Earls Kitchen + Bar

The secret menu hack every Victoria parent needs to know! 🤫 We headed down to Earls Restaurant in Downtown Victoria (📍 1199 Government St #100, Victoria, BC), and we have some major insider tips to share for your next family meal out. Earls is always a solid choice for a date night vibe, but they are also surprisingly accommodating when you have a little one with you! First up, the biggest win: Earls actually offers an unofficial, specially priced kid's menu! It’s not printed on the main menu, so you just have to ask your server for it when you sit down. It’s a total game-changer for keeping dinner budget-friendly. ----- Here is the official breakdown of our experience: ꕤ Table for Three Scorecard ꕤ 🚪 ACCESS: Located right downtown on Government Street. The main dining area is accessible, but the journey downstairs to the washrooms is something to keep in mind if you have a stroller. 🛋️ VIBE: Modern, upscale, and bustling. Because it’s a lively spot, a little bit of toddler chatter blends right into the background noise. 🚼 FACILITIES: We love that a changing table is available (major win!!), but the downstairs location and the less-than-sparkling high chair knocked the score down a couple of points. 🦖 CHAOS TOLERANCE: Very good. The staff are welcoming, and that secret kid's menu shows they really do care about making family dining easier. 🌿 WIND-DOWN SPOT: Pop out the doors after your meal for a family walk down the government street pedestrian zones or head towards the harbor to look at the boats. ----- 📢 SHARE this secret kid's menu hack with a local parent, SAVE this post for your next downtown lunch day, and FOLLOW along for more real, unfiltered toddler-friendly reviews!