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Spectacular sunset dining - Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge, Victoria, BC

Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge

4.5 (2110)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Northwest
740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 1B2

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Serving Canadian Regional Cuisine, Vista 18 complements it's 18th floor views of Victoria's inner harbour and Juan de Fuca Strait with a locally inspired menu focusing on sustainable and fresh ingredients. Our versatile wine list and knowledgeable staff will help you choose the perfect wine to pair with your dinner while you enjoy the sights in our contemporary dining room.

Open for breakfast, happy hour & dinner 7 days a week. Reservations are always recommended to ensure the opportunity to see all of beautiful Victoria and the surrounding area. For reservations of groups over 6+, please give us a call!

Additionally, our lounge is open 7 days a week (with happy hour offered daily) and is non-reservable. Seating in our lounge is based on a first come, first serve basis.

We look forward to you joining us and we can't wait to serve you!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (250) 382-9258
  • Website
    http://www.vista18.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mike Dunlop
  • Catering
    Vista 18 supplies in house catering to all of our meeting room and event programs.
  • Private party facilities
    Our "Harbour Room" provides sweeping views of Victoria's inner harbour and the Olympic Peninsula. We can accommodate groups from 12 to 45. Please go to https://vista18.com/reservations/ and fill out the "Group Inquiry Form" at the base of the page and a member of our sales team will be in touch!
  • Location
    740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 1B2
  • Neighborhood
    Victoria
  • Cross street
    Fairfield Rd
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking is provided based on availability. Please acquire a parking pass at our front desk in the hotel lobby.
  • Public transit
    1/2 block from Vista 18 is Douglas Street which is one of the main routes for our transit system. Some of the main routes with stops here are 1, 2, 2A, 4, 7, 7N, 21, 27, 28, 30, 31, 70 and 75. For full details, please visit www.bctransit.com.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,110 people are saying

Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Great for scenic views

  • Victoria

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Victoria

    Romantic

  • Victoria

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge offers "spectacular views" and "excellent service," making it a "go-to" spot. Guests rave about the inspired dishes and attentive staff, especially servers like Drew and Kevin. While some find the food inconsistent, many appreciate the "outstanding experience" and "great value" offered.
2,110 Reviews

  1. Nicky

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service was extraordinary and you can't beat the views. We will be back !

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  2. Siobhan

    Vancouver6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and great value as well. Place is a little tired but views are unbeatable.

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  3. Pat

    Yorkshire10 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    This restaurant could be a real jewel but is seriously let down by the terrible food. The menu is quite limited and the few dishes on offer are inferior in terms of quality. There were 4 in our party and each ordered a different meal - all were terrible. Service is adequate and there are lovely views from every table. Fix the issues in the kitchen and is would be a winner.

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  4. Brody

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Drew, provided outstanding service and recommendations!

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  5. Fiona

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu, everything was great, Kevin was an exceptional server. Thank you!

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  6. Heather

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cod special was tasteless and undercooked/ also the raviolis sauce was not good. Halibut and hamburger were good however

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  7. Hendriko

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Neutral service. Proper and speedy waitress when applicable. Minimal atmosphere. Poor lighting and presence. Better than average ‘happy hour’ options. Solid drinks. View is whatever the weather allows, not all seats give a worthwhile view.

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  8. Trevor

    Victoria4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A mix up of non-alcoholic drinks was unfortunate, luckily it wasn’t drastic. Server was apologetic and gave small discount on bill. Bread was dry but other dishes sampled were good. Great views.

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  9. Tim

    Vancouver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The views are spectacular, unless you get the table we had on the north side that has 2 of possible 4 guests looking at a blank wall. The food was excellent, and it is a refreshing change to be able to take the remainder of an unfinished bottle of wine away at the end of the meal. The service was good, but staff need a course on the proper way to talk to seniors. Addressing my octegenarian mother as "young lady" was not appreciated by her or anybody else at the table. A certain level of decorum and formality is expected in an environment like this (NOTE: I do NOT expect deference or subservience, just good manners). Seniors are not children and should not be spoken to like children. Otherwise, excellent food, well prepared and nicely presented, and our server was very polite and attentive. And the views... spectacular!
    Vista 18 Restaurant + LoungeResponded on May 6, 2025
    Hi Tim, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, wine service, and those spectacular views—it's always wonderful to know when guests have a memorable culinary experience. We also appreciate your comments regarding the seating and the interaction with your mother. We're sorry to hear that the table location and form of address impacted your experience. Your point about respectful communication, especially with seniors, is well taken and will be shared with our team as part of our ongoing training efforts. We hope to welcome you back soon and provide a more enjoyable and comfortable visit from start to finish. Warm regards, Vista 18 Management

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  10. Brian

    Victoria2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the buffet but could have had more variety. As an example, made to order omelets would be good, as well as waffles or pancakes.
    Vista 18 Restaurant + LoungeResponded on May 6, 2025
    Hi Brian, Thank you for joining us and for sharing your feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the buffet, and we truly appreciate your suggestions on how we could enhance it further. Made-to-order omelets and additional breakfast favorites like waffles or pancakes are great ideas, and we’ll be sure to pass them along to our culinary team for consideration. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Vista 18 Management

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FAQs

Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge is rated 4.5 stars by 2110 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Vancouver / British Columbia
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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 23 times today
Google Map for Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge

740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 1B2

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fairfield Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Victoria
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking is provided based on availability. Please acquire a parking pass at our front desk in the hotel lobby.
  • Public transit
    1/2 block from Vista 18 is Douglas Street which is one of the main routes for our transit system. Some of the main routes with stops here are 1, 2, 2A, 4, 7, 7N, 21, 27, 28, 30, 31, 70 and 75. For full details, please visit www.bctransit.com.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mike Dunlop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.vista18.com/
  • Phone number
    (250) 382-9258
  • Catering
    Vista 18 supplies in house catering to all of our meeting room and event programs.
  • Private party facilities
    Our "Harbour Room" provides sweeping views of Victoria's inner harbour and the Olympic Peninsula. We can accommodate groups from 12 to 45. Please go to https://vista18.com/reservations/ and fill out the "Group Inquiry Form" at the base of the page and a member of our sales team will be in touch!

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