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Harris Green Lunch Guide
Bold Butchery & Grill
A butchery and grill on Quadra Street serving shawarma wraps and bowls, falafel and grilled meats.
103A-1420 Quadra St.
Counter service for dine-in or takeaway; no table booking is listed.
Best Lunch Restaurants in Victoria, BC.
The best lunch in Victoria — quick downtown bites, sandwich counters, and relaxed midday rooms.
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Start with Bold Butchery & Grill, Niloo Persian Kitchen & Grill, and Zambri's. The stories below have more detail; check the restaurant websites for current menus and hours.
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Best Lunch Restaurants in Victoria, BC
From downtown to Persian and poutine stops; check kitchen hours if you are planning a late lunch.
- Lunch or brunch service
- Takeaway and sit-down meals
- Hours and addresses for planning
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19 places
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Saanich Lunch Guide
Niloo Persian Kitchen & Grill
A Persian kitchen in Royal Oak with charcoal-grilled koobideh and joojeh kebabs, rice and stews including ghormeh sabzi and fesenjan.
108-4440 West Saanich Rd.
No online table booking is listed; contact the venue for seating details.
03
Downtown Lunch Guide
Zambri's
Regional Italian cooking in the Atrium building on Yates Street, with pasta, pizza and seasonal mains.
820 Yates St.
04
Oak Bay Lunch Guide
Liv Cafe & Bistro
A neighbourhood cafe and bistro in Oak Bay from chefs Louise Lu and Milton Rebello, with brunch, lunch and dinner menus.
713 St. Patrick St.
The restaurant confirms table requests by email.
05
Harris Green Lunch Guide
J&J Wonton Noodle House
A family-run Cantonese and Szechuan restaurant on Fort Street. Noodles, dumplings and wonton soup are the reason to come.
1012 Fort St.
06
Cook St Village Lunch Guide
Pizzeria Prima Strada
Neapolitan pizza from a wood-fired oven in Cook Street Village, with antipasti and Italian wine.
230 Cook St.
No online table booking is listed. Contact Cook Street for seating questions.
07
Downtown Lunch Guide
Cafe Malabar
Keralan cooking on Swift Street beside the harbour. The menu includes seafood, dosas, curries and biriyani.
100-407 Swift St.
08
Pandora Lunch Guide
Tacofino
Tacos and burritos at the Victoria branch of the Tofino-born restaurant, on Pandora Avenue.
760 Pandora Ave.
Order at the counter; no online table booking is listed for Victoria.
09
James Bay Lunch Guide
Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
A heritage-house cafe on Quebec Street in James Bay. The menu focuses on plant-forward brunch and seasonal bowls, with a garden patio outside.
225 Quebec St.
The booking link is for dinner; check the restaurant for brunch seating.
10
Pandora Lunch Guide
Rudi
European-inspired dishes for sharing on Pandora Avenue. Weekday coffee and lunch service lead into dinner, which runs seven days a week.
710 Pandora Ave.
11
Oak Bay Lunch Guide
Nohra Thai Kitchen
A family-run Thai restaurant in Estevan Village, serving curries, pad kra pao and Southern Thai dishes.
2524 Estevan Ave.
12
Cook St Village Lunch Guide
Big Wheel Burger
A burger counter in Cook Street Village, with beef and chicken burgers and fries.
341 Cook St.
Counter service; no table booking is listed.
13
Downtown Lunch Guide
Yua Japanese Bistro
A Japanese bistro on Fisgard Street in Old Town. Aburi oshi is one of the sushi options.
622 Fisgard St.
No online table booking is listed; contact the venue for seating details.
14
Inner Harbour Lunch Guide
Red Fish Blue Fish
Fish and chips, tacones and chowder from a converted shipping container on the harbour. Check seasonal opening dates before making a trip.
1006 Wharf St.
Waterfront counter service; no table booking is listed.
15
Downtown Lunch Guide
Uchida Eatery
A Japanese lunch counter on Courtney Street, with donburi, sashimi and grilled fish on a changing menu.
22-633 Courtney St.
Order at the shop for dine-in or takeaway.
16
Langford Lunch Guide
House of Boateng
Chef Castro Boateng's Langford restaurant combines West African flavours with Canadian cooking, including a brunch menu.
105-2854 Peatt Rd.
Contact the cafe directly about seating and group bookings.
17
Downtown Lunch Guide
Ferris' Burger & Oyster Bar
Burgers, shucked oysters and seafood on Yates Street since 1991. Sister restaurant Perro Negro is upstairs at the same address.
536 Yates St.
18
Downtown Lunch Guide
Nubo Japanese Tapas
Japanese sushi and izakaya dishes at 765 Fort Street. The restaurant lists opening hours as to be announced, so confirm service before going.
765 Fort St.
Confirm service before visiting: the restaurant currently lists hours as to be announced.
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Saanich Lunch Guide
Charlotte & the Quail
Brunch and lunch beside The Gardens at HCP in Saanich, with produce from the garden and nearby farms.
505 Quayle Rd.
Indoor reservations resume September 7. Patio seating is walk-in.
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