Victor's

By John S. Kelemen

Last week Table for Three reviewed one of Provincetown’s oldest and most established landmarks of dining, The Red Inn. This week we went to the opposite end of the spectrum and dined at Victor’s, the newest kid in town. Victor’s is located in the West End on the Bradford Street Extension. Many of us remember this site as the old Dairy Queen which was along our trek to Herring Cove Beach.

We’ve all heard the expression about it being impossible to make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. Owner, Victor Depoalo has gone a long way in trying to disprove that old adage. Provincetown owes a debt of gratitude to Victor for an esthetic and tasteful new construction project.

Table for Three included a fourth person in our small group in order to take full advantage of the small plate dining specials that are designed to be shared by each member at the dining party table. The dinner menu is quite varied and innovative; we chose a succession of plates that included the barbequed oysters, a quesadilla dish, a scallop special, and a ribbon pasta plate. The ribbon pasta was definitely everyone’s favorite with the scallop special a close second. Dinner was topped off by a great cup of free trade coffee and excellent desserts. Rhubarb and strawberry cobbler, coconut cream pie, chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and crème brulee. Two of our party happily sampled the specialty cocktails known as the Seven Sins of Summer. Enhancements include beautiful interior and handsome exterior as well as welcoming site landscaping.

The food was interesting and tasty. Presentation and Service were excellent. The atmosphere was comfortable and airy and enhanced by cathedral ceilings and high windows. Those looking for a more quiet or cozy dining experience probably won’t find it in Victor’s main dining room and should request a corner table or try locating in the more intimate bar lounge. Pricing was fair and reasonable.

By all indications, Victor’s can expect a very successful first season. It’s just our opinion but Table for Three awards Victor’s three and one-half monuments out of a possible five (III ½).

Victor’s
175 Bradford Street
(508) 487-1777
victorsptown.com