Saveur Restaurant

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we say farewell.

Since 2020, the operational challenges faced by businesses due to ongoing closures, restrictions, and setbacks caused by the pandemic made an extremely difficult environment for restaurants to survive in. Combined with ongoing labor shortages, rising cost of food, and inflation, we have reached a difficult decision to close Saveur. The choice to sell our space was made with careful consideration. In the current environment, we cannot envision a successful future while at the same time adhering to our level of standards and quality of both food and service. We wish the new owners of 658 Herald Street great success with their new restaurant concept, opening in the near future.

Throughout the past decade, so many important people have played a key role in the great success of this restaurant. Saveur was an empty shell when Chef Robert Cassels first started this project 10 years ago. With the help of many, (and you all know who you are), it was not only physically built-out from scratch, but Saveur became an extraordinary space, constantly evolving. By year three, it had skyrocketed to the top restaurant in the city. A vision of excellence became reality year after year through collaborations with local farmers, wineries, chefs, charities, incredible team members, and our customers - many became like family.
On behalf of our incredible team, both now and then, thank you, everyone, for all of the memories. It has been our great honour to serve you.

Chef Rob Cassels, thank you for your dedicated leadership and incomparable commitment to excellence over the years. Thank you for never compromising your standards, for your support to the community, and for your partnerships with local farmers - even when things were most difficult. Behind the awards and accolades were 70 hour work weeks and personal sacrifices that only few can imagine.

“Excellence is about fighting and pursuing something diligently, with a strict and determined approach to doing it right. It's okay if there are flaws in the process - it makes it more interesting.” - Charlie Trotter

Sad to see this one go! Third course on the last tasting menu.

Spot prawn stuffed jumbo morel mushroom, Sunwing Farm peas, turnips, smoked pea purée, buttermilk, spot prawn bisque emulsion.

Wow! We are so happy to be a part of such a wonderful community of people dedicated to serving up happiness, and very honored to have our own Chef Robert Cassels selected as Chef of the Year by , and to also have won Best Upscale for the second year in a row. 🙏

Saveur Restaurant is CELEBRATING again as Chef/Owner, Robert Cassels, is being inducted into the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame in 2023 for his ongoing commitment to supporting local farmers and producers. Also, shout out to Ken Nakano of Aura restaurant in Victoria, also being recognized, and great thanks to the BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association!

Victoria chefs named to hall of fame for exquisite farm-to-table approach - Victoria News B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame event set for Oct. 23

Let us cook this holiday long weekend and skip doing the dishes! Enjoy Chef's Take-Home Family Meal this Canada Day! Please order 24 hours in advance for pick-up on Saturday, July 1st between 2:00 - 4:00pm.
For Orders:
Call: 250-590-9251
Text: 250-516-9372
Email: [email protected]

Did you know we can offer a vegan tasting menu on request? Let us know when you're booking your chef's five course tasting menu that you're interested in a vegan experience!

Pictured:
Cucumber and apple “crudo”
Compressed with Cucumber Juice, Dill oil, pickled mustard seed, Korean radish, black truffle

Spot prawns and morels.

3rd course off last weeks tasting!
Morels stuffed with spot prawn mousse, turnip, smoked pea purée, crispy head, sautéed spot prawns, spot prawn bisque emulsion

We are thrilled to be mentioned (among other great reasons to visit our beautiful destination) in Forbes Travel Guide this summer! Destination Greater Victoria

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🍽️We're serving up the finest of local, in season ingredients! We have peas from rhubarb from turnips from pea tendrils from and halibut from

Pictured:
Haida Gwaii Halibut
Smoked Pea Risotto, Rhubarb, Madrona Farm Peas, Buttermilk

Nova Scotia Scallop Crudo

Sunwing Farm cucumber, chive blossom, jalapeño cucumber “gazpacho”, dill, pickled mustard seed

🥂 + 🍔 Did you know we're open 3-5pm Friday through Sunday for Bubbles & Bites? Join us for sparkling wine by the glass & Phillips beer by the sleeve (Bubbles!) BOGO Snacks (Bites!)We've also got our beloved Saveur Burger & Crispy Korean Pork Belly Sandwich ready to enjoy 🤤

Pictured:
Saveur Burger
Sunwing Farms Tomato Jam, Lettuce, Onion, Smoked Cheddar, Charred Garlic Scape Mayo