Steamship Grill & Taphouse

There was a wait so we asked to sit at the bar. It took about 10 min before the bartender gave us a menu/greeted us. The drinks and food were super fantastic but the service was EXTREMELY slow at every step of the process. There were lots of hosts hoping around clearing tables and such but we went almost half an hour without anyone checking on us and waiting for the cheque. Would dine here again but the service could definitely be improved.

One of the best happy hour spots in Victoria. Make reservations for the veranda seating facing the bay. We went 2 times in a week for some happy hour bites. Their menu is heavily focused on fresh seafood. The steamed muscles were delicious, and enough food to keep is full for dinner as well. In the summer during tourist season, this place can get packed. Tourist centric. Parking can be tricky, much easier to just walk if you’re in Victoria.

Great location, good ambiance, right on the wharf. The staff was good. We went in mid September & the weather was great. The fish was HUGE with the fish & chips. The calamari appetizer was excellent. My plate, the crab cake burger, was ok. Would we eat there again? Maybe, but I'd like to try other places. Is it worth a try? Yes

This review is just for a quickie happy hour. Initially the service was slow, we sat down inside while most, if not everyone else, are outside on the patio. It took more than 10min and me flagging down the manager to get a server to tend to my table. Once that is set, the service is fine. All we had was a drink, a Caesar and a dozen of raw oysters $5cdn for 3, $20cdn for a dozen. The oysters are edible, fresh and clean; and they were local oysters; not some of the best ones I had, but acceptable at this price.

Food was top shelf. We ordered the muscles and clams in a craft beer and butter sauce as well as the seafood platter. The seared tuna was the best I've ever had. One of our party ordered the lobster ravioli which she said was excellent as well. The atmosphere is very classy, great place for a date night, anniversary or other special occassion. They were able to seat us on a Sunday night without a wait.

I went to eat today with my son, they have taken a long time to bring us the food to the table, but I definitely recommend this place. everything was incredibly perfect. Food and dessert. The attention of the staff was spectacular. We will return to this place. If you sit on the terrace, you will have blankets on the chairs to cover yourself, you also have several heat screens that are on.

Amazing view for seating, the sea food was to die for, probably the best salmon I have ever had, I would definitely come back or eat here all the time if I lived here! I will definitely come back next visit!

The Steamship was fantastic. We made a reservation for 6 but forgot to ask for outdoor seating. They were more than accommodating for my family and set us up outside without an issue or wait. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was great. We had crème brûlée and donuts for dessert, both were perfectly portioned and super yummy. The view was also incredible, highly recommend!

Great views from the balcony seating area. Good service. Food was good enough. Not really a memorable gourmet lunch, but nicely presented and tasty enough. The standard of the balcony area was perhaps slightly leaning towards café rather than restaurant standards.

What a disappointing experience! We were seated at an uncleaned table. The crab and shrimp dip was full of shells, it took nearly 35 minutes for the dip and a handful of oysters, and then our mains came out 5 minutes later while we still eating the appetizers. The crab cake had no crunch to it, with the exception of the crab shells in it! The service was brutal, the waitress was rude, and what's the point of having a website if nothing on it is updated? Had high hopes for this place, but definitely not going to bother going back.