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Here are restaurants, bakeries, breweries and cideries we recommend on the Saanich Peninsula.
Deep Cove Chalet is a fine dining restaurant in North Saanich with views of the Saanich Inlet.
A renowned restaurant to many and a hidden gem to others, Deep Cove Chalet specializes in French cuisine. The menu frequently changes based on the season, focusing on fresh seafood, local meats, and produce from nearby farms. Some signature dishes include items like fresh local seafood, such as scallops, lobster, and fish, prepared with French culinary techniques; meat dishes, like duck or beef Wellington; and decadent desserts, including rich, traditional French desserts like crème brûlée and soufflé. The wine list is extensive, with a particular emphasis on French wines and some local selections, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Address: 11190 Chalet Rd.
The Arbutus Room offers an elevated dining experience that showcases West Coast cuisine in an elegant room with beautiful views of the Brentwood Bay marina and surrounding hills and forests. The culinary team emphasizes the use of local ingredients, crafting menus that reflect the abundance of Vancouver Island. The menu offers a variety of dishes like burrata, grilled squid, short rib arancini, rib eye, mussels and frites, and more. Live music accompanies dinner on Fridays and Saturdays.
Address: 849 Verdier Ave.
The Farmer’s Daughter is a lovely hidden gem in Sidney offering cheeses from all over the world, wine flights, small bites, sharing boards, and gooey grilled cheese sandwiches. They are passionate about high-quality, well-sourced farmhouse and artisan cheeses, offering over 150 varieties. Guests can shop to take home or stay for a glass of wine paired with food in a beautiful setting. Additionally, they provide curated cheese and meat platters, grazing boxes, and gift baskets suitable for various occasions.
Address: 2360 Beacon Ave.
A contemporary restaurant with an extensive menu including everything from fresh-made pastas to wood-fired filet mignon and classic escargots. Offering a variety of Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas with a focus on unique gourmet ingredients. The wine cellar at the bistro houses more than 750 bottles of fine wine, many from award-winning vineyards and internationally renowned producers. The atmosphere is casual, cozy, and lively, and the friendly service makes it a great spot for families, groups of friends, and pizza lovers. For guests with dietary restrictions, 900 Degrees Bistro offers many gluten-free options and is attentive to food allergies.
Address: 2360 Beacon Ave.
The Fickle Fig Farm Market evolved from a small 5-acre boutique farm into a permanent market that emphasizes seasonal, sustainable, local, and organic farm produce. The market features a bakery and bistro, providing freshly baked goods, gelato, and a variety of prepared foods. Find a selection of lunch choices, including sandwiches, soups, pizza, and salads. Aside from the dining options, visitors can find jams, preserved and pickled items, local eggs, cheese, and New York-style sourdough pizza dough at the shop, and an array of artisan craft goods, including soaps and wools from the Fickle Fig’s very own sheep.
In addition to the main market, The Fickle Fig operates a smaller outlet on Beacon Avenue in Sidney, offering a selection of pastries, bread, pies, sandwiches, and gelato. We recommend trying the almond croissants and the lemon poppy seed loaf with icing drizzle and almonds and the fresh rhubarb crumble slice.
The Fickle Fig Farm Market: 1780 Mills Rd.
The Fickle Fig Express: 2489 Beacon Ave.
The Fickle Fig at the Airport (Farm to Flight): Ground Side in the Victoria International Airport
Fox & Monocle is a bakery by day and a restaurant serving European comfort food in the evening, at Canoe Cove Marina. The bakery makes pastries, soups and sandwiches. Dinner changes with the seasons and uses local ingredients. EnRoute named it Canada's ninth-best new restaurant in 2022.
Address: 2300 Canoe Cove Rd.
Small Gods Brewing Co. opened its doors in Sidney in 2022 and has quickly become a popular spot for craft beer lovers. The family-owned brewery draws inspiration from our town's rich bookstore culture, offering a unique literary-themed experience. Each beer tells its own story, with names reflecting their ingredients or origins. For instance, their flagship German pilsner, Neverending, pays homage to the classic tale, The Neverending Story.
Small Gods also serves sandwiches, salads and charcuterie boards, and hosts events.
Address: 9835 Third St.
A family-owned organic orchard and ciderhouse nestled on the Saanich Peninsula. The farm spans 10 acres and is home to over 1,300 apple trees, with more than 50 varieties of apples. Their commitment to organic farming and traditional cider-making techniques has resulted in award-winning ciders that reflect the uniqueness of the region.
Guests at Sea Cider can enjoy panoramic water views overlooking the orchard and Haro Strait. The tasting room offers flights of their handcrafted ciders, which can be paired with organic cheeses, local meats, spreads, and more. The venue also hosts various events throughout the year, including cooking classes, paint nights, and yoga retreats, providing a vibrant community space for locals to gather and celebrate.
Address: 2487 Mt. St. Michael Rd.
Scoop and Waffle is the newest addition to the peninsula's culinary scene. The shop recently opened its doors, offering an impressive selection of 28 ice cream flavours, custom ice cream cakes, mini donuts, and authentic Belgian waffles.
Address: 2423 Beacon Ave.
10 Acres at The Pier is a casual waterfront restaurant located in Sidney. The twice-weekly harvest from the 10 Acres farm is the foundation of the menu—season by season farm-to-table, as well as featuring Ocean Wise and sustainably caught local seafood and meats sourced from local farms.
Guests can enjoy freshly shucked oysters from the "Raw Bar" along with a variety of other seafood dishes, soups, sushi, pizza, and large plates.
Address: 2538 Beacon Ave.
