Sushi at Sen Zushi, Fort St, downtown, Victoria BC

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Sushi at Sen Zushi

A Fort Street counter where you claim two seats, order nigiri from the chef's hands, and forget to check your phone.

Fort St, downtown

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The date

Sen Zushi has anchored Fort Street for years, and the play is simple: claim two seats at the counter, order nigiri and sashimi straight from the chef's hands, and let the calm room do the work. Lunch sets are the budget-friendly, low-commitment way in. Dinner runs slower and more indulgent, the kind where you lose track of time entirely, which signals either great fish or a great date. Possibly both.

How to do it

Claim two seats at the counter of this long-running Fort Street bar and order nigiri and sashimi straight from the chef's hands, the room's clean, calm and quiet enough for a real conversation. Dinner is the slow, lingering version you want on a date (lunch sets are the budget way in), so budget about 90 minutes and don't rush it. No chaos, just very good fish; downtown Victoria's right outside when you're ready to wander.

What to wear: smart casual

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Duration
1½-2 hours
Best time
Afternoon to evening
Per person
$$
setting
Indoor
neighbourhood
Fort St, downtown
cuisine
Japanese
best season
Year-round

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