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
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
Calmari
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
Pulled Duck Confit
15
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
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 tomato, 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, with spinach
35
Add ons
Chicken
10
Halibut
25
Gnocchi
7
Garlic Prawns
10
King Salmon
20
Sub-Truffle Fries
5
Pastas
Chorizo
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
Authentic 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, broccolini, red wine demi, pomes puree
50
Steak Sandwich
6 oz AAA New York Strip, grilled ciabatta, garlic aioli, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, fries
33
Add Ons
Gnocchi
7
Sub Truffle fries
4