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Eating and drinking
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Although clearly in Vancouver's culinary shadow, Victoria still has a plethora of
restaurants
, some extremely good, offering greater variety - and higher prices - than you'll find in most other BC towns.
Pubs
tend to be plastic mock-ups of their British equivalents, with one or two worthy exceptions, as do the numerous
cafes
that pander to Victoria's self-conscious afternoon-tea ritual. Good snacks and pastry shops abound, while at the other extreme there are budget-busting establishments if you want a one-off treat or a change from the standard Canadian menus that await you on much of the rest of the island. As a quick guide to the best,
Rebecca's
and
Dilettante's
are good for mid-priced lunch or dinners; the
Herald Street Cafe
or
Water Club
for a pricier but not exorbitant dinner.
Earl's
is part of a reliable mid-price chain, as is
Milestone's
, the latter giving you harbour views from some tables. The slightly wacky
Re-bar
serves what may well be the healthiest food and drinks in North America. Other useful information
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Canada,
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