The Dine Around and Stay in Town 2026 Menu Guide

Start gathering your friends, and your appetites! Dine Around and Stay in Town is back, with more restaurants to choose from than ever before.

We say it every year, but truly – we are spoiled for choice during Dine Around 2026! With over 65 restaurants participating during January 23rd – February 8th, 2026, this is our largest, most flavourful Dine Around yet. With this handy guide, we’ll help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Order up!

Dine Around Gala

Now in its 22nd year, Dine Around & Stay in Town Victoria kicks off with the Gala Launch on January 22, 2026 at the Crystal Garden. Celebrate your faves, discover new-to-you bites, and zero in on your must-try list. Tickets go fast, so snag yours today!

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A beautifully plated dessert at The Bengal, made to look like a small bird.

New to Dine Around: Downtown Eateries

We have a record-breaking eleven (yes, ELEVEN) new eateries making their debut to Dine Around this year… some of them opening in Greater Victoria’s restaurant scene for the first time! Please give a warm welcome to these first two downtown delights:

The Bengal ($35 Breakfast, $75 Dinner)Aegir Room ($55 Menu)

Greek roast chicken at Ithaka Greek Restaurant in Victoria, BC.

New to Dine Around: International Fare

Whether you're craving Greek, Japanese, French or Indian, you can Dine Around the globe with these six new-to-Dine Around restaurants:

Cafe Malabar ($45 Dinner)Brasserie L'Ecole ($75 Dinner)Ithaka Greek Restaurant ($45 Dinner)Uni Japanese Restaurant ($35 Lunch, $75 Dinner)Toro Bar & Bar ($35 Lunch, $75 Dinner)Cafe Brio ($45 and $65 Dinner)

The Brentwood Bay Resort in Greater Victoria, BC

New to Dine Around: Pubs, Bars, and Breweries

Don't go anywhere - we're still not done! These new pubs, bars, and breweries are joining us at Dine Around, proving to us that you can be transported to a new realm of flavour through a carefully crafted beverage, as well.

Ryes & Shine Craft Distillery ($55 Menu)The Pub at Brentwood Bay Resort ($55 Menu)The Well Public ($35 Menu)

A spread of brunch items and lattes at Nourish Kitchen & Cafe in Victoria, BC

For the Plant-Based

We want ALL diners to participate in the delicious palates that Dine Around offers, worry-free. The following are eateries that are offering thoughtfully curated plant-based options for all three courses on their menus – from appetizer to dessert.

Browns Social House ($35 Menu)Nourish Kitchen & Cafe ($55 Menu)Lot 1 Pasta Bar ($25 lunch, $45 dinner)

Gluten-Free Goodness

For those with gluten dietary restrictions, palates, or preferences, these restaurants are offering gluten-free options on their Dine Around experiences, from appies to dessert.

Table Nineteen ($55 Menu)Finn's Seafood, Chops & Cocktails ($45 lunch, $65 dinner)

Savour Sustainability!

Locally sourced, island grown. These restaurants champion sustainability and seasonality, choosing local ingredients whenever they can. Savour these Dine Around menus knowing your meal was made with purpose - for you and for our destination.

10 Acres Bistro ($45 Menu)10 Acres Commons Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub ($35 lunch, $45 dinner)Clive's Classic Lounge ($45 Menu)

Did someone say… Brunch?

Victoria’s Brunch Capital crown is shining! This year, lots of Dine Around eateries are offering breakfast and brunch experiences along with their dinner lineups. Because a Dine Around morning = a day done right.

LURE Restaurant & Bar ($35 brunch, $55 & $65 dinner)Blue Crab Seafood House The Courtney Room ($45 brunch, $45 lunch, $75 dinner)Pendray Tea House ($25 breakfast tea, $55 afternoon tea, $55 roast)

Paris on a Plate

Say “oui s’il vous plait” to your next dinner date. Our délicieux Dine Around lineup is packed with French cuisine serving bistro classics and chic twists. Think: ratatouille, steak frites, and even melted raclette. Bon appétit!

Vis-à-Vis ($65 Menu)Bistrot L’Stage L’Apero Wine & Cheese Bistro ($35 Lunch, $55 Dinner)

A plate of pasta at Zambri's in Victoria, BC

A Taste of Italy

Ciao, cravings. Our Italian spots are serving twirl-worthy pasta, wood-fired magic, and dolci that say “one more bite.” Buon appetito!

Zambri's ($45 & $55 Menu)Fiamo Italian Kitchen ($65 Menu)FARO Handcrafted Pizza and Tasting Room ($45 Menu)

Dine Around the Globe

Passports not required! These four restaurants have chefs channeling the dishes and traditions from their own family kitchens and the ingredients they grew up with. Go global for dinner!

Block Kitchen + Bar Good Ovening ($25 lunch, $35 dinner)The Mint ($45 Menu)Irish Time Pub ($35 & $45 Menu)

The interior of Vis-a-Vis a restaurant in the Oak Bay neighbourhood of Victoria, BC

Do a Dine Around Pub Crawl

Call it a pint-sized pilgrimage: four new brews, three courses each, one warm-and-cozy night. This is Dine Around, the pub-crawl edition.

Saxe Point Public House ($35 Menu)Penny Farthing Pub ($45 Menu)Bard & Banker ($45 Menu)Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant ($35 Menu)

A chef adds the finishing touches to a dish at Ugly Duckling in Victoria, BC

Lavish & Luxe

Our $75 tier is where fine dining flourishes. Think flawless plating, show-stopping flavours, and signature service, to really wow someone special to you.

Ugly Duckling Restaurant ($75 Menu)Rudi ($75 Menu)The Keg Steakhouse + Bar at the Winery ($65 & $75 Menu)The Keg Steakhouse + Bar ($65 & $75 Menu)Wind Cries Mary ($75 Menu)

A group of four dining at Vista 18 at Chateau Victoria's rooftop restaurant for Dine Around 2026.

Dine with a View

Plates + panoramas. From ocean waves to the Inner Harbour, golf-green glow to city lights - these restaurants bring the views. For the best results, request the window seat.

Vista 18 Restaurant & Lounge ($55 Menu)Flying Otter Grill ($55 & $65 Menu)Milestones Restaurant ($45 Menu)Glo Restaurant + Lounge ($45 Menu)Boom + Batten ($55 Menu)

A couple sits on the patio at Seamship Grill & Bar in Victoria, BC after dark

Downtown Deals

Checked in downtown? Perfect. Your dinner’s basically around the corner. These nearby spots make “stay + dine” an absolute delight of a night.

Steamship Grill & Bar ($45 Menu)Fathom ($65 Menu)Fire + Water Restaurant ($65 Menu)Ferris’ Downstairs Grill & Garden Patio ($55 Menu)Ferris’ Upstairs Seafood & Oyster Bar ($55 Menu)

A duck and egg waffler at House of Boateng, a West African inspired restaurant in Victoria, BC

Eating Well in Westshore

Staying west of Victoria? You’re in luck – plenty of Dine Around eateries call Westshore home! A stand-out meal is just a quick hop away, no matter where you are in Greater Victoria.

Bin 4 Burger Lounge ($25 lunch, $35 dinner)Callisto ($55 Menu)House of Boateng ($65 & $75 Menu)Milestones Millstream Village ($45 Menu)

Savour the Saanich Peninsula

Harbour views up top, haute flavours just steps away. With so many participants in the Saanich Peninsula, dinner is like a walk on the beach. Here are a few:

10 Acres at the Pier ($45 Menu)Jacks on the Water ($45 Menu)The Arbutus Room ($65 lunch, $75 dinner)

Stay in Town

A delicious escape! There are few things that pair better with a delicious night out than tucking into a cozy hotel room – and this is precisely where Stay in Town comes in. This year, 14 hotels are participating in Stay in Town, and you have the option of staying in Victoria for as low as $129/night!

Stay in Town Hotels

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