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
Olive Tapenade + Grilled Ciabatta
8
Truffle Frites
Garlic butter, truffle oil, sheep pecorino, garlic aioli
15
West Coast Manila Clams
1 lb manilla clams, grilled baguette, your choice of white wine & garlic or saffron tomato sauce
26
Coconut Curry Prawns
Mild curry sauce, black sesame seeds, micro greens
19
House Made Crab And Seafood Cakes
Crab, prawns, lobster, fried & served with lemon caper aioli
*add extra cake ( 10 )
20
Gnocchi Pesto
Arugula pesto, cream, spiced almonds
18
Calamari
Lemon pepper, jalapeno, shaved red onion, tartar sauce, lemon wedge
18
Soup Du Jour
House made soup of the day served with grilled baguette.
Please ask your server
Cup 9 | Bowl 14
Salads
Artisan Caesar
Romaine heart, croutons, bistro bacon, sheep pecorino, house caesar dressing
Starter 15 | Full Size 21
Five Spiced Prawn Salad
Prawns, avocado, mandarins, candied pecan, lemon thyme vinaigrette
Starter 17 | Full Size 24
Beet & Pork Salad
Pork belly, candied pecan, pickled beets, poppy seed, goat cheese, beet vinaigrette
Starter 17 | Full Size 24
Bistro Salad
The Plot Market greens, toasted spiced almond, poppy seed, goat cheese, cranberries, house rhubarb dressing
Starter 15 | Full Size 21
Add Ons
Chicken
10
Halibut
25
King Salmon
20
Garlic Prawns
10
Pull Duck Confit
15
Burgers & Handhelds
All handhelds are served with fries or green salad
All our burgers are certified angus beef, served in a locally baked brioche bun and are topped with fresh arugula, heirloom tomatoes, red onions and pickles.
Bistro Burger
Beef patty, bacon, gouda, caramelized onions
26
Broadmead Burger
Beef patty, bacon, mushroom, gouda, arugula, tomato, caramelized onion, sunny side egg
30
Artisan Chicken Club
Ciabatta, grilled chicken breast, bacon, swiss, heirloom tomatoes, garlic aioli
26
Habanero Fried Chicken Burger
Buttermilk fried chicken, coleslaw, crispy fried onions, house made pickles, habanero sauce
25
French Dip
Slow roasted New York striploin, red wine and bourbon poached onions, swiss cheese, garlic aioli. Served on locally baked baguette, with fries and beef jus
26
Add ons
Cheese
3
Bacon
5
Burger Patty
10
Wild Mushrooms
3
Sub Caesar Salad
3
Sub Truffle Fries
5
Entrees
Vegetable Gnocchi
Wild mushrooms, asparagus, caramelized onions, grape tomato, arugula pesto, pecorino, brown butter yam puree
32
House Made Falafel
Pickle beets, cucumber, tzatziki, chipotle aioli, grape tomato, greens, goat feta, naan bread
25
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
2 Berryman Farms chicken, coleslaw, pickles, fries, habanero sauce
29
Duck Confit
Crispy duck leg confit, pan fried gnocchi, wilted spinach
35
Add ons
Chicken
10
Halibut
25
Gnocchi
7
Garlic Prawns
10
King Salmon
20
Sub Truffle Fries
5
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
Autentiche Chicken Alfredo
Fettuccine, grilled chicken, garlic & pecorino cream sauce
26
Grilled Asparagus Alfredo
Fettuccine, grilled asparagus, garlic & pecorino cream sauce
25
Add Ons
Chicken
10
Halibut
25
Garlic Prawns
10
King Salmon
20
Sub Gnocchi
5
Seafood
Halibut Fish & Chips
Locally caught halibut, beer batter, fries, coleslaw, tartar
1 Pc 25 | 2 Pcs 33
Bouillabaisse
Clams, prawns, halibut, tomato saffron sauce, grilled ciabatta
40
Halibut Dinner
Roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, lemon butter sauce
42
Almond Crushed Halibut
Saffron mushroom risotto, grilled asparagus, lemon butter sauce
45
King Salmon
Pan fried gnocchi house ricotta, almond crumbles, wild mushrooms, maple soy glazed
40
Add Ons
Gnocchi
7
Sub Truffle Fries
5
Steaks
Steak Frites
8 oz New York Striploin, red wine demi, truffles fries, pecorino, garlic aioli
40
Steak & Prawns
8 oz New York Striploin, garlic butter shrimp, broccoli, red wine demi, pomes puree
50
Steak Sandwich
6 oz AAA New York strip, grilled ciabatta, garlic aioli, arugula, heirloom tomato, fries
33
Add Ons
Gnocchi
7
Sub Truffle Fries
4