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The Arbutus Room at Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa, Victoria, BC

The Arbutus Room at Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa

4.5
4.5
319 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
Victoria's premier oceanfront dining destination, exclusively for guests aged 16 and older, situated at the stunning Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa, just 20 minutes from downtown Victoria. Immerse yourself in the warmth of our crackling fireplace or unwind on our heated seaside patios. Experience a fresh take on Pacific Rim cuisine, crafted from seasonally inspired ingredients sourced from the ocean and cultivated locally on Vancouver Island. Delight in a tempting array of flavors, colors, and textures, perfectly complemented by the finest wines from British Columbia and around the world.

Open daily for breakfast & dinner 7 days a week.

Head Chef: Matt Cusano
Director of Food & Beverage: Adam Ames
Assistant Director/Sommelier of Food & Beverage: Adriano Cartuliares

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Northwest, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–10:45 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (250) 544-2079
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Plan to amaze them with Victoria’s most spectacular oceanfront party & event venues, creative food and discerning service. The catering team at Brentwood Bay Resort will take care of planning all the details for your special event, party or meeting. We'll create a menu with our chef's seasonal offerings all paired with the regions finest wines and local craft beers. Our team will arrange breakfast, lunch or dinner options to suit your budget and party size. Go online for more information at http://www.brentwoodbayresort.com/events-weddings
  • Private party facilities
    Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa offers three choices for private dining, wedding and conference/meeting space. Our beautiful poolside oceanfront Gallery Room offers sit-down seating for up to 35 guests and stand up reception style for up to 60. Upstairs, the Garden room accommodates seating for up to 50 guests and stand up reception for up to 80. The main dining room can be used for exclusive weddings & parties for up to 100 guests. Contact our Sales & Events Manager by email sales@brentwoodbayresort.com
  • Neighborhood
    Central Saanich
  • Cross street
    Brentwood Drive
  • Parking details
    Free parking located right at the main entrance to Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa.
  • Public transit
    BC Transit Bus Route #75 located directly in front of Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 3 Course Valentine's Day in the Arbutus Room

    CA$79.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
    **Table Requires full participation if Valentine's Day reservation is placed**1st Course: Halloumi salad (GF, VEG)Marinated kale, citrus dressing, honey almond & seed granola OR Oysters on the half shell (GF) Three BC oysters, raspberry mignonette, lemon, house hot sauce + $7.50 make half dozen 2nd Course: 8oz Certified Angus beef striploin (GF)Potato pave, porcini butter, red wine jus, oyster mushroom, baby carrots OR Potato gnocchi Beef Bolognese, confit cherry tomato, basil, grana Padano OR Red beet risotto (GF) Seared sea scallops, ricotta, beet chips, sunflower seeds, lemon, olive oil.3rd Course: Panna Cotta (GF) Caramelized white chocolate, raspberry OR Macarons (GF) **Taxes and gratuities not included**
  • 3 Course Wednesday Fresh Sheet

    CA$65.00 per person

    Feb 19, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025
    Join us every Wednesday evening in the Arbutus Room at Brentwood Bay Resort for our delightful rotating fresh sheet experience. Indulge in a carefully curated selection of seasonal dishes, showcasing the finest local ingredients. Enhance your dining experience with optional wine pairings, hand-selected by our expert Sommelier, Adriano Cartuliares. Savor the perfect blend of flavors and enjoy an inviting atmosphere as you explore culinary creativity in the heart of the resort.

What 319 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Overall

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Food

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Service

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Value

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for groups

  • Vancouver Island

    Healthy

  • Vancouver Island

    Neighborhood gem

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Vancouver Island

    Lively

  • Vancouver Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Arbutus Room at Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa offers a "beautiful dining facility" with "wonderful service" and a "lovely atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "incredible food," especially the scallops and tenderloin. The live music enhances the "perfect ambiance," making it ideal for special occasions, despite some noting smaller portions and occasional service lapses.

319 Reviews
  1. Clarice

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there for Dine Around. We had the Duck Confit Raviolo Appetizer. It was delicious but needed bread for the sauce. The strip loin steaks were very good but no sign of the au jus, carrots perfectly cooked, but sliced potatoes were greasy. The dessert hit was the panna cotta. The blueberry tart crust was soggy. The young men were asked if they would like a refill of their cold drinks, young woman did not get asked. There were long stretches between courses, although the dining room was almost empty. We were not asked if we wanted tea or coffee. However, alcoholic drinks were pushed. Beautiful decor but disappointing for the price.

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  2. Laura

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Taylor was very helpful and friendly. The dine around menu was delicious!

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  3. Tim

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service food and ambience. Would highly recommend.

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  4. Debbie

    VIP

    Vancouver

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the 3 course dine around menu - delicious. Pre dinner cocktails were yummy and the live music was very enjoyable. A perfect night out with friends

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  5. Don

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Three of us had the Dine Around menu and the other ordered salmon. The presentation was great but portion sizes were small. No complimentary bread was offered. The flavours of the dishes were OK but nothing stood out as great. It is a beautiful dining facility with lovely live music and attentive service. It is expensive which would have been OK if the food lived up to the cost.

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  6. Lakhshmi

    Vancouver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Portions are smaller side. Desert was good but 1/2 scoop ice cream came with it. Like I said smaller side portions. Service was great. Appetizers - ordered the bread but small portions.

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  7. Catherine

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited the Arbutus room dining area as part of Victoria's Dine Around program in January and participated in the 3 course offering. This is a lovely venue and excellent for an outing that may include touring across the Mill Bay Ferry. The seating is lovely and the food good to very good. Our party had an enjoyable evening.

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  8. Sandra

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a really lovely experience with the Dine Around and Stay In Town. It is a nice room and we enjoyed the live music. Service was good and the food and drinks were all excellent.

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  9. Chris

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional dining experience managed by a great team. Answered all of our questions regarding the food and even did a little digging to tell us more about the carrot cake we had for desert. Thanks to the Brentwood Bay Resort.

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  10. KimS

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot. The service was a bit slow but I think that was a staffing issue not the staff. The food and value were amazing for a nice breakfast with a terrific view!

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FAQs

The Arbutus Room at Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa is rated 4.5 stars by 319 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Arbutus Room at Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa

849 Verdier Avenue, Victoria, BC V8M 1C5

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Brentwood Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Central Saanich
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–10:45 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Northwest, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking located right at the main entrance to Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa.
  • Public transit
    BC Transit Bus Route #75 located directly in front of Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (250) 544-2079
  • Catering
    Plan to amaze them with Victoria’s most spectacular oceanfront party & event venues, creative food and discerning service. The catering team at Brentwood Bay Resort will take care of planning all the details for your special event, party or meeting. We'll create a menu with our chef's seasonal offerings all paired with the regions finest wines and local craft beers. Our team will arrange breakfast, lunch or dinner options to suit your budget and party size. Go online for more information at http://www.brentwoodbayresort.com/events-weddings
  • Private party facilities
    Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa offers three choices for private dining, wedding and conference/meeting space. Our beautiful poolside oceanfront Gallery Room offers sit-down seating for up to 35 guests and stand up reception style for up to 60. Upstairs, the Garden room accommodates seating for up to 50 guests and stand up reception for up to 80. The main dining room can be used for exclusive weddings & parties for up to 100 guests. Contact our Sales & Events Manager by email sales@brentwoodbayresort.com
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