New Restaurant Reports in Victoria (May 2026)

Seafood · $$ · Victoria

What to order Bolognese, Duck Confit Risotto, Crab Cakes

Pacific Northwest · $$$ · Victoria

What to order Seafood Piperade, Chicken Breast with Risotto, Aura Benny (Eggs Benedict)

Asian Fusion · $$ · Victoria

What to order Pork Belly Bao, Ramen, Buttermilk Fried Chicken Bao

Vegetarian · $$ · Victoria

What to order The Mac, Cheesecake, Ramen

Seafood · $$$ · Victoria

What to order Alaskan Crab Legs, Crab Cakes, Diver Scallops & Pork Belly

$$ · Victoria

What to order Moroccan Chicken Benny, Salmon and Avocado Benny, French Toast

Halal · $ · Victoria

What to order Chicken Shawarma Bowl, Halloumi Fries, Burgers (especially Mushroom Beef Burger)

West Coast · $$$ · Victoria

What to order Bison Carpaccio, Eggs Bennies, Salt Spring Island Mussels

French · $$$ · Victoria

4.7 ★

What to order French Onion Soup, Steak Frites, Burger

Italian · $$$ · Victoria

4.6 ★

What to order Family Chef’s Selection / Family Service, Scallops, Gnocchi

Kerala · Victoria

4.6 ★

What to order Kerala Fried Chicken, Chemeen Chatti Fry (Prawns), Chicken Biryani

Sushi · Victoria

What to order Omakase Tasting Menu, Wagyu Nigiri, Hotate (Scallop) Nigiri

Cocktail Bar · Bar & Pub · $$ · Victoria

What to order Coladas, Old Fashioned, Piña Verde

Dim Sum · $$ · Victoria

What to order Pork Dumplings, Sticky Rice Chicken Wrap, Wonton Soup

Asian Fusion · $ · Victoria

What to order Peanut Sauce, Beef and Basil Dumplings, Bao Buns

Eclectic Comfort · Victoria

What to order Blackout Chocolate Cake, Key Lime Pie, Chicken Skewers (Curried Yogurt-Marinated)

French/contemporary · Victoria

4.6 ★

What to order Oysters, Tuna Crudo, Rockfish Burger

German · Victoria

What to order Schnitzel, Rösti, Red Cabbage

Modern Canadian · Victoria

What to order Crab Omelette, Miso Sablefish, Burger

Vegan · $$ · Victoria

What to order Cinnamon Buns, Big Bad Breakfast Sandwich, Donuts

Pizza · $$ · Fernwood

What to order Gluten-Free Pizza, Dairy-Free Pesto Pizza, Ham, Jalapeño, and Hot Honey Pizza

Seafood · $$$ · Victoria

What to order Chicken Liver Parfait, Bison Carpaccio, Seafood Linguine

Local Seafood · $$ · Victoria

What to order Fish and Chips, Chowder (Seafood Soup), Poutine

Classic American Diner · $$ · Victoria

What to order Eggs Benedict (various), American Idol Benny, Roasted Yam and Squash Bowl

Classic North American Diner Fare · $$ · Victoria

What to order Rice Bowl, Stuffed Meatballs, Eggs Benedict (Basil & Sausage)

Filipino Bakery · Victoria

What to order Ube Ensaymada, Ube Kababayan Bread, Pandesal

American · $$ · Victoria

What to order Lamb Burger, Smashed Avocado Benny, Blackened Creole Chicken

African-inspired · $$ · Langford

What to order Hot Smoked Salmon Benny, Huevos Rancheros, Shakshouka

Authentic Italian · $$$ · Victoria

What to order Burrata, Pappardelle ai Funghi, Seafood Cannelloni

Authentic Greek · $$ · Victoria

What to order Saganaki Flambé, Lamb Souvlaki, Ribs

Chinese · $$ · Victoria

What to order Crispy Spicy Ginger Beef, Sichuan Style Green Beans, Wonton Noodle Soup

$$ · Victoria

What to order Blackstone Benedict, French Toast sticks with optional frosting dip, Chicken and Waffles

Elevated Canadian · Victoria

4.6 ★

What to order Chicken Liver Mousse, Earl Grey Panna Cotta, Black Sesame Dessert (Mousse/Tuxedo Cake)

Classic American Diner · $$ · Victoria

What to order Pancakes, Cream Cheese Syrup, Eggs Benedict

Indian Fusion · Victoria

What to order Whipped Goat Cheese with Naan, Butter Chicken, Tokri Chaat

Mexican · Victoria

What to order Tacos, Duck Tacos, Grasshopper Tacos

Upscale Seafood · $$$$ · Victoria

4.8 ★

What to order Seafood Tower, Sablefish, Sushi / Nigiri

Spanish Tapas · Bar & Pub · Victoria

What to order Tortilla Española, Pintxo de Matrimonio, Olives

$$ · Victoria

What to order Eggs Benny, Pancake, Coconut Tomato Soup

Japanese Tapas · $$ · Victoria

What to order The Tomahawk Roll, Sashimi, Ramen (Beef Ribs or Premium)

Traditional Italian · $$ · Victoria

What to order Bread, Sofia pasta, Lasagne

Modern Canadian · $$ · Victoria

4.7 ★

What to order Fried Chicken Sandwich, Charred Broccoli Sandwich, Gnocchi

Spanish Tapas · $$ · Victoria

What to order Chorizo Puffs, Patatas Bravas, Albondigas

Neapolitan Pizza · $$ · Victoria

What to order Pizza Margherita, Pizza Funghi / Funghi S / Funghi Supremo, Blueberry Basil Drink

Canadian · Victoria

What to order Truffle Soup, Charcoal Popcorn, Risotto

Modern Canadian · Victoria

4.6 ★

What to order Pork & Takana Tagliatelle, Scallops, Lasagna

Japanese Ramen · $$ · Victoria

What to order Arashi Tan Tan, Black Arashi Tan Tan, Tonkotsu Ramen

Dockside Seafood · $$ · Victoria

What to order Fish & Chips (Cod or Halibut), Clam Chowder, Salmon Tacone

Italian · Victoria

What to order Halloumi, Cacio e Pepe, Focaccia

Authentic Japanese · $$ · Victoria

What to order Nigiri, Chirashi Don, Bento Box

Breakfast · $$ · Victoria

What to order Chorizo Hash, Eggs Benedict (any variety), Club Sandwich

Seafood · Victoria

What to order Oysters (Pacific and Atlantic), Lobster Roll, Octopus Ceviche

Thai · $$ · Victoria

What to order Pad Thai Goong (#63), Green Curry, Penang Curry

Brewpub Fare · $$ · Victoria

What to order Halibut and Chips, Clam Chowder, Pizza

Brunch · $$ · Victoria

What to order Waffles, Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros

Syrian · $$ · Esquimalt

What to order Mujadara, Chicken Shawarma, Falafel

Spanish Tapas · $$ · Victoria

What to order Mussels de Cha Cha Cha, Bacon Wrapped Dates, Sangria

Upscale Canadian · Victoria

4.3 ★

What to order Oysters, Hokkaido Scallops, Duck

$$$ · Brentwood Bay

4.7 ★

What to order Afternoon Tea, Rack of Lamb, Quiche with Caramel Onions (from Autumn Tea set)

Breakfast · $$ · Victoria

What to order Fried Chicken Benny, Brisket Benny, Waffles

Victoria

What to order Steak Tartare, Fresh Pasta, Steak Frites

Trinidadian · $ · Burnside

What to order Chicken Roti, Goat Roti / Goat Special, Pulled Pork Roti

Authentic Japanese · $ · Victoria

What to order Grilled Mackerel (Saba Shioyaki), Assorted Sashimi Donburi (Chirashi), Negitoro Donburi

Modern Canadian · Victoria

4.7 ★

What to order Tasting Menu, Wine Pairing, Sablefish

Indian · $$ · Victoria

What to order Amritsari Kulcha, Paneer Lababdar, Garlic Naan

French · $$ · Oak Bay

What to order French Onion Soup, Lamb, Crab Cakes

Upscale Canadian · $$$ · Victoria

What to order Lamb Shanks, Beef Flank Wellington, Lamb Sliders

Canadian · Victoria

What to order Fried Chicken, Tater Tots, Tuna Tataki

Italian · $$ · Victoria

What to order Panna Cotta, Crispy Broccoli, Tiramisu