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Restaurants in Victoria BC With a View

View of Inner Harbour in Victoria from a local restaurant

This restaurants in Victoria BC guide is written specifically for those of you interested in dining with a view. Check out our other restaurant guides for listings such as the 55 best restaurants in downtown Victoria, the best chicken wings and the best food trucks.

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When you live on an island, finding restaurants with a view is not hard to do and we've got plenty of picturesque options. From views of the bustling inner harbour at The Local to sweeping city views from atop Bear Mountain at Jack’s Place, the picturesque Saanich Inlet from The Alpina at Villa Eyrie Resort on the Malahat, the tranquil natural surroundings of Cooper’s Cove at Stickleback West Coast Eatery near Sooke and everything in between.

One of the best ways to experience restaurants that are not located in the core, is to book an excursion with a local guide and incorporate dining at your choice of restaurants into your itinerary.

Greater Victoria is a vast region from Sidney to Sooke so this restaurants in Victoria BC guide covers a lot of terrain!

Peninsula Restaurants With a View

Includes restaurants in Victoria BC that are located on the Saanich peninsula including Sidney and Brentwood Bay.

Blues Bayou

899 Marchant Road, Brentwood Bay
250-544-1194
Jambalaya, gumbo & Cajun-Creole fare
Waterfront patio

The Deep Cove Chalet

11190 Chalet Rd, North Saanich
250-656-3541
French dining room
Waterfront

Rumrunner Pub and Restaurant

9881 Seaport Place, Sidney at Port Sidney Marina
250-656-5643
Seafood and West Coast cuisine
Waterfront; views of the ocean, Gulf & San Juan Islands and Mount Baker

Sea Glass Waterfront Grill

2320 Harbour Road, Sidney at Van Isle Marina
778-351-3663
Contemporary West Coast dining
Waterfront; marina views

Restaurants in Victoria BC With a View

Includes restaurants in Victoria BC located in the communities of Victoria, Esquimalt, Saanich and Oak Bay.

Barb's Fish and Chips

1 Dallas Road, Victoria at Fisherman's Wharf in the Inner Harbour
250-384-6515
Seafood
Floating restaurant with views of fishing, sailing, houseboats
Seasonal hours

The Beach House Restaurant

5109 Cordova Bay Road, Victoria
250-658-5224
Contemporary Canadian eatery with globally-inspired dishes
Waterfront; panoramic bay views

Blue Crab Seafood House

146 Kingston Street, Victoria in the Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina
250-480-1999
Seafood; classic surf & turf
Harbour views

The Boom + Batten

2 Paul Kane Place, Victoria
250-940-5850
Pacific coast inspired fish & meat dishes
Beside the Victoria International Marina
Waterfront, harbour views

The Breakwater Cafe & Bistro

199 Dallas Road, Victoria at Ogden Point
250-386-8080
Pub grub, local craft beer & coffee
Waterfront

BLT from Breakwater Cafe

The Fish Store

1 Dallas Road, Victoria at Fisherman's Wharf in the Inner Harbour
250-383-6462
Seafood
Floating restaurant with views of fishing, sailing, houseboats
Seasonal hours

The Flying Otter Grill

950 Wharf Street, Victoria on the Harbour Air Seaplane docks
250-414-4220
Seafood
Waterfront; dockside; views of the Inner Harbour

Glo Restaurant & Lounge

2940 Jutland Road, Victoria on the Selkirk Waterway
250-385-5643
Global fare; pizza, mains & chophouse
Waterfront; views of the Selkirk waterway and trestle; outdoor patio

Lido Waterfront Bar & Bistro

1234 Wharf Street, Victoria
250-385-5436
Italian inspired menu of pizzas and tapas, seasonal seafood
Waterfront; views of the Inner Harbour and Parliament Buildings; outdoor patio
Open seasonally

The Local

1205 Wharf St, Victoria
250-385-1999
Pub fare
Inner Harbour views; outdoor patio

Patio at The Local

Lure Restaurant & Bar

100 Harbour Road, Victoria in the Ocean Pointe Resort
250-360-5873
Local seafood
Waterfront; Inner Harbour views; outdoor patio

Marina Restaurant

1327 Beach Drive, Victoria at the Oak Bay Marina
250-598-8555
Seafood
Waterfront; views of Mt. Baker and the Straits of Juan de Fuca

Milestones

812 Wharf Street, Victoria on the boardwalk at the Inner Harbour
250-381-2244
Classic favourites; family friendly
Waterfront; Inner Harbour views; outdoor patio

Red Fish Blue Fish

1006 Wharf Street, Victoria
250-298-6877
Seafood
Waterfront; outdoor dining; seasonal hours

Spinnakers Gastro Brewhouse & Guest Houses

308 Catherine Street, Victoria
250-386-2739
Pub style restaurant, family friendly; Upstairs taproom is adult-only
Waterfront patio, Inner Harbour views
Read our review of Spinnakers here

The Snug Pub

1175 Beach Dr, Victoria at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel
250-598-4556
Pub fare
Waterfront; oceanfront patio

Steamship Grill & Bar

70 Belleville Street, Victoria in the Heritage Steamship Terminal building at the Inner Harbour
778-433-6736
Seafood
Waterfront, Inner Harbour views

Vista 18 Westcoast Grill & Wine Bar

740 Burdett Avenue, Victoria on the 18th floor of Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites
250-382-9258
Westcoast menu focusing on free range, organic and local products
Views of the city, Inner Harbour, Olympic Mountains, Mount Baker and the Juan de Fuca Strait

Restaurants with a View in the Western Communities

Includes restaurants in Victoria BC located in the communities of Langford, Colwood, Sooke and Metchosin.

Jacks Place

2020 Country Club Way, Victoria at Bear Mountain Resort Village
250-391-5225
Pub style restaurant
City and mountain views; outdoor patio

Malahat Chalet at Moon Water Lodge

265 Trans-Canada Hwy, Malahat
778-432-4606
Canadian comfort food
Views of the Saanich Inlet

Smokin Tuna Cafe

Enjoy a variety of foods with one of our local food tours!

241 Becher Bay Road, Sooke
250-642-0332
Wraps, paninis, soup
Oceanfront; seasonal hours

Sooke Harbour House Hotel & Resort

1528 Whiffen Spit Road, Sooke
250-642-3421
Menu changes daily; local, seasonal and organic foods
Edible gardens with over 200 herbs, greens, edible flowers and vegetables
Waterfront, harbour views

Stickleback West Coast Eatery

5449 Sooke Road, Sooke on Cooper’s Cove beside Rush Kayak Adventures & West Coast Adventure College
778-425-4499
House made burgers & fries, wraps, pastas
Waterfront; outdoor patio

Alpina Restaurant (formerly The Summit)

600 Ebadora Lane, Malahat, at Villa Eyrie Resort
250-856-0188
Italian-inspired, farm-to-table fare
Atop Malahat ridge overlooking the Saanich Inlet

West Coast Grill

6929 West Coast Road, Sooke located at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort
778-425-0888
Surf and turf
Waterfront

Wild Mountain Food & Drink

1831 Maple Avenue South, Sooke
250-642-3596
West Coast Canadian cuisine that reflects the harvest & season
Waterfront

I hope our Restaurants in Victoria BC guide allows you to discover a spectacular view while enjoying a beautiful meal. If you prefer to combine your incredible dining experience with other regional attractions, we highly recommend using a local guide who can tailor your day to exactly your wishes.