Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge

4.5 (2320)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 1B2

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Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge

4.5

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Victoria

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Charming

Serving Canadian Regional Cuisine, Vista 18 complements it's 18th floor views of Victoria's inner harbour and Juan de Fuca Strait with a locally inspired menu focusing on sustainable and fresh ingredients. Our versatile wine list and knowledgeable staff will help you choose the perfect wine to pair with your dinner while you enjoy the sights in our contemporary dining room.

Open for breakfast, happy hour & dinner 7 days a week. Reservations are always recommended to ensure the opportunity to see all of beautiful Victoria and the surrounding area. For reservations of groups over 6+, please give us a call!

Additionally, our lounge is open 7 days a week (with happy hour offered daily) and is non-reservable. Seating in our lounge is based on a first come, first serve basis.

We look forward to you joining us and we can't wait to serve you!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Northwest, Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(250) 382-9258
Website
http://www.vista18.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Brett Yamashiro
Catering
Vista 18 supplies in house catering to all of our meeting room and event programs.
Private party facilities
Our "Harbour Room" provides sweeping views of Victoria's inner harbour and the Olympic Peninsula. We can accommodate groups from 12 to 45. Please go to https://vista18.com/reservations/ and fill out the "Group Inquiry Form" at the base of the page and a member of our sales team will be in touch!

Location
740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 1B2
Area
Victoria
Cross street
Fairfield Rd
Parking Details
Complimentary parking is provided based on availability. Please acquire a parking pass at our front desk in the hotel lobby.
Public transport
1/2 block from Vista 18 is Douglas Street which is one of the main routes for our transit system. Some of the main routes with stops here are 1, 2, 2A, 4, 7, 7N, 21, 27, 28, 30, 31, 70 and 75. For full details, please visit www.bctransit.com.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Concierge
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Vista BreakfastCAD 19.00
two eggs any style, bacon, ham or sausage, breakfast potatoes, toast
- side hollandaiseCAD 3.00
Belgian WaffleCAD 17.00
nutmeg butter, fruit compote, whipped cream
The StackCAD 17.00
nutmeg butter, fruit compote, whipped cream
Mount Baker BreakfastCAD 24.00
two eggs any style, bacon, grilled ham steak, mini pancakes with fruit compote, breakfast potatoes
Traditional Benny
toasted english muffin, back bacon, poached egg(s), hollandaise, breakfast potatoes
- HalfCAD 15.00
- FullCAD 19.00
Artichoke + Spinach Benny
toasted buttermilk biscuit, poached egg(s), avocado hollandaise, beet chips, breakfast potatoes
- HalfCAD 16.00
- FullCAD 20.00
Smoked Salmon Benny
toasted english muffin, poached egg(s), hollandaise, pickled onions, capers, breakfast potatoes
- HalfCAD 19.00
- FullCAD 24.00

Brunch

Granola ParfaitCAD 15.00
house made granola, vanilla bean yogurt, fresh fruit
Vista Avocado ToastCAD 21.00
artisan sourdough, smashed avocado, pickled onions, bruschetta, poached eggs
Garden OmeletteCAD 22.00
basil pesto, cheese, mushrooms, breakfast potatoes, toast
Fried Chicken & WafflesCAD 28.00
tonkatsu bbq sauce, fennel slaw, two sunny side eggs, breakfast potatoes
House Smoked Pork Belly HashCAD 25.00
two sunny side eggs, caramelized onions, charred portobellos, kale
Steak + EggsCAD 36.00
6oz striploin, two sunny side eggs, breakfast potatoes, chimichurri
Local Organic GreensCAD 17.00
compressed apples, maple pepitas, aged cheddar, apple shallot vinaigrette

Additions

Grilled Portobello MushroomCAD 9.00
Chicken BreastCAD 14.00
Sockeye SalmonCAD 18.00

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge.

4.5

(2320)

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Victoria
Good for business meals
Victoria
Gluten-free-friendly
Victoria
Great for fine wines
Victoria
Romantic
Victoria
Great for scenic views
Victoria
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge offers "amazing views" of Victoria's cityscape and harbor, making it perfect for special occasions. Diners praise the "excellent service" and diverse menu options. While some find the ambiance lacking, others rave about the "fantastic food" and "outstanding experiences," especially during sunset. Expect a memorable visit!

2,320 Reviews

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JOAN
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the Vista Burger and fries, followed by chocolate machiatto. Was all delicious. Our server Michelle was wonderful. The view was absolutely spectacular.
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Tennelle
Calgary / Southern Alberta8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, our best meal in Victoria, highly recommend trying the halibut! Food, drinks and ambience were so amazing, with great views! Delicious!
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Lesley
Las Vegas1 review
2.0
Dined on 29 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Our food was very disappointing. My roast chicken felt like it had been microwaved from frozen- very little flavour and dry; the "risotto" was bland and an odd texture - I actually asked the server what it was; the vegetables were over-cooked and tasteless. Also, though the restaurant was virtually empty and we had a reservation, we were seated on the city-facing side rather than given a table on the side with a harbour and mountain view. All of this was in stark contrast to our last visit so we were very surprised.
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Barbara
Vancouver / British Columbia8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Vista 18 has the best view in the city, excellent service and an interesting menu, well prepared. This is one of our favourite places to go for a special night out.
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Robert
Montreal / Quebec9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Steak was a good deal, but ordered rare and was more like medium. The rest was fine but the 'calamari oyster mushrooms" were heavy deep fried nuggets with not much taste of oyster mushrooms. I have had better here.
Vista 18 Restaurant + LoungeResponded 5 days ago
Hi Robert, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the value of the steak, but we're sorry it was not prepared to your requested doneness. We also appreciate your comments regarding the calamari oyster mushrooms and understand they did not meet your expectations. We will be sharing your feedback with our kitchen team to review both the preparation and consistency of these dishes. Thank you for your continued support, and we hope your next visit is a better experience. Warm Regards, Vista 18 Management
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Karyn
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 21 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Steak was overcooked and quite tough. Vegetables were bland and plating was weak for a fine dining restaurant. We are also both experiencing gastrointestinal issues all morning so haven’t been able to Leave our hotel room. Service was good and ambience was nice, but would have more ambience with candles or Lamps in the tables.
Vista 18 Restaurant + LoungeResponded 5 days ago
Hi Karyn, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the service and ambience, but we're sorry to hear that the food did not meet expectations, particularly the steak and vegetables. We are also concerned to hear that you and your guest have been experiencing gastrointestinal issues following your visit. We take these concerns seriously and would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly to learn more about your experience. Please reach out to our management team so we can discuss this further. We also appreciate your suggestions regarding the table lighting and will keep them in mind as we look at ways to enhance the dining atmosphere. Warm Regards, Vista 18 Management
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Lily Gold
Vancouver / British Columbia28 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good but we asked for 3 extra potatoes and we received 4 half s of baby potatoes and was charged $ 8 for it and for added prawns we paid $ 10. Just ridiculous.
Vista 18 Restaurant + LoungeResponded 5 days ago
Hi Lily, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, but we're sorry to hear you were disappointed with the portion size and pricing of the additional potatoes and prawns. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and understand your concerns regarding the value received. Your comments will be shared with our management team for review. Warm Regards, Vista 18 Management
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Aidan
Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was all delicious but the chicken was especially good. Loved the window seat views with a sunset. The noise level was perfect. Great date night spot.
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Ruth
Vancouver / British Columbia7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great views dinner and service. We always have a great dinner here.
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Mike
Las Vegas20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience at Vista 18 for dinner was exceptional!!! Everything from the appetizers to entrees and wine selection was outstanding
Vista 18 Restaurant + LoungeResponded on 18 October 2026
Hello Mike, thank you for dinning with us, and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your meal, and the service. We look forward to having you back in our doors for another meal soon.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Northwest, Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(250) 382-9258
Website
http://www.vista18.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Brett Yamashiro
Catering
Vista 18 supplies in house catering to all of our meeting room and event programs.
Private party facilities
Our "Harbour Room" provides sweeping views of Victoria's inner harbour and the Olympic Peninsula. We can accommodate groups from 12 to 45. Please go to https://vista18.com/reservations/ and fill out the "Group Inquiry Form" at the base of the page and a member of our sales team will be in touch!

Location
740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 1B2
Area
Victoria
Cross street
Fairfield Rd
Parking Details
Complimentary parking is provided based on availability. Please acquire a parking pass at our front desk in the hotel lobby.
Public transport
1/2 block from Vista 18 is Douglas Street which is one of the main routes for our transit system. Some of the main routes with stops here are 1, 2, 2A, 4, 7, 7N, 21, 27, 28, 30, 31, 70 and 75. For full details, please visit www.bctransit.com.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Guests commonly describe portions as generous, several reviews say they left comfortably full after their meals.

Yes, Vista 18's 18th‑floor harbour views, thoughtful wine list, and multiple positive anniversary and celebration visits make it a warm choice for a special evening.

Yes, the menu includes vegetarian plates like Charred Portobella and salads such as Local Organic Greens, and reviewers note the menu offers many gluten‑free options.

Smart casual, aim for polished but relaxed attire; many guests do dress up a touch for special occasions like anniversaries or Valentine's Day.

Sunday mornings are a lovely choice, guests specifically praise the Sunday breakfast/brunch and the Sunday breakfast buffet with spectacular harbour views.

Vista 18 is especially lovely for breakfast, guests frequently praise its breakfast and harbour views, and for sunset aim for early dinner (around 7:00–7:30) to catch the sky from a window table.

Yes, Vista 18 is family-friendly, with a dedicated Kid's Breakfast Menu and multiple guests reporting enjoyable family breakfasts and brunches with great views.

Reservations are recommended, and for parties of more than six the restaurant asks you to call when booking.

The Vista Breakfast is a recurring favourite, guests repeatedly praise the classic Vista Breakfast (two eggs, breakfast potatoes and toast) on the current breakfast menu.

Yes, Vista 18 offers a daily happy hour (posted as 3:30–6:00) and the lounge is first-come, first-served during that time, a moment many guests enjoy for drinks and small bites.

Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge is open: Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am; Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:30 pm. Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:00 pm. Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm. Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm; Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm.

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Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge

4.5

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Victoria

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 18 times today

Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge

Make a booking

Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Classics

Vista BreakfastCAD 19.00

Belgian WaffleCAD 17.00

The StackCAD 17.00

Mount Baker BreakfastCAD 24.00

Traditional Benny

Artichoke + Spinach Benny

Smoked Salmon Benny

Brunch

Granola ParfaitCAD 15.00

Vista Avocado ToastCAD 21.00

Garden OmeletteCAD 22.00

Fried Chicken & WafflesCAD 28.00

House Smoked Pork Belly HashCAD 25.00

Steak + EggsCAD 36.00

Local Organic GreensCAD 17.00

Additions

Grilled Portobello MushroomCAD 9.00

Chicken BreastCAD 14.00

Sockeye SalmonCAD 18.00

Loved For

Review summary

Additional information

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