Welcome to Artisan Bistro, nestled in the heart of Saanich, where lunchtime is a delicious affair. Come and enjoy our new All Day Menu that starts at 11:30 am until close. Our All-Day Menu, carefully curated by our executive chef, offers a diverse selection to cater to various tastes, ensuring a satisfying lunch experience for all.

At Artisan Bistro, we take pride in our commitment to providing options that suit different dietary preferences. Our menu features a blend of European-inspired dishes with a creative twist alongside timeless favorites like burgers, salads, and pastas. It’s a mix of culinary innovation and comforting classics. We offer many dishes that are gluten-free friendly.

Whether you’re in the mood for a nourishing salad, a hearty burger, or a comforting plate of pasta, seafood or steak, our menu reflects a dedication to quality ingredients and culinary excellence. Artisan Bistro is more than just a dining spot; it’s a place to gather and create memories.

Elevate your dining experience by selecting the perfect accompaniment from our exquisite collection of local BC and international wines. Each bottle has been meticulously chosen by our dedicated sommelier, ensuring a harmonious blend that complements and enhances the flavors of your meal, adding an extra layer of sophistication to your visit.

Appetizers

Black Garlic Pomme Frites Fries, black garlic butter, fresh pecorino, chives, garlic aioli
10
Bourbon Glaze Pork Belly Polenta, collard greens, crispy bourbon glazed pork belly
16
West Coast Manila Clams 1 lb manilla clams, grilled baguette, saffron tomato or white wine & garlic
26
House Made Crab And Seafood Cakes Crab, prawns, salmon, lobster, fried & served with lemon caper aioli
*add extra cake ( 8 )
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 Split romaine hearts, garlic anchovy dressing, croutons, pork belly, shaved pecorino
Starter 12 | Full Size 19
Bistro Iceberg Baby iceberg, gorgonzola dressing, sun dried tomatoes, pork belly, croutons fresh herbs
18
Broadmead Salad Artisan greens, apples, cranberries, spiced almonds, goat cheese, rhubarb vinagerette
*Full size served with duck confit
Starter 14 | Full Size 24

Add Ons

Chicken
6
3 Prawns
14
Salmon
10
Lobster
25

Pastas

Aglio Con Molluschi Linguini, garlic, chillies, olive oil, 1/2 lb manilla clams
22
Pasta Al Pomodoro Linguini, pomodoro, cherry tomatoes, basil, pecorino
18
Autentiche Chicken Alfredo Tagliatelle, grilled chicken, butter, pecorino
25

Add Ons

Chicken
6
Salmon
10
3 Prawns
14
1/2 Lb Manilla Clams
13

Burger & 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
24
Artisan Chicken Club Ciabatta, grilled chicken breast, bacon, swiss, heirloom tomato, garlic aioli
20
Broadmead Burger 2 beef patties, bacon, gouda, crispy fried onion, sunny side egg
30
Habanero Fried Chicken Burger Buttermilk fried chicken, coleslaw, crispy fried onions, house made pickles, habanero sauce
21

Add Ons

Burger Patty
6
Bacon
4
Cheese
3
Wild Mushrooms
3
Sub Black Garlic Fries
3
Sub Caesar Salad
3

Seafood

Seafood sourced from Finest at Sea

Halibut Dinner Pan seared halibut seasonal veg and roasted potatoes
35
Salmon Dinner Pan seared salmon seasonal veg and roasted potatoes
32
Double Lobster Dinner 2 x 6 oz tails seasonal veg and roasted potatoes
62
Jumbo Prawn Dinner 6 x Jumbo Prawns seasonal veg and roasted potatoes
32
Bouillabaisse Clams, prawns, halibut, tomato saffron sauce, grilled ciabiatta
37

Add Ons

Hollandaise
3
3 Prawns
14
Lobster Tail
25
1/2 Lb Manilla Clams
13
Sub Mushroom Risotto
4
Sub Pommes Puree
4

Steaks

Beef sourced from Alberta Ranchers

Prime Beef Ribeye 8oz AAA or higher ribeye, garlic & herb pommes puree, seasonal vegetable
45
Filet Mignon 6 oz AAA or higher filet, garlic & herb pommes puree, seasonal vegetable
45
Filet & Lobster 6 oz AAA or higher filet, 6 oz lobster tail, garlic & herb pommes puree, seasonal vegetable
68

Add Ons

Sub Roasted Potatoes
No Charge
Sub Mushroom Risotto
4
Peppercorn Brandy Sauce
4
1 Crab Cake
8
3 Jumbo Prawns
14
Oscar (Crab & Lobster)
20
Lobster Tail
25

Chef Creations

Red Wine & Cola Braised Short Rib Pommes puree, stewed root vegetables, red wine demi glace
38
Potato Crusted Halibut 5 oz locally caught halibut, seared and cooked with black garlic butter, wild mushroom risotto, asparagus
39
Bc Sockeye Salmon 5 oz locally caught sockeye salmon, market vegetables, herbs, potatoes, spring vegetable consommé
35
Duck Confit Crispy duck leg confit, wild rice, kale, carrots, vegetable puree, seasonal chutney
39

Casual Entrees

Halibut Fish & Chips Locally caught halibut, beer batter, fries, coleslaw, tartar
1 Piece 24 | 2 Piece 32
Falafel Platter 4 house made falafels, naan, tomato, cucumber, red onions, artisan greens, pickled vegetables, tzatziki
19
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Berryman Farms chicken, coleslaw, pickles, fries, habanero sauce
24
Steak Sandwich 6oz prime rib eye, grilled ciabatta, garlic aioli, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, fries
30