Vancouver Island Food Guide | What to Eat in Victoria
Spontaneously decided on a 3-day, 2-night trip to Victoria (planned just 12 hours before departure—true last-minute energy!). 🚢 Ferry Tip: Book Tsawwassen → Swartz Bay tickets online in advance (we took the 9:00 AM ferry). 🍽️ Must-Try Restaurants 📍 Red Fish Blue Fish 🐟 (Food Truck) ⭐ 4.6 (4,000+ reviews) | Fresh, delicious seafood! Fish & Chips (halibut) Tuna Tacos Salmon Salad Seafood Chowder 📍 Il Terrazzo 🍝 (Italian) ⭐ 4.7 (3,300+ reviews) | Victoria’s hottest Italian spot! Seafood Pasta (creamy, loaded with shrimp, scallops, halibut) Roasted Halibut (with cheesy pasta & veggies) 📍 Tapa Bar 🥘 (Spanish Tapas) ⭐ Best for happy hour! Fish Tostada (seasonal fish + grilled pineapple on crispy tortilla) Spicy Mussels (unique chili flavor!) Gambas al Ajillo (garlic shrimp + focaccia) 📍 The Blue Fox Cafe 🍳 (Brunch) ⭐ Victoria’s #1 brunch spot—even weekdays have lines! Moroccan Chicken Benny (curry-flavored eggs with spicy mushrooms) Salish Salmon Omelette (stuffed with salmon—bursts when cut!) 📍 Crust Bakery 🥐 ⭐ Mixed reviews Lychee Pastry (overhyped—greasy taste unless fresh) Chocolate Kronut (delicious!) 📍 Chocolats Favoris 🍫 ⭐ Insta-famous ice cream (but SUGAR BOMB—go mini size!) ☕ Coffee Shops Discovery Coffee Hey Happy Habit Coffee 💡 Pro Tips ✅ Red Fish Blue Fish: Go early—lines get long! ✅ Blue Fox Cafe: Avoid weekends (1+ hour wait). ✅ Ferry: Arrive 1 hour early to secure boarding. #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #FoodieGuide #TravelCanada