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(
www.redfish-bluefish.com
;
1006 Wharf St; mains $6-20; 11:30am-7pm Mon-Thu, to 8pm Fri-
Sun)
On the waterfront boardwalk at the foot of Broughton St, this freight-container
takeout shack serves a loyal clientele who just can't get enough of its fresh-made sustain-
able seafood. Highlights like scallop tacones, wild salmon sandwiches, tempura battered
fish-and-chips and chunky Pacific Rim chowder all hit the spot. Find a waterfront perch
to enjoy your nosh, but watch for hovering seagull mobsters.
Hernandéz
MEXICAN$
(
www.hernandezcocina.com
;
735 Yates St; mains $5-8; noon-8pm; )
Fiendishly well hid-
den in an office-building lobby between Yates and View Sts, this Mexican hole-in-the-
wall is a local favorite. Vegetarian options abound, but the
huarache de pollo
- thick tor-
tilla with chicken - is legendary. Despite a recent expansion, there are never enough
peak-time tables, so consider taking your butcher-paper parcel to Beacon Hill Park for a
picnic. Cash only.
Jam Cafe
BREAKFAST$$$
(
www.jamcafevictoria.com
; 542 Herald St; mains $8-16; 8am-3pm)
The locals won't tell you
anything about this slightly off-the-beaten-path place. But that's not because they don't
know about it; it's because they don't want you to add to the line-ups for the best break-
fast in town. The delectable eggs-benny varieties are ever popular, but we also recom-
mend the amazing (and very naughty) chicken French toast. Victorians are passionate
about their brunches - it's their main social occasion - and this place is always humming.
Arrive off-peak: there are no reservations and waiting for a table is common.
Legislative Dining Room
WEST COAST$$$
( 250-387-3959;
www.leg.bc.ca
;
room 606, Parliament Buildings, 501 Belleville St; mains $9-15;
hours vary)
One of Victoria's best-kept dining secrets, the Parliament Buildings has its
own subsidized, old-school restaurant where MLAs (and the public) can drop by for a
silver-service menu of regional dishes, ranging from salmon salads to velvety steaks and
a BC-only wine list. Entry is via the security desk just inside the building's main entrance
(photo ID required).
John's Place
DINER$$$
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