Restaurants to try in the Westshore this fall

Food and drinks worth the drive

Author

Amelia Acedo
September 25, 2024

Photo: Callisto / Website

Fall is officially here, and though we will miss the hot weather, there’s plenty to enjoy this season in the Westshore, including the food! While downtown Victoria has very good and well-known restaurants, head a little west to the Westshore and you’ll find some great spots to try. 

This elegant restaurant with views of the Olympic View Golf Club in Colwood is a hidden gem to many. Table Nineteen is a great setting for special occasions or even date night on Tuesdays when they run a special. The restaurant’s menu features casual plates, appetizers to share, a kids’ menu, and a big cocktail and wine selection. The restaurant also has friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. It is open for lunch and dinner daily. 

Address: 643 Latoria Rd., Colwood

Although not a restaurant, Bilston Creek Farm hosts many events throughout the year. Glenrosa Farm will be hosting a pizza pop-up this Sunday and some weekends in October for Halloween. Chef David Tozer, who has honed his artisanal pizza craft for over a decade, will be using Bilston Creek Farm’s custom built outdoor wood fired pizza oven to make Napoletana-style pizza. You can pre-order pizzas through Bilston Creek Farm’s website.

Aside from these pop-ups, the farm has fire pits you can book and they provide a well-stocked fire, roasting sticks, and a complimentary classic s’mores kit. Each one-hour booking includes a private tent with a fire pit and space for up to six guests. Hot dog kits with condiments for fire roasting are available for purchase in the store, beef and vegetarian.

Address: 4185 Metchosin Rd., Metchosin

Jones Bar-B-Que is a local favourite, having first opened its door in 2016 in Cook Street and opening a location in Langford in 2022. Jones Bar-B-Que is a true Southern BBQ experience, bringing the flavours and techniques from Texas to Vancouver Island. Their menu includes popular BBQ plates like brisket, pork ribs, sausage, and chicken, with sides like cornbread, slaw, tater tots, and fries. The large menu includes other options like pulled pork poutine, tacos, sandwiches, and more. The restaurant emphasizes freshness by serving meats until they run out each day. They also serve an all-day brunch featuring options like brisket breakfast sandwiches and waffles.

Address: 731 Goldstream Ave., Langford

A favourite for sushi lovers, Sushi Langford provides a wide range of fresh sushi rolls, specialty rolls, sashimi, and Japanese-inspired dishes. The friendly service and consistent quality make it a go-to spot for Japanese cuisine in Langford. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, and  customers can dine in or order for pick-up.

Address: 2455 Millstream Rd., Langford

A contemporary pizzeria offering a variety of Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas, appetizers, salads, plus patio seating. Their traditional thin-crust pizzas are delicious and the variety to choose from is big, with options to choose from with white sauce, pesto, and red sauce. The atmosphere is casual, cozy, and lively, and the friendly service makes it a great spot for families, groups of friends, and pizza lovers. They have a gluten-free menu and accommodate dietary restrictions. You can dine in at the restaurant, order for pick-up, or order for delivery.

Address: 2401 Millstream Rd. Unit 101-B, Langford

House of Boateng in Langford serves brunch dishes with a West African and Caribbean twist, led by renowned chef Castro Boateng. The menu is a fusion of international flavours with local ingredients, offering dishes like sweet yam bennies, fried plantains, and huevos rancheros, making their dishes very unique and different from what we are used to in the Victoria food scene. They offer vegan and gluten-free options.

The space is not too big but it can accommodate big groups and the wait for a table is not too long. The atmosphere is welcoming and the service is great.

Address: 2854 Peatt Rd., Langford

Located in the Westin Bear Mountain Resort & Spa and renovated in 2022, Callisto, an elegant restaurant with beautiful views of Bear Mountain and its golf course, serves Pacific Northwest fare and handcrafted cocktails in a modern luxury interior.

The kitchen teams curates the restaurant menus to reflect fine European cuisine with a local Pacific Northwest flare to represent the West Coast and offer a familiar but new dining experience. There is an in-house sommelier who carefully selects wines and creates handcrafted cocktails to complement the dining experience. They offer breakfast, brunch, lunch, happy hour, and dinner, and the restaurant hosts many events throughout the year: Friday night flights, wine dinners, live music, and more.

Address: 1999 Country Club Way, Langford

Rhino Coffee House has two locations in the Westshore. The coffee house is welcoming, with a lounge atmosphere, filled with locals enjoying meals, sipping coffees, and typing away on laptops. Both the coffee and food at Rhino have been garnering praise since opening. The coffee is freshly roasted and delivered regularly from Tofino, and all the food and donuts are made in house daily. For coffee, the dark roast bean is a favourite of many, and if you are looking for something different, the matcha chai latte is a great option. And when it comes to food, the maple bacon donut or the apple fritter are great, and the famous “Bronut” breakfast sandwich for breakfast or lunch is a favourite.

Address:
2840 Peatt Rd. Unit 111, Langford
2990 Irwin Rd. Unit 102, Langford