How is Friends of Dorothy restaurant rated?

Name: Friends of Dorothy
Address: 537 Johnson St, Victoria, BC, Canada, V8W 1M2
Telephone: (778) 432-4565
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.7

Friends of Dorothy

4.7 (175)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

537 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 1M2

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Great for brunch

Voted Tasting Victoria's Best New Restaurant 2022, Friends of Dorothy is Vancouver Island's premier LGBT2Q+ restaurant. Featuring gourmet plates and technicolor craft cocktails, our queer-owned establishment offers breakfast, brunch and dinner with bright walls, modern tastes, live entertainment and campy excellence.

Dorothy’s share-friendly dinner menu spans crave-inducing nibbles, audacious charcuterie boards, refined signature dishes. Sharable favourites include gochujang drenched crispy cauliflower and sizzling hot baked brie.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to our beautiful central downtown location at 537 Johnson Street and discover our weekly event lineup on Instagram @fodvictoria, or online at www.fodlounge.com. Truly everyone’s welcome at Friends of Dorothy!

Open every night until 12am. Reservations are not taken after 8pm - first come first served.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Global, International, Cocktail Bar, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(778) 432-4565
Website
https://www.fodlounge.com/victoria/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
For any Catering inquiries, please send us an email at victoria@fodlounge.com
Private party facilities
Our space is available for Private Events. For any inquiries regarding private events, please send us an email at victoria@fodlounge.com and let us know how we can help create a memorable event for you.

Location
537 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 1M2
Neighborhood
Victoria
Cross street
We are located at 537 Johnson street on the corner of Waddington Alley.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Traditional BreakfastCA$17.50
Two Eggs Any Style, Choice of Berryman's Farm Bacon or Sausage, Rosemary Hash Browns, Wildfire Bakery Sesame Spelt Sourdough
Traditional Plant-Based BreakfastCA$19.50
Veggie Tofu Scramble, The Very Good Butchers Sausage, Rosemary Hash Browns, Toasted Sesame Spelt Bread
Rock Crab & Avocado Benny*
Crab, Smashed Avocado, English Muffin, Two Poached Eggs, House Hollandaise, Tobiko Roe, Rosemary Hash Browns
- FullCA$24.00
- HalfCA$20.50
Prosciutto Eggs Benny*
Prosciutto, English Muffin, Two Poached Eggs, House Hollandaise, Rosemary Hash Browns
- FullCA$22.00
- HalfCA$18.50
Tomato & Avocado Benny*
Tomato & Smashed Avocado, English Muffin, Two Poached Eggs, Pesto Hollandaise, Rosemary Hash Browns
- FullCA$18.00
- HalfCA$14.50
Pork Belly Benny*
Crispy Berryman's Farm Pork Belly, English Muffin, Two Poached Eggs, House Hollandaise, Gochujang Glaze, Rosemary Hash Browns
- FullCA$22.00
- HalfCA$18.50
Korean Braised Beef HashCA$22.00
Braised Beef, Kimchi, Ssamjang, Poached Eggs, House Hollandaise, Hash Browns, Green Onion & Sesame
Tomato & Avocado Toast**CA$19.00
Smashed Avocado, Tomato, Feta, Toasted Sesame Spelt Bread, Pistachio & Pumpkin Seed Dukkah
Seafood OmeletteCA$23.00
Prawn, Rock Crab, Salmon, Tarragon Aioli, Tobiko Roe, Arugula, Rosemary Hash Browns
Fried Chicken & Belgian WafflesCA$22.00
Karagee Style Fried Chicken, Miso Maple Glaze, Buttermilk Waffle, Fried Egg
Caramelized Apple Cinnamon Belgian WafflesCA$17.50
Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting, Oat Crumble, Cinnamon, Icing Sugar
Breakfast Sandwich*CA$19.00
Berryman's Farm Bacon, Over-Easy Egg, Smashed Avocado, Cheddar, Pickled Onion, Sriracha Aioli, Arugula, Brioche Bun, Rosemary Hash Browns
Tuna Poke Bowl**CA$23.00
Purple Cabbage Slaw, Sticky Rice, Greens, Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes, Ponzu Sauce, Miso Aioli, Pickled Onion, Daikon, Green Onion
Crispy Chicken Sandwich*CA$22.00
Karagge Style Fried Chicken, Siracha Aioli, Nappa Cabbage Slaw, Jack Daniels Glaze, Served with Fries

Sides

AvocadoCA$4.00
FruitCA$4.00
Side SaladCA$5.50
Gluten Free BreadCA$4.00
Toasted Wildfire Bakery SourdoughCA$3.50
SausageCA$7.00
- VeganCA$9.00
Poached EggCA$2.50
- TwoCA$4.50
Berryman's Farm BaconCA$5.00
Rosemary Hash BrownCA$4.50

Kids

WafflesCA$9.00
Maple Syrup, Butter
Berryman's Farm Bacon, One Egg & ToastCA$9.00
Grilled Cheese & FriesCA$9.00

Liquid Courage

Subject to BCLDB regulations. All cocktails 1oz unless otherwise stated

MimosaCA$11.00
Okanagan Sparkling White with your choice of Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Mango, Pineapple, Grapefruit, or Passionfruit Juice
Mimosa KitCA$55.00
Bottle of Bubbles with Assorted Juices & Fresh Fruit
Victorian ShaftCA$12.00
Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, Espresso, & Bailey's (choice of Almond Bailey's)
Aperol SpritzCA$12.00
Aperol, Bubbles, Soda Water
Caesar
Vodka, Clamato Juice, Horseradish, Hot Sauce, Spice Mix, Garnish
- SingleCA$9.00
- DoubleCA$13.00
Irish CoffeeCA$12.00
Coffee, Irish Cream Liquor, Jameson
Paloma
Tequila, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda
- SingleCA$9.00
- DoubleCA$12.00
Bramble
Gin, Lemon Juice, Huckleberry, Simple Syrup
- 2ozCA$13.00
Morning Sparkle
Bubbles, Malibu Coconut Rum, Pineapple Juice
- 2ozCA$12.00
Craft Beer & Cider
Rotating selection of locally-brewed beers. Ask what's on tap
- 16ozCA$8.50

Hot as Kansas

Espresso based beverages are a double shot. Substitute Almond or Oat Milk +$1. Add Hazelnut or Vanilla +$0.50

Local Craft CoffeeCA$3.50
Bottomless Mug
EspressoCA$3.50
AmericanoCA$4.00
CappuccinoCA$5.50
LatteCA$5.50
Café MochaCA$5.50
Loose Leaf TeaCA$3.50
Ask for our selection
Hot ChocolateCA$4.25
Whipped Cream, Chocolate Chips

Cold as a Witch's

Iced CoffeeCA$4.25
Local Island Coffee
Iced TeaCA$3.50
Local Island Tea. Ask for our selection
Fruit JuiceCA$4.25
Orange, Apple, Grapefruit, Mango, Pineapple, or Cranberry

What 175 people are saying

Friends of Dorothy reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

175 Reviews

S
Shar
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on January 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service, such a fun show, and seriously delicious food! 10/10 loved it.
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CaralynnH VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great New Year's Eve there. Excellent food, service and show. Shea was amazing in her job. Grace under pressure. Lots of fun with fantastic drinks and food.
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KelseyB
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing staff, performers and food. Loved the location and decor. We will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on December 18, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at the restaurant. Service, food and atmosphere were great! Look forward to going back!
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Melissa
Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 17, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. FAST and friendly service. Fabulous place for breaky.
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JillM
Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 11, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great decor and buzzy but not too noisy atmosphere. The food was ok. We went for brunch. Brunch in Victoria has a high standard; it wasn't up there with other downtown spots. Our server was new but very pleasant and fun. I'd go back for the evening; the bartender said that's the time that FOD shines.
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BrookeF
Edmonton / Northern Alberta1 review
5.0
Dined on December 11, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never a dull moment at FOD, amazing quality drinks, friendly attentive staff, and don't even get me started on the drag queen experience!!!!
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Pokkahontas VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta7 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 11, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Christmas fun
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LauraS
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
3.0
Dined on December 4, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place, just a shame we went for an event but it started an hour late so we had to leave as it was starting. The staff are always amazing and we always choose to sit at the bar for this reason.
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Gingerwander
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on December 1, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved it. Fantastic decor, staff are so friendly, the entertainment was super fun, and the food and beverages were lovely. I'll absolutely be back.
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Friends of Dorothy is rated 4.7 stars by 175 OpenTable diners.

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537 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 1M2

Additional information

Cross street
We are located at 537 Johnson street on the corner of Waddington Alley.
Neighborhood
Victoria
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Global, International, Cocktail Bar, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.fodlounge.com/victoria/
Phone number
(778) 432-4565
Catering
For any Catering inquiries, please send us an email at victoria@fodlounge.com
Private party facilities
Our space is available for Private Events. For any inquiries regarding private events, please send us an email at victoria@fodlounge.com and let us know how we can help create a memorable event for you.

Friends of Dorothy

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Brunch Eats

Traditional BreakfastCA$17.50

Traditional Plant-Based BreakfastCA$19.50

Rock Crab & Avocado Benny*

Prosciutto Eggs Benny*

Tomato & Avocado Benny*

Pork Belly Benny*

Korean Braised Beef HashCA$22.00

Tomato & Avocado Toast**CA$19.00

Seafood OmeletteCA$23.00

Fried Chicken & Belgian WafflesCA$22.00

Caramelized Apple Cinnamon Belgian WafflesCA$17.50

Breakfast Sandwich*CA$19.00

Tuna Poke Bowl**CA$23.00

Crispy Chicken Sandwich*CA$22.00

Sides

AvocadoCA$4.00

FruitCA$4.00

Side SaladCA$5.50

Gluten Free BreadCA$4.00

Toasted Wildfire Bakery SourdoughCA$3.50

SausageCA$7.00

Poached EggCA$2.50

Berryman's Farm BaconCA$5.00

Rosemary Hash BrownCA$4.50

Kids

WafflesCA$9.00

Berryman's Farm Bacon, One Egg & ToastCA$9.00

Grilled Cheese & FriesCA$9.00

Liquid Courage

MimosaCA$11.00

Mimosa KitCA$55.00

Victorian ShaftCA$12.00

Aperol SpritzCA$12.00

Caesar

Irish CoffeeCA$12.00

Paloma

Bramble

Morning Sparkle

Craft Beer & Cider

Hot as Kansas

Local Craft CoffeeCA$3.50

EspressoCA$3.50

AmericanoCA$4.00

CappuccinoCA$5.50

LatteCA$5.50

Café MochaCA$5.50

Loose Leaf TeaCA$3.50

Hot ChocolateCA$4.25

Cold as a Witch's

Iced CoffeeCA$4.25

Iced TeaCA$3.50

Fruit JuiceCA$4.25

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