Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio is the place to share plates, tastes, and food-inspired stories. Whether you’re an out-of-towner or a regular, you’ll enjoy a trip through the world’s best flavours, without leaving Victoria’s iconic inner harbour.
Awards
We are thrilled to announce that for the second year in a row, Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio has been honored with the YAM Magazine Best Restaurant Award for Best Patio! This recognition celebrates our commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience, where guests can share plates while taking in stunning waterfront views. We’re also very excited to share that our Pastry Chef, Kimberly Vy, was awarded the YAM Best Restaurant Award for Best Pastry Chef. We are so proud of her outstanding achievement. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the voting panel for this honour
Location
680 MONTREAL STREET, VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Find Aura at the edge of Victoria’s scenic Inner Harbour, so close to the water, you can almost taste it.
Hours
- Breakfast: 7:00 am – 11:00 am
- Lunch: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
- Afternoon Tea (Saturday + Sunday): 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Happy Hour: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Dinner: 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
About
Combining regional, farm-direct ingredients with international cuisines and skillful techniques, Aura’s award-winning team offers guests a creatively curious and wonderfully unexpected culinary experience. A tasting menu of shareable plates, perfectly paired with a curated wine and craft beer list or stunning cocktails, makes every visit an exciting exploration into the world of food and drink.
Plates await at Aura.
Reserve
Reservations are always recommended
Private Dining
Step into Aura’s Inlet or Cove for a more intimate setting. Our two private dining rooms provide a perfect place for conversation and connection.
Gift Cards
Give the gift of “tastes like more” to your near and dear with an Aura Restaurant gift card and deliver a memorable dining experience, no matter the occasion.
Reviews
Dinner was great – we are always kind of shy about “small plates” but the choices here were very clear and that made it easier to choose. We had the chicken liver parfait (husband loved), brava potatoes, miso crusted halibut (best halibut we’ve ever had) and the steak bavette. It was all excellent although I will say the halibut was crazy good, I would order that every time. Dessert was also great as were the wine and port offerings. Our server was just the right kind of attentive. We can’t wait to go back!
– Cgoeth
My partner and I decided to celebrate his birthday at Aura, and let me tell you, it was an exhilarating experience that surpassed all expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted warmly by the hostess who happily accommodated our request to sit on the patio. The view from our table was nothing short of breathtaking – we gazed out at the inner harbour, basking in the beauty of downtown Victoria.
[…] We eagerly allowed the server to bring out dishes as they were ready, creating an exciting culinary journey. Our taste buds were treated to a medley of delectable flavors, starting with the beef tongue, burrata, and fresh oysters. Each dish surpassed the last, with the burrata boasting a freshness reminiscent of Italy.
– Bradley Olson
Any non-5star review of this place is nuts. Everything was so delicious and interesting!
– Natalie Wingfield
Upon perusing the menu at Aura, a degree of uncertainty lingered within me. Yet, my concerns quickly went away as the waiter explained the dining process, reaffirming my decision to eat here. The staff exuded a genuine warmth and a helpful demeanor, though the true highlight lies in the exceptional cuisine, so let’s cut to the chase. The reason you’re reading this is you’re not sure if you would like to eat here, let me just say the food is nothing short of extraordinary, so much so that we found ourselves jumping at the opportunity to order seconds.
– Cole S
We recognize and respect that our property is located within the traditional Territory of the Lekwungen people, now known as the Songhees Nation and Esquimalt Nation, whose historical relationship with this land continues to this day.