Dine around & stay in town is back by popular demand!

February 23rd, 2021

FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 8, 2021

Dine around & Stay in town has been extended! Locals can take advantage of this fantastic culinary program and support local businesses by enjoying a wide range of culinary experiences and then staycationing at world-class accommodations offering special rates.

Presented by Destination Great Victoria and the BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association (BCRFA), Victoria Branch.

The event takes place from February 19 to March 8, 2021. Experience Victoria’s thriving, diverse culinary scene and enjoy special offerings from over 40+ restaurants with special feature menus! These featured menus go from breakfast platters to course dinners, check them out in the list below. Victoria’s hotels also joined in the fun and offer accommodations at reduced prices.

We find this event a great opportunity to try many of Victoria’s best restaurants for affordable prices. Victoria has a very diverse culinary scene worth trying out! An opportunity to visit old favourites, try new one and of course, support local.

Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, a few restaurants such as Ferris’ Oyster Bar and Grill, The Keg Steakhouse and Bar, Heron Rock Bistro and Lot 1 Pasta Bar are offering their Dine around menus for take-out.

Here’s just a glimpse into some of the offerings available at the second round of Dine Around this year.

Participating Restaurants in the second round of Dine Around:

Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
10 Acres at the Pier
Blighty’s Bistro
Lot 1 Pasta Bar
Boom + Batten
Wind Cries Mary
Vis a Vis
Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
Bar 500
Penny Farthing Pub
Board With Friends
10 Acres Bistro
The Old Spaguetti Factory
Six Mile Pub
Lure Restaurant and Bar
J.R. Slims
Ferris’ Oyster Bar and Grill
The Keg Steakhouse and Bar
Ferris’ Upstairs
Glo Restaurant + Lounge
Sticky Wicket Pub and Restaurant
The Pacific Restaurant
Fiamo Italian Kitchen The Beach House Restaurant
Heron Rock Bistro
Aura Waterfront Restaurant
The Courtney Room
The Mint
Steampship Grill and Bar

Our Tips to get the best out of Dine Around & Stay in Town 2021:


  1. Check out the participating restaurants and hotels
  2. Book a staycation if you wish to enjoy our lovely city in a different way
  3. Read the participating restaurant's feature menus to see which ones you’d like to try out
  4. Make your reservations as soon as possible
  5. Enjoy your dinner and share your experience using the hashtag #tastingvictoria

Let us know which participating restaurants are your favourites this round!




Due to COVID-19, organizers are working with restaurants and catering suppliers to ensure proper protocols are in place and food service is delivered within safety guidelines. By following public health advice, they will help to ensure everyone can enjoy the best that Greater Victoria’s restaurants and hotels have to offer in 2021. Please refer to Destination Greater Victoria’s COVID-19 information page here for more information.

Current provincial orders require diners to only eat with someone from their own household. If someone is single, they can eat with one or two other people who make up their pandemic bubble.

WRITTEN BY

Amelia Acedo

Tasting Victoria Editor