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- DDavid ValentineVictoria •18 reviews5.0Dined todayGreat food and excellent service! Good value for dollar spent!More infoBoom + BattenPrice: Expensive• Northwest• Victoria•4.7
- DDe borahVancouver / British Columbia •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe food was great. Our group had no complaints. Our group was three and we hadn’t seen each other for 50 years so we did a lot of talking. Our server was patient and we sat for ages after our meal was finished and we were not rushed out . My friends had not been before and were very pleased with the choice.More infoGlo Restaurant + LoungePrice: Moderate• Northwest• Victoria•4.6
- AAndyVIPVancouver / British Columbia •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat restaurant with amazing views and staff Very quietMore infoVista 18 Restaurant + LoungePrice: Expensive• Northwest• Victoria•4.5
- SSheilaVancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoDinner was absolutely delicious as usual. Thank you Patrick for being so genuinely you!More infoThe Keg Steakhouse + Bar - SaanichPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Victoria•4.6
- SSaraSan Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews5.0Dined on 16 Feb 2025Fabulous food and wonderful view and excellent service!More infoDownriggersPrice: Expensive• Northwest• San Juan Islands•4.7
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If you can tear yourself away from the beautiful scenery long enough to eat, the restaurant scene in the San Juan Islands is well worth your time. The fresh seafood pulled from the Pacific Ocean each morning is an excellent option. Seafood restaurants regularly offer daily specials with the best and freshest options straight from the sea. Pair your entree with fresh and local produce, and each meal is an adventure. In addition to seafood, restaurants in the San Juan Islands include a wide variety of cuisines such as Caribbean, Italian, French, Asian, Mexican, and more. Pizza options include classic Italian pizza or New York-style pizza. Complete your meal with a cup of the gourmet coffee that Northwestern Washington is so well-known for.
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The most romantic restaurant in San Juan Islands is Downriggers
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