Welcome to Artisan Bistro in the heart of Saanich, where lunch is always something to look forward to. Our chef has put together a lineup of dishes with plenty of variety, so there is always something that hits the spot.
We are all about offering choices that work for everyone. You will find West Coast inspired dishes, along with go-to favourites like variety of appetizers, soup and salads, burgers and handhelds, pasta, fish and chips and buttermilk fried chicken. Many of our items are also vegetarian or gluten-free friendly, making it easy to enjoy a meal that fits your needs.
Everything on our menu is made with quality ingredients and care. Artisan Bistro is a comfortable spot to relax, catch up, and enjoy good food.
And if you want to take your meal up a notch, explore our selection of local BC wines, variety of cocktails and local beers.
- 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, microgreens
19
Pesto Gnocchi
Arugula pesto, cream, spiced almonds, tomatoes, ricotta
18
Calmari
Lemon pepper, jalapeños, 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 tomatoes, arugula salad, crostini
22
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Naan bread, spinach, artichoke, mozzarella
16
Bruschetta Flat Bread
Tomato, garlic, basil, balsamic, feta 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, lemon
Starter 15 | Full Size 21
Five Spiced Prawn Salad
Market greens, prawns, avocado, mandarins, candied pecans, lemon thyme vinaigrette
Starter 19 | Full Size 26
Beet & Pork Salad
Market greens, pork belly, candied pecans, pickled beets, poppyseed goat cheese, beet vinaigrette
Starter 17 | Full Size 24
Bistro Salad
Market greens, toasted spiced almonds, 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 Bistro salad
Bistro Burger
Beef patty, bacon, gouda, caramelized onions, arugula, tomato, red onion, pickles, bacon jam aioli, ketchup, brioche
26
Broadmead Burger
Beef patty, bacon, mushroom, gouda, arugula, tomato, caramelized onion, sunny side egg, pickles, brioche
30
Bison Bistro Burger
Bison, gouda, arugula, tomato, candied onion, pickles, bacon jam aioli, ketchup, brioche
28
French Dip
Slow roasted beef, red wine and bourbon poached onions, swiss cheese, garlic aioli, baguette, au jus
26
Steak Sandwich
Tenderloin, tomato, arugula, crispy onions, garlic aioli, ciabatta
28
Artisan Chicken Club
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, swiss cheese, tomato, garlic aioli, ciabatta
26
Habanero Fried Chicken Burger
Buttermilk fried chicken, coleslaw, crispy fried onions, pickles, habanero sauce, brioche
25
Salmon Burger
Sockeye salmon, pico de gallo, arugula, tomato, red onion, pickles, tartar sauce, brioche
25
Salmon Wrap
Sockeye salmon, arugula, red onion, pico de gallo, crème fraîche, naan bread
25
Portobello Burger
Grilled portobello cap, arugula, tomato, candied onion, pickles, red pepper relish, avocado chilli sauce, brioche
23
Whisky Grilled Cheese
Gouda, swiss, brie, house bacon jam, whisky syrup, sourdough
21
House Made Falafel
Pickled beets, cucumber, grape tomato, greens, feta, tzatziki, chipotle aioli, 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, rosé sauce, heirloom tomatoes, pecorino, garlic toast
30
Braised Beef Ragout
Fettuccine, braised beef, wild mushrooms, heirloom tomatoes, pecorino, garlic toast
28
Garden Pasta
Fettuccine, asparagus, caramelized onions, wild mushrooms, 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, pesto garlic cream sauce, pecorino, herbs, garlic toast
28
Salmon Gnocchi
King salmon, house made gnocchi, almond butter, house ricotta, wild mushrooms, spinach, maple soy glaze
40
Vegetable Gniccho
Wild mushrooms, asparagus, caramelized onions, grape tomato, arugula pesto, pecorino, brown butter yam purée
32
Add Ons
Chicken
10
Garlic Prawns
10
Sockeye Salmon
14
Sub Pan Fried Gnocchi
5
Sub Gluten Free
3
Entrees
Cod Fish & Chips
Cod filet, beer battered, fries, coleslaw, tartar
1 Piece 22 | 2 Pieces 30
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Chicken thigh, coleslaw , pickles, fries, habanero sauce
29
Bouillabaise
Clams, prawns, cod, tomato saffron sauce, grilled ciabatta
40
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 mushrooms, brown butter yam purée, red wine demi-glace
50
Add Ons
Pan Fried Gnocchi
7
Sub Truffle Fries
4