Reviews of stage. (Night Club)

John Melville

Great snacks, wine selection was not bad at all

Rob Black

I have been a number of times before and had a good time, if a bit poor value given other great restaurants in town that compete in the price range. Last visit will probably be my last. Customer service was terrible. We were rushed. All 9 plates we order came out at the same time. They explicitly said they were trying to get us out the door for a reservation. The food was mediocre and about half the dishes were extremely oversalted. On the way out the door we saw a server or hostess being rude to a family trying to get an eta on seating. We immediately went out for another small meal elsewhere after having dropped about 160 dollars at their restaurant.

Shawn Glover

Great atmosphere, incredible charcuterie, and fantastic wine!

Katie McGoff

Great space! High ceilings yet cozy floor plan and natural light at happy hour. Chalk board wine selection covers some unique offerings.

Kieran Sanford-Fitzgeorge

If you want to try to most delicious gnocchi, french fries, and mushrooms you've ever had in your life, eat at Stage! The food is amazing and the wine selection will blow your mind! Highly recommended.

Malcolm Tanner

Ate here again last night and was reminded just how delicious the food at this place is. Great staff and the overall friendly atmosphere makes for a wonderful evening out.

Matt Good

Cute restaurant and Food is good. Better wine bar and restaurant options available for similar pricing though.

Daniela O'Fee

Great little tapas bar. The food was really fantastic, lots of choices! We had a hard time trying everything we wanted to as we started to fill up with each dish. Of everything we tried the mussels were our favourite and the cheeses that we tried from the charcuterie menu was a great way to end the meal. Really liked the vibe - great music & great lighting. Overall a very nice way to spend date night.

Daniel Stein

We went to Stage last Saturday night for dinner and it was wonderful! Each dish was delicious - we sampled their entire menu. The wine suggestions were perfect and the service was excellent. I love how the menu is ever-changing, so we can always try something new. My advice is to trust them, these gentlemen know what they’re doing. I can’t wait for the next visit, I can just sit back, relax and let them cook for us. I highly recommend everyone do the same!

Ann Sza

Such a great menu and staff! Always feels like home when we go! The food is crazy good.

Justin Curran (Vicengineer)

New favorite restaurant! I’m in love. Best boulevardier in the city and I’ve tried em all. Sexiest risotto. Lovely service. Gorgeous romantic room that is great with friends, a date or solo. Unique and always changing tasty plates. Did I mention the risotto?!

Graham Smith

Dine in

Devin Tepleski

Food was fantastic, service was polarizing. We shared lots of plates and they were all delicious. Our server was great, friendly and bubbly. She was new, but knew when to get help and made it a good experience. The maitre d' was kind of smarmy and, being a wine bar, they should have someone there who can properly open a bottle of bubbles. So overall our food and or server were wonderful, but her support staff let her down.

Angela Hazelton

All I have to say is - unbelievable. From the moment you walk in, to your last bite, your senses will be treated well. A very trendy place with great music and ambiance, it is much more than a wine bar... The tapas menu is just the right size and the food has been perfected, with flavours that will surprise and keep you wondering what the other things you missed that visit taste like. Staff are incredible and attentive, making jokes with you and knowing their menu and wine list. Your first time there will not be your last.

Drew Coast

I had a great meal at stage. Highly recommend it to anyone.

Candice Peterson

For a wine bar, they really did not have that impressive selection of wine. It would be great if the servers could recommend wine selections and know a bit more about the wine options. Beer on tap selection was slim as well. However, the food was quality, but emphasis on small plates.

Arielle Guetta

So good!

Amy Cox

Had been wanting to try this place for ages and was so disappointed! Upon being sat at the bar I discovered they did last call for food 3 hours before close, without having any of that info online or on instagram. I opted to just get wine, yet the bartender seemed to not care at all that I was there and brushed me off the whole time. I tried to get a Cab Sauve, or zinfandel, or anything good really but was told by the very curt bartender that he had nothing of the sort and the best he could do for me was the bottom of the bottle of some organic red. It wasn't even a full glass. The bartender proceeded to ignore me while lost in conversation with a couple, pulling out his phone and showing them pictures of his trip. I sat there for over an hour and all I had was that one bottom of the bottle glass the bartender hastily poured for me. The only reason he noticed me at the end was because his fellow server told him to check on me. By then I just wanted my bill. I've never had worse service, wine, or food (or lack thereof). Utterly horrified at how unwelcome they allow guests to feel. You're better off trying somewhere like The Collective for good wine, food, and service.

Rob Taggart

This place is hidden well. It should stay hidden. The food proportions are obnoxiously small for the price. The pork was grey on one side and uncooked on the other. The bread was borderline burnt and the sauce that came with the bread was good but way too salty. The water was the best part of the meal. The chips were okay too. Big guy never coming again. Big guy signing off.

Jody Morrison

Cute wine bar. Menu changes every now and then.

Matthew McComb

Had an great time sitting at the bar. The food was delicious and the service was great. The only downside was the cold coming in the front door that was left opened so many times because of the "me first" generation who does not know how to shut the door behind them when coming into and leaving the restaurant.

Damon Jones

Idk I thinks its supposed to be good wine place the music is loud

Reena Stackaruk

Was once one of my favourite restaurants, but not so great on our last visit. We hadn't been in a while and were looking forward to the treat. The food was really just ok at best, which considering the price is not good. Not that I could have given that feedback to the serving staff who couldn't have heard us over the music anyway. A very meh experience and we won't be returning soon. Disappointing.

Michelle Mah

The food is great. Lots of little plates. If only they would change their menu a little more often.

John Scheunhage

Great service and delicious creme brule

Kit Armstrong

I love stage. Amazing cocktails and sharing plates. The service and atmosphere are fantastic.

D R

Exceptional food. On the pricey side, but worth it for a splurge night.

Julien Normand

Amazing food, wine, service, neighbourhood and ambiance! Every dish we had was divine - you must try it if you're in Victoria!

Brenda Quinn

Pork belly, veggie salad, fried Brussels sprouts were all excellent. Service was quick, friendly and very helpful.

Jen Reiher

Never disappoints!

Famili ar Wild (FamiliarWild)

Main problem here is consistency…first time I ate here everything I ordered was delicious. Next time (since the menu changes regularly) I felt completely ripped off. Half the dishes were obviously straight out of a can and flavourless, and paid premium for it! Avoid!

Miss Natasha Enquist

Love their seasonal changing menu.

Eric Hansen

Cute intimate space. Great bar and wine selection. Rotating menu with friendly staff.

Kaylea Knox

Always a great time. The food is incredible. Servers are amazing. Ambiance is impeccable. By far the best restaurant in Victoria

m potts

Great service, delicious food. Especially the pork belly and dry ribs! And the langos bites are delicious. Everything perfect for sharing.

Maxime Durand

This is one of our go to places in the neighborhood. We absolutely love the space, the service and the food. It's always lively!

Eugene Cheng

Sunday night $35 three course but actually seven item family style dinner. Everything is stuff you wish your mother could cook but done to professional and loving standards. You cannot find a better 3 course dinner in town for this price. The Mandarin Orange flan made me contemplate life; it nearly made a grown man cry. I am in a fragile state if ever I have been; however, sweet desserts have never made a broken man of me. Three cheers for food that makes you forget you have ever had anything else.

Patrice Caron

Not what it once was. I say; skip it. Just a noisy bar. The food is now unremarkable. Too loud for a table conversation. Hope they return to what they were.

W I

Love the atmosphere, food is superb and the barkeep makes liquid goodness.

Richard M

Great food and wine. Perfect place on a rainy Sunday evening.

olatoye osunsanya

Excellent tapas and a great selection of wine in an elegant restaurant in Fernwood.

Kimi Sheen

Great service but food was expensive and for the amount of money we spent we didn't get our moneys worth ???? parking was horrible... Probably won't go again. Compared to the tapa bar downtown.... Actually doesnt compare.

Rhonda Gariepy

I made reservations to celebrate an anniversary here, the food and service were incredible. We had the VIP dining experience which was fantastic. The owner had to switch the date of our reservation around and I really appreciate how above and beyond he went to remediate any inconvenience. We will definitely be back, I can not recommend this place enough!

Luke Shore

Good, but nothing like the Stage of old. Before, I would have visited Victoria just to eat here. Now, it's good but not spectacular. Wine selection is still great. Food is fresh but a bunch of the menu items are just nice off-the-shelf imports. Service was friendly and attentive and food arrived promptly, which is a rarity these days where everyone is short staffed.

Robin Jones

Excellent food, fun atmosphere

Norm Wilson

Nice place once. Under new management. Service and food seriously lacking now. Won't last at this rate.

Julien Paton

Food was amazing, service and atmosphere was unique, charming and super fun. All around a weird and wonderful experience.

Helena Fleming

The minimalism of the wording in the menu masks how underwhelming the food is. Bread: A slice of bread. Greens: 9 leaves of dressed lettuce. Potato: Thin slices of potato which taste overwhelmingly of smoked herring, served cold. Sausage: three pieces of what tasted like cat food, on a bed of lentils and creamed potato, also cold. Artichoke: Decent, but clearly canned and not worth $15. The wine list does seem very strong and past menus likely surpassed this one, which must be why the reviews have not been worse.

Niamh McGuinness

I would not go back here. The food was not worth the value. We tried over half the menu and most dishes were extremely simple, I could have made it at home for a fraction of the cost. At a place like this the food should speak for itself, and it simply did not deliver anything special or even remotely remarkable. The charcuterie was one block cheese and it wasn't even french... it tasted like laughing cow. I could have gotten 2 good meals and a drink at il terrazzo for this price. Good things to note: atmosphere was lovely, staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable, the sweetbread was worth the money,

Jessi Carr

I come here for special meals. It's perfect for romance or anyone you want to have a conversation with. Also ideal to eat solo at the bar, romance yourself.

Mike Mulroney

Tasty sharing plates, great selection of wine, good vibes and friendly staff. Great place to have a drink and some snacks. Recommended.

Liam McKay

Cozy but funky atmosphere, this tiny hotspot is so yum! The service is fantastic, the wine selection is awesome (as you might expect from a wine bar) and the food is insanely good and worth every penny. They’re really great if you need gluten free and they’ve got great vegetarian options. I also love that you can reserve on open table because getting in here is not always easy. Totally worth the wait if need be!!!

Joelle Jo

Neighborhood bistro in part of town you need to cab to and from if you're based downtown. Like a lot of places like this, if you're not a regular it might not feel very friendly at first, but we were seated at the bar and eventually won over the staff, so we ended up having a good time. Interesting menu, both for food and wine. Although we wanted to focus on local BC wines, we couldn't resist a Dalmatian red. We split a few small plates, the artichokes and the financier dessert were our favorites. I could see myself hanging out here if I were local.

Carl Cachia

By far my favorite cocktail spot in Victoria, such great prices for small bites and just the warmest people. This will always be my go to.

B.B

Decent dishes, too expensive for the flavour profile. We ordered 4 appetizers, a glass of wine and 2 beers. $100. Portuguese sardines: having been to Portugal there were so many things that could have been done with a dish like this. In Portugal they cook larger sardines on a BBQ and serve them in a flat bread that absorbes the delicious oils. At stage, they literally served an open can of sardines with some small pieces of bread. Not terrible, but an opportunity lost for sure. Beef tartare: beef was good but not great. It was flavoured such that it didn’t offend your senses but it definitely didn’t excite them. Unfortunately it was served with chips to scoop it up and they’d break under the weight of the meat. Carrot salad: good dish. Vinaigrette was flavourful, fresh ingredients, all around good Ling cod: definitely the show stopper. Served on top of mashed potatoes I think was the cod in a rich gravy like sauce. This would be too rich it if was a meal but just right as an app. I would say if you only order 1 dish, make it this one. Dessert was the chocolate: light and delicious. A good dessert full of flavour, not too heavy. With all the dishes we left satisfied but not full. For the price vs flavour, there are other places I’d go and it’s the reason for the 2 stars. Service was excellent, wait time was excellent.

Will Reiher

First time at Stage and I must say I was blown away by everything. Jordy I believe his name was our server, was extremely intelligent about his wine and picked one out for us that we adored. Apparently it had only been his 5th shift? and it is like he has worked there for years ! Thank you for having us !

Heng Wang (Lawrence)

Always a favourite that we don't visit enough. We decided to stop after a wonderful dinner at Sherwood Restaurant for dessert and a beverage. I called to inquire about dessert and when we arrived the person who greeted us said 'I believe you were the one I just talked to on the phone'. We were seated at a lovely table inside and he saidI will bring out your dessert now. The next person took our beverage orders and when I asked what i should drink with that he said 'I know the perfect light red wine'. It was a perfect pairing and i bought a bottle to bring home to enjoy on another occasion. Stages is always consistently 'perfect' and a wonderful neighborhood Gem!

Ray Lee

Great wine selection and knowledgeable staff who can help you pick it out.

Imran Ahmad

We went to Stage Wine Bar for hubby’s birthday. They were very accommodating to my dietary needs of vegetarian & wheat free and the service was good. The cheese plate which was supposed to come first was actually really good but they mixed up the timing and we basically got all our food at once. The tables are not meant to hold more than one or two dishes at a time. But all the dishes were good. The cheeses were great but the sides were amazing. That smoke tomato ragu was lick the bowl good. Need better crackers though. Hubby very much liked the wines he had. Great selection. It is a small pates restaurant and small they were ... those 6 carrots on hummus were fantastic but at $12 we won’t be going there too often. We also had the mushrooms and hubby had the gnocchi. He said it was a good combination of different textures between the tender yet crispy on the outside gnocchi, peas and almonds it made for an enjoyable dish. I absolutely recommend this as a special night out. It is quite dark and loud in the restaurant. The table beside us even requested the music be turned down.

T C

Holy!! Wow!! So so so amazing. Such flavors! Portions were actually larger than I expected. Everything was phenomenal. The duck was probably the tastiest thing I've ever put in my mouth. Outstanding service everything perfect.

Erik Fuller

Tasty food and excellent wait staff. The mussels and arugula were my faves. I found the music and noise a little loud.

Avi Lambert

Knowledgeable staff and unique local offerings.

Igor Petrovic (IggyPop)

Amazing food, staff and company. Will definitely recommend and be back

Margo Sheridan

Decided to walk over last night with my family. The small plates were amazing and we even ordered a second dessert. Food and service was great and the wine was perfect as well. Would really recommend to anyone looking for a new place to try out. Nice and cozy french tapas restaurant with great vibe and amazing food.

John de Jong

Delightful tapas style bar. Highly recommended.

Gavin Molloy

Fairly cheap for a high quality tapas bar. Service very friendly, dressed for the part. Food is food-network quality and dishes fairly creative. Great value for the price tag. Great place for a lovely night out with a date or fun evening with friends. Reservation recommended.

Anna Mosolov

Why do I keep coming here so often?

Trent Peek

I have been to Stage many times over the years but this last time may be my last. The wait staff was very slow bringing drinks, to the point that we were done a course before having to remind them that we ordered wine. I understand sometimes you get backed up but it wasn’t that busy. The small plates have gotten a bit too small and over priced. It was $12 for a half dozen burnt carrots, they were tasty but seriously. The misses were really tasty too but again overpriced for what you get. The other plates we shared were tasty as well but again too small for the price. We spent a fair chunk of cash and came home a little peckish. It will be a while before I come back with Victoria having so many good dining options with equal quality and more reasonable prices.

Jacob McCurdy

I completely agree with Rexxus, Sheldon and Harris et al. The Stage lacks art: It is a charmless, unimpressive place. The food is nondescript but the prices are steep. And for no good reason. Like the food, the place is tasteless. But pretentious. It dazzles like a gold filling... There is no intimacy, no style: The decor is hardly better than a cafeteria. It is noisy. Impossible to have a quiet conversation. The bearded owner impressed me as a vain person with nothing to be vain about... The Stage is not worth it. It is not a class act. Save your money. Do not go there!

Ronnie Allen Cavender

Lovely atmosphere, vibrant and friendly staff!

VanCityCathy

This unique neighbourhood spot has delicious small plates, especially their tender gnocchi, in a rustic friendly setting.

Xueyi Su

Pretty gin citrus cocktail and yes, I do like my sardines in a tin with bread.

Doug Lewis

Wow! I just had the best dine around experience ever tonight at stage wine bar . We had the mussels to start which were so good , and lots ! Then the sole that was perfectly cooked , crispy skin which I don’t normally eat , but it was so yummy , in a brown buttery sauce. And for dessert an apple cake that was perfectly light , and delicious ! The server was lovely and so friendly . I love this restaurant right in our neighbourhood ????we are so lucky❤️ Thank you for a wonderful culinary experience to wrap up a very busy week . We will be back again soon!

Calen Macdonald

Outside of downtown this is well worth the trip. Smaller dishes, tapas really, extensive wine selection. Everything comes out as it's ready, hot and absolutely delicious. We started with bacon covered dates with blue cheese, great flavors. Our favorite was the cauliflower which was deep fried and stunning. (And I don't like cauliflower-thanks to Peter for encouraging us) the pork ribs literally fell off the bone. Absolutely delicious.

Daisy Dee

Sat at the bar with my daughter last night for a bite and a beverage. We were welcomed right in with no reservation. The bartender knows his stuff and was efficient and pleasant. Watching drinks being made and asking about specialties makes for a fun visit with the right bartender. Had the Mezcal cocktail which had a good balance. Followed up with the house rose vermouth. Not something I would normally have but very nice. We didn’t know what to get so we allowed ourselves to be guided into the great blue cheese with homemade bread (simple and delicious )and some pickles. We added some fries which in retrospect we should have skipped as we really filled up. The cassoulet was brilliant. Duck confit that was intact but tender and fell apart with a spoon or fork into the white bean stew. The right amount of seasoning. We will be back! Great service and perfect for a light evening out. Thanks!

Nolan Rainaldi

- Pinnacle of Salinity - I had been recommended of this wine bar by quite a few people, and that is probably why I was fairly disappointed of it—it serves the saltiest dishes I have ever had. No. 1 must be the cheese. It looked quite innocent, but when I ate it, I felt like biting a large chunk of salt mineral. This was definitely the saltiest thing I have ever eaten. I dared not touch it anymore. I wonder if they make the cheese themselves. I have had many different kinds of cheese when I lived in Europe, but nothing like that. The extreme high level of salinity left a bitter aftertaste that still lingers in my mouth while I am writing this review. Then comes the escarole. This was supposed to be a healthy green vegetable dish, but it turned out to be a concentration of sodium. The white sauce must have got its colour from salt, otherwise how could it overwhelm the lardons? Surprisingly, the potato chips were of normal salinity. Bravo! Very probably because the cheese was abnormally salty. The whole experience reminds me of a previous one of the “pinnacle of sweetness”—the only time when I found cream to be refreshing, because the infamous Chocolat L’Africain served at the renowned Angelina on Rue Rivoli was so heavily sweetened that la crème accompanied with it tasted like spring water. Apart of the unbearable level of salinity, I do find the wine selection here quite interesting. They have many hard-to-find bottles. However, I just cannot imagine the food pairing.

No MSG No Garlic Foodie

We visited Stage last night for our anniversary dinner. Not knowing the menu felt both exciting and scary, but we decided to go for it because reviews were good and a friend of mind recommended. Our server was very knowledgeable and kind. He served me a glass of wine which I loved and all I said was I need something easy to drink, I trust you. We ordered 4 dishes(I won't bother explaining because it always changes), all very delicious. It is difficult to define their style- Not really tapas and yet menus are meant to be shared...Dessert was vanilla custard and it was the best custard I ever tasted. Overall, I would say foods were very rich; that being said, you may not want to bring a vegan friend there). Definitely will go back later to try again.

Sharlene Stushnov-Lee

I remember years ago while I was flying from Toronto to Victoria, I picked up the airlines magazine and the topic was best new restaurants in Canada. I skimmed through the list as most of them were restaurants back east, but I stopped skimming when I came across a restaurant in Victoria. Plus, I was surprised it was a 15 min walk from my house. I had to check out Stage Wine Bar because I wanted to see why it was rated among the top in Canada. Let’s just say that the magazine was right. The restaurant is primarily a tapas bar where most of the plates are share size, and not entree size. The food menu is limited to one page with around 30 different items on the list, but that’s a good thing because you know that they will deliver each plate to perfection. The restaurant has a neighbourhood feel to it, as everyone remembers returning guests, and you feel genuinely welcomed. As for the food, I would suggest trying the Brussel sprouts, the langos bread, and any meat dish. The menu changes from time to time to keep things fresh, and it makes you coming back for more. Also, the wine selection is fantastic where you can have a small glass or big glass depending on if you want to try a variety of their wide selection or simply sip on your favourite wine for the night. Oh, for desert you need to try the peanut butter bar, it’s fantastic.

Jean Medland - Victoria BC

Service

Michele Palladino

These folks know what they are doing. Trust. You'll love whatever they serve you that night.

Fernando Lievano

Very intimate wine bar & restaurant located in Fernwood area. Menu consists of small plates dishes, with options available for vegetarian & gluten sensitive. Local beer and BC Wine. Popular with after-theatre crowd.

Carmen Thompson

Good value wine bar with friendly staff and a solid selection of wine

David Ovito

Food, drinks and service are top notch. It's a nice treat for yourself or a killer spot for a date. To those reviewers who say it's expensive and noisy: this is a restaurant people! They take passion in making top notch, local product...sorry but that costs money. For those of you who like to dine, you won't be disappointed.

Cage

Fun place. Great wine and tapas

Cole Merkley

Excellent wine list, delicious food, friendly staff, good music.

Steve Montgomery

Cannot wait to go back. Staff is friendly and knowledgable about both the amazing wine selection and the food. So much of the food is made in-house from scratch, it amazed me!

Steven Joe

Great value. Delicious. Unpretentious. Beautiful space.

Trevor Mc

What other restaurants dream to be but then they wake up and face reality. Go dine, eat, merrymake at stage.

Raphael Titsworth-Morin

Great ambience very friendly staff and the food was phenomenal! Sit at the bar, for a great convo. And food

928 noob sauce

Awesome service and delicious food! We (my girl friend and I) had a great time and enjoyed every bite. Definitely would eat here again.

Marc Vallières (AsGood)

One of my favourites!

Fred Blue

Very tasty :)

Adin W

Great wine list. Trendy I get it but the atmosphere came across very pretentious. Food...meh, really underwhelming and frankly didn't taste good. Server came by and asked how was everything, we said okay and the server said the Chef seems to think we're having a hard time with it. We were being watched...LOL anyway. Won't be back. ..... FYI they do not accommodate dietary restrictions AT ALL.

Siamak Sanati

Amazing food, great for date night, friends gathering, or a treat to yourself.

Peter Learn

Cool vibe, a bit out there but solid.

Angela Fraser

Gorgeous little place with delicious small plates and good wine! All the staff was so friendly and nice, food was speedy, overall incredible experience would 10/10 recommend for date night or just goin’ out and feeling a lil fancy.

Justin Paquin

Nice wine bar. Ambiance is relaxing. Service good. Food good. Great every time I go!

Greg Goulanian

Cool spot ! Very accommodating staff and ownership. Definitely check it out !

Karen O'Rourke

Small plate style. If you go here for a full dinner, it will be a little more expensive than other places but the atmosphere is awesome, the staff are great and the food is amazing. We love to sit at the bar. One of our favourite fine dining places in town.

V V

Delicious I would come here every minute of my life if I could

Amy Sloma

Blockbuster three-ish-plus set menu dinners are currently happening. Stage knocked it out of the park last night. General store in the front with a few socially distanced tables in the back for a safe extremely satisfying dinner experience. Our meal was paced perfectly with food and wine and time to socialize all blending together to make for a memorable first-meal-out-in-a-while.

Shannon Bowles

Meal type

Nick Patterson

We won't be back. Disliked the noise levels that made conversation very difficult, unfriendly service, exceeding high priced tapas (and when they say small plates, they're not kidding!). Overpriced, disappointing experience.

Jonathan Hickle

Fantastic restaurant, great service, passionate staff, very flavorful food and knowledgeable about the wine on the menu. I only wish I could frequent this restaurant more often.

Jeremy Wekell

Matthew (especially) and West are what make my world go round' this place rules, its a home away from home. I feel welcomed, and at ease here. From food, wine/drinks/mocktails to service and atmosphere (the music) this place exudes Victoria hospitality. Ill be back, every week, and spend my meager wage here.

Dugald Thomson

Intimate setting, funky neighbourhood and everything delectable to the palate.

Al-Noor Pirani

Absolutely fantastic. Staff were friendly and professional. Atmosphere, charming and very welcoming.

Joelle Greet

Oh. My. Gosh. Oh my gosh. Stop. Stoooooop. It’s too much. It’s seriously too much. I can’t believe how good it is here. The food? The drinks? The atmosphere? The music. THE SERVICE?!?!? It makes me reach a point of complete and utter perfection. Victoria NEEDS the stage. <3 :D

Jamesrussellchapman

I was quite happy with our time here.

Eric Couineau

A little bit of Soho in Victoria. Lively atmosphere and great food.

Liam Ragan

The taste is excellent and yummy. I loved the delicious food, design, and atmosphere of the restaurant. Wonderful selection of wines and cocktails.

Samantha Etzel

Best little wine bar and tapas in Victoria! Located in Fernwood, recommend you pay them a visit...new wine list!

Martin Scaia

Order the crispy chicken. It and the gnocci were to die for. Very friendly staff, nice surroundings. Will be back!

Patrick Mazzuca

I was so excited to visit stage recently as my partner and i have heard such great things and love to eat out and try new foods, drinks and restaurants around town. Unfortunately our server was pretty rude. We were sat quickly which was great but when our server came around to ask for drinks we werent sure what to get because theres no drink menu (fair enough) so we asked for some suggestions - maybe what the bartender enjoys making or something? - our server said "just pick something" and seemed incredibly annoyed that we would even ask for a suggestion? It was weird so we just got whiskey sours. We felt a bit awkward/unwelcome but still wanted to try some food so I just ordered the cheese and bread and when he brought it to the table he just kind of dropped it down said "heres your cheese and bread" and quickly walked away without any description or seeing if we wanted another drink? We felt as if we were an inconvenience and that we shouldnt be there so we got our bill and left. It wasnt busy at all, there was 1 guy at the bar and one table outside so im not sure why we were treated this way. Ive never felt so unwelcome somewhere before. Its unfortunate because we would of loved to try more of the food and im sure its great but we wont be returning because of this.

Jesse Mark

Liked the atmosphere. Food tastes good. Menu is not good and overpriced for what you get. Portions are small amounts for sharing and no prices shown for wines by the glass. They need more choices for dinner options than just a ribeye steak. The atmosphere and service are what got me to go as high as 3 stars. This place used to be better.

Benjamin Bolliger

Amazing everytime! Food is amazing with menu that changes daily!

Kelly Knights

Small but charming place. Exceedingly noisy because of the small space and full restaurant. Food was fantastic but very, very expensive for portion size. I understand it's Tapas style but $14.00 for a single duck sausage is outrageous and a $3.50 basket of bread with about 5 small slices was not accompanied with dipping oil/balsalmic (that's extra) or butter. No offer to refill our non-alcoholic beverages. I ate before going and still left hungry. Bill for 3 people without alcohol (6 Tapas and 3 desserts) was $125. Generally slow service.

Kristina Watson

Amazing food, marvellous and knowledgeable service and playful and elegant ambience! Our wonderful waiter was always right there when we needed him and never interrupted when we didn't. His wine pairing suggestions were spot on. Created an exceptional experience. Best restaurant in Victoria.

Buffy Saunders

We had a 3 course service with a bottle of Cabernet Franc, all the dishes were more then good .. Amazing quality, real good time and the vibe was pure joy !

Shawn McDermott

There isn't a better restaurant in Victoria

Cammy Germain

Great place to share small plates. The service was top notch and the food outstanding. I recommend getting reservations as the restaurant was packed by 6 PM. Although we loved everything we ordered, we recommend the crispy chicken and bison. They also have a good assortment of cocktails, wines, and whisky's.

Jarren Butterworth

Very nice place inside. Service was... meh. Sat at the bar. All the food came out at one time. And from my experience at other tapa bar establishments, they are usually good at bringing one or two here and there. Food plating was on point and i assume that's what you pay for (because it's more expensive than other places in Victoria for sharing plates) but the taste of the food was not... on point.

Joanne Bailey

Great wine selection. Cozy.

Ban Piao

Exceptional! A MUST visit when dining out in Victoria. We chose the Tasters Menu with wine pairings - we highly recommend this! Delicious flavours and excellent BC wine. Thanks to the staff for making it a memorable evening. We will be back....

Thomas Wade

I knew this restaurant was there, but had never ventured in. Who knew that this little gem was tucked away in our neighbourhood? Felt very comfortable from the moment we walked in the door! We were greeted by two amazing staff, seated immediately and served beverages very quickly, while we checked out the menu. This place has a really nice ambience! Great tunes in the background, but not so ridiculously loud that you can't have a conversation! We ordered the charcutrie platter. The meat and cheeses were lovely, but the pickles were flat out awesome! We also ordered the crispy pork ribs (Too die for!) and the Langos with chipotle hummus dip. It was all so delicious! Great selection of beer and wine too! I have no doubt that this is going to be a favourite restuarant for us!

D.E. Laird

Great place for drinks or small plates in fernwood.

Abhinav Rai

Very good selection of reasonably priced wine and inventive cocktails in a loud, crowded, hot room. The place was so warm even the bottle of Pinot noir was noticeably warm, when it should have a bit of a chill. Tapas-style plates are clunky, and generally expensive compared to other tapas/shared plates in town. The flavours tend toward salty, missing the freshness of the local ingredients. Beautiful Humboldt squid was cooked to perfection, but drowned in a spicy peanut sauce, for example. Service is excellent

Cindy Tang

I absolutely love this place! The food, atmosphere and service is superb. Everything I ate was beyond amazing. Even the simple greens was perfection! This is somewhere I would recommend everyone to go to, you don't want to miss out on this place!

Sheri Disney

Just an awesome place to go. Great food and wine.

Addie Whitcomb

I purchased tomato sauce and marinated artichoke hearts and was MIND BLOWN! The tomato sauce needed no sprucing up with salt, balsamic vinegar, or fresh herbs - it was a culinary marvel to behold. The marinated artichokes were the finest I have tasted to date, helped inspire an impromptu pasta. Don't shy away from the price of the preserves, well worth it for these handcrafted delicatessens.

Christopher Ross

Good food and great selection of wine. Nice atmosphere and helpful staff.

Danny Macintosh

Everything was delicious, tried half of the items on the menu! Great portion sizes and a great atmosphere.

Melissa Frattura

Très belle ambiance and very friendly staff. Thanks for the good time and great wine!

Jennifer Dempsey

Good selection of wines. Can't accommodate a simple gluten dietary restriction or explain their own menu without a negative attitude. The host seemed apologetic yet not flexible.

Gary Borstad

A Fernwood favorite. Comfortable, intimate atmosphere with amazing staff!

Christian Haug

Great wine and tapas

Kathryn Als

Solid dining experience. Some really great items, though I found the drink list surprisingly limited. The way they have presented the menu requires a lot of servers - they basically are forced to explain the whole fresh sheet (which changes daily).

Bob Bob

Absolutely fantastic experience. Our server Jordy was the perfect guide; his wine recommendation was bang on, his insight on the menu was so helpful, and his kind attentive demeanour really made our night. The food was out of this world, eat dish full of flavour and with purpose. And the icing on the cake- a fantastic negroni. Don’t miss Stage.

M

It slap, would recommend (Sarah). We love it here (Sophia). Constantly blown away by perfect execution of simple ingredients, i.e. tomatoes, artichoke, duck hearts; the world is your oyster (Liam)

Lynn Burton

Incredible food and phenomenal cocktails. The portions are on the small side, the prices are not, but you won't regret anything.

Pat Hannah

Perfect night out. One star! Everything was perfect about this evening at stage... We reserved for 7:15 and were seated promptly. The place was buzzing and the atmosphere was great. We asked for a light, low intervention, red wine and the server actually knew what we were talking about and didn’t try to give us a Sonoma county Cab Sauv aged with oak chips…disaster averted! Then, the food. Best cassoulet I’ve ever had. And I just moved from Montreal. Home of the poutine and of people who say they just moved from Montreal in order to make themselves somehow feel more cultured. But I digress. The server was next level. Very personable, very knowledgeable, and never tried to give us the bill prematurely like a 17-year-old-girl-next-door server at the cactus club hoping tips will somehow get her through her $40,000 education on History of Byzantine era weavers of fruit fly dyed virgin wool at UVic. The night was perfect…except… We asked for a mezcal old fashioned. And. They. Have. No. Mezcal. Reason? It’s not French. Not a good reason! One star!!!!….!!!!!! Otherwise, the night was perfect… …Oh and they make a killer boulevardier too. With bourbon. Which is apparently French… But despite the (almost) perfection of this night at Stage, I reserve 5 star reviews for fully stocked bars only. Ok stage. Your move. I’ll wait. ( this review should hit 5 stars soon )

Tyler Johnson

My husband and I came here our first night in Victoria. Very cool atmosphere, delicious drink selection (it is a wine bar, after all!), and very tasty food! We enjoyed the sharing-small-plates style of food service, it was fun to try a few different things and not be overly full by the end of the night.

Cliff Kennell

Fun, relaxed, tasty, leisurely

Dunia A.M

I’m so glad I live within walking distance of this place. Seriously one of Victoria’s best. Great wine selection too (natural wines. Yay!) and knowledgeable staff that can help you make a wine decision to go with your incredibly tasty meal. And actually open past 10pm!! (Thank you, restaurant gods!)

Penny Earnshaw

Really homey delisiouo y cool...like me

Dakota` Farenholtz

Always amazing food, great service and yummy drinks!

C White

I can only give this place 3 stars after two visits in the last 6 months. There is a lot of hype about this quant small plates tapas spot in Victoria, but I think it's a little over-rated. The wine list and service is very good and can't be undersold. The restaurant has great ambiance but the plates are small, even for tapas, are in my opinion overpriced for what you get in comparison to other small plates restos in Victoria and Vancouver. The dishes are progressive but humbly miss the mark, squid overpowered by peanut sauce, halloumi cheese blasting tomatoes with too much salt and a few others that were just not memorable (after dinner last night!) The ceviche however was a hit, the fish was sliced a little large which made it a bit cumbersome, but using house fried potato chips rather then corn chips was a nice take and really let the fish shine. Would recommend it for drinks and a quick bite, but not for dinner.

Joanna Britton

They are very busy. We were lucky to get a seat only because we went there at opening time. It was a comfortable space. We expected to see a ceiling height wooden wine shelf stocked with wine. They had two kitchen metal shelves with wine. We asked for Rioja sine we did not see it on the wine list. What they served was delicious – well chosen. We ordered bread, cheese, sardines, tomato, and pork with beans. Actually, that was too much food, and I had to finish the pork myself. The pork and beans was super tender, slow cooked, just the right seasoning. The tomato was very aggressive, cooked with some hot Italian cold cut. The bread was awesome, THICK sliced and grilled. Perfect. Our table was required for the next seating, so we spent 1.5 hours there – very enjoyable dinner. Not sure if we would repeat this though, we kind of missed a decent charcuterie plate.

Ro tro

Delicious and beautiful. Went here for an anniversary and it was amazing. There were some really loud guests with a loud young child with them that disturbed the room (as it is small). However, I recommend this place X100 to anyone. Perfect date spot, rustic interior and positive staff.

Ten Fifteen

The food was excellent as well as the service! Definitely going back!

micah rankin

Great food and atmosphere. Great place for a group to sit and socialize.

Ines Piccinino

Amazing

Michael Anderson

Small plates, Great Wine

Madison Myatt

I would eat here every day if I could afford to. Its definitely worth trying out .

Brian Van Der Haegen

Service and ambiance were excellent, which made our time there enjoyable. Great staff! However quite disappointed with the new menu. We ordered around 75% of the available dishes including the special and found ourselves confused by the food itself. There were some plates where the food was served cold when you wouldn't expect it to be which was off putting, and the choice of flavours were not appetizing. Also for being a wine bar we didn't find that the menu items would even pair well with wine and there was no recommendations on the menu for pairings. We were just told to look up at a chalk board to see what was available which was hard to see so we ended up not even having wine. We loved the old menu, hope you will bring it back!

fraser deacon

Used to be great

M R (Consumer Reporter)

Well selected drinks, knowledgeable staff. Make sure to try the desserts!

tom ford

Service + Food = Amazing! Yes come here. Let the people that know wine pairings better than you...guide you through the most pleasurable foodie experience. Subsequent Visit: Had a bit of a seating issue tonight (Mar31st). Hoping next time is better????.

Mark Fitzruzzi

I found this place a bit expensive but the food is absolutely first class. Nice decor and atmosphere too.

alan deaton

First of all, how dare they? I wont be able to enjoy anything else i eat for weeks in comparison to how perfect everything tasted here. and i consider myself a good cook. My 3 friends and i ordered one of everything, and then ordered more. there are no gimmicks here, just high quality ingredients used in smart ways that make every dish memorable and special. Desert felt truly homemade and comforting - not overly decadent or sickly sweet - just a perfect piece of apple cake. Amazing service, and great cocktails. Can't wait to try something from their wine list the next time i'm in. Victoria is so lucky to have this place.

Gabriel Mutch

Amazing! Had such a great time here with my family. Friendly staff, fantastic food, and a great atmosphere!

Shawn Jolly

Cozy, intimate and wonderful food.

DD DD

The location is good, but I did not like the food

Hanaa Saeed Sheikh

My favorite dateplace. Food is amazing and love all the wine choices.

Marc

Extremely pretentious, yet delicious

1488Alina

Their burger during covid times was unbelievable, I hope they continue this take-out burger idea for ever! So so good!

BCG Brad

Loud and dark, always crowded. We were ignored after we finally got our drinks and food and and spent most of the evening with a table full of empty glasses and dishes. The only thing remarkable about stage is the price, which seem to be enough to fool people into thinking this is a quality or classy place.

Don Peterson

Fantastic wine bar! The food is delicious and there are some unique choices. Highly recommend.

David and Rosemary Bayliffe

Hands down our favourite restaurant in town. Menu changes up occasionally, but the Brussels sprouts are epic, gnocchi and scallops are incredibly, and the peanut butter chocolate bar is arguably the best dessert in town. We're not drinkers, but that they've won awards for some of their cocktails is telling.

Tavia Bamford

Dinner

Sheldon Foisy

We were really looking forward to our night out at Stage after hearing such good things about it over the years. Unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. It didn’t start off well with no drinks menu or even suggestions from the server who seemed completely uninterested. The menu was pretty basic with choices like olives, bread and cheese as separate choices. Thankfully we chose the bread or else eating the foi gras (average) would have been difficult. The bavette was raw with a light sear making it incredibly chewy and tasteless/not edible. Pass. Bone marrow was meh. The saving grace was the “cabbage” which was actually flavourful ham and cabbage which was well cooked. We wish we would have ordered only multiples of this dish and avoided the rest of the menu. We left disappointed and hungry. We won’t be back.

Izzet Ojalvo

(Translated) tough (Original) Grea

Harris Ford

Tasty food. Would be a 5 if the place wasn't so LOUD. Don't go here if you want to talk to your partner!

Stacey L

Nice daily menu special, great cocktails in addition to a comprehensive wine list. Highly recommended the bone marrow or the banadet

Trena Shalene

Wine selection delightful. Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere and great food. Always a nice feeling to leave a restaurant excited for another visit..

Charlie Boyes

(Translated) Excellent restaurant. Tapas "on the check". The Brussels sprouts and the crisp chicken are downright fabulous ... Prices are honest for Victoria. (Original) Excellent resto. Tapas "sur la coche". Les choux de Bruxelle et le poulet croustillant sont carrément fabuleux... Les prix sont honnêtes pour Victoria.

Samantha McKenna-Currie

awesome vibe and wine selection.

Brianna C

What a unique and wonderful night. stage was an experience and a great one. Love the design and atmosphere, enjoyed the mysterious nature of the menu (staff are more than happy to help explain what items are). We had one of everything on the menu and zero regrets. Excellent time spent in a very cute neighborhood. Highly recommend.

Dom C

The food was unique, and tasty and in perfect portions. Love the concept of little shareable plates. You can tell the chef really takes pride in the food and putting together the right combinations of flavor. The customer service was exceptional as well. Cliff was awesome. Great energy, super knowledgeable about the menu and chose our wines based on what we were feeling for. Perfect matches. I also asked if they had bandaids for a blister I ended up with from my shoes, thinking maybe they just had some in a first aid kit. The owner actually went out to a nearby pharmacy and bought bandaids just to help me out. Super sweet and thoughtful. 15/10 recommend this place for a cozy and unique experience.

Mark Anthony Santos

Love this place.

Cameron Gordon

We had a rather large group and Sarah handled it beautifully. Small plates and drinks for 15 of us was efficiently handled with time to talk about the food and wine. I had a “pick your own charcuterie plate with a pork/duck pate and a triple blue cheese. First time I can say I got enough bread and crackers ????????. Followed closely by the halibut on a Kimchee potato pancake with asparagus and a sauce that was reddish but not tomatoe I don’t think. Finished with a few little donuts that you dip in caremel and creame Frais. Several others I would have liked to try. Will be back before summer ends

Garet Kay

I wanted to like Stage, I really did. I am admittedly, a fan of the old Stage (your Chicken Liver Parfait will forever live in my memory fondly :) , or the gnocchi, or the brussel sprouts ) , but was looking forward to seeing what the new owners and Chef had done to maintain the quality and reputation of what for me, was the best place in town. Overall the best description I can give is that the focus has moved from a dining adventure to "watering hole" . Specials written in crayon on the window to the servers not telling you what you are getting when they drop off the food, and the bar is full before the tables are, has shifted this dining pilgrimage to at best, another lackluster note in Victoria's vibrant and ever changing food scene. The food overall was "ok", but unremarkable. For me, when I taste something fantastic I want my dining partner to taste it and to share that little piece of gastronomic delight, but over the courses of we had, nothing made me want to share what I just had tasted. For the money spent, there are many many other choices in town that are better bang for buck, so unless you are going to the Theater and there's no room at the pub, perhaps elsewhere would be a better evening spent looking for that "ah ha" food moment.

Curtis Pelletier

Consistently a great experience. To anyone mourning the brussel sprouts, the cauliflower dish is a knock out. Well done.

Amanda Robins

Great place food is delicious Wonderful selection of wines and cocktails Must come

Katja Gordon

Great atmosphere. Expansive wine collection and light fare

Sean A

had a brilliant experience. trusted advise of the server and ordered all their recommendations and was not disappointed.

monty louis

Great service, charismatic staff, tasty food ????

Miles W

A place for well thought out tapas paired with a fantastic selection of wines.

Cary Chiu

Great service! Fantastic cocktails ????

Jessica Kirkwood

Good food. Made a reservations and were booted out after 1.5hrs. The food didn't come that quickly so I felt pretty rushed to eat and drink the expensive bottle of wine. Glad I tried it but a 3$ slice of bread and questionable service means I won't be back. I was willing to over look the other issues but being asked to leave on my birthday dinner was ridiculous.