YAM Magazine Restaurants in Victoria (Jun 2026)
29 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated June 20, 2026
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score
How this is scored
- National accolades — Michelin, Canada's 100 Best, World's 50 Best and the like, weighted by how prestigious the honour is. The biggest driver.
- How widely it's recommended — how many trusted "best-of" lists feature the restaurant.
- Rating — its Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it up.
These add together into the score. The number isn't out of 100 — it's a points total, so the rank beside it is the quickest read.
| # | Restaurant | Scoop Score | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marilena Cafe & Raw BarSeafood | 621 | 4.8 ★1,059 reviews | Seafood Tower, Caramelized Leek Agnolotti | 1525 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 1P6 | |
| 2 | Cafe Malabar Restaurant & BarKerala | 363 | 4.6 ★659 reviews | Kerala Fried Chicken, Chemeen Chatti Fry (Prawns) | 407 Swift St, Victoria, BC V8W 1S2 | |
| 3 | The Courtney RoomUpscale Canadian | 274 | 4.3 ★602 reviews | Oysters, Hokkaido Scallops | 623 Courtney St, Victoria, BC V8W 1B8 | |
| 4 | Part and ParcelModern Canadian | 269 | 4.7 ★1,030 reviews | Fried Chicken Sandwich, Charred Broccoli Sandwich | 2656 Quadra St, Victoria, BC V8T 4E4 | |
| 5 | Ugly Duckling Dining & ProvisionsModern Canadian | 255 | 4.7 ★283 reviews | Tasting Menu, Wine Pairing | 543 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R3 | |
| 6 | Janevca Kitchen & LoungeElevated Canadian | 245 | 4.6 ★490 reviews | Chicken Liver Mousse, Earl Grey Panna Cotta | 429 Lampson St, Victoria, BC V9A 5K7 | |
| 7 | MAiiZ Nixtamal Eatery & TortilleriaMexican | 174 | 4.8 ★1,358 reviews | Tacos, Duck Tacos | 540 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R4 | |
| 8 | Syriana Restaurant & CateringSyrian | 172 | 4.8 ★1,124 reviews | Mujadara, Chicken Shawarma | 1258 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 3P3 | |
| 9 | Nourish Kitchen & Cafe | 171 | 4.6 ★1,343 reviews | Eggs Benny, Pancake | 225 Quebec St, Victoria, BC V8V 1W2 | |
| 10 | BodegaSpanish Tapas | 168 | 4.6 ★1,010 reviews | Gambas al Ajillo, Boquerones | 1210 Broad St, Victoria, BC V8W 2A4 | |
| 11 | House of Boateng CaféAfrican-inspired | 167 | 4.6 ★927 reviews | Hot Smoked Salmon Benny, Huevos Rancheros | 2854 Peatt Rd #105, Langford, BC V9B 0W3 | |
| 12 | YuaBistroSushi | 166 | 4.6 ★879 reviews | Sushi/Rolls, Sashimi | 622 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R6 | |
| 13 | Zambri'sItalian | 164 | 4.3 ★949 reviews | Panna Cotta, Crispy Broccoli | 820 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1L8 | |
| 14 | Ferris' Burger & Oyster BarSeafood | 162 | 4.5 ★660 reviews | Oysters, Ahi Tuna Nachos | 536 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1K8 | |
| 15 | WILD MOUNTAIN Food & DrinkWest Coast | 162 | 4.7 ★540 reviews | Tasting Menu, Pizza | 1831 Maple Avenue South, Sooke, BC V9Z 0V1 | |
| 16 | Nubo Kitchen + Bar(Johnson Street Bridge Location)Japanese With Western Fusion | 160 | 4.4 ★564 reviews | Hamachi Oshizushi, Spider Roll | 490 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 1N6 | |
| 17 | Nohra Thai KitchenAuthentic Thai | 159 | 4.7 ★416 reviews | Massaman Curry, Pad Thai | 2524 Estevan Ave, Victoria, BC V8R 2S7 | |
| 18 | GoodSide Pastry HousePastry Shop | 159 | 4.9 ★351 reviews | Croissants (Classic, Almond, Chocolate), Coffee Mascarpone Mousse Cake | 1805 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8R 4R7 | |
| 19 | Aura Waterfront Restaurant + PatioPacific Northwest | 158 | 4.2 ★548 reviews | Seafood Piperade, Chicken Breast with Risotto | 680 Montreal St, Victoria, BC V8V 1Z8 | |
| 20 | Kinu by Sizzling TandoorIndian Fusion | 157 | 4.6 ★356 reviews | Whipped Goat Cheese with Naan, Butter Chicken | 3600 Uptown Blvd #123, Victoria, BC V8Z 0B9 | |
| 21 | Bray'sModern European | 156 | 4.7 ★316 reviews | Mussels with Toasted Baguette, Burrata | 460 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 3K3 | |
| 22 | Niloo RestaurantPersian | 156 | 4.6 ★336 reviews | Lamb Shank with Saffron Rice, Chicken Shawarma | 4440 W Saanich Rd #108, Victoria, BC V8Z 3E9 | |
| 23 | FARO PizzaPizza | 155 | 4.5 ★342 reviews | Spicy Beast Pizza, Margherita Pizza | 1175 Beach Dr, Victoria, BC V8S 2N2 | |
| 24 | Matadora TapasSpanish Tapas | 155 | 4.8 ★273 reviews | Tortilla Española, Pintxo de Matrimonio | 559 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R5 | |
| 25 | Chobap Sushi BarSushi | 153 | 4.9 ★214 reviews | Omakase Tasting Menu, Wagyu Nigiri | 610 Courtney St, Victoria, BC V8W 1B6 | |
| 26 | JiangYun Noodle HouseTaiwanese | 153 | 4.7 ★232 reviews | Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup, Grilled Pork Noodles in Signature Sauce | 830 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8W 2H6 | |
| 27 | The Breakfast Shop | 150 | 4.6 ★192 reviews | Bacon Egg and Cheese, Hash Browns (Baby Cake Hashbrowns) | 1025 Cook St, Victoria, BC V8V 3K8 | |
| 28 | Humboldt BarCocktail Bar | 146 | 4.9 ★123 reviews | Lost Luggage, Desert Sketches | 722 Humboldt St, Victoria, BC V8W 1B1 | |
| 29 | Clive's Classic LoungeLounge Bar | 145 | 4.7 ★113 reviews | Negroni, Always Sunny in Clive’s | 740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 1B2 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.




























