2. Empress Room

Restaurants like this are rare these days where they focus on pampering the customer with great service. I remember to food being pretty darn good, but honestly, it was a couple years ago, and the details I rmeember most is being treated like royalty. I'll never forget it.

Service excellent. The Empress' tea was a good recommendation. Average food; some of the sandwiches weren't the freshest. Lasting impression: very expensive for a "tea" relative to other comparable places around the world. Would I recommend it? No, based on the price alone. It's just not worth it. There are better places to enjoy an afternoon / high tea at a reasonable price. Unfortunately, the Empress can get away with its pricing as there's probably not much competition in Victoria.

Superb.