See the full list of winners from the YAM Best Restaurant Awards 2019! Read more…
Meet the Judges of YAM Best Restaurant Awards 2019
YAM Best Restaurant Awards honour Victoria’s vibrant restaurant scene. Meet our panel of chefs and local food experts for the 2019 Best Restaurant Awards. Read more…
Victoria’s Best World Food 2019: Dobosala Cantina
At Dobosala Cantina, chef Kunal Ghose has embraced the best of world food with a creative menu that mashes up addictive flavours from across the Pacific Rim. Read more…
Victoria’s Chef of the Year 2019: Castro Boateng
Castro Boateng has been flying under the radar for awhile, but with his new café in Langford, he’s soared into our top chef spot. Read more…
Victoria’s Best Fine Dining 2019: Saveur
At Saveur, fine dining is in the details, many of them orchestrated and delivered by chef/owner Robert Cassels. Read more…
Victoria’s Best Cocktail Bar 2019: Veneto
Take a seat at the bright, marble-topped bar and watch the mixologists in action at cozy Veneto. Read more…
Victoria’s Best Bakery Cafe 2019: Fol Epi Organic Bakery
Fol Epi owner Clif Leir opened this downtown location to expand beyond his artisan bread into pastry, and the popular café has become the best place to enjoy their baking, both sweet and savoury. Read more…
People’s Choice Restaurant Award 2019: Part and Parcel
Chef Grant Gard and his cooks rotate through their ever-changing seasonal inventory, posting new menus on Facebook and Instagram almost daily, tweaking their favourites, from house-made gnocchi and risotto to salads and sandwiches. Read more…
Victoria’s Best New Restaurant 2019: House of Boateng
House of Boateng is small and stylish, a welcoming space for breakfast or lunch, with regular evening events and pop-ups. The casual menu showcases Boateng’s innovative style and skill for balanced flavours. Read more…
Victoria’s Best Brunch 2019: Saveur
For something beyond the standard morning menu, there’s chef Robert Cassels’ creative brunch at Saveur. Read more…