Best Restaurants in Victoria
This list covers Victoria's top-rated restaurants based on Google reviews as of October 2026. It includes a diverse range of cuisines, from halal kebabs and ramen to fine seafood and vegan breakfasts. Most places are in the Downtown area, with others found in Victoria, Hillside/Quadra, Burnside, and the Gorge-Tillicum Area. Price levels are mostly inexpensive or moderate, with one very expensive option. All restaurants have a minimum of 300 reviews and ratings from 4.6 to 4.9, indicating consistently high customer satisfaction.
The highest rating of 4.9 is shared by three places: Volta Victoria, Uchida Eatery, and Bunny's Nook Kitchen. The most reviewed restaurant is Earls Kitchen + Bar with 5443 reviews, followed by Biryani Palace with 3247. John's Place Restaurant also has a high volume with 3587 reviews. This selection focuses on establishments that are currently open and have substantial feedback from local diners and visitors, ensuring the list reflects proven popularity.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kebab on Fire Victoria | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 2,641 | $ |
| 2 | Syriana Restaurant & Catering | Victoria | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,258 | $$ |
| 3 | Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,195 | $$$$ |
| 4 | Coop's Chicken & Smash Burgers | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,167 | $ |
| 5 | The Hot Dog Guys | Gorge -Tillicum Area | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 993 | $ |
| 6 | Mentora Ramen | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 982 | $ |
| 7 | Biryani Palace | Hillside/Quadra | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 3,247 | $$ |
| 8 | Volta Victoria | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 547 | $ |
| 9 | Gyrosa Fresh Greek | Victoria | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 886 | $ |
| 10 | Uni Modern Japanese Restaurant | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,736 | $$ |
| 11 | Uchida Eatery | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 395 | $ |
| 12 | Sushi Story | Victoria | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,073 | $$ |
| 13 | Part and Parcel | Hillside/Quadra | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,068 | $$ |
| 14 | Pinhalla Pinball Pizzeria | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 533 | $$ |
| 15 | Bunny's Nook Kitchen | Victoria | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 364 | $$ |
| 16 | Earls Kitchen + Bar | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 5,443 | $$ |
| 17 | Tandoori Trails | Indian restaurant in Victoria | Burnside | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 496 | $ |
| 18 | Taoisis Ramen & Tea | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 490 | $ |
| 19 | John's Place Restaurant | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 3,587 | $$ |
| 20 | K-Town Sushi & Grill | Victoria | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 476 | $ |
Kebab on Fire Victoria
This halal restaurant in Downtown is inexpensive and highly rated at 4.8 from 2641 reviews. It is open daily from 11:00 to 22:00. Reviewers often mention the kebab wrap, donair, and signature kebab plate with garlic sauce.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 11:00-22:00
Syriana Restaurant & Catering
Syriana Restaurant & Catering in Victoria offers moderate pricing and a 4.8 rating from 1258 reviews. Reviewers frequently praise the chicken shawarma, falafel, and Syrian food like kebbeh.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-21:00
- Mon 09:00-21:00
- Tue 09:00-21:00
- Wed 09:00-21:00
- Thu 09:00-21:00
- Fri 09:00-22:00
- Sat 09:00-22:00
Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar
Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar is a very expensive Downtown seafood spot with a 4.8 rating from 1195 reviews. It opens at 16:00 for dinner. Reviewers often highlight the sablefish, scallops, and seafood tower.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-21:30
- Mon 16:00-21:30
- Tue 16:00-21:30
- Wed 16:00-21:30
- Thu 16:00-22:00
- Fri 16:00-22:00
- Sat 16:00-22:00
Coop's Chicken & Smash Burgers
Coop's Chicken & Smash Burgers in Downtown is inexpensive and rated 4.8 from 1167 reviews. Reviewers mention the chicken burger, smash burger, and chicken tenders.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:00
- Mon 11:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-03:00
- Sat 11:00-03:00
The Hot Dog Guys
The Hot Dog Guys in the Gorge-Tillicum Area is inexpensive and has a 4.8 rating from 993 reviews. Reviewers often talk about the hot dogs, Dole Whip, and poutine.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-18:00
- Mon 09:00-18:00
- Tue 09:00-18:00
- Wed 09:00-18:00
- Thu 09:00-20:00
- Fri 09:00-20:00
- Sat 09:00-18:00
Mentora Ramen
Mentora Ramen is an inexpensive Downtown restaurant rated 4.8 from 982 reviews. It serves lunch and dinner from 11:30 to 21:30 daily. Reviewers frequently mention the ramen, chashu, and spicy tonkotsu ramen.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-21:30
- Mon 11:30-21:30
- Tue 11:30-21:30
- Wed 11:30-21:30
- Thu 11:30-21:30
- Fri 11:30-21:30
- Sat 11:30-21:30
Biryani Palace
Biryani Palace in Hillside/Quadra has a moderate price level and a 4.7 rating from 3247 reviews. Reviewers often note the Pakistani food, chicken dum biryani, and butter chicken.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-01:00
- Mon 11:00-01:00
- Tue 11:00-01:00
- Wed 11:00-01:00
- Thu 11:00-01:00
- Fri 11:00-02:00
- Sat 11:00-02:00
Volta Victoria
Volta Victoria is an inexpensive breakfast restaurant in Downtown with a top rating of 4.9 from 547 reviews. Reviewers often mention large portions, panini, and the Monte Cristo.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-14:00
- Wed 08:00-14:00
- Thu 08:00-14:00
- Fri 08:00-14:00
- Sat 08:00-14:00
Gyrosa Fresh Greek
Gyrosa Fresh Greek in Victoria is inexpensive and rated 4.8 from 886 reviews. Hours vary, from 11:00 to 19:00 on Sunday and until 21:00 other days. Reviewers frequently talk about the feta fries, beef gyro, and falafel.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-19:00
- Mon 11:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-21:00
- Sat 11:00-21:00
Uni Modern Japanese Restaurant
Uni Modern Japanese Restaurant in Downtown has moderate pricing and a 4.7 rating from 1736 reviews. It is open from 12:00 to 21:00 or 22:00 daily. Reviewers often mention sushi, sashimi, and the happy hour.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-21:00
- Mon 12:00-21:00
- Tue 12:00-21:00
- Wed 12:00-21:00
- Thu 12:00-21:00
- Fri 12:00-22:00
- Sat 12:00-22:00
Uchida Eatery
Uchida Eatery in Downtown is inexpensive and shares the top rating of 4.9 from 395 reviews. It only serves lunch from 11:00 to 14:00, Wednesday through Saturday. Reviewers often highlight Japanese food, salmon, and the negitoro don.
Opening hours
- Wed 11:00-14:00
- Thu 11:00-14:00
- Fri 11:00-14:00
- Sat 11:00-14:00
Sushi Story
Sushi Story in Victoria is moderately priced and rated 4.7 from 1073 reviews. It has split hours for lunch and dinner, closing at 21:00. Reviewers often mention the bento box, welcoming staff, and complimentary spring rolls.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-14:30, 16:30-21:00
- Mon 11:30-14:30, 16:30-21:00
- Tue 11:30-14:30, 16:30-21:00
- Wed 11:30-14:30, 16:30-21:00
- Thu 11:30-14:30, 16:30-21:00
- Fri 11:30-14:30, 16:30-21:00
- Sat 11:30-14:30, 16:30-21:00
Part and Parcel
Part and Parcel in Hillside/Quadra has moderate pricing and a 4.7 rating from 1068 reviews. It opens at 11:30 from Tuesday to Saturday, closing at 22:00. Reviewers frequently talk about the chicken sandwich, broccoli sandwich, and gnocchi.
Opening hours
- Tue 11:30-22:00
- Wed 11:30-22:00
- Thu 11:30-22:00
- Fri 11:30-22:00
- Sat 11:30-22:00
Pinhalla Pinball Pizzeria
Pinhalla Pinball Pizzeria in Downtown is moderately priced and rated 4.8 from 533 reviews. It opens at 11:30 or 16:00 and stays open late, with arcade games and DJs. Reviewers often mention the pinball, crispy crust, and pizza slices.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-23:00
- Mon 16:00-23:00
- Tue 16:00-23:00
- Wed 16:00-23:00
- Thu 16:00-23:00
- Fri 11:30-00:00
- Sat 11:30-00:00
Bunny's Nook Kitchen
Bunny's Nook Kitchen in Victoria is moderately priced and has a top rating of 4.9 from 364 reviews. Reviewers often highlight vegan options, cinnamon buns, and smoothies.
Opening hours
- Tue 09:00-15:00
- Wed 09:00-15:00
- Thu 09:00-15:00
- Fri 09:00-15:00
- Sat 09:00-15:00
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Earls Kitchen + Bar in Downtown is moderately priced and rated 4.6 from 5443 reviews. Reviewers often mention the happy hour, kind staff, and patio.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-00:00
- Mon 11:30-00:00
- Tue 11:30-00:00
- Wed 11:30-00:00
- Thu 11:30-00:00
- Fri 11:30-01:00
- Sat 10:00-01:00
Tandoori Trails | Indian restaurant in Victoria
Tandoori Trails in Burnside is an inexpensive Indian restaurant rated 4.8 from 496 reviews. It opens at 11:00 daily, closing at 23:00 or midnight. Reviewers frequently talk about tandoori dishes, garlic naan, and paneer tikka.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-23:00
- Tue 11:00-23:00
- Wed 11:00-23:00
- Thu 11:00-00:00
- Fri 11:00-00:00
- Sat 11:00-00:00
Taoisis Ramen & Tea
Taoisis Ramen & Tea in Downtown is inexpensive and rated 4.8 from 490 reviews. It is a women-owned business. Reviewers often mention the ramen, broth, and bubble tea like the lychee drink.
John's Place Restaurant
John's Place Restaurant is a moderate-price Canadian spot in Downtown, rated 4.6 from 3587 reviews. Reviewers often mention eggs Benedict, meatloaf, and the memorabilia.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-15:00
- Mon 07:00-15:00
- Tue 07:00-15:00
- Wed 07:00-15:00
- Thu 07:00-15:00
- Fri 07:00-15:00
- Sat 08:00-15:00
K-Town Sushi & Grill
K-Town Sushi & Grill in Victoria is inexpensive and rated 4.8 from 476 reviews. It opens at 16:00 daily for dinner, closing at 22:00 or 23:00. Reviewers often talk about Korean food, sushi, and complimentary spring rolls.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-22:00
- Mon 16:00-23:00
- Tue 16:00-23:00
- Wed 16:00-23:00
- Thu 16:00-23:00
- Fri 16:00-23:00
- Sat 16:00-23:00
Tips before you go
- Check hours carefully, as many places like Uchida Eatery, Volta Victoria, and Bunny's Nook Kitchen have limited days or close in the afternoon.
- For late-night food, consider Biryani Palace (open until 2:00 AM), Coop's (open until 3:00 AM on weekends), or Pinhalla (open until midnight).
- Downtown Victoria has the highest concentration of restaurants on this list, offering many walkable options.
- Many restaurants offer takeout, delivery, or curbside pickup; check the features list for services like 'has_delivery' or 'has_takeout'.
- Price levels vary; most options are inexpensive or moderate, with Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar being the only very expensive choice.
- Several places, like Earls and Pinhalla, have notable cocktail service, while others like Volta and Bunny's Nook are known for coffee.
How we made this list
This list was created using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating calculation was applied so that places with very few reviews did not rank unfairly high. Only restaurants with at least 300 reviews were considered for inclusion. The list also only includes places that are currently open, based on their listed hours of operation. This method ensures the rankings reflect both quality and reliability based on substantial customer feedback.
Questions about restaurants in Victoria
Which restaurant has the most reviews?
Earls Kitchen + Bar in Downtown has the most reviews on this list, with 5443. It has a 4.6 rating and moderate pricing. Other highly reviewed places include Biryani Palace with 3247 reviews and John's Place Restaurant with 3587 reviews. This volume of feedback indicates these are well-established and popular spots.
Are there good options for vegan or dietary restrictions?
Yes. Bunny's Nook Kitchen is highly rated at 4.9 and reviewers often mention its vegan options, gluten free choices, and vegan desserts. Other restaurants list features like serves_healthy or serves_organic food. Reviewers also note vegan items at places like Gyrosa Fresh Greek, which has a kale Caesar salad.
Where can I find inexpensive places to eat?
Many restaurants on the list are inexpensive. Examples include Kebab on Fire, Coop's Chicken & Smash Burgers, The Hot Dog Guys, and Tandoori Trails. These are found in various neighbourhoods like Downtown, Gorge-Tillicum, and Burnside. Their ratings range from 4.6 to 4.9, proving quality at a lower price point.
Do I need to make reservations?
The facts do not specify reservation policies. However, many places serve dine-in. For popular, higher-end spots like Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar, which is very expensive and opens only for dinner, it is wise to contact them directly. Others, like casual spots with takeout, may not require reservations. Checking the features for 'serves_dine_in' can indicate a sit-down service.
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