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Boom + Batten, Victoria, BC

Boom + Batten

4.6
4.6
3426 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Regional American (Northwest)
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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2 people

9:00 p.m.


Booked 78 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Regional American (Northwest), Contemporary Canadian, Global, International

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 9:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (250) 940-5850

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Andrew Lentz

  • Catering

    Coming Soon: keep an eye on our website for details

  • Private party facilities

    Contact reservations@boomandbatten.com for details on private parties, room rentals, catering, etc.

  • Neighbourhood

    Victoria

  • Cross Street

    Kimta Street- Songhees Waterfront

  • Parking Details

    Ample FREE on street parking available within close proximity.

  • Public Transit

    Hop on board the Harbour Ferry- stops right beside us!

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,426 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Regional American (Northwest)

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Most Booked

  • Victoria

    Best Overall

  • Victoria

    Best Service

  • Victoria

    Best Ambience

  • Victoria

    Great for brunch

  • Victoria

    Innovative

  • Victoria

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Victoria

    Hot spot

  • Victoria

    Great for fine wines

  • Victoria

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Victoria

    Great for scenic views

  • Victoria

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Victoria

    Most Booked

  1. BarbR

    Vancouver

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Wine menu was disappointing. Out of Cloudy Bay and subbing in for a sub standard one for same price. That's just wrong. Out of Strongbow. Another one but can't recall. Drink order took way too long. Short staffed to just one bartender. Even food took too long. Servers were pleasant.

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  2. TimD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We enjoyed our dinner emensely. The service was excellent and the food superb.

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  3. HeatherT

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    I enjoy taking friends and family to the Boom and Batten over the years. In particular the servers are outstanding, yesterday is a good example. Solicitous - appearing just when you need them. Must be some extra sensory thing!! My avocado toast was different and delicious. My friend's bowl which was not a bowl was OK.

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  4. debbiem

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great view, excellent service. Catt was our server. Will be back for sure

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  5. Carolina

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Fancy restaurant. The service is really good and the food is great

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  6. Impact

    Seattle

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    It was an excellent meal and great ambiance and view as the boat which blocked the view for so long, then returned is now gone. Great service and one of my favourite places to dine. As they change chefs some of the menu items disappear and some of the items change so best to ask.

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  7. Marilyn

    Vancouver

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Our server was a delight! The Burrata Salad was one of the best I’ve had, with the addition of roasted rhubarb. Bravo chef!

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  8. CherylO

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very spacious restaurant on the harbour in Victoria. It was a beautiful day with lovely views. The food was very good and we had desserts, but they were a bit underwhelming. The service was incredibly good and all the servers look like they love to work there and enjoy what they are doing. Would definitely go back.

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  9. WalterC

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great views and food reasonably price. We will be back

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  10. AllanS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Food was very good, service above average. Reservation was made a week in advance so would have appreciated a window table. (Especially as one was available.) Would definitely return

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  11. LornaC

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Happy hour was good value for money in a very enjoyable atmosphere.

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  12. OutNAbout

    Exclusive

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing time once again, my go to for out of town guests . The B & B never disappoints. Thank you so much for the dependable, classy and most enjoyable visits. Looking forward to next time!

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  13. KatrinaJ

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow, what a beautiful place! Atmosphere, view, food, service, all of the above exceeded my expectations! And a great happy hour.

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  14. Bryce

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tremendous venue & lunch! Thank you for your hospitality.

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  15. DianeG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, view and overall service. Would highly recommend and we will definitely go again when in Victoria.

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  16. StevenJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Food and service at the table as very good but the only issue we ever have is the front of house, we had a reservation and tell the staff our names and three of them talk to each other and completely ignored us for about 3 minutes. We ask if there’s a problem and don’t get any response, it was just embarrassing for us and the three members of staff who didn’t have a clue what was going on.

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  17. saskiae

    Vancouver

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love happy hour at the Boom and Batten, we enjoyed a bottle of wine, some delicious fries, prawn and pesto flatbread and the Chili Chicken. Our server was polite and there just when we needed him. The view is amazing. I love the crystal water glasses. All of the special touches make a visit to the Boom and Batten so wonderful.

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  18. CrystalB

    Vancouver

    21 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Sadly we were disappointed with our experience. The pizza had overcooked prosciutto with limp and wilted arugula on top that looked like it had been under the warming lights for awhile. Although the Falafel bowl was tasty, only 3 falafels smaller than golf balls came with the dish which was a lot of lettuce with a few radishes and chickepeas. The kitchen seemed overwhelmed and the appetizer took one hour to arrive.

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  19. BillS

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The views are stellar from any seat in the main dining area, and even when they are really busy and a bit slower, the service and ambience works. The food is always impressive and their wine list has a good cross section of options by the glass. Definitely a great place to bring out of towners for an "on the Harbour" experience and a great meal to boot.

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  20. FoodObsessed

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic, as always! Happy Hour menu is always a hit!

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  21. JenniferE

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We brought some out of town visitors to B+B and they were very impressed with the whole experience.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always. The new menu items are so delicious, the new chef is already doing such a wonderful job!!

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  23. ShawnN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    My wood fired pizza was overdone, burnt in too many places.

    Boom + BattenResponded on June 1, 2023Hello Shawn, thank you for taking the time to review us. I will pass your feedback along to the Chef team. Please know that this is not the Boom + Batten standard for our beautiful forno pizzas, and we hope you will try us again very soon. Thank you, again!

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  24. MaxineW

    Manitoba

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent visit for lunch with friends from Quebec - they loved the spectacular location and we all very much enjoyed our lunch, savouring appetizers, mussels, meat, pasta and salad with a great bottle of wine. Attentive and very friendly service and delicious food.

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  25. VikkiC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a beautiful experience here for lunch. When I made the reservation, I mentioned that it was to celebrate a birthday and we were given the best table for us - great view, quiet, spacious - it felt very special. We were greeted with smiles by the hosts as we walked in and Johanna our waitress was incredible. She was perfect, light, friendly, professional, knowledgable, an absolute ray of joy. She totally made our day. The food was all prepared with a lot of care and attention to detail and it all tasted great. It was really nice to have a good selection of non-alcoholic sparking wines etc. Everything about the restaurant at lunch is a pleasure. It's elegant, cheerful, light, spacious and without any sense of being rushed or of being just another table. We'll definitely go back and would totally recommend it. Thank you all of you for making our lunch a wonderful experience.

    Boom + BattenResponded on June 1, 2023Hi Vikki, thank you for taking the time to leave a glowing review. It is excellent to know that the food, beverages, atmosphere, and service were all top-notch. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed every aspect of your visit, and we will pass your lovely words onto Johanna. We cannot wait for your next visit!

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  26. SuzanneK

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    I’d prefer that the host didn’t greet me by informing me there is another reservation coming in almost 2 hours after mine. Could the staff just focus on welcoming each guest? We were done in an hour but if the restaurant has a problem with diners lingering for two plus hours, perhaps a notice regarding time limits could be added to the reservation process? We were celebrating our 30th anniversary but even though I had indicated in my notes that we were celebrating an anniversary, it was never mentioned. The food was very good and that may entice us to return, but I’m not feeling much appreciation at this point.

    Boom + BattenResponded on June 1, 2023Hello Suzanne, thank you for your email. We appreciate your feedback regarding the hosts' communication of time restrictions. When you book on OpenTable, there is a message to the right of the screen outlining all of our time restrictions for each party size. I would like to apologize that your anniversary was never acknowledged, and I will be following up with our Restaurant Director regarding proper protocol for special occasions! We hope you will give us another try soon. Thank you!

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  27. AlisonB

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    excellent food, lovely venue, unobtrusive service, but music a little too loud for us to enjoy a quiet, private conversation.

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  28. VivianS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The server was amazing . I found the food to be just passable . Nothing to rave about

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    I have been to boom and batten a few times before and the food is always amazing! Service wasn’t very good last night either. There were a few times where we sat waiting for the waitress to come back to our table. Overall it was still good just slightly disappointing service!

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  30. Jazzylove

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a lovey experience. Not overly large portions which was nice as there was no waste. I would take my family again.

    Boom + BattenResponded on June 1, 2023Hello there, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review!

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  31. ShellyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Beautiful view. Love the fish and chips. Nice ambiance. Will be telling all my friends what a great place to go. Thank you so much 😊. Can’t wait to go again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

    Boom + BattenResponded on June 1, 2023Hi Shelly, thank you for the incredible review. We love to hear that we left our mark, and we cannot wait to see you again soon!

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  32. Greatfood

    Edmonton

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We all enjoyed our brunch very much! Two had the short rib hash and declared it excellent! One had eggs Benny and shared it was the best hollandaise sauce ever! And one full breakfast with all components declared as excellent as well! Really great service, food that’s some of the best we’ve had in Victoria and a view that is outstanding! Couldn’t ask for more!

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  33. SandraH

    Victoria

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Thank you for bringing the hash browns BACK! What a pleasant surprise.... Please keep them.... The falafel salad was delish.....better than ever!

    Boom + BattenResponded on June 1, 2023Hello Sandra, thank you for reviewing us. We are THRILLED that our famous hash browns are back and better than ever. Thanks again!

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  34. DavidC

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They didn’t mind substituting lentils for gnocchi so I could have the Arctic Char gluten free. Great service. Book well in advance as this is a very popular restaurant.

    Boom + BattenResponded on June 1, 2023Hello David, thank you for the fabulous review!

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  35. Grandma

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    It was really good. There were not enough gluten-free options for my liking, especially since the elk sausage was no longer available. The chef was amazing though, and agreed to make an arctic char gluten-free meal for my mother and myself. It was excellent!

    Boom + BattenResponded on June 1, 2023Hello there, thank you for taking the time to review your most recent visit! We have just launched a new menu this past Tuesday, and we have quite a few new gluten friendly options. We hope you will come by and try them soon!

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  36. DamaraS

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about the place! I heard about it from our home in the okanagon and booked a table for our visit and it did not disappoint ! Food,drinks and service was all amazing!

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  37. BobbiS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    I thought the upper level with views of the whole harbour was excellent, it was my first visit, so that’s the only view I am familiar with. We thought the eggs Benedict was excellent and I enjoyed the seafood chowder, but it wasn’t quite hot enough.

    Boom + BattenResponded on June 1, 2023Hello Bobbi, thank you for reviewing your most recent visit! We have quite the view, and we are thrilled we got to share it with you. I will pass your feedback regarding the chowder on to our Chef team. We hope to see you again soon!

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  38. IsabelW

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful venue with an interesting menu and great service.

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  39. tinyturnertown

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Super bummed that this was such an average experience. The waiter was bored and didn't do a good job of pretending he wasn't. The food was really salty and yet bland. It was a really blah experience. The location is impressive and the room has the potential for fizz and pop... and yet it felt like we were in a Smitty's outside of Edmonton in January. Maybe the staff is tired and needs a break, cause that's what it felt like on a beautiful early summer evening on the water at Boom+Batten.

    Boom + BattenResponded on June 1, 2023Hello there, thank you for taking the time to review us. Firstly, I would like to offer my sincerest apologies for your disappointing visit. I can assure you that what you experienced is not the type of service we pride ourselves on, and it is deeply important to us that our servers are engaged with their guests. I will include the name and email of our Guest Relations Manager below, and please do not hesitate to send her an email providing more details about your visit. Thank you!

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  40. GraemeW

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at this restaurant and it was very impressive. Beautiful design, excellent menu and food quality and the service was outstanding! I don’t live in Victoria but will definitely be back next time I’m in town!

    Boom + BattenResponded on June 1, 2023Hello Graeme, thank you for taking the time to review us! We hope you will pop in to see us again during your next visit to Victoria!

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Boom + Batten using the Order Online button. Boom + Batten also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (250) 940-5850.

Boom + Batten is rated 4.6 stars by 3426 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 p.m.


Booked 78 times today
Google Map for Boom + Batten

Victoria International Marina, 2 Paul Kane Place, Victoria, BC V9A 7M5

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Kimta Street- Songhees Waterfront

  • Neighbourhood

    Victoria

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 9:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Regional American (Northwest), Contemporary Canadian, Global, International

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Ample FREE on street parking available within close proximity.

  • Public Transit

    Hop on board the Harbour Ferry- stops right beside us!

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Andrew Lentz

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (250) 940-5850

  • Catering

    Coming Soon: keep an eye on our website for details

  • Private party facilities

    Contact reservations@boomandbatten.com for details on private parties, room rentals, catering, etc.

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