Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio

4.4 (1464)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

680 Montreal Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1Z8

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Aura plays with fresh local ingredients through global inspiration, crafting flavours and experiences to take you further. Beyond the backdrop of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Aura is an adventure into bold tastes and beautiful platings. Follow your curiosity through a curated wine list or splash into cocktails featuring BC’s finest spirit producers. Whether an evening out, a quick bite after work, or a relaxing patio afternoon taking in the views, let Aura be your journey to something spectacular.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Global, International, Fusion / Eclectic, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(250) 414-6739
Website
http://www.aurarestaurant.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Ken Nakano
Private party facilities
We offer a small private dining space for groups of up to 10 people.

Location
680 Montreal Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1Z8
Neighborhood
Victoria
Cross street
Belleville St.
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Point BreakfastCA$23.00
two eggs, choice of bacon, country ham, chicken/pork sausage, roasted tomato, crispy hashbrowns, choice of toast
Continental CA$21.00
choice of one freshly baked breakfast pastry, fresh sliced fruit, vanilla yogurt + granola parfait
Classic BennyCA$23.00
two poached eggs, back bacon, house baked English muffin, hollandaise, crispy hashbrowns
Avocado ToastCA$23.00
two poached eggs, cilantro-lime crema, pickled onions, roasted tomato, crispy hashbrowns
Steel Cut OatsCA$16.00
strawberry-rhubarb compote, almond + maple granola, vanilla mascarpone
Fruit PlateCA$14.00
selection of fresh fruit + berries
Garden BennyCA$23.00
two poached eggs, grilled kale, portobello mushrooms, hollandaise, roasted tomato, crispy hashbrowns
Aura BennyCA$24.00
prawn + smoked salmon okonomiyaki, two poached eggs, kimchi hollandaise, seaweed salad, bonito flakes, crispy hashbrowns
Buttermilk WaffleCA$24.00
soft cream, peach preserve, pistachio butter + crunch
West Coast OmeletCA$24.00
smoked salmon, fresh herbs, goat cheese, lemon zest, roasted tomato, crispy hashbrowns, choice of toast
Garden Omelet CA$23.00
garden vegetables, mushrooms, green onions, aged BC cheddar, roasted tomato, crispy hashbrowns, choice of toast
Braised Beef HashCA$24.00
two poached eggs, crispy potato, roasted mushrooms, green onion, spinach, hollandaise, choice of toast

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio.

4.4

(1464)

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
3.0Value

Noise • Moderate

1,464 Reviews

M
Mike
Vancouver40 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The chef is world class. Ambience, like the service, is world class. Amazing dinner.
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Marc
Victoria5 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall experience was excellent given location of restaurant with beautiful views of Inn-Harbour. Aura would benefit if presenting more options for vegetarian dishes.
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Courtney
New Orleans11 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I've traveled to Victoria for decades and have skipped over Auta-not paying much attention to a hotel restaurant. I was so surprised that the food was absolutely fantastic. Skip the cocktail. We ordered 4 different drinks and didn't finish even one. The drinks don't match up up the food at all, but wine would be a smart option to accompany your dinner.
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Marie
Vancouver1 review
4.0
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the quiet setting and beautiful view of the harbor. On both occasions (dinner and breakfast) the food was not quite as described in the menu. We heard other diners also surprised by their food. Everything was tasty, but be sure to question your waitstaff about the description of the food.
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Lynne Gold
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Innovative menu. Had Halibut - perfectly cooked in wonderful broth. Also, wonderful desserts! Wait staff - Liam, attentive, friendly & efficient. Kitchen also fast! Going back again for lunch!
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Rita
Vancouver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I took my 94 year old mother for a special dinner. We were sat at a beautiful table overlooking the Empress. The hostess was very helpful getting my mother into her chair. The waiter took a while to attend to us but was helpful choosing a glorious BC white wine that I was not familiar with. Neither of us had seafood, which we should have had as it is always so good. I had a salad with tofu added. The tofu was not well seasoned. My mother had the farm chicken which was melt in your mouth delicious. Deserts to die for! It took a very long time to get our food which was difficult for a 9 year old. Neither our wine glass nor our water glass was ever refilled, which is always a nice touch.
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Nathan
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, absolutely outstanding food and service. Our waiter even provided a suggestion on dessert that was absolutely brilliant. This has long been a favorite of ours, and we most certainly will be returning.
Aura Waterfront Restaurant + PatioResponded on October 23, 2024
Dear Nathan, Thank you for your kind words! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed both the food and service, especially the dessert recommendation. It's always a pleasure to have you dine with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Joe
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Liam and Colby and rest of Aura crew are so nice and know how to make eating at Aura a true experience.
Aura Waterfront Restaurant + PatioResponded on October 23, 2024
Dear Joe, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed your dining experience with us, and I'll be sure to share your positive feedback with Liam and Colby. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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Gerald
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and our server, Kain was awesome!🤩
Aura Waterfront Restaurant + PatioResponded on October 23, 2024
Dear Gerald, Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback! I'll be sure to share your kind words with Kain. We hope to see you again soon!
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Kemal
Munich2 reviews
2.0
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Sublime food. But very poor service. A mouse was running from the entrance to the restaurant’ interior without any reaction or consequences from the personnel’side. On top of it, we were asked to leave the table at around 9:30pm although the restaurant was open till 10pm and there were many free tables available at that time. No customer-friendliness at all!
Aura Waterfront Restaurant + PatioResponded on October 23, 2024
Dear Kemal, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're deeply sorry for the issues you encountered during your visit. This falls far short of the standards we strive for, and we’ll be addressing these matters with our team immediately. We appreciate your comments and will use them to improve, as guest experience is our top priority.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Global, International, Fusion / Eclectic, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(250) 414-6739
Website
http://www.aurarestaurant.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Ken Nakano
Private party facilities
We offer a small private dining space for groups of up to 10 people.

Location
680 Montreal Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1Z8
Neighborhood
Victoria
Cross street
Belleville St.
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Menu

Breakfast Menu

Point BreakfastCA$23.00

Continental CA$21.00

Classic BennyCA$23.00

Avocado ToastCA$23.00

Steel Cut OatsCA$16.00

Fruit PlateCA$14.00

Garden BennyCA$23.00

Aura BennyCA$24.00

Buttermilk WaffleCA$24.00

West Coast OmeletCA$24.00

Garden Omelet CA$23.00

Braised Beef HashCA$24.00

Reviews

Additional information

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