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The Blackfish Café
is the only floating restaurant in Victoria. We opened our doors in
1994, over the years we have transformed ourselves into one of
Victoria's more casual dining locations, remaining in the hands of
James Bay Inn Ltd. It is located in the hub of Victoria's Inner
Harbour. There are 35 seats inside and another 40 outside on the
heated, covered patio. Any closer to the water, and you're wet! Sit
and enjoy the fully licensed, full service restaurant that has
become one of Victoria's Best Kept Secrets! |
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The Blackfish Café
is owned by Ric Allen, who is also general manager and partner of
the James Bay Inn and Suites. |
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Executive
chef Mike Pitre, is at the helm of the Blackfish Café. Having just
stepped down as branch president of the Canadian Culinary
Federation, Mike is an award winning the chef of the year award for
Victoria, as well as twice receiving the Karl Breitschmid Award for
his involvement in the Federation and the industry.
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career in the culinary arts at the young age of 14, bussing tables
at a neighbourhood restaurant in Fredericton, New Brunswick. It was
there that Mike met award-winning Chefs Klaus Reccha and Taso
Markides, both later becoming good friends and mentors. |
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After starting an apprenticeship in New
Brunswick, Mike decided it was time to discover the rest of the country and
drove across Canada eventually arriving in Victoria, BC. Here he became serious, and
earned an apprenticeship under award-winning Chef Martin Wilkinson
at the Hotel Grand Pacific. There, Mike learned the fundamentals to
move forward in the industry. |
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Mike is also the executive chef at the James Bay Inn and has been
with the company for 7 years and has plans of working towards
building a catering business and production business for his
ever-popular sauces and dressings. |
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Monday - Sunday |
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7am - 'til
dark |
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Food Comments
The food was delicious!!! Beautiful presentation, flavourful,
excellent price and large portions! I had the Roasted Beet Salad and
all I can say is WOW!!! |
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Service Comments
Service was friendly, attentive and accommodating to modifications. |
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Summary
Great food, great atmosphere, great service!!! They even put a lemon
slice in the iced water!!! I will be back!!! Amanda Carl. 17th July
2006 |
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Food Comments
I had the breakfast burrito with herb hash-browns. Large portions
and absolutely delicious I highly recommend! The best breakfast
ever!! |
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Service Comments
Servie was very laid back and friendly. |
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Environment Comments
Right on the water. Watch the bustle of Victoria's waterfront. I
watched several harbour planes take off and land. very cool. |
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Summary
I think this place is awesome - too many locals are missing out on
this good food and the view. Donna Carrigan. 8th April |
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