Finally, the time has come: indoor dining is back in BC. You can now enjoy tasty bites, cold beers, and craft cocktails inside at your favourite restaurants. It’s more essential now than ever to support Victoria’s fabulous restaurant industry, so in celebration of BC’s reopening plan, we have put together a list of five restaurants you can visit now:

Rain Dogs Wine Bar

Located in Chinatown, Rain Dogs Wine Bar presents crafted small plates to pair with a specially curated wine selection and whisky list. If you love wine tasting, broaden your palate, and explore new wines with Rain Dogs’ Wine Flights. Enjoy a stylish interior design and Rain Dogs’ new patio seating options.

raindogswinebar.com@raindogswinebar590 Fisgard St., Victoria

E: Né Raw Food Sake Bar

Calling all Japanese food and Sake lovers— E: Né Raw Food Sake Bar is back. Try fresh Japanese seafood dishes, fish specials, local oysters, and Canada’s largest Sake selection. E: Né Raw Food Sake Bar is open from 3pm to 10pm, Thursday to Monday, for indoor dining and patio seating.

nuboene.com@enerawfoodsakebar737 Pandora Ave., Victoria

Sult Pierogi Bar

Sult Pierogi Bar takes inspiration from the diversity of Canada. This gourmet pierogi bar presents a European classic with a creative spin. Enjoy a unique menu of pierogi and sausage dishes inspired by flavours from around the world.

sultpierogibar.com@sultpierogibar609 Yates St., Victoria

Tug Eatery

Take in the bustling sights and sounds of Victoria’s Inner Harbour at Tug Eatery. Tug Eatery focuses on working with local suppliers to present tasty cocktails, cold craft beer, and classic Canadian dishes. Tug Eatery is finally open and ready to host you on their harbourfront patio or for indoor seating this summer.

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Tug Eatery@tugeatery100, 407 Swift St., Victoria

Sizzling Tandoor

Satisfy your craving for authentic Indian cuisine with Sizzling Tandoor’s versatile menu that features family recipes and all-natural ingredients. Visit any of Sizzling Tandoor’s three locations in greater Victoria for their daily (12pm to 3pm) lunch buffet for $14.50 per person or their daily happy hour (3pm to 6pm).

Sizzling Tandoor@sizzlingtandoor_Various Locations:637 Johnson St., Victoria3600 Uptown Blvd., Victoria129, 2955 Phipps Rd., Victoria

More recommendations on this podcast episode with Capital Daily: Victoria’s Best Restaurant Experiences for the SummerEnjoy dining in at your favourite restaurant!

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