Oak Bay Local

Food and drink in Oak Bay

Cafés, bakeries, delis, pubs and dinner spots. 27 places, with photos, hours and a map.

27 places

  • Two scoops of ice cream being served in a cone
    Food & drink

    Estevan Village

    49 Below Ice Cream

    Oak Bay scoop shop for a small batch ice cream maker, which also takes orders for custom ice cream cakes.

  • Exterior of the Oak Bay restaurant at dusk (alt: baan thai oak bay outside)
    Food & drink

    Cadboro Bay Road

    Baan Thai Wok & Bar

    Thai restaurant and bar on Cadboro Bay Road.

    In our restaurant guide: a late dinner on cadboro bay road

  • Sushi roll topped with roe and sauce (wide banner)
    Food & drink

    Oak Bay Village

    Bon Sushi

    Japanese and sushi restaurant on Hampshire Road in Oak Bay Village.

    In our restaurant guide: sushi to take home from the village

  • Beef burger with pickled beets and cheddar
    Food & drink

    West Oak Bay Avenue

    Deadbeetz Burgers

    Burger counter on Oak Bay Avenue whose signature burger uses house pickled beets; open daily for takeout and online orders.

  • Cafe front with a busy patio of yellow chairs
    Food & drink

    West Oak Bay Avenue

    Discovery Coffee Oak Bay

    Victoria coffee roaster's Oak Bay Avenue cafe, with a patio and doughnuts from Yonni's Doughnuts.

  • Diners sharing pizzas and plates on the patio
    Food & drink

    South Oak Bay

    FARO

    Italian restaurant and pizzeria at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel on Beach Drive.

    In our restaurant guide: pizza, a shared table, and a night out

  • Patio with orange umbrellas and the Liv Cafe & Bistro storefront sign
    Food & drink

    South Oak Bay

    Liv Café & Bistro

    Ingredient-driven café and bistro on St. Patrick Street in South Oak Bay.

    In our restaurant guide: a seasonal lunch, or dinner later in the week

  • Marina building seen across the water from the docks
    Food & drink

    South Oak Bay

    Marina Dockside Eatery

    Waterfront cafe at Oak Bay Marina serving coffee, sandwiches, paninis, soups, salads and gelato.

  • Restaurant front with gold Nohra Thai Kitchen sign and grey awning
    Food & drink

    Estevan Village

    Nohra Thai Kitchen

    Thai restaurant in Estevan Village.

    In our restaurant guide: a thai dinner worth making a reservation for

  • Plate of fish and chips with coleslaw and tartar sauce
    Food & drink

    Oak Bay Village

    Oak Bay Seafood

    Fish market and kitchen selling local fish, shellfish and smoked products, with gluten free fish and chips to eat in or take out.

  • Storefront on Oak Bay Avenue with awning, steps and red patio umbrellas
    Food & drink

    Oak Bay Village

    Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen

    Italian bakery and delicatessen serving bread, cheese, salumi, espresso, gelato and prepared foods.

    In our restaurant guide: a proper lunch, with something for later

  • Display case of pastries, quiche and sandwiches (wide crop)
    Food & drink

    Estevan Village

    Pure Vanilla Bakery & Cafe

    Estevan Village bakery and cafe making pastries, cakes, breakfast and lunch in house.

  • Victoria Creams in pink gingham wrappers with berries
    Food & drink

    Oak Bay Village

    Rogers' Chocolates Oak Bay

    Oak Bay shop for the Victoria chocolate maker known for Victoria Creams, selling boxed assortments, bars and gifts.

  • Grain salad topped with radish and dressing
    Food & drink

    Estevan Village

    Ruth & Dean

    Estevan Village cafe and bakery serving brunch, lunch, Monogram coffee, pastries and cakes by the slice or whole.

  • Pub exterior on Oak Bay Avenue with hanging flower baskets and greenery
    Food & drink

    Oak Bay Village

    The Penny Farthing

    Old English pub on Oak Bay Avenue in Oak Bay Village.

    In our restaurant guide: a pub lunch that turns into an afternoon

  • Two diners on the covered patio overlooking the ocean
    Food & drink

    South Oak Bay

    The Snug

    Oceanfront pub with West Coast food and seafood at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel.

    In our restaurant guide: lunch with the ocean doing half the work

  • Butcher holding a bone-in beef steak
    Food & drink

    Oak Bay Village

    The Village Butcher

    Whole animal butcher shop selling Vancouver Island raised meats, with cuts made to order on request.

  • Takeaway breakfast sandwiches and coffee from The Village Estevan
    Food & drink

    Estevan Village

    The Village Estevan

    Breakfast and brunch restaurant in Estevan Village.

    In our restaurant guide: brunch before a walk to willows

  • Street-front patio with string lights, planters and the Vis-a-Vis sign
    Food & drink

    Oak Bay Village

    Vis-à-Vis

    French-inspired bistro and wine bar on Oak Bay Avenue in Oak Bay Village.

    In our restaurant guide: a dinner that deserves a second glass

  • White and blue Willows Galley shopfront with OPEN sign and bench
    Food & drink

    Estevan Village

    Willows Galley

    Fish and chips shop in Estevan Village, near Willows Beach.

    In our restaurant guide: fish and chips near the beach

  • Mushroom toast pictured on Windsor Cafe's website
    Food & drink

    South Oak Bay

    Windsor Cafe

    Daytime cafe on Windsor Road with a changing seasonal menu.

    In our restaurant guide: a quieter lunch off the avenue

  • Food & drink

    Oak Bay Village

    COBS Bread Oak Bay

    Oak Bay Village branch of the COBS bakery chain, baking bread, buns, scones and pastries on site daily.

  • Food & drink

    Oak Bay Village

    Cork & Barrel Spirit Merchants

    Private liquor store in Athlone Court selling wine, craft beer and spirits, with tastings on Friday and Saturday afternoons.

  • Food & drink

    Oak Bay Village

    Fairway Market Oak Bay

    Grocery store in the Athlone Court building in Oak Bay Village, open 7am to 9pm every day.

  • Food & drink

    Estevan Village

    Liquor Plus Oak Bay

    Locally owned liquor store on Cadboro Bay Road near Estevan, selling wine, beer and spirits, open daily until 9pm.

  • Food & drink

    West Oak Bay Avenue

    Red Barn Market Oak Bay

    Locally owned grocery store on Oak Bay Avenue with produce, Island made products and a made to order sandwich bar.

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