The Rack Bistro - Victoria, British Columbia

Michael

First time I stopped here for dinner and drink and I was impressed with the service, quality and the atmosphere.
Staff were nice and friendly.
Food and drink menu is great and probably to many people’s tastes.
I ordered The Rack burger, it was juicy, tasty and delicious. All compliments to the chef.
I would definitely recommend this bar/pub/restaurant for good drink, good foods and watch a sport game.

Alison B.

Service was great and the coconut mojitos were delicious. I ordered a taco salad and it was lacking for a price of $27
It was a bowl (not a taco bowl) of romaine lettuce with 3 tortilla chips, a few black beans and kernels of corn, a blob of avocado and 6 medium sized prawns. The dressing was tasty. It seems like restaurant prices are going up at the same time quality is going down, and tipping is going up - a triple whammy!

Linda

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Rack Bistro with a group of approximately 35 people and I couldn’t be more impressed. The menu offered an excellent variety, catering to all dietary preferences—from kid-friendly options to vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat dishes. Every guest was able to find something they loved, and the quality of the food was outstanding across the board.

What truly set the experience apart, however, was the service. Despite being at full capacity on a busy Saturday night, the staff provided impeccable service. Our needs were attended to quickly and with genuine care, which made the evening even more enjoyable.

Whether you're planning a small gathering or a large group event, I highly recommend The Rack! The combination of exceptional food and top-notch service makes it an easy choice for any occasion. Thank you for hosting us, we will be back 😊

Prasanth J.

Had a wonderful Friday night at this amazing Bistro. The atmosphere was splendid at their outdoor patio. The food was really good and delicious. We tried the rack sliders which was the best among the lot with beef chuck and goat cheese, the flavour was out of the world. The Korean bbq chicken lettuce wrap was amazing as well. Will definitely try this place again.

Lew N.

This evening’s visit to the rack could be summed up by two words that begin with “E.”
Excellent, and Entertaining!
When the boys said $1 tacos, my immediate reaction was oh great, I’ll eat ten of those, and hit McDonalds on the way home to fill up. I was completely wrong. We ordered 36 between the 3 of us, and were e all stuffed. Fist bump to the kitchen, who pumped our food out quick as hell! Pulled pork was definitely the clear victor, but in a close 2nd and 3rd were ground beef, and fish.
The food wasn’t the only highlight. The table beside us was hilarious; we truly enjoyed interacting with them. Then beer was cold, as it should be.
Honestly, the only thing we didn’t like, was our server….
We LOVED her. Had the pleasure of being served by the manager, and she was stellar.
Sorry about the bad pics, they’re screenshotted from a video.
10/10 all around.
Will definitely be returning soon.

Hilevy M.

Sat out on the patio with friends from out of town.

What happened to the ribs.... with a name like The Rack Bistro our imagination dreamt up a perfect rack of ribs....

Can only hope to see a change in the menu even if only seasonal.

Music bingo was also an experience to be enjoyed

Spencer L.

My significant other and I came here every weekend in 2021 for drinks and food as we only live 3 minutes away. This place has changed. Tonight was the last time we will come in.

We have noticed the quality of the food slipping through the years since they opened in 2020.
Tonight we came in at 7:30 on a Friday night, we were expecting to wait at least 15 minutes to get a seat. We were seated immediately in a barely filled restaurant. No server to be seen for 15 minutes, the bartender actually took our drinks and appetizer. The food is priced fairly and drinks are priced well, the cocktails are quite good actually.

Deep fried pickles come out, the oil clearly needs to be changed in the deep fryer, black specks all over the pickles and definitely overcooked as they were overly browned and quite rubbery. Taste left something to be desired as well.
Chicken souvlaki comes out, presentation is nice at first look, I pick the wrap up and it falls apart immediately, that’s fine. I unwrap the wrap from the wax paper and it is COVERED in grease. I understand that I’m eating at a pub/bar but you have to draw the line somewhere on how greasy food can be.
Server comes back after another 15 minutes to ask how food is, I explain that it’s too greasy and I don’t want it. The food was comped without request. I did appreciate that, and it goes to show that the server was aware of the problem and is attentive to her job. She was a lovely server and I have no complaints about the service I received.

The food leaves a lot to be desired, disappointing.

Dre E. P.

One of my beers was cracked with glass at the bottom — not great. Service was okay, and the taco was decent. Might give it another shot, but hoping for a better experience next time.