SHIKI SUSHI Bright and comfortable downtown restaurant serving excellent Japanese cuisine, including noodles, sushi, Bento boxes and full meals. Popular with locals – the lunch combinations are a great value. Monday to Friday from 11am; Sat and Sun from 12pm. Free delivery after 5pm with minimum $20 purchase (within 5km); 10 per cent off on pick up orders over $20 1113 Blanshard St, 250-381-8622. Map 1 F8
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SEAFOOD FERRIS’ OYSTER BAR & GRILL Wide-ranging menu with an emphasis on fantastic seafood, along with steaks, pastas and more. 536 Yates St, 250-360-1824. Map 1 E8 HAULTAIN FISH & CHIPS Friendly neighbourhood diner serving fresh fish with a fluffy light batter that melts in your mouth, as well as oysters, prawns, calamari and deep-fried perogies. Eat in
or take out. Open Tues to Sat 11:30am to 7:30pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and stat holidays. 1127 Haultain St, 250-383-8332. Map 1 I5 www.haultainfishandchips.com PESCATORE’S FISH HOUSE Excellent food and atmosphere. Fresh seafood and grilled meats are the specialties. Fabulous wine and martini lists. Has a jazzy, New York sort of ambience. 614 Humboldt St, 250-385-4512. Map 1 E8
THE TAPA BAR Excellent tapas-style cuisine in a charming restaurant tucked into downtown’s Trounce Alley. Don’t miss the roasted garlic soup – delicious! 620 Trounce Alley, 250-383-0013. Map 1 E8
MEXICAN CAFE MEXICO Casual and cosy Mexican restaurant located in Old Town’s historic Market Square. Great food; fun atmosphere. 1425 Store St, 250-386-1425. Map 1 E7
PUBS & LOUNGES BARTHOLOMEW’S ENGLISH-STYLE PUB Relaxed pub atmosphere. Live music on weekends. Great pub menu. In the Executive House Hotel, 777 Douglas St, 250-388-5111. Map 1 F9 BENGAL LOUNGE Chic, colonial atmosphere, a famous curry buffet, a long list of specialty cocktails and weekend jazz are just a few reasons this lounge in the Fairmont Empress Hotel has been attracting visitors for 50 years. Fairmont Empress Hotel, 721 Government St, 250-384-8111. Map 1 E9 SPINNAKERS BREWPUB AND GUESTHOUSE Canada’s oldest licensed brewpub. Full-service restaurant, lobby bar and upper floor taproom overlooking the Victoria Harbour. Patio seating. Wholesome West Coast fare accompanied by handcrafted ales. Deli and bakery offer features daily. Off-sales available. Open 11am for lunch and 5pm for dinner. 308 Catherine St, 250-386-2739. Map 1 B7 SWANS BREWPUB Renowned for its house brews, floral arrangements and art collection. Quality pub fare and fresh seafood, poultry and pastas. Open from 7am daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night. Brunch Sat and Sun 7am to 2:30pm. 506 Pandora Ave, 250-361-3310. www.swanshotel.com Map 1 E7
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