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

Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.6
4.6
931 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.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

What 931 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Seafood

  • Victoria

    Best Overall

  • Victoria

    Best Food

  • Victoria

    Best Service

  • Victoria

    Best Ambience

  • Victoria

    Best Value

931 Reviews
  1. Ryan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ferris's is a special place for us - we got engaged and had our wedding reception upstairs. As it was our 11th anniversary, the staff made us a nice card. Food and drinks are always excellent, as is the atmosphere and service.

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  2. CoachKurcandFamily

    Vancouver

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Phenomenal food and service. We were looking for something different and found it. Menu was diverse, with just enough “standards” for our son to choose from. Best Oysters Rockefeller I’ve had for a long time. Highly recommend this place - just a bit chilly if the downstairs doors are open, but I imagine as the days get cooler those will be addressed. Next time we are in Victoria we will return for sure.

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  3. 502buch

    Edmonton

    91 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time and definitely not our last. Arrived during happy hour to enjoy oysters, scallops,duck pate and roasted beets. All delicious. Plus cocktails were spectacular. See you again

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  4. TimC

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our server was what made our experience. She was personable and engaging. The smelt bites brought back wonderful childhood memories. The oysters were so fresh and succulent that I thought I had waders on to get them any fresher.

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  5. JessicaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious food, excellent cocktails and wonderful service !!

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  6. Musicmaven55

    Montreal

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Solid restaurant in terms of quality just nothing that really stood out in terms of a Wow factor. Nothing really negative to say except maybe slightly overpriced but inflation does seem to be impacting the whole industry.

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  7. Fnsquirrels

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always. Our favorite place to go for celebrating. It was our anniversary and they had a card for us. So sweet. That's customer service. 👌 Food was outstanding. Shared appetizers and several small plates. Loved the Grilled Humboldt squid.🐙

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  8. Struddies

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Good food, but smaller quantity and a fairly limited menu

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  9. BJot

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service, but definitely pricey.

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  10. Perrysound

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    All in all a good dinner experience. Food and presentation good, Service was very good. Just the quality of wine did not meet our expectations. The Pinot Noir was really not good, the Rioja was just ok, but could for sure bot meet the food standard. This should be reviewed and needs an upgrade, given the price for sure.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always loved this place. Amazing food and service every time we go.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was so attentive and put up with our giggles from the wine. thank you so much.

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  13. AdrienneR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Everything was very tasty. Friendly fast service. Super enjoyable

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  14. Hainesy

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was incredible. The food was amazing as always, but the wait staff made the evening memorable.

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  15. AngelaB

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Fried smelts did not disappoint! I came for this unique appie and had the Manila clams linguine as a main. Both excellent! Service was hohum but it was probably a long day and a Sunday night

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  16. AmeyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant. Stunning ambience. Food is delicious and great service. A great find

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Second floor was uncomfortably hot the night we were there. Ordered the oyster trio, which had a weird chalky flavor. Also order the salmon crusted with quinoa, it was crunchy and perfectly flavored.

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  18. AlecM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great location. Food was fantastic. Service was a little slow, however, server was super friendly and welcoming. Will definitely come back and recommend to friends and family.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very attentive service and delicious food! I will definitely recommend

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  20. DaphneC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely spot, particularly good at happy hour! Staff attentive and courteous. First time there so wasn’t sure what to expect. All hood and seems to be very popular.

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  21. SallyM

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent meal and excellent service. The small plates are perfect to share, tapas-style.

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  22. GordG

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great oysters. The Old Fashioned was superb. Staff was very helpful and nice.

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  23. AnthonyD

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent meal. A lot of stairs to climb, but found out after that they have an elevator!

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  24. SamT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic! The oysters were perfect. I can’t remember our server’s name but she was a server in training and she was so sweet and helpful. I believe the manager was also helping us out and she was very kind. We would definitely recommend this to our friends!

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  25. Sparky

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and not too noisy, very good waitress.

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  26. VancityPaul

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous Food, I honestly just wish the menu was a little bit bigger, but overall an amazing experience.

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  27. Clement

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a great find. A non-chain restaurant with great food in a fine dining setting. Staff were welcoming, friendly and efficient.

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  28. TomiB

    Edmonton

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    The ambiance at Ferris’s was lovely and our sever was attentive. Portion sizes were very small and they were out of local oysters. Dining on local oysters was the reason we went to an oyster house.

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  29. SaraM80

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great birthday dinner for my husband - our server was friendly and fun and our food was phenomenal!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food & excellent service! Only visiting for a day and glad we found this unique eatery

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  31. ColleenG

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Ferris Upstairs is now my favourite restaurant in Victoria. I don’t often write reviews but I just have to say that the meal we had there was truly amazing. The Duck Leg Confit and Crispy Polenta provided an explosion of flavour not often encountered in my dining experience. Wonderful!

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  32. TobyC

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Our server recommended Halibut, grill Squid both are excellent in taste. The fry halibut is crispy n still have tasty meat not dry at all. The sauce for grill squid is excellent

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  33. MortB

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The only problem which can't be helped at this time of the year is that the temperature was a bit on the warm side (just personal feelings)

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  34. STANM

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely a great experience! Food and service was outstanding! Highly recommend!

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  35. katwise

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every dish was fabulous, the server obviously extremely experienced and helpful, and the room is charming. Highly recommend!

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  36. Cliff

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time at Ferris’ and were very happy with our experience. Your service was great, the food selection was wonderful (the buttermilk fried oysters was amazing!) although somewhat pricy for the portions. We will be back.

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  37. TheresaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was wonderful… going Upstairs was a pleasant surprise with its intimate, quiet and unhurried service. Food was great, happy hour a wonderful sampler of appetizers!

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  38. Stanley

    Calgary

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had appetizers & the Black Cod & triple chocolate dessert Food & service was excellent

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  39. AndrewJ

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was just amazing. We went for an anniversary meal and we’re blown away by the small plates. We just kept ordering more it was so good.

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  40. BethL

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ferris’ Upstairs is an unmitigated delight. The food was delicious, the surroundings charming, and our waiter knowledgeable, efficient and very nice. I recommend it to anyone.

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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 4.6 stars by 931 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 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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