Reviews of Sedona Restaurant & Lounge (Restaurant)

Viktoria Kuzmina

Wanted to try something new tonight, stumbled upon this chic lounge. At first, I wasn’t sure about the smaller menu but OH MY GOD… every bite of the 3 different dishes were to die for. The service was absolutely incredible despite the staff shortage during COVID. I will be coming back this Sunday for their prime rib night.

Gerald Nunn

Top notch prime rib that is really well prepared. Yorkshire pudding that comes with the meal is excellent as well as the gravy. Will definitely be coming back, easily in my top two of prime rib meals I've had (and I've had a lot!)

Todd B

Upper scale dining at a very modern neighborhood operation with a fancy layout. We had their weekday breakfast which ranged from $12 to $22. The Classic Breakfast ($16) was very tasty with a chorizo patty, bacon, roasted potatoes, eggs how you like it, and sourdough bread. My wife had the Taco de Huevos Breakfast ($15) consisting of three tacos with very fresh toppings. The server brought a small pot of coffee ($7) to the table that provided for 4 cups. All in all, we were stuffed, the food was far better quality and presented than expected and it cost around $20 per person for a plate and coffee - prior to tip. We will definitely be back again.

Jeff Barnett

Great food, Great service and great surroundings. A small restaurant with a wonderful local vine excellent and tasty food and exceptionally good service. Highly recommended romantic dinner.

Anthony Dason

Comfortable, with great service but no Customer internet access

Emily Poisson

Great new cafe! Beautifully decorated and cozy. Service and food was on point. Can't wait to come back for dinner.

Arielle Guetta

Good food, great atmosphere

andrew alan Grant

Excellent esspresoo, and good looking in house pastries, pan au chochalote,danishes, and b fests.

Maycira Costa

The food is delicious. We had the steak bites and the Portobello burger both were 5 star quality! Would recomend this restaurant

Mark Engels

This space is aesthetically quite pleasing. Serving staff are very nice and welcoming. The menu is certainly appealing although somewhat pricey for what appears to be basic ingredients (not "local, organic, fair trade" and all that jazz). Coffee is supplied by Canterbury so don't expect much from the fine looking espresso equipment! Oddly, the typical Americano here is about a 5 ounce pour in an 8 ounce glass - not high to chase a snack with. The croissants did not l look good, a berry muffin was alright - a little dry, crunchy without enough berries. The Avocado Toast was excellent, and reasonably priced at $10. Open for the three meals of the day, we will to go back to try more. I'll choose from the extensive tea menu instead of having coffee...

Stephanie Babin

Just had dinner at Sedona Cafe and had a great experience! The decor is very welcoming and charming. Amazing wine , food and service. Chef is highly skilled and passionate about his food! Staff are extremely knowledgeable and make great recommendations. We will be back!

CeeJohanna

Meh. Victoria was having a deck-only moment, so it was hard to find a seat—which finally brought us to try Sedona. In fairness, we both only had the tuna tataki appie (with a strange, unappetizing gluggy slaw on the side). I wouldn’t order it again, even though it’s my fall-back at most places, most of the time, because it’s usually good (or good enough), and goes nicely with a glass of Prosecco (while my partner goes for the Bigger Plates). However, however, apart from the not-great tuna, the real sticking point was (is) the $12 per glass of on-tap Prosecco. On-tap Prosecco is just a bad idea at the best of times, to be avoided, but for that price point it’s just cheeky. So, Sedona—given the combination of indifferent service, a tinny vibe on the patio, and food-I-wouldn’t-come-back-for—is a “no.” At the moment.

Carla Beer-Carpenter

Great food and wine as well as excellent service!

Elizabeth BUCHAN-KIMMERLY

Just dropped in for coffee and pastry. Lovely service and pleasant space, that manages to be covid-compliant without being awkward. The breakfast (7am to 3pm) menu looks very interesting. We'll return for brunch soon.

Gord Affodil

A unique, fancy and friendly atmosphere. Open kitchen is a nice touch as the cooks/menu aren't limited and so you can see the flair and work they put into your food. And food was delicious to top it all off. Would definitely recommend.

S S

We had such an amazing experience here. The atmosphere is beautiful. The outdoor patio is warmed with fire torches and over head heaters. The owner was warm and welcoming along with all the staff. The food is absolutely delicious! Bold flavours, and refreshing. I can’t wait to visit again! Thank you for such a lovely experience!!

Alan Brown

A friend of ours mentioned that he was frequenting Sedona and invited us to come join him for Wednesday Wing Night. What a wonderful culinary experience! We are so happy to have found this little gem. We had the wings (full sized and baked) and added an order of Ribs. Honestly, there was little conversion during this great feast...the food was that good! Hard to talk when you are constantly trying to get the next bite in! Our Hostess/ Server, Yvonne, one of the owners, mentioned that she had just made some Sticky Toffee Pudding...if we were interested. Fantastic!!! Can't wait for Thursday Burger Night. Alan & Lisa Brown

Cowboy Jim Sinclair

We stopped in for supper on Thursday Dec. 16th and it was the opening night for their burger special. It was super flavorable and the side dishes were marvelous. Drink specials were very classy and superb customer service. Go see Yvonne & Mark for a great dining experience! You won't be disappointed.

Nicole Canuel

Very chic cute little spot that feels exclusive yet inviting. The fancy cocktails make me feel like a baller, the food was delicious and quickly made. A great place for a glamorous meal.

Heather Steffenson

Meal type

Virginia Jacklin

Small portions and high prices. Very chilly inside even though I wore a sweater, jeans and knee high boots. Friendly staff and nicely decorated. Still new and room to improve :)

Alex Putrenko

If I could give zero starts I would! Worst quality ingredients, poor execution and terrible portions! Service was good though. Advice to management: get proper cooks!

Tony Gibb

Great place for lunch and coffee. Looks like it might be good for a dinner. Only complaint was the too loud rock music being played. Love music but not at that level.

Kristy Vidal

Lovely dinner on their patio.

Williamjames Sarginson

Had lunch early dinner, we both had Sedona burgers, thick,juicy,delicious, choice of salad or wedge potatoes.

Kristen Kitt Celine

Service

Rob Richards

Service was prompt and friendly. Libations menu was quite varied, a nice thing to have many and good choices.

Victoria Cecchini

Great, loved the whole experience. To start with the interior is designed with incredible style and is very elegant. We were welcomed and served by James who was a truly top class waiter. Friendly, accommodating and professional at all times. Drew, the chef is incredibly talented. Every dish that we had was subtle in its flavours, harmonious created and beautifully presented. There was also no hint of 'annoyance' when I explained that I'm vegan and asked if the 'Vegetable board' could be made vegan. An immediate 'Yes', came from Drew. He then went on to prepare a really wonderful selection of beautifully crafted samples. Every bite was delicious. The wine selection is thoughtfully varied with many local wines as well as others from France, Italy and America. We got the impression that every aspect of this Cafe/Lounge has been thought out and it's super nice to have an elegant place where we can simply enjoy a glass of wine with tapas rather than an entire meal. A great addition to the neighbourhood and to Victoria. We'll definitely be going back soon and totally recommend it.

Garnet Brown

Loved the new menu. Definitely worth checking out. I like how some places get better in hard times.

Lucinda Jones

Dinner

Kirsty Brown

Dine in

Emily Fuller

We were so excited about this place opening since we live within walking distance but unfortunately we will never go again. We went one evening (it was quiet inside) just after they had opened with the plan of doing some work on our laptops while we waited for our food. As we walked in we were greeted by a very nice host who was about to walk us to our table but the owner or manager (lady with curly hair) came over and asked us what we were doing. We said we had plans to do some work while having a drink and waiting for our food. She said this was a "fine dining restaurant for people to have dinner". My boyfriend then offered to leave and she responded with "that would be great". We were absolutely shocked as was the host. I have never been treated so poorly in a restaurant before. I would also like to point out we were dressed appropriately and the restaurant was not busy at all. We walked past the restaurant a week later and they had put up a sign saying "no laptops". Needless to say we will never go back, which is too bad since were planning on being regulars. Honestly if you want fine dining (not that this place could be classified as that) go somewhere else in Oak Bay or downtown.

Amie Mouneimne

Loooove this place!! Run by amazing people who support local and fresh foods. The ambiance is modern and gorgeous. Service super friendly and fun. Highly recommend!

Michael Rhodes

Great ambiance. Food is great.

robert garry

Sedona Cafe is a new 50 seat restaurant with soaring ceilings, modern furniture and massive south facing windows making for a fresh, light filled dining experience. It is airy, spacious and virus cognizant using wood tone space separators. The menu is filled with delectable offerings ranging from breakfast bagels, coffee & croissants to dinner steak and wine. You can sit in the sun on the expansive deck with it's industrial strength heaters for those cooler days and nights. Sedona Cafe brings an au courant menu, modernity and style to the Oak Bay dining scene. Located at 2296 Cadboro Bay Road.

Melanie Potter

First time at Sedona - great experience! Kind, friendly staff and food was AMAZING. I’d highly recommend The Sedona Burger, it was the best burger I’ve had in a long time. Will definitely be coming back to try more from their menu!

DEC

Great locale and outdoor space but disappointing Covid protocols. Servers wear masks but owner/managers, who often help out servers when busy, do not wear masks and do not socially distance. When questioned about this, the response was that they were in and out of the kitchen so not realistic to wear masks.. Kitchen staff do not wear masks.

Melissa Pinfold

Nice spot. Great food.

Justin W

Had a fabulous dinner here - fresh, inventive fare, cooked perfectly. Excellent cocktails. Attentive and professional service. Will be coming back soon!

T. Orton

Great food and cocktails!

B Maree

What a terrific business in our community. Great food and service! Thank you for such a lovely experience.

Rémi Bourget

Have a drink, have lunch, have happy hour, have gourmet dinner, always had a good time, decent price !!!

Nelia Johnson

Met a friend here for coffee yesterday. The coffee and croissants were good, the service also. The outdoor heating is amazing...very toasty on a fall day.

David Stewart

Take a bow! We have dined on a cross section of their offerings and enjoyed great satisfaction, eating something that as soon as you are done you want to experience it immediately again. Staff is warm and friendly and always wants your dining experience to be a great one. Already can't wait to go back again and again!!

Lisa B

First time tonight.. the Gnocchi was SO good. My husband had the Sedona burger and we split the Tiramisu for dessert (divine). All home made. Server was great. We sat on the patio and it was pleasantly warm with their heaters (covid restrictions require patio). Overall it was perfect. We'll come again.

RL Nixon

I've been here three times now, haven't got the best impression. First visit I sat outside. The building doesn't overhang the patio, so you are exposed to the rain, and the heaters are far too high up to actually be warming. I got a regular drip coffee and it was acceptable, nothing special about the roast or brew. No big deal. Second visit they had a sign up asking people to not sit down with laptops. I get it, there's limited seating and you want to encourage people to sit down and eat food rather than just sipping coffee. But... it's a cafe and lounge. I ordered an Americano and it was served in a glass cup with no handle, so it was way too hot to handle. Again, no big deal... but weird to make an aesthetic choice that makes drinking the coffee difficult. Third visit I ordered a Turmeric latte and it was $6. I thought there would be a shot of espresso in it for that price, but it was just lukewarm steamed milk with a spoonful of turmeric in it. And not fancy whole milk like Avalon, or even Island Farms - it was boring 2% dairyland milk. They were very nice and put an espresso shot in at no extra charge, but I don't think I'll be going back. Nobody wants to pay $6 for dairyland milk with turmeric mixed in.

Kathy Simas

This new neighbourhood addition hits all the right bars, great food, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Covid safety measures in place, a fabulous mid-century modern decor.

Sean Fowlow

Very nice relaxing environment food was a 5 star for me. Only reason I gave it a 4 star was because the manager owner was cleaning the windows an banging chairs around us well were enjoying our breakfast. Next time skip that area untill no one is sitting at that table. ????????????????????????

Mary Bernard

I live close to Sedona and was excited to know a restaurant was opening near by. It is simply the best. Mary

Chris Eve

This is a brand new restaurant. We thought it was a coffee shop but they were pleased to see us and we will be back soon to sample the food menu. Open all day for breakfast, lunch and supper. The coffee was fabulous.

Lindsay Sampson

really great food, service was good too

Daniel Thalheimer

Loved it. Very nice staff. We had no reservations, however, they sat us at the bar, we were by ourselves. One of the nicest meals I ever had. A halibut dish. OMG, I think we are going again in a few days and enjoy the same dinner. The view's were awesome and the staff even better. I totally recommend you go.

Rachel Hansen

5 stars - amazing service, delicious food, and great drinks ! Love it.

Yuri Goldberg

I'd like to share a recent experience my partner had at Sedona. I have been to Sedona at least 10 times since moving into the building as I enjoy supporting local and have throughly enjoyed the food and drinks with friends and family. Despite the delicious food and drinks, my partner and I have continually experienced very poor customer service from one of the owners, Yvonne. Unfortunately, she comes across as very rude and standoffish. From a very recent experience, Yvonne was very confrontational to my partner's out-of-town guest who arrived first to the restaurant and was coming across as very angry that we wanted to enjoy a coffee/tea at 4:30pm (made a reso). Her message was clear from the beginning yet she proceeded to continually explain and raise her tone as to why we should not have made a reservation. While I understand and respect the owner's decision after having her explain it to us the first time, there was no need to repeatedly confront and raise her voice at us, especially while the restaurant was empty at the time except for two people who were sitting at the bar. Our plan was to enjoy a tea and a coffee and depart the restaurant before it got busy to ensure that guests who were planning to dine at the restaurant could do so. In fact, we gave up our reservation and sat at the next empty table. Unfortunately due to this confrontational experience with Yvonne, I do not plan to return with my friends and family anytime soon for a meal. It's unfortunate as I do enjoy the food and their bartender makes fantastic drinks.

Dina Anderson

Delicious selection, I had avocado toast. Portion not huge but perfectly adequate. Good service, comfortable surroundings. Clean & modern.

Karen Mittet

My husband and I moved to Victoria in December and stumbled upon Sedona while exploring the area. It has been a treasure of a find, such a beautiful dining experience, from the friendliness of the staff to the ambiance of the surroundings. The cuisine is exquisite, each dish individually prepared by the chef with attention to the smallest detail, and the flavors are divine. The cocktails are distinguished and intoxicating, it’s hard to stop at one. Sedona has become our favorite place to frequent on the weekend. Highly recommend ????.

dave dakers

Considering the pandemic atmosphere was great. Service and the food we had were reasonable. Definitely worth another visit.

Lindsay Foss

Food was good but I found it rather expensive for what I received.

Tim Quocksister

You have to have some compassion for any restaurant owner in this current climate. The owners have certainly taken a leap of faith to ensure their dream is a reality in our community. We are guilty of being foodies to the core! Not as picky on price as we are quality and service. We went there on Saturday for a few pre game cocktails and a charcuterie plate, we enjoyed the room, the drinks and the service. The 4 of us thought this could be a staple in the community. Tonight we took Date night to Sedona and shared 3 mains and 2 appetizers to give the menu a whirl. Halibut special- Nailed it! Chicken dinner- Nailed it! Burger- Nailed it! We had the steak bites and gnocchi to start, we were less blown away, discussed with James (great service) our lack of socks been blown off on the appetizers. I don’t think this was on deaf ears. All in all: Support this place. They are a part of our community and trying to make a go of things with 3/4 of their seats (revenue opportunities) taken from them. Prices are fair for food quantity and quality. I’d love to see them succeed, we will be back and so should you! Thanks Sedona team, you have brought us back twice and it won’t be the last. Best Tim & Jess

Marilyn Brown

Great food, beautiful venue!