Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Victoria

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Victoria? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Irish Times Pub

4.7

4.7 (127)

CAN$30 and under

Irish

Victoria

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Irish Times Pub, where excellent design and authenticity are at the heart of downtown Victoria"s most exciting new pub!

Located at 1200 Government Street, the Irish Times Pub is home to 190 seats over two floors with 80 seats available on our patios, opening onto both Government Street and historic Bastion Square.

Our concept goes far beyond mere architecture though. The Irish Times opened with everything it takes to make a pub successfully Irish, including authentic Live Irish music, 7 nights each week.

The tradition of Ireland has also been extended to our menu, which has been developed on a philosophy of creating traditional Irish food and drink that is both contemporary and funky, showcasing Irish Pub Food as you would see in Ireland today.

Top review

Kelly

Dined on May 17, 2025

Had a wonderful meal made all the better by our server Meghan! So much fun!!

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Victoria

4.7

4.7 (852)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

American

Victoria

About the restaurant

Welcome to Earls Victoria, on historic Government Street, just steps away from the picturesque harbour. This location, nestled in Bay Centre Mall, offers the perfect spot to unwind and soak up the vibrant atmosphere. Indulge in the delightful flavours of our daily features, Happy Hour, late-night Happy Hour, and weekend Brunch Happy Hour while enjoying the sunshine on our inviting summer patio. Whether you're seeking a quick bite or a leisurely meal, Earls Victoria is the ideal destination to savour delicious food and create lasting memories. Join us and experience the best of Victoria's culinary scene. Your table is ready. We can't wait to see you!

Additional Parking: Paid Parkade - free after 6:00 PM + Paid street parking - free after 8:00 PM

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Bob

Dined 5 days ago

We appreciate being seated in the dining room as opposed to the bar area. The noise level was far more tolerable. Service was quick, efficient and friendly. Our meals arrived in an appropriate amount of time after ordering and were well presented and delicious. We would happily return to Earl's.

Wind Cries Mary

4.7

4.7 (129)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Victoria

About the restaurant

Coastal cabin food for modern times. We are a tucked away portal to experiencing the rustic riches of Vancouver Island, in the middle of Victoria’s downtown core.

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Graham

Dined 2 days ago

Great restaurant, amazing food, and lovely staff! 10/10 experience every time

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Bard & Banker

4.6

4.6 (196)

CAN$30 and under

Pub

Victoria

About the restaurant

With a rich history and arguably the most beautiful room in Victoria, The Bard provides the very best in food, drink, and music. Executive Chef Adam Twohey, has created a full-service menu that is hearty, fast, locally sourced when possible, and made from scratch. He keeps things fresh and fun by creating new daily specials and features each week. Find the perfect drink to satisfy your thirst with everything from our mimosa towers, 31 craft and import taps, handcrafted cocktails and an award-winning wine list. We take pride in featuring the very best musical talents Victoria has to offer 7 nights a week with NO cover!

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Chuck

Dined 1 day ago

What a delightful and tasty experience! We were visiting from out of town - six of us - and we were given great seats, the service was outstanding, and the food was delicious. As were the cocktails. Thanks for a great dinner.

Milestones Grill + Bar - Millstream

4.6

4.6 (581)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Victoria

About the restaurant

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Sherry

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent and quick service. Steak was done to perfection and probably the best we’ve had. Definitely one of our favourite restaurants not only for dinner but Sunday brunch.

Glo Restaurant + Lounge

4.6

4.6 (3810)

CAN$30 and under

Northwest

Victoria

About the restaurant

Visit Glo for exceptional 180° views of the Selkirk waterway. Be surrounded by a fun, social atmosphere with close proximity to downtown. Locals & visitors enjoy our contemporary menu & curated cocktail list using fresh, inventive ingredients. Our happy hour & late night menu offers one of the best locations to dine with value.

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Steve

Dined 2 days ago

Very nice atmosphere, it was perfect for celebrating our son’s graduation. Thank. We were looking for something more elegant but not too fancy.

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Boom + Batten

4.6

4.6 (4812)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Victoria

About the restaurant

With its perfect view of the inner harbour, Boom + Batten’s elevated casual dining offers guests an approachable culinary experience. Influenced and inspired by our Pacific Northwest surroundings, our culinary & beverage team delivers an inventive menu using the best ingredients on the market.

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JingVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We haven’t been to the restaurant for a while. We are impressed with the food quality and value! It was great overall! Will definitely come back!

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4.6

4.6 (27)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

European

Victoria

About the restaurant

Rudi grew up on the west coast. They have tasted the fruits of far off lands. Scents, sounds, images and the energy of the World’s most magnificent cities. Cities with a history. A culture. With roots. With experience.
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They bring this experience home with a sense of wonder and curiosity. Of longing and searching for their own identity. One they are committed to discover through craft and experimentation. To understand and discover their own identity. Their own version of their lineage.

The medium for this exploration is food. Not to replicate their great grandmother’s Rouladen, but to create something new, that would make her proud.

All dishes are designed for sharing, and are served when they are ready. We do our best to accommodate allergies however cannot guarantee anything without prior notice.

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Brenda

Dined 1 day ago

We had a wonderful birthday. Dinner service was very good. The staff were very friendly helpful. Didn’t matter who you were speaking to your concern or order or ire was addressed. They had made a small error at the beginning immediately corrected it and made concessions on the bill overall we were completely satisfied.

Milestones Grill + Bar - Victoria

4.4

4.4 (1374)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Victoria

About the restaurant

The classics you love prepared with a perfect twist, all served up in an atmosphere that feels just right. That’s the Milestones promise. So, whether you’re celebrating a milestone, making the most of Happy Hour or enjoying brunch with friends, you can be sure that every Milestones experience is a simple and perfectly memorable one.

Please note, we will do our very best to accommodate requests for specific seating but we cannot guarantee them. We do not accept reservations for our patio, but if it available upon arrival you are welcome to it!

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LibbyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great experience. Ending up eating lunch there twice. Good food and drinks. Great service. Fabulous views. Will be eating here again next time we are in town.

Superflux {Cabana}

4.1

4.1 (69)

CAN$30 and under

Burgers

Victoria

About the restaurant

Superflux {Cabana} is about Burgers, Cocktails, and Good Times. Seating inside and out. And of course, lots of Superflux Beer.

Known For:
2 Amazing Roof Top Patios & A Stunning Interior, {Cabana} Burgers, Margaritas and IPA. We also have other selections available for review on our website, with a live beer menu.

We will always have seating for walk-in guests, and for anyone worried about getting a table, check out our online waitlist. **FOR PATIO SEATING, PLEASE PUT THE REQUEST IN YOUR BOOKING NOTES.**

**Please note: While we love the kiddos, and they LOVE our curly fries, we are an intimate space with little room for strollers. We do not have high chairs, change tables, or booster seats.**

Party of 12+? Shoot us an email (info@superfluxcabana.com)

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SukiVIP

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

Our server was amazing! (Sorry can’t remember her name but it began with C & she had blonde hair)

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