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Saanich Restaurants.

Restaurants in Saanich, with local dining picks and reporting from Royal Oak, Cordova Bay and nearby communities.

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The restaurant picks below are in Saanich. Some related stories cover the wider Peninsula, including gardens, farms and nearby communities; check the location in each story before planning a trip.

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Kinu by Sizzling Tandoor

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Indian-inspired small plates and cocktails from the Sizzling Tandoor team, at Uptown in Saanich.

123-3600 Uptown Blvd.Visit
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Niloo Persian Kitchen & Grill

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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.Visit
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Charlotte & the Quail

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Brunch and lunch beside The Gardens at HCP in Saanich, with produce from the garden and nearby farms.

505 Quayle Rd.Visit

Saanich archive guides

From the archive
Restaurants in Saanich, Sidney & the Saanich PeninsulaRestaurant ideas around Saanich, Sidney and North Saanich.Saanich Flavour TrailOur guide to Saanich's July 2024 Flavour Trail, visiting local farms and food producers.North Saanich Flavour Trails FestivalOur August 2023 festival preview, with visits to farms and food producers in North Saanich.Tea at The Butchart GardensA look at afternoon tea at The Butchart Gardens.Adrienne's Restaurant and Tea GardenA profile of Adrienne's cafe and tea garden on the Saanich Peninsula.Maria's Deli in SaanichOur August 2023 report on Maria's Deli closing after 46 years.Cordova Bay Beach HouseOur August 2023 report on the Beach House's closure and its owner's retirement.Gyrosa in Royal OakThe opening story of Gyrosa, a Greek restaurant in Royal Oak.Canadian Brewhouse at UptownWhat was planned for Canadian Brewhouse's opening at Uptown.Roast Meat & Sandwich Shop at UptownOur report on Roast's planned sandwich-shop location at Uptown.

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