flying otter grill

always excellent ,great location. one of the better casual dinning spots in victoria.

awesome cheesecake!. had lunch here on a beautiful saturday morning. we sat on the patio and it was so nice to be right on the water! what a great view. and i was happy that their outdoor heating actually works and kept us warm! :) as for the food, my husband and i both ordered salads. they were good, although a bit hard to eat as the greens were not cut into bite-sized pieces, so i actually had to use my knife to eat my salad...we ordered the deep fried cheesecake for dessert and it was amazing! i would go back just for the cheesecake

everything was great at the flying otter grill and it reminded us that we need to come to this place more often - the food is prepared with care, the service is genuine and the ambiance is cozy (even without the toasty fireplace!).

it's alright. been there quite a few times now, not sure why. their food is not all that awesome, although their deep fried cheesecake is definitely worth a try ;)

a very satisfying dining experience. i haven't been to this place for a few years, but i went again last night because i had a groupon. i'm so glad i did. it has really changed. the flying otter has excellent service and food! their chef is really good. i haven't been here for a few years, and man, has it ever improved. on mondays they have a burger and beer special after 4 pm, which is very good value at only $10. my companion and i shared a chicken burger and it was the tastiest chicken burger i've had in a long time.

we had three entrees: the shroom pizza, which is a must for anyone out there who loves mushrooms, the chicken burger with fries (the burger was so moist and flavorful, and the fries were crispy and perfect), and the chicken salad with mango dressing, which was a big surprise for me because i only ordered it as a compromise with my dining companion as an item we would share. it was fresh, creamy, sweet, and impossible to forget about once it was on the table.

we didn't have dessert because we were too full, although apparently they have a deep fried cheesecake dessert which i am now very curious about.

our server, pete, was a total pro. very courteous and efficient.

i want to go back again as soon as possible, and try other items on the menu. we sat on the heated, enclosed deck, right on the water and enjoyed the ambiance.

if you’re looking for a casual restaurant that serves good food and drinks in a great waterfront location, look no further than to flying otter grill. here you can relax on the covered patio and watch seaplanes, kayakers and marine life right from your seat (really, it’s not just a line from their website – during our last visit we got to watch 2 seaplanes take off and land, as well as get an up close view of a curious seal!)

decent. food is good and setting are amazing, waitresses and servers work fast to fix any problems with the dishes. although i wasn't happy with the portion size i got, but the waitress fixed it up right away, no questions asked. i'm mostly pleased with the place, but because you can't make reservations ahead of time and have to wait (sometimes 45 mins -an hour) for a table i have to rate it decent and ok-ish.

love it. we have been to the flying otter a few times and have always had a good meal. the portion was large enough for my husband who is a big eater. also the beer is a good price. service is great

last time i'm going back.. i've been disappointed by the flying otter before but thought i'd give it the benefit of the doubt and try it again for breakfast today. bad idea. waitresses were rude, barely hiding the fact that they didn't want to be there. they pretty much threw my plate on the table. the plating was horrible, my kid sister could have done better. disappointed once again.

never going back.. come on. really? everytime i go into this place the party-girl waitresses are*way* hung-over from the night before. this morning my waitress wore *sunglasses*. the food is slapped together with no regards to plating and the price for this whole experience is more than what i would pay for at the legitimate, popular local breakfast joints. do yourself a favour. wait in line somewhere else and enjoy your breakfast instead of partaking in this sort of ridiculousness...

hidden gem. i have been to victoria numerous times but i never thought to go on the harbour for a meal. although small, being on the water was great and the food was a treat. i had the tuna tokia and calamari to start. two excellent apps. the calamari was cooked perfectly, not chewy. then i had the blackened halibut burger, also very good. lively restaurant with lively servers and a great location.

i like it but..... flying otter grill (fog) is a fantastic place for both food and drink. the views are amazing and food generally good. it certainly keeps me coming back time and time again.

but...

we recently went on sunday for the 50 cent wings and $4 beers. we had never tried them here before, so figured it'd be a good place to spend a wam sunday evening.

the wings were subpar. tiny, bony and greasy wings slathered in a pool of sauce were gross. the cajun spiced wings were the same bony and greasy wings drenched in cajun seasoning. together - they made for one of the worst wing experiences we've had to date.

the beer? well - that one is our fault. the beers were not to our taste, but i would never blame fog for that.

all in all - i *would* go back, but i would steer clear of those nasty excuses for a wing. yuck!

..just like the calamari, i was pleasantly surprised with this. actually no, i was more blown away that a pub could serve up food like this, and not only that, but for $16!! my salmon was still tender and moist (i hate using that word to describe food but there’s really no getting around it with this), the mash wonderfully creamy with the lemon-leek sauce.

this place is fun with great food. our family ate here 2 times in a row. our only 2 nights in victoria! (we voted where to eat the second night and everyone wanted to go back to the flying otter). the chef special of seafood linguine was superb! mussels, local salmon, local halibut, local prawns. they have great local beers on tap, their mushroom pizza was fantastic. i got to meet several "locals", and they have a young, vibrant staff that are extremely friendly. location cant be beat on the water in the inner harbour. it is a floating restaurant with reasonable prices. moderate for victoria.

slow service, rude bar man, bad food good coffee.