Wind Cries Mary

Name: Wind Cries Mary
Address: 45 Bastion Sq, Victoria, BC, Canada, V8W 1J1
Telephone: (250) 590-8989
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

90 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

45 Bastion Sq, Victoria, BC V8W 1J1

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Romantic

Coastal cabin food for modern times. We are a tucked away portal to experiencing the rustic riches of Vancouver Island, in the middle of Victoria’s downtown core.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(250) 590-8989
Website
https://www.windcriesmary.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef David Healey
Private party facilities
Groups are welcome for seated multi-course dinners or cocktail & canapé events with intimate capacity for up to 100 guests. For private dining, our back room has a capacity of up to 30 guests. Private outdoor dinners in our secret courtyard patio are also available.

Location
45 Bastion Sq, Victoria, BC V8W 1J1
Neighborhood
Victoria
Cross street
Langley Street between Yates and Fort
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Spring Tasting Menu
CA$72.00 per person
Mar 22, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Let us cook for you! Our Chef's tasting menu is a unique dining experience where you can sit back, relax and enjoy a specially curated menu created by Chef David Healy. Three courses & dessert, served family style 72 per person available with any of the following pairings wine 38 full table participation required. Last call for chef’s tasting at 9:30pm Most allergies can be accommodated with 72 hours notice. Please include any allergies and dietary restrictions in your booking so that we can curate the best possible experience for you. We kindly ask for seven days notice for vegetarian and vegan tasting menus. If you have any questions regarding our allergy protocols please feel free to call the restaurant and ask to speak to a manager. **You will not be charged at the time of booking**
Chef's Tasting Menu
CA$85.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Let us cook for you! Our Chef's tasting menu is a unique dining experience where you can sit back, relax and enjoy a specially curated menu created by Chef David Healy. four courses & dessert, served family style 85 per person available with any of the following pairings wine 54 cocktail 64 alcohol-free 40 full table participation required. Last call for chef’s tasting at 9:30pm Most allergies can be accommodated with 72 hours notice. Please include any allergies and dietary restrictions in your booking so that we can curate the best possible experience for you. We kindly ask for seven days notice for vegetarian and vegan tasting menus. If you have any questions regarding our allergy protocols please feel free to call the restaurant and ask to speak to a manager. **You will not be charged at the time of booking**

Whipped RicottaCA$12.00
honey, olive oil
Vancouver Island BeetsCA$15.00
kale, chickpea, almond, pear
Abbotsford EndiveCA$16.00
apple, walnuts, goat cheese
BC Nugget PotatoesCA$17.00
brussel sprout, fennel, onion, peppers
Windset Farms Butter LettuceCA$17.00
feta, cranberry, seeds
Glazed Baby CarrotsCA$18.00
winter veg hash, beets, spiced honey
Signature Tater TotsCA$18.00
jalapeno ranch, lumpfish caviar
Fresh BurrataCA$22.00
carrot, ginger, pecans, cranberry
Du Puy Lentil RagoutCA$23.00
mushrooms, kale

Pasta

Spaghetti Cacio e PepeCA$25.00
lots of pepper, grana padano
Hand Rolled Ricotta GnudiCA$26.00
squash, almond, mushroom
Slow Cooked Beef BologneseCA$26.00
spaghetti, grana padano

Meat & Fish

Fresh Shucked Pacific Oysters
lemon, mignonette
- 6CA$26.00
- 12CA$46.00
Beef TartareCA$22.00
cured egg yolk, cornichon, crostini
Wild Albacore TunaCA$28.00
kale, yam, almond, quinoa
Rossdown Farms Fried ChickenCA$29.00
semolina, pickles, honey butter
Tofino King SalmonCA$39.00
salmon chorizo, winter squash, potato
Pan Seared Strait of Georgia Ling CodCA$36.00
barley, caponata, herb crumb
Fraser Valley Pork BellyCA$42.00
hokkaido scallops, chorizo, corn, leek
Yarrow Meadows Duck BreastCA$49.00
lentil, carrot, cherry
16oz Certified Angus Beef RibeyeCA$80.00
potato, mushroom, shallot

Chef’s Tasting

Chef’s TastingCA$85.00
four courses & dessert, served family style
- WineCA$54.00
- CocktailCA$64.00
- Alcohol-freeCA$40.00

What 90 people are saying

Wind Cries Mary reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver / British Columbia
Contemporary Canadian
Victoria
Best Overall
Victoria
Best Food
Victoria
Best Service
Victoria
Best Ambiance
Victoria
Innovative
Victoria
Great for creative cocktails
Victoria
Hot spot
Victoria
Romantic
Victoria
Lively
Victoria
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wind Cries Mary offers "outstanding food and service" with an impressive focus on Canadian ingredients. Guests rave about the "two days to make tater tots" and delectable cocktails. The atmosphere is cozy yet vibrant, although it can get "breathtakingly noisy" at times. A must-visit in Victoria for its culinary creativity and "exceptional dining experience."

90 Reviews

M
Maddy VIP
Calgary3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Incredible experience! Will be back! Most likely will book inside though as outside was chilly
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karen
Edmonton4 reviews
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
The food was good but it was so noisy it was impossible to carry on a conversation. We will never go back.
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Ramy
Vancouver18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kind and attentive staff. Loved the beet salad. Only thing that was disappointing was I asked to be in the court yard that was empty our entire stay at the restaurant and they said no.
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laura VIP
Hawaii12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were outstanding! We will be back.
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Megan
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very impressed by the ambience, service, food, and drinks! Our server was very accommodating to a dairy intolerance - they even brought out a dairy-free menu which was very appreciated. The food was incredible, as always, and the drinks were amazing! I love how they focus on using Canadian ingredients in their dishes. Very worth the $$$!
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Dave
Puerto Vallarta6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Genie was a rockstar of the service game! We look forward to our next visit:)
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Joseph VIP
Philadelphia16 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The tater tots ( to call them just tater tots does not do them justice) are several cuts above anything that I have ever had by the same name. They say it takes 24 hours to make them. After tasting them, it is both believable and worthwhile The salmon was also excellent along with the beet salad. The chocolate peanut butter torte while good did not quite live up to the rest of the meal. Service was outstanding,
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Doug VIP
Toronto5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome friendly service and great food! Staff was attentive and the food delicious.
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Laura Jennifer
Vancouver1 review
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were moved to a back patio as it was colder than we thought when we arrived. Service was fun and friendly and my allergies were easily accommodated. Some dishes we so good we ordered them twice! Really affordable wine selection and they stay open late!
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Paul
Montreal1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and exceptional service . Good variety of food
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FAQs

Wind Cries Mary offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (250) 590-8989.

Wind Cries Mary is rated 4.7 stars by 90 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Experiences are available.

45 Bastion Sq, Victoria, BC V8W 1J1

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Langley Street between Yates and Fort
Neighborhood
Victoria
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef David Healey
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.windcriesmary.ca/
Phone number
(250) 590-8989
Private party facilities
Groups are welcome for seated multi-course dinners or cocktail & canapé events with intimate capacity for up to 100 guests. For private dining, our back room has a capacity of up to 30 guests. Private outdoor dinners in our secret courtyard patio are also available.

Wind Cries Mary

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Spring Tasting Menu

Chef's Tasting Menu

Vegetables & Such

Whipped RicottaCA$12.00

Vancouver Island BeetsCA$15.00

Abbotsford EndiveCA$16.00

BC Nugget PotatoesCA$17.00

Windset Farms Butter LettuceCA$17.00

Glazed Baby CarrotsCA$18.00

Signature Tater TotsCA$18.00

Fresh BurrataCA$22.00

Du Puy Lentil RagoutCA$23.00

Pasta

Spaghetti Cacio e PepeCA$25.00

Hand Rolled Ricotta GnudiCA$26.00

Slow Cooked Beef BologneseCA$26.00

Meat & Fish

Fresh Shucked Pacific Oysters

Beef TartareCA$22.00

Wild Albacore TunaCA$28.00

Rossdown Farms Fried ChickenCA$29.00

Tofino King SalmonCA$39.00

Pan Seared Strait of Georgia Ling CodCA$36.00

Fraser Valley Pork BellyCA$42.00

Yarrow Meadows Duck BreastCA$49.00

16oz Certified Angus Beef RibeyeCA$80.00

Chef’s Tasting

Chef’s TastingCA$85.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Wind Cries Mary offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Wind Cries Mary restaurant rated?

Is Wind Cries Mary currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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