Unique and stylish
"The Superior is another one of those gems, located outside of the downtown core, away from the tourist bustle. The staff are experienced and knowledgeable, the wine list is expertly curated, and the food focuses on local, in season ingredients. The atmosphere is unique and funky, and you will notice a cool local crowd. I tried the crab fritters and ginger cake. The crab fritters were some of the best: no bread fillers, they were 100% real crab. I also highly recommend the flatbread and root chips as sharing appies. The Superior is popular in the summer as well, for»More
Victoria Olde & New
A travelogue by Ronald Holden
Originally published on the blog Cornichon.org
November-December 2009
Victoria's Secrets (III of IV): Stuff of Superior Dreams
Just a few blocks from the well-known tourist attractions of Victoria (Empress, Royal BC Museum, Parliament Buildings, Undersea Gardens, Wax Museum, etc.) lies James Bay, the oldest residential district (north of San Francisco) on the west coast of North America. And it's here, on a damp, overcast Wednesday night, dolled up in vintage attire, that Cornichon and Hedonista found yet another treasure: The Superior. HEDONISTA says: Ever since I first tried this wonderfully whimsical place, I'm now happy to say that I'm as close to a regular as»More
Trip Advisor Review
“The café is absolutely superior. The atmosphere is very tastefully done, by the owner herself, and it changes every season. Her dedication to her baby is shown as she herself makes an appearance almost every night as an extremely well dressed hostess, to help make customers feel as if they have stepped into her own home. The staff is extremely hospitible, polite and very knowledgeable.
When I went to this resteraunt it was very busy, but my waiter Andrew was 150% there for me and my family. It made us feel as if we were his only table when of course that was not the»More
'Town and Country' ~ Alaska Airlines Magazine / February 2009
Music of a different type entertained me that night at The Superior...
»MoreThank You Note From Wedding
A Thank You Note From a Wedding at the cafe on July 26th.Thank you, Lisa and Torin!Thank you again for helping to make our wedding day so special. We had a wonderful time. Our guests loved the venue, raved about the food and said the staff was great. They loved seeing you all behind the bar doing YMCA! We had two picky eaters who we were a bit worried about but they both loved the food. We also had several people say how much they enjoyed your dad's gallery - an extra special treat we didn't expect. We are starting to get photos»More