Aura Waterfront Restaurant Menu + Patio

Address

680 Montreal St, Victoria, BC V8V 1Z8, Canada

Opening Hours

Sunday 7–11 am

Saturday 7–11 am

Monday 7–11 am

Tues Day 7–11 am

Wednesday 7–11 am

Thursday 7–11 am

Friday 7–11 am

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Dinner Menu, Dec 2023

Item	Description	Price
Fresh Shucked Oyster	Sake + yuzu mignonette	CA$4.00
Warm Parkerhouse Roll	Sake kasu butter	CA$8.00
Lamb Tartare	Sunchoke, egg yolk, sichuan aioli, lavash crackers	CA$16.00
Winter Green Salad	Poached apple, chèvre, hazelnut	CA$16.00
Roasted Carrot Salad	Koji butter, tenkasu, pickled carrot + shallot	CA$15.00
Celeriac + Potato Soup	Mustard greens, apple vinegar	CA$14.00
Fingerling Potatoes	Bonito salt, togarashi aioli	CA$8.00
Kabocha Squash Risotto	Slow poached egg, pumpkin seed gremolata	CA$18.00
Charred Octopus	Chickpea, rouille, chimichurri, crispy coppa	CA$23.00
Seared Hokkaido Scallop	XO, grilled onion, citrus	CA$31.00
Kasu Broiled Sablefish	Shittake broth, turnip, kelp oil	CA$32.00
Smoked Lamb Loin	Kabocha squash, dashi, leek	CA$35.00
Farmhouse Chicken Breast	Wheat berries, sour cherry, beets	CA$30.00
Kimchi Braised Beef Shin	Charred cabbage, carrot confit	CA$28.00

Dessert Menu, Dec 2023

Item	Description	Price
Pot de Crème	Bourbon dark chocolate, feuilletine crunch, tonka nib caramel	CA$8.00
Mille Feuille	Tonka whip, milk cremeux, cocoa nib praline	CA$9.00
Bon Bons	Chef’s choice of three chocolates + truffles	CA$9.00
Inn Made Ice Cream or Sorbet	Ask your server for flavors	CA$9.00
Sliced Fruit	Fresh selection of seasonal fruit + berries	CA$7.00
Cheese Plate	Chef’s selection	CA$18.00

Week of Love Tasting Menu Feb 9-18, 2024

($75/guest)

Item	Description	Price
Seared Beef Roulade	Shimeji mushroom, sesame, ginger
Celeriac + Potato Soup	Mustard greens, apple vinegar
Warm Parkerhouse Roll	Sake kasu butter
Winter Green Salad	Poached apple, chèvre, hazelnut
Seared Hokkaido Scallops	XO, grilled onion, citrus
Yuzu + Pear Granita
Crispy Fingerling Potatoes	Bonito salt, togarashi-lime aioli
Kimchi Braised Beef Shin	Charred cabbage, carrot confit
Sweets	Selection of our Pastry Chef’s Desserts

Customer Reviews

We really enjoyed our dining experience at Aura. It's a fantastic waterfront option with a view of the harbour. What's unique about this restaurant is they specialize in sharing plates. I felt this way really brought my table together and creatied an even more bonding family outing. Everyone getting to try and compare their favorites was fun! Our server was very experienced and professional. I recommend everything we tried, but don't miss the house made bread and the pork belly was mouth watering. I will return for sure!

Absolutely amazing experience earlier this year. Easily within my Top 10 all time dining experiences. The service was wonderful and attentive without being overbearing, with detailed information on all of our dishes of choice. Everything was served as it was prepared, which allowed us to enjoy it at the perfect temperature and over a series of courses. Each dish was cooked to perfection. The drinks were delicious and well crafted, and the signature lavender cocktail was a bit bitter, which contrasted nicely with the meal.

Skipped dinner, but wanted to share thoughts on happy hour. Opted for a change this New Year's and stayed at the Inn at Laurel instead of our usual Empress or Grand Pacific in Victoria. Explored the hotel bar—a chic, compact space with a gorgeous view of water and surroundings. The bartender's friendly service and skillful drink choices enhanced the experience. Overall, a charming spot to enjoy drinks and soak in the scenic views.