The Blue Crab Seafood House
146 Kingston Street V8V 1V4 Victoria, BC, Canada

We’re excited to announce our new and improved Happy Hour in our lounge! Enjoy jaw-dropping deals on local, hard to get wines by the glass like Burrowing Owl, Hillside, and Marichel Wineries Our revamped signature cocktails feature local distilleries and mixes like Ampersand, Sheringham, Stillhead, and Rootside ... Our current draft selection includes Driftwood, Hoyne, Vancouver Island, and Granville Island Have you tried our famous crab cakes? How about our amazing local mussels? Enjoy one and get the other half price #happyhour #yyjhappyhour

Happy Friday! What a perfect night to try out some of our new fall cocktails, like this yummy sparkling peach Bellini

Meet Rosie by the Seaside - she’s a dreamy combination of Sheringham Seaside Gin, Rootside Rosehip Lemonade, Chambord Raspberry Liqueur, lemon juice, and grapefruit hibiscus bitters sure to get you feeling Rosie On this gorgeous Sunday, why not take an afternoon stroll along the seaside and join us for one of these as a reward! Take Dallas road past the breakwater at Ogden Point or the David Foster Harbour Pathway past the Empress and Legislature - either one leads right to our welcoming Lounge, snuggled nicely between Fisherman’s Wharf and Laurel Point in charming James Bay. For dinner, don’t forget to make a reservation as space is limited! Call 250-480-1999 from 5pm to 9pm or book online through Open Table. If Open Table shows no space, then give us a call!

Join us tonight for one of the amazing new cocktails on our fall list like this adult take on a childhood favourite Rootside Rootbeer Float Goslings Black Seal Rum, Rootside Rootbeer, Baileys, cherry vanilla bitters, brandied cherries

Dinner and a show of nature’s beauty Reservation’s still available tomorrow through to Halloween

One of our mouth watering mains on our Thanksgiving Three Course Menu this weekend Cabernet Braised Beef with Rutabaga and Squash mash #thanksgiving #thankful

Halibut season + Patio season = BLISS Halibut Pan seated local halibut, cauliflower risotto, local vegetables, balsamic reduction ... Seafood Pasta Fresh island clams, house smoked candied salmon, wild prawns, spaghetti, white wine cream sauce, Asiago, arugula #patioseason #halibutseason

We love working with these Rootside soda mixers from across the harbour in Esquimalt Also a great spirit-free beverage just on its own! @rootsidesoda

Lightly breaded and tenderly fried, our Humbolt Squid calamari is the ocean friendly go-to lounge snack This is a relatively new inhabitant of our waters that is negatively impacting the salmon populations that feed our local orca pods. A true eat or be eaten situation, these large predators are even known to attack divers and surfers! Lets enjoy these tasty squid and help our oceans balance by keeping their numbers down #oceanwise #eatorbeeaten

Our busy bee bartenders are at it again new craft cocktails featuring local distilleries coming this week! Join us for daily drink specials as we play with our new products like this tasty Honey Shine rum from @devinedistilleryandwinery #craftcocktails #supportlocal #happyhour

The view last night from our patio, Slip 53! Enjoy this beautiful weather were having on our patio tonight from 5 - 9pm #patioweather #yyjpatio

Looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset? Our gorgeous summer views, without the summer crowds #yyjsunset #silverlining

Our menu may be limited for now, but that doesnt mean its limited in beauty or flavour! Fresh seafood creations by our talented culinary team every evening from 5 - 9 pm in our lounge and on our patio

You can now enjoy our Signature Blue Crab Prawn Caesar with your Crab Cake Benedict from 9 am every day #morningview #yyjbrunch

WE ARE BACK!!! Open from 7am till 10 am for Breakfast daily. Blue Crab Lounge and Slip 53 Patio will be open from 5 pm till 11pm - Food service from 5pm till 9pm. We cant wait to see you again.

Happy Canada Day, friends!!! Whether youre celebrating virtually, with family or safely within small groups, we wish you a fun and fantastic day Lets get the party going, eh?? #canadaday2020 #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #cheerstous #canadiantuxedosforall #swimminginmaplesyrup #caesarswereinventedhere #proudcanadian

Happy Fathers Day to all of the amazing, hardworking Dads out there! Thank you for everything you do to care for and inspire those you love every day From all of us at the Blue Crab, we wish you a safe and happy Fathers Day! #fathersday2020 #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #thisonesforyoudad

Wishing all of the amazing, hard working Moms out there a very Happy Mothers Day, from all of us at the Blue Crab Although we cannot serve you today, our thoughts are with you! Thank you for all you do every day that brings joy to all of the people around you Happy Mothers Day!! #bluecrabseafoodhouse #happymothersdaymom #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #hopetoseeyousoon

Wishing you all a safe, healthy and happy Easter weekend, friends! While we remain closed at this time, we look forward to the days when well all see one another again From all of us at the Blue Crab Seafood House, have a wonderful holiday. #happyeaster #bluecrabseafoodhouse #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #staysafe

To all of our valued guests. Please be advised that, due to the current state of the COVID-19 situation, we will be closing indefinitely as of Wednesday morning. The safety of our staff and guests is, and will continue to be, our top priority and we thank you for your understanding during this difficult time. From all of us at the Blue Crab Seafood House, stay well and safe; we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

FRESH-ness you can taste! Dig into our mouth-watering Blue Crab Tower! With fresh snow crab, oysters, shrimp & ahi tuna, this is something the entire family can enjoy together! Book your table: https://bit.ly/38EdjNV #BlueCrabSeafoodHouse #FamilyFaves

Meet the first winners of our Secret Guest Giveaway!!! These two lovely ladies received their dinner on us last night, and couldnt have been more surprised or thrilled Come out and join us all month long, you never know when our next Secret Guest Giveaway will happen....it could be YOUR table!!! Todays deal of the day: Buy one starter, get the second for half price. So many reasons to keep hanging out with us at the Crab #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #coastonintothebluecrab #bluecrabseafoodhouse #bctastesbetter #bestbitesvictoria #yyjeats #yyjbartender #yyjhappyhour #supportlocal #secretguestgiveaway #dealoftheday #winnerwinnerchickendinner #haveyouseenourview #crabsolutelyfabulous

A brand new pasta is hitting our menu tonight! Chef Greg hits a home run with this incredible Seafood Pasta; clams, wild pacific prawns, local candied salmon and spaghetti all tossed in and indulgent white wine cream sauce. Delicious just barely begins to describe it! #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #coastonintothebluecrab #bluecrabseafoodhouse #yyjfoodie #yyjeats #yyjdrinks #bctastesbetter #bestbitesvictoria #intercitypackers #perksmicrogreens #topsoilgreens #vicfoodguys #welovetoeat #jamesbayresident #local #eatlocal #supportlocal

Deals, deals deals! Today's one-day-only special?? Half-priced desserts after 8pm Indulge your sweet tooth with something delightful tonight, as we watch Spring Break inch closer and closer. Still looking for our first Secret Guest giveaway winner....perhaps it'll be you! #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #coastonintothebluecrab #bluecrabseafoodhouse #yyjdesserts #marchmayhem #secretguestgiveaway #eatlocal #alwayshomegrown #supportlocal #thisiswherewelive #welovetoeat #waterfrontdining #jamesbayresident #yyjhappyhour

We just keep on rolling with the deals over here at the Crab!! Todays deal of the day....$10 off all bottles of Pinot, white or red Were putting the Wine in Wednesday and getting you over that mid week hump. #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #coastonintothebluecrab #bluecrabseafoodhouse #winewednesday #marchmayhematthecrab #yyjwino #yyjdrinks #yyjbartender #eatlocal #supportlocal #jamesbayresident #waterviewsfordays #secretguestgiveaway

The madness continues!! Todays deal gets you our... Signature Crab Cakes lunch entree or dinner starter for $15 #drooling #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #coastonintothebluecrab #bluecrabseafoodhouse #yyjeats

Get ready for Mayhem all March long at the Blue Crab! We're giving you a new deal every day, which just equals more reasons to spend lots of time with us Even better? You could win your meal for up to four guests in one of our Secret Guest giveaways!Check our Instagram and Facebook every day for the newest deal, and make the Blue Crab your March-long destination! March 9th deal "Buy two regular priced adult beverages and receive a Portofino garlic loaf starter on us!" #coastonintothebluecrab #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #bluecrabseafoodhouse #marchmayhem #winyourmeal #thisisgonnabegood #getyourcrabon #yyjeats #bctastesbetter #eatmagazine #victoriabuzz #vicfoodguys #besteatsvictoria #perksmicrogreens #yyjbartender #yyjhappyhour

Tickets are available now for our second annual Spring Seafood Social! On Saturday, April 4th, join us for this afternoon cocktail reception in support of the Esquimalt Neighbourhood House Society. Amazing water views, beer and wine tastings, incredible appetizers provided by the Blue Crab culinary team, live DJ, door prizes and more! Spend some time with us and support a great local organization....whats not to love?! Tickets available at eventbrite. Link through our Facebook event #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #givingbackfeelsgreat #bluecrabseafoodhouse #coastonintothebluecrab #yyjevents #yyjgivesback #springseafoodsocial #waterfrontdining #bctastesbetter #besteatsvictoria #vicfoodguys #eatmagazine #victoriabuzz #jamesbayresident #lovelocalliving #topsoilgreens #perksmicrogreens #intercitypackers #ocean985 #jack1031vic #farmtotableyyj

Dinner anyone?? Come on in and join us for this indulgent Alaskan King Crab Cioppino, or one of our other incredible new specials! Chef Greg is making your life all about the seafood this week, and you do NOT want to miss out. Weve just upped the drool factor in James Bay, friends #besteatsvictoria #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #coastonintothebluecrab #bluecrabseafoodhouse #yyjeats #yyjdrinks #yyjfoodies #youneedtoeathere #haveyouseenourview #seafoodsocial #april4th #ticketsateventbrite #supportlocal #eatlocal #perksmicrogreens #topsoilgreens #yyjevents #thisiswherewelive #jamesbayresident

Hit Happy Hour in our Lounge!! Every day from 3-6pm $5 hi-balls $6 Granville Island Pints $7 glasses of select wines #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #yyjhappyhour #yyjbartender #yyjappies #eatlocal #eatmagazine #victoriabuzz #vicfoodguys #thisiswherewelive #bluecrabseafoodhouse #coastonintothebluecrab

Let us tempt you on your Tuesday with this delectable Miso Ginger Salmon bowl, and give you something other than those clouds to focus on! Plus, its been said that Salmon and Tuesday both pair well with wine, so theres really no excuse not to do some field research Come shellebrate Tuesday at the Blue Crab! #coastonintothebluecrab #bluecrabseafoodhousevictoriabc #whatistheretobecrabbyabout

Come out and join us for an afternoon of delicious food and drinks, and support a great cause!

Its a Girls Night Out at the Blue Crab with Heather Backman! Get in on the action now by texting in to win Let Heather and our culinary team treat you to dinner and an always-needed mid week evening out!

Today is anti-bullying day! A beautiful movement that was started in 2007 in Nova Scotia by Travis Price, its a day aimed at erasing bullying and harassment and focuses on support, inclusion and most importantly kindness; it really is one size fits all Lets show our kindness today, and every day, friends #coastonintothebluecrab #bluecrabseafoodhouse #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #showyourkindness #wearpink #erasebullying #yyjeats #yyjhappyhour #bctastesbetter #victoriabuzz #eatmagazine #supportlocal #supportoneanother #kindnessisonesizefitsall

Lunch plans?? Were betting theyll be made after one look at this delicious scallop and prawn penne pasta with cream sauce! Let the Blue Crab warm you up on this chilly day Happy Hour from 3-6pm and again from 9-close just gives you even more reasons to hang out with us all day! Its nice and cozy down here in James Bay; come see for yourself. #coastonintothebluecrab #bluecrabseafoodhouse #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #yyjeats #lunchspecial #lunchtime #yyjhappyhour #yyjbartender #eatlocal #eatmagazine #victoriabuzz #thinpigmedia #betterbites #haveyouseenourview #waterfrontdining #welivehere #weEathere #jamesbayresident #foodiefebruary #dragmetodinner

How can you say no to the Blue Crab on a Monday when we have a team who can whip you up something this delicious?! Foodie February continues all this week, so make sure you keep tagging us in your #foodiefebruary instagram posts and using the hashtag #whatistheretobecrabbyabout to be entered to win a $25 GC #coastonintothebluecrab #bluecrabseafoodhouse #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #bestbitesvictoria #yyjeats #yyjeatshere #yyjbartender #eatlocal #supportlocalbusinessyyj #waterviews #yyjhappyhour #vicfoodguys #dragmetodinner #henriettadubet #chazavery #vivianvanderpuss #lolamaneata #eddiliscious #march10 #only18ticketsleft

Its a beautiful day in the YYJ for some Ahi Tuna tacos!! Enjoy this delightful lunch special while it lasts today Cant make it in for lunch? Then dont miss out on our Happy Hour from 3-6pm in the lounge. Beer, wine and hi-balls on special and they all pair incredibly well with our new Happy Hour Bites menu! Friday afternoon at the Blue Crab....get your weekend started right, friends #coastintothebluecrab #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #yyjhappyhour #bestbitesvictoria #vicfoodguys #yyjbartender #eatlocal #supportlocal #gibrewing #hoynebrewing #topsoilgreens #perksmicrogreens #welovetoeat #yyjdrinkshere #yyjeatshere #haveyouseenourview #dragmetodinner #ticketsaregoingfast #march10 #henriettadubet #bluecrabseafoodhouse #slip53atthebluecrab

Happy Family Day, from our fam to yours! Were open regular hours on this beautiful holiday Monday, taking care of everything, so all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your together-time Make some time to wander in to the Blue Crab today! Happy hour starts at 3pm, and #foodiefebruary is in full swing from 5pm. Family time with us has never looked so good! #bluecrabseafoodhouse #yyjfamilyday #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #sunshineandwaterviews #yyjeats #bestbitesvictoria #yyjhappyhour #yyjbartender #eatlocal #supportlocal #familytimeisthebesttime #scuttleonin #weareworththewander #rediscoverthebluecrab #visitusagainforthefirsttime

Happy Valentines Day from all of us here at the Blue Crab! Love is in the air today, and weve got plenty to share Start your long weekend off with Happy Hour in our lounge from 3-6pm! Wine on special for $7 and lots of little nibbles to help ensure you enjoy yourself all the way through the evening. Wear your heart on your sleeve & share some love and laughs at the Blue Crab today #bluecrabseafoodhouse #loveisallyouneed #actuallymaybeweneedbacontoo #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #valentinesdayatthecrab #dragmetodinner #ticketsonsalenow #foodiefebruary #welovetoeat #eatlocal #supportlocalyyj #thisiswherethemagichappens #galentinesday #feelthelove #eatcake #heartsallovereverything

Foodies! Have you found your way to the Blue Crab yet? Foodie February is calling, and it's flying by fast! Our Chef's are outdoing themselves with incredible new items, including these Buttermilk marinated Frog's legs....so what are you waiting for?! Tag us in your Instagram photos and use the hashtag #whatistheretobecrabbyabout and be entered to win a $25 gift card every week. Show us what gets your inner Foodie running to the table, all February at the Blue Crab! #bluecrabseafoodhouse #foodiefebruary #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #instagramtowin #giftcardsgalore #yyjfoodie #yyjeats #getyourcrabon #dragmetodinner #ticketsonsalenow #waterfrontdining #familydayweekendyyj #feelingbluelooksgoodonyou #slip53opensinmay #shamelesspromotionsdepartment #jamesbayresident #welovetoeat #eatmagazine #eatdrinktravelyall

So many amazing things happening at the Blue Crab on a Tuesday! Happy Hour starts promptly at 3pm, bringing you all sorts of tasty bites and drinks to choose from, you'll find daily drink specials with something for everyone, plus Foodie February continues at 5pm! Don't forget to tag us in your Instagram photos and use the hashtag #whatistheretobecrabbyabout to be entered to win a $25 GC; we'll be picking a winner every week! So many reasons to re-discover the Blue Crab. #bluecrabseafoodhouse #foodiefebruaruy #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #bctastesbetter #yyjeats #yyjdrinks #yyjhappyhour #yyjbites #eatlocal #supportlocalbusiness #topsoilgreens #tuesdayisalmostfriday #bluecrabhappyhour #thisiswherethemagichappens #dragmetodinner #dragnightatthecrab #whatareyoudoingmarch10th

Psst! On March 10th, we want your Dinner to be a DRAG....in the best way! Tickets are going fast for DRAG me to Dinner at the Blue Crab, a fabulous night of a Chef's Choice 5-course meal and 5 performances by some of Victoria's most sought-after Queens & Kings. This one-night-only event has limited seating, so visit eventbrite.ca today & check out the event on our Fabebook page. Get your DRAG on at the Blue Crab! #dragmetodinner #bluecrabseafoodhouse #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #crabsolutelyfabulous #henriettadubet #vivianvanderpuss #lolamaneata #chazavery #eddilicious #dragnightatthecrab

Happy Saturday, friends! The weekend is in full swing and we're keeping things relaxing and fun down here at the Crab Shafts on special for $5 all day long, with Happy Hour from 3-6pm, featuring a brand new Bites menu to fill that hunger gap and compliment your bevvies. Let us take care of all the heavy lifting today; spend your Saturday with us! Foodie February menus hit the table at 5pm, so get your Insta posts ready!! #bluecrabseafoodhouse #foodiefebruary #bestshaftinvictoria #yyjhappyhour #yyjbartender #yyjbestbites #thisiswherethemagichappens #dragmetodinner #winagiftcard #whatistheretobecrabbyabout #sandinyourpailbeerinyourcup #digthis #getyourcrabon #crabsolutelyfabulous