Crooked Goose Bistro

I work down the road do I’m usually here at least once a week. Food is good, great beer selection including at least two rotating taps, service is good and the couple who run the place are awesome.

Holy crap this place is GOOD!!! On a recent visit to Victoria, we decided to try this place after visiting the Butchart Gardens. The hanger was strong with me, after walking around in the rain for many hours whilst being mowed over by other visitors to the Gardens, and the Crooked Goose satisfied. Their wings are pretty much the best I have EVER had in my life and the burger I had was pretty amazing too. My husband says the poutine was out of this world (I did not try this, as it is not GF) and he kept wanting to go back here to eat for the rest of our stay. We will be back here for sure and we are jealous of those of you who live in this area and can frequent this place.

Great burger and fries. As good a burger as I have had in victoria! Staff very helpful and attentive. Recommended! High end execution and presentation.

Took my daughter and her room mates here for brunch on Sunday. Everything we ordered was excellent. The service was great. The prices were not too bad and all and all I would definitely go back.

This was a very enjoyable experience. My friend was craving the Portobello Mushroom Burger which she said was fabulous. I had a hard time chi icing what I wanted because everything on the menu sounded so good. After asking the waitress what they are know food she said everything is made in-​house minus the Ketchup & vinegar.
I ended up having a Green Thai Curry and it was fab. Initially I thought the price were a bit steep but the food was great. It was worth every penny & they have so good locally brew beer.

I tried the Crooked Goose with my mom on Saturday and Oh. My. God, it was fantastic. When we first walked into the bistro I was blown away by the décor. The bar has, what I consider, fantastic lighting! Your eye is drawn to it and the variety of alcohol they offer. The interior is small yet manages to feel spacious and welcoming. I was not expecting it to look so welcoming and young. Our server was friendly, relaxed, and just plain wonderful to interact with.
We started our brunch by ordering some caesars. My mom had the regular Bloody Caesar and I had the Bacon and Blue Cheese Caesar. The regular was a top notch, classic caesar. The bacon and blue cheese one (made with gin) was above and beyond delicious. The bacon was warm so the oils dripped into the drink to better infuse the flavor and the green olive stuffed with Stilton was salty and sharp. A perfect combo. My mom ordered the Chorizo hash and I had the pulled pork hash. Both came with two poached eggs, hollandaise, and toast. The chorizo was perfectly spiced and my pulled pork was wonderfully done. The only downsides were that the hollandaise was practically non existent, in flavor and serving size, and there was only one debit machine so we had to wait awhile to pay.
Over all I had a fantastic experience. They try very hard to use local, fresh ingredients, and the quality of their food really does stand out. They manage to cater to different crowds as well and they do it seamlessly. It is great for taking an elderly relative to for breakfast or brunch and could also be an amazing place to go with friends to knock back some beers and have a good time. Do not pass up this amazing experience!

My fiancée and I visited the Crooked Goose on a Sunday around noon.
The first thing I noticed were three tables of seniors in their Sunday best, possibly meeting after church for lunch and across the dining room were a bunch of fellows watching TV drinking beer. Clearly this establishment has appeal for all walks of life, which is good I suppose.
As for the décor, I can’t tell if it was a dump that was prettied up, or a place wanting to look nostalgic, or just «Hey we bought this place and just wanted to get it up and running» No complaints from me on the décor. It was clean and had all the appearance of a mid to higher end restaurant.
Our waiter was a pleasant fellow and knowledgable on the offerings of the Crooked Goose. I had the Fat Buoy Burger and my fiancée had the Nicoise Salad. Both entrees were excellent.
I have to say when you walk in the door it has a feel of «Hey this is a nice place» Nice tables, nice art, then you look across the dining room and see the dudes drinking watching sports. It has a menu that says «hey try our Duck Confit or Brisket Pappardelle on one page and a «pound of wings» on the next page.
It’s like 2 different establishments under one roof. Personally it doesn’t make any difference to me, but this is a review and people want to know these things.
The bottom line: Good food and I must say this is on my recommended list now.

Superbly delicious, and the staff were great. The pork was cooked to perfection: full of flavour and moist. I’ve also never had a mushroom soup so amazingly tasty before. Great atmosphere, but the location wasn’t great: Wilkinson may be one of the worst designed streets in existence. Good luck getting in the parking lot. The chocolate pot de crème (or whatever) made it all worth it.

We really like this place. The staff are great, food is awesome and atmosphere rocks for a drink and dessert.

Some interesting and flavourful takes on poutine and the eggs Benedicts are awesome. Coffee is always great and service quick and attentive.
Will strive to try more menu items in future but it is hard not to order the Bennys.
Definitely worth trying for yourself and returning again and again.

Always enjoy our meals. I love the mushroom soup (as another reviewer said, it’s thick, creamy, and blended with a good hint of garlic) and the caesar salad (thick bacon and great dressing). My hubby loves the steak and frites. The truffle fries are delicious! Staff is always lovely. They are aware of gluten-​free issues, but no guarantee on cross-​contamination. Definitely rich, full-​bodied food (read: fat-​filled and bistro style).

Finally, some gourmet efforts at what used to be Knockan Back Grill. .. Worth returning…
My lady friends and I enjoyed a Saturday lunch. My soup/​salad/​bread option was a good lunch for $ 11:
Portobello and button soup in a garlic cream broth. Delicious and not too garlicky, a lot of mushrooms, blended into a thick, satisfying soup.
Mixed greens in a house vinaigrette. Healthy and fresh, but too much salt and bitter greens, but good.
Mini loaf of bread, fresh baked taste, yeasty and soft inside, nice crust outside. My kind of bread and served with parsley butter.
Tip: ask for your pop without ice, as there is more ice than soda. Free refills make up for it.
Service is friendly and excellent attention. Nice atmosphere, bistro style with TVs tuned to sports — the leftover from the pub-​like predecessor I guess.

The food is good, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the servers are very nice and accommodating! The service is relatively quick…
It’s nice for me since it’s so close to where I am, I don’t know if I would drive THAT far just to come eat here though. I don’t know, we’ll see when I move!