Oaks Restaurant and Grill

Oaks Restaurant and Grill Located in historic Oak Bay's oldest building, The Oaks offers the quintessential Victoria experienc In the early 1970s, Mr. and Mrs.

Built in 1912, this is the oldest building in the village and originally housed the Oak Bay Grocery and Post office. Edward Richards was both proprietor and Post Master and lived over the shop. George Ferguson established an antique shop in the dining room area and Canada Trust leased the space that is now our main entrance and tea service area. In about 1975, the Fergusons decided to turn their antique shop into a small tea room. Previously, George had been an ordained Parson in Scotland, and coincidently, his bride’s maiden name was Parsons. Thus, they decided they should name their tea room “The Parson’s Blethering Place.”
(According to Oxford, “blethering” is Scottish for. . . “voluble senseless talking”!)
In 1981, Ken Agate, newly arrived from New Zealand, purchased the tea room business and in conjunction with the owners of the building, John and Sally Wood, set about a major renovation. The name was shortened to ‘The Blethering Place’ and blossomed into a popular meeting place for locals as well as a destination for international tourists. After thirty years of as The Blethering Place, Ken sold the business, but can still be found here enjoying a chat with friends old and new. In November of 2012, Nicholas Hopkins bought the business and named it “The Oaks Restaurant” We have added some of the best parts from the past to our own style. You can get afternoon tea at the most reasonable price in town. People love our homemade jam, marmalade, sauces, and made-from-scratch desserts. Whether you’re looking for, Victoria’s Best Brownie, all day breakfast, live entertainment weekly without a cover charge, or a venue to throw your next party, this is the place to come. We emphasise friendly service and strive to be a community meeting place for any occasion, even for just a rest and a nice cup of tea.

Anneda this Friday at The Oaks! Call 250-590-3155 to reserve. 7-9pm
09/01/2026

Anneda this Friday at The Oaks! Call 250-590-3155 to reserve. 7-9pm

08/28/2026

Join us tonight at THE OAKS Restaurant and Tea Room from 7 - 9pm. It's a wonderful spot with great food and incredible prices! Oaks Restaurant and Grill

More exciting music nights coming soon to The Oaks! Call 250-590-3155 to reserve. 2250 Oak Bay Ave Victoria BC
08/17/2026

More exciting music nights coming soon to The Oaks! Call 250-590-3155 to reserve. 2250 Oak Bay Ave Victoria BC

To compliment our brand new patio, The Oaks has added a slushy machine! Perfect for margaritas, Bellinis, and virgin pea...
08/12/2026

To compliment our brand new patio, The Oaks has added a slushy machine! Perfect for margaritas, Bellinis, and virgin peach or lime slushies! Come down and enjoy a frozen drink on the patio, or a $5.50 pint available every day!

07/28/2026
Many more great amazing nights coming our way!
07/28/2026

Many more great amazing nights coming our way!

07/22/2026

Join Tom & Dave at the OAKS this Friday for some live music at an acceptable volume!

Remember we are open early tomorrow for the car show!Come in for our yearly car show special
07/18/2026

Remember we are open early tomorrow for the car show!

Come in for our yearly car show special

07/17/2026

Who's coming to see us this Fri Jy 17th at the Oaks Restaurant and Grill from 7-9pm?? If you haven't called to reserve your spot you might be out of luck, but give it a shot anyways why don't ya!

See you there, tell your friends, and if you'll miss us this time, call to reserve for next time!🎶

Address

206, 2250 Oak Bay Avenue
Oak Bay, BC
V8R1G5

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

Telephone

+12505903155

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