Welcome to Artisan Bistro, Saanich’s premier casual fine dining restaurant, where European-inspired culinary artistry meets the charm of a casual bistro setting. Enjoy an inviting ambiance, carefully curated to enhance your dining experience with an air of warmth and sophistication.
At Artisan Bistro, we take pride in our commitment to sourcing the freshest local ingredients. Our menu is a culinary exploration that brings together the finest flavors, presenting a tapestry of European-inspired delights with a twist.
As a proud contributor to Saanich’s culinary landscape, Artisan Bistro offers a splendid array of local BC wines, capturing the essence of our terroir. Complementing these are international wines and expertly crafted cocktails, to enhance your dining experience.
Whether you’re in the mood for a casual dinner or a more intimate dinner, we look forward to helping you create delicious memories. Our commitment to delivering an exceptional dining experience is evident in every detail, ensuring each visit is memorable.
Join us at Artisan Bistro, where the passion for fresh, local, and quality ingredients converges with European-inspired culinary excellence, making us the epitome of fine dining in Saanich.
Appetizers
Naan bread + Olive Tapenade
14
Truffle Frites
Garlic butter, truffle oil, pecorino, garlic aioli
15
Yam Fries
Maple chipotle aioli
12
Coconut Curry Prawns
Mild curry sauce, black sesame seeds, micro greens
19
Pesto Gnocchi
Arugula pesto, cream, spiced almonds, tomato, ricotta
18
Calamari
Lemon pepper, jalapeno, shaved red onion, tartar sauce, lemon wedge
18
Jalapeño Popcorn Chicken
Buttermilk fried chicken bites, fried jalapeños, jalapeño aioli, apple cider reduction
18
Burrata
Roasted whole garlic, red pepper relish, blistered tomato, arugula salad, crostini
22
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Naan bread, spinach, artichoke, mozzarella
16
Bruschetta Flat Bread
Tomato, garlic, lime juice, basil, balsamic, fresh cheese, pesto
16
Add ons
Garlic toast
3
Soup & Salads
Soup Du Jour
House made soup of the day served with garlic toast
Please ask your server
Cup 9 | Bowl 14
Artisan Caesar
Romaine heart, croutons, bistro bacon, pecorino, house caesar dressing
Starter 15 | Full Size 21
Five Spiced Prawn Salad
Market greens, prawns, avocado, mandarins, candied pecan, lemon thyme vinaigrette
Starter 19 | Full Size 26
Beet & Pork Salad
Market greens, pork belly, candied pecan, pickled beets, poppyseed, goat cheese, beet vinaigrette
Starter 17 | Full Size 24
Bistro Salad
Market greens, toasted spiced almond, poppyseed, goat cheese, cranberries, house rhubarb dressing
Starter 15 | Full Size 21
Add Ons
Chicken
10
Sockeye Salmon
14
Garlic Prawns
10
Pull Duck Confit
15
Entrees
Halibut Fish & Chips
Locally caught halibut, beer battered, fries, coleslaw, tartar
1 Piece 28 | 2 Pieces 38
Bouillabaisse
Clams, prawns, halibut, tomato saffron sauce, grilled ciabatta
40
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Chicken thigh, coleslaw, pickles, fries, habanero sauce
29
Duck Confit
Crispy duck leg confit, red wine demi-glace, pan fried gnocchi, wilted spinach
35
Duck Breast
Sous vide medium rare, truffle polenta, wild mushroom, brown butter yam puree, red wine demi-glace
50
Add ons
Pan Fried Gnocchi
7
Sub Truffle Fries
4
Burgers & Handhelds
All handhelds are served with fries or green salad
Bistro Burger
Beef patty, bacon, gouda, caramelized onions, arugula, tomato and red onions, brioche, and pickles
26
Broadmead Burger
Beef patty, bacon, mushroom, gouda, arugula, tomato, caramelized onion, sunny side egg, brioche, and pickles
30
Bison Bistro Burger
Bison, gouda, arugula, tomato, candied onion, aioli, brioche, and pickles
28
French Dip
Slow roasted beef, red wine and bourbon poached onions, swiss cheese, garlic aioli
baguette, au jus
26
Steak Sandwich
Striploin, tomato, arugula, crispy onions, garlic aioli, ciabatta
28
Artisan Chicken Club
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, swiss, tomatoes, garlic aioli, ciabatta
26
Habanero Fried Chicken Burger
Buttermilk fried chicken, coleslaw, crispy fried onions, pickles and habanero sauce
25
Salmon Burger
Sockeye salmon, pico de gallo, tartar sauce, arugula, tomato, red onion, brioche, and pickles
25
Salmon Wrap
Sockeye salmon, arugula, red onion, creme fraiche, naan bread
25
Portobello Burger
Grilled portobello cap, arugula, tomato, candied onion, red pepper relish, avocado chilli sauce, brioche, and pickles
23
Whisky Grilled Cheese
Gouda, swiss, brie, house bacon jam, whisky syrup, sourdough
21
House Made Falafel
Pickled beets, cucumber, tzatziki, chipotle aioli, grape tomato, greens, feta, naan bread
25
Add ons
Cheese
3
Bacon
7
Avocado
3
Avocado
4
Burger Patty
10
Wild Mushrooms
3
Sub Caesar Salad
3
Sub Truffle Fries
4
Sub Gluten Free
3
Pastas
Chorizo Prawns
Penne, prawns, smoked chorizo, rose sauce, heirloom tomato, pecorino, garlic toast
30
Braised Beef Ragout
Fettuccine, braised beef, wild mushrooms, heirloom tomato, pecorino, garlic toast
28
Garden Pasta
Fettuccine, asparagus, caramelized onion, wild mushroom, arugula, white wine, habanero sauce, pecorino, garlic toast
25
Chicken Alfredo
Fettuccine, chicken breast, garlic cream sauce, pecorino, herbs, garlic toast
- Vegetarian option available
26
Chicken & Gnocchi
Chicken, house made gnocchi, garlic cream & pesto sauce, pecorino, herbs, garlic toast
28
Vegetable Gnocchi
Wild mushrooms, asparagus, caramelized onions, gape tomato, arugula pesto, pecorino, brown butter yam puree
32
Salmon Gnocchi
King salmon, house made gnocchi, almond butter, house ricotta cheese, wild mushroom, spinach, maple soy glazed
40
Seafood Carbonara
Prawns, clams, lardons, chardonnay cream sauce, pecorino, garlic toast
28
Add Ons
Chicken
10
Garlic Prawns
10
Sockeye Salmon
14
Sub Gluten Free
3