I really can't understand how this place is in business. I'd gone here for drinks only several years ago and enjoyed. Came back recently for patio dinner and everything was terrible. My partner asked for a certain Chardonnay and the server said they were out....In fact, they were out of several wines. At a wine bar! The server then proceeded to tell us all of the various food options that were no longer available. This was a Saturday evening around 6:30, so it's not like they'd sold out. Why bother printing a menu? Service was slow, the food we ordered entirely forgettable, and I don't feel like anybody at the restaurant cared.More

Visited here for dinner in 24 October. It was very busy fortunately we had reservations. The restaurant is cozy - we were a party of 4 “ foodies” visiting from Vancouver We ordered “ appy’s” - shrimp avocado salad- beef tartare- baked brie- All appys...we’re delicious and beautifully presented. For mains we had “ surf and turf”- the beef was cooked to perfection as ordered, medium rare, steak frites - slso good. Mussels which were fresh and in a delicious sauce. For desert there was a feature “ Paris Brest” this was the first restaurant where I ever found this in a menu The servers inspite of being busy, were attentive and friendly Will definitely recommend!More

Arrived for lunch. Server came to take our order and then informed us that 2 of our choices were no longer available. Chose alternate items and then waited 35 minutes for delivery - after asking the manager to track them down. No check from our...servers in the interim. No apology just excuses about staffing issues. However after heated discussion lunch was comped. As it should have been under the circumstances.More

Been here before and will return as the food and service are dare I say truly Oak Bay as in SUPER. Great attention paid to us by Johana S. Had 3 'starters' and were able to take some home.

I ordered the chicken liver parfait. What does it take? Put a little prepared jar on a plate with 4 pieces of baguette and 4 crackers. I waited and waited. When I commented that it was very slow my order arrived. But the baguette was...not toasted like on the menu. Just some really bad baguette sliced and thrown on the plate. Never going back.More

After a long walk along the shore in Oak bay we had dinner at vis a vis The brie en croute we shared was delectable. We both had the steak frites with Parmesan frites. Excellent. Only criticism : please cut back a little on the...frites so we can sample the delicious dessert. We had the crème brûlée which was also very good All washed down with a nice Beaujolais. Pleasant staff. Pleasing atmosphere. We will be back from Blaine WaMore

We have has the privilege to dine at Vis-a-Vis over the past few years and have introduced many friends to what once was a truly wonderful dining experience. Unfortunately, their continued staff issues, lack of staff training and customer service will prevent us from going...again anytime soon. They have lost a number of their management team and it is reflected in their training of new staff and quality of service. Very unfortunate as this was a truly great restaurant. Ownership needs to step up!More

It was a return visit for us but not as good an experience as last year. We ordered 2 soup starters and one main course when we arrived . Drinks were brought promptly but food took 45 minutes to arrive and when it did both...soups and the main course came together. We asked that the main course be removed and they complied.More

Seriously we love this place and usually sit at the bar when it’s the two of us but it was wife’s b-day so invited friends. We were seated prompts 7:00 and did not have a glass of wine or drink in front of us until...7:39. Wait staff seemed to be bothered and chatted amongst themselves without even asking if we wanted anything. I did order one of the wine flights but was told after 10 minutes that they were out of too many of the selections. Ok, I’ll stop about the drinks but I have been in this industry all my life and to make money folks need drinks in front of them the minute you can serve them. Geez, that might lead to another!! I’m not going to write about the food tonight as we haven’t ordered yet but I’m sure it was fantastic as usual!!More

My daughter and I went for supper last evening after shopping for Christmas and it was a first time for both of us. Great atmosphere and our server was terrific. She was attentive but not intrusive and very helpful with the wine selection. The lamb...shank was perfectly cooked as were the veggies and the burger and fries were done to perfection. The ambience was welcoming and given the cold weather outside it was welcoming warm and cozy inside! We shall return and bring our spouses.More

I received a gift card to this restaurant. First visit for dinner was 3-4 stars, second visit for breakfast was a disaster. Appearance is disruptive, French chic - but shares kitchen with adjoining pub (Pennyfarthing). Served us a cold cup of coffee from the bottom...of a carafe - asked politely for a second, equally frigid. Soft poached order delivered as cold and hard poached with - get this - "potato nuggets" (menu description) which are in fact McCain style frozen pre-cooked potato something reheated, and then allowed to cool. I was tempted to offer to go into the kitchen and cook all breakfasts for the remainder of the morning, after buying real potatoes at the market across the street. McDonalds will deliver you a better cup of coffee. The kitchen team sabotages all the appearance and anticipation at front of house. Horrific ! avoid. Carry on down Oak Bay avenue fro 2 min to Shine (two locations) for proper cooking.More

To eat on the street patio is tricky as it's first-come-first-serve but the small restaurant interior is delightful with its warm brick walls, wood furnishings and chalkboard signage. You can make reservations for seating indoors although table distancing seem a little close during Covid but...staff wear masks. The menu is limited and service a little slow, definitely due to staffing shortage which they are upfront about. So there is a wait for food but the salads we ordered (Nicoise; avocado/ shrimp) were tasty and French in portion size. You pay for ambience and food quality here. Great for romantic meals and friendly gatherings, esp. if you've a lot of time to kill. Despite slow (and kind) service, this place is popular. Plenty of free street parking and wheelchair friendly.More