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Interior - Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar, Victoria, BC

Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.5
4.5
851 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Seafood
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

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 8 times today

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

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Leon McIntyre

  • Private party contact

    dave@ferrisoysterbar.com: (250) 360-1824 ext. 1

  • 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

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What 851 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Seafood

  • Victoria

    Best Food

  • Victoria

    Best Service

  • Victoria

    Innovative

  • Victoria

    Romantic

  • Victoria

    Good for special occasions

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  1. oysterhound

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous oysters. Black cod that melts in your mouth and a sirloin cooked to perfection.
  2. RyanC

    Denver

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Overpriced and small portions. Low quality as well. Do not recommend at all.
  3. Genevieve

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely and intimate setting with outstanding and interesting food and excellent service.
  4. GlobeWalker13

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Small servings. Salmon was over cooked. Assortment of ingredients was tasteless.
  5. Mitzi5

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely time at Ferris oyster bar. The food was delicious. Our server, Lily, made us feel at home. She recommended things that were new to us and quite enjoyable. Lily knew her menu which makes dining so much more fun. We had a series of small plates to share. We will be back!
  6. PhillipT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the Halibut and it was delicious. One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. The almond and orange cake for dessert so yummy!
  7. LarryK

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Upstairs good food, good service, good atmosphere. The happy hour prices are a nice break. We arrived early so we wen to the downstairs facility. We had a half dozen oysters and the mini fish and chip thing. The piece of fish really wasn't. It was a piece of overcooked batter with a hint of fish in it. Service was good and the prices OK so I didn't bother complaining.
  8. SueM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favourite date night spot. Food is always amazing and service is the best. Nothing but good things to say!!
  9. BakerD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every dish we had was on point. Waitress was very helpful and even looked up somewhere nearby for us to get ice cream. 10/10 would recommend.
  10. QCQ1

    Phoenix

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All 4 of us had wonderful meals. Three of us had halibut and it was amazing. Our waitress Audrey was very attentive, offered good suggestions, but not intrusive. We liked everything so much we came back the next night. Audrey came and checked on us even though she was working in a different area. Our new favorite restaurant in Victoria.
  11. Yalezacky

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very good. Would be nice to see additional Seafood pastas on the menu.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Timing was incredibly rushed. Finished oysters as an appetizer and mains showed the second the plate was cleared. At this price point being in and out in 45mins is not a great experience.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful service, very pleasant ambiance and outstanding food. The chicken liver paté is one of the best I have had since moving to Canada.
  14. RocketRon

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Nice crowded restaurant. Excellent food with good service. Similar to downstairs restaurant if can't get in. I've eaten here several times and recommend it.
  15. LarryK

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our second time here and we enjoyed our experience both times. The food was great as was the service and the entire experience. Love the ambience. I don't want to say too many good things or it will be so full we'll never be able to get a table! Just kidding. It's nice to go to a restaurant and to walk away very pleased with the evening.
  16. AngelaH

    Vancouver

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always absolutely perfect with the most interesting and satisfying menu and wine list. Thank you for a wonderful meal!
  17. VesaN

    West Palm Beach

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food. Great atmosphere on second floor. I will go back
  18. JoelB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding! Great cocktails, overall ambience is awesome. Server was very nice and personable. Will be back for sure!
  19. MargaritaC

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The service was friendly and attentive and the food excellent. My only critique is that for both the oysters appetizer and the main course the cava and wine came after the dishes were served.
  20. YVRV6B

    Vancouver

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    This place is definitely a keeper if you like very tasty and somehow different food. We had a scallop small plate as well as the tuna crudo and both were exceptional dishes. The Manila Clam Linguine is tdf and I would take a detour to have a plate. The wine selection is very good, prices are okay considering the quality of the food. The service is outstanding and very friendly, our server was very knowledgeable about the food on the menu and how it is prepared. Go eat there and taste for yourself.
  21. DarrellH

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food great service! Thanks for a special evening.
  22. DavidS

    Orange County

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Probably one of the best meals I’ve had anywhere. Sablefish was spectacular. Great smoked salmon salad. Wonderful service. Definitely worth 5 Stars.
  23. GBances

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful! Delicious and the server was so helpful and really cared. I will be coming back!
  24. lindaH

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Imho, the best happy hour. A variety of choices, larger than most other places. They do a great job with seafood. Our go to place when we visit Victoria.
  25. DebbyG

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a great evening. We enjoyed out food immensely and the atmosphere was fabulous. We will definitely be back. The portion sizes are not large for the large meal. They are labeled large meal on the menu but really are not big. Us girls had room for dessert, which we did.
  26. GregK

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cauliflower was great and salmon entree was perfect. Friendly staff!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience3
    We went for my husbands 40th birthday. We have been many times before and always loved it. The portions are smaller and more expensive which is on par with the world right now. I was disappointed with the level of judgment received from our server. We will stick to downstairs, we didn’t feel welcome.
  28. AngP

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Service was great. Being from Vancouver, was a lovely night. Can’t wait to come back. Thank you.
  29. foodlover73

    Vancouver

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The ambience and service were great. The food tasted good but the portions were very small and very overpriced for what you got.
  30. DonaldW

    San Diego

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    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.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 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!
  32. NVcouple

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 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.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    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.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    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!
  35. SusanBSusan

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great selection of food👍 Great service! Good ambience.
  36. MartinC

    Vancouver

    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.
  37. SueH

    Manitoba

    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.
  38. TyneS

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food and experience in a long time.. we’ll prices, great portions!
  39. LarryK

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 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.
  40. Cara

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 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.

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 851 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 8 times today
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

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