Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel Reviews List
Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
The Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel is proud to present the renowned Blue Crab & Grill. Frommer's International Guide calls the Blue Crab Bar & Grill, the "best seafood spot in Victoria". The Zagat Survey says "Romantics in search of a good place to hide should sneak over to this intimate, downtown Pacific gem, where the fish is as fabulous as the view". The Blue Crab Bar & Grill has earned a reputation for excellence in seafood and West Coast Cuisine. The daily chalkboard specials take advantage of the local catches for the freshest of ingredients.
Winner of the 2005 People's Choice Award and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2003 to 2009, the Blue Crab Bar & Grill offers a wide selection of Vancouver Island, BC, Pacific Northwest, and new world wines, including a selection of both favourites and hard to find wines.
The lounge and restaurant area both enjoy great views of the harbor.
"The view here is breathtaking!! I would definitely recommend dining here. I had the Seared Tuna to start. It was awkward to eat but the creme fraiche was so good and the greens were fresh. For dinner we had Dungeness crab. The crab was huge and fresh. I spent a lot of time cracking & digging but it was worth it! The seasoning on the roasted potatoes is delicious. Finally, we had the Chocolate Lovers and Creme Brulee. The chocolate lovers was flourless chocolate cake with gelato, caramel and salted pecans. Super yummy. The creme brulee was done perfectly, the shell was crunchy and the creme was the perfect consistency. Our server was quite attentive until the end of the night but I understand since we were there for 3 hrs."
Dined on 6/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
"Best recommendation given in a 5 days worth of dinners! A GF friendly place. Nice walk to and from the hub of Victoria!"
Dined on 6/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
"Very disappointed in the ambience. The pictures online made it look alot nicer than it actually was. It turned out to be just another run of the mill restaurant in a hotel. The food was OK but nothing great for the price we paid. The view was nice and the service was great."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 4 for Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
"Beautiful view and fabulous service. Unfortunately the halibut was undercooked for one of the diners and she had to wait 10 minutes for another serving. The second serving was cooked fully but by that time everyone else was mostly done their dinner so it somewhat ruined the meal. They did discount the halibut 30% which is okay but I would think they would have comp'd the entire plate."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 5 for Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
"Awesome view but felt a little boardroom in terms of ambiance, and decor. Our meal was alright but nothing special. Good location if you are staying in the hotel but felt we could have found something a bit more interesting of we had gone into downtown."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view
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Review 7 for Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
"The hostess was very attentive in seating us and offering us 2 beautiful viewing areas. Thank you
My girlfriend is staying in the area and has not booked a hotel. Are there any specials I might suggest to her at the hotel and resturant?
Thank you
Valerie 604-868-0517"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)5/5
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/02/2013
Food
(Outstanding)5/5
Service
(Outstanding)5/5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)5/5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had the $30 prix fixe menu, and were delighted with the tastes and the portion size. So much food just with our onion soup appetizer, salmon entree and bread pudding dessert that I didn't eat for 24 hours after. Beautiful presentation, and beautiful view of the harbor. The server was efficient, attentive and friendly. I would highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 10 for Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
"We enjoyed the meal. It took a bit after we were seated to get our menu. The total dining experience was over 2 hours. So, make sure you have the time to wait. And while you are waiting, you can watch the sea planes come and go. The food tasted very good!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 11 for Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
"Incredible scenery and ambiance. Great service. Reasonably priced. Go on a Sunday to take advantage of all of the weekly drink specials. Ceasers were awesome!!"
Dined on 14/04/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 13 for Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
"Lovely restaurant with an excellent menu and fantastic views over the harbour, I will go again"
Dined on 13/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 14 for Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
"The food was really good! I had the ahi tuna and it was seared perfectly! The service was great; very friendly. And the view can not getting any better; beautiful!"
Dined on 05/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
"The staff were great! Friendly and professional providing attentive service in a relaxed fashion which contributed to the overall enjoyment of our Easter brunch."
Dined on 31/03/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
"Overall, the dining experience was good but not nearly as special as we were expecting. The wait staff were extremely helpful but their service was limited by a "communication glitch" in the kitchen that led to a one-hour delay in serving a simple croissant-based dessert. Why? Because someone had forgotten to order the vanilla ice cream. Aside from that, the signature crab cakes were divine but the Dungeness crab (we assumed this would also be a signature dish, hence the name of the restaurant), was bland and somewhat stringy. Again, this may have been due to an ordering glitch but it was disappointing. On a higher note, the view was unparalleled and the background noise, apart from the periodic screams of an infant, was minimal."
Dined on 22/03/2013
2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 21 for Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
"The food was fantastic and was a great value for the quality. The staff is very friendly and professional. I plan on going back when I return to Victoria."
Dined on 16/03/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
"The experience was incredible, the menu is very simple and tasty. The service was always on time, and the ambiance was prefect. All the restaurant has this view to the bay, so watching the night fall while dining is a nice complement.I will definitely go back."
Dined on 15/03/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 25 for Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
"Food was great, so was the service. We used a coupon to visit hotel and restaurant - and we are not disappointed. The ambiance was great and attention to detail was positive. The portions were generous and quality above average. We had breakfast the following morning and service and food quality were equally good. Overall a good place for good food and a decent price!!! well done..!!!"
Dined on 08/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 26 for Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
"First time there, but certainly not the last. Anytime the view would be spectacular, during the day for boat and plane watching, early evening for a sunset or late night for the reflections on the water. We selected the Dine Around Menu and was pleasantly surprised to see all the items on their regular menu as well. Usually a good sign of expectional food, 'cause they make it everyday ... and they didn't disappoint."
Dined on 09/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, scenic view
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Review 27 for Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
"Eye-catching harbour views enhance the dining experience of this downtown fine dining destination. Warm, knowledgeable wait staff provide top-shelf table service."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 29 for Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
"We had the Valentine Special menu, and the food was outstanding. Artfully presented, and perfectly cooked seafood, shellfish, tenderloin. Topped off with a tasting tray of 4 excellent deserts. Heaven!"
Dined on 16/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 30 for Blue Crab Bar & Grill - Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel
"My husband and I had a post-Valentine's Day lunch. The atmosphere was relaxing and comfortable. We had a table by the window with a wonderful view of the Harbour. Great service and the food was delicious."
Dined on 15/02/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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