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   Gillian

   Vancouver

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Excellent view, service and food - not a great option if you want a huge meal, but for us the portions were perfect and my dad and I had a lovely brunch. Thanks again!

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   Cheryl

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Beautifully presented, Japanese-influenced small plate menu. Delightful desserts. Lovely harbour view. Attentive and informed service.

   Aura Waterfront Restaurant + PatioResponded 2 days ago

   Dear Cheryl, Thank you for sharing your compliments with us, Cheryl. I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the food and service. We are very proud of our talented and passionate Pastry team and the exquisite desserts they create each day. We hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, Katie Alva Restaurant Manager

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   ChristaC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Nice and quiet with a great view of the harbour. Service was great and personable. Food was fantastic and love the Tapa style of servings.

   Aura Waterfront Restaurant + PatioResponded 2 days ago

   Dear Christa C, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words with us. I'm so glad you enjoyed our service and culinary creations. We are so lucky to have such a dedicated and caring team here at Aura. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Kind regards, Katie Alva Restaurant Manager

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   Rodg

   Vancouver

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   We came to celebrate my sister’s 80th birthday. Being seniors we don’t go out a lot. We were disappointed at being put into a closet like room at the back of the restaurant with no one else. The view was compromised by chairs stacked by the window. The food menu was confusing. Most was tasty but the small plates being shared would be fine if the meat dishes came first. We never did get the pea dish that was suppose to replace the carrot dish that you didn’t have. And the l oyster was tiny! Think it would be less work for the server to not have to serve all these small plates. And if everything was on one plate would have been able to eat it as a meal. Maybe that’s not the new way of eating? We ordered a bunch of different desserts and they all were good. Especially the chocolate pudding one.

   Aura Waterfront Restaurant + PatioResponded 2 days ago

   Dear RodG, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are constantly looking for ways to improve, and I will review your comments with my team. I appreciate the time you took to leave this review, and if you would like to discuss your experience further, please don't hesitate to contact me directly. I will send you my contact information privately. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the food and desserts, and hope you choose to dine with us again. Kind regards, Katie Alva Restaurant Manager

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   CherylD

   Vancouver

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 9, 2022

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   One of my favourite places to eat in Victoria. Looking forward to the new spring menu and being able to dine on the deck!

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   MeghanO

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 8, 2022

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   Went for mother's day brunch, it was absolutely amazing. The service was great, quick and friendly. The food was outstanding, amazing chef. I will definitely be back and will tell other's to eat at Aura.

   Aura Waterfront Restaurant + PatioResponded 2 days ago

   Dear MeghanO, Thank you so much for sharing your kind words about our food and service! I'll be sure to share your comments with Chef and the team. I'm so glad you enjoyed your Mother's Day celebration with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Katie Alva Restaurant Manager

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   fiddlejackson

   Vancouver

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2022

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   The Mother's Day Brunch was delicious, but I wouldn't call them "small plates" - there was a huge amount of food! Lovely setting and a great place to go for a stroll afterwards.

   Aura Waterfront Restaurant + PatioResponded 2 days ago

   Dear Fiddlejackson, Thank you very much for sharing your comments with us. I'm so glad you enjoyed our amazing culinary offerings and the beautiful scenery we are so lucky to be surrounded by! We look forward to welcoming you back again. Kind regards, Katie Alva Restaurant Manager

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   sm1234

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 8, 2022

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   Food portions were very small yet expensive, not overly happy with the taste of the food and we tried many dishes. But the view and location was nice.

   Aura Waterfront Restaurant + PatioResponded 2 days ago

   Dear Sm1234, Thank you for taking the time to share your comments with us. I'm sorry to hear you were not satisfied with your experience. If you would like to discuss further in detail, I'd be happy to hear your feedback. I will send you my contact information privately. Kind regards, Katie Alva Restaurant Manager

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   LucieD

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 8, 2022

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   Outstanding in all aspect, we will be back! I do think they should take off the Moscow Mule off their special drinks menu or at least change the name like a lot of other bars have done in Victoria and around the world. Feels a little tone deaf and surprising considering everything else was so well crafted with great attention to details.

   Aura Waterfront Restaurant + PatioResponded 2 days ago

   Dear LucieD, Thank you very much for your kind words! I'm so glad you enjoyed your dining experience, and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Thank you as well for your feedback about the Moscow Mule. I sincerely apologize for the oversight and would like to share that we have since removed it from the menu. Kind Regards, Katie Alva Restaurant Manager

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    AndreaN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

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    This was a wonderful dining experience to share with others. We enjoyed the 'shared plate' experience, great service and very lovely view out the window.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2022

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    Party of 7 we had our own room!

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

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    Food was incredible! All of the Food came out all at the same time so they got cold as we were trying to share. We had finished eating working 45 minutes of being seated. A little more staggered would be helpful.

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    kristinee

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

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    Amazing water views of the harbor and lovely small plate menu. Not only are the fish dishes amazing but they have a way with vegetables too! We adored everything we tried and they made it special for my sisters birthday too!!

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    JudyE

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

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    Hands down, the best tea in town. Gorgeous view of the inner harbor plus stellar service.

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    luv2dine

    Vancouver

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2022

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    A very pleasant restaurant with outstanding views! Service is very good!

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    JOLES2

    Calgary

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2022

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    Unfortunately sat next to some noisy children so experience wasn't as good as it could be.

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    Kess

    Edmonton

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2022

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    Food is amazing along with the service.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

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    Had the most beautiful Easter Tea with my daughter, treats were decadent and desserts so creative! Always nice when Executive Chef Ken comes for greetings, the ambiance is gorgeous along with views! Their weekly weekend tea is quite the experience!

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    Delucie

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

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    The service was excellent. Our waiter gave useful suggestions and recommendations. The food was very good. It was very nice to share plates to be able to enjoy different plates.

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    EvaK

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

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    We went for brunch and the food and the view overlooking the Inner harbour were amazing.

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    Dennis

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2022

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    Wow, what a nice experience! We tried the Happy Hour first and were impressed by the friendly reception, view from our table and excellent service. We came back for dinner. The menu was strange to us but we found starters and meals we felt comfortable with and were not disappointed. Excellent food, service, view and ambience. We will be back !

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    Judinner

    London

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2022

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    Amazing food, excellent service and great for allergens. We felt really looked after for our gluten, dairy and nut free requirements.

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    ShirleyM

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2022

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    We enjoyed the experience, esp the view. We weren't very hungry so the small plates were perfect. The food was good. We were celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary so wanted a beautiful spot.

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    LinziD

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2022

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    Always a great meal, atmosphere and service. Fab views.

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    Brian

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2022

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    Great food and view. Love the small plates format.

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    Simone

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2022

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    We had an excellent experience at Aura Waterfront. The server was so helpful in choosing the appropriate number of dishes, and had the knowledge to explain each unique and delicious option. This is not your run of the mill restaurant. You leave feeling like it was an experience, not just dining out. Everything we tried was outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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    Robert

    Seattle

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

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    Such a warm and lovely environment with staff that make you feel right at home. The food is wonderful beyond description and I highly recommend you try this if you’re ever in Victoria. The view of Victoria Harbor, the friendly chatter with the staff and the outstanding flavors from the kitchen make for a delightful evening.

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    RobertW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2022

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    We found the menu very difficult to get our heads around. We prefer a more conventional menu. The food was tasty but there really was not much of it for the price charged. The service was excellent and our waiter very patient explaining the menu.

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    Islander

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2022

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    Really good food. Small plates to mix and match for sharing. Very attentive staff to explain the dishes on the menu. Delicious!

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    AnnD

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2022

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    The small plates idea is great, enjoyed the food. Will dine there again in t he near future

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    Anniversary

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2022

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    We have been very pleased with Aura for several years and continue to be so.

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    BryanB

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2022

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    This was a lovely date night at a fine dining restaurant. Every table has a view of the inner harbour. The service was very good until we had our food; we waited 10 minutes after our food was done and plates cleared before anyone checked on us and another 5 after we asked for a machine to pay the bill. We had a good idea of what to expect before going, this is not a $30 per person restaurant. If you order very carefully you could eat for $40-50 but someone is probably going home hungry. This is small plates/al a carte style, considering that and the quality of food, which was excellent, it is pricing good. If it wasn’t for the service we would have rated it 5/5.

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    BrendaB

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2022

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    Portions are super super small. A quarter of a muffin size (tart) for 9 cad is just not fair.

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    StephenL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2022

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    Aura is one of the best restaurant experiences I’ve ever had. The small plates are perfect for sharing with friends and the flavours are outrageously delicious. The drinks menu is something is outstanding, it would appear that the bartenders only serve drinks they know they can make well and gosh they do deliver!

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    Luv2yum

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2022

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    Delicious small plates my favourite dish is the Potatoes Bravos!

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    AdrienneC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2022

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    Heron Rock Cafe or Rebar are excellent choices for food.

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    LisaP

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2022

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    We had a marvellous birthday dinner with a couple of old friends and had a luxurious, leisurely 4 hour dining experience! The food and service were outstanding and we can’t say enough good things about our experience. Loved it, thank you!

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    Tony

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2022

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    Small menu but the selections were awesome. Food was very good, unfamiliar with some of the wines and the maître d was most helpful. Nice views of parliament and the harbor.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2022

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    We had breakfast at Aura and loved every minute of it. Fresh tasting food, delicious tea and amazing customer service. On top of all this the view was gorgeous.

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    DahlG

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

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    Food was fantastic, service was as great, and the drinks were yummy!!

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