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Victor's
Categories: Restaurants American (New) Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch American (New), Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
175 Bradford St ExtProvincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-1777
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Trendy, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
51 reviews for Victor's
Review Highlights
"We voted them the best sweet potato fries we ever had."
(in 4 reviews)
"Lobster Spring Rolls: Crispy, flaky, rich, scrumptious."
(in 5 reviews)
"Asian skirt steak- YUM."
(in 3 reviews)
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51 reviews in English
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Review from Shannon C.
Phoenix, AZ
10/26/2011
Victor's is a restaurant like I've never seen before. All their menu items are served as tapas but range in style from lobster and edemame risotto to pork carnitas and everything in between. Victor's let us use their "private lounge," which is a little nook off their dining room that sat the 9 of us. All of us thought the food was great and appreciated our server's suggestions for ordering.
Service was friendly and efficient and they went above and beyond in accommodating our special requests. It's not directly on Commercial Street like most of the other restaurants in PTown, but it's worthy of the walk. -
Review from adele B.
Rockaway, NJ
8/15/2011 1 photo
Once again, loved our meal!!
The dining room is so beautiful; tables aren't set up on top of eachother- and actually, there was a large group of 8 seated next to us and we didn't hear a word they were saying.
Our server was fabulous- very attentive. Great drinks- the Lemon-Ginger martini is wonderful.
Started out with oysters- fresh and tasty! The 5 of us still can't decide which dish was our favorite...the coconut scallops, the lobster and edamame risotto, scallop and goat cheese quesadilla, crispy callamari, seared halibut, grilled swordfish tacos? I know I am forgetting some things...
We had a 7 pm reservation and never ever did we feel as if we were being rushed so that the next seating could be accommodated- a wonderful feeling on a Saturday night!
I already made our reservations for the next two Saturday evenings... really don't even want to go eat anywhere else in P'Town as nothing will ever be able to hold a candle to Victor's.
If in P'Town, do not miss this culinary experience!!
5 star gourmet dining all the way!! (and I am a very fussy eater!!) -
Review from Linda C.
Manhattan, NY
7/22/2011
The location alone feels like a vacation from the high energy of Provincetown . The lounge area is sophisticated yet unpretentious ... busy, busy but not all frenetic like some bar/ lounges in town.
The restaurant is well designed with good style, light, art and structure. The white-themed walls and the layout somehow create a place where no one is on top of you and you can't hear the people at the next table.
The waitstaff. Is experienced and friendly... at first I felt an elitist vibe but that quickly dissipated .
Each and every appetizer, main dishes and dessert was memorable and made for sharing. We had sweet potato fries with a marscapone mixed with honey dip. We voted them the best sweet potato fries we ever had. They will be our new standard of perfection. Each of the 4 entree were varied and worthy of a replay. I especially loved the skirt steak and the gnocchi dishes. We ordered the combination dessert plate which had a sampling of 4 house desserts. Get it,
Reservation are necessary. Well worth the chavo. -
Review from Rick C.
Riverside, CA
9/18/2011
Where to start? Let just say FABULOUS...and that's just the hot, male staff that took extra good care of us the entire time we were there. Whoever is doing the hiring truly knows the value of "eye candy" to enhance the meal! (Kelly was a fab waiter BTW, and the hottie cleaning the mirror on Friday, Sept. 16...thanks for the rear view!) Ok, so now let's go onto the meal!
There was nothing I wouldn't kick out of bed, oops, that was the staff, well actually there was nothing I wouldn't eat in bed as far as the meal goes either! Lordy, lordy, lordy - from the Swordfish Tacos (heavenly) to the Sake Marinated Pork Tenderloin (didn't even have to drink it to enjoy), let's just say small plates are hardly what they should be called. Then we also enjoyed the Chipotle Pulled Pork Sliders and Scallop Quesadilla...both provided the culinary tango in our mouths that said...yes we are in heaven!
If I could bundle up the staff, chef, and beautiful dining room and bring it back to Southern California...I would take it to Laguna or Palm Springs and say "Look what I brought home Sistah's...a new games in town and were gonna win!"
Can't wait to go back...Love it, love it, love it! -
Review from Chris B.
Brooklyn, NY
7/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
While I've never been here for dinner, the happy hour and brunch both get five stars. The atmosphere is great, the service is excellent, and the prices at happy hour can't be beat. $1.25 for oysters, shrimp and clams from the raw bar from 3-5, as well as several other great dishes to choose from. Not only was the raw bar cheap, but it was incredibly fresh, just fantastic overall. If you're looking for oysters, look no further than Victor's.
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Review from Luke S.
San Diego, CA
7/20/2011 5 Check-ins Here
Five stars for the happy hour! This is the best deal in PTown if you like oysters. They are from Wellfleet (best in the world in my oppinion and i have had oysters from around the globe). Their collosal shrimp are collosal. Go between 4pm and 5pm to catch this special. Relax after a day of relaxing, sit at the bar and talk to Rasa or eye Martin... The cocktails are probably the best in town. I go every day I am there!
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Review from Buddy S.
Boston, MA
7/12/2011 4 Check-ins Here
I love Victors. The drinks are super especially the Pear tree martini. We go back every couple of weeks, make reservations even if you want to sit at the bar. We typically order a number of dishes to share, which is the way to go at Victors. If you come expecting a separate meal for each of you, you might be disappointed. Anyway, you get to try great food. My favorite is the short ribs but there are so many good things on the menu. The deconstructed tuna, the orange chili ench, the shrimp and goat cheese ques. I could go on and on.
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Review from Noah B.
Boston, MA
9/3/2011
Amazing food... great atmosphere/ambiance.... Tapas are excellent; I especially liked the Fish Tacos every time. Also great service and friendly people. If you are in Provincetown you must try this place.
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Review from Lisa N.
Provincetown, MA
6/6/2010
I didn't stop smiling or laughing from the moment I walked in... Lively crowd and a flirty smile from Victor himself--tell me you don't greet all the women like that! Switching teams? My husband was jealous (he wants a big welcome like I got!).
The smorgasbord of food hit most the marks. Love the variety, skill in preparation, and quality, and the beautiful dining room with lofty ceilings works its cottage/beach house style perfectly (and the garden by the entrance is worth a comment, too). Didn't like the dried-out grilled shrimp.
One strike, but will go again for sure. Next time without Mr. N. (ha!) -
Review from michael k.
Plainfield, NJ
7/15/2011
I guess that when you are in a beach resort you have limited time to earn a living, but this place is way over-priced. Food was good, but not worth the price.
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Review from robert f.
Mahwah, NJ
8/10/2011
We discovered Victor's on our recent visit to Ptown and wished we had found it sooner, but we returned as often as we could before we headed home. It's our newest favorite restaurant there and we can't praise it enough. Victor himself sets the tone for the comfortable and exceptional service in a comfortable and beautifully designed space. And then there's the food! The ahi tuna, salmon grilled cheese, short ribs, ricotta-basil gnocchi, grilled shrimp, and the seasonal berry tart are all stellar, and the list goes on. All I can say is just get there.
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Review from Clay B.
Washington, DC
Updated - 7/15/2008
I just had round two at Victor's on Saturday night. Once again, I was impressed with both the food and service.
Asian skirt steak- YUM
Deconstructed Ahi Tuna Napolean (again) --good, but not as good as last time.
Lobster Spring Rolls ---this is going to be a classic at this restaurant. Amazing (and with a little more zing this time.
Hawaiian Ganache Bars with Coconut Ice Cream--hands down the BEST DESSERT I have ever had.
Minor Complaints:
A little loud this time. I know the restaurant is trying to be sophisticated without being stuffy, but maybe some cushions on the banquettes could dampen the noise?
I had made a reservation for 3 people. I called to confirm, they had it marked for 4. When we arrived, our table was right in the middle of the restaurant.
And to B.S.
The whole concept of the restaurant is that you get your plate when it comes to you. If you were as snarky in the restaurant as you were in your review I probably would have asked you to leave as well.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/30/2008 First to Review
I had a fabulous meal at Victor's 2 weeks ago.
Their fare is "New American cuisine, sized for… Read more »
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Review from Brian G.
Mountain View, CA
9/5/2009
We went to Victor's twice. We made a dinner reservation for late in our stay but didn't want to wait until that night to check the place out. When we found out they served b-fast we were all over it. This is why they only get 3 stars-
Breakfast- 1 Star. I would not recommend this place for breakfast. The service is horrible and the food is 'ok." It looked to me like they were understaffed and those boys that were working were just not attentive. After finishing our breakfast we went back to our Inn. We were chatting at the front desk with the manager and told him of our experience and recommended that he not send people here for b-fast. We also expressed our concerns about our dinner reservations later in the week and were thinking of cancelling them because of the b-fast experience. He informed us that the b-fast is done by someone who rents out the Victors space and just does b-fast. It's actually someone else for dinner.
Dinner- 4 Stars- This was a totally different experience. What a wonderful gem in P-town. We used to look forward to dining at Chester's every year on our visits but now that they are gone, Victor's is our replacement! The food was innovative and every bite was an "oh my god" moment. The only reason for 4/5 stars was my cocktail was horrible. I could only take a sip or two and had to send it back. While some would appreciate the pure alcohol taste, I needed something not so strong. -
Review from Dwayne H.
Washington, DC
8/14/2011
The place looks amazing, the menu was tempting, and the prices seemed reasonable which is why we eagerly saddled up to the bar. While there were three of us, there were only two seats...one of which looked recently vacated. After sitting there for a few minutes--no one greeted us or said anything--we discovered that someone was still sitting there when the barmaid arrived with his plate of food. While my friend apologized and moved to one of the tables, the barmaid couldn't stop rolling her eyes and giving disdaining looks. I didn't feel welcomed and told my friends that we needed to leave. I think we were also put off by her Eastern European accent and the realization that while they're pretty to look and restaurants think they pull in business, they also come with a European lack of understanding of American standards of customer care. I doubt that we'll be back despite the other posted reviews.
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Review from DB G.
Nashua, NH
9/18/2009
Summary: No service and food is OK.
Food rating 2 (OK),
Service rating 1 (avoid).
Overall (1.5)
This is Sunday noon time in P-town. I assume the head chef and waiters/waitresses are still resting from the previously night given that they open late. However, this is still a great disappointment, esp. from reading some yelp reviews and expecting excellent food.
I gave it 1 star rating because the absolutely detestable service.
Server forgot our silverware and napkins (after brought in our appetizer), didn't add any water to our empty glass, not bring in plates when serving dishes. Food served VERY slow (over 30 min).
Rating of dishes:
Clam chowder 3.5, this is the only good item on our table (Very nice, may the head chef cooked it the previous night?)
Bacon lettuce avocado and tomato (BLAT) sandwich 3, a decent sandwich, no mistakes.
Fried calamari 3, batter lack of taste, just calamari fried. However, calamari is quite fresh.
Flying steak 1, this is a typical example of a bad chef ruining decent food. The beef is in fact very good quality. But steak is not properly cooked and became chewy. Sandwich is soft bun layered with sweet onion and the steak is not seasoned well. The entire plate lacked texture and tasted like a piece of cotton cloth. Whoever cooked this, you should go wipe the kitchen floor instead.
Potato fries 1.0, from frozen? No good. -
Review from Catherine M.
Washington, DC
6/2/2010
Victor's....ahhhh, a mouthwatering staple in Provincetown, MA!
Their menu is extremely creative and is served in a tapas-like fashion, coming two plates at a time, so as to enjoy the meal leisurely and not crowd the table! (I do have to interject here and say that the raw bar was the freshest I have had at the Cape!!) The staff was extremely attentive and recognized us from last year, which always makes you feel like a rockstar :) We were able to meet Victor himself two years ago, and his humble (yet extremely business savvy) demeanor was quite refreshing as we talking about how his creative ideas came to fruition with the opening of the restaurant and the building of the condos right outside.
I would get into what we ate, but the menu is always changing and I have never had anything I didn't like...however I do have to mention the chocolate chevre as part of our cheese plate was out of this world and I will be attempting to recreate it at home! Hands down best restaurant on the Cape! -
Review from aimee m.
Brooklyn, NY
7/7/2010
My date and I had a great time here on a Thursday night before the 4th of July. We sat at a table by the bar and had a great server/bartender. We ordered the Greek salad, pork sliders, trio of bruschetta and Gnocchi. For dessert we had the sampler platter (German Choc Cake, Choc- Espresso Mousse Cake,
Cheesecake, and Bread Pudding). The pork sliders were great; the tomato/eggplant/artichoke heart brushetta was the best one, the others were ok; the greek salad I would not order again but my date liked it and the gnocchi was ok, but I would not order it again. I know my review does not sound the best but I will go back again but will order different things but the sliders are a keeper! The desserts were great but I would not order the bread pudding or ricotta cheesecake on there own. -
Review from Carey G.
Seattle, WA
7/8/2011
We had a lovely time here. The ambience was nice and the hostess was fRiendly. Our server was so-so and attentive to some degree. Despite an encouragement at the bottom of the menu to let your server know about any allergies, he was not familiar about gluten allergies and even asked my husband what would happen to him. Awkward. But we found some choices and were overall happy with them. The husband ordered the pork tenderloin which was very moist and flavorful. The slaw with it was very fresh. Spinach salad was tasty, but was definitely pre-washed bagged baby spinach. I ordered the seafood cakes since they were out of the special of the day. They definitely had real lumps of scallops, crab and lobster but the ratio of breading to seafood was a little disappointing. Would have preferred smaller cakes with same amount of seafood and less filler. Bruschetta was lovely. White sangria was delicious although a bit on the weak side. Loved the cucumber in it. The other patrons were really friendly and we struck up conversation with two other people. Nice evening in ptown.
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Review from Margaret O.
Boston, MA
Updated - 8/4/2009
Happy hour is now 3-5, and the oysters are $1.50 during happy hour not $1.00 as they were last year.
Still great.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/6/2008
Great food and service in a bright, clean atmosphere. It's "small plate"; the waiter recommended we… Read more »
Comment from Victor D. of Victor's 8/17/2009
Raw Bar Happy Hour is 3-5 and the Oysters are $1.25 each More » -
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Review from Ian E.
San Francisco, CA
8/10/2009
If you are looking for a special meal while at P'town, then you should definitely check out Victor's. The first bite of their fried calamari was simply divine and I honestly hate that I used the word divine on a review. The open faced pulled pork sandwich with diced fruits mixed in was ridiculously good. The food was so good, we had to come back for breakfast. This time I had the scrambled eggs with cream cheese and scallions. Yum! I will definitely be trying it at home.
This tapas place has some of the most daring and delicious food I have had for a while. Definitely stop by and make reservations if you come for dinner on any night. -
Review from Joe Q.
Philadelphia, PA
12/16/2010
we were there in Sept. We went to the bar first for a drink. the bartender, Chuck, came over and set us up for dinner. we thanked him but told him we were eating in the dining room and just wanted a drink at the bar. He took everything but the water away and went to the service bar area and filled orders and chatted. About 5 min. later he came back and asked us what we wanted. My cosmo was so tart, it tasted like acid. i asked for a shot of triple sec to adjust it. He came over and added about 5 ccs of Triple sec which didn't help it a bit.
I was so glad to get up and go to the dining room where the server, a tall gdlkg mature man who's name eludes me waited on us. He was charming and the food was great. very creative and well presented.
we will def. go back. If Chuck survived the season, we will avoid the bar.
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Review from mike G.
it's tough to be a critic of Victor's cuz everyone is really cool. from unsnooty front room crew to server Ron who "edited" our choices to chef Mike who stopped by table. also the smartest dining room in town packed with a mix of folks in for drink and eat. from the diverse menu had: fresh clams, swordfish tacos, roast pork loin w/ asian slaw and a mediterranean halibut special. mostly delicious but could really be awesome with bolder seasoning. rarely order dessert but the sampler plate was a hit. worth a return.
Listed in: Provincetown
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Review from David G.
San Francisco, CA
8/23/2009
Our dinner at Voctor's was superb. My two friends and I ordered and shared 6 or 7 small plates, which Victor's specializes in.
Three of the dishes were exceptionally - as good as I would expect to get in a better restaurant here in San Francisco. The salmon in ancho chile sauce with chickpeas sounded like an odd combination to me, but it was scrumptious, a perfectly prepared salmon filet, beautifully sauced with mild but flavorful ancho chiles. The pairing with the chickpeas worked well, a pleasant and intriguing surprise. The pasta with portobella and shiitake mushrooms was terrific, one of the best renditions of mushroom pasta I have ever eaten anywhere, including Italy, and just as good as my homemade version. The pulled pork sliders, beautifully paired with a relish of watermelon and other fruits, had an amazing sweet, smoky, savory flavor - a revelation far superior to the pork barbecue I had from Arthur Bryant's in Kansas City a month prior.
All the remaining dishes we ordered were good except the "Crispy Calamari," which came out of the kitchen not crispy. When we told the waiter we did not care for the way they were prepared, he took them back and we were not charged for them, no questions asked.
In general, the service was very, very, very good - attentive and friendly, but not cloying.
The dinner we had a Victor's was far and away the best meal we ate in Provincetown during my week there - although to be fair, we did not visit The Mews, Ross' Grill, or Devon's, all of which have excellent reputations.
Because our dinner was so terrific, we decided to finish our week in P-town with breakfast at Victor's just before getting on the ferry back to Boston. While it was OK, it wasn't nearly up to the standard of our dinner several night's prior. Our server was inattentive, even slightly curt, to the point where we wondered if he had gotten wasted the night before, or if he didn't care for serving my two women friends who joined me. The food, while good, wasn't anything special.
Five stars for our wonderful dinner at Victor's, but I'm taking one star away for a breakfast that didn't even come close to measuring up. -
Review from Boston R.
Milton, MA
9/7/2011
Went for oyster happy hour and stayed for the extra huge martini. The oysters (and the calamari I tried) were delicious. A little off the beaten path, but a town favorite.
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Review from William T.
Boston, MA
9/27/2009 1 Check-in Here
Went here for brunch with some new friends. Great food, service, atmosphere.
It's a newer structure, with exquisite furnishings. The breakfast menu was lengthy. My eggs, potatoes, bacon and toast were all cooked perfectly and nicely presented. A friend had the burrito and it looked great and reportedly tasted really good too. There was a nice salsa to accompany the burrito and sour cream.
I would definitely go back and am looking forward to securing a table for dinner sometime. -
Review from Quinn E.
They changed the french toast. This makes me very, very sad. But, there are still tons of creative and delicious menu items, so you're sure to find something wonderful. And this last time we went was drag brunch, the waitstaff was all dressed up and it was a pretty epic experience. They performed elaborate routines (Jackrabbit Slim's twist contest and another one where everyone got tambourines and maracas)! It was loud, over the top and exactly the right way to start your day in Ptown. It also seemed like the staff was having a lot of fun with it, despite the amazing amount of work that must have gone into learning the routines plus performing while serving breakfast. I thought I was going to be completely heartbroken about the loss of my precious french toast, but we're totally good, Victor's. Two more Bloody Marys didn't hurt either!
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/20/2009
I'm not gonna lie, I'm kinda drunk on Bloody Marys. But you guys, I just had the best french toast… Read more »
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Review from G M.
Reading, MA
1/15/2010
I have ate & drank now at Victors multiple times over the summer and also spent NYE there with friends.
An amazing staff makes a great establishment exquisite in my mind and everyone there is helpful and talented.
The menu changes are great and always spice things up. The new chef is doing a incredible job so hats off to him and his crew.
The decor is tastefully done with a hip/trendy beach like airy feel.
To sum it all up. Top notch food with great people. Can't ask for anywhere better for either drinks at happy hour or dinner with friends. See you in the spring!
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Review from Catherine W.
Southborough, MA
9/21/2009
Went to the bar tonight for dinner. The decor is lovely and the food even better. I got excellent service from Gary the bartender, very good drinks and amazing food. I had lobster spring rolls followed by halibut tacos. So very good.
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Review from Kathleen P.
Boston, MA
6/6/2010
My friend and I ate at Victor's for both dinner and brunch and had excellent experiences both times. The atmosphere is a bit upscale, but not at all stuffy or formal. The prices were very reasonable and and it's an excellent value for the level of service and quality of food.
Victor's bills itself as a small-plates or tapas-style for dinner, but the plates were actually pretty big. Our waiter recommended 2 to 3 plates for both of us (not each, as I had initially assumed). We ordered three - the sweet potato fries, lobster spring rolls, and halibut fish tacos - and it was just the right amount of food. The fries were excellent, with a marscapone- honey dipping sauce that was different and delicious. The fish tacos were amazing - definitely the highlight of the meal, and better than my numerous samplings I had the last time I was in Mexico. The only disappointment was the lobster spring rolls. They weren't bad, just nothing special.
Dinner was very good, but brunch was surprisingly amazing. Victor's has a regular brunch menu - not small plates - with pretty standard fare. I generally think that brunch is brunch and there's not all that much you can do with an egg sandwich, but the one I had was one of the best ever. I think the secret was the addition of shaved onions. Also, it came with a wonderful fruit salad. My friend had french toast, made from bread with a honey-poppy seed swirl that was a really nice twist. Again, it was probably one of the best french toast dishes I've had.
All in all, this was truly excellent -- I'll be sure to return next time I'm in P-Town. -
Review from Tim S.
New York, NY
7/26/2011
I was recently up in P-town for a week. I had one decent meal at Victor's in the beginning of my holiday and decided to return one evening later in my stay without a reservation for second visit. The hostess at the door told us that it would be a 20 minute wait for a seat at the bar. Normally, I would have just left, but it was Friday evening, and I knew that I would encounter this problem at any decent restaurant without a reservation. Of course, after 45 minutes, the hostess kept assuring my partner and I that the next open seats at the bar were ours. I remained calm, but my patience was wearing thin. Soon after receiving reassurance from the hostess regarding our seating priority, an older couple wandered in off the street with no reservation. There timing was perfect because at the exact moment that they walked in, 2 seats opened up at the bar. Of course, they immediately took them. My partner and I approached the hostess right after this occurred. In all honesty, we had been waiting for nearly an hour for those 2 seats. Her response to us was an indignant, "I can't ask them to get up!" WTF?! My partner and I nearly lost it. The older couple saw the commotion and offered to give us our rightful seats, and we promptly took them. Luckily for this couple, 2 seats opened up soon after, and they were seated.
Despite the food being decent, I was appalled by how the brain dead hostess handled the situation. That being said, I probably would have given this restaurant a 4 star rating based upon the food alone.
I wrote this review because the overall service was a bit sloppy based upon 2 separate dining experiences, and I also wanted to warn people that without a reservation, you might be subjected to a similar experience. In addition, you should note the standard answer when calling for reservations at Victor's is that they only have availability at 6 pm or 9pm. This response seemed rather silly to me given that we were in P-town, not NYC.
Net-net, be careful with this one.... -
Review from Erin S.
8/17/2010 1 Check-in Here
It was my first time in Provincetown, but I'd been told on the drive that we had a lot to look forward to with our reservation at Victor's. For this small dishes dining format, I think a different type of review format is in order. So here's what we ate and here's what we thought, list style!
1. Assorted Cheese Plate (house special): brie en croute, hella scrumptious bleu cheese, and some chocolate-infused goat cheese with a variety of crackers and pickled olives. The first two cheeses were delicious, but I'm not too sure about chocolate goat cheese. It was too desserty to not be dessert.
2. Beef Carapaccio: My gal pal was upset that the beef wasn't more raw. Since it was air-dried it was less still-bleeding and more salami-ish. There was also some yummy arugula salad topper with parmesean crisp. I liked it just the way it was!
3. Tequila Shrimp: Damn! So juicy and so flavorful, but all that seasoning still didn't overpower the fresh shrimp taste. The shrimp came out on skewers and I love eating food off of sticks, so this was a treat!
4. Sizzling Beef: Oh. My. God. Ohmygod. This was the salty, hot, asiany-flavored beef dish of my dreams! We almost had to order a second dish because it was so inspiring.
5. Scallops (house special): I'm not usually a scallop person because they're usually a little too rich. These were great though! The sauce imparted a great caramelization.
6. Short ribs: These are the priciest thing on the menu, but don't shy away. The meat is falloffthebone goodness and the sauce has been reduced until it's practically a syrup, but I was most in love with the vegetables that came with the dish. The carrots were so flavorful and sweet, they were like dinner candy.
7. Plantains: These came with a life changing green sauce that I would like to put on everything, because it makes everything taste so much better. The plantains were mildly sweet but crispy and salty on the outside. Go for these over the sweet potato fries if you have a tiny fried food quota.
8. Sweet Potato Fries: These were tasty on their own, but dipped in the honey mascarpone dip? They were really delectable. Forget the ketchup and nom on.
9. Lobster Spring Rolls: Crispy, flaky, rich, scrumptious! I usually like my spring rolls to be a little bolder in flavor and I happen to think they're better un-fried. These should probably be called Egg Rolls, but I guess that's not as gourmet.
10. Dessert Sampler plate: Poppyseed bread pudding, espresso mousse cake, german chocolate cake, cheesecake with ricotta and basil. All of these desserts were tasty, but the last two were the best by far. The texture of the cheese cake was perfect: not too fine, but not too coarse all thanks to that ricotta. And the basil! What an unexpected treasure!
There were five of us out to dinner which proved to be somewhat of a problem since many of the dishes come in 4 or multiples of four -- four shrimp, four spring rolls, that type of thing. But we ordered so much food that none of us went hungry. Our food came out fast too! Plate after plate came out of that kitchen in quick succession in the arms of sexy (if not a little snooty) waiters.
Our main waiter seemed to only have a moderate grasp of the English language, but language barriers turn me on, so it was all good. He was also a little quick to take our dishes away when we were trying to lick them clean, which was a little embarrassing for us. Those waiters are the reason we had to dock a star. When they weren't working they were clustered around the raw bar whispering into each other's ears. It sort of looked like they were talking smack on everyone in the restaurant, and that hateful junior high drama vibe does not an ideal dining environment make. No matter how quietly evil the waiters were, the food was really fantastic. A must-eat in Provincetown! -
Review from Francis O.
Provincetown, MA
5/18/2010
Tasty small plates and excellent raw bar. Good wine selection and a friendly staff. What more can you ask for?
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Review from Brady B.
Dorchester, MA
5/25/2009
This past weekend when I was in Ptown I tried Victor's after a friend had highly recommended this place to me. My friends and I ended up having brunch here 2 days in a row....it was that good. I had a BLAT the first visit which was an amazing BLT with avocado and an indescribably delicious basil mayonnaise. My friend had the french toast that he had raved about previously and once I had a bite of it, I knew what I was going to order the next morning when I went back. Their french toast is crusted with oatmeal and is unreal. I have nothing bad to say about this place.
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Review from Salamander J.
New York, NY
7/4/2010
Yummy chef and divine, thoughtful food! What a nice suprize in a town inundated with tacky tourist traps ( or are they just fashion challenged gays) The interior was gaurded by a housewife of new York lookalike hostess and the mandatory chubby queen. Super poite and sharp as screws. The renovated living room atmosphere was intimate but not like a bed and breakfast run by a drag quuen with a wig collection- and having jon waters at the table next to you and a waitress with a foul mouth made the lobster, pork and chicken all that much more tastier. (oh yeah, their tapas portions are still big cause this is new England and their ain't no such thing as a small cup of chowdah!). Make a reservation or youl'll be crammed in the bar area!
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Review from Whitney W.
Jamaica Plain, MA
10/5/2008
Victor's is raising the bar for Provincetown dining. The tapas format is really great because some of the dishes are large enough if you don't feel like ordering a bunch of things to share, and others work perfectly for just that. Everyone there on staff is kind, knowledgeable, and great. The menu is very diverse and sometimes counterintuitive in what it pairs, but everything we ordered was wonderful. Great Brazilian style mixed drinks, too. The room is surprisingly cozy once you settle in; I initially thought it was going to be way too loud and feel like a hotel restaurant. Boy, was I wrong. If you're in Provincetown, do yourself a favor and eat here.
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Review from Patrick R.
Kansas City, MO
9/14/2010
Was I at the wrong restaurant?
After reading all the other reviews of this restaurant, I'm a bit perplexed. Was I eating at a different Victor's? All these five star ratings...and here I am. Not even close.
First, the bartender. I have drunk far more caprihinas than he'll ever make. I know how to pronounce caprihina. Don't correct me like I'm Helen Keller just learning the word w-a-t-e-r.
Next, the choices. They have a good variety of "small" plates. However, the small plates are unlike any tapas I've had in Spain or anywhere else. First, they are not cheap. ($10-$19) and the portions are fairly hefty. We decided on the salmon/scallop ceviche and spinach/leek cannelloni. Our bartender thought we needed something in between to "bridge" the difference. Really?? Didn't realize we weren't bridging the gap.
At his recommendation, we ordered the Sizzling Asian Steak.
The ceviche was actually good, a little too sweet for my liking. I would have liked a little more citrus and some heat.
The cannelloni was very good. Home-made pasta with a great filling and delicious red sauce.
The Sizzling Asian Steak? Not so much. I would have preferred it cooked a LOT less. It was past well done and well on its way to cinders...and it actually was the smallest portion of the evening.
Three "tapas" plates and two glasses of wine...and a caprihina? $80.
I will give Victor's props on the decor. Gorgeous. I would go and have a drink at the bar. Probably won't eat here again. -
Review from Stacie B.
Methuen, MA
8/23/2010
Great place! Went here with 9 girls for my sister's bachelorette weekend. They let us choose a signature cocktail which was delicious and we had our own menu to choose from. The food just kept coming and it was spectacular from the tuna wontons and chicken enchilladas to the calamari and lobster springrolls. We had a deal that was $100 per person with an open bar, which is extremely affordable. Our server Ron was great and the restaurant itself was beautiful. Definitely a must visit for a great dinner in Provincetown!
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Review from Gregory P.
Jersey City, NJ
9/20/2010
We were told that due to a full house they were giving us the worst seat in the house. It was near the door but we were promised the best service and that they certainly provided. The young lady who served us knew her foods and suggested the plates we would more than likely enjoy. The Beef Carpaccio was great. The Tequila Shrimp was fine and we ended with the Halibut tacos, which were excellent. We would most certainly return and gladly sit in the same place!
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Review from Michael G.
New York, NY
4/24/2011
Thanks to all the positive reviews on yelp, my fiancee and I gave Victor's a try last night and it was just GREAT. From the happy hour oysters, to the high-quality sashimi...the marscapone honey sauce for the sweet potato fries...a wonderful proseccco. just such a great experience overall and wonderful value...definitely worth the long drive!
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Review from john t.
9/28/2008
Yep, great ambience and original food. The tapas type format suited us but it is more casual. The front of house needs a little more organization: it currently is quite disornanized. come on folks.
