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Victoria, British Columbia, CA
Sunday, October 12, 2008

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Victoria Dining

James Bay Tea Room & Restaurant

332 Menzies St
Victoria BC V8V 2G9 Phone: (250) 382-8282
Fax: (250) 389-1716
Omelets, pot pies, bangers and kidney pie are among the dishes you can savor in James Bay Tea Room, which occupies a 1907 home. The decor draws influence from the British royal family. Afternoon tea is $11 and high tea, $15.
Features: Casual dress; beer & wine only.
Directions: Corner of Superior; just s of the Parliament buildings. 332 Menzies St V8V 2G9
Parking: street.
Hours: 7 am-5 pm, Sun from 8 am. Closed: 12/24-12/26.
Price: Lunch: $8-$13,
Credit Cards: AX, DC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Canadian
Reservations: suggested.

The Mark

463 Belleville St
Victoria BC V8V 1X3 Phone: (250) 386-0450
With only 28 seats, the restaurant offers the discriminating guest a very intimate dining experience. The menu is constantly changing, but it always offers the finest in local ingredients. An excellent selection of wines will complement any meal.
Features: Dressy casual; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: Between Oswego and Menzies sts; in Hotel Grand Pacific. 463 Belleville St V8V 1X3
Parking: on-site and valet.
Hours: 6 pm-10 pm.
Price: Dinner: $30-$40
Credit Cards: AX, DC, DS, JC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Canadian
Reservations: required.

The Black Olive
739 Pandora Ave
Victoria BC V8W 1N9 Phone: (250) 384-6060
This quaint restaurant is located downtown, serving an interesting mix of Mediterranean and Italian influenced west coast food. Parking is available on the street or in nearby pay lots.
Features: Casual dress; cocktails.
Directions: Between Douglas and Blanshard (Hwy 17) sts. 739 Pandora Ave V8W 1N9
Parking: street.
Hours: 11:30 am-2:30 & 5-10 pm, Sat from 5 pm, Sun 10:30 am-2:30 & 5-10 pm. Closed: 12/25, 12/26.
Price: Lunch: $8-$16, Dinner: $14-$34
Credit Cards: AX, DC, DS, JC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Mediterranean
Reservations: suggested.

Fire & Water Fish & Chop House
728 Humboldt St
Victoria BC V8W 3Z5 Phone: (250) 480-3828
The all-day restaurant offers a comfortable, casual atmosphere. On the menu are premium-quality steaks and seasonal local seafood, such as Pacific rockfish, halibut and wild British Columbia salmon. Dishes are served with a choice of signature sauces and accompaniments, which makes every entree distinctive.
Features: Dressy casual; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: Between Blanshard and Douglas sts; in Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour. 728 Humboldt St V8W 3Z5
Parking: on-site and valet.
Hours: 6:30 am-3 & 5-10 pm; Sunday brunch.
Price: Lunch: $7-$16, Dinner: $22-$36
Credit Cards: AX, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Steak & Seafood
Reservations: suggested.

Spinnakers Brewpub & Restaurant

308 Catherine St
Victoria BC V9A 3S8 Phone: (250) 386-2739
Set sail for Spinnakers for an upbeat dining experience. Homemade soups, aromatic breads and delicious mile-high apple pie appeal to your senses. The stand-up bar area fosters mingling. You can tour the brew house, then bring home something special from the on-site bakery.
Features: Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: (2 km) nw over Johnson St Bridge, just s; in Spinnakers Brewpub and Guesthouse. 308 Catherine St V9A 3S8
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11 am-11 pm. Closed: 12/25.
Price: Lunch: $8-$12, Dinner: $9-$23
Credit Cards: AX, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Canadian
Reservations: suggested.

Victoria Harbour House Restaurant
607 Oswego St
Victoria BC V8V 4W9 Phone: (250) 386-1244
Near many hotels and the U.S. Ferry terminal in Victoria's Inner Harbour, the established Victoria Harbour House Restaurant tempts you with fresh seafood and good steaks. Street spots accommodate overflow from the on-site parking lot.
Features: Casual dress; cocktails.
Directions: Corner of Oswego and Quebec sts. 607 Oswego St V8V 4W9
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 4:30 pm-11:30 pm.
Price: Dinner: $16-$35
Credit Cards: AX, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Steak & Seafood
Reservations: suggested.

Wild Saffron Bistro & Wine Bar
1605 Store St
Victoria BC V8W 1N6 Phone: (250) 361-3150
The warm, contemporary bistro pairs innovative West Coast cuisine with an attractive selection of local and International wines. Seafood, delectable vegetarian preparations and lamb, game and poultry entrees all are presented with artistic flair. A brewery is on site.
Features: Casual dress; cocktails.
Directions: At Pandora St. 1605 Store St V8W 1N6
Parking: street.
Hours: 5 pm-10 pm, Fri & Sat-11 pm. Closed: 1/1; also Sun & Mon.
Price: Dinner: $15-$34
Credit Cards: AX, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Pacific Rim
Reservations: suggested.

Barkley's Steak & Seafood
777 Douglas St
Victoria BC V8W 2B5 Phone: (250) 382-7111
Barkley's has an elegant, Victorian atmosphere and an attentive, professional service staff. The restaurant's dishes include steak and seafood, of course, but the menu also offers pasta selections and a choice of Continental dishes.
Features: Dressy casual; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: Between Blanshard (Hwy 17) and Douglas sts; downtown; in Executive House Hotel. 777 Douglas St V8W 2B5
Parking: on-site (fee).
Hours: 4:30 pm-10:30 pm, Fri & Sat-11 pm, Sun-10 pm. Closed: 12/26.
Price: Dinner: $18-$40
Credit Cards: AX, DC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Steak & Seafood
Reservations: suggested.