O CAFE AND BISTRO, Victoria

ordered wine which arrived with coffee grounds in the glass and when asked for a side salad to go with the meat balls got told 'no'.. it was okay but had to in effect pay for two mains. very limited chi=icews The brownies were so...hard as to be inedible and the singer and pianist were far too loudMore

Date of visit: June 2022

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Carol K

129 reviews

Reviewed September 24, 2019

Look no further if you are staying here

I found it great to eat here after my day sightseeing and too tired to get the glad rags on and go out again. It has a very relaxing atmosphere and though the menu is small it is interesting and I'm a pickey vegetarianMore

Date of visit: August 2019

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Thank you! We appreciate you taking the time to post a review. The O Café and Bistro is a relaxed area in the hotel that many guests come for dinner or relaxing with a book with a coffee or to come and listen to music....More

readswherevershegoes

172 reviews

Reviewed September 15, 2019 via mobile

Great coffee!

I mostly came here because they open at 7 and offer almond milk for your coffee needs. And I was pleasantly surprised at how good the latte was! A little pricey, but par for a hotel coffee shop. Very enjoyable and I’d go again.

Date of visit: September 2019

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Hello Meagan, Thank you for your review for O'Cafe & Bistro! We are pleased you enjoyed your coffee, we showcase a local artisan Bows & Arrows Coffee Roasters. And actually we open at 630am. Hope to welcome you back soon, Ryan Schmidt Hotel Manager

Diane J

12 reviews

Reviewed June 19, 2019

Jazz night Wednesday with live entertainment

Had a great light meal at O Cafe tonight. We are staying at the hotel but people come in for the live entertainment. I had the small size of beef rib with vegetables and potatoes. Just perfect. My husband had the Thai wings and he...really enjoyed them. Thank you for a great meal.More

Date of visit: June 2019

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Hello Diane, Thank you for joining us at the O'Bistro for jazz night! We are proud supporters of local music, and we are also partners of an initiative called "Meal Share" that supports a local charity for persons in need. We donate funds for every...More

Smoltman

1,339 reviews

Reviewed January 16, 2019 via mobile

Nice breakfast at the O Cafe

This very small cafe is located in the Oswego Hotel - 14 seats. When you arrive you place your order at the counter, pay and the hostess brings it to your table. A small menu but it had lots to offer. My wife had the...quiche and I had the breakfast wrap. Both were good, steaming hot and a nice size if you want a smaller breakfast.More

Date of visit: January 2019

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Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We have listened to our guests that wanted a more casual experience. With all of our suites having kitchens we found that many guests enjoy the flexibility of cooking in their suites. However, we offer...More

8069sa

177 reviews

Reviewed January 14, 2019

Tasty but portions too small

While the small plate concept is advertised, in fact the portions are minuscule but the prices aren’t. And the drinks are even smaller than the food portions. If you’re hungry, go somewhere else. We were very disappointed with the value proposition here!More

Date of visit: January 2019

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We appreciate you coming into the O Cafe and Bistro. I apologize that you felt our small plates menu was small. With our menu we do encourage our guests to enjoy a selection of dishes in a family style ambiance. Your comments I will pass...More

822annem

44 reviews

Reviewed September 2, 2018 via mobile

Comfortable, intimate cozy, but pass on the Brussel sprouts

This isn’t just a place for travellers, with a great live piano player on Sunday, good drinks and food it should be a Mecca for the local James Bay residents. We enjoyed a share plate of steak, the feature burger and Brussel Sprouts. All was...good but the sprouts. These sprouts were up to 80% un chewable stem. Spouts should be roasted and ready to pop into your mouth. Instead I struggled to cut out the indigestible stocks. Piano player was a pleasure. Very skilled.More

Date of visit: September 2018

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Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We apologize that you felt the Brussel Sprouts were not to you liking. So many of our guests have previously commented positively about this dish that this summer we added them to our main menu...More

m00nbb

18 reviews

Reviewed July 30, 2018

O Dear!!

We used to enjoy a reasonably priced tasty dinner in this bistro when staying at the Oswego Hotel, but were completely disappointed with the the current “plates to share” menu. Minuscule portions and $70 dollars later we went to our room and ate cheese and...crackers! Too bad, never again.More

Date of visit: July 2018

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Thank you for your review but we are disappointed to read your comments and dissatisfaction. We promote in our marketing that our menu in the bistro is a small plates menu for sharing. Many of our guests enjoy the variety or choices. All dishes are...More

ellesdites

65 reviews

Reviewed July 22, 2018

Unique food arrangements

Lounge like, bistro style,regular tables and chairs, small patio, Share plates if you choose. Sunday night piano accompaniment,More

Date of visit: July 2018

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Thank you for posting a review Yes we offer our O Cafe daily from 6.30am to 10pm and our Bistro from 4pm-10pm. Smallplates are popular for our guests and we also offer live music on Wednesday and Sunday. We support local and work with the...More

S6442XHjohnr

38 reviews

Reviewed June 7, 2018

Victoria's best kept secret

We discovered this charming Bistro when seeking a quiet alternative to the large noisy bistro that was attached to our nearby hotel on Victoria harbour. We could hardly believe how good it could be. Very friendly service, a small number, but very tasty selection of...reasonably priced share plates and a nice quiet table looking out on the gardens of the Oswego Hotel. An absolute gem.More

Date of visit: May 2018

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Thank you! We love that you enjoyed us. We agree that we think our culinary team offer a very unique menu. Although smaller, it has many seasonal small plate dishes from locally sourced places. Our service is low key but offers warmth and is genuine....More

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Hungryceliac

Hi, I have celiac disease-- a severe intolerance of gluten (wheat, rye, oats, barley). Can you accommodate this and prepare gluten-free meals with no cross contamination via utensils, pots, pans, cutting boards,knives, etc or frying in the same oil? Thanks for the info. Hope to see you soon. :)

July 30, 2018|

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Thank you for your inquiry. No we cannot guarantee 100% celiac friendly. Whilst we strive to achieve this we have a small kitchen, regards Oswego Hotel

christians272

menu and wine list please

August 15, 2016|

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Absolutely! Our menus can be found on the dining section of our website. Please let us know if you have any trouble accessing them. As well, please feel free to contact me directly to make a reservation. Warm... More

Pembina61

Would this be a good place for a book group ( about 10) to meet for lunch and share a poetry reading together ?

December 1, 2015|

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The place is too open for a group to gather and converse in. I would not recommend this bistro for that purpose. I do not think you would be comfortable gathering and trying to have a group discussion in such an open concept... More

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Food: 4.5
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