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 a

ntique 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.

05/31/2026
We still have tables available for tomorrow night at The Oaks cal 250-590-3155 to reserve
04/30/2026

We still have tables available for tomorrow night at The Oaks cal 250-590-3155 to reserve

Time to get happy at The Oaks
04/16/2026

Time to get happy at The Oaks

This Friday 17th at The Oaks 7-9
04/13/2026

This Friday 17th at The Oaks 7-9

04/09/2026

Get ready for another fun show tomorrow night at Oaks Restaurant Friday from 7-9pm. Get your reservations in before it’s filled up! Free show 💃🎵 See you there!

Photo by Darren Ho

Still lots of room for the Easter Monday reservations! Call 250-590-3155 🐣 🌷
04/02/2026

Still lots of room for the Easter Monday reservations! Call 250-590-3155 🐣 🌷

Don't miss Daniel Cook and The Radiators this Friday April 3rd at The Oaks 7-9
03/30/2026

Don't miss Daniel Cook and The Radiators this Friday April 3rd at The Oaks 7-9

03/30/2026

Join us this Good Friday night, April 3rd at the Oaks Restaurant and Grill, 2250 Oak Bay Avenue. Special guest Jerry Cook will be joining us for an evening of good-time, sing-a-long, original folk, funk and country roots music. Call to reserve a table (250) 590-3155. Music (7-9 p.m.).

*Note* this performance will be purely organic and AI-free.

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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