted cocktails, a global wine list, and an evocative dining experience, Atelier features French-inspired cuisine informed by the fresh and hyper-local ingredients of the Saanich Peninsula and surrounding areas. We are fortunate on Vancouver Island to have some of the most incredible organic and local producers in the country and access to some of the world’s best fish and seafood. At Atelier, we draw inspiration from our local producers, fisherman, and farmers to serve you the freshest ingredients.
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9. The Canadian Brewhouse - Uptown
4.1
Excellent(384)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Victoria
Booked 7 times today
Please Note: THIS IS A RESERVATION FOR DINING - NOT BOWLING.To book bowling please visit - https://www.opentable.ca/r/bowling-at-the-canadian-brewhouse-uptown-victoria?corrid=d8c8655ed96c46c59ea4b1ca70ebfde8&avt=eyJ2IjoyLCJtIjoxLCJwIjowLCJzIjowLCJuIjowfQ&p=2&sd=2023-04-26T01%3A00%3A00Our one-of-a-kind Canadian themed sports bar & grill has an extensive menu of appetizers, entrees, drinks and amazing specials every night of the week. You’ll note our Canadian decor starts right when you walk up to our huge Inukshuk at our doors and continues throughout the restaurant in a “cheeky” Canadian fashion. We promise, when you come to The Canadian Brewhouse, you’ll instantly feel at home, because our house is your house…only we have way more TVs! You won’t find a better selection of screens anywhere for the sports you love! We even provide tabletop speakers for those nights when multiple sports and teams are playing.
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10. Kinu
4.7
Exceptional(62)
Price: Moderate
• Global, International • Victoria
Booked 3 times today
Kinu is an Indian-tapas concept blending Indian flavours and global cuisine in an elevated setting. The menu features treasures from all over India bringing you authentic regional cuisines presented in an upscale manner, along with dishes from all over the globe with subtle hint of Indian flair. A few stand out global dishes on the menu are a Pakora Gnocchi, The Whipped Goat Cheese & Naan and a Chinese-Inspired Orange Chicken known as the Kinu Chicken. Additionally, you will find unique craft cocktails created by local female mixologist Raven Dales. For more info & content visit www.kinuvictoria.ca or check us out at @flavoursofkinu on Instagram.

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