Pagliacci ’ s
Ferris ’ Oyster Bar
Pagliacci ’ s
1011 Broad Street , Victoria , BC V8W 2A1 ( 250 ) 386-1662 www . pagliaccis . ca , pagliaccis @ shaw . ca Mon . – Sat . 11:30 – 3:00 , Dinner 5:30 ; Sun . 10:00 – 3:00
GOOD , HEARTY ITALIAN FOOD , GENEROUS portions , and live music . What ’ s not to like about Pagliacci ’ s ? The relatively small interior space of Pagliacci ’ s comes alive with warmth and energy as tables quickly fill up at one of Victoria ’ s most popular Italian eateries . Be sure to check the website for band schedules , as for over 35 years , an eclectic mix of local musicians grace the stage and provide a memorable addition to your dinner visit .
Speaking of fun , just reading over the menu is sure to elicit a smile or laugh as nearly all items sport a witty name or play on words such as “ Bill Murray ’ s Meatballs ” or “ Prawns Al Capone - Untouchable ”.
Lunchtime favorites include “ Mr . Roberts ”, a seafood lasagna loaded with Dungeness and rock crab , baby shrimp and mozzarella served with tomato sauce , and the bottomless soup is a steal at just eight dollars .
For dinner , you can ’ t go wrong with “ The Raging Bull ”, a 10-ounce AAA New York Cut with peppercorn sauce and a touch of cream , seasonal vegetables and fettuccine or risotto . Up for adventure ? Try the “ Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death ”. Yeah , it ’ s a real menu item , named after a real movie . Never heard of it ? Now you have .
Reservations for groups of 6 + only .
Ferris ’ Oyster Bar
536 Yates Street , Victoria , BC V8W 1K8 ( 250 ) 360-1824 , Ext . 2 www . ferrisoysterbar . com , info @ ferrisoysterbar . com Downstairs : Mon . – Sat . 11:30 a . m ., Sun . 10 a . m .; Upstairs : 7 days , 5 p . m . Perro Negro : 7 days , 5 p . m .
A BIT DECEIVING BY THE name , Ferris ’ Oyster Bar isn ’ t simply an oyster bar , or even just a bar . In fact , the three story building is home to three very unique restaurants , each with their own kitchen , menus and tastes ; Ferris ’ Downstairs Grill & Garden Patio , Ferris ’ Upstairs Seafood & Oyster Bar , and Perro Negro Tappas + Wine .
Ferris ’ Downstairs Grill & Garden Patio specializes in casual fare such as burgers , pastas , seafood and of course oysters . Ferris ’ Upstairs Seafood & Oyster Bar focuses on the richness of locally sourced seafood and shellfish , while also featuring pork and beef from Alberta . This is where you find such delectable offerings such as the Prosciutto Wrapped Long Line Ling Cod , and the Certified Angus Beef ( available up to a 32-ounce porterhouse for two ). Perro Negro came about in 2014 , and reflects on the casual nature of a classic Spanish tappas bar .
Chef and owner Dave Craggs grew up on Vancouver Island digging clams , roasting oysters on beach fires , and immersing himself in seafood culture . He travels frequently to Spain , and this Mediterranean influence can be seen in his culinary style .
Reservations by phone only . Reservations not available for Perro Negro . kenmoreair . com
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