783 Goldstream Ave, Victoria, BC V9B 2X5, Canada
Chill restaurant & bar with elevated takes on pub fare such as burgers & tacos and delicious bowls.
Never went here before last night but was really impressed by the food service and atmosphere. We had a party of 10 for a family Christmas dinner and it was amazing. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. First we had Sesame Ginger Gyoza and the Calamari and Chicken wings for appetizers which started our night really well. Followed by an assortment of entries including the Hollywood Burger Steak Frites the Szechuan Beef Noodle Bowl and the #28 Dragon Bowl. Each of these entries were all delicious. Then we had the desserts which were the Key Lime Pie and the Oreo cheesecake which both were very delicious. This place checked all the boxes. Service to Friendly staff to exceptional food. They can serve a small party of 2 to a party of 10 without a sweat. We are making this place our place not only for a place for Christmas gatherings but a fun place to go for dinner and drinks and lunch every day of the week. I am really looking forward to trying more items of their menu in the near future
Awesome experience there tonight! Fast service with super friendly waitresses! Shout out to Geneva really attentive and knowledgeable! Gave great suggestions on the foods! Try their new spicy ginger beef it’s fire! Also dry ribs are great too! Good selection of beers, cocktails and wine! 11/10 highly recommended! 💯
Pros: Decent food. Nice hybrid patio area. Generally very clean. Great happy hour specials. Very convenient location in Langford. Love the TVs all around the dining room. Cons: Service is either great or terrible with no in between, especially if you are outside or on the hybrid patio. There’s definitely a pecking order when sitting at the bar, and if staff or friends of staff are sitting there you’ll be functional invisible. Extremely expensive. Overall: It’s a convenient local pub/restaurant with good food and it’s better than the other local option. I’ll keep going for those reasons. But if I had an alternative that was either cheaper or offered more consistently good service I would definitely go elsewhere.
Apparently this is an 11$ best fries snack. I would not recommend absolutely. It is about 5 dollars if that much. My side had more fries than this. Most of it tasted bitter, burned, and the parmesan was barely there. Poor snack for 11$ i would advise against this. The service is ok, was helpful, and fish and chips tasted ok.
Hey! My boyfriend don’t want for me to put 4 stars just because you don’t have any candy at the end :p haha so here the 5 stars , Amazing service quick and delicious food. But please we need some peppermint to enjoy the kissing after lunch ;) Thanks guys
I had an espresso martini that was sooooo good. Our server was very friendly. The atmosphere was loud but it was Saturday night and packed so that's to be expected. Update: went back a few times since. Had a burger today and sat on the patio had another espresso Martini. I love the staff here. All very nice, very accommodating, patio was in the shade which was amazing, 10/10 recommended.
Great experience really great food. The variety is amazing. No complaints other than the price the average meal is around 20$ which is not bad but once you add a drink and a desert it’s like 33$ a person. The reason it’s still 5 stars is because the service and the quality of the food. The pasta, salads and chicken are there best options. It’s worth the price. You got to eat here
I would have rated this a five-star dinner but for two things. My wife's stated the garlic toast was tough to chew. The appetizer should have come with romaine lettuce. This would allow for a uniform wrap. The iceberg lettuce was hard to separate at times. Didn't allow for uniform wraps. Towards the end, you're eating it like nachos, which was quite messy for me. That being said, the flavors were amazing. We enjoyed every bite. The service was very good as well. We were greeted with a smile and brought to our seats. All the smiles were genuine from all the staff, which made us more comfortable to be there.We were seated by a window, and both of us enjoyed the atmosphere. We will definitely be back to try this place again. The reason for this is the flavors. We were so impressed with the appetizer that it will make it into our home meals, with romaine lettuce as the wrap. The portions are just right in size. I had to order dessert to go, but I enjoyed it later in the evening. A definite try for a casual dining establishment.
Always good.
We had our office christmas party here. Everyone enjoyed themselves. The food was great. The staff were friendly and attentive. I will be back.
Amazing service. We were a large group, food and drinks came quickly. The avocado sushi roll was tasty, nachos were great. Recommend for large groups.
food was great, service was good, place was pretty hopping...happy hour
We always enjoy eating at Browns Social House, and when we cant6go there we order take away
Food portions were very small. Service was slow but very friendly. Atmosphere was okay. The stools were very tall and not very comfortable. Would not bother returning.
We had a great time at Browns Socialhouse in Langford! The food here tastes even better than the one in Uptown. The service was attentive, and we enjoyed a relaxed and pleasant experience.
I always get the beef dip + ceaser salad and it is always amazing! Downtown location did it a bit different, so I do prefer the Langford one better. Service is always great and prompt, even during rushes.
We had the pleasure of being served by Kaelyn, who was incredibly kind and efficient. A wonderful experience! Just it.
Awesome place for lunch....great food choices....good prices....quick and friendly service
Very great service ! Food was great, shy and Irelle were outstanding !
I prefer Browns Socialhouse in uptown for the atmosphere. Langford is a lot larger and the service can be sparse at some times
Its pretty decent. Kinda what you expect from a browns.
Food
Browns in Langford is excellent. The only issue with my experience, and been regretting it all day, was not asking the pretty blonde in white sitting at the bar for her number!
We had a large group of 18 and it was fantastic. The food was fast and hot and served all at once. So well organized. Parking: It s a tight parking lot but lots of space at dinner when the other businesses were closed
Easily the best happy hour in town & the best Browns in the Victoria area. Consistent and good service. Awesome kitchen manager here! Food
Slow service with thumbs on the plate.
Just tried to order a French dip but without the garlic mayo and was told that s not possible because the bread is pre-mayo d . Absolutely ridiculous, I ve never had an issue ordering something without mayo from the uptown Brown s location. What about people with allergies? Do better Brown s, seriously. Do you not make the food fresh per order?
Chey g! Gave amazing service she is so sweet amazing server I haven t experienced service like this since becoming a server myself she is attentive and over all such a sweet girl! Will definitely be back to visit her!
Just had dinner reunion with old friends, and Chey G. went above and beyond all expectations of what good service should be. She was so caring, so attentive and personable. Will be back to see Chey
My friend and I went here for lunch. She got the nachos with sauce on the side and I got the southwest bowl with a gluten allergy. Our waitress Kaelyn was amazing very understanding of allergy s and very very polite with a good vibe. Tuesday 18th 530pm
Im visiting from Ontario, I had lunch here and the food was so good. Prices were also very good for quality of food. The place was very clean as well.
This is my go to salad. Ahi Tuna crunch salad. It is so delicious. I order it every time.
Lots of tables at this location. Consistently good food and service.
A nice place to have lunch.
Awesome food and service but the music is so loud you cant really have a conversation. Turn it down a touch and the place would be 5 star for sure. We just had to basically sit in silence and groove out to the tunes after 15 minutes of yelling.
Great Staff!
Good food, good beer, good friends.
The food was great as always, but the best part of our meal was the service we received from our Server Kris. It was so refreshing to be asked partway through a drink if we wanted another one, and he was super attentive. 10/10 experience! Parking: Good! Food : 4/5 |
Bad customer service. They only care for the people spending money. Not for the courier who wait there for 30-40 minutes
The food was pretty good; one of our steaks was a little tough, and the portions were small. However, the service was completely on point, and the waiter was very kind, professional, and knowledgeable of his menu items. Parking: There were not many options for parking; we got lucky with a spot out back.
Great place. We love the fact that it s open late!
Ordered a chicken Caesar salad and they gave the smallest piece of chicken. My husband ordered a chicken salad as well and the chicken portion was just as tiny. The salad for both also had mostly yellow lettuce. We were both still hungry when we left
Our server was DJ and she was awesome
Great food and staff. Great environment as well. Food
Such a fun place to go! Good wine and good food.
Great little spot for Browns. Food is great!
Always great food & service!!
Great food and consistent menu, but honestly the service is worse than mediocre lately.
Had a great little appetizer, beef quesadillas and the waiter was so professional and helpful. Will go back over and over again. The only restaurant I know of that stays open in Langford past 9 pm. Parking: Lots of parking in the strip plaza after 9 pm. You can park in the back or the side of the plaza. Before 9 pm it is sometimes difficult to find parking so I suggest parking at the plaza that has Fairways supermarket in it which is perpendicular to Browns Social House.
Okay food but just a strip mall location with parking lot atmosphere. Cocktails were just okay and prices seem high for the quality.
Everything is good about this restaurant
Food I dont like they didnt have butter chicken like the way I needed. Ambience awesome, service fine, food only American.
Ordered a dinner salad. Got the smallest chicken breast imaginable with salad from the bottom of the bucket for 23$. Left with my stomach growling and had to go shopping then home to make an actual dinner with my wife - not what we expected for the evening.
We dont normally order out, but today we chose Browns and WOW, you did not disappoint. Food was warm and still crunchy, despite me driving home after pick up. It was well seasoned and presented so well. That was 10/10. So so good!!!
Waited 30 minutes for an order that was suppose to be ready 30 mins ago. Nobody cares.....just the same old excuses
Food is always incredible! Service is outstanding and the restaurant is such a vibe! Best peach Bellinis around and you have to try the Gyoza!
Great time, good food, with family and friends.
Food is overpriced for what you get, and 4.75$ for sour roast drip coffee, thats insane. I never go to browns and this visit reminded me why. Good service, waitresses were very friendly and accommodating. 35$ for a coffee and bowl of rice with some protein.
Consistently good food and service. Servers are always professional and cheerful. Happy hour is good value. Food
Good food
The food is usually on point here, very yummy. I love their dynamite roll, calamari, tuna bowl, dragon bowl, and steak. Cant go wrong with their burgers, nachos and blackened chicken. Servers and staff are awesome, and happy hour is great! :) The only point Ive removed is because of the atmosphere. Its a bit dark and dungeon-like in the evening, some people like that pub vibe, however there are times it deters me from going there.
Food was cold by the time it was picked up from the kitchen. We watched our food sit there for 10 minutes before our waitress ( who was too busy chatting with a table to pay attention to her other customers ) pickd it up and delivered it to our table.
This is by far my favorite restaurant in Langford. The food, service, and atmosphere is next to no other. The covered outdoor seating is lovely, with heat and comfortable chairs. If youre lucky, there are even two booths out there. Love this place!
Good food, nice environment, very gentle personnel.
A great place to have fun with your lovers, or friends. Food is perfect for enjoying with alcohol.
Went for lunch today with my sister. Outstanding server (Locklan) made our time fun and memorable. Ive been many times before and the food is always great (Wish you would bring back the pizzas) by the energy and attentiveness of Locklan makes me want to go back tomorrow ! That guy should get a raise!
Indoor patio was very well lit with an abundance of natural light. Server was very polite and well versed in the menu. GM Jay was very welcoming and a refreshing conversationalist. Chef BBs demeanor makes the experience akin to a family BBQ, which is always preferred at a local cornerstone establishment. Will be back anytime Im in the area.
An enjoyable place to meet friends and have a quality beer.
Great vibe
Well we have been to browns a number of times and we enjoyed it, but today was the first time we truly enjoyed the service , her name is Kaylynn not sure that s how it s spelled, but she was so sweet and kind and inviting, she was sincere, and just a wonderful person. We would like her to be recognized for her excellent service. Thank you so Kaylynn we will be back and we hope you are our server, but if not we know you will make many customers at browns feel special so thank you again for your service
Food was yummy. Thanks Brown s!
Another excellent outlet of the Browns Chain, the Langford location is conveniently and attractively situated with a splendid patio area, fir comfortable relaxed ding.
Food was good, prices not bad but service sucked. Didnt stick around because waitress was more interestedinchatting than doing her job. Kid-friendliness: It was a bar, so no kids Wheelchair accessibility: Yes it had assist doors and wheelchair parking
Friendly fast service at lunch time. Great burgers, great fries and a great menu with lots of options.
Had the fish n chips. Honestly, its one of the best Ive ever had. The service was great even tho it was busy. I rated the atmosphere 4 stars because I have quite sensitive hearing. If you can handle loud places, then this is your place. If you cant, I suggest you consider a different place. Been here a couple of times, and the volume level is the same. Which is not the restaurants fault. Cant help but be a great place to eat.
Came in Friday night after work to have some drinks and food. I prefer to drink while waiting for food right so after my first expresso martini I m looking around. There s atleast 5 waitresses working. No one comes by, tables are being cleaned, people standing around, other people being served. For a friday night the place was maybe half full. A different person comes by with our food and runs away. My empty drink is still sitting there. We get through our meal and no one has come by so I m just looking for anyone. Multiple waitresses are walking around, I make eye contact with one and she walks away. Keep waiting until finally a server notices and comes over. I tell her we haven t been getting any service and we d like to order more drinks. No response just takes our order and we wait another 10 plus minutes for second drinks. Very disappointing experience. Food was good.
To be honest the service has been pathetic. The food was served cold. No side plates or water has been offered. The food was served half an hour late that too cold. I work as a concierge and will never recommend this to anyone. It was a bizarre experience. The waitress was also not paying attention to the table seems like she has been avoiding the table.
Food was good as usual and service was decent.
Cant believe in all our time in Victoria, this was the first time weve been to a Browns. It was great. Cool atmosphere; food was very good (maybe a bit salty); staff was excellent. We will be back to try more stuff.
Courtney is the best!
Hats off to the cook (Steven)!!! Great food EVERYTIME Food
Good appys at a decent price. Background music and noise ok not overly loud so our party of 4 could still enjoy a nice conversation without yelling. Food
Love you!!!
The fried fish is delicious and the service is great
Our server Jade was awesome. Accurate and quick with the orders. Food was very good. Food
Great Service...Thank you
Browns social house! Don t let the $11 corona throw you off, the prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is electric. The staff are professional and friendly and the clientele is elite. Make sure to try out the frozen Bellini and don t be afraid if Dan comes to your table and starts harassing you, he s harmless. Overall, I d definitely go back as soon as possible! But again, $11 for a corona?
Always good service, good times!
Excellent social hour starters.... delicious
Too expensive
Great fried pickles, parm fries and best whiskey sours in Victoria. Do not get the social hound drink: tastes like cigarette butts
Amazing burger and fries! The drinks are great, but the standout is the top-notch customer service. Browns Social House is my go-to spot for fantastic food and a memorable experience. Highly recommend!
Dinner was good , service was very good , it always loud but fun . Tables on the patio were tippy, lol.
Amazing service super nice people and outstanding food I strongly recommend coming here!
Great service! Great food! Staff went above and beyond!
our food was amazing, service excellent and they provided us with a gift card for a small mishap we had last time we were here. Such incredible customer service we were not expecting and it went such a long way. Highly recommend.
My second time here. I went for brunch with a friend. The food was very good and the service was much better than last time.
GREAT SERVICE, FOOD WAS GREAT, STAFF WAS AMAZING !
I made a boxing day dinner reservation for our party of 9 that had some family in town visiting. We all had such a lovely time and enjoyed our meals (and delightful desserts). Our server did an excellent job paying attention to detail while being wonderfully kind and amiable. The kitchen was impressive as they were able to execute multiple changes to a dish to accommodate some significant food allergies, so much so that the dish technically wasnt on the menu but they did each change anyway while taking care to make the dish delicious still. We were all impressed with the overall experience and will definitely be back! Dietary restrictions: Kitchen bent over backwards to accommodate, was very grateful!
Great staff members great service. Would recommend going during happy hour
Vegetarian options: More option for veg food needs to be added Food
The food and service is always good at Browns, but the acoustics always suck, you either need to yell at your lunch partners or use Bluetooth headsets to hold a conversation.
I stopped in for lunch with some friends, service to me was over the top.
Great food, great service
Fries were nothing but salt,pasta was dry and tastes like frozen pasta from the box... Waitress was running away from our table and it was hard to ask for anything and any service ...not good at all for Browns...
Great food great beer great staff. What more could you ask for
Food is always delicious and the atmosphere is nice. Service later in the evenings tends to be inattentive. One star off for the food prices, which are pretty high even for Victoria standards, and one star off for the generally mediocre service, but the food does hit the spot.
Really great place, a tad dated on the cushions so after a few hours is uncomfortable. Food was good but not overly flavourful
Great service and amazing food.
Excellent food, friendly and attentive staff, and an overall excellent experience. Worth every penny, and I personally would recommend anyone looking for a quality dine-out experience, be it with family or just a night with friends, stop by Browns in Langford. Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options, as well as vegan and celiac options! Dietary restrictions: Several of my friends, including myself have various limitations on the food we can eat, ranging from various allergies, celiac, regulating calorie intake for body building competitions, and simply just picky eaters; the servers always seem to have recommendations despite, and if they dont the wonderful chefs always find a way to leave us satisfied! Parking: A shared parking lot with a small plaza occasionally makes parking a challenge, especially on the weekends, but there is overflow parking behind the plaza so long as youre okay with the short walk. Kid-friendliness: Despite the centralized bar, Browns is still an excellent place for the family to enjoy a nice dinner. Seating on their covered patio is much more calm than in the restaurant itself, but the experience is one and the same. Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs and lots of available seating for wheelchair-bound individuals!
Great place. Tasty and large portions Food
The food here is good. I ordered the Baja Fish Tacos and they were delicious. Service was good and the staff was friendly.
Very good, manager was very friendly especially & gave us free garlic bread
Always great service and food at the Langford Browns! Our server went above and beyond for our meal and even brought out extra peach gummies for us after she found out that my friend loved them! Would recommend them time and time again!
Great food and menu selections. Great service as well.
Felt like my best friend was serving me DES is amazing
Awesome spot. Totally recommend.
This place was simple superb. The food was great and the service was awesome too. We had the Nachos and the lettuce wrap. The nachos was just a treat and was perfect. The lettuce wrap was very flavourful too. Will definitely be back to try out more from this place.
I really have enjoyed every meal that I have eaten here
Excellent service and food
Nice place to go with friends
It was great. We had planned on going to bin 4. However, they told us it was going to be a half-hour wait. So we went down the street to browns, and they sat us right away. Super friendly, super delicious. So I hope this review gets browns more business! Because Ill probably wait if they are too busy next time I want to go. Dietary restrictions: They were very helpful with my food restrictions and selection. Also, they have gluten-free options marked on the menu. Parking: Lots of spots if you go in the evening Wheelchair accessibility: They have a lovely indoor patio wide entrance
Customer service is excellent, food superbly delicious, and the ambience was great.
Love Browns... always consistent, never had a bad meal... love so many things on their menu... Long Island social is the bomb! Food always comes within 10-15mins and is hot and delicious. Ladies are always on it and friendly
5/5 across the board, the food was fantastic, poutine was easily one of the best in western Canada, all the servers were kind and service was excellent.
Just the right atmosphere
My only gripe, was that the servers overlapped us. They kept checking on us and it felt as if they were doing it a little too often. Like we had taken our first 2 bites of our food and someone asked us how everything was lol Great service otherwise though. Maybe give more sour cream when we ask for extra. The bill was less than 50 bucks. My wife loves the nachos, I always come for the quesadilla. Overall, 4 stars. Just under perfect. But again, let the person enjoy the meal before asking them how it is lol
Good food options. Amazing ambience and great service.
Great drinks, awesome food, and friendly service! I had the pineapple jalapeño margarita and a cowboy salad. My wife had the chef choice sushi and salad.
Unbelievably the best and most delicious Beef Dip I ve ever had. Got the salad instead of fries and it was amazing too. Highly recommend that meal that these folks have mastered. Thanks for an awesome meal - we will be back!!!
Incredible food with exceptionally great service and atmosphere! My favorite spot in Langford!
I really enjoyed this place, it was a wonderful experience for my first visit to Browns Socialhouse. I will definitely go again if I get the chance to
Went for my birthday yesterday had the nachos cuz I loooove them! My husband got them too! Didnt get a dessert which they usually do but thats ok!!! Because I do browns every birthday!!!! Tradition birthday nachos!!!!
Great place for some drinks. Didnt try the food so I cant comment on it, but the atmosphere is nice.
The food was excellent and cooked to perfection. The server was very polite ,attentive and friendly Parking: Lots of free parking
Always agreat spot! Vegetarian options: Great veggies options Food : 5/5 |
Its our favorite place to go when we go to Victoria. The tiki poke tuna bowl is fantastic. My husband always takes the spicy noodles beef, soooo good. Service is great. Everythings perfect
The blackened Caesar salad is the real deal
Food is just great.
Great place for take out! And dine in! Fast service and follows directions for online orders! Thank you! Food
Cowboy salad ordered to go Tiny piece of chicken and a bunch of lettuce Barely any toppings Rip off for 25 bucks Would not recommend
Love this place. Great atmosphere and service and my favourite fried chicken sandwich in town.
Although our server did a very good job the food overall was not great, seems as though as this restaurant group gets bigger quality is taking a downturn. Its a shame.
Probably the only restaurant where I finish my whole meal. Delicious food.
Awesome restaurant, staff were very welcoming, food was amazing and service was great! The atmosphere was very warm and cosy, love this location! Vegetarian options: Lots of great options and substitutions
We had Brynn as our server and she is just the best. So kind attentive and very efficient! 10/10 service Food
Very clean and good services, food are delicious.
Great atmosphere shared with some great ladies. I would definitely return.
Just had the BEST beef noodle bowl! So yummy, huge portion and thanx for the extra carrots:) Skip had it here in record time!
Food is always good as is the service! Space is very open so gets a bit loud at peak hours.
Always a great place for Happy Hours with my boys! Great service, great atmosphere, great vibes!
Great service and always friendly.
Really great food and excellent service. Had the calamari with jalapeños starter, tiki tuna bowl, hubby had fish and chips with gravy (really great gravy). Only negative was our very wonky table, on the heated patio, hence the 4 star rating on atmosphere.
I recently dined at Brown Social House and wanted to share my experience. Overall, my visit had its ups and downs, with some aspects of the meal being enjoyable while others fell short of expectations. Lets start with the positives. The steak frites that I ordered were delicious. The steak was cooked to perfection, tender, and full of flavor. The accompanying fries were crispy and seasoned just right. I thoroughly enjoyed this dish and would highly recommend it to steak lovers. However, my friend s experience with the chicken dish was disappointing. The chicken was excessively salty, making it difficult to savor the flavors. When we brought this to the attention of our attentive waitress, she was quick to respond and offered to replace the chicken breast with a grilled alternative. Regrettably, the replacement chicken breast had a bitter taste, which was equally unappetizing. At that point, we decided to abandon the chicken dish, brought it home and see how we can make it edible. It was unfortunate that the second attempt to rectify the issue did not yield a satisfactory outcome. One area that could use improvement is the attention given to the grill. It seems there was an issue with burnt substances on the grill, which affected the taste of the chicken. It would be beneficial for the restaurant to pay closer attention to this aspect of their cooking process to ensure consistent quality across all dishes. Despite the issues with the chicken dish and the grill, the overall experience at Brown Social House was decent. The attentive service provided by our waitress was commendable, and the steak frites were a standout. However, the inconsistent quality of the chicken dish and the presence of burnt substances on the grill detracted from the overall dining experience. I hope that Brown Social House takes this feedback constructively and addresses the areas that need improvement. With some adjustments, the restaurant has the potential to provide consistently excellent meals to its patrons.
I usually dont post a ton of reviews but I was absolutely shocked at the portion size I received when I ordered the fried chicken ramen. The amount of chicken was ridiculously small. Not only was the portion small the chicken almost looked grey (as seen in the photo). I cant believe the kitchen thought this was ok to send out. The ramen it self had an ok flavour but fairly bland. Not worth 23 dollars..
There, my friend and I had a delicious meal. Along with fish and chips, we had an Alfredo. They recommended to bring both meals in two portions since we wanted to share, which we really appreciated. There is no doubt that we will return and make even more unforgettable memories. Vegetarian options: They had vegeterian meals.
Amazing raman!! The skulls were spooky and seemed out of place, so I put 4 stars for atmosphere.
Stopped by Browns Social House recently and heres the lowdown: The beer is exactly what youd expect from a good tap fresh, with a nice taste that tells you theyre keeping their kegs in top condition. As for the food, its average, but sometimes thats exactly what youre in the mood for. No culinary fireworks, but solid, reliable choices that hit the spot. The atmosphere is inviting, making it a great spot to unwind, and the service was precisely as expected - efficient and friendly without being overbearing. While nothing blew me away as spectacular, theres really nothing to complain about either. A good choice for a casual evening out.
The food was really good, and the menu had lots of options. Lochlan was a great server, very friendly!
We we went for Sunday Brunch. It was very good. I had the Super Avocado Benedict, I would have it again. Our server was great.