Victoria Gastro Pub

Unique menu with many good options, local craft beer list. Atmosphere inside is welcoming. Outdoor seating available in season. Can easily accommodate large parties.

This is a very nice place in the Columbia area, with a very nice cozy decor. Great for lunches, and small business meetings. Great staff that are very accommodating and very personable. The food is always good and served in a timely manner. This place is very clean, and has clean bathrooms. Highly recommended if your in the Columbia area.

I love their food and the service is kind of adequate. I'd give them more stars but I did have a bad experience there once. They had a fixed menu for mother's day one year, and we had reservations but were not made aware of the menu in advance. When we got there I discovered that there wasn't a single thing on the menu that I could eat due to my eating restrictions, allergies, and the fact that I was pregnant and incredibly nauseous. I asked the waitress if I could just have some bread or some toast or just an English muffin or some crackers and she completely refused. She told me I had to order from the limited menu or have nothing. I wound up sitting there not eating while the rest of my party, none of which were actually mom's, enjoyed a meal. I got no remorse from the waitress or the management. It made me not visit again for years. Ultimately though I gave them the chance to redeem themselves and they at least serve a good plate of food. Their wait staff could be so much more attentive though.

Victoria's offers a fantastic variety of beers, wine, and spirits. They also have an eclectic menu of delicious food. Happy hour has a nice selection of reasonably priced food and beverages. I've been going here for about 10 years and it's always been a fun place to visit. The only downside is that they are a victim of their own success. Parking is often hard to get and the place is regularly packed to the brim.

I have gone past this place several times and heard about their famous duck fat fries, but never tried them. Coming here, I must say that the flavor is both robust and complimentary to the other foods available.

The restaurant is located in a convenient spot next to a major street (Snowden Pkwy), so it's easy to get to. There's abundant parking with wheelchair accessible spots as well. The building is clearly a pub/restaurant, and has several stores in the vicinity.

Walking in, the lighting is dimmed, and the bar is separate from the restaurant area. The bartenders work fast and are amiable. The drinks are a little bit more expensive than other places in the area, but the bartenders make drinks that are strong but well-balanced in flavor.

After my group arrived, we moved to the restaurant area, and the waitress offered some decent recommendations on craft brews, appetizers, and chef specials. I ended up taking a chocolate stout, brussel sprouts, and a salmon dish. The sprouts were NOT bitter, but rather buttery, roasted, and seasoned. The salmon was juicy but cooked well with a tangy apple salad on top. It left a good lasting taste.

Having tried a variety of their foods, interacting with employees, and enjoying a good time with my friends, I'd say this place is a great spot to catch up with old co-workers, buddies, or even family.