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Q at The Empress - The Fairmont Empress Hotel

4.5 (601)
CAN$51 and over
Northwest
721 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 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

What 601 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
  • 4.1Value

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 an exquisite dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious and very tasteful" food. The ambiance is "spectacular," and the staff, including exceptional servers like Andrew, enhance the experience. Guests praise the Sunday roast and vegetarian selections. Some note minor issues with noise and portion sizes.
601 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Toronto / Ontario10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Jeffrey VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Kirsten

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Ryan VIP

    Charlotte2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Considering the price of the menu I expected more attentive service. Water was not refilled and waiter seemed preoccupied and forget to give us new flatware when our entrees arrived.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pacific Salmon dish was really good. Lobster and soup are too salty. Far Gior is not creamy enough to spread on the bread. The service people are wonderful!

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  6. Emmanuel

    Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very high quality service provided by our waitress Friendly and smart discussion Special thanks for her

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  7. Albert

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Q at the Empress was everything I expected, and more. It wasn't just dinner! It was an experience.

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  8. Christine

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal! The live acoustic music was excellent. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly.

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  9. Michael

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals we've ever had and Andrew, our server, was simply sensational. Every dish we had was perfect and the vegetarian selections were delightful.

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  10. Jennifer

    Portland / Oregon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were having a family celebration and everyone was wonderful.

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FAQs

Q at The Empress - The Fairmont Empress Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 601 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 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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