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Oyster Bars & Raw Bars in Victoria, BC.

The best oyster and raw bars in Victoria — shucked seafood, towers, and a glass of something cold.

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Where should I start?

Start with Ferris' Burger & Oyster Bar, Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar, and Tourist Wine Bar. The stories below have more detail; check the restaurant websites for current menus and hours.

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Oysters

Best Oyster Bars & Raw Bars in Victoria, BC

Where to start a night before dinner, Wandering Mollusk included.

  • Oysters or raw-bar dishes
  • Restaurants and wine bars
  • Seafood reporting from Tasting Victoria

Local picks

3 places
01
Downtown Oysters

Ferris' Burger & Oyster Bar

Daily, 11:30am-10pm

Burgers, shucked oysters and seafood on Yates Street since 1991. Sister restaurant Perro Negro is upstairs at the same address.

536 Yates St.

02
Downtown Oysters

Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar

See website for current hours

Seafood, a Japanese-style raw bar and steak frites on Douglas Street. The dinner menu includes both individual dishes and seafood towers.

1525 Douglas St.

03
Downtown Oysters

Tourist Wine Bar

Evenings, Tue-Sun

A small natural wine bar on Blanshard Street. Order oysters, charcuterie or a few plates to share with a glass.

1002 Blanshard St.

Walk-ins only; no reservations.

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