Victoria, BC Foodie Guide.
Plan what to eat in Victoria with Tasting Victoria’s restaurant guides, cafes, markets, food news and local reporting.
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Best Restaurants in Victoria, BCThe main editor-picked restaurant map for where to eat in Victoria.Hidden Gem Restaurants in Victoria, BCUnder-the-radar rooms, neighbourhood counters, and local favourite picks.Downtown Victoria RestaurantsRestaurants close to hotels, offices, Market Square, Chinatown, and the harbour.Inner Harbour & Fisherman's Wharf RestaurantsVictoria Harbour food, Fisherman's Wharf seafood, James Bay brunch, and museum-area picks.Best Cafes & Bakeries in Victoria, BCCoffee shops, bakeries, pastries, remote-work cafes, and daytime stops.Best Coffee Shops in Victoria, BCCoffee shops, specialty coffee, neighbourhood cafes, and cafe archive guides.Best Bakeries in Victoria, BCCroissants, sourdough, bagels, pastry counters, cakes, and bake shops.Best Breweries in Victoria, BCBreweries, craft beer, cideries, patios, beer awards, and taprooms.Markets in Victoria, BCFarmers markets, public markets, craft markets, holiday markets, local producers, and food trips.Farmers Markets in Victoria, BCFarmers markets, public markets, craft markets, local producers, and food trips.Victoria Public Market ArchivePast vendor stories and the March 2025 closure announcement.Christmas Markets in Victoria, BCHoliday markets, craft markets, local makers, seasonal vendors, and winter food trips.Specialty Grocery Stores & Food Shops in Victoria, BCFood shops, pantry ingredients, Latin groceries and local producers.Food Trucks in Victoria, BCFood trucks, mobile vendors, coffee trucks, Cook Street, and Songhees coverage.Food Tours in Victoria, BCStories about food tours and tasting stops around Victoria.Food Events in Victoria, BCRibfest, GreekFest, spot prawns, Dine Around, cooking classes, markets, and seasonal food trips.Dine Around Victoria GuideSeasonal restaurant menus, Dine Around coverage, Thanksgiving dinner, and food events.New Restaurants & Openings in Victoria, BCOpening stories, coming-soon food spots, restaurant news, and recently launched dining rooms.Late-Night Food in Victoria, BCAfter-hours eats, late-night restaurants, happy hour, bars, shafts, and downtown evening food.Best Desserts in Victoria, BCIce cream, bubble tea, donuts, matcha, vegan sweets, and local dessert coverage.Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Victoria, BCVegan-friendly restaurants, plant-based burgers, bakeries, desserts, and reported menu context.High Tea & Afternoon Tea in Victoria, BCTea rooms, garden tea, Empress, Pendray, White Heather, and afternoon tea.Victoria, BC Food City GuidesMore Tasting Victoria guides by neighbourhood, cuisine, occasion, and mood.Tasting Victoria ArchiveThe full archive of restaurant news, openings, guides, events, and local food stories.
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From the archive
Hidden Gem Restaurants in Victoria, BCEight lesser-known Victoria restaurants featured in the original guide.Korean Restaurants in VictoriaEight Korean restaurants from the original guide, including Cera Korean Tapas and Good Ovening.Gyrosa in Royal OakOur opening report on Gyrosa and its Greek food in Royal Oak.Greek n Go on Cook StreetA look at Greek n Go's move onto Cook Street, from the original food-truck story.Superflux Cabana in VictoriaA look at Superflux Cabana, with burgers, beer and the patio from the original story.Spoons Diner Brunch in VictoriaA visit to Spoons Diner for brunch, from the Tasting Victoria archive.Wind Cries Mary in VictoriaA story about Wind Cries Mary and Pacific Northwest cooking in Victoria.Block Kitchen + Bar in VictoriaA look at Block Kitchen + Bar on Yates Street and its small plates.Cafe Brio in VictoriaCafe Brio's Greg Hayes on retiring, from our story about the restaurant's history.Varsha Indian Kitchen in VictoriaA profile of Varsha Indian Kitchen and the family behind its Indian fusion food.African and Caribbean Restaurants in VictoriaAfrican and Caribbean restaurants in Victoria, selected for Black History Month in February 2025.Blue Nile East African Restaurant in VictoriaBlue Nile's plans for a January 28, 2025 reopening at 1724 Douglas Street.Emmaline's Bistro in Quadra VillageOur 2024 report on plans to open Emmaline's Bistro in Quadra Village.Refire Kitchen in VictoriaA profile of Refire Kitchen and its prepared meals in Victoria.Victoria Food ToursEight ways to explore Victoria through food tours, as listed in our original guide.Victoria Public Market Places to TryFive Victoria Public Market vendors featured in September 2024, before its 2025 closure announcement.Specialty Grocery Stores in VictoriaNine specialty grocery stores from the original guide, including Island Afrikan Supermarket.Victoria's Oldest Latin American Grocery StoreInside House of Spice, the Latin American grocery store profiled in this story.12 Victoria Restaurant Openings: April 2025Twelve openings and reopenings in Victoria from the first months of 2025.Victoria Food Scene Updates, Sushi, Indian Food, and Ice CreamThis newsletter edition covers produce boxes, sushi, Indian food, ice cream and a Venezuelan pop-up.Restaurant Patios in VictoriaTen restaurant patios featured in our original spring and summer guide to Victoria.Top Coffee Shops in VictoriaReaders' coffee-shop favourites from January 2020, including Discovery, Union Pacific and Habit. Details reflect the original guide.Under-the-Radar Victoria CafesSix neighbourhood cafes, including Routine Coffee & Supply, from our March 2025 guide.Bubble Tea in VictoriaBubble tea shops from the Tasting Victoria archive, with details from the original guide.