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US$4 - US$21
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Diner, Canadian
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Every dining experience here for us has been great. Menu has lots of comfort food, plus vegan options -- all prepared expertly. This diner is comfortable, affordable and friendly with a Fifties theme. The salmon rice bowl I had was exceptional -- lots of fresh...veggies on ride with a delicious sauce. The others enjoyed the falafel rice bowl, the Mediterranean salad and crispy chicken wings -- all very good. It is on the second level so stairs might be a problem for some (not sure it there's an elevator).More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

It’s always a pleasure to come here for breakfast. Eggs Benny with a fruit plate side. Excellent. Food is always top notch and the staff are great. Frankie himself comes by to see how things are. If you’re coming this way come to Frankie’s. Right...downtown.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Comfort food of the highest quality. Wonderful gluten-free choices. The chef will tell you if something on the menu can be adapted to a gluten-free version if you ask.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 12, 2023

First off, great service. Not just for me but I noticed the staff were always in motion. Second, the seafood chowder is simply amazing, the best I've ever had. The menu is large with many choices for all, from breakfast to dinner. Pizzas, burgers, salads,...skillets, whatever you want it's probably here. Frankie's is actually above a Burger King, which made it a bit confusing to get in. It's on Government Street amongst many other places to go eat or shop. Seriously, try the chowder.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 8, 2023 via mobile

Nice restaurant with decent ambiance and sound level. Extensive menu with good food and service. Great seafood chowder and mozzarella sticks.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 7, 2023 via mobile

Excellent food & friendly service. Clean & efficient. The apple pie, with cars& ice cream is a meal in itself. Our group had mainly appetizers, which were all great! We had Brussel sprouts…onion rings…mozzarella sticks…and poutine.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed September 26, 2023 via mobile

Right in the heart of downtown Victoria this large restaurant offers decent comfort food at the right price. Service was friendly and efficient. Glad we stopped by.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed September 17, 2023 via mobile

Frankies is on government street in the tourist part of Victoria. While the external part of the building seems a tad grubby and dated, Frankies itself is clean, modern and roomy. The staff are extraordinarily friendly and attentive. We had supper Thursday night and breakfast...Friday morning. In both cases, the meals are very good. The menu has many gems in it. But in particular, I draw your attention to their pancakes. They are fluffy, fluffy fluffy. Everybody claims their pancakes are fluffy, but they generally are a dense crepe or thin cepe but not fluffy. Frankie had the best pancakes I have had in decades.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed September 14, 2023 via mobile

We arrived here for lunch and it was busy but seated quickly. Staff were friendly and helpful with our guests allergy to Gluten. All dishes we ordered were amazing, you can order small or large portions for most dishes. Even the small are big portions....The gluten free meal was one of the best we've had. It was so good, we arrived for food the next day and service was just as good and food was great!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed August 17, 2023

The menu had lots of choice. The food was good and the price was average. The staff were very friendly and efficient. We especially enjoyed that this restaurant knows the meaning of background music. We could hear it but it did not compete with our...conversion.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed August 12, 2023

We were in town for 5 days and this place quickly became our favorite. We had multiple meals here and the food and staff were excellent.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed August 10, 2023 via mobile

Jaeden served us promptly though the terrace was busy. She DID let us know there’d be a bit more wait-time. 2 pints and a full order of ribs that my husband and I shared was filling. $61.60Canadian was a bit high but hey, Victoria, right?

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed August 7, 2023

Wonderful service and delicious food including the cheeseburger and the lamb dip. The choclate cake with ice cream was very tasty. Busy place so best to make a reservation.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed August 4, 2023 via mobile

The food and service at Frankie’s is exceptional! We ate breakfast and I ordered the Italian Hash which might be the best breakfast dish I’ve ever had!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed July 31, 2023

We ate at Frankie's our first morning in Victoria and were very satisfied. The service was quick and friendly and the food was delicious.

Date of visit: July 2023
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you can take an elevator to the back side of the restaurant and enter from there. We parked in the parkade and took the elevator up.
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FRANKIE'S MODERN DINER, Victoria - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Menu, Prices, & Reservations - Tripadvisor

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Frankie's Modern Diner is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
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