These three restaurants get recognition for their attention to every, local detail.
By Cinda Chavich
Winner: Agrius
This perfect summer plate from Agrius features poached rhubarb, strawberries, toasted buckwheat, yogurt mousse, sheep sorrel and a buckwheat tuile. Photograph by Jeffrey Bosdet.
Farm-to-table is the mantra for Island chefs, and Agrius snagged our top spot for its attention to every local detail, from the house-fermented vegetables and breads made with house-milled flours to Island-farmed meats and organic produce. Owner Cliff Leir points to his chef Max Durand and his “inspiring kitchen team” for following Fol Epi’s lead, by sourcing ingredients from like-minded, ethical producers, and making this one of the city’s best-loved local tables.
Agrius, 732 Yates St., 778-265-6312, agriusrestaurant.com
Runner Up: 10 Acres Kitchen
10 Acres Kitchen literally bought the farm (in Saanich) to supply their own seasonal vegetables, duck and free-range pork to three busy outlets.
10 Acres Kitchen, 620 Humboldt St., 250-940-0735 and two other locations, 10acreskitchen.ca
Runner Up: Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Victoria’s original city brewpub, Spinnakers lives the vida local, whether it’s eclectic brews (think Silk Road Iced Tea Pale ale or Holliewood Oyster Stout) and a gastro-pub menu that boasts a who’s who of Island purveyors.
Spinnakers, 308 Catherine St., 250-386-2739, spinnakers.com
Honorable Mentions: Wild Mountain Food + Drink, Sooke Harbour House
More Best Restaurants
The 2018 Best Restaurants were selected by a panel of judges. Meet the judges here.
This is from the July/August 2018 issue of YAM