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.
- Gluten Free
- Gluten Free Available
- Vegetarian
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
Calmari
Lemon pepper, jalapeño, 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
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
King Salmon
20
Garlic Prawns
10
Garlic Prawn
10
Pulled Duck Confit
15
Burger & Handhelds
All handhelds are served with fries or green salad
Bistro Burger
Beef patty, bacon, gouda, caramelized onions, arugula, tomato, 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, tomato, 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, cream 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, goat feta, naan bread
25
Add-ons
Cheese
3
Bacon
7
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
Seafood Carbonara
Prawns, clams, lardons, chardonnay cream sauce, pecorino, garlic toast
28
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
Salmon Gnocchi
King salmon, house made gnocchi, almond butter, house ricotta cheese, wild mushroom, spinach, maple soy glazed
40
Add Ons
Chicken
10
Garlic Prawns
10
Sockeye Salmon
14
Sub Pan Fried Gnocchi
5
Sub Gluten Free
3
Add Ons
Pan Fried Gnocchi
7
Sub Truffle Fries
4