Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar

Name: Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar
Address: 536 Yates St, Victoria, BC, Canada, V8W 1K8
Telephone: (250) 360-1824 ext. 1
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1093)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

536 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1K8

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2 people

May 23, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Located in one of Victoria's oldest buildings, Ferris' Upstairs Seafood And Oyster Bar presents deeply coloured wooden floors and rich brick walls accented by candlelight.

Featuring the best in fresh seafood from our local waters, and premium steaks from Alberta. It's a great place to lounge and enjoy what Vancouver Island has to offer. Small plates and large, our menu changes weekly based on the best in available produce and season.

We boast an extensive wine list from Europe, California and Canada. Six rotating craft beers on tap and carefully curated cocktails featuring local spirits and house made ingredients.

Seafood, meat, vegetarian and vegan options available. Kids welcome.

Located in the heart of downtown Victoria. Regularly named one of the best seafood restaurants in town, we offer a romantic setting perfect for date nights, special occasions and casual dinners.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(250) 360-1824 ext. 1
Website
http://www.ferrisoysterbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Dave Craggs

Location
536 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1K8
Neighborhood
Victoria
Cross street
Located on lower Yates Street between Government and Wharf.
Parking details
Street parking, parking lot directly opposite
Public transit
Multiple transit stops in the surrounding blocks.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,093 people are saying

Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver / British Columbia
Seafood
Victoria
Best Overall
Victoria
Best Service
Victoria
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar offers a "fantastic" experience with "excellent service" and "impeccable food." Popular for its "best oysters in town" and unique dishes like fried smelt, the restaurant boasts a cozy atmosphere and a delightful wine list. Reservations are recommended, especially during happy hour.

1,093 Reviews

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Kim
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time there. Everything was amazing! Will definitely be back
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Stephen
Calgary2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow great ambiance, wine list and food! Oysters amazing. Be sure to do happy hour downstairs then go upstairs. May need reservations
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Rick
Vancouver5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One of our favourites. Good food and excellent, friemdly service.
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Mike VIP
Vancouver7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the special for the evening and it was delicious!
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Jill
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal I’ve had in a long time. Wonderful service. We all left very happy!
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Jennifer
Vancouver2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food wasn't mindblowing. I would have expected more for the prices. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share including the lingcod with chorizo, clams and white beans. It was a strange combo that did not really work. The other dishes were passable. As we were on the hunt for seafood, this is where we landed. The service was great as was dessert but over all dinner was a tad disappointing.
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Deborah VIP
Denver48 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Our server , Kayla, was amazing. She was kind, thoughtful, and provided excellent customer care.
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Jessica
Calgary12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service, cozy atmosphere and impeccable food! Some of the freshest oysters I've ever had and the Duck Confit is truly a star. Certainly reccomend!
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Erik
Hawaii1 review
2.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately my last couple a visits have not been very good. food quality seems to have been going downhill, the service is still really good and restaurant is nice but overall the experience is not as good as it used to be.
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Nicholas
Vancouver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best oysters in town, and these Port Hardy ones were firm, flavourful and good sized. The fried smelt were unique and excellent, something different to enjoy. Only downside was the roasted zaatar squash. It came out as a sloppy salad with a lot of mushy feta (I think), overly big chunks of arugula (I think) and only a few small bits of squash. The squash had no roasted texture or flavour. After a great start I didnt want to make a fuss, but it did not come up to the menu description or a pleasant surprise. Still my favourite Vic hangout, just hope they fix the squash.
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FAQs

Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (250) 360-1824 ext. 1.

Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1093 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 23, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Google Map for Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar

536 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1K8

Additional information

Cross street
Located on lower Yates Street between Government and Wharf.
Neighborhood
Victoria
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking, parking lot directly opposite
Public transit
Multiple transit stops in the surrounding blocks.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dave Craggs
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ferrisoysterbar.com/
Phone number
(250) 360-1824 ext. 1

Ferris' Upstairs Seafood and Oyster Bar

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