Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar

Name: Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar
Address: 536 Yates St, Victoria, BC, Canada, V8W 1K8
Telephone: (250) 360-1824 ext. 1
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

824 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

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Located in one of Victoria's oldest buildings, Ferris' Upstairs Seafood And Oyster Bar presents deeply coloured wooden floors and rich brick walls accented by candlelight.

Featuring the best in fresh seafood from our local waters, and premium steaks from Alberta. It's a great place to lounge and enjoy what Vancouver Island has to offer. Small plates and large, our menu changes weekly based on the best in available produce and season.

We boast an extensive wine list from Europe, California and Canada. Six rotating craft beers on tap and carefully curated cocktails featuring local spirits and house made ingredients.

Seafood, meat, vegetarian and vegan options available. Kids welcome.

Located in the heart of downtown Victoria. Regularly named one of the best seafood restaurants in town, we offer a romantic setting perfect for date nights, special occasions and casual dinners. Tapas available from our neighbouring tapas bar Perro Negro on the weekends.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 20, 2023

11:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(250) 360-1824 ext. 1

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Steak
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(250) 360-1824 ext. 1
Website
http://www.ferrisoysterbar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Leon McIntyre
Private party contact
dave@ferrisoysterbar.com: (250) 360-1824 ext. 1

Location
536 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1K8
Neighbourhood
Victoria
Cross Street
Located on lower Yates Street between Government and Wharf.
Parking Details
Street parking, parking lot directly opposite
Public Transit
Multiple transit stops in the surrounding blocks.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Fresh Shucked Oysters
house mignonette, lemon, tabasco
- each$3.50
- One Dozen$38.00
Vodka & Oysters$55.00
one dozen fresh shucked oysters, horseradish infused vodka
Champagne & Oysters$78.00
one dozen fresh shucked oysters, two glasses of taittinger champagne
Trio of Baked Oysters$20.50
chorizo cream, parsley, paprika; rockefeller - spinach, green onion, butter, pernod; chermoula butter, cilantro, lemon

Snacks

Bacon Wrapped Dates with Ermite Blue$6.50
Daily Olives$7.00
Chorizo Puffs with Rosemary Honey$8.00
Fried Smelts with Squid Ink Aioli$8.00

Smaller Plates

Roasted Cauliflower Salad$19.00
prosciutto, capers, mint, hazelnets, pecorino, vinaigrette
Steamed Local Shellfish$19.50
grilled bread, white wine, tomato, shallot
Tuna Crudo$19.50
aji amarillo, crispy leek, soy, sesame
Hokkaido Scallops$21.00
chorizo, gremolata, leek puree, preserved lemon crema
Burrata$19.50
pistou, cucumber, hazelnuts, basil
Grilled Humboldt Squid$19.00
evoo, salmorejo, black olive vinaigrette
House Smoked Trout$21.50
greens, bacon, apple, lemon vinaigrette, walnuts
Lamb Spring Roll$19.50
parsley, celeriac remoulade, green onion, radish

Main Dishes

Charred Broccolini$28.50
black bean hummus, muhammara, fried halloumi, hazelnuts, garlic
Clam Linguine$29.00
local clams, leeks, pine nuts, bacon, cream
Sockeye Salmon$33.00
garganelli, puttanesca, olive, red pepper, caviar butter sauce
Ling Cod$30.00
pistachio, white bean ragout, mushrooms, manilla clams, parsley sauce
Duck Breast$35.00
potato latka, sautéed spinach, red wine demi, skirlie
Bouillabaisse$31.00
local fish & shellfish, tomato fennel broth, parsley, saffron aioli, grilled bread
Sablefish$35.00
hokkaido scallops, pork and shrimp dumpling, red curry, bok choy
Beef Striploin$45.00
grass fed organic beef, herb smashed potatoes, bourguignon, confit carrot, bacon crumble

What 824 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Vancouver / British Columbia
Seafood
Victoria
Best Food
Victoria
Best Service
Victoria
Innovative
Victoria
Healthy
Victoria
Hot spot
Victoria
Neighbourhood gem
Victoria
Romantic
Victoria
Good for special occasions

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AngP
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Service was great. Being from Vancouver, was a lovely night. Can’t wait to come back. Thank you.
f
foodlover73
Vancouver
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience4
The ambience and service were great. The food tasted good but the portions were very small and very overpriced for what you got.
DW
DonaldW
San Diego
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
Lamb spring roll was like a lamb chimichanga. No vegetables. Misrepresented. Way too heavy. My wife’s a chef. She agreed. Otherwise…. Oysters great. Clams and pasta good. Cocktails on point. Service excellent. Not at the top of my return list.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Pleasantly greeted and led to table. Noise level was good as there are only three tables in the back. Service was excellent and food was great. Highly recommend the sablefish in coconut red curry sauce. We will be back. Thank you!
NV
NVcouple
Vancouver
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
This is a restaurant that we have enjoyed over the years. Not as good as we remember this time around. Maybe we are just grouchy old seniors but having a server that is trying too hard to be your friend is not what we are looking for when we go out to eat. The food could only be described as OK. Oysters did not seem to be fresh (maybe they had been sitting around before being served) and the fish was not cooked by a chef that was passionate about fish. Altogether a rather ordinary dining experience at an establishment that we have really enjoyed in the past.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome place to bring someone on a date or for really any occasion. Make sure that said person like seafood though.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My partner and have an 11 month old. This was A very rare date night out and we chose Ferris because it simply doesn’t disappoint ~ever. Period. Simply put, One of Victoria’s best!
SB
SusanBSusan
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great selection of food👍 Great service! Good ambience.
MC
MartinC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our service was absolutely first class. Our server was very attentive to all our needs and very positive.
SH
SueH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice dining experience. Very tasty food. Excellent service. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for a nice place to eat.
TS
TyneS
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food and experience in a long time.. we’ll prices, great portions!
LK
LarryK
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent. The food, the service, the seating setup; even the music. The price was good value.
C
Cara
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated our baby moon here last night. Was a great evening out. Great service and really enjoyable to share a bunch of small plates. Our favourite was the grilled Humbolt squid dish.
G
Garyb
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were outstanding. We were there for a Valentines Day dinner. It was a great choice and made for one of our best experiences dining out. Gary and Claire
S
Sandy
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent server! Food was great until the Crene Brûlée was served cold
DD
DavidD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were the Dennis party of four upstairs. We had the same server as our previous visit. She is truly outstanding and has a great personality. She makes a dining experience there amazing !!
V
Valkrie
Vancouver
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
We enjoyed our meal immensely ! The staff were friendly and the food was very good. We tried the Dione around menu and it was good, but I think next time we will order from the regular menu!
VG
VictorG
Vancouver
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s always good ! Never fails to impress! Had the dine around menu last night, absolutely delicious. I’ve heard a few people say the service is slow, I myself would say its relaxed. If you want great food, great service and a great atmosphere this is the place. Oh ya start off with the amazing Fanny Bay oysters !
a
amyisbusy
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good dine-around menu. We enjoyed our dinnner and drinks. Thank you!
HM
HowardM
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Wonderful choices on menu. Prompt and friendly service
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience4
I think they have twondiffenr
OT
OpenTable Diner
Edmonton
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fabulous dinner! Service and food were exceptional!
AP
AudraP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food and service were excellent. However, it was a little disappointed that our table request cannot be accommodated.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, lovely staff, and the food was amazing, was a little dark though but the ambience was great
TH
TaraH
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and super accommodating! Highly recommend, will return again.
MG
MaryG
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The grilled Humboldt squid was excellent, drinks were nicely made and the service was quick, friendly and smart. The oysters were okay but seemed lacking in liquid
H
lindaH
Vancouver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our favorite place for seafood in Victoria. I have never had to complain about anything here. The happy hour specials are an exceptional deal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect - great food, drinks, service in a special location.
JO
JimO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the special Holiday dinner menu which was excellent with very good choices available for each of the three courses.
JP
JeanP
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience2
Bouillibase was disappointing .. clams the size of peas , mussels not much larger .. little flavour and small portion . Is it inflation ?? Not in a hurry to return
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional service Really good food and a fun spot.
A
Andel
Seattle
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed this restaurant very much. Our server was very nice and knowledgeable. The food is excellent, with creative combinations. My only wish is that our dinners were warmer when served. The “background” music could be a bit softer. That said, this is a very attractive place, and we will go again!
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2muchsolittletime
Vancouver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Happy Hour Oysters till 6. Best to have reservation.
JM
JohnM
Vancouver
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Excellent service in a laid back ambience. Food very tasty and well presented. All round a pleasant experience for birthday celebration by two oldies.
BJ
BigJohn
Vancouver
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely evening was had with a celebratory 🥂 happy hour with scrumptious 😋 appetizers followed by an amazing dinner 🍽 of squash salad and linguini with clams . Thank you for having us Ferris', we will join you again soon! 😀
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Honeymoon dinner, this place was fantastic! We will definitely come back when we are in the area again! Excellent seafood and steak!
AR
ARay
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience as usual. ALL the food was amazing and the service was excellent. Thanks for making my 40th birthday dinner a night to remember! Not gonna wait long before I’m back.
K
Kate
Vancouver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Been there before and it was so much better will definitely try again but the food was just ok this time. The duck was a bit dry. The short rib was tasty enough but not up to the usual par
CG
CGcg
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Was there for a fund raiser. Was a fun evening to help out others
CW
ClairWakes
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Welcoming, attentive staff, pleasant ambience, very tasty food, particularly the braised beef with potato pave, and the chocolate pave desert was delicious.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (250) 360-1824 ext. 1.

Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 824 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 20, 2023

11:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(250) 360-1824 ext. 1

Other options

Google Map for Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar

536 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1K8

Additional information

Cross Street
Located on lower Yates Street between Government and Wharf.
Neighbourhood
Victoria
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Street parking, parking lot directly opposite
Public Transit
Multiple transit stops in the surrounding blocks.
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Leon McIntyre
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ferrisoysterbar.com/
Phone number
(250) 360-1824 ext. 1
Private party contact
dave@ferrisoysterbar.com: (250) 360-1824 ext. 1

Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Clam Linguine

Bouillabaisse

Tuna Crudo

Oysters

Fresh Shucked Oysters

Vodka & Oysters$55.00

Champagne & Oysters$78.00

Trio of Baked Oysters$20.50

Snacks

Bacon Wrapped Dates with Ermite Blue$6.50

Daily Olives$7.00

Chorizo Puffs with Rosemary Honey$8.00

Fried Smelts with Squid Ink Aioli$8.00

Smaller Plates

Roasted Cauliflower Salad$19.00

Steamed Local Shellfish$19.50

Tuna Crudo$19.50

Hokkaido Scallops$21.00

Burrata$19.50

Grilled Humboldt Squid$19.00

House Smoked Trout$21.50

Lamb Spring Roll$19.50

Main Dishes

Charred Broccolini$28.50

Clam Linguine$29.00

Sockeye Salmon$33.00

Ling Cod$30.00

Duck Breast$35.00

Bouillabaisse$31.00

Sablefish$35.00

Beef Striploin$45.00

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Does Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar restaurant rated?

Is Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

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