All around Greater Victoria, dockside patios, restaurants with scenic views and breweries overlooking the harbour are coming to life. While the standout spaces have the views to boost your experience, they also have the menu to keep you coming back. The following list is our five picks for indulgent food experiences that let you simultaneously take in the fresh breeze and the sun.
Arguably one of the best patios in the city, Tug Eatery has expansive prime waterfront real estate overlooking the inner harbour with plenty of seating. It’s nestled beside the Johnson Street Bridge and the Victoria Harbour Ferry Chinatown stop with fantastic water views. Even better yet, the patio is dog-friendly and offers lush gardens.
Enjoy their menu of locally sourced, globally-inspired West Coast food. Popular menu items include Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps with slow-cooked then seared pork belly, house-made steak sauce, pickled onions and lettuce for wrapping; Kimchi Fried Rice Bowl made with house-made kimchi, mushrooms, and jasmine rice; and Halloumi Cheese Fries. Live music happens every Wednesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.
m. Perched on the edge of the 10-acre botanical garden, The Gardens at HCP, Charlotte and the Quail showcases farm-grown food while offering beautiful views of nature. Their year-round patio really is a hidden gem that not many people know about due to the restaurant’s location on Quayle Road in Saanich.
Charlotte and the Quail is a sister restaurant to Nourish, and focus.