Bodega

What a lovely dining and drinking experience. We dropped in without a reservation and were seated at the bar—and we’re so glad we were. Getting to watch the bartender craft all kinds of drinks was a treat. You could really tell he put his heart and passion into every cocktail. The food was above average, which is what you’d expect from a tapas bar, but the drinks are truly where this place shines. The espresso martini was fantastic! The bartender was especially enjoyable to chat with, and we really appreciated the attention and care throughout our visit. Highly recommend, and we would absolutely come back again!😍

My favorite restaurant in Victoria now! The ceviche was unique and delicious. It was fresh and light and I couldn’t stop eating with the crunchy texture of the potato chips the acidic salsa verde and the scallops and cod. For once at a restaurant I felt they gave a generous portion of bread to dip in the broth of the shrimp or clams. It wasn’t just a half slice of sourdough bread it was half a loaf of focaccia bread. Thank you! I hate having to pay another $4 for more bread to dip the broth in at other places. This place gives generous portion of bread. The clams were great and shrimp was cooked perfect. Soaking the broth up with focaccia and knowing there were more slices was great. Service was great. Ambience was great for a nice lunch with my fiancé and I. I wasn’t hungry and still finished everything. Only complaint is more of personal preference, the flan doesn’t need the peach addition. I’m a fan of just flan. Will definitely come again when in Victoria. Thanks Bodega team!

Earls are full so I google around and saw Spanish food, without a doubt we came over, BEST decision made! This is liternally the one of BEST dinner I have in this price range! BEST THING IS.. no wait time on a busy saturday night. It is a true Hidden Gem!

Amazing food, amazing drinks, amazing vibe, and amazing service. Honestly, you could close your eyes, point to anything on the menu, and it would turn out incredible. Darnell was our server and he was absolutely fantastic. He is attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better ! Sorry we ate the food too fast before taking photos

Service was excellent. We showed up with a large group of people at opening and they were able to get us a table and served fairly quick. Food was excellent and was actually a fair price for what we got. Despite being shareables tapas we were very full by the end. The drinks are expensive but VERY tasty. Would definitely return for the olives, shrimp (THE BUTTER OMG), and try some other stuff on the menu.

Amber and the team are top notch. Food was delicious and all in an upbeat atmosphere. Love the tribute to 90s metal bands on their cocktail list. That is impressive!

amazing. My party ordered 6 dishes and every single one if them was perfectly made. This was easily one of my best meals and the drink…Ace of Spades…so delicious I will absolutely be back every time I’m in Victoria

It was an awesome experience dining at this restaurant. We enjoyed Spanish drinks and tapas. The sausage and clams were delicious, and the ceviche was excellent as well. The service was great. If anything, the outdoor seating was a little dark, but everything else was wonderful!

10000/10! First bite in Victoria, BC. Absolutely amazing experience. Wonderful service and even better food. My favorite dishes are the steamed clams and garlic shrimps.

Great Spanish tapas spot! We loved the name as native New Yorkers. Started with the hibiscus soda which was tart and really well made. We got the Barcelona board and clams and sausage. The board had salami, coppa, and prosciutto and you could tell they were high quality meats. The clams and sausage was our favorite, the sauce it was cooked in was delicious especially with the Foccacia. The chickpeas were a nice touch as well. The portions were filling even when sharing them with someone else. The service was attentive and very friendly, and the interior had a slightly upscale vibe but it was a very chill spot and you don't feel out of place even if you dress. Would highly recommend!

Can't believe this was my first time trying Bodega. Amazing cocktails and sharing tapa type plates. So so good and our server was lovely and super helpful! The ambiance is very cute, indoor and outdoor seating. Can't recommend this place enough for a cute downtown restaurant!

Came to Victoria as a stop for a cruise and i started looking for places to eat - what got me with this tapas bar is the name of their cocktails-all Depeche Mode songs and I'm a big DM fan! So we went! This place did not disappoint-from the ambiance to the drinks and food and service! If you are ever in Victoria this is a must try for their tapas. We ordered a dozen oysters, the gambas, ceviche and anchovy. Everything was amazeballs good!

Great place for Tapas! We loved the board! Food was excellent service was perfect and ambiance was the best! The Potato Bravas was really excellent!

Fantastic restaurant. We had the ceviche, carpaccio and baked squash dishes. All of them were delicious. I have never been one to get excited about squash, but I was very pleasantly surprised. It was wonderful. Hints of cumin, and smoked paprika. I asked the staff how they prepared it and they were very accommodating in providing information. Staff was friendly and professional. I would highly recommend this place if you like tapas! Drinks were very good too. My wife had a mixed drink. I had a glass of Tempranillo. Both were excellent.

Tapas. Cocktails. Lively. Great small plates. We had the shrimp and the potatoes with jamon and manchengo. Mmm. Manhattan is great. Try it. I think you'll enjoy it.

We had a great time at Bodega. We came on a Monday night so we got a table right away (we could even charge our plugin hybrid right in front). The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and the food is quite good. We had the best carpaccio I've had outside of Spain, a charcuterie board, and a stuffed piquillo pepper; but the star of the show was the humble tomato-pepper soup. WTH is in that deliciousness? We'll definitely be coming back to Bodega.

Delicious food, wonderful service and chill ambiance! I was curious to try out this place on vacation because they offer tapas and it was so good, we came here twice! Ordered: Beef carpaccio Spanish chorizo Patatas something Bodega board Spanish crème brûlée Piquillo pepper My favorite was the beef carpaccio, that's the main reason we came back. Everything else was also very good and flavorful tapas. They also have non-alcoholic cocktails, which is fun for non-drinkers! 100% recommend!

Stopped here on a port of call for an Alaskan cruise. Last night of our cruise - and the best food of the week! Loved the outdoor table, friendly and helpful server, delicious new (to me) wine on her recommendation, and our meals. My friend had the seafood pasta and I had the vegetarian cubanette sandwich. I'm home now scouring the internet for anything like that recipe, it was so unique and delicious. Excellent, relaxing, beautiful spot to enjoy a quiet corner of downtown Victoria.

When in Victoria, Bodega is a must! We walked in around lunch time, and since they weren't too busy, the hostess managed to get us a table right away, which was very appreciated. Bodega has cosy, fun, and warm vibes! Our server was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service. We got some of their house wines to start. Since they adopted the small tapas plates, it's great for sharing. We ordered a bunch of food, and it was all high quality, tasty, and phenomenal. We got the patatas bravas, bay scallops, and cod fish ceviche, served with some potato chips, Gambas al Ajillo, and the grilled broccolini. The flavours of each dish were exquisite and well-executed. I highly recommend this place to all if you're looking for some great bites, drinks and have a fantastic time!

Amazing food wine and cocktails. Thst mushroom toast was amazing. I will be back soon. Friendly server

We were in town on vacation and needed some late night bites. As tapas lovers, we picked Bodega for a takeout. While waiting for food, we took a quick scan of the restaurant, great ambiance. We ordered three things: 1) anchovies, great flavor, 2) pork cheek sandwich, great flavor combination, and 3) Garlic shrimp, OK. I will definitely order 1 and 2 again.

Food was wonderful, must try! Friendly staff and nice looking inside. Highly recommended.

Tapas is the way to go!! It's like family style and allows you try so many dishes. My favorite dish (A MUST) is the beef carpaccio. The flavors and textures were complemented each other and perfect. Looks/cleanliness- The location wasn't too busy on a Sunday night around 7! The whole place was also very clean and the lights were dim. Definitely a cute place to have a meal!

This was the best place we ate in Victoria. Tons to choose from on the menu, and while it's tapas, the portions are substantial. The beef carpaccio was incredible. So much layered flavors, and the meat was melt in your mouth thin. The cheese board had three different cheeses, figs, jam and bread. Cocktails were unique and well crafted. Quick and friendly service. This is a smaller restaurant, so I'd recommend a group smaller than 5, but you could always call ahead and see what they can accommodate you. Would be perfect for date night or a smaller group . I can't wait to go back!

Food, Service and Ambiance was perfect. We tried many of the small plates and still need to go back for more. This place is amazing and very friendly service and attentive staff. The drinks are wonderful, they know how to make a great Manhattan. If you had a choice between the other restaurants around or this place, this would be my choice. As someone that travels for work and mainly eats out this place is perfect.

Really enjoyed this wine /tapa bar. Great wine selection, vibe, and great happy hour wines. Would like to come back soon.

Second time here! Never a disappointment! Food is outstanding. Comfortable little room. Friendly service. Sat in front of the chefs preparing the dishes this time which was awesome. Coming back on my next visit to Victoria for sure!

Bad food, great service and very nice ambiance. We ordered gambas al ajillo, probably the worst I ever had, not real garlic and sauce made with butter instead od olive oil. The Tortilla espanola is hard to describe the mess, look like anything but tortilla espanola. The bread was very good but came with focaccia too... no needs for that in a spanish restaurant. Probably the piquillo pepper was the best but the portion was very small and a lot of lettuce. If you are looking for authentic spanish food stay away from Bodega.

I came here for the octopus salad, but it was not in season. The cod and scallop ceviche in verde salsa was great. The chip on the side was good too. They have a lot of cocktails, Shaba Cabbara was delicious. Then I tried the Pinto trio... my favorite was the red pepper with white sardine. The chicken pete with pear and honey made me want to order a whole plate of chicken pete! They went well with a glass of Cava. The portion is a bit big for tapa. I regret I don't have enough room to try more dishes.

Atmosphere: 4/5 Wait staff: 3.5/5 Food: 4/5 This restaurant if you didn't know serves Tapas so if you're super hungry, you might run a pretty expensive bill :) We ordered the Chorizo dish and toasted baguette to start (2 separate dishes). They were only ok, the chorizo was good but a little annoyed that the toasted baguette didn't come with butter or a garlic spread. I think it was lightly coated with olive oil (?) I could be wrong. My fiancé ordered the Porchetta Sandwich - highly recommended! And I ordered the octopus salad which was very tasty, I liked how it came with baby potatoes so it was a little more filling then just having greens. The wait staff unfortunately wasn't wearing masks so that made us feel a bit anxious. Our waitress was lovely enough. She tried checking up on us and was very "laid back". They all just had a "cool demeanour" which isn't necessarily a bad thing but i had to get used to it haha. Overall, would recommend as a casual snack and drinks bar :)

We love Bodega, we always make a point of stopping here at least once on our trips to Victoria. It's an intimate, cozy, relaxed and authentic Spanish tapas bar with excellent bites and inventive cocktails. This time, we had come for a drink while crossing fingers and toes that a table would become available at Hank's for dinner. As always, Bodega staff are welcoming and always happy to talk about anything on the menu or even give tips and insights on what to see and do on the Island. If you're interested in the venue's food/drink, the best spot is at the bar so you can see them in action and ask questions - they always seem pleased to talk about their craft. I ordered the Pretzel Logic (Siete Misterios mezcal, Beaufort white vermouth, spicy jalapeño chamomile syrup, lime, grapefruit bitters, all with a cinnamon/sugar rim) cocktail to start, while my husband ordered the Midnite Cruiser (Maker's Mark bourbon, Bandarra red vermouth, cola balsamic syrup on the rocks). Both drinks were excellent, and my husband even liked the Pretzel Logic which was surprising as he usually shuns anything with jalapeño or grapefruit and this had both. Our server was making an interesting drink for the fellow seated next to us, and upon inquiring about it she offered to make one for my husband. We were only planning to stay for one drink, but we're on vacation so why not. We stayed for another round of drinks (forgot to snap a pic) and ended up chatting a while longer with both the server and the other fellow which was fun - both are big into the food/drink scene and had tons of insights. As always, a super fun evening at Bodega - thank you!

Bodega is a Spanish tapas style restaurant in the downtown Victoria area. We walked over from our hotel, although there is street parking available. To start we ordered cocktails. I forgot the name of the drink that I ordered, but it had a gin base with egg whites and berries, with orange peel. I really enjoyed the drink as it wasn't too sweet and the egg white made it a bit creamy. The drink my fiancé ordered was not really to his liking and it was quite watered down from the ice. We ordered several tapas (didn't get pictures of everything). The Spanish chorizo arrived first, and tasted like regular sausage you could buy from a grocery store. The mushrooms and lentils next - mushrooms held a good amount of umami flavor but the lentils were a bit overdone and tasteless in my opinion. The gambas were the best dish with a surprising kick from the savory sauce. The focaccia came with it and it was nice to soak it in the sauce. We also ordered the choripan (pretty much a normal cold cut sandwich but bread was nice as crispy). Patatas bravas came last which was weird because usually that's the first dish out when it comes to tapas. That was the most off putting because the aioli was a bit sour tasting and the potatoes weren't very crispy. I'm probably biased because I've had some very good tapas, but I'd say that this restaurant is just ok if you're looking for something different from typical Victorian fare.

What a place. A favorite for locals and visitors alike. They make you welcome from the moment you walk in. Food and drink are delicious and inventive. Try to stay away during peak hours as you'll have a long wait- but they can text you when the table is ready. Tinned fish is an excellent surprise with crusty bread in abundance. Tip your server well cause they are excellent. Remember, when its full of locals it's going to be the place you'll also want to frequent. Says a lot about both the menu and the management.

We spend a great winter evening at the patio, the heaters and cozy blankets provided were good enough to forget about the weather and enjoy an amazing gastronomic journey. As I'm a Sherry wine lover I couldn't resist to try a Manzanilla, Amontillado and a Palo cortado. They cleverly paired with olives, almonds and manchego cheese. They have a great selection of dry to sweet ones. The time passed quick as we started ordering tapas. Staring with a Barcelona board, with local and international meats. Then we Moved to more olives, the amazing Moroccan style chicken thighs. White anchovies (boquerones), and grilled octopus which was the highlight of the night. Everything is carefully chosen and plated. The staff is amazing and the prices are fair for the value you receive. I will recommend this place with 5 +

Went to the bar and it took the bar tender 10 minutes to bring me a glass of water and a menu. I came with a party of 6 and we combined one small table for two with another table for four. We were then reprimanded and were told "it causes a hazard to servers" and then we were told it actually just "makes it difficult for servers to place the food on the table". I would like to make it clear that we were in the absolute corner next to the window - our seating arrangement could never cause a hazard to anyone - it is probably the most ridiculous statement I've ever heard. The hard but I couldn't swallow was not the fact that we were told we couldn't combine the tables but in the absolute condescending way we were told it, all while 2 of our group had to shimmy to the other side of the room like children with dunce caps on. When our waitress arrived she either noticed our vibe or was told about the situation and said "if it'll make you guys happy, you can join the tables".... I guess it really wasn't that much of a problem then? To add insult to injury, the food took forever & was terrible. I never like to leave bad reviews but this one was well deserved.

An absolute gem of a place in Victoria. We loved it so much, we ate here twice in our most recent four day trip. From service to happy hour quality choices, to everything on the menu, I can't say enough about how much we loved our experiences here. Locals tell us it's hard to get into and both times it was hopping, and we can see why.

We arrived at Bodega 5 minutes before the end of Happy Hour. Our hostess was super and reminded us of our timing and quickly took our drink order. Their house rose cava is excellent, highly recommended. Throughout the evening we ordered a selection of tapas. All were enjoyable, especially the Lentiles & Mushrooms, and the Roasted Pepper Soup. Overall, we had great service and a very enjoyable evening.

Small plates are always expensive and not necessarily worth it, but this place surpassed expectations! For tapas frìas, Boquerones, white anchovies and cherry tomatoes in chili oil with fresh baguette was an unctuous delight and for tapas calientes, stewed mushrooms, kale and lentils in a sherry vinaigrette and slices of Spanish chorizo, served with fresh house made focaccia. Mouth watering! They have a crisp, sparkling Spanish brut by the glass, which was the perfect accompaniment. Since we were batting 3 for 3, we had to try a dessert as well, and the Crema Catalina, a cinnamon orange brûlée did not disappoint!

Wonderful tapas, excellent Izadi rioja and perfect service. Get the chicken liver mousse and the poncho trio--just a suggestion!

Loved this swanky wine bar! We came just for dessert and a night cap. I had the Crema Catalina- it was so silky with just enough cinnamon. I savored each bite. Also enjoyed Sherry in the prettiest little crystal glass. Nice people here. Perfect way to end our night. Another place I wish was near my home!

This tapas restaurant has great food and drinks. We had an enjoyable meal. Would go there again if we're ever in Victoria.

This place completely delivers. Never had Vermouth served like this, it was the best. My wife and I asked our server to pick the white wine, Vermouth, and one of the tapas; we didn't want miss anything. Suggestions were great

Very convenient, quick friendly service, good price and a quick snack after shopping and sightseeing all day before going back to the hotel lol definitely would go back

Apparently Bodega has been here from a LONG time! Apparently I don't get to DT Victoria very often. Service, Olivia!, was excellent. Food was delish. Only thing is it's small plates. Which is part of the vibe. But 4 Dudes were left wanting.

If you like eating Tapas, Bodega is a must try when in Victoria. The place has a great vibe, whether you sit inside or along the outdoor extended dining patio that runs inside the alley. Great food, ample and generous portions with top notch service. You might have to wait to be seated or once seated, receive your food but it's all well worth the wait.

The tapas here are so delicious and great. The service was excellent and they have a great wine list. Definitely would come back here again when I'm in the area.

This place is so much fun! We had everything we needed. Excellent food, great customer service and an amazing fun view of a side alley under a canopy! We ate all the tapas we could and even enjoyed more. My husband was very happy with the beer selection and the small plates were perfect for the two of us. I think we had three or four for lunch and we didn't finish them all! This place is off the beaten path but is definitely worth the extra travel. The food was so yummy...my mouth is watering as I write this! Hope you stop by, we lived it and will definitely return.

This is my go to spot in Victoria. The food is solid - they specialize in small plates and the specials are always worth checking out. It's the type of place that makes their own pickles and tonics. The tinned fish is always a good choice. Superb staff.

Really tasty octopus and paella negra. I am curious to come back and try other items. Not necessarily the best location to be honest.

Came across this wonderful place while out for a walk. Had the cheese platter and it was so good and excellent value. The service was great as well and had a lot of wine knowledge.

Love the food here. Had their charcuterie board, beet salad and ceviche. Their ceviche YUM!!! Our server was lovely and attentive. Came by to check on us to see if we needed anything. Would definitely return the next time we're in Victoria.

Authentic, excellent, Spanish Tapas. The sangria was also superb. The staff was attentive and very friendly

What impressed me the most at Bodega wasn't the awesome candle lit patio in a quiet alley with heaters creating a lovely romantic ambiance, it wasn't the great wine, beer and tapas selection - it was the incredibly warm and friendly service of its staff. We got the charcuterie board, the chorizo, and the tuna sashimi (which we got 2 orders of since it was so good!). I would definitely come again and would love to try other items on the menu.

This place was alright. They have some decently creative dishes, but I found them mostly lacking in spices. The flavor profile tended to be pretty boring and highly skewed towards butter and salt, which I tend to associate with your cheaper suburb chain restaraunts. I will say their mezcal drink was superb, but also it was $22, so that was the expectation going into that one.

We took a quick get-away last weekend to Victoria before the holiday madness season, and was happily surprised to see that Victoria seems to be in the middle of a Tapa's craze. There was literally 6 Tapa/Cicchetti/Pincho places within walking distance of our hotel (The Magnolia). We popped our head into a few of them as we shopped during the day, and settle on Bodega, as it seem to have the nicest "feel", as was already buzzing with activity at 5:30. We finished shopping, dropped out goods in the room, then came back at 7:30 - great timing as by 8 it was packed with a line to find a seat. While the menu was not large, everything was very good. My gf had never tried sherry before, so we asked the waitress to recommend a good into flight. She pick a dry, medium dry and medium sweet one. Each came with a recommended "nibble" (green olives, cheese, almonds) The dry one was very grassy; not at all sherry like. The med-dry was ok, but the med-sweet was excellent - the perfect flavors of walnut, maple, and burnt sugar, with just a touch of sweetness, It was called "Nutty Solera" from Olorosa. We also had: - Stuffed piquillo peppers, filled with chopped tuna and capers, with anchovies on top - Chilled braised octopus salad - Mixed pincho plate (3 slices of baguette with goodies on top, see photos) - Chill-garlic shrimp - Papas Supreme - this was the most amazingly delicious version of roasted Spanish style potatoes I have every had. Tender oven roasted new potatoes with a tasty smoked paprika sauce, serreno ham, manchego cheese, and a soft poached egg on top. We chopped/mixed it all up, and it was heaven on our mouths! I think we ordered one more dish, but lost track. Everything was excellent. The only minor downside was the "default" sliced baguette they served with the some of the dishes. It is overly tough and toasted... and painful to the roof of your mouth. Much better option is to ask them to serve you the ciabatta bread that they use for their pulled pork sandwiches (sliced-up and un-toasted) It was perfect for sopping up the chili garlic sauce from the shrimp dish.

Great spot. Entering the restaurant you see the wall of wines and other alcohol. The menu is imported directly from traditional central Spain. You'll find the manchego cheese, and Museo de Jamon style thinly sliced hams, as well as great Tempranillo and other Spanish wines. I had the traditional Tortilla Española, which was delicious, and was just like it's prepared in Spain, as well as the roasted beet goat cheese salad, which was truly heavenly. The servers are very knowledgeable and will steer you towards good wines, let you try samples, and recommend great food items to try. I was just so thrilled to have this wide a food selection of tapas and other Spanish food, it was a real treat to dine here. Highly recommended - friendly people working here and dining and drinking here. You will have a great time.

Spanich bar. Nice place and space. The service is amazing, it's a very good bar for an apéro. The menu is composed of Tapas cold and hot. The wine list is spanish inspiration also.