Vancouver Island Library Staff Conference -- local information

Voted the Best Restaurant in Victoria for Thai Food for 2013, Baan Thai offers a unique and diverse selection of classic Thai dishes. Located at 1117 Blanshard St. Phone: 250-383-0050

Consistently gets high ratings on Yelp, Zomato, and TripAdvisor. Located at: 604 Broughton St. Phone: 250-383-3234

Offering a taste of authentic Vietnamese cuisine and fresh delicacies with traditional recipes and gluten free options from Vietnam. Located at 1010 Langley Street. Phone: 250-386-1412

At Szechuan Restaurant, we want to provide our customers with a Szechuan experience. Our chefs have mastered the Szechuan style of cooking, bringing our customers the most tasty cuisines for Chinese cookery. The recipes are from many traditional dishes, which appeals to both Western and Eastern tastes. 853 Caledonia Ave. by "Save on Foods" Arena. Phone: 250-384-0224

Known for their delicious & authentic Tuscan style rustic pizzas! 515 Yates St. Tel: 250-388-5824

An upscale Italian dining option in a courtyard setting. Reservations are recommended. Located at 555 Johnston St. Phone: 250-361-0028

Another local favorite for its homemade foccacia bread, soups and Broadway style cheesecake. Located at 1011 Broad St. Phone: 250-386-1662

They are the only certified “Authentic Italian Restaurant” by the Italian Chamber of Commerce, on Vancouver Island. Located at 820 Yates St. Phone: 250-360-1171

Really good West African Curry, great for lunch and across the street from the convention center. Located at 711 Douglas St. Phone: 250-380-3705

The Reef Runner cooks up West Indian Roti, Curries, Jamaican patties and the famous jerk chicken poutine which was featured on The Food Network’s You Gotta Eat Here. Located at 533 Yates Street. Phone: 250-388-5375

A bit off the beaten path but worth the visit. Serves authentic Caribbean cuisine. Our specialty is the "Caribbean Roti”, served hot, stuffed with curried chicken, shrimp, goat, vegetables, pulled pork, stewed pork or fried fish. One bite and you will be transported back to the Caribbean. Located at 650 Burnside Rd. West. Phone: 250-440-6755

Highly rated organic menu; nourishing, healthy meals and heavenly desserts. Located at 1019 Blanshard. Phone: 778-433-7181

A 100% vegan restaurant where you can try a wide selection of mock meats and seafood. Located at 617 Johnson Street. Phone: 250-380-9293

Vegetarian and vegan. Their tagline: "eat really well". Located at: 50 Bastion Square. Phone: 250-361-9223

Rated one of the best tea rooms in Victoria BC by BC Living Online, this vegetarian high tea restaurant serves organic teas, coffees, sandwiches and gourmet vegetarian meals. Located at 540 Fisgard St. Phone: 250-590–3953

Try out the mouth watering vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and meat dishes at one of the finest Indian restaurants in Victoria. Located at 637 Johnson Street. Phone: 250-388-5450

"The freshest foods from the island including meat, cheese, seafood and the finest seasonal produce direct from our farm." 611 Courtney Street. 250-220-8008

Victoria’s only locally owned and operated burger lounge that specializes in local ingredients, hormone free, natural 63 Acres Premium Beef, and Rossdown Farms free run chicken. Three locations: 180-911 Yates St. (downtown) 250-590-4154; 102-716 Goldstream Ave. (Langford) 778-265-5464; 100-3271 Maple St. (Saanich, beside Accent Inns) 250-590-6565

A local Favorite for fine dining from vegetarian to wild game and some selection of BC wines. Located at 45 Bastion Square. Phone: 250-381-3433

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner they offer unique menu items from big bowl breakfasts to salads and steaks. Located at 1002 Blanshard St. Phone: 250- 590-6657

Casual dining restaurants featuring East and West coast oysters, steaks, seafood and pasta. Located at 536 Yates St. Gets really busy so call ahead and make reservations. Phone: 250-382-2344

A local favourite. Grab a pulled pork sandwich and a beer. 1325 Blanshard St, At the corner of Johnson and Blanshard. Open 11am to 10pm 7 days a week! 250-590-5193

Craving really good gourmet hamburgers and some homemade soups, visit the Pink Bicycle where everything is handmade! Located at 1008 Blanshard St. Phone: 250-384-1008

On a sunny day this place can't be beat (and it is worth the line-up). 100% sustainable seafood on the menu. 1006 Wharf Street in Victoria, British Columbia
(at the foot of Broughton on the pier below Wharf Street in the heart of downtown Victoria). Phone: 250-298-6877