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From brunch to dinner and everything in between I will divulge my top restaurants in Victoria

 1. Stage

1307 Gladstone Ave
Victoria, BC V8R
(250) 388-4222

Categories: Tapas Bars, Wine Bars

5.0 star rating
  Update - 12/15/2009

So last night I did one of my favourite things to do.
I went to Stage for dinner with my boy :D

Can I just reiterate how obsessed I am with their cortes mussels? And that their incredibly flavourful forest mushrooms are my favourite item on their menu.…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    9/13/2009 First to Review

    First off I would like to crown Stage as my number one favourite restaurant in Victoria. They have… Read more »

 2. Hernande'z

750 Yates St
Victoria, BC V8W

Category: Mexican

5.0 star rating
  8/3/2010

5 zillion stars!

I'd say I eat here way too much, but it doesn't feel like too much. It just feels awesome.

The latin food (not Mexican specifically, they're from El Salvador) is local, fresh and crazy delicious. My personal favourites are the…More »

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 3. Clive's Classic Lounge

740 Burdett Avenue
Victoria, BC V8W 1B2
(250) 382-4221

Category: Lounges

5.0 star rating
  7/1/2010

Clive's has serious drinks for people serious about their drinks.

It's been a few weeks since I've been so I won't regale you with the details of all the amazing concoctions I've consumed. But. Understand you want to consume them. Shawn is a master.…More »

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 4. Kulu

1296 Gladstone Ave
Victoria, BC V8T 1G6
(778) 430-5398

Category: Asian Fusion

5.0 star rating
  2/20/2011 First to Review

To preface I would never normally dole out five gleaming stars from one take out experience. But I also never would have expected an Asian restaurant this incredible to crop up in my neighbourhood or Victoria for that matter. I'm dead serious people.…More »

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 5. Brasserie L'ecole

1715 Government St
Victoria, BC V8W 1Z4
(250) 475-6260

Category: French

5.0 star rating
  7/27/2010

The previous guy's crappy one star review prompted me to finally get off my lazy ass and show my love for one of Victoria's most exquisite restaurants.

There are reasons why such a nondescript restaurant, hidden next to a little Asian grocery store…More »

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 6. Bistro 28

2583 Cadboro Bay Rd
Oak Bay, BC V8R 5J1
(250) 598-2828

Category: Canadian (New)

5.0 star rating
  Update - 1/23/2010

Alright, Bistro 28 is now currently the number one contender for best cocktails in Victoria.

I just spent my very happy birthday here and I am in love.

I severely enjoyed my sidecar and pisco sour, but the extra bit of fantastic was when I asked our…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    11/6/2009 First to Review

    Bistro 28 is a breath of fresh air, just proving that we can handle more than a few exemplary… Read more »

 7. Sen Zushi

940 Fort St
Victoria, BC V8V
(250) 385-4320

Category: Japanese

5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/17/2010

As I munch on my takeout lunch from Sen Zushi I feel compelled to write this update.

My simple order, dynamite roll, spicy tuna roll and one piece of unagi is blowing my mind. My unagi, for example is (or was) maybe four inches long and so friggin'…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    10/5/2009

    Its difficult to express my love for Senzushi so I'll just make this feeble, unworthy attempt.

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 8. Relish Food and Coffee

920 Pandora Ave
Victoria, BC V8V 3P3
(250) 590-8464
5.0 star rating
  12/7/2010

Jamie Cummins is a definite top chef in our city. Relish is obviously a true labour of love for him. Anything I've tried has been seriously beyond delicious.

My most recent indulgences have been the chicken, bacon, brie sandwich, oodles of brekky…More »

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 9. The Village Restaurant

2518 Estevan Ave
Victoria, BC V8R 2S6
(250) 592-8311
5.0 star rating
  9/28/2009

So if you're from this beautiful city of Victoria you're fully aware of the plethora of breakfast places we offer. I remember the days when I used to frequent several of these locales. Most of these places I would even give 5 star reviews, because 4…More »

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 10. Ferris' Oyster Bar

536A Yates St
Victoria, BC V8W 1K8
(250) 382-2344

Categories: Restaurants, Bars

4.0 star rating
  9/30/2009 First to Review

The similarities between Ferris' upstairs and downstairs are as follows;
both are owned by Tom,
both serve delicious oysters, among other things,
beautiful exposed brick walls, albeit a much classier, modern feel upstairs.
The areas where they differ…More »

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Recently updated lists from christine c.

Lions and Tigers and Thai, Oh My! (5)

After reviewing most of our Thai restaurants in town, I've sadly concluded we're lacking a little in this department. Hopefully my list will help those looking navigate through the not so good spots and find something they think is oh so good. (And I know I'm missing a couple, but I'll get to those guys yet).

Pretty in the City (7)

From locks to toes these are some of my Victoria favourites for feeling pampered and pretty. It shall be an ever expanding list for the ladies....

A Seattle tourist's non-touristy faves (7)

Non-touristy for the most part, but Campagne is sooo good!

Eating In! (6)

A list to assist for your gourmet home cooked meals!

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Review votes:
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Location

Victoria, BC

Yelping Since

April 2009

Things I Love

chocolate covered almonds, wild rose gelato, biscotti gelato, shopping in Seattle, music, writing, searching and discovering, family and friends, epiphanies, my island, oysters, and food

Find Me In

Don't. I'll find you

My Hometown

Nanaimo, BC

When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm playing with my baby (kitten)

Why You Should Read My Reviews

Because of my discerning palate and impeccable taste of course

My Second Favourite Website

http://www.ditchgirls.com

The Last Great Book I Read

All of the Stieg Larssons

My First Concert

Bullfrog and Kid Koala

My Favourite Movie

The Legend of 1900 and Half Baked and In Bruges and a million others

My Last Meal On Earth

a dozen kushi oysters with an a&w root beer milkshake

Most Recent Discovery

Jellyfish salad at SenZushi

Current Crush

My boyfriend and Gisele