Culinary Tour of Victoria

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For year's I've been visiting Victoria (where I now live) and have been fine tuning my favourite places to eat. Here they are, they all have vegan options and most have gluten free.

 1. ReBar Modern Food

50 Bastion Sq
Victoria, BC V8W 1T7
(250) 361-9223
4.0 star rating
  2/9/2011

This is a must go to for any vegetarian visiting Victoria.

Rebar has been in business since the 70s and is very much a cornerstone to the moder vegetarian movement.  They have a wide selection of coffees and teas for breakfast, as well as fresh made…More »

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 2. Brasserie L'ecole

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

Category: French

5.0 star rating
  3/14/2011

Brasserie L'ecole has always been one of my favorite restaurants in Victoria, but not one that I often get the chance to enjoy.  With friends coming in for the weekend I jumped on the opportunity to show off this lovely Victoria must see.

We checked…More »

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 3. The Mint

1414 Douglas St
Victoria, BC V8W 2G1
(250) 386-6468
3.0 star rating
  2/9/2011

The Mint has changed a lot since I first started descending the sparkly stairs for a good meal and drink.

I will say first off, their cocktails are fabulous.  I have tried every drink they make and they are very good. The bartenders are attuned to…More »

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 4. Pig BBQ Joint

1325 Blanshard St
Victoria, BC V8W 1J9
(250) 590-5193

Category: Barbeque

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/23/2011

I have raved about Pig before, but only ever having had the pulled pork, I decided it would be good to branch out and try the chicken. Wow, am I glad I did.

My friend got the pulled pork sandwich and the deep friend mac and cheese and I got the deep…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    2/16/2011

    I am a huge pulled pork fan (ha, ha I know). I love it a lot, and I will say for sure that Pig has… Read more »

 5. Red Fish Blue Fish

1006 Wharf Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1T4
(250) 298-6877
5.0 star rating
  3/16/2011

This place is amazing. Great, fast, affordable, fresh food located right down on the harbour.

We arrived just after 12:15, which was perfect, we beat the lunch rush (which can really create a line if its a nice day) and I had the BBQ Salmon Tacone.…More »

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 6. Bean Around the World

533 Fisgard St
Victoria, BC V8W 1R3
(250) 386-7115

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  2/13/2011

This has been a favourite spot of mine for years.

Great, friendly staff. They always have fresh soup and baked goods that make for a nice snack or a good lunch.

I have spent many an afternoon working here, for a long time they didn't have wireless,…More »

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 7. Hernande'z

750 Yates St
Victoria, BC V8W

Category: Mexican

5.0 star rating
  3/17/2011

Hernande'z has been in Victoria for quite a few years now and I absolutely adore how amazingly good the good is.

The thing that keeps bringing me back, I'll say, is that you can get 5 tacos for $5. Who doesn't want 5 tacos for $5. Really? You'd have…More »

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 8. Tre Fantastico

810 Humboldt St
Victoria, BC V8T 1W7
(250) 590-8014

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  2/8/2011

Caffe Fantiastico is known in these parts for having some of the best espresso, and it's as true as ever here.  It's a perfect little spot for afternoon tea, or jetting away from the office on your lunch.

The new location is perfect for those looking…More »

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 9. The Joint Pizzaria & Deli

1219 Wharf St
Victoria, BC V8W 1T9
(250) 389-2226

Categories: Delis, Pizza

4.0 star rating
  2/23/2011

The Joint is one of my favourite pizza places. They have a great selection of all sorts of pizzas, but what keeps me coming back is the fact that they make really good gluten-free, vegan pizza. They'll heat t up for you, or you can take it cold and…More »

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 10. Veneto

1450 Douglas St
Victoria, BC V8W 2G1
(250) 383-7310

Category: Canadian (New)

4.0 star rating
  3/18/2011

Veneto is one of my top spots in the city to grab a drink and here's why:

1. the bar tenders are all equally fabulous, talented and incredible. I tend to go, sit at the bar and chat and they are all fabulous.

2. They aren't afraid to try new things.…More »

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 11. Stage

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

Categories: Tapas Bars, Wine Bars

5.0 star rating
  3/2/2011

My expectations were pretty high for Stage the first time I went, expecting a really enjoyable, relaxing experience, I wanted a large selection of wines, local food and knowledgeable staff and I got just that. In fact every time I've gone, I've got…More »

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 12. Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & Guesthouses

308 Catherine St
Victoria, BC V9A 3S8
(250) 386-2739
4.0 star rating
  3/14/2011

I absolutely adore Spinnakers and always make a point of bringing anyone who visits to have a pint.

We shared a jug of the Spinnakers Ail and the pulled pork nachos after an afternoon of wandering in Victoria.  The Spinnakers Ail is a really light,…More »

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 13. Canoe Brewpub Marina & Restaurant

450 Swift St
Victoria, BC V8W 1S3
(250) 361-1940

Category: Canadian (New)

3.0 star rating
  3/8/2011

I am not a huge fan of Canoe's food. Years ago they had an amazing mezze platter that was awesome, but it slowly got more expensive and then disappeared off the menu. So what I typically do is drink beer at Canoe, as they brew a decent beer.

This…More »

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 14. Ulla

509 Fisgard St
Victoria, BC V8W
(250) 590-8795

Category: Canadian (New)

4.0 star rating
  3/15/2011

I have been to Ulla on many occasions, but this last visit was worth the review.

I had friends visiting this past weekend and were waiting for our table at Brasserie L'ecole so I decided to take us down to Ulla and I am really glad I did.

We got…More »

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 15. Origin Gluten-free Bakery

1525 Pandora Ave
Victoria, BC V8S
(250) 590-4149

Category: Bakeries

4.0 star rating
  3/9/2011

I have tried a number of their breads and every time am blown away.

One of the hardest things for a celiac or person with a wheat allergie to do is accept that they can't have sandwiches. Well look no further.

I got the oat bread and the focaccia and…More »

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 16. Mo:le

554 Pandora Ave
Victoria, BC V8W 1N7
(250) 385-6653
5.0 star rating
  2/9/2011

There are nights I dream about this place, their welcoming atmosphere, the hot coffee, it really does blow me away.

I would say that Mole is my favourite restaurant in Victoria, hands down.  They source their foods with particular attention to…More »

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 17. Rheinland Bakery

730 Fort Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1H2
(250) 383-9725

4.0 star rating
  3/1/2011 First to Review

The Rhineland is an absolutely fabulous bakery.

Located on Fort, close to everything in Downtown Victoria the Rhineland has a great selection of baked goods, muffins, cakes, breads, cookies etc, but best of all they have a great gluten-free…More »

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