Reviews of Upstairs Seafood & Oyster Bar (Ferris') (Fish Shop)

Carly McGhee

good food, good drinks. service not so much. We asked for the private room. Staff gave it away with no apologies to us. We got loud (as a large group does). Waiter told us to use our inside voices. I was NOT impressed and DON'T like being chastised like a child. One of our group is hard of hearing which is why we're loud. It's pretty insulting to be asked to keep it down when they don't know the full circumstances. Also, the table we were seated at was too small for our large group and it wasn't easy for me (with mobility issues) to get in and out of the table. Probably won't ever go back or recommend.

Francisco Yañez

Dinner

George Barjak

Been awhile but the oysters were great . Would have given it 5 stars but the service was lackluster ...

Rob Black

We are regular visitors to all three establishments and are generally pretty happy with the food and service. We visited on Sunday and went upstairs, unfortunately there was no table for about half an hour, we were offered a bar seat while we waited for a table . We asked if they could call downstairs to see if there was a table there..nope. he said he had no idea what was going on down there and couldn't call. 1 of us went to find out and got a table downstairs. Great except they had 1 server who was run off her feet and couldn't keep up with the dinner rush. The bar tender would deliver drinks for her eventually but really he was just rough all around. We waited awhile for her to take our orders and getting another round of water and wine took ages. Really unhappy with the service and performance of the staff.

Rome Hussain

I've always wanted to try this place, and today was the day. It was fantastic! Great atmosphere, nice & quiet, and lots to choose from in the menu. The chicken burger was highly satisfying. I can't wait to come back and try other things!

Chris N.

Beware with the freshness of oysters here. Had two that were very soft and we sent back. Color, look and consistency of the oyster was also off. Our other dishes were OK, nothing to brag about but also nothing to complain about either. My wife had the mussels which were good. I had the pulled pork poutine which was delicious and ample. I also had the lamb burger which tasted great but was a thinner patty of meat than I'm used to and normally prefer. I'm a more meat than bread kind of guy. Staff was friendly and polite. Our waiter did a great job and patio environment was inviting. He went out of his way to serve me a shot of vodka with an oyster to make up for the ones I sent back. Give this place a try just be weary of the oysters you are served. Of the dozen we ordered we only sent back two and they were from the same bay so it was probably older stock.

Susan Skidmore

The food here is always awesome. Some interesting unique dishes that are delicious.

hey itz-me

appetizer came after the food, steak ordered well done and came rare. when sent back they threw out the portion I had cut off so I got only 3/4 of a steak and fries were left to sit under heat lamp while they precooked the same steak. no apologizing or discount given for throwing out half my steak. $75 for this too.... food is delicious but really lacking on the service. Visiting from out of town and its always been fantastic. Servers also changed mid meal without explanation.

Gleb Kobets

Meal type

Scott McGillivray

Great place! Great food! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a casual place to eat!!

Westcoast Adventure College

One of the rare places where having a large menu is good thing. Ferris' is a Victoria staple. 5/5 for the Jumbalaya, (its so good and more than large enough to share) Tuna Sandwhich (real tuna) and not be forgotten the 3 - 5 buck-a-shuck!! $1 an oyster sub $4 sleeves and 5oz house wine pours.

H. Dunham

This place is a true 5 star that you won't want to miss!! The lobster bisque is seriously to die for, and if you just come for a large bowl of that then your taste buds will be jumping for joy. The other dishes they have to offer are also exceptional and you'll be wanting to come back for more. Our group of 5 came to eat here 2 days in a row because we were so happy with everything Ferris' had to offer! Yum!

Rachel Trower

Meal type

Nabil Chavez Majluf

Go for the mushroom pate, stay for the bouillabaisse. Or vice versa. Low key, extremely nice people, and delicious food. Some things on the menu less deeply yummy, more like (as my dinner companion suggested) maybe what you'd make at home on a slow languid morning for yourself or for guests, like the ricotta honey spread--and I do suggest you make this at home for a bit of fun. We considered going back again and again for dinner, but there was so much else in Victoria to eat on this trip. We'll be back on our next vacation, though. Looking forward to it!

Kristy Shen

If you are in Victoria, you definitely have to stop by! The service was great. They were able to accommodate our large group quite fast and they were very attentive. And the food? Perfect. The Bouillabaisse was very exquisite and the Clam Chowder flavorful, and very rich! Best meal we had since arriving to town.

Marie Vestner

What a joy to be warmly welcomed on a cold wet afternoon earlier this month. We had the fish chowder sitting outside on the patio where we were warm and dry thanks to shelter, heater and a blanket. Everything was perfect and the service as always was excellent.

Under the Stars Eric Larson

OK food, great service (as is a habit in Canada it seems). Great version of a Ceasar (the drink)

Rebeca De Trinidad

I used to love this place. Seriously, 4 stars easy. Husband and I went last month. He had the steak frites and I had one of the three-course Dine Around offerings. His steak was alright but the paprika flavoring of the frites was not good and he chose to just leave them. That's on us for not returning them for another option, I fully admit. My salad and entree were both good tasting, but I could not believe how small the servings were. It was truly a shock as I had never experienced this there pre-Covid, and I can only assume this is a result of it. I would have gladly paid more just to get an adequate sized portion. What was most upsetting was our server, who had been good until this point: I mentioned that the meal seemed small and asked if he could recommend which of the desserts would be the most filling. He took obvious offense to this, and the rest of our meal with him he barely spoke to us or made eye contact, and when we asked for forks with the dessert he brought the minature 2-prong ones you would use for seafood. Classy dig, fella. I hope to go back and have a better experience in the future so I can revise this review, as I believe Covid is somehow the cause or trigger of all that went sideways. Not in a rush tho... it will be a bit to forget this last experience.

Aidan Knight

Horrible. I placed an order through SkipTheDishes for them based on their rating. The rating did not match the product. For 20$ I received 9 pieces of uncooked, gritty pasta. When I contacted them after receiving the order, I left a voicemail asking to be called back. I was not. When I contacted them again, I was put down while they directed my call, overhearing the scorn as I was passed along. They explained that it was standard, and couldn't explain what happened - but no follow-up or make good. Never again will I waste my money here, and I highly recommend you save yours. Spend your time, money and attention elsewhere.

UTO LEE

Ferris food and staff is amazing. This is my favorite place to eat in all of BC! The staff are pleasant, personable and wonderful. Anne has, on several occasions, had to act as my personal counselor as she has been forced (by me) to listen to my woes. When I am having a bad day, Ferris staff (and food) cheers me up. I do not know what I would do without my weekly Ferris trips. Ferris is a wonderful venue with amazing food, staff and great ambiance. Anne is the greatest person I have met In Victoria.

Kelly Benning

Alright... well it's not upstairs anymore... But the food was done REALLY well... They have some of what every restaurant has, and then food that you want to try because it ISN't what everyone else has.

Janella Churchill

Amazing service and great food. We loved the art they had on display, as well. Will be back for sure!

Shawn DeWolfe

What an amazing restaurant! We had the fresh shucked oysters which were served on a bed of ice with all the condiments your heart desired. Yum! Next we had the most amazing cauliflower dish, omg. The flavour combo was spot on and unique. Just when you think it couldn't get any better, it did. The Humbolt squid was absolutely fantastic. It just doesn't get any better than that. To top it all off, Benjamin, our waiter, was friendly, knowledgeable and gave us great service. This restaurant is not to be missed! Enjoy!

Meredith Harper

Food was exceptional and the staff were incredible. I've only newly moved to the island a couple months ago, and this is the best dining experience I've had in that time. I highly recommend it to anyone with any type of pallet

Gweneth

Was a while ago but the waiter wasn't interested in the party of two. He had his greedy eyes on the large group at the front ordering lots of drinks. When I complained about the chicken being pink in the middle disinterestedly he said the salad is still good. I was in a dark little corner in the middle of the site. In fact I had to use my key chain light to see the rawness of the chicken. Have had better times there but that waiter gets them the two star rating. Update: Owner says they don't serve chicken....might not now but when I was there it was chicken and under cooked. Your response just earned you drop in star. Your poor response should earn you a zero rating but they don't allow that. You could learn a thing or two from better run restaurants.

Soroush Nazari

Dinner

Alexandra Dukarm

Great atmosphere, solid food offerings. Don’t expect generous portions here and the prices are higher. As you might guess from the name alone, don’t expect much in the way of vegan offerings. We were charged the price of a clam linguine ($24) for a small bowl of pasta with mushrooms.

Federica Romano Giampuzzi

Amazing food, best oysters in town, cool little backyard patio area. Come here every time I visit the island and always will.

Daniel

Great environment, good service and good food. The only thing is their dishes are small.

Karson Smith

Pan fried oysters were amazing. The burgers and fries were gross. Such a disappointment after the oysters. It's a meal where you regret eating as soon as you're finished and want to rince out your mouth. Fries were overcooked but the server nicely offered to redo!! Thanks. The burgers were too big to fit your mouth and were a huge mess to eat. The meat was mildly char-tasty but like a puck to eat. The ceasar salad was like the ones you always hope they dont make for you, dripping in sauce and covered in fake parmesan. Yuck. Service was good. Decor typical dark burger bar.

compuPUnk

It’s our 3rd time at this place and every time the food and service are immaculate. Manager Maria always goes above and beyond to take care of the guests. Our waiter David is extremely professional and polite! Thank you very much guys for making our vacation wonderful and unforgettable :)

B.J. Potter

My first visit to Ferris upstairs was amazing. The staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is chill. I tried the smoked fish plate with two Caesars. Highly recommend Ferris upstairs. ????????

Amy McLain

Cozy and modern atmosphere. Super friendly servers. Excellent seafood and mocktails. Perfect experience.

William LaHay

Used to be better. Yesterday we had comically slow service. The waiter kept forgetting to bring water/drinks/ the menu I requested. My steak looked and tasted like it had been left under the warming light for at least 15 minutes and was extremely salty (none of the promised flavors of ginger etc, just soy sauce overpowering everything). Underwhelming. But at least the atmosphere in the garden is nice.

Michael Sheldon

Had a lovely dinner with my sister last night. Everything was so tasty. Fresh local ingredients and something for everyone. Great cozy atmosphere and the service was excellent.

Patrick Rippon

Nice place. Was quite when I went. Staff were friendly.

Joseph Hoh

This restaurant was recommended to us, however, we feel it is necessary to let others know it isn't that great. It was happy hour and we went for the $1.00 shucked oysters and drinks. I ordered an oyster burger and mixed yam and fries. The highballs offered were not what we expected. Drink was small and full of ice in a small glass. We ordered two more drinks w/o ice. The drinks were supposed to be $4.00 but because we ordered a substitute whiskey for the highball we had to pay $1.00 more. Our biggest complaint were the burnt fries. I asked the waitress if she would consider the black fries burnt and she said that's what they are like. I couldn't eat them so ordered another plate, which came in the same way. Also for a dipping sauce it would cost $1.00 more. We wandered down the street to Docks oyster bar and what a difference. The oysters are 50 cents on Fridays and the drinks are happy hour $4.00. And they are bigger drinks. You get sauce with the yam fries and they are great (not black). Don't waste time at Ferris'. Check out Docks and even Flying Otter.

Lianne C

We were looking for a place to get seafood and everyone enjoyed their dishes but was expecting a lot more based on the other reviews. We agree that the oysters were great! The service and seating wasn’t the greatest as well. The tables are pretty small and the service seemed really rushed and overworked.

Jennifer Tang

Service

Amelia Potvin

The food is very tasty here but I gave it three stars for two reasons: (1) they advertise buck -a-shuck for oysters on Happy Hour (which I understand that means $1) but they charge $1.5 per oyster maybe there was fine print but I didn't see it, and (2) the service was only so, so. They made it clear they wanted us to go at the 2 hour mark by clearing everything on the table even though were not quite done. I had one oyster left but they took all the sauces for it. The food is worth trying once but there have some shortcomings so don't expect this restaurant to be the best overall.

Nena

I ordered a Seafood chowder and Bouillabaisse and got lost counting how many times I said “It’s so tasty!” while I was eating these super delicious meals!! Excellent food, great service and adequate prices. Will come again and again. ❤️

Taryn Martin-Copes

Excellent happy hour oysters! Wine specials were great too. I believe it was about $5/glass. Cozy hip atmosphere. Highly recommend to go.

Jake Z. Chang

Poor quality food, especially the oysters. We ordered a dozen oysters during happy hour for $1 and I had to spit out 2 and then returned the plate with 4 uneaten. They tasted like they had been over sitting... not quite bad, but certainly not fresh. And the brother restaurant of an OYSTER BAR should have oyster quality as top priority. Needless to say I won't be returning. The server however was very attentive and pleasant.

Trevor Davies

Ferris’ Grill and Garden….it was 50/50….the atmosphere is lovely, but the service was poor. Our orders were wrong, the menu recommendations were wrong, the bill was wrong twice, most of the food was good. It was a bit painful near the end because we were trying to make the most of it and didn’t want to be rude. Most of our party have all served and understand the difficulties that comes with it, but it wasn’t the best experience.

Samuel Richardson

I have been to two or three times, and this is fast becoming my favourite of the more upscale places in Victoria. Admittedly I always go for the oysters, but I have also enjoyed their appetizers and drinks as well. Their happy hour buck-a-shuck (with a drink) is really cost effective as well, so that's a great way of getting good fresh oysters on a budget. I highly recommend their Rioja red, it's absolutely impeccable and not at all bitter. I just wish they were able to seat/reserve bigger groups!

Jade Phan

The fresh shucked oysters were amazing and the burger with fries was the best I’d ever had! Great atmosphere and the service was fantastic, I think our servers name was Anne! I highly recommend!

Brian Norwick

I've always gone to ferris' based on their big menu, likely to suit anyone I'm dining with. I'm pretty low maintenance. Tonight, with a back up meal in mind because I hate a certain ingredient in the dish, I asked if it was an option to not get something in the pasta. When I found out two of the ingredients were prepped together, I requested my second option. The chef/cook? insisted on separating the ingredients I didn't like (not an allergy). I really didn't want to bother them but he made what I initially wanted regardless. In the same night, my leftovers are an empty box. I thought it was pretty special and want to give credit. I've always liked it there. Great service and staff. Above and beyond.

Elene Wanner

Hot! Yes hot as much as possible for the corn tortilla... Never warmish. You got this amazing product from a local Mexican chef and you served it warmish. Shame. It was good though

Christa

I will definitely return to try other dishes in spite of the seating disadvantages. Great staff, Really delicious food and a good enough wine list. The service was exemplary. A really good place for my birthday dinner. I find that there are only 2 downsides (at least in the downstairs grill): The tables are almost too small to comfortably hold your dinner and enable you easily to eat it, and the tables are so far away from the benches (bolted to floor) that you can get a back ache just having dinner and the single chairs are hard enough to reduce your butt to tears.

Wendy Cook

Amazing service,great food. Will be back for sure.

Bonnie Wong

The first recommended restaurant to try in Victoria has been my favourite restaurant for years now. Their famous soup, oysters, salads and unique dishes are the best in town, second to none. Love it here.

Irish Anne

Highly recommended! Have the prawn carbonara! I wish I had taken a picture before I dove in. A generous portion with perfectly cooked prawns, tasty pancetta and fresh herbs. So decadent and delicious! I knew I loved the baked oysters here but this prawn dish blew my mind. It’s also great to know they are a local restaurant that supports its community as well. We will be back for happy hour for sure.

Groovy Moovie

Had a fantastic meal here with my son ..very attentive waitress

David Wood

Went out Thursday evening for a friends birthday, the food and drinks were all enjoyed! Barry was a great server and accommodated us, and was super friendly! Thanks for putting up with our noise!

Gayle Wigmore

Chicken liver pate; delicious, rich and creamy, with jelly that went very well with it. Chorizo puffs; not impressive, puff pastry with a slice of chorizo in the middle, we wouldn't order again. Sable fish; fantastic, great depth of flavour and perfectly cooked. Albacore tuna; the tuna itself was perfect but under seasoned in my opinion, the trimmings were great and flavorful. Nice selection of wines and those by the glass were good, go for the Spanish selection. The service was fantastic. I'll definitely go back and recommend, I'd just skip couple of dishes.

Joyce Lin宛柔

My husband and I went to Ferris' recently for a date night. We love this restaurant for its delicious burgers, seafood dishes and local beer on tap! We haven't been out for dinner in so long and so we were expecting it to be amazing and we were not disappointed! The atmosphere was beautiful, our food was delicious and our server, Quinn, was so friendly and attentive to our needs. Thanks for a great night out!

Boon Koh

Went here for happy hour based on the raving reviews. I’m surprised this spot has such a high rating. Really slow and non-friendly service while the place wasn’t busy at all. The quality of food was quite poor: fish n chips were flavorless and slippery, pulled pork poutine was soggy, and Caesar salad wasn’t restaurant quality. All sauces tasted like they were from sauce packets. The chucked Oysters were good but served in a tiny cup, I wasn’t offered any sauces (even if there’s a cost, they should have been offered). We had to chase the waitress down for horseradish and everything else. She didn’t check on us: probably would’ve gotten more drinks if she did. Overall experience was disappointing.

Llana Fair

Delicious oysters and if you buy during happy hour they are $1 per piece. Had the ling cod meal and that didn't disapoint as well. Fish was not overcooked and creme brulee for dessert was really good.

Andrea Lubberts

Had a great meal tonight. Ferris' has really stepped up in our new reality. We had a number of their heat-and-serve meals during the first few months of lockdown and it truly helped us feel a little bit normal. Now that they're back open and have plexiglas everywhere and great seperation between tables. We really appreciate how much they've done for the Victoria hospitality community.

Lisa Scott

All the food was phenomenal. Staff was awesome

Ehjae Chan

The BEST delivery I've ever had. I've ordered delivery from Ferris twice now and both times the food was steaming hot and fabulous. Seafood laksa is so delicious.

Ben Wong

Fast and friendly service. We had the Korean Chicken burger and it was delicious! Excellent value for the money. Highly recommend!

Tamara Pillipow

Great cocktails, food, service and atmosphere. The clam linguine was definitely our favourite — very decadent. Highly recommend Ferris’ if you’re in Victoria.

Betty Boop

Always a great place to eat, delicious food and friendly service.

frenchsapho

Portion, price, seafood - a rare find Went online to find seafood while in town for a conference - budget traveller, this place looked priced right but would the portions and quality be on point? YES. The seafood chowder (bowl) was SO rich and filling ( with seafood, not starchy or filled with potatoes) - this was unbeatable value, portion, price. The oysters are buck a shuck 3-5pm and I arrived a little early. I was going to order the regular dozen (still well priced at $27) but the waiter - in what I marvel at real integrity - shared the oysters were the same and to wait for 3pm. Impressive, he could have just sold me the more expensive option. Lastly, the quality : The $15 mussel AND clam app was outstanding and came with perfectly crispy bread. Perfection, look at my picture. As a tourist this is all I ever hope for in a city. Seafood at a good price and well portioned. Also, beautiful patio!

Lisa Cottier

Wonderful. I would go here every weekend if I could manage. Oysters = Amazing. Salmon risotto = to die for Will I be back? HA! Try and keep me away lol

Hayley

Our favorite oyster spot. Recommend sampling boldly from the baked oyster selection.

Graeme Sprague

Smaller portion sizes but I left the restaurant feeling full. The wait staff were very attentive and whenever our order was taken, the food was prepared and ready at our table in less than 5 minutes (amazing). Every dish was complex, technically well-made, and delicious. If I could give more than 5 stars I would

Turner Vink

Ferris’ is a fantastic little spot that’s become my go-to when in Victoria. A fantastic selection of oysters and other dishes in a quaint little spot upstairs. On my most recent visit we enjoyed the set menu with wine pairings as part of Dine Around Victoria and were very pleased with all the dishes offered and the service was fantastic as always. Definitely recommend a reservation as it’s a small place!

Kyle Guilfoyle

Came in looking for seafood. Sat at the bar and started chatting with the bartender about his recommendation. One was the oyster burger, which intrigued me. I went for it! It has a great blend of flavors and really was a pleasant and different option. Bartender was talking about his passion and this was when I found out that this is Ferris. They handle each guest as they are their only guest. I would highly recommend Ferris's place, and of course sit at the bar, he is an incredible individual.

Alesia Cameron

Wonderful food and great atmosphere... This place was recommended by somebody who works in the restaurant business in Victoria, and it didn't disappoint. I'll be back!

Steph Seven

Food is good, price is reasonable, the environment is roomy and well decorated. However the service left much to be desired. Let's just say the server is not the warmest one we've met. She was laughing and joking with the our neighbors, but we wouldn't know her name if we didn't ask after we paid the bill. Not much smile either.

Jacqueline Kellam

Ferris Oyster Bar hosted our party of 45 people and we had such an amazing dinner and evening! The evening was executed perfectly with no glitches or mistakes. The staff was really friendly and attentive throughout the evening making sure everyone was taken care of. The food was so delicious and cooked to perfection, with really good portion sizes. We started with some canapes and had a set menu with a choice of 3 appetizers, choice of 4 entrees and dessert. The standout selections were definitely the seafood chowder and the tuna crudo for appetizers - they were packed with flavour! The entree included a filet of salmon on top of a crab risotto, which was a really popular choice that everyone loved and raved about! The other standout dishes were duck confit and a beef tenderloin with a beef short rib, which were both very tender and juicy! Great atmosphere, delicious food, would definitely go back again or have another party there as well. Would recommend this restaurant!

Martin Nespolo

Everything was greet the clam linguine seafood paella! Oh and brownie for dessert.

Catherine Bui

Dine in

Dariia Shevchenko

Service

Jordan Petrie

This is my long time favourite restaurant in Victoria! Amazing and friendly staff, a lovely but low key atmosphere and best of all amazing food! The baked oysters, white wine clams and muscles and the veggie nut burger are some faves. Amazing location right downtown and a nice back garden patio.

Kayla Rasmussen

We bump into it in total hazard. Really nice from start to finish. Great food. Small menu so everything is homemade, fresh and from reflexion! Will come back and recommend! Staff is great also.

Will Reiher

Really love the happy hour. The patio is great place to people watch. The little gardens are pretty great too. Food is great and reasonably priced.

Darryl Schmidt

Food is delicious and the service is excellent! Best seafood restaurant I've been to.

Paul Nazareth

Excellent place with amazing oysters. Great service, great wine, great food :) must try !!

Cathleen Melendez

Service

Tia Maddaloni

We were visiting Victoria BC and heard about the oysters during happy hour at Ferris' Grill & Garden. We were seated in the back garden. We had many oysters and tried almost all the special items of food.....all delicious! We left full and happy. Will come again ????

D Therien

The place to be in Victoria if you're seafood lover like me! Everything on the menu is so tasty and most importantly "fresh"! The team is friendly and helpful. As with all good places, it gets busy for dinner on some days but it's worth it!

Carman Dalla-Vicenza

Tasty. Above all they have cool atmosphere to enjoy lunch or dinner just anytime. Also you can enjoy happy hour to get fresh oysters. But I am not sure one of their staffs know customer services.

Christina Clyde

best happy hour in town. we ordered one of everything from the menu. we left pleasantly pickled, happy belly's filled with really good food, and we didn't break the bank. Really cool little place!

Ghabe Bossin

Extremely disappointing experience. Not a bad spot but definitely not the right vibe for me. Won't be returning

Madeline Olson

Amazing food and amazing service! We had a little trouble finding the correct entrance to the restaurant because it is up the stairs to the left fo the grill. I would definitely recommend this place to others looking for a good quality seafood restaurant.

Aki Sarkar

Oyster burger was phenomenal. Actually the best burger I ever ate. Clam Linguine was also very good. Steamed oysters were OK, but not great. Servers were really nice, but it took a while for the meals to be cooked and served, which was my only complaint.

M. G.

I don’t go to Ferris’ often enough. The food is awesome - every. time. I’ve tried quite a few menu items and have never been disappointed. Everything I’ve ordered has been delicious, properly cooked, thoughtfully packaged (for takeout). I love that they use fully compostable takeout containers too so I can do takeout whithout too much single-use guilt. They have some of the best fries in the city, great vegetarian options and a nice-sized menu that is not-too-big-and-not-too-small. And the brownie … ???? Early New Years resolution: I need to go to Ferris’ more.

Steven Lin

My favourite place! Amazing food with a good price, and exceptional service every time I've been here.

Kyle Rennie

Fancy-ish place, great drink selection. My Very Italian was delicious, I actually had a couple. My friend’s salmon burger looked awesome (she said it was great) and the shrimps were tasty if not drowned in butter. Oysters were fresh however shucked too fast I believe? There was bits of shell all over. Like in all of them. Otherwise this would have gotten a 5 stars from me.

Aaron Kennedy

A long-time favourite! Many people come here for the excellent oysters but I love the salmon burger. Insiders know to order "mixed fries" to get both the delicious regular and yam fries with your meal. Even side salads come as a very generous portion. Very unlikely you will leave hungry! It can get quite busy during peak hours so reservations would be recommended then, but during non-peak times you will probably be able to stroll in and get a table.

Houzayfa 'Alex' Mereeb

Superb!!! One of the best meals ever! The Boullabaise rivaled the one I had in Cassis, France which I thought was unbeatable! The grilled oysters, top tier, the grilled cauliflower salad surpassed expectations. Cocktail Major Tom was a fresh, basil, raspberry, Sheringham Vodka perfect summer time kickstart! The menu is amazing!! Chef Amanda & The Ferris Oyster Bar kitchen staff outdid themselves. All of the staff are professional, friendly & attentive. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a guaranteed excellent Neal in a relaxed, professional, good vibes atmosphere! Be back soon! B

Season Greetings

We had the laksa, Korean chicken burger and the chowder and all were delicious. The chicken burger was crunchy and full of flavor, same with the chowder. Staff was friendly and quick.

Janet Cheng

Lack of atmosphere in the restaurant section - tables were very closed together, no privacy, although the garden patio looks very attractive. We ordered 2 dishes: the bouillabaisse was better than the Jambalaya but both were overly salty and not well plated.

Jennifer Wykes

Loved the patio seating so cozy and relaxing. We had four oysters so cool that you can order singles and build your own sampler. Also had the fish and chips excellently cooked. Service was quick but not rushed. Really enjoyed the whole experience.

David Smith

I've dined at Ferris a number of times and they've always been reliably good, the staff is always wonderful and very helpful. Their seafood and cocktails are also very good, the 5th star is because when I went for a quick dinner before a play when I only had 45 minutes they did great work in getting my food out very quickly, plus my 3 year old daughter loves their mussels, and their cook staff is very conscientious, they actually take out the dead shellfish before the dish gets to you, rare in a restaurant... and the atmosphere is cozy enough for a date or comfortable enough to bring my children.

M. Gheen

Soooooo gooood! I’m still drooling. Got oysters , burger and fries. Everything was delicious and staff were accommodating and friendly. No complaints here. Oh! And the atmosphere is warming and welcoming

Cuong Le

One of my favourite restaurants in Victoria. Durning dinner hours they open up the upstairs level, which has a great atmosphere and a slightly different menu then downstairs which I prefer. They have great seafood but also lots of other choices. Every meal I have had has been great. Downstairs is a family friendly vibe, with choices for everyone. They also have bottomless soup for lunch and if you feel like fries make sure you get their rosemary gravy.

corrina duncan

Loved happy hour with the $3.95 pints. Try the porcini mushroom & pecan pate. So good! Oyster burger is great too as a regular meal. Best in the city of the ones I tried!

Rodrigo Feracini

We had a great experience at Ferris'. As a group of four, we ordered panko breaded oysters, mussels and clams to share (all were delicious) and split a bottle of wine. For mains, I ordered the prawn linguine, which I couldn't fault if I tried. The cocktails were also delicious. Overall an excellent experience with yummy food, great service, and a wonderful vibe. Recommend!

Damien Fleurisson

Been to Ferris' a few times and each time happy with everything I've tasted. It's classic West Coast fare with lots on the menu to please everyone. Even from quarantine, all I want to do is order the clam linguini and crab and smoked salmon dip.

Jerald Wilks

Poor service, we unfortunately had a grumpy and unhelpful waiter. My food was ok but my husband's dinner had bits of cracked mussel shell throughout it! My friend ordered the brownie for dessert and it wasn't fully cooked. I know other people who really like this place however we are not planning on returning.

Jay Chow

Dinner

Naseeb Hussain

I absolutely love Ferris' Downstairs. It's my favourite place to eat downtown. The food is always spot-on; the daily soups are always a nice surprise and really delicious. My favourite item is the smoked tuna sandwich, but I've never had anything here that I haven't enjoyed. The cocktails are great too, and the staff is always attentive but never hovering.

Tammy Schroeder

Fantastic atmosphere, excellent food and even better service. They currently have happy hour from 5-6pm with $1.50 per oyster ???? ???? and great selection of cocktails and wine. Had 4 seafood dishes and they were all amazing from calamari to clams and mussels it was all delicious. Highly recommend ????

Elisabeth Ahmadi

The food here was great, the atmosphere good and the music wasn't too loud indoors. Our server was Quinn who was extremely timely, polite and a great representative for the restaurant. I would highly recommend this place ????

Lex Nelson

DO NOT TAKE YOUR FAMILY HERE - horrible experience. I took my family for an early dinner on the weekend expecting a nice meal and reasonable service, as you might expect from any popular establishment. This was absolutely not the case. Not only was the service unfriendly and slow, every dish we were served was cold, excessively oily, and all together unappetizing. We waited 15 minutes to be greeted, once sat at our dark table in the back of the restaurant where it felt to be about 5 degrees celsius. We had to keep our winter coats on. The waitstaff forgot our drinks, when we finally got them, my son was served spoiled milk. We ordered "fresh" oysters as a starter, and received them filled with fragments of shell. Unacceptable! Our food was also slow to be brought to us. It could have been the room temperature that chilled our food, however, once our soups, fries, and ravioli arrived, they were soon coated in a congealed layer of oil, rendering them inedible. I politely asked the server to take the food away, to which they responded with comments on the food waste we had left, instead of asking if there was a problem. I could not have expected a worse experience, and would surely hope no one makes the mistake of taking their family there as we did.

Lindsey Henderson

A nicely decorated, great atmosphere, wonderful service team kinda a place. The food is even way better than the place itself. The menu variety is so nicely crafted without losing focus of the main ingredient, Oysters. Served very fresh and tasted vert very good. I will go back there again everytime I am in town. Great all the way around.

Connor Pratt

Ok so first of all I must say that their potato’s are amazing! It’s kind of like scalloped potatoes but better; it’s baked, thinly sliced & ever so slightly burned which makes it a a little crispy. This isn’t an actual dish in itself (it totally can be though judging by how delicious it is). I found these potatoes out by accident when I was eating my steak dish and the they were underneath the steak. I’m going to go back and try to just order the potato’s next time. The steak meal and their cocktails were amazing as well.

Yat Li

Happy hour menu worth a stop! Pate and mushrooms was very yummy for a vegan dish. Shrimp rempura was standard with extra spices and a mango dip which didn't really have too much mango flavour. Oysters were creamy and tasty. Pesto baked oyster was good but slightly too oily for my taste. My strawberry mint gin drink was straight forward.

Samson

Get the vodka & oysters. We couldn't finish one dozen so we asked for half dozen fresh shucked oysters which they kindly accommodated. It's paired with a housemade horseradish vodka. Simply delectable!

Kerry Gauvin

(Ferris Upstairs) Ate dinner here recently with a group of 10 and had a great experience. We ordered two bottles of wine from their wine list which were reasonably priced. We shared a plate of oysters which were fresh and delicious with a great sherry mignonette. We split multiple appetizers and a few members of our group ordered main plates and enjoyed them as well. All the food was excellent! I know I had a good meal when I think about the food the following day and I definitely thought about the k.f.o and grilled Humboldt squid. Our server was very kind and accommodating and the atmosphere was lovely. Looking forward to eating here many more times!

Katrin Eberhard

Been going to Ferris' since late 1990s when I first moved to vic and each time I have visited ever since. Always a "go to" haunt for me. Sadly, the nostalgia is wearing off with simply poor service poorer communication, and an inability to get a decent fricken table. Three times in a row now I've scored the worst seat in the house. Tonight it was despite making a reservation and leaving early, bypassing 3 empty dueces on the way out. Time to discover what's new and exciting in this town. Two stars for what Ferris used to be. I really do miss that old joint.

Michael Holt

We were from out of town, looking for a nice place to have a quality meal. Shockingly everything tasted stale and oily yet expensive. Kids pizza was literally inedible, frozen pizza would have been better. This was hands down one of the worst meal we had in a long time. Do your research before hand, don't trust the raving reviews!

Dena May

Excellent place to dine. Everything we tried was good. Their homemade ice tea is a must try and I really enjoyed the fish and chips. Good value for your money and the kids menu was a plus.

Jules Porter

My GF and I love this place, great ambience and even better food.

Jon C

Four Course Meal for Two First of all, this is the second time I've been Upstairs and the second time Michelle was our server. I don't know if servers have above average memory but she remembered us from last time and what we ate. Incredible. She's a joy. We love her. Last time we were there, she suggested the four course meal but we chose other dinner items - but thought the four course would be great for the next visit. Tonight was that night, and she was so right about recommending that special. I'm sorry we couldn't post a picture of the whipped ricotta cheese spread and the smoked seafood plate (which we ordered separately) but they were so good we completely destroyed them. Not a single crumb was left on the platter. I can't tell you how much we love the smoked platter and the variety of items. It's almost enough to make an entree. The second course were three incredible Korean deep fried oysters over a spicy slaw. Crispy, spicy, and garnished with kimchi and a dash of samba olek. The main course I chose perfectly. The striploin. Cooked to perfection and served over the most incredible choices of crisp green beans, tender white beets(?), asparagus that was firm, cooked perfectly and yet somehow had the most delicious crispy tasty tips! But what stole the show was the potatoes. I don't know the culinary term, but they had been sliced so thin, they were like pages in a book. Crisp, savoury, and delicious. Incredible. The steak was awesome as well, with a nice dollop of garlic butter on top. My date had the clam linguini and besides the perfect blend of garlic, herbs and butter there was an uncanny amount of perfectly cooked clams. They topped off the meal with a little mocha mousse for two - with a couple of spoons for sharing. Although we were stuffed from the entree, there was a tiny bit of room for dessert. It all paired well with Hoyne Dark Matter and in a setting that relaxing, warm, and super friendly. Thank you all at Ferris; you fine cooks, diligent and friendly servers, and Dave, who made sure no small detail was left untouched. From replenishing the cutlery, filling the water and even replacing the napkin after it unknowingly fell in the floor from my lap. If you're visiting Victoria, or live here and have never been, please, do yourself a favour and check out their menu. I've come to realize a restaurant shouldn't have a lot of menu items, but specialize in what they do have - and that's exactly what Ferris has, and does. I look forward to trying more of what they offer and hope Michelle is there to greet is again. A most special birthday dinner. Thank you all for making it perfect. 5 out of 5

Megan Miller

Fishy tasting baked oyster was just awful. The pulled pork poutine was nothing to rave about and the fries tasted off. They almost tasted like dish water. The chicken penne soup and the pan fried prawn appetizer were both great though. Service was below average.

Helen Edley

Went there Wednesday for a birthday celebration. Wonderful menu and the food was even more delicious than it sounded on the menu. Our server Quinn was excellent, there when we needed her but not intrusive. Very switched on. Altogether a great experience. Definitely 5 star

Rob Langdon

What an amazing place. The best oysters I've ever had, great wine and service, super cool decor and just exquisite staff- knowledgeable, courteous, impeccable and unobtrusive but with perfect timing.

John Kraemer

Ferris' has been around a while. It's practically a landmark for locals. Inside is a cozy Victorian atmosphere. A good place for a quiet meal with a friend or significant other. It's well known for serving fresh oysters and accompanying drinks. We went recently and had its seafood salsa and cod fish and chips. The food was competent but not thrilling. Fish was small and fries abundant. The laksa was interesting but not really laksa. The price was a little more than what the food we had was worth. However if you went for oysters and drinks you'd be happy.

Jessica Lapuz

Ordered steak and frites as well as clam linguine. Clam linguine was perfect absolutely delicious, piping hot and the clams were not an over powering taste. Steak and frites had to be sent back to being overcooked (asked for med-rare) and cold After having it brought back it was undercooked but piping hot. Steak was a tad too salty but the flavour was very good. Was given a small bowl of delicious clam chowder to tide us over until the new steak came out, would suggest that alone. Overall would visit again but maybe stick to seafood

Whitney Hanna

So happy I came here! I had the ouster burger and it was so delicious. Clearly fresh and very generous portion of the oyster. Servers are friendly and the food came out quite prompt. I noticed everyone was having soup for lunch and realized they had a special with the chicken penne soup. I’m still happy with my seafood choice since I’m not from here, but there’s a tip for ya if you want a affordable hearty option for lunch (seriously the bowl was HUGE)!

Orange Julius

We were impressed with the quality of food here. The wild salmon burger was delicious and my partners fish and chips was outstanding. We tried a few spots for fish and chips and my partner said Ferris' tasted the best. I had tried a salmon burger at Finns and it wasn't nearly the same quality. Will be back!

Aysegul Kocabas

Superb menu despite a reduction in offerings due to COVID-19. Brian and Benjamin couldn't have been more helpful and super personable with their knowledgeable recommendations and humour. Everything was excellent. We opted for 2 appies and the baked oyster trio. Perfect choice and just the right amount of food. Thanks for a great evening. We'll be back and will recommend you highly.

Fiona Hoenmans

What a cool spot. The food was fantastic. I'd definitely come come back.

Davina Ma

Went for dinner with a group of girlfriends. We all left disappointed. The food was sub par and the service was terrible. My meal was cold and the falafel was very dry. They messed up my friend’s order and another’s pasta was so peppery she couldn’t eat it. There was a mishap with the bill, which is fine because we were all paying separately. When we told the server he redid it and it was still wrong. I was really looking forward to dining here and don’t think I’ll go back after my experience.

Grant Jumaga

This is a controversial review for me to write, because this restaurant gave me both good and bad impressions in my experience. To begin with, the food was delicious, you're going to enjoy very well prepared dishes, specially if you order the seafood dishes, they are simply amazing. Staff is also super helpful, kind and friendly. The dishes are expensive, but you expect this from a touristic-located restaurant and the quality makes up for the high price. However, the thing that annoyed me most was the long waiting times for absolutely everything. I came to have dinner at 6:15PM and left at 9PM!! Almost 3 hours to serve an appetizer + 2 main dishes (me and my wife) + 2 beverages + 1 dessert + bill?!?! This alone makes me not wishing to come back anymore. Hire more waiters/waitresses!!

Leah

Very good seafood and service was amazing and very thorough. All our questions were addressed immediately and efficiently.

Dan M-L

Our dishes were tasty and we'll proportioned. Service was good and prompt, but a little pushy about ordering more wine and drinks.. we ordered wine to come with the entrees and three times they wanted to start pouring it early, even though we said to please wait. The tables were also incredibly packed together given Covid, but they had the windows open and it was after the start of the vaccine passport so not a big deal but definitely felt odd after the last 1.5 years.

Diana Bentley-Ramsden

Have to be honest! Great flavors, great service and just to add bit more the best smoked oysters in the world!!! If you are in the island for a few days and you do not try the smoked oysters, the chowder and the baked oysters you have not been in Victoria! FYI- the porsions are generous so I highly recommend people to go at least twice to try all mentioned above!

Marcus Riedner

Ferris used to be our fav late-night place to go pre-COVID. I'm sad to report that the food prices have been jacked up and the food quality has gone down. I used to order the seafood chowder for $8, and it was super creamy and full of seafood. Now it is a whopping $17 and it's been watered down and is full of half-cooked potatoes and very little actual seafood. Very disappointing. I understand times are tough, but $17 for a thin potato chowder is outrageous. They also got rid of their pulled pork poutine.

Glenn Reynolds

I had a fantastic time here. We had a dinner here and we're seated at the bar. Our server was great, the food was very delicious, and they have amazing baked oysters.

Fire_Rescue 33

I haven't been to Ferris' for many years, so I wasn't sure what to expect. There's a reason this restaurant stands the test of time. The service was fantastic and the food was absolutely delicious. I had the grilled salmon with crab risotta cakes. The dish did not disappoint. So yummy!! My friends had the prawn linguine, mushroom ravioli and seafood laksa. They also all raved about their meals. The heated outdoor patio provided a wonderful atmosphere for a really enjoyable evening.

Paisley Leblanc

Service was great! They were super accommodating of my gluten and dairy allergies. Defiantly a spot of fresh seafood. The oysters were great, steaks cooked perfectly.

Val Rukhaylo

We had a lovely happy hour. The service was good and the food was delicious. My boyfriend did order a brownie which was not so good (it was cold and hard) and took some time to arrive. But the server was great and didn’t charge him for the brownie. Will definitely be back for some oysters :)

Cathy W

Great service and environment. However my wife and grandfather in law got food poisoning from eating a burger there. My wife had a bad stomach ace for 4 days. This happened on Mother’s Day 2021 - what a horrible experience.

Angela Fraser

The food was amazing, lots of fresh Seafood with great unique options. Our server was extremely knowledgable on the food & wine menu and he helped us with our pairing. I will go back every time I’m in Victoria.

April Kang

This place was awesome!! Even though our table wasn’t quite ready on time (we waited at the bar for a little bit), the staff was SO friendly and still made our experience great! The cocktail and wine selections were delicious, oysters were amazing (sad that we couldn’t come during buck a shuck happy hour because I would have eaten so many! ????), mains were perfectly cooked and tasty… Very worth it ???? I will definitely be coming back and recommending friends to Ferris’!

Jeffery Chen

Came here for happy hour and did do a reservation. $1.50 per oyster special was well priced but quality was just average. Overall quick service and helpful staff made it a solid 4.

Kevin Khan

The food is wonderful. Fresh oysters and great drinks. The back patio is like a little slice of heaven right in town.

K Law

Food and atmosphere are great! Parking can be frustrating but if you don't mind a short stroll it can be found on another street. Loved the curried chicken pita and the side salad was so satisfying!

Audrea Hall

Stopped in for Buck-a-shuck Happy Hour and that was a great choice! The service team was fantastic. Anne (Babs) was very attentive at the Bar, and the rest of the team provided great hospitality. The drinks were priced really well, and you can't really beat dollar oysters. We appreciated all the local insight from Anne, and were happy to call her a friend at the end of our experience. Great hospitality. Thanks again!

Lisa Bacon

Chowder was delicious. Pork was a little tough but came in very generous quantities. Poutine left a bit to be desired and also very generous quantities. Oysters were delicious. Beer during happy hour was great. -1 star for iffy service... Messed up our orders on 2/7 orders (one of us ordered a plain burger and they forgot his order.. I ordered a large chowder bowl and got a cup) but otherwise great.

Aaron Ross

I like the squid / octopus that we ordered to share. I ordered the salmon risotto, the salmon was a bit dry but it's acceptable. My friend's steak was surprisingly good, and we all love the potato side they made, I have to steal a bite from my friend's plate (I wish I have a photograph of it)

Dana Phillips

Breakfast on a Saturday morning was really special with unusual takes on Eggs Benedict and Omelettes. Waitress (Jasmine) was very helpful with advice on other attractions in Victoria. We enjoyed it so much, we went back for Sunday dinner and it was a Tapas event with several small dishes making up a delightful meal. We ordered several of the recommended seafood items and they were all fresh and wonderfully flavoured. The oysters were local and very fresh, opened as we watched. We would highly recommend this restaurant ... the service was exceptional and the food delicious and reasonably priced. If we are back in Victoria, we'll be back!

Sophie Sanfacon

One of the best restaurants we've been to. I highly recommend the cauliflower.

Huzbuzz

This is a great little spot in downtown Victoria! A cozy room with smallish tables but high dividers so you don't feel the proximity of your neighbours. Lovely wood paneling, antique cut and stained glass, a small patio out front, another in the rear (I think?) and more upstairs. Bonus points for original art on the walls for sale. This is not a tourist trap with over priced items cranked out with minimal effort, there is some good value here, unlike many of the water view spots nearby. The food here was classic west coast casual, tasty oysters are their specialty served with basic accompaniments (horseradish, cocktail sauce, a light minionette). They have a half-price oysters at happy hour deal 3-6pm for the early diners. Our table had: The west coast chowder which was loaded with seafood and topped with almost a half a loaf of bread for dipping in the creamy broth! A classic oyster burger on a nice bun, with fresh toppings and a pair of large cornmeal/panko crusted oysters, which were tender and juicy. This was paired with a kale Caesar salad which wasightly dressed but could maybe have had more anchovy and lemon for my taste but would be about all most people could handle. The classic fish and chips which was a large thick cut of cod, hand dipped and not over fried, the coleslaw was lightly dressed and fries are...fries! I'd love to come back to try the bouliabase, or one of the pastas as the way they handle the dishes I had gives me confidence that they know what they are doing. Don't miss this little gem!

Kevin Lee

We started out with the one dozen raw oysters and the were delicious! We could have eaten another dozen but ordered the Humboldt squid, Malaysia Curry Mussels and Pan fried oysters instead. All of the dishes were tasty. The Humboldt squid was nice and tender. We highly recommend Ferris's for great seafood!

Trent Adams

Amazing food and amazing service first time in Victoriavans a great dinner experience

Andreas Pakenham

Absolutely lovely place with a fantastic kitchen and amazing service. A must if you love seafood.

Matthew R

The food and drinks were good. Our server was also great. However, what soured the experience was that another lady who was not our server basically insinuated we were dine and dashing by asking if we paid as we were exiting. Given we had no interaction with her throughout our meal, it's hard to interpret this coming from anywhere but some type of insulting bias.

Trevor Fraser

Dine in

Ranjan Lamichhane

We went here the other night based on the many good reviews, however we were immensely disappointed. The amount of people who rave about this place, well I haven't seen this kind of mass delusion since the Flat Earth Society. We ordered the yam fries and they were burnt black and somewhat flaccid. We tried to save the limp fry experience, but were underwhelmed yet again when our daily soup arrived, which somewhat resembled bong water. (Actually bong water would have been preffered) Hey Mr.Ferris, did you try that blue drink, the one that glows like nuclear waste? Or the lime margarita? Any idea why it tastes like some combination of radiator fluid and formaldehyde? As if this all weren't all bad enough, the decor is something out of last century. There were actually bricks coming loose out of the walls!!!!! Which made my partner and myself feel very unsafe. I also noticed a disturbing amount of pug paraphernalia, which was unsettling to someone with such a fear of small dogs. I think its safe to say that we will never return, or would never recommend to those I know travelling to Victoria.

Barry Starlighter

The upstairs is great. The oysters are local and small. Great drinks and large selection of wines and spirits. The food is great quality and staff are very friendly and helpful. As a queer couple we always feel welcome here. ACCESSIBILITY: There is an elevator and wheelchair access through the street level restaurant and seating available for chairs as well as an access ramp to the elevator and bathrooms.

Alexis George

Good quality food and service unfortunately the meal is very expensive for the size given. For a better deal it seems that down stairs is way better.

Larissa Oliver

Staff is very friendly and very accommodating, service is very fast, place is cozy, patio has heaters, price is very reasonable, food is very good as well. Simple a great place to have a good bite and enjoy the happy hour with friends. Recommended to tourist!

Jessica Goodfellow

Their recent happy hour menu just improved with some new interesting options; oysters were better than previous year, which is great . I loved the mushroom mousse and baguette. Mussels ( not on the special menu) in white wine were good, but they were not always the SSI honey mussels..Oyster burgers and falafel burgers were good too.

Shelley Vaags

I was a little let down, made a reservation a week in advance telling the staff on the phone it was for me and my partners anniversary dinner, as Ferris' was where we had our first date. When we arrived they made no acknowledgment of the special evening and had no table set aside for us. I had specifically requested a more private table, and we were honestly just shoved wherever they could fit us. It was pretty disappointing and we were sat by a table with loud disruptive kids. Food was good as always but I will remember not to come to Ferris' for any more special occasions. It would not have taken much to make us happy.

Leo W

It was delicious food and amazing service. Feels like home, every time I go.

Helena V.

We always enjoy our meal. The burgers are lovely and the half fry half salad can't be missed. Their feta dressing is perfect.

Rian Merrill

Great food, booth was a little small, great atmosphere. The waiter was rude and snooty but otherwise a great dining experience

Jamie Graham

Great place for happy hour drinks and bites! In particular I really thought the fish and chips were a good deal. Also the mushroom pate was excellent! Prices very appealing during the 3-6 time.

Conner Crabtree

I loved this place. They have truly original items in their menu, just perfectly simple and tasty. They don't make things over complicated but master the cooking of meat or fish, use good ingredients, and know how to combine things into delicious dishes. Their $74, 4 course meal for 2 people made me and my wife really happy.

Kristina Watson

We sat out on the patio. It was a bit cooler but the staff turned on the patio heaters. They were super attentive. Our server was great....very personable and knowledgeable when we asked questions. I ordered the raw oysters....amazing! And followed up with the clam linguine....also amazing. Our table also ordered the jambalaya, boulibasse, baked oysters, roasted garlic and chicken linguine and no complaints there! We followed up with a couple of desserts. I loved the ambiance, the service, and the food! Will definitely go back!!!

Tony DaRosa

Friendly service and good food, but the restaurant was very cold inside :S

Ian Buckley

Three of us had a wonderful dinner here. The oyster chowder is excellent and could be the best I’ve had. Clams and linguini was also outstanding as this is a common dish but they do a sauce which elevates this dish. Clams & mussel appetizer was great, again carried by the sauce. Our flight of oysters broiled in different ways was underperforming with only the “Spaniard” being worthy. Servers were excellent very cheerful and upbeat. I recommend this Resteraunt but they are busy so maybe call ahead.

Danny

Great oysters and mussels! Oyster burger is a must try.. Would be better if they have a heater underneath the table!

Christopher Birley

Love this place. My favorite place in Victoria for happy hour.

Darrell Nicholson

I had the clam linguine, and it was perfect. That is what a wine and cream sauce is supposed to taste like. Actually, it wasn't a wine and cream sauce, it was absinthe and cream. Absolutely divine. Extremely good chefs here! Good selection of craft beer and local wines. Highly recommended!

Darren Martin

We came here for oysters on the half shell, which were great. Very fresh, they were even delivering them when we got there. Only down side was they only bring in one type, we were hoping to sample a wider variety of local oysters. We also did baked oysters, which were great. They have a lot of different types ranging from classics to funky. Chowder was very nice, and the garlic bread was delicious, but spooning the roasted garlic out of the bulb was a bit messy. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would totally go here again.

David Pham

Friday Night Flair! We arrived in Victoria at 8:45 pm and needed an evening dinner place. Our son suggested Ferris. The eatery was bustling and filled with people enjoying their Friday night. Seated in an outdoor patio which was warm and cozy, we were happy to find Gluten free menus. Son ordered Jambalaya, bf rice pasta with garlic and chicken, I wanted prawns and rice... Plus we shared a bowl of mixed fries. Service was friendly and helpful. Our meals hit the spot!

Brenda Marie Hamilton

Taste really good. I like happy hour menu. Regular menus are good too. Fresh seafood. Beautiful art works on the wall. Love this place.

Cindy Ngan

My friends and I dined here last night and the food was great!! I had the house-made veggie burgers, and it was one of the best I’ve ever tasted. All the meals were generous portions at a reasonable price. I look forward to dining there again.

Dmitry Kruglik

It was our first and only day in Victoria. We decided to have lunch at Ferris’ according to the reviews. They have a very limited menu due to covid19. No oysters or steamed mussels. Prawn linguine with lemon sauce was extremely sour and below average. Fish and chips was ok. It may be a good idea to check if they launched their original menu before going if you will be there for good seafood. It was a disappointment for us. Environment is nice though.

Michaela Kocova

The happy hour is amazing, but I was disappointed when I took my mom and grandmother for dinner this weekend. The food was cold and salmon very overcooked and tasteless. We were also seated in a booth with very uncomfortable seats - bench seating that was too shallow if you're tall and so hard that my lower back and bum were bothering me after ten minutes. The front staff are always lovely and I will go back for happy hour but not a place for a nice dinner meal :( It would be appreciated for taller people to have more comfortable booth seating.

Cheryl Dennett

Cheap oysters at happy hour and a decent size. Friendly service.

Laurie Rankin

Amazing food! So tasty! A little bit of a wait to get in but overall great experience. Nice selection of local beers. Oysters were delicious. Grilled salmon, crab and scallions arancini and pea puree was so good!

Angela O

The oysters were great but the main dishes were underwhelming. The service was good.

GWoo

Tom would be rolling in his grave. Prices have increased & service declined which may or may not be attributed to the pandemic. What should NOT be blamed on the recent pandemic is the huge decline in quality. Soggy and stale vegetables in the salad, reheated soup, burnt salmon burger bun and a hair in the fires! Come on. Once the tourist season is over and you need to rely on the locals you are in trouble. We once dined at Ferris' at least once a month for the past 20+ years. Not any more. There are too many better establishments worthy of our business. It WAS a good run!

Jamie Tattrie

Great staff and great place. Good happy hour and we love our happy hours! Not from Vic but I first went here 20years ago and now 20 years later and probably just 20 visits the place is still reliable. Bring back the honey prawns with banana.

Michael Voline

Got away for a 4 day getaway and this is the best place we ate hands down

Ta Zeke

Got the Major Tom, the Cooler and the Mule. All drinks were yummy and well made. For food, we tried the Laksa and the Jambalaya. The Laksa is very delicious. The coconut curry gives it a sweet taste that compliments seafood nicely. As for the Jambalaya, the dish reminded me of risotto. The dish is also somewhat spicy. So if you're not a fan of spicy carbs, perhaps try something else.

matt m

The service was great and so was the food! We'll be beak.????

Alycia Robinson

Just has a quick lunch - amazing seafood chowder and the oysters were fantastic. Great staff and very cozy.

Jo-Ann Rintala

Came for the happy hour oysters and wasn’t disappointed ????

Ashley Brooks

A gem in the heart of Victoria. If someone asks me in the future where to eat when visiting Victoria, Ferris Upstairs is going to make the top of my list. Thanks Lilly for taking care of us during our visit! Amazing food and amazing service!

Addie Whitcomb

Food was either bland or really salty. My friend ordered the fish tacos and they were really bland, And when she told the waiter she said that we had to pay atleast 50% of the bill. But after complaining it was later taken off. Than she decided to oder a cheese burger and was asked if she wanted fries by the waiter. After getting our food togo we saw on the that she charged her $3.50 for fries that were supposed to be a side??? When I come back to the island definitely not owing back here

Thomas Wilczynski

Koodo’s To our server Chelsea and the crew at ferris’. After a horrific experience in a nearby restaurant they saved the day! Squeezed us in without a reservation, got our delicious drinks ASAP, crayons and coloring sheet for the little one. Delicious food items and very thoughtfully double checked for allergy request. We will most definitely be back again. Thanks again for saving our girl trip!

Aida Noroozi

Came here for buck a shuck. The oysters were very very small. Can’t say that I’m not disappointed. But drinks and tacos here were good.

Dave J J

Great oyster bar. Salmon burger, clam chowder and fresh berry lemonade were great. Danielle was a great server and her recommendations as well as service were amazing.

Yasutaka Furukawa

Very cozy place, right by the harbour, food was delicious. Only downside fresh oysters were kind of tiny for $3 each

Cameron Meldrum

Delicious food and great service. The baked oysters were superb.

wcresponder

I love this place. Good prices, great good, friendly service. Their happy hour oysters + drink specials are incredible and their regular menu is just as good. Also, top notch whiskey sours.

David Hansen

Amazing food, great drinks and super friendly wait staff!

nova hanen

We joined for happy hour! It was good! Wasn’t overly impressive nor was it bad! Wouldn’t mind dropping by again if I were in the area for happy hour

Michael Hufsmith

Great food and staff are very accommodating in trying to get us seats even without a reservation every time. Service is top notch.

Tamara Anne Brown

When we arrived they informed us they had "no oysters". NO OYSTERS?!? That's what we were there for!! As it transpired, they had no fresh oysters due to a red tide, but we were suddenly informed that a few had just come in. We each started with a huge Spring Salad with goat cheese, slices of apple, candied pecans, etc. Absolutely fresh and delicious. Husband ordered Oysters Casino while I opted for Oysters Rockefeller and Oysters Cornelius. Nice, but I would have preferred a more traditional serving of these ocean treats. For the main course, we both ordered a duck breast, served on the medium side of medium rare at our request. The server explained that it was served with mashed potato, asparagus and carrots. But it came with SO much more! Rounding out the meal were baby pea pods, spinach, beet, fig and orange! Without question one of the finest meals I've ever enjoyed. Really excellent. Husband was slightly less enthusiastic saying my duck is better, bless his heart. The service was good but we were less than thrilled with the chairs which were hard and wooden and very uncomfortable to sit on, but for that food, I'd definitely return.

Stephen Littley

We lucked out getting a table last minute after someone cancelled. Great service and ambience. Food was excellent, my sister had the smoked seafood platter and I had a delicious bullaibaise. They had a nice wine list and we enjoyed a great BC wine. Would come back next time we visit!

Elena Kim

Like this place! It’s located in the heart of Downtown in one of the beautiful old houses right upstairs. They have cool interior design with authentic pictures and you even can buy some of them. We tried their top-ratting linguine pasta with clams and duck.. both were super tasty! Highly recommended for romantic date or just a nice dinner with friends/family

Matt N

Quinn was an amazing waitress. Helped us with picking the Koran chicken burger and kale salad. Both were so yummy. Great happy hour- so much to pick from. So friendly/ great atmosphere/ felt taken care of but safe/ important with everything going on. See you again soon.

Amie Mouneimne

Gorgeous atmosphere with good service and a wide array of food(and huge portions)! Upstairs is a different menu (and later happy hour) which is good to know, little bit fancier with fresh, raw oysters. But downstairs is one of my new favorite daily spots for sure!

Ellie E

One of the best happy hours in town, in my opinion. Food and drink specials are great value. I'm pretty sure I've seen the happy hour menu change a lot though. Love the mushroom and pecan pate, please don't ever take it away!!!

Cloud

This was one of the best dining experiences we have ever had. It was a fantastic date night for us. We ordered the 4 course meal for two. Our server, Lana was delightful and great at her job. She was cheerful, professional, gave us great tips for our visit in Victoria, and we received impeccable service from start to finish. The food was incredible and the portions were perfectly sized for satisfaction. We would wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone visiting Victoria!

Danielle Valcourt

We had a pleasant evening at Ferri's upstairs restaurant. Staff was friendly and even though the restaurant closed at 9pm everyone was able to stay until they were done without being rushed out. Paradise Oysters were delicious and I highly recommend the house made brownie as a dessert

Mary Kate Carpenter

Aweful fishy tasting pan fried oysters, we couldn't eat any of them. Terrible seafood Laksa, almost all shellfish and prawns in the dish were bad. You get better quality seafood from Costco. Fish & chips were acceptable. We did tell our waiter about the poor quality seafood and they took it off the bill. All I have to say is there's nothing like a bad tasting oyster, it stays with you.

L Wiltsie

Please stop shucking oysters from the wrong end. Please. It completely destroys the oyster and puts so much shell in there. It makes the oysters appear unappetizing and completely dismantled. The staff are alright but can be rude and cold to customers. Regular menu is great but if you go to happy hour you might end up with some extra calcium in your diet.

Leigha Austin

Always make it here for happy hour when in Victoria

Gaby

The seafood Laksa was legitimately one of the best meals I have had in months. Savoury and tangy with fresh herbs and just a bit of the sea from the fish. The quality of the salmon and cod was high. Excellent across the board.

A Mahmoud

My husband and I are honeymooning in Victoria, and we went up to Ferris’ upstairs seafood and oyster bar for dinner tonight. Everything was perfect! Spent a good long while, and took our time with the amazing meal. Cocktails were excellent, the food was incredible, and Tess’ service was on point. She gave us perfect recommendations all night, very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Both our meals had a very generous serving of shellfish- way more than you usually get in a dish. It was our favorite meal in Victoria so far!

wayne neumann

Nice place with great prices for happy hour! :) Was definitely disappointed that the Oysters were creamy but maybe that's all they can get this time of year.. Wish we hadn't ordered 18 ????

Danna Chan

Definately recommend this as a great place to eat while in Victoria! So many places to choose from it makes it hard to pick when you only have a few days but this should be on the list of must visits! We sat out on the patio and what a cute place. Reminded me of being in New Orleans. And the food was some of the best I have ever had! We started with pan fried oysters and they have to be the largest I have I! Then I had the seafood laska and I have to say, it was. By far, the best noodle dish I have ever had! The sauce was amazing! My husband had the jambalaya, it had a nice spice and was full of seafood! Service was fast and super friendly. You gotta try this place!

S L K

Food was good (had a tastey falafel burger deconstructed into a salad) but prices seem to be climbing according to a friend. Service was off, not sure if it was a one-off occurrence but the server didn't seem thrilled to be there nor interacting with our table.

Shelley Storace

I honestly love this place and go here every opportunity.

Miss G

Best back terrance and happy hour in Victoria! Love Farris'

Mel Brown

Good seafood! Modernist mix of good seafood. Small portion. Traditional vibe. $$$$

Jodi Bezpalko

The appetizers themselves were lovely - I had the mussels and my partner the salmon and crab dip. However the main's were uninspired. I had salmon and my partner had the steak. Both were served with the exact same side of vegetable and potatoes as well as blue cheese butter. Blue cheese butter on the salmon through us both off, and it ended up going to the side. There were several things that could have been done to make the dishes more unique to the protein, but instead it was as if the kitchen prepared the exact same plate and then put two different pieces of meat on. The steak and the salmon definitely should not be ordered side by side and compared. We also ended up being seated next to the door and ended up getting a blast of cold air every time the door was opened. Not sure how it could be avoided, but definitely took away from the atmosphere, I'm sure it's lovely in the summer though.

Kelly Hovind

Awesome seafood place for oysters and clams! Not cheap but you can tell the oysters are the best quality, and super fresh. $2.5 each but so creamy and plump, with a little bit of brininess. Clam dishes are worth going for as well. However, the clam linguine at $24 feels overpriced, as the pasta itself is just OK. Very cheesy, so if you don't like cheese don't go for this or ask for no cheese. Place is a bit loud due to all the tables packed together. Mood and lighting is romantic, but in a casual sort of way rather than white tablecloth way. Happy hour from 5-6pm daily! $1 oysters and one other food dish I can't remember. Slightly pricey (hence the 4 stars) but you do get quality here.

Natalie Kelt

Food is great, service is better. Highly recommended!

Maya Kryzan

I had been to this place before and had the best chicken burger in victoria. But the recent visit to this place was a disappointment. We ordered 2 Pina colada smoothies ( which were excellent) and 2 south Kentucky burgers. The burgers weren’t great, abundance of fries in each plate which weren’t great either. The burgers seemed to have been cooked in hurry. Ambience: Average (Seating facilities aren’t that great) Service and staff: Friendly Wait time : 10 - 15 min in busy hours Food : Average, the plate seems too heavy and disorganized. Overall was expecting it to be good experience, would still rate it 3 for the previous good experience.

Grace Chen

My girlfriend and I had dinner here a few nights ago and it was awesome. We sat out in the back garden patio which was a welcomed oasis from the busy streets and hot sun. We had fresh shucked oysters at happy hour and then, on recommendation from our server, we shared the prawn linguini and warm cauliflower salad... and while all the food was delicious, the pasta was UNREAL!!! I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice meal out. We haven’t been out much in a while and from the amazing service to the incredible food, I’m so happy we decided on Ferris’!! Highly recommended!!!

Jason Mac

This was an unexpectedly amazing find! We ate dinner here a few weeks ago and enjoyed it immensely. We shared the 3 course tasting menu, and everything was mouth-wateringly delicious. The ricotta with honey was sooo good. And the cauliflower mountain was literally the BEST cauliflower dish we have EVER eaten, with so many layers of flavour. I'm still dreaming about it.... THEN we had the steak... oh my goodness... I hesitate to tell you about it, because then everyone will be wanting it! We had a sweet little corner table near a window in the back, and a great server, who had a fun sense of humour, and was great with her timing of bringing and clearing items. One of the best meals we've had in ages!

Sean marsh

Great restaurant. Amazing views!Staff was amazing dealing with food allergies. Very highly recommend this place! We shared the mussels and clams in white wine sauce. Fantastic!

Kaipao Xtiati

Super friendly and quick food AND beverage service! They held aside a table for our group of 5 after giving them a call - really appreciated on a sunny Sunday as we were all leaving work. $1.50 a shuck oysters were to die for, with all the fixings. Happy hour snacks and drinks are amazing prices and delicious, large portions. Didn’t catch our servers name but her, the bartenders and the support staff were all amazing. Will be returning ASAP!

Richard Krahn

With eating out being rare these days, it was a special treat to have chosen Ferris' and received excellent service alongside delicious seafood. Ordered a dozen raw oysters, mussels & clams, and the tasty prawns with pineapple salsa - all delicious. Quinn was a rad server, and quoting last reviewer "deserves a raise"! Thanks!

Tom3p0

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Honest Reviews

Ordered their mussel pasta and was not good. I had to add lots of salt, pepper and lemon juice to make it taste good. Everything else was fine but nothing that stood out

Regina Phalange

Came for oysters and drinks. Great experience. Good service and the baked oyster were delicious! Raw oysters were prepped perfect and the vinegar serviced along side was nice. A previous reviewer said The Dock was better for oysters.. I now have been to both and strongly disagree.

Kool Guy

Enjoyed the happy hour items and the dinner dishes. Fish and oysters were very fresh and well prepared.

Alex K

Had a great time! The squid appetizer was great. Ive never had squid prepared in such a way it almost *melted* in your mouth! Portions are smaller but beautifully prepared. I had the dozen oysters too and they were good. Perfect for a fancy dinner meal, business dinner or date. Service was good, polite and they made sure to space the dishes in a sensible way.

Geraldine Smith

A bit expensive but fantastically delicious!!! I think my favorite was the deep fried rissoto balls. The fresh oysters were also good. The indoor seating was also really nice for covid. They had plexi glass between the booths which might not sound good but it was actually quite impressive and looked pretty nice.

James Brown

They had no record of our reservation upstairs and the host acted as though we were lying, he was extremely rude. We managed to get a table downstairs, food was good. The wooden benches were terrible, I don't know maybe some cushions? Our server was quite nice but the guy delivering the food was a major jerk and just threw our food down on the table amongst the dishes that were piling up because they are so understaffed. We are pretty reasonable people but waiting half an hour to pay the bill is unacceptable in my opinion. I have to mention that my back and everyone else's I was with have aching backs because of those terrible benches, if you are going to take 3 hours to serve a meal I suggest not torturing them with the most uncomfortable seating I have ever seen! I won't be going back and I suggest you don't either

eric voldeng

Updated. I wish they were scanning QR codes. I would have given them a 4 because the Korean chicken burger was good. Fries were well seasoned and hot. I hope they sort themselves out because. Wouldn’t want to see this place shut down.

Nick Bailey

I really like Ferris', in a reliable good meal kinda way. Sure there's more original food not far away, and cheaper for across the street, but Ferris' never feels too expensive, or too grubby. They have a decent gluten free menu, although I ate there before a had such a restricted diet and felt the same about their food. Staff are always friendly as I remember, and I really like the back courtyard on a warm day. The only reason they don't get five stars, is lack of trying. They have a good menu, but they're not going to be seeing trends, or trying new things.

tracey hesketh

I love Ferris’ Happy hour. The staff is excellent. My server, Mya was the best!! Will be back for sure. The patio is a hidden gem.

Sasha Dukeshire

This place is a pillar of Victoria!The food and staff are amazing.If your visiting Victoria this restaurant is a must!!!

Sophia

Me and my business partner recently enjoyed their happy hour menu during a meeting. The buck a shuck oysters are great value, though the shells were a bit gritty. The tempura prawns were outstanding and the pork was incredibly flavored. Looking forward to our next outing there.

Marissa Di Lorenzo

Great place for a pre-dinner bite. Happy hour offers buck a shuck oysters and they are delicious!

Ino W

I decided to have my birthday at Ferris' Grill, and there were several aspects that made the experience rather underwhelming, unfortunately. First of all, I booked the reservation far in advance to ensure that we would get a seat on the patio. The restaurant called me a day before saying that we were being bumped to the atrium, which was nowhere near the same experience. I ordered the shrimp carbonara which only had 4 small prawns which was underwhelming for the price I paid. My friend ordered a burger with no tomato, and it still came with tomato. Our server was rather unfriendly and not personable. This was very unfortunate given that we came mid week when the restaurant was not packed. It was also my first time visiting this restaurant and I'm uncertain if I would go back.

MrBriantgumble

This is our restaurant of choice for my daughter's birthday lunch as she wanted mussels and I wanted oysters. The patio had been our first choice, but it was a bit chilly so we were relocated inside quickly. The service was excellent and the food was perfectly prepared and served. Thank you for the great experience, we will surely be back.

MM Hill

Great food, oysters were super fresh, and the service was perfect!

Robyn Nash

Excellent Oysters, delicious seafood at a good price. Highly recommend the Seafood Ceasar.

Lucie Djiodg

Was a favorite I've gone here many times and I've always loved the food and the service. This visit was at the end of the night so that may have something to do with my bad experience. My partners pasta was so spicy we had to have it redone ( and I like spicy). My muscles had too much white wine and not enough cream so instead of having a nice richness to the broth is puckered my mouth. Our order got mixed up. I had to ask to have my water glass filled and it was no quality check so we had to flag down our waiter to complain about the spiciness level. I will probably go back and try it again though as this is the first time I've had issues with this restaurant.

Kimsciutto Hui

Butuful place to visit, delicious food. Very recommend!

Doug Gorley

This restaurant is consistent. It's a local favourite, so much so that sometimes locals forget about it. We had a table of 6, and everyone loved their food and drinks. I shouldn't share every single tip, but the Pug IPA is one of the best "house beers" in Victoria (which I believe is made by Saltspring Island Ales, a great organic brewery too). There's also a special dessert on the menu. Just ask one of the servers. It's very very good.

Eric Logan

Just came back from the restaurant. We were sitting at back next to a large window with cool breeze. The oysters and scallops were super fresh; the main were delicious and the desserts are simply yum. Service was attentive and dishes came in good pace. Will go back again.

roshith narayanan

Went for date night. Food was amazing. Atmosphere is beautiful. We had the oyster burger and jambalaya as recommended by our server Katie. She was also super knowledgeable about wine pairings and was so sweet. Service was impeccable. Will be back and would recommend.

Tim Gushue

WOW. We came in at happy hour, had a couple of drinks and split five appies between us. Food was incredible, service was fantastic, atmosphere was amazing... and the bill at the end was surprisingly affordable. Would come back anytime!

Aline Dumalski

My meal here was delicious, but service was a gongshow and the salmon and cod was straight up missing from my friends entré. It got taken back to the kitchen and when it came back it was still missing the cod. When we spoke to the manager his explanation was simply sometimes we run out of things. Apparently that doesn't warrant a heads up before ordering or a comp for a dish that came out not as advertised on the menu. Super disappointing experience for me and my friend. Good food does not outweigh poor service, and frankly argumentative treatment.

Rob Moroto

Went for appys and cocktails. The cocktails were delicious and the Oysters 3 ways were quite outstanding! One was a pretty standard Rockefeller, but the other 2 were absolutely amazing with a bit of a kick! I needed more bread to mop up the sauces. Only taking a star off simply because the Indonesian Prawns (which are highlighted as a house special), were just slightly overcooked, and to be honest the sauce, although tasty, didn't hold a candle to ones you'll find in Indonesia or Indonesian restaurants.

Tanya Henning

Positively mediocre, unfortunately. My brother and his friend were visiting town, so we decided to give this place a shot. Between the four of us we tried a wide variety of items on the menu. We began with oysters and cocktails. The oysters were fine, although the prepared horseradish was a bit of a let down when fresh grated should be/is standard fare, especially from a joint that has an upstairs oyster bar. The cocktails we ordered were all quite watered down in flavour, one-note, and ultimately underwhelming. The mix was weak, too much ice, and tasted something reminiscent of what one would whip up on the fly at a college house party. Thoroughly disappointing given the prices. In advance of the mains, one of us ordered the seafood chowder, which was standard, but not exciting by any means. The other ordered a tomato-based soup that I do not see listed on the online menu anymore. The soup tasted like straight tomato juice, no complexity, bland, and was quite the let down. We split an order of the curried clams and mussels, which were prepared fine, but again, the curry flavour was minimal. Everything tasted thin and diluted. For the mains, two of us ordered burgers. An oyster and a chicken burger. Both guests were happy with the sandwiches. Chicken and oyster were crispy, fries were hot. However, my brother and I ordered the seafood laska, which sounded great, but to our utter dismay was served on a bed of overcooked pasta noodles. We absolutely assumed this would be served over rice (why wouldn't it be?) and it was our oversight not seeing 'rice noodles' as part of the dish. Regardless, these were not rice noodles. This was straight pasta - a linguine or fettuccini of sorts - overcooked at that. Picture a bowl of thin curry, with some fish on top, with 75% of the dish being soggy noodles. The curry here was also diluted, thin, and lacking flavour. This was definitely the most disappointing dish of the evening. We were half of the mind to send the dishes back, but were enjoying good company, did not want to 'get into it' with the server, and with the way everything else had tasted up to that point, why would we think something else would be better? We had a couple bottles of local white wine, which were nice, but we were all thoroughly underwhelmed by each course. Consensus among us was this food compared to a Boston Pizza/Kelsey's in style and quality. Not at all what I would expect from a well-regarded, seemingly cornerstone staple of Victoria's downtown food scene. While we were hoping for a fresh, exciting seafood dinner, we were left feeling letdown, overcharged, and agreed there was nothing to go back for. Move along.

Jeremy S

Dinner @ferrisupstairs in Victoria! We had the baked oysters (3 ways), steak, and fresh shucked oysters. I lived in Victoria for 5 years but never made it out here. All dishes were solid and the vibe was a nice balance between casual and special. Follow me on Instagram @vinaeatsandtreats for more honest restaurant and baking recipe reviews!

Nina B

What a great place if you like fresh oysters. Happy hour is between 3 and 6 pm. Amaizing, simply amaizing paired with your favorite local beer. Wonderful decor, friendly staff, happy and relaxed atmosphere. Thank you

Jimbo Bogie

I only ordered raw oysters as that was my intentions. The husband ordered other things and thoroughly enjoyed it. 7/8 oysters tasted absolutely fantastic. Then I had 1 that was really gross. Like it lived next to the sewer or something. I didnt get stomach pains, but that particular one was hard to swallow. In this picture, the bad one was the round plump one on the bottom. I will never forget that taste, or this picture... haha

Bernadette Couture

Great place for happy hour deals. Dollar oysters between 5-6pm. House wine is also $4. It is pretty dark in the restaurant. Overall vibe wasn't for me, regular priced meals are on the expensive side, and service was slow. Would return for the happy hour deal only.

Josh Macham

My partner and I are still newbies to Victoria but we came here on a rainy day for a bowl of soup. And they definitely delivered! The soup bowl was the size of my head!! It's so good we kept coming back for regular lunch dates. I always suggest ferris to friends and family who come to visit. The smoothies are also unreal. Key lime mmm. And it doesn't stop at the soup, the service is amazing, the sandwiches like the blat is perfect and the mussels are great too. I get want welcomes when I walk in the door especially with the little pug postings on the wall. You will not be disappointed!

Jamie S

Service was on the slower side...food was ok but had better food there before. Happy Hour is kind of nice and atmosphere is good. Make sure you match the prices from the menu with your bill, especially happy hour drinks

Ingrid Ho

Great food and great prices. We inadvertently went during Happy hour and I was pretty surprised at just how cheap it was, given how good the food and drinks were. Nice atmosphere as well, so will definitely be returning, hopefully for another Happy hour!

Michelle Brown

Staffs are very friendly. Food and drink are excellent. Very cozy place for local pub.

ann lin

Went for happy hour. It was Great! Staff was very friendly. Food and drinks came out really quick and were a fantastic price. Will certainly be back!

David Lin

The place is beautiful but i ate fish and chips and the flavour was “x” not tasty at all. But the brownie was AMAZING!!!

Carlo K.

I'm from the prairies, so seafood is still a bit new to me. The general consensus from the people we were visiting on Vancouver Island was to eat at Ferris' and try the oysters. We did, but the best dish we had there was the "Pacific Rim" bowl, though the oysters were good too. If I'm back in Victoria again I won't be leaving without visiting this place first. Even the service was great!

Finnigan Cowan

Really nice atmosphere, the wait staff was very nice and knowledgeable. After quite some time not eating out and working on our own personal cooking skills, we were a bit disappointed with the quality of the food.

Benjamin Manzel

This used to be one of my favorite places to eat, but sadly since Tom Ferris passed away the food quality has gone downhill and they also took some of the best dishes off the menu. I won't be going back again.

Jane Hong

This morning at 10 AM a beautiful Mother’s Day brunch arrived! Yet there’s food here for four days! The lox eggs benny with gf potato latkes is heavenly! The lox melts in my mouth... the capers are almost crispy, the Benny sauce with dill is perfecto!!! Where do u find GF buns that are soft and Scrumpdillyicious like this? Tonite I’m having rockfish with Artisan salad can’t wait! Oh and I must say the chocolate covered strawberries are divine plus I have a 500 ml container of a lovely fruit salad! I feel so lucky!!!

Lars Hildebrandt

5-stars for the food & drinks - shrimp tempura was excellent, as were the oysters. Went for Happy Hour and the prices are fantastic. Service on the other hand was brutal. Terrible, actually. We were a group of four. My husband and I were seated first and said we would wait for the others in our party before ordering. A few minutes later (5 - 7, max),the rest of our group showed up. It was at least another 10 - 15, if not more, before our server showed up to take our drink orders. We didn't want to order food right way, but it was probably another 20 - 30 mins before we saw her again. At which point food was ordered and my husband ordered a second drink. Food showed up, drink didn't. I ordered my second drink and they brought my drink + my husbands (but he had ordered white wine, they brought red). When the bill came, they had put 2 glasses of wine (they only had beer) on our friends bill and 3 glasses on ours (even though we only had two). We said we would have one more drink and to add one more glass of wine to the bill. Nope. They brough the third and then we never saw our server again. We had actually planned on spending most of the evening there, but ended up leaving purely because of the service. Maybe next time (if there is a next time) will be better. Super disappointing.

Nala Lioncub

We wanted a really great oyster burger and I said 'I know where to go!'. The food was prompt and beautifully styled. It tasted wonderful and we were super spoiled by the great staff who were so attentive. Could not have asked for more for the perfect Monday lunch to celebrate a special milestone.

Noelle Nesdoly

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Derek Fletcher

Wow, incredible food and drinks, soft, cozy atmosphere, wonderful service!

Roger Malaysia

Beautiful and cozy little seafood bar with an inviting atmosphere. The wine selection was excellent, as are the ceasars. Unfortunately, our server was rather rude and anxious, and the mussels and clams we ordered were cooked perfectly but the wine sauce was bland and lacking flavor. The prices are on the med-high side. Possibly will return.

Mike R

Put us right outside of the washroom when the restaurant had many empty seats. Very poor service.

Toni Love

The food is good but I ordered a cocktail and it had no flavor, I let the waiter know and he gave me a bad attitude, I will not return to this place

JM H

We were really looking forward to dinner at Ferris' seafood and oyster Bar. However were hugely disappointed. For an oyster bar the oysters were the size of small clams. Very disappointing. When we questioned the server she said that is the size of that breed of oyster and after we looked it up ourselves that wasn't true. The second course was the seafood bouillabaisse which was a can of plum tomatoes mixed with seafood. There were 2 whole tomatoes in my soup. In summary, waste of money and an overall lack of quality and care. Would not recommend Ferris' oyster and seafood bar to anyone.

Aaron Chan

The food was absolutely amazing. Both very sophisticated and large portions, it's also friendly on the wallet. For sure one of the best place I've been to in Canada. The service was also very friendly. Nice cocktail options but limited beer menu. Would definitely go again.

Eduardo García

One oyster in my entire $23.00 jumbalaya (which was about three cups of butter-covered rice with what seemed to be pulled pork. Server (female) was also not friendly, helpful or attentive. Couldn't finish our meals, terrace heat lamp thing was so flippin hot we were laughing about it with people beside us in the 30 minutes we stayed, only to get our food and not even be able to stomach it... Never again. We'll be sticking to Little Jumbo from now on.

Sarah Strickler

Feels a bit past it's prime. Ordered the grilled octopus and got one very small tentacle, should not have been called an octopus dish in my opinion. Luckily the rice was good. The whiskey sours were terrible. We won't be going back.

Ola Bodnar

Great service, staff and menu. The seafood was incredible and the price were fair.

Oscar Padilla

good food at fair prices neat location and vibe Ravioli pasta was excellent Beirut bowl was good, a bit dry