Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar
★ 4.8 · 
· $$$$
1525 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 1P6, Canada
Phone: (778) 405-5200
Website: http://marilenacafe.com/?utm_source=GoogleBusinessProfile&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=MapLabs
Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar in Victoria is a 4.8-star Sushi restaurant with 949 Google reviews, known for Seafood Tower and Sablefish.
Why we love it
- Upscale seafood with Japanese influence
- Located near Near Pandora Ave and Douglas St
- Exceptional service, elegant atmosphere, open kitchen
- Fine dining with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients
- Upscale seafood with Japanese influence
- Located near Near Pandora Ave and Douglas St
- Exceptional service, elegant atmosphere, open kitchen
- Fine dining with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients
What to Order
Seafood Tower
A show-stopping platter of incredibly fresh, high-quality seafood, beautifully presented and full of flavor.
"The seafood tower was absolutely outstanding — incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Every item tasted so clean and high quality, and you can tell they truly care about their ingredients."
John Campbell
Sablefish
This fish dish is consistently praised for its incredible taste and perfect preparation, often served with dashi over rice.
"The crunch salmon sushi roll was crazy delicious, the agnolotti was decadent and delightful, and the Sablefish was UNREAL!"
Becky Prokova
Sushi / Nigiri
Expect beautifully presented, incredibly fresh sushi with perfectly balanced flavors and top-tier ingredients.
"Absolutely exceptional sushi experience. Every piece was beautifully presented and incredibly fresh, with perfectly balanced flavours and top-tier ingredients."
Hannah S
Agnolotti
A decadent and delightful pasta dish that many consider the best they've had in Victoria.
"But everything else was AMAZING, the agnolotti was best pasta i’ve had in Victoria!"
katya adams
Wagyu Beef / 16 oz Rib Eye
A melt-in-your-mouth steak option, described as tender with just the right amount of fat, making it an exceptional choice for meat lovers.
"I had a few ounces of the Wagyu beef and Truffle fries. It was the best steak I’ve ever had: tender, melt-in-your-mouth, just the right amount of fat. Exceptional!"
Franke James
Cocktails
The bar consistently delivers on point and delicious cocktails, making them a highlight of the dining experience.
"Truly spectacular food and cocktails! We sat at the chef’s counter and had a wonderful time watching the food getting plated and served."
Matt Kelly
Inside Scoop
- Reservations are highly recommended and often required, as the place books far ahead.
- For a unique experience, try to book seats at the chef's counter or sushi bar to watch the kitchen in action.
- The atmosphere is elegant and comfortable, but some find the techno music loud and distracting.
- Portions can be on the smaller side, so be prepared for a high-end dining experience rather than a large meal.
- The service is consistently praised as impeccable, attentive, and friendly.
