The messiest, juiciest burgers in Victoria
Everyone loves a good burger. But what makes a burger great? Is it the crispiness of the bacon? Is it the soft sweetness of the toasted bun? Or does it come down to how far the juice runs past your elbow? Whether you’re into chicken, beef, bison, salmon, or veggie, this list will help you find your perfect burger.
Bin 4 Burger Lounge
180-911 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8V 4X3If you’re looking for a gourmet burger loaded up to bursting, Bin 4 is the burger joint for you. Their burgers are anything but ordinary and you have over a dozen options to choose from. They pride themselves on their contemporary lounge-like atmosphere, locally sourced ingredients, and the freshness and quality of their food. While the burgers are out-of-this-world delicious, you can’t leave Bin 4 without trying their famous Red Onion Rings – they’re the best in town!
Moon Under Water Brewpub
350 Bay St, Victoria, BC V8T 1P7A juicy gourmet burger and a pint of local craft beer. Life doesn’t get much better than that! Victoria’s best craft beers can be found here, along with one of the only fried oyster burgers in the city. They also offer the classic beef, chicken, and veggie options, and all their burgers are served on the sweetest, softest sesame brioche bun. Make a reservation for Friday night and show off your skills during their musical bingo!
Irish Times Pub
1200 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y3Situated in the heart of downtown in historic Bastion Square, the Irish Times strives to be the most authentic Irish pub in Victoria. They have live Celtic music seven nights a week, they serve traditional Irish fare, and it’s one of only three places in town you can get imported Irish stout. Grab yourself a Guinness, pair it with their unbelievable Lamb Burger, and sing along with one of their featured bands. A night here is like taking a trip to Ireland without the pricey airfare.
Spinnakers Brewpub & Guest House Restaurant
308 Catherine St, Victoria, BC V9A 3S8Although they only have three burgers on their menu, Victoria’s only gastro brewpub has spent a lot of time perfecting them. Their vegetarian BC Beet & Lentil Burger featuring spicy sprouts, malt vinegar pickled cabbage, and tzatziki rivals their meaty Brewpub Burger. And don’t even get us started on the Braised Pulled Pork Sandwich with Cascadia dark ale BBQ sauce and aioli – we’re drooling just thinking about it! Grab yourself one of their own superb craft beers and just try to decide between the three. We dare you.
Canoe Brewpub
450 Swift St, Victoria, BC V8W 1S3Located at the far end of Victoria’s Chinatown, Canoe is famous for their stunning marina views, their handcrafted beer, and their innovative dishes. Their Canoe Burger Deluxe is one of the best bacon and cheddar burgers anywhere in the city. Two words: maple bacon. Can’t eat meat? Their amazing Veggie Burger is made in house and features goat cheese, mint, and sweet grilled zucchini. Bring the whole family and enjoy the spectacular scenery on the patio.
Crooked Goose Bistro
4136 Wilkinson Rd, Victoria, BC V8Z 5A7This is one of those places you don’t really hear about unless you know someone who has been there. It’s a shame, because the Crooked Goose has some of the messiest, juiciest, downright sinful burgers in Victoria. Their Poor Little Piggy Burger is the best thing on the menu – a locally sourced pork patty topped with smoky slow-braised pulled pork, thick, meaty bacon, and aged cheddar cheese. Drooling yet? Go all out and get it with their classic poutine. It’s worth the heart attack.
Fatburger
1209 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 2E7Searching for that elusive fast food burger that masquerades as gourmet? Look no further than Fatburger. They’re pushing out some amazing fast eats that remind you of something you can order from a sit-down restaurant. These burgers are juicy, messy, and greasy in the best kind of way. Don’t even think about ordering a soda, because Fatburger’s shakes are super thick, super creamy, and super delish.
My Chosen Cafe
4492 Happy Valley Rd, Victoria, BC V9C 3Z3Yes, it seems far, but the drive out to Metchosin will be totally worth it once you sink your teeth into one of their juicy western style burgers. Their beef and chicken burger toppings are outstanding and unique. Like heat? Try their Screamin’ Beef Burger – they dip the entire patty in hot sauce and cover it with banana peppers. Looking for something a little out of the box? You can’t go wrong with their Reuby burger, which can best be described as the love-child of a burger and a Reuben sandwich.
Rebar
50 Bastion Sq, Victoria, BC V8W 1J2Dare we say these are the best vegetarian burgers in Victoria? If you love housemade veggie burgers, you can’t get one any better than Rebar’s Almond Burger. The patty is made from almonds and various vegetables, then it’s grilled to perfection, topped with tomato, lettuce, some fresh salsa, Dijon mustard, and then served to you on a soft multigrain bun. Like mushrooms on your burger? Rebar also has a Swiss cheese and mushroom variation of their classic burger that’s like something out of a dream.
Red Robin
800 Tolmie Ave, Victoria, BC V8X 3W4This chain restaurant made it onto the list for obvious reasons – they have ‘gourmet burgers’ in their name! Red Robin knows how to do up a burger right. They’ve got the juicy patty part down pat, and they get points for having over 25 different burgers to choose from! That’s a lot of choice. Let us help you out. Beef burgers don’t get much better than their Guacamole Bacon Burger. If you’re a chicken burger fan, you definitely need to try their Whiskey River BBQ Chicken Burger. Finally, their Wild Pacific Salmon Burger is a favourite of fish fiends.
