Victoria eats?

I'll second the nomination of Spinnaker's -- though my recollections now are mainly about the location.

You might want to look into the pub and restaurant on the main level of Swan's (small hotel, yellow exterior, right by the downtown end of the blue bridge. Sorry I can't be more specific about the names & location. The art in the place is worth the visit; breakfasts in the pub are wonderful, and their Black & Tans are worth the trip to Victoria.

Wes

Jeff L. wrote in message ...
>Kim G. wrote:
>>Is there a news group with info on restaurants in Victoria?  We're
visiting
>>there at the end of June. Or...if this is not too OT...anyone want to
share
>>their favorites?
>
>
>I have had good luck with Il Terazzo.  They have a well executed version of
>the trendy gourmet Italian menu that you see everywhere.  I've been there
>with two groups of people and it was a big hit each time.  I can't remember
>exactly what we ate, but everyone raved and the service was excellent.  I
>seem to remember a pretty good wine list, too.  Reserve an outside table if
>you can.
>
>Across the harbor from the center of downtown is Spinnaker's, a brew pub
and
>restaurant.  I went there because I generally like to try brew pubs, but
>I've learned to keep my food expectations low.  I was plesantly surprised
by
>the food quality, and the beer was excellent.  The menu is pretty much meat
>and potatoes, but well done.  If you can get a table near the windows
>overlooking the Harbor the view is excellent.  The night we were there they
>had a magician doing card tricks at each table.  That's something that I
>like, but not everyone does.
>
>Victoria is a lot of fun, and I know there are too many good restaurants to
>list here.  I'm sure you'll find something you like.
>
>-Jeff
>
>

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Jeff L. wrote:

>Kim G. wrote:
>>Is there a news group with info on restaurants in Victoria?  We're visiting
>>there at the end of June. Or...if this is not too OT...anyone want to share
>>their favorites?
>
>[...]
>Across the harbor from the center of downtown is Spinnaker's, a brew pub and
>restaurant.  I went there because I generally like to try brew pubs, but
>I've learned to keep my food expectations low.  I was plesantly surprised by
>the food quality, and the beer was excellent.  The menu is pretty much meat
>and potatoes, but well done. [...]

Spinnakers is one of four brewpubs in Victoria, and at least one other, the Harbour Canoe Club, has eats that aren't just a pleasant surprise, but downright impressive.  Swan's Hotel and Brewpub has a good fish and oyster restaurant, too.