Bistro
Earthly Pleasures
– Farm to Table –
local & sustainable dining in downtown Victoria –
located across from the Magnolia Hotel at 611 Courtney Street.
WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Please use our New Bistro Reservation System below
LUNCH menu
11AM TO 4PM
APPETIZERS
Tomato Soup | 11.95 GF
Potato Gratin Fries | 15.95
gruyere, raclette, jalapeño aioli – mornay sauce
Warm Marinated Olives| 10.50
spiced candied pecans
French Onion Soup | 15.95
crostini, gruyère, Berryman Farms bacon
+ baguette | 2.5
Beef Carpaccio | 22.50
horseradish aioli, frites and crispy onions, arugula, cured egg yolk dust, reggiano
Fried Chicken | 19.95
sticky gochujang glaze, blue cheese ranch, pickles
Garlic Prawns | 18.50
6 prawns, spanish paprika, shallots, garlic, wine, butter, lemon, house sourdough
Cauliflower | 15.95
smoked and roasted, herb puree, dates, charred lime onions, fried shallots
SEASONAL FEATURES
Fresh Shucked Oysters | 24 • 48
half dozen | 24 • full dozen | 48
cucumber mignonette
Local Farm Salad | 19.50
add baguette + 2
lentils, root vegetables, hummus, arugula, kale pesto, grainy maple vinaigrette
SALADS
Caesar Salad | 17.50
crispy romaine, bacon, herb garlic croutons, crispy capers, parmesan
Add-Ons:
+ Cajun Chicken | 10.95
+ Falafel | 9.95
+ Salmon | 16.95
+ 4 Sautéed Prawns | 12.95
Duck Confit Salad | 28.00
endives, fennel, dill, bacon lardons, almonds, orange glaze, maple vinaigrette
Crab Cakes Salad | 26.95
blue crab, hand peeled shrimp, cilantro, avocado aioli, chili garlic crunch sauce, fennel
Cobb Salad | 24.95
chicken, hard-boiled egg, blue cheese, tomato, guacamole, bacon
MAINS
Bistro Burger | 22.50
Berryman Farm fresh chuck, our secret sauce, lettuce, onions, fries or mixed greens
The Grilled Cheese | 19.95
Avocado Toast | 18.50
sunny side up eggs, sourdough, sriracha mayo, chimichurri, arugula
Chicken Pot Pie | 21.95
rotisserie chicken, puff pastry, gravy, seasonal vegetables
Bistro Bowl | Selection available
• Falafel | 23.95
• Tuna Tataki | 26.95
• Chicken | 24.95
• Salmon | 29.95
quinoa and wild rice with cilantro yogurt dressing, shredded carrots, red cabbage, almonds, red onion, cucumber, sultanas, and avocado
Local Steamer | 28.50
Salt Spring Island mussels, garlic, onions, wine, butter, parsley, basil
Steak Sandwich | 27.50
6oz sirloin, foccaccia, smoked cheddar, garlic aioli, arugula, balsamic reduction
Classic Omelet | 17.50
Mushroom Omelet | 18.95
Smoked Salmon Omelet | 22.50
dill, chive, cold smoked salmon, greens or crushed potatoes
Bolognese | 24.95
add baguette + 1.50
cavatappi pasta, with berryman farm pork and beef, san marzano tomatoes, and reggiano
Alfredo Pasta | 21.95
add baguette + 1.50
cavatappi, onions, garlic, chili flakes, cream, spinach, reggiano
with Chiicken – 25.95
with prawns – 28.95
Steak & Frites | Sirloin or Striploin
• 8 oz sirloin | 33.95
• 7 oz striploin | 36.95
Huevos Rancheros | 18.95
2 sunny side up eggs, guajillo & chorizo beans, pico de gallo, crema, salsa verde, corn tortillas
Dinner menu
4:30pm to 9:00pm
Appetizers
Potato Gratin Fries | 15.95
gruyere, raclette, jalapeño aioli, and mornay sauce
Warm Marinated Olives | 10.50
spiced candied pecans
Caesar Salad | 17.50
herb & garlic croutons, crispy capers, Grana padano
Chicken Liver Pate | 13.50
brioche, cornichons, peach mostarda
Pan Fried Fanny Bay Oysters | 23.95
buttermilk dill pickle ranch, fennel
French Onion Soup | 15.95
gruyere, bacon, crostini
Crab Cakes | 25.95
blue crab, hand peeled shrimp, cilantro, avocado aioli, chili garlic crunch sauce, fennel
Humboldt Squid | 17.50
Thai green curry, fennel, green apple, chili, herbs, peanuts
Beef Carpaccio | 22.50
horseradish aioli, chives, parmiggiano, dijon, focaccia
Cauliflower | 15.95
smoked and roasted, herb purée, dates, charred lime onions, fried shallots
Fried Chicken Bites | 19.95
sticky gochujang glaze, blue cheese ranch, pickles
SEASONAL FEATURES
Fresh Shucked Oysters | 24 • 48
half dozen | 24 • dozen | 48
cucumber mignonette
Grilled Broccolini | 14.00
romesco, chorizo crumble, lemon
Local Steamer | 26.95
Salt Spring Island mussels steamed with garlic, onions, white wine, butter, parsley, chives or
coconut curry sauce
Pastas
Cacio & Pepe | half 17 • full 26
rigatoni with black pepper, pecorino, and reggiano
Gnocchi | half 17 • full 26
san marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, basil, EVOO, reggiano
BC Clam Spaghetti | full 30
local manilla clams, leeks, pistachio, preserved lemon, asparagus, cream, parsley, chives
Bolognese | half 17 • full 26
pork, beef, san marzano tomatoes, reggiano, spaghetti
Chicken Parmigiana | full 28
fresh mozzarella, san marzano tomatoes, reggiano, linguine
Prawn Cioppino | full 31
fettuccine, wild-caught Argentina red prawn, parsley, basil
MAINS
Smash Burger | 25.00
Berryman Farm fresh chuck, our secret sauce, lettuce, onions, Berryman Farm bacon, fries
Duck Confit | 29.50
endives, fennel, dill, bacon lardons, almonds, orange glaze, maple vinaigrette
14oz Local BC Pork Chop | 34.50
spaetzle, mushrooms, parsley, green peppercorn sauce
Pollo Asado - Half Chicken | 35.00
slow roasted chicken, chicken-dripping potatoes, salsa verde, pan jus
Salmon | 33.95
preserved lemon risotto, braised leeks * fennel, dill, chive
Steaks
Sirloin • Striploin • Tenderloin | Selection available
served with arugula salad, frites, demi-glace
• 8oz sirloin | 34.95
• 7oz striploin | 38.50
• 14oz striploin | 57.95
ADD-ONS
+ parmesan frites |3.50
+ crimini mushrooms | 6.50
+ 4 garlic prawns | 12.50
+ chimichurri | 3
+ blue cheese butter | 3
DESSERT MENU
AVAILABLE ALL DAY
New York Cheesecake | 12
Our seasonal couli, chantily cream
Pecan Slab | 12
Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce
Dark Chocolate Cake | 12
Strussel, mix berries couli
Ice Cream | Sorbet | Gelato | 12
House made, chocolate chip cookie
Enjoy with Coffee & Tea
Espresso | 3.75
Black Coffee | 5.00
Latte | 5.00
Capuccino | 5.00
Steeps Tea | 5.00
Chamomile, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Green, Mint & Roiboss
WEEKEND BRUNCH Menu
10:00AM to 3:00PM
FAVOURITES
Classic Breakfast | 18.50
2 eggs, choice of (ham, bacon, breakfast sausage), potatoes, sourdough, jam
Classic French Toast | 16.95
honey yogurt, maple syrup, compote
10 Acres French Toast | 21.50
two sunny-side-up eggs, berryman farm bacon or breakfast sausage, served with honey yogurt, maple syrup, and seasonal compote
Eggs Benny | Selection available
• Canadian bacon | 18.50
• Smoked salmon | 22.50
• Crab cake | 25.50 (no English muffin)
two poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, served on an English muffin, with crispy potatoes or greens
Huevos Rancheros | 18.95
two sunny side up eggs, guajillo & chorizo beans, pico de gallo, corn tortillas, cream, salsa verde
BBQ Pork Carnitas Skillet | 21.95
two poached eggs, peppers, onions, cheddar cheese, potatoes, hollandaise sauce
Classic Omelet | 17.50
chives, gruyere, raclette, cheddar, mozzarella, crispy potatoes or mixed greens
Mushroom Omelet | 18.95
pesto, parmigiano reggiano, crimini mushrooms, crispy potatoes or mixed greens
Smoked Salmon Omelet | 22.50
dill, chives, crispy potatoes or mixed greens
Fried Chicken & Eggs | 22.50
two poached eggs, hollaindaise sauce, sticky gochujang fried chicken, pickles, mixed greens
APPETIZERS
Garlic Prawns | 18.50
6 prawns, spanish paprika, shallots, garlic, wine, butter, lemon, house sourdough
French Onion Soup | 15.95
crostini, gruyère, Berryman Farms bacon
+ baguette | 2.5
Local Farm Salad | 18.95 GF
Fried Chicken | 19.95
sticky gochujang glaze, blue cheese ranch, pickles
Beef Carpaccio | 22.50
horseradish aioli, frites, fried onions, arugula, reggiano
Fresh Shucked Oysters | 24 • 48
half dozen | 24 • full dozen | 48
cucumber mignonette
SALADS
Tuna & Cannellini Beans | 19.95
chives, parsley, celery, carrots, tomato vinaigrette
Caesar Salad | 16.95
crispy romaine, bacon, herb garlic croutons, crispy capers, parmesan
Add-Ons:
+ Cajun Chicken | 10.95
+ Falafel | 9.95
+ Salmon | 16.95
+ 4 Sautéed Prawns | 12.95
Crab Cakes Salad | 25.95
blue crab, hand peeled shrimp, cilantro, avocado aioli, chili garlic crunch sauce, fennel
MAINS
Bistro Burger | 22.50
berryman farm fresh chuck, our secret sauce, lettuce, onions, fries or mixed greens
The Grilled Cheese | 19.95
house sourdough, gruyère, mozzarella, cheddar, raclette, generously buttered served with tomato soup
Avocado Toast | 18.50
sunny side up eggs, sourdough, sriracha mayo, chimichurri, arugula
Chicken Pot Pie | 21.95
rotisserie chicken, puff pastry, gravy, seasonal vegetables
Steak Sandwich | 27.50
Bolognese | 23.95
cavatappi pasta, with berryman farm pork and beef, san marzano tomatoes, and reggiano
Moules and Frites | 28.50
cavatappi, onions, garlic, chili flakes, cream, spinach, reggiano
Steak & Frites | Sirloin or Striploin
• 8 oz sirloin | 33.95
• 7 oz striploin | 36.95
LATE NIGHT
Sunday to Thursday 9 PM – 10 PM
Friday and Saturday 9 PM – Midnight.
BITES
Potato Gratin | 14.95
gruyere, raclette, jalapeno aioli and mornay sauce
Warm Marinated Olives| 10.50
spiced candied pecans
Moules and Frites | 25.95
salt spring mussels, garlic, onions, wine, butter, parsley
Fried Chicken Bites | 18.50
duxelles butter, spanish olive oil, sea salt
Focaccia & Butter | 12.00
duxelles butter, spanish olive oil, sea salt
The Grilled Cheese | 12.95
our sourdough, gruyere, mozzarella, cheddar, raclette, generously butter, tomato jam
Humboldt Squid | 17.50
romesco, tapenade, lemon aioli, chorizo, almond,spinach
Cauliflower | 15.95
smoked and roasted, herd puree, dates, charred lime onions
Beef Carpaccio | 22.50
horseradish aioli, frites, fried onions, arugula, reggiano
Bolognese | 24.95
pork, beef, san marzano tomatoes, reggiano, cavatappi
Cheese plate | 24.95
chef’s selection of 3 cheese, romesco, chutney agrodolce,
Steak & Frites | Sirloin or Striploin
• 8 oz sirloin | 34.95
• 7 oz striploin | 38.82
arugula salad, demi glaze