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Q at The Empress - The Fairmont Empress Hotel

4.5 (606)
CAN$51 and over
Northwest
721 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Q at the Empress, located in the most storied room in Victoria, is a must-visit culinary experience. The carefully curated menu highlights the best of British Columbia’s farmers and artisans, featuring locally sourced, seasonal ingredients that celebrate the fresh and abundant flavours of the Pacific Northwest. Perfect for special occasions or a memorable night out. Reservations are highly recommended.

Q Bar is home to inspired cocktails, artisan beers and locally crafted Empress 1908 Gin. Take a seat at the bar, or settle into a plush couch with friends, while enjoying gorgeous harbour views. No reservations are required.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Canadian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Isabel Chung
  • Neighborhood
    Victoria
  • Cross street
    Belleville & Goverment Streets
  • Parking details
    Valet or self parking is available in the Fairmont Empress parkade
  • Additional
    Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

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What 606 people are saying

Q at The Empress - The Fairmont Empress Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Victoria

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Victoria

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Victoria

    Healthy

  • Victoria

    Great for fine wines

  • Victoria

    Romantic

  • Victoria

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Q at The Empress offers a "fabulous dining experience" with "outstanding food" and "great service." Known for its elegant atmosphere and creative dishes like the "signature dessert," it's perfect for special occasions. Highlights include "the best prime rib on Sundays" and "top notch service." Some note noise levels and occasional service lapses.
608 Reviews
  1. Ron VIP

    London6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    A very high end hotel such as the Empress needs a much better fine dining venue. A very average restaurant for ambience with uninspired menu, average service at best and very poor wine list which is wildly overpriced. Many better options abound in Victoria. Don't eat at the hotel!

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  2. Bonnie

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Completely magical evening, food was delicious. Service was fantastic. Michael went above and beyond. Cannot wait to come back.

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  3. Gordon

    Seattle / Eastern Washington8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent service. We ordered coffee but all they had was Americano. Our waitress went in the back to make us regular coffee!! Her efforts went way above and beyond our expectations to ensure our request was fulfilled.

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  4. Gary

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cornish game hen was great. There were limited non-fish options, but everything that passed our table smelled great 👍

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  5. Lisa

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Will provided excellent insight into the dishes and wonderful recommendations for drinks. The Q never ceases to disappoint and is always a favourite when in Victoria.

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  6. Raymond

    Tokyo Metropolitan Area5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative menu, perfect execution. Have depth in taste. Recommendation is good.👍👍

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  7. J VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a suburb meal after taking the suggestions from our cheerful and good-humored server. The summer rissoto with lobster tail was the best meal I've had in months.

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  8. Paul

    Toronto / Ontario10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An awesome breakfast! Delicious buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup and fresh berries. Coffee from H&C was excellent too! The service was also great!

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  9. Jeffrey VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my wife's birthday with friends and family. Everyone loved their food, all courses. Beef tenderloin was amazing, especially with foie gras available. The signature dessert was very creative and delicious.

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  10. Kirsten

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Q at The Empress in Victoria was a fabulous dining experience. The service was great and the food was outstanding. We would definitely return and highly recommend.

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Q at The Empress - The Fairmont Empress Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 606 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Q at The Empress - The Fairmont Empress Hotel

721 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Belleville & Goverment Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Victoria
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Canadian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet or self parking is available in the Fairmont Empress parkade
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Isabel Chung
  • Additional
    Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
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