This restaurant offers a varied menu and a nice view of Victoria Harbor.
The Ahi Tuna Tataki was an excellent appetizer. I liked that it was available on cucumber rather than wantons.
Service was very friendly and attentive.
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This upscale dining restaurant is in a beautiful room, but is open to the often very boisterous bar, which interferes with what otherwise would be an elegant experience.
The menu offers a nice selection of appealing starters, but a somewhat limited selection of entrees.
We visited twice, because there are, frankly, not a lot of fine dining options in Victoria.
Standouts were the Crunchy Leaves (basically a Caesar salad) and the beautifully plated asparagus entree.
Least impressive was the sable fish, a large steamed chunk that was pretty much flavorless.
Service both nights was excellent.
We had dinner in the lounge. Great menu of small plates and entrées. Excellent ambience, with reasonable lighting and sound levels.
We particularly liked the spicy tuna bites, and the chicken.
Very interesting cocktail list, sorted by intensity, and then categorized by main ingredients. I wish all cocktail lists worked this way.
Excellent service.
We dined at the restaurant, which is in a charming historic house. Very creative menu of small and large plates. We had mostly the day’s specials, but regular menu standouts included the prime rib burger and the crispy brie.
The winery’s regional offerings are, of course, available by the glass.
Service was very friendly.
This beautiful facility offers complete tasting experiences that include a tour of the vineyard, crush facility, and the cellar. The setting is absolutely fantastic, overlooking acres of vineyards. The main building is a stunning architectural wonder that combines the Tasting Room with the production facility. Terrific hospitality from welcoming hosts, And an interesting selection of wines from the adjoining estates.
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Great wines! 14 different varietals matched to terroir. Wonderful hospitality by the owner.
Massive portions are the norm here. Charming little house with great servers. Really enjoyed the experience, made special by the personnel more than the food.
This delightful little restaurant has a speak-easy feel without any affectation. \
Cocktail quality is front and center here, with an ever-changing list of thoughtful twists on classics and creative new concoctions.
The menu is equally well thought-out, with a varied list of starters and sharing plates, and a handful of impeccable entrees.
The staff were the real highlight, with friendly and efficient service. The entire restaurant was being handled by just two people; from front desk to bar to table service, and they made it look easy.
Highly recommended.
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A lovely location at the end of the pier. The seafood is not going to change your life, but it’s all perfectly fine. The salmon salad and clam chowder are two of the better bets. Service was pleasant.
This cozy Tiki Room is beautifully decorated, artistically lit, and even incorporates a brief volcano show with fog and lighting effects.
The drink list includes all of the classics, and some additional excellent concoctions. I particularly enjoyed the Day of the Dead. The drink ingredients are top-notch.
The pupu platter is perhaps not the best choice, but the Pork Sliders, Crab Dip, and Nachos were all excellent. Note that the nachos are HUGE, even in the smaller order.
Nice service and great ambiance make this one of the better tiki bars–and I’ve visited many!