Eat

Come feast on the mouthwatering creations of our chefs, charcutiers, bakers, baristas and bartenders found throughout the whole area. From fine dining, to gourmet specialty shops, traditional pubs and cool cafes, we have something for everyone’s taste. And yes, the tradition of afternoon tea is still a local favourite!

49 Below Ice Cream dishes out creative flavours and classic favourites. Small-batch ice cream made using fresh and simple ingredients for unparalleled flavour in every bite. Within walking distance to Willows Beach, it is the perfect place to grab a cone while exploring beautiful Oak Bay.

Southern Specialties and Thai favourites in the heart of Estevan Village - 2022 Yam Magazine Best Restaurant Award Voted Best South or Southeast Asian - Reservations Recommended 

FARO is anchored by its Wood Stone pizza oven and a seasonally changing menu that includes handcrafted pizzas, a variety of fresh salads and small bites, cocktails and local wines, all to be enjoyed in a stunning modern room, at the tasting bar or on the outdoor patio with fire features.

Both an icon and an institution in Victoria, with a history dating back to 1954, The Snug pub is Victoria’s first neighbourhood pub and the perfect place to enjoy good spirits amongst friends.

Windsor Cafe, Oak Bay
Windsor Cafe, Oak Bay

Windsor Cafe is a boutique cafe with a vintage vibe, found in a Tudor style home. Enjoy coffee or wine on the fully licensed garden patio and a seasonally inspired menu. Fresh baked goods in the morning, a bistro-style restaurant in the afternoon till evening. 

Pure Vanilla Bakery and Cafe
Pure Vanilla Bakery and Cafe

Pure Vanilla is the quintessential neighbourhood cafe. Enjoy your coffee, treats, or lunch inside or out front on the cobbled sidewalk. 

Freshly baked in-house.

Demitasse, Oak Bay
Demitasse, Oak Bay

This charming shop is locally owned, and family operated for over 20 years. It's a coffee shop, gourmet bakery, delicatessen and garden centre all in one. 

Demitasse focuses on bringing together a few distinct passions of the owners, which includes organic coffee, creative and fresh dishes everyday (take-home options!), and a personal garden of all colours, shapes, textures, and sizes.

Now known as The Oaks Restaurant, you'll find some of the best parts of the past and new style from the new owners. Enjoy afternoon tea at the most reasonable price in town, with The Oaks homemade jam, marmalade, sauces, and made-from-scratch desserts.

Whether you’re looking for Victoria’s Best Brownie, all day breakfast, live entertainment weekly without a cover charge, or a venue to throw your next party, The Oaks is the place to come.

Marina Restaurant in Oak Bay
Marina Restaurant in Oak Bay

At The Marina Restaurant, they believe in buying local, sustainable seafood. Their seafood menu is 100% certified Ocean Wise. Enjoy the fresh tastes of the West Coast in a spectacular waterfront setting at the award-winning Marina Restaurant.

With sweeping views of Mt. Baker and the Straits of Juan de Fuca, The Marina Restaurant at the Oak Bay Marina offers seafood, regional cuisine, Sunday brunch, sushi bar, and small bites and libations – a feast for all your senses.

Marina Dockside Eatery is a fully licensed eatery offering spectacular light fare, beer, wine, and cider, and a scenery that will take your breath away. 

Overlooking Oak Bay Marina in picturesque Victoria, BC, "Oceanfront casual" describes the atmosphere – where the locals mix with boaters and the cyclists stop to take in the views.

Enjoy daily happy hours right out on the docks and a fresh West Coast menu.

The Village Restaurant in Estevan Village
The Village Restaurant in Estevan Village

The Village Restaurant is known by locals as one of the best kept secrets in town. It's Victoria's premier, all-day breakfast restaurant with a menu crafted by a passion for great cooking.

Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen
Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen

Ottavio is Vancouver Island's #1 Delicatessen & Specialty Grocery. Serving fresh bread & pastries, Tuscan chocolate, artisanal cheeses, unique cured meats & the city's best olives, and coffee and lunch in Oak Bay Village.

Visit The Penny Farthing for a lunch break or sit-down dinner, or just to wet your whistle. The Penny offers you a true English pub experience, right in Oak Bay, with rich, dark wood interior and their four crackling fireplaces.

With a front row seat, you will be able to interact with our Bartender & Charcutier while sipping on a glass of carefully selected wine from our extensive list, as well as locally crafted beers or signature artisan cocktails.

At Willows Galley, fish & chips is the specialty! They offer a variety of fresh and delicious fish right next to the most beautiful beach in Victoria. Including halibut, cod, oysters, prawns and scallops, chowder, coleslaw, fries ... and even poutine!

"When I worked here before, people always referred to Willows Galley as the Cheers’ kind of atmosphere, where everybody knows your name," Dave Higgins, Owner.

Oak Bay Seafood specializes in live Dungeness crab and Spot prawns. All Locally and sustainably sourced from domestic markets.

You'll also find a variety of smoked options: hot and cold smoked salmon, oysters, and sablefish available both in the fresh case and frozen.

The Village Butcher aims to provide the highest quality, locally sourced products and cuts of meat. They pride themselves on providing the finest meat and poultry to the local community and restaurants in the Victoria area.

COBS Bread
COBS Bread

COBS Bread is proud to be your local Oak Bay Bakery. Each morning Dina and her team of dedicated bakers are up early making bread from scratch. All of their traditional breads contain no added preservatives, artificial colours, sugar or dairy.

Find sweet treats, or savoury loafs of all kinds, fresh every day!

Chef on the Run
Chef on the Run

Chef on the Run produces a menu of fresh meals that changes weekly, and each item is carefully prepared in our kitchen using fresh ingredients and our own recipes designed by our Head Chef.

Hide + Seek Coffee
Hide + Seek Coffee

Come Hide out + Seek friends at Hide + Seek Coffee, a welcoming space serving exceptional coffee, baked goods and teas in the heart of Oak Bay Village.

Enjoy one of your favourite records from Hide + Seek's vinyl collection or stop by for their weekly public knitting nights! It's all about community and coffee here. 

The Whole Beast Artisan Salumeria
The Whole Beast Artisan Salumeria

We produce hand crafted artisan cured and smoked meats using farm raised Island ingredients. A wide variety of preserves, pickles, mustards, infusions and cooked ready to eat products are made on the premises by experienced chefs.

Bon Sushi
Bon Sushi

We welcome you to a delicious feast of exquisite dishes in Bon sushi. Serving high quality sushi and great tasting food based on fresh ingredients.

Rogers' Chocolates
Rogers' Chocolates

Rogers’ Chocolates believes that the quality of their products starts with the procurement and mixing of fine ingredients. Started in 1885 by Charles "Candy" Rogers in the back of his grocery store in Victoria, he quickly became one of the most liked people in town.