Our Top 10 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Victoria

Need a break from cooking or have something to celebrate? Here are our readers' favourite kid-friendly spots for a meal out, without the chaos.

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Swans Pub
Swans Pub
Downtown
Victoria, BC
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Believe it or not, Swans Pub is super family-friendly, but that’s no surprise, since the owners have two young kids themselves. There’s a kids’ menu with all the classics, making it a solid choice for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

Pagliacci’s
Pagliacci’s
Downtown
Victoria, BC
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A cozy, bustling Italian spot known for big portions, homemade pasta, and an extensive kids’ menu. The “white wash” is a top pick, and the first bowl is on the house!

Pizzeria Prima Strada
Pizzeria Prima Strada
Cook Street Village or Fort/Foul Bay
Victoria, BC
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Wood-fired pizza that’s fast, fresh, and family-approved. Kids can order Bambino pizzas, and the kitchen will often hand over a ball of dough to play with while they wait.

My Chosen Café
My Chosen Café
Metchosin
Metchosin, BC
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A beloved spot with hearty comfort food and a kids’ menu that includes ice cream for dessert. Afterwards, visit the goats and mini donkeys at the Critter Corner behind the Café.

Bin 4 Burger Lounge
Bin 4 Burger Lounge
Westshore, Maple St. and Downtown
Greater Victoria, BC
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Gourmet burgers for grown-ups and sliders or grilled cheese for the kids. The colouring pages and fries on the side make it an easy, tasty family outing.

Sen Zushi
Sen Zushi
Downtown
Victoria, BC
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A local favourite for fresh sushi with a casual, welcoming vibe. Kids can enjoy cucumber rolls, teriyaki dishes, or the “kid special”—plus watch the sushi being made!

Big Wheel Burger
Big Wheel Burger
Langford, Cook Street, Vernon Ave, Westside Village
Multiple Locations, Greater Victoria
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Local fast food that’s quick, tasty, and feels good. Their kid combos are a popular choice for casual family nights or takeout meals.

5th Street Bar & Grill
5th Street Bar & Grill
Hillside-Quadra
Victoria, BC
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A longtime neighbourhood fave with cozy booths and a kids’ menu full of comforting staples like pizza, chicken fingers, and rotisserie chicken.

Flying Otter Grill
Flying Otter Grill
Inner Harbour
Victoria, BC
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Right next to the floatplanes, Flying Otter offers great views and a kids’ menu with classics like grilled cheese and fish and chips—plus weekly specials worth checking out.

Pinhalla Pinball Pizzeria
Pinhalla Pinball Pizzeria
Downtown (Chinatown)
Victoria, BC
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Pizza, arcade games, and dessert—what more could kids (or parents) want? Family-friendly until 9pm with over 30 machines and house-made Twinkies.