Restaurants near University of Victoria

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A photo of The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Saanich restaurant

1. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Saanich

4.6

Exceptional(3457)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Victoria

Booked 43 times today

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime rib is a Keg specialty, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with special Keg spices. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood, memorable appetizers, crisp salads… and decadent desserts. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. You'll find a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere accompanied by a fun and up-scale bar setting where guests can enjoy an excellent wine list, signature Keg martinis, and fresh squeezed juice cocktails.

2. Boom + Batten

4.7

Exceptional(4697)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Northwest • Victoria

Booked 60 times today

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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3. Glo Restaurant + Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(3722)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Northwest • Victoria

Booked 38 times today

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.

4. Wind Cries Mary

4.7

Exceptional(56)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Victoria

Booked 42 times today

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.

5. The Courtney Room

4.6

Exceptional(1338)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Victoria

Booked 22 times today

Modern Pacific North West Cuisine. 2024 YAM Magazine's Victoria Restaurant of the Year! Gather at the bar for fresh-shucked oysters and craft cocktails, unwind with friends over sharing plates, or celebrate that special occasion with an elevated dining experience. Just two blocks from the Inner Harbour, enjoy seasonal menus showcasing the best of Vancouver Island ingredients. Awarded YAM Magazine's Best Victoria Restaurant and 2-time (2024 & 2023) Best Sommelier/Wine Program. Also, Vancouver Island's ONLY Platinum-tier awarded restaurant at the 2024 Vancouver International Wine Festival for Wine Program Excellence.

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6. Dunlop House Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(80)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Victoria

Operated by Camosun’s School of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management students, the fine dining Dunlop House Restaurant looks forward to welcoming you our valued guests back for dinner reservations (5:00 pm-6:30 pm) on specific Wednesdays from October to early December 2023. Maintaining a safe learning environment is a shared responsibility, and the health and wellbeing of our students, staff, and guests is our highest priority and we appreciate your patronage and your patience as we train students for the realistic challenges and opportunities they will face in the industry.

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7. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Fort Street

4.3

Awesome(3496)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Victoria

Booked 39 times today

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime rib is a Keg specialty, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with special Keg spices. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood, memorable appetizers, crisp salads and decadent desserts. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. You'll find a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere accompanied by a fun and up-scale bar setting where guests can enjoy an excellent wine list, signature Keg martinis, and fresh squeezed juice cocktails.

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8. Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge

4.5

Awesome(2077)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Northwest • Victoria

Booked 21 times today

Serving Canadian Regional Cuisine, Vista 18 complements it's 18th floor views of Victoria's inner harbour and Juan de Fuca Strait with a locally inspired menu focusing on sustainable and fresh ingredients. Our versatile wine list and knowledgeable staff will help you choose the perfect wine to pair with your dinner while you enjoy the sights in our contemporary dining room.Open for breakfast, happy hour & dinner 7 days a week. Reservations are always recommended to ensure the opportunity to see all of beautiful Victoria and the surrounding area. For reservations of groups over 6+, please give us a call!Additionally, our lounge is open 7 days a week (with happy hour offered daily) and is non-reservable. Seating in our lounge is based on a first come, first serve basis.We look forward to you joining us and we can't wait to serve you!

9. Zambri's

4.7

Exceptional(2643)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Victoria

Booked 31 times today

Lunch:Wednesday-Friday 11:30am-2:30pmDinner: Tuesday-Thursday 5:00-9:00Friday-Saturday 5:00-10:00Reservations recommended but not required. For over 25 years, Zambri’s has been fortunate enough to serve Victorians Italian soul food paired with all the best wines of Italy. We’ve grown as Victoria has grown, but at our heart, we have remained true to our roots. Many years of working with local farmers, being a contributing member of our local community, caring for the environment (we are carbon neutral), hosting Italian wine dinners and always making sure that our vision for our food stays true, have brought us to the place we are now.Join us for dinner, come for one our monthly wine dinners, or have your next event in one of our gorgeous private spaces... Come see for yourself!

10. Cafe Brio

4.8

Exceptional(308)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Victoria

Booked 26 times today

The Café Brio, located in Victoria, has been a local favorite for twenty six years, serving up a rustic, Italian inspired menu. Focusing on regional products, Café Brio led by multi awarded Chef Sam Harris selects the highest quality ingredients from local sources to be used in authentic, creative dishes.At Café Brio, everything is prepared in house. Pasta favorites include gnocchi with roasted leeks, parmesan cream and basil purée, Spaghettini with tomato, garlic, basil, olive oil and parmigiano and also our wild mushroom risotto. From the Sea enjoy seared scallops with peroxides, delicata squash, carmelo and bacon anchovy vinaigrette or our local fish feature. Lastly the Parry Bay Lamb feature from our friends out in Metchosin is an absolute must.The wine list is extensive with input from multiple Sommeliers on staff always excited to share their new favourite bottle in our unique and cozy dining room.

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KeithP
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
4.0
Dined today
Fantastic service. Food was good prime rib could have been warmer. Cream Brulee was a little burned in spots but still eatable
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - SaanichPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Victoria
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4.6
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Nataliia
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Amazing experience, delicious food, relaxed atmosphere! This is amazing place for dinner!
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Boom + BattenPrice: Expensive• Northwest• Victoria
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4.7
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KiranR
Vancouver / British Columbia •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Cute little hidden place. Nicely lit, cute ambience, great service, & yummy cocktails and food. Would highly recommend!
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Wind Cries MaryPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Victoria
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4.7
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Vancouver / British Columbia •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Seevice was fantastic, steak perfectly cooked and was delicious!! Had a great night with my boy once again at the the Fort street Keg!
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Fort StreetPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Victoria
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4.3
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Jane
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Beautiful view, wonderful service and great food!
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Glo Restaurant + LoungePrice: Moderate• Northwest• Victoria
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4.6

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