28 January 2024 23:26
Me and a friend dined at the upstairs Ferris restaurant. We had the dine around menu and shared our items so we could try multiple things! All the dishes came out in perfect timing and each dish was unique and delicious. Our Server was attentive and helped us find a bottle of wine we liked. Rustic but also chic vibes. My only note would be to have some more approachable price points for wine and more bc wines. Me and my friend wanted to try a restaurant we had never been to before and support local businesses but our bill was $80 each before tip since the cheapest bottle of wine was $50. If there were some $35-$40 bottle of wine options and maybe overall a more approachable drink list price point wise I would definitely visit again. Otherwise everything was great!
04 September 2023 2:57
Great bottle of wine and a super cool menu. We had fish, scallops, and a good selection of tasty bites to start.
30 July 2023 21:22
Fresh local seafood, friendly staff and superb cocktail.a must visit. One selection on the menu is "Hokkaido Scallop". A curios choice given Canada's clean Atlantic Scallop and Japan's recent lease of nuclear waste into the Pacific.
22 July 2023 3:24
We almost missed it because the entrance is a hole in the wall but upstairs is a nice little place the fills up quick. They greeted us very nicely and within seconds we sat at the bar. We started with two old fashions and a dozen oysters. The drinks were well made and the oysters were clean fresh quality and completely shucked. The Arancine were good but not traditional but if you know anything about Sicily you will also understand that you either need to go to Sicily for the real ones or ask your grandmother to make them. Now for the mains, one was a seafood stew with muscles served with bread and it was very good. Very clean and fresh seafood served in a white wine based stew with garlic most definitely why it comes with the bread to dip in the broth we had to ask for more bread, top notch.the Halibut was over a of seafood and spinach. It had a clean mild tast and the fish was crisp on the edges yet flaky to my fork, my only observation is it was a little small but a good choice. Bottom line is this place does prepare good quality seafood that is obviously fresh.
07 October 2022 6:12
Good food and service who were very helpful recommending some dishes. Particularly liked the wine but note there are no wines <50CAD which seems a bit excessive. The only downside to the lovely meal was dessert, the churro with chocolate wasn’t great, they really need to work on the execution of the churro.
12 September 2022 16:28
Wow! Have they ever upped their game. I’ve been going here since 2006 and it has always been good but the last few times have been outstanding. Go with a group and share a whole bunch of plates - lots of great fish/seafood choices as well as some meat and lovely vegetable dishes. A must visit if you’re in Victoria.
03 September 2022 1:27
We came for dinner while on vacation in Victoria. It was recommended on review sites and did not disappoint. Good oysters followed by amazing fish. Good wine selection and excellent service.
19 August 2022 8:47
This is such a great, relaxed place to have some freshly made food and drinks. Check out the happy hour offers and you will not be disappointed. The Seafood Laksa is amazing! So much local seafood in a subtle curry coconut light cream sauce. The oysters are fresh and delicious too! You will not be disappointed! The staff are friendly and efficient.
18 August 2022 7:54
We have been to Ferris’ so many times and never had a bad experience, some better than others, but still nothing that we would have to complain about. Amazing service, awesome food, unparalleled happy hour. We happened to go there again today and felt compelled to review finally. For the delicious oysters, for the lovely other bites (tiny fish and chips - happy hour) and just go there to be taken care of, because that is what will happen. I never feel rushed to move on. They always make us feel like we are welcome. Such a great local place!
06 August 2022 18:31
This was my favorite restaurant for years. Many times I have brought large corporate groups for meals at Ferris'. I supported them during COVID ordering some of their takeaway meal kits. On Mother's Day, all I wanted was Ferris' takeout. I called at 4pm to place my order and was told they didn't want my business as they were busy. I would have understood if it was a long wait. But they wouldn't even offer that.

I sent them a Facebook messenger chat that day, and have never heard back from them. Not a great customer experience for a mom on mother's day who has been so loyal to this restaurant for so many years. It only takes one bad experience with no resolution to lose a customer.
19 July 2022 22:10
Went there expecting a nice meal. The fish and chips my colleague and I ordered wasn’t great at all. The fries were burnt and you couldn’t use a fork without the jumping off your plate. The fish was stodgy and the batter was well cooked. So between the batter and fish…it was gooey. I asked for mayonnaise and got charged $1! Wow so disappointed: We complained but they said we still had to pay. Don’t recommend this place at all.
18 June 2022 12:35
Elevated dining experience, great service and good happy hour oysters. Beets, buttermilk fried oysters and grilled squid were the highlight dishes. Only downside was the rice/paella dish which was disappointing as the rice seemed somehow both gluggy and undercooked at the same time. Would still recommend it as a nice seafood dining experience.
09 June 2022 15:35
Delicious seafood! High end seafood restaurant that is unfortunately tough to get a reso at. They have great service though along with great food. Highly recommend to anyone who loves seafood!
30 May 2022 3:41
Delightful dinner for two! Memorable evening made infinitely better by incredible appy's and succulent suppers. The service was wonderful, the baked oysters were amazing, the bouillabaisse was sumptuous, and the sablefish was superb! Thank Ferris!
28 May 2022 14:46
Strange, disjointed service. Gave off a vibe off poor communication between management and staff, as they accepted a 10 top reservation shortly before the end of service. Felt as if we were being rushed out the door before we were even seated, despite the fact nobody came to our table for a drink order for 20 minutes. The staff seemed upset or annoyed, however, I feel like they were set up for failure. The food was okay when it arrived, though I was disappointed that the origin of the oysters was not communicated or that we weren't given options as I remember from previous visits. Last call for food and drinks was also communicated to us quite late. Had we been told the proximity of last call while ordering starters, we would have ordered entrees sooner. Unfortunately, this isn't dissimilar from the last two experiences I've had here, which is why I haven't been in a while. From what I've observed, the one thing that has remained consistent is turnover. Tragic, as it used to be one of my favourite spots in town. Maybe it was just an off night, but I don't think I'll be back.
19 May 2022 19:39
This place is excellent. We stumbled upon it and lucked out with a table. Had the Pan fried Oysters, Grilled salmon and the seafood laksa. Everything was fantastic. The atmosphere is cosy and while the place was completely packed, it still felt intimate. Also, good music and a great waiter. Highly recommended.
10 May 2022 23:42
Their bowls are put together so well, with the sauces.i literally drooled once i saw them also the fish & chips are lightly battered and fried to perfection!
17 April 2022 9:01
Great food, good atmosphere and nice staff. The best things on the menu are the seafood dishes, the other items are decent.
06 April 2022 16:25
I'll be back.
My family enjoyed every meal.had all the cooked, not raw, oysters. I enjoyed the vongole. My sister and nephew enjoyed their seafood meals. We loved the creme brûlée. Gracie mille.
04 April 2022 1:37
The place to be in Victoria if you're seafood lover like me! Everything on the menu is so tasty and most importantly "fresh"! The team is friendly and helpful.
As with all good places, it gets busy for dinner on some days but it's worth it!
30 March 2022 9:50
Wow! This place blew me away! The flavours were deep and delightful. I had the octopus appetizer with the trout on Israeli couscous. Chocolate cake for dessert. All excellent choices. The wait staff is attentive and friendly. We will definitely go back!
16 February 2022 3:35
Ferris’ is a fantastic little spot that’s become my go-to when in Victoria. A fantastic selection of oysters and other dishes in a quaint little spot upstairs. On my most recent visit we enjoyed the set menu with wine pairings as part of Dine Around Victoria and were very pleased with all the dishes offered and the service was fantastic as always. Definitely recommend a reservation as it’s a small place!
02 February 2022 2:33
Taste really good. I like happy hour menu. Regular menus are good too. Fresh seafood. Beautiful art works on the wall. Love this place.
29 January 2022 3:16
Been awhile but the oysters were great. Would have given it 5 stars but the service was lackluster.
23 January 2022 20:13
Very good seafood and service was amazing and very thorough. All our questions were addressed immediately and efficiently.
03 January 2022 19:28
If you are in Victoria, you definitely have to stop by! The service was great. They were able to accommodate our large group quite fast and they were very attentive. And the food? Perfect. The Bouillabaisse was very exquisite and the Clam Chowder flavorful, and very rich! Best meal we had since arriving to town.
02 January 2022 3:34
Updated. I wish they were scanning QR codes.

I would have given them a 4 because the Korean chicken burger was good. Fries were well seasoned and hot.

I hope they sort themselves out because. Wouldn’t want to see this place shut down.
26 December 2021 17:40
Fast and friendly service. We had the Korean Chicken burger and it was delicious! Excellent value for the money. Highly recommend!
18 December 2021 21:51
I don’t go to Ferris’ often enough.
The food is awesome - every.time. I’ve tried quite a few menu items and have never been disappointed. Everything I’ve ordered has been delicious, properly cooked, thoughtfully packaged (for takeout). I love that they use fully compostable takeout containers too so I can do takeout whithout too much single-use guilt. They have some of the best fries in the city, great vegetarian options and a nice-sized menu that is not-too-big-and-not-too-small. And the brownie … Early New Years resolution: I need to go to Ferris’ more.
13 December 2021 8:02
I ordered a Seafood chowder and Bouillabaisse and got lost counting how many times I said “It’s so tasty! ” while I was eating these super delicious meals! Excellent food, great service and adequate prices. Will come again and again. ️
05 December 2021 16:38
Get the vodka & oysters. We couldn't finish one dozen so we asked for half dozen fresh shucked oysters which they kindly accommodated. It's paired with a housemade horseradish vodka. Simply delectable!
04 December 2021 19:52
Great restaurant. Amazing views! Staff was amazing dealing with food allergies. Very highly recommend this place! We shared the mussels and clams in white wine sauce. Fantastic!
02 December 2021 13:36
We joined for happy hour! It was good! Wasn’t overly impressive nor was it bad! Wouldn’t mind dropping by again if I were in the area for happy hour
26 November 2021 22:57
Feels a bit past it's prime. Ordered the grilled octopus and got one very small tentacle, should not have been called an octopus dish in my opinion. Luckily the rice was good. The whiskey sours were terrible. We won't be going back.
22 November 2021 9:45
We had a lovely happy hour. The service was good and the food was delicious. My boyfriend did order a brownie which was not so good (it was cold and hard) and took some time to arrive. But the server was great and didn’t charge him for the brownie. Will definitely be back for some oysters:)
20 November 2021 22:54
Our dishes were tasty and we'll proportioned. Service was good and prompt, but a little pushy about ordering more wine and drinks.we ordered wine to come with the entrees and three times they wanted to start pouring it early, even though we said to please wait. The tables were also incredibly packed together given Covid, but they had the windows open and it was after the start of the vaccine passport so not a big deal but definitely felt odd after the last 1.5 years.
16 November 2021 23:47
Staff is very friendly and very accommodating, service is very fast, place is cozy, patio has heaters, price is very reasonable, food is very good as well. Simple a great place to have a good bite and enjoy the happy hour with friends. Recommended to tourist!
11 November 2021 1:34
Alright.well it's not upstairs anymore. But the food was done REALLY well. They have some of what every restaurant has, and then food that you want to try because it ISN't what everyone else has.
08 November 2021 9:48
Went for appys and cocktails. The cocktails were delicious and the Oysters 3 ways were quite outstanding! One was a pretty standard Rockefeller, but the other 2 were absolutely amazing with a bit of a kick! I needed more bread to mop up the sauces. Only taking a star off simply because the Indonesian Prawns (which are highlighted as a house special), were just slightly overcooked, and to be honest the sauce, although tasty, didn't hold a candle to ones you'll find in Indonesia or Indonesian restaurants.
05 November 2021 13:29
Nice place with great prices for happy hour!:) Was definitely disappointed that the Oysters were creamy but maybe that's all they can get this time of year. Wish we hadn't ordered 18
20 October 2021 20:55
Ordered their mussel pasta and was not good. I had to add lots of salt, pepper and lemon juice to make it taste good. Everything else was fine but nothing that stood out
18 October 2021 11:25
We came for a late dinner after a chilly sunset whale watching trip. The Bouillabaisse and Seafood Laksa were exactly what we needed. The service & ambiance were great too!
17 October 2021 1:42
Happy hour menu worth a stop! Pate and mushrooms was very yummy for a vegan dish. Shrimp rempura was standard with extra spices and a mango dip which didn't really have too much mango flavour. Oysters were creamy and tasty. Pesto baked oyster was good but slightly too oily for my taste. My strawberry mint gin drink was straight forward.
16 October 2021 18:19
Really love the happy hour. The patio is great place to people watch. The little gardens are pretty great too. Food is great and reasonably priced.
15 October 2021 8:39
Enjoyed the happy hour items and the dinner dishes. Fish and oysters were very fresh and well prepared.
13 October 2021 15:44
Extremely disappointing experience. Not a bad spot but definitely not the right vibe for me. Won't be returning
10 October 2021 16:28
Fantastic food and service. Enjoyed our evening until it came time to pay. Within moments of clearing our $500 tab and leaving a generous tip we were asked to leave so they could seat someone else even though other tables were empty. We hadn't even finished our drinks. The rudeness was inexcusable. Will not return.
02 October 2021 6:38
Killer appie menu! Tons of oyster options and shareables. Cauli tacos are surprisingly filling and perfect price. Service is impeccably fast and food is hot and delicious! Will be back
26 September 2021 15:00
Came for Happy hour. The local oysters were fantastic, buttery and delicate flavour. And the Mushroom Pate is amazing. But the best was the house wines both regular and fancy were top shelf. The vibe and prompt friendly service made everything a 10. Simply loved it
25 September 2021 14:17
Amazing food! So tasty! A little bit of a wait to get in but overall great experience. Nice selection of local beers. Oysters were delicious. Grilled salmon, crab and scallions arancini and pea puree was so good!
23 September 2021 20:03
I had an amazing experience here and the staff was awesome in suggesting what we should order. I loved the oysters but the best dish was Indonesian prawns. We will definitely be back for more delicious food
21 September 2021 15:58
This place is a pillar of Victoria! The food and staff are amazing. If your visiting Victoria this restaurant is a must!
16 September 2021 19:14
The food is good but I ordered a cocktail and it had no flavor, I let the waiter know and he gave me a bad attitude, I will not return to this place
15 September 2021 3:51
Great food, booth was a little small, great atmosphere. The waiter was rude and snooty but otherwise a great dining experience
13 September 2021 9:52
This is a controversial review for me to write, because this restaurant gave me both good and bad impressions in my experience.

To begin with, the food was delicious, you're going to enjoy very well prepared dishes, specially if you order the seafood dishes, they are simply amazing. Staff is also super helpful, kind and friendly.

The dishes are expensive, but you expect this from a touristic-located restaurant and the quality makes up for the high price. However, the thing that annoyed me most was the long waiting times for absolutely everything. I came to have dinner at 6: 15PM and left at 9PM!
Almost 3 hours to serve an appetizer + 2 main dishes (me and my wife) + 2 beverages + 1 dessert + bill? !? !

This alone makes me not wishing to come back anymore.
Hire more waiters/waitresses!
09 September 2021 0:21
The place is beautiful but i ate fish and chips and the flavour was “x” not tasty at all. But the brownie was AMAZING!
04 September 2021 22:07
I decided to have my birthday at Ferris' Grill, and there were several aspects that made the experience rather underwhelming, unfortunately. First of all, I booked the reservation far in advance to ensure that we would get a seat on the patio. The restaurant called me a day before saying that we were being bumped to the atrium, which was nowhere near the same experience. I ordered the shrimp carbonara which only had 4 small prawns which was underwhelming for the price I paid. My friend ordered a burger with no tomato, and it still came with tomato. Our server was rather unfriendly and not personable. This was very unfortunate given that we came mid week when the restaurant was not packed. It was also my first time visiting this restaurant and I'm uncertain if I would go back.
29 August 2021 16:18
Positively mediocre, unfortunately. My brother and his friend were visiting town, so we decided to give this place a shot. Between the four of us we tried a wide variety of items on the menu.

We began with oysters and cocktails. The oysters were fine, although the prepared horseradish was a bit of a let down when fresh grated should be/is standard fare, especially from a joint that has an upstairs oyster bar. The cocktails we ordered were all quite watered down in flavour, one-note, and ultimately underwhelming. The mix was weak, too much ice, and tasted something reminiscent of what one would whip up on the fly at a college house party. Thoroughly disappointing given the prices.

In advance of the mains, one of us ordered the seafood chowder, which was standard, but not exciting by any means. The other ordered a tomato-based soup that I do not see listed on the online menu anymore. The soup tasted like straight tomato juice, no complexity, bland, and was quite the let down. We split an order of the curried clams and mussels, which were prepared fine, but again, the curry flavour was minimal. Everything tasted thin and diluted.

For the mains, two of us ordered burgers. An oyster and a chicken burger. Both guests were happy with the sandwiches. Chicken and oyster were crispy, fries were hot. However, my brother and I ordered the seafood laska, which sounded great, but to our utter dismay was served on a bed of overcooked pasta noodles. We absolutely assumed this would be served over rice (why wouldn't it be?) and it was our oversight not seeing 'rice noodles' as part of the dish. Regardless, these were not rice noodles. This was straight pasta - a linguine or fettuccini of sorts - overcooked at that. Picture a bowl of thin curry, with some fish on top, with 75% of the dish being soggy noodles. The curry here was also diluted, thin, and lacking flavour. This was definitely the most disappointing dish of the evening. We were half of the mind to send the dishes back, but were enjoying good company, did not want to 'get into it' with the server, and with the way everything else had tasted up to that point, why would we think something else would be better?

We had a couple bottles of local white wine, which were nice, but we were all thoroughly underwhelmed by each course. Consensus among us was this food compared to a Boston Pizza/Kelsey's in style and quality. Not at all what I would expect from a well-regarded, seemingly cornerstone staple of Victoria's downtown food scene. While we were hoping for a fresh, exciting seafood dinner, we were left feeling letdown, overcharged, and agreed there was nothing to go back for. Move along.
29 August 2021 7:07
This is a great little spot in downtown Victoria! A cozy room with smallish tables but high dividers so you don't feel the proximity of your neighbours. Lovely wood paneling, antique cut and stained glass, a small patio out front, another in the rear (I think?) and more upstairs. Bonus points for original art on the walls for sale. This is not a tourist trap with over priced items cranked out with minimal effort, there is some good value here, unlike many of the water view spots nearby.

The food here was classic west coast casual, tasty oysters are their specialty served with basic accompaniments (horseradish, cocktail sauce, a light minionette). They have a half-price oysters at happy hour deal 3-6pm for the early diners.

Our table had: The west coast chowder which was loaded with seafood and topped with almost a half a loaf of bread for dipping in the creamy broth!

A classic oyster burger on a nice bun, with fresh toppings and a pair of large cornmeal/panko crusted oysters, which were tender and juicy. This was paired with a kale Caesar salad which wasightly dressed but could maybe have had more anchovy and lemon for my taste but would be about all most people could handle.

The classic fish and chips which was a large thick cut of cod, hand dipped and not over fried, the coleslaw was lightly dressed and fries are.fries!

I'd love to come back to try the bouliabase, or one of the pastas as the way they handle the dishes I had gives me confidence that they know what they are doing.

Don't miss this little gem!
29 August 2021 7:00
Soooooo gooood! I’m still drooling. Got oysters, burger and fries. Everything was delicious and staff were accommodating and friendly. No complaints here. Oh! And the atmosphere is warming and welcoming
19 August 2021 7:47
Superb! One of the best meals ever! The Boullabaise rivaled the one I had in Cassis, France which I thought was unbeatable! The grilled oysters, top tier, the grilled cauliflower salad surpassed expectations. Cocktail Major Tom was a fresh, basil, raspberry, Sheringham Vodka perfect summer time kickstart! The menu is amazing! Chef Amanda & The Ferris Oyster Bar kitchen staff outdid themselves. All of the staff are professional, friendly & attentive. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a guaranteed excellent Neal in a relaxed, professional, good vibes atmosphere! Be back soon! B
03 August 2021 11:57
The food is wonderful. Fresh oysters and great drinks. The back patio is like a little slice of heaven right in town.
17 July 2021 4:57
We reserves a table in the patio and after getting there they just refused to give it to us very disrespectfully.
15 July 2021 11:45
The chicken penne soup with no fewer than 2 dumplings is my go-to for lunch (at least once a week).
14 July 2021 0:58
Dinner @ferrisupstairs in Victoria! We had the baked oysters (3 ways), steak, and fresh shucked oysters. I lived in Victoria for 5 years but never made it out here. All dishes were solid and the vibe was a nice balance between casual and special.

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05 July 2021 0:23
My favourite place! Amazing food with a good price, and exceptional service every time I've been here.
29 June 2021 16:00
Amazing service and great food. We loved the art they had on display, as well. Will be back for sure!
02 April 2021 13:30
Our favourite burger! Every Wednesday night for the past 20 years. Tom would be proud of the level of service that has continued. Quinn has the pair of picky old guys figured out. Thank you.
27 March 2021 3:47
Shout out to the staff and management for dealing with entitled "mask exempt" Karens, enforcing the PHO and keeping themselves and their law-abiding customers safe.
Awesome folks, great food, and no BS.
17 December 2020 10:22
Fantastic atmosphere, excellent food and even better service. They currently have happy hour from 5-6pm with $1.50 per oyster and great selection of cocktails and wine. Had 4 seafood dishes and they were all amazing from calamari to clams and mussels it was all delicious. Highly recommend
05 December 2020 3:06
Great atmosphere, solid food offerings.
Don’t expect generous portions here and the prices are higher.
As you might guess from the name alone, don’t expect much in the way of vegan offerings. We were charged the price of a clam linguine ($24) for a small bowl of pasta with mushrooms.
07 November 2020 8:26
Ferris’ totally gets that when we break into the Piggy Bank to eat a special meal out we still hope for the best food in a lovely setting. But also the pleasure of seeing other people gathered to enjoy an evening with family, friends, a first date. And so it was: a delicious dinner to die for, in a gorgeous high-ceiling, old-brick-and-wood setting; the no-barrier-barriers are a total win for creativity, beauty, and (important to us) inobtrusiveness in this socially-weird moment. That, plus relaxed but skilled service, and of course, of course, fabulous food (two small dishes for me, ceviche and polenta, divine, delicious). Victoria, you’ve got this, and thank you Ferris’ Upstairs for a sweet evening out. Okay, confession, we come here often, and you never disappoint.
18 October 2020 20:01
Service was great! They were super accommodating of my gluten and dairy allergies. Defiantly a spot of fresh seafood. The oysters were great, steaks cooked perfectly.
28 June 2019 7:14
Excellent Place to go. Good Vegetarian Options Great Service The food is Always Contemporary and Fresh, We always go Back!
07 June 2019 6:19
Pan fried oysters were amazing. The burgers and fries were gross. Such a disappointment after the oysters. It's a meal where you regret eating as soon as you're finished and want to rince out your mouth. Fries were overcooked but the server nicely offered to redo! Thanks.
The burgers were too big to fit your mouth and were a huge mess to eat. The meat was mildly char-tasty but like a puck to eat.
The ceasar salad was like the ones you always hope they dont make for you, dripping in sauce and covered in fake parmesan.
Yuck.
Service was good. Decor typical dark burger bar.
06 June 2019 10:50
Friday Night Flair!

We arrived in Victoria at 8: 45 pm and needed an evening dinner place. Our son suggested Ferris.

The eatery was bustling and filled with people enjoying their Friday night.

Seated in an outdoor patio which was warm and cozy, we were happy to find Gluten free menus.

Son ordered Jambalaya, bf rice pasta with garlic and chicken, I wanted prawns and rice. Plus we shared a bowl of mixed fries.

Service was friendly and helpful.

Our meals hit the spot!
12 February 2019 10:45
I will definitely return to try other dishes in spite of the seating disadvantages.

Great staff, Really delicious food and a good enough wine list. The service was exemplary. A really good place for my birthday dinner.

I find that there are only 2 downsides (at least in the downstairs grill) : The tables are almost too small to comfortably hold your dinner and enable you easily to eat it, and the tables are so far away from the benches (bolted to floor) that you can get a back ache just having dinner and the single chairs are hard enough to reduce your butt to tears.
25 January 2019 19:47
I had been to this place before and had the best chicken burger in victoria. But the recent visit to this place was a disappointment. We ordered 2 Pina colada smoothies (which were excellent) and 2 south Kentucky burgers.

The burgers weren’t great, abundance of fries in each plate which weren’t great either. The burgers seemed to have been cooked in hurry.

Ambience: Average (Seating facilities aren’t that great)
Service and staff: Friendly
Wait time: 10 - 15 min in busy hours
Food: Average, the plate seems too heavy and disorganized.

Overall was expecting it to be good experience, would still rate it 3 for the previous good experience.
16 January 2019 13:13
We ordered pasta chicken linguine and clam pasta and oyster pasta. Not very good. Not a delight experience
13 January 2019 17:07
Amazing Place! Historic building, good service, fresh food, nice menu and reasonable (high) prices. Great location directly downtown.
10 January 2019 23:08
3rd time here. Seafood is always great but my tagine today did not really taste like an authentic kind of tagine and was disappointing. Service was still nice and friendly.
06 January 2019 14:47
The good was very good.it is so sad that the service there doesnt match the food!
The 4 stars are for the food not the service
05 January 2019 2:57
The service was excellent and the food was delicious. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
02 January 2019 9:06
I had a gift card for this place in my wallet for 4 years. Not sure why it took me so long to go. Anyways, I went the other day with a friend and the food was excellent! I will absolutely go again. The pork ribs were incredible and the chicken burger was great. All this being said, the decor of a tad dated, the tables are gross and the silverware and napkins are cheap but I'm not going dock any stars for that. Again, the food was great. I should also say the service was pretty good.
31 December 2018 20:20
Ordered steak and frites as well as clam linguine.
Clam linguine was perfect absolutely delicious, piping hot and the clams were not an over powering taste.
Steak and frites had to be sent back to being overcooked (asked for med-rare) and cold
After having it brought back it was undercooked but piping hot. Steak was a tad too salty but the flavour was very good.
Was given a small bowl of delicious clam chowder to tide us over until the new steak came out, would suggest that alone.
Overall would visit again but maybe stick to seafood
24 December 2018 16:27
Ferris Oyster Bar hosted our party of 45 people and we had such an amazing dinner and evening! The evening was executed perfectly with no glitches or mistakes. The staff was really friendly and attentive throughout the evening making sure everyone was taken care of.

The food was so delicious and cooked to perfection, with really good portion sizes. We started with some canapes and had a set menu with a choice of 3 appetizers, choice of 4 entrees and dessert. The standout selections were definitely the seafood chowder and the tuna crudo for appetizers - they were packed with flavour! The entree included a filet of salmon on top of a crab risotto, which was a really popular choice that everyone loved and raved about! The other standout dishes were duck confit and a beef tenderloin with a beef short rib, which were both very tender and juicy!

Great atmosphere, delicious food, would definitely go back again or have another party there as well. Would recommend this restaurant!
28 October 2018 4:30
Definately recommend this as a great place to eat while in Victoria! So many places to choose from it makes it hard to pick when you only have a few days but this should be on the list of must visits! We sat out on the patio and what a cute place. Reminded me of being in New Orleans. And the food was some of the best I have ever had! We started with pan fried oysters and they have to be the largest I have I! Then I had the seafood laska and I have to say, it was. By far, the best noodle dish I have ever had! The sauce was amazing! My husband had the jambalaya, it had a nice spice and was full of seafood!
Service was fast and super friendly. You gotta try this place!
19 October 2018 12:05
We came here for oysters on the half shell, which were great. Very fresh, they were even delivering them when we got there. Only down side was they only bring in one type, we were hoping to sample a wider variety of local oysters.

We also did baked oysters, which were great. They have a lot of different types ranging from classics to funky. Chowder was very nice, and the garlic bread was delicious, but spooning the roasted garlic out of the bulb was a bit messy. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would totally go here again.

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