South Island restaurants named among best in Canada

Once again, Victoria’s food scene is making a name for itself on the national stage.  

Yelp recently featured four South Island restaurants in its top 100 places to eat in Canada that embody what it means to live the west coast Island lifestyle. As chosen from community submissions from Canadian foodies, these restaurants embrace the rugged forest, the hearty ocean, and of course—Victoria’s brunch scene.   

Check out the restaurants that were named amongst the best in Canada.

Shirley Delicious 

Tucked away in the woods just past Sooke, Shirley Delicious cooks up lunch and baked goods in a cozy wooden cabin. Shirley Delicious scored the 36th ranking in the top 100, the highest score on the Island. A great place to stop by before or after going on an outdoor adventure at the nearby beaches and parks, the cafe is sure to warm you up with its soups, sandwiches, and frothy drinks. Shirley Delicious is currently participating in the Victoria Hot Chocolate Festival until Feb. 20 with a new hot cocoa featured each week. The cafe has previously featured on Yelp’s top 100 list, placing 19th in 2023 and 13th in 2021.