FRUITS & GRAINS & CEREALS BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE BOWL puffed rice, flax, empress honey, watermelon popsicle $12 COCONUT CHIA PUDDING seasonal local fruits, toasted coconut $10 QUEEN BEE GRANOLA almonds, hazelnuts, raisins, pumpkin seeds, yogurt $12 STEEL CUT OATMEAL banana brulee, raisins, brown sugar, seeds, warm cereal cream $10 LOADED OATMEAL dried fruits, nuts, seeds, fresh seasonal berries $12 BAKED GOODS croissant, muffin, danish, pastries, pain au chocolat $10 EMPRESS SCONES strawberry lavender jam, clotted cream $12 SEASONAL FRUIT & BERRIES vanilla yogurt $15 GOOD LIFE COLD PRESSED ORGANIC JUICE BLENDS seasonally inspired $10 JUICE orange, grapefruit, apple, cranberry, tomato $6
FAVOURITES FARM FRESH EGGS sausage, bacon or ham, crispy potatoes, roasted tomatoes $20 CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT soft-poached, hollandaise $20 MOUNT ROYAL BAGEL & LOX cold smoked sockeye salmon, lemon ricotta, arugula, capers $20 AVOCADO TOAST soft-poached eggs, heirloom tomato salad $20 PACIFIC HAND-PEELED SHRIMP OMELETTE lemon ricotta, watercress, crispy potatoes, toast $22 EGG WHITE FLAN sweet potato, arugula, kale, almonds $18 BUTTERMILK PANCAKES Canadian maple syrup, butter $20 BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST whipped mascarpone, caramel $20 BELGIAN WAFFLE fresh berries, caramel, whipped mascarpone $18
SIDES COUNTRY SAUSAGE, DOUBLE SMOKED BACON, BRAISED SHOULDER HAM $6 TOAST Portofino artisan bread, butter, preserves $8 SMALL BOWL OF FRUIT $8 GUACAMOLE $8 ROASTED TOMATO $8 FARM FRESH EGG $4 BREAKFAST POTATO $8
BREWED DRIP COFFEE $6 CAPPUCCINO $7 LATTE $7 MACCHIATO $7 ESPRESSO $6 HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE 58% dark chocolate, vanilla chantilly $8 LOT 35 TEA 1907 Orange Pekoe, Imperial Breakfast, Cream Earl Grey, Organic Oregon Mint, Organic Egyptian Camomile, Organic Bella Coola Punch, Kyushu Japan Sencha $6
FRUITS & GRAINS & CEREALS BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE BOWL puffed rice, flax, empress honey, watermelon popsicle $12 COCONUT CHIA PUDDING seasonal fruits, toasted coconut $10 GOOD LIFE COLD PRESSED ORGANIC JUICE BLENDS seasonally inspired $10
CLASSICS CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT soft-poached, hollandaise $20 AVOCADO TOAST soft-poached eggs, heirloom tomato salad $21 PACIFIC HAND-PEELED SHRIMP OMELETTE lemon ricotta, watercress, crispy potatoes, toast $22 EGG WHITE FLAN sweet potato, arugula, kale, almonds $18
FAVOURITES BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST whipped mascarpone, caramel $20 DUCK CONFIT BENEDICT soft-poached, honey thyme waffle, blood orange hollandaise $24 HEN & HOG soft-poached, cheddar cheese biscuit, pork belly, kale pesto $22 EGG SHAKSHOUKA cowichan eggs, sprouted chickpeas, wilted spinach, harissa tomato ragu, goat cheese $22 LAMB BURGER red onion jam, butter lettuce, brioche bun, fresh cut fries $26 HAIDA GWAII HALIBUT & CHIPS black garlic remoulade, dinosaur kale & sunflower seed slaw, lemon $32 PAN SEARED TEMPEH BOWL gochujang cauliflower, braised kale, tomato, red fife berries $22 Q CHIRASHI BOWL local sushi rice, tuna poke, sesame grilled octopus, avocado, edamame $32
PECKISH CHILLED SEAFOOD TOWER FOR TWO king crab, oysters, prawns, tuna poke, hot smoked salmon $70 FARRO & FLAX BREAD empress honey whipped butter, salt spring seasonal salt $8 PACIFIC NORTHWEST OYSTERS (6 PIECES) silver rill farms red currant mignonette, lemon $22 PACIFIC NORTHWEST OYSTERS (12 PIECES) tomato & black pepper mignonette, lemon $40
TUCK IN TOFINO HAND PEELED SHRIMP & CLAM CHOWDER double smoked bacon, heirloom tomato broth $14 Q CHIRASHI local sushi rice, tuna poke, sesame grilled octopus, avocado, edamame $20 SAANICHTON BABY BEET SALAD pistachio moss, whipped salt spring island goat cheese $18 RED OAK & FRISEE SALAD roasted carrots, blood orange & hazelnut vinaigrette $14 CAESAR sourdough croutons, grana padano $14 Grilled chicken, salmon, or prawns $10 EMPRESS HONEY ROASTED PARSNIP SOUP sea kelp pesto, thyme & parmesan croutons $14
MAIN BRAISED PORK TAGLIATELLE sun wing farm tomato ragu, ricotta salata $22 DUCK 'SHAM' ON TOAST fried cowichan egg, mt. moriarty gruyere, arugula $20 ROASTED SQUASH & CONFIT RED PEPPER FLATBREAD caramelized onions, almonds, arugula $20 PAN ROASTED SPRING SALMON escarole, bacon emulsion, confit fingerling potatoes $32 COWICHAN VALLEY CHICKEN PAILLARD carrot fresno puree, red fife berries, red currant jus $32 SALT SPRING ISLAND MUSSELS & FRIES sea cider, grilled leek, garlic, parsley, egg yolk dressing $24 GRILLED STEAK 6oz sterling silver NY striploin, roasted mushrooms, steak butter, fingerling potatoes $28 Q CHIRASHI BOWL local sushi rice, tuna poke, sesame grilled octopus, avocado, edamame $32 CHAR GRILLED ANGUS BEEF BURGER lettuce, tomato, pickle, fresh cut fries $24 HAIDA GWAII HALIBUT & CHIPS black garlic remoulade, dinosaur kale & sunflower seed slaw, lemon $32
DESSERT EMPRESS CAKE cassis coulis, hazelnut sponge, signature empress chocolate $14 MAPLE CREME BRULEE pecan cookie, pumpkin seed & freeze dried raspberry crumble $12 VANILLA POACHED PEAR PAVE caramel cremeux, ginger chocolates $12 HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE PIE hazelnut crust, hazelnut & chocolate cremeux, whipped cream $14 WARM SAANICHTON APPLE STRUDEL glazed cranberries, vanilla mascarpone cream $12 STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING bee pollen praline, spiced honey krupnik ice cream $12 I ♥ NY CHEESECAKE classic baked cheesecake, preserved summer peach compote $12 SELECTION OF HOUSE CHURNED ICE CREAM & SORBET house biscotti $10
Q IN SIXTY The perfect lunchtime getaway in 60 minutes or less. Time is of the essence and we want to make sure you match your valuable time with a quality dining experience. Join us in Q at the Empress to enjoy our Festive Q in 60 offerings! Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Q IN SIXTY - December, 2018 Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch includes: Our fresh starter display: Featuring salads, local charcuterie selection, antipasti, breads and dips. A main course: Choose from a selection of three mains (changing weekly, except for the month of December). Dessert: Featuring a new set dessert every week (except the month of December). ON DISPLAY local greens & condiments selection of whole beast charcuterie antipasti breads and dips CHOICE OF MAIN COURSE: SMOKED DUCK GNOCCHI / pumpkin puree, hazelnuts, arugula or HOT TURKEY TARTINE SANDWICH / confit turkey leg, gravy, huckleberry gel, brussels or WEDGE SALAD / iceberg lettuce, blue cheese dressing, bacon, portofino croutons DESSERT WHITE CHOCOLATE EGGNOG CHEESECAKE / gingersnap, citrus cranberry compote a royal business lunch experience served within sixty minutes $32 ENJOY A 'Q IN SIXTY' IMPERIAL BEVERAGE tenuda guado al tasso, vermentino 16 Q blonde ale 6 royal refresher 5 non-alcoholic $32
PECKISH SEAFOOD CHARCUTERIE salmon jerky, albacore tuna, octopus bacon, candied sablefish, smoked mussels $42 FARRO & FLAX BREAD empress honey whipped butter, salt spring seasonal salt $8 PACIFIC NORTHWEST OYSTERS - 6pc silver rill farms red currant mignonette, lemon $22 PACIFIC NORTHWEST OYSTERS - 12pc silver rill farms red currant mignonette, lemon $40
TUCK IN NATURAL PASTURES BURRATA fried brussels, double smoked bacon, spaghetti squash, lingonberry mostarda $20 SEARED SCALLOPS & WILD BOAR pickled mustard seeds, red cabbage puree, crispy salsify $25 RED OAK & FRISEE SALAD roasted carrots, blood orange & hazelnut vinaigrette $14 SAANICHTON BABY BEET SALAD pistachio moss, whipped salt spring island goat cheese $18 PACIFIC OCTOPUS CARPACCIO meyer lemon, arugula, basil oil $18 SALISH SEA GEODUCK CEVICHE side stripe prawns, corn nuts, red shiso $24 CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT pumpkin seed granola, pickled local vegetables, island grain crostini $18 EMPRESS HONEY ROASTED PARSNIP SOUP sea kelp pesto, thyme & parmesan croutons $14
MAIN SUN GOLD LAMB roasted rack, braised neck, sautéed kale, toasted chickpeas $46 YARROW MEADOWS DUCK LEG CONFIT carrot fresno puree, red fife berries, red currant jus $38 SALISH SEA SPRING SALMON sea kelp spatzle, red cabbage puree, brussel sprouts $34 GINDARA SABLEFISH sprouted red quinoa, escarole, bacon emulsion $37 COWICHAN VALLEY BISON SHORT RIB blue corn grits, charred cipollini onions, roasted carrots $38 CHICKPEA POLENTA fermented beets, sweet potato, toasted almonds, romesco $30 MARECHAL FOCH BRAISED PORK HOCK hand cut tagliatelle, confit garlic, cabbage, sea kelp pesto $47 CHARGRILLED CANADIAN BEEF - STERLING SILVER BEEF TENDERLOIN / 7oz sautéed seasonal mushrooms, compressed potato, red wine jus $49 CHARGRILLED CANADIAN BEEF - ASPEN RIDGE RIB EYE / 12oz sautéed seasonal mushrooms, compressed potato, red wine jus $48
CHEF'S FESTIVE FEATURES Enjoy one of Chef's featured festive dishes this holiday season. Join us in Q Restaurant during the month of December to experience our culinary team's holiday creations! Choose to indulge in all three features as a four-course dinner featuring an amuse bouche for 69, or with wine pairings for 109. ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP chestnut oil, fermier, salsify $14 FRASER VALLEY CORNISH HEN pea flower parsnip puree, birch syrup roasted squash, red currant jus $39 CRANBERRY EGGNOG CHEESECAKE mandarin anise sorbet, raspberry coulis, candied pecan $15
Dessert EMPRESS CAKE cassis coulis, hazelnut sponge, signature empress chocolate $14 MAPLE CREME BRULEE pecan cookie, pumpkin seed & freeze dried raspberry crumble $12 VANILLA POACHED PEAR PAVE caramel cremeux, ginger chocolates $12 HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE PIE hazelnut crust, hazelnut & chocolate cremeux, whipped cream $14 WARM SAANICHTON APPLE STRUDEL glazed cranberries, vanilla mascarpone cream $12 STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING bee pollen praline, spiced honey krupnik ice cream $13 I ♥ NY CHEESECAKE classic baked cheesecake, preserved summer peach compote $12 SELECTION OF HOUSE CHURNED ICE CREAM & SORBET house biscotti $10
SOMMELIER TRISTAETUM RIESLING, WILLAMMETTE VALLEY, OREGON, 2013 Aromas of orange blossom, nutmeg and apricot. Palate of nectarine, persimmon and lavender. $110 FREEMARK ABBEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, 2013 Opaque, dark ruby colour introduces this wine that expresses a dark fruit aroma flavour. In one word... delicious. $167
SNACK MARINATED OLIVES preserved lemon, confit garlic $8 CHILI LIME ROASTED ALMONDS house baked $8 EMPRESS SPICE KENNEBEC CHIPS & DIP caramelized onion sour cream $10 FARRO & FLAX BREAD honey butter, salt spring island sea salt $8
SHARE CHILLED SEAFOOD PLATTER FOR TWO king crab, oysters, prawns, tuna poke, hot smoked salmon $70 PACIFIC NORTHWEST OYSTERS ( 6 OR 12 PIECES) silver rill farms red currant mignonette, lemon $22 $40 Q CHIRASHI local sushi rice, tuna poke, grilled octopus, avocado, edamame $20 CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE local & artisanal, crostini $28 EMPRESS HONEY SHELLAC DUCK WINGS chili, shallots $20 FORNO ROASTED CAULIFLOWER gochujang, pickled cucumber, lime $15 LOCAL VEGETABLES & DIP hummus, baba ghanoush, seasonal vegetables $18 PRIME RIB STUFFED YORKSHIRE PUDDING crispy shallots, rosemary jus $15
NOSH SALT SPRING ISLAND MUSSELS sea cider, egg yolk dressing, fries $24 BLACK BEAN NACHOS jalapeno, guacamole, pico de gallo, asadero cheese $20 Add grilled chicken $10 HAIDA GWAII HALIBUT & CHIPS remoulade, kale & sunflower seed slaw $32 COWICHAN VALLEY ANGUS BEEF BURGER lettuce, tomato, pickle, fresh cut fries $24 FUNGHI PIZZA truffled cream, charred leek, ricotta salata $20 SPICY PRAWN PIZZA sopressata, baby spinach, ricotta $22 SAUSAGE PIZZA rapini, saint agur blue, mushrooms $21 MARGHERITA PIZZA tomato, buffalo mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil $20 RED OAK & FRISEE SALAD carrots, blood orange & hazelnut vinaigrette $14 CAESAR thyme & parmesan croutons $14 Add grilled chicken, salmon or prawns $10
THE 1908 To commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Empress, we created the 1908 cocktail. The Return of the Queen brings a renewed heritage to Q1908. Q 1908 Empress 1908 gin, egg white, lemon, simple syrup $19 CLASSIC 1908 finlandia vodka, empress tea, egg white, lemon, simple syrup $19
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS Queen Bees Knees beefeater gin, lemon, empress honey syrup $16 Empress Sour encanto pisco, egg white, ginger syrup, grapefruit $19 Fairmont Old Fashioned woodford reserve, mount gay barrel aged rum, angostura bitters $16 Empress 75 empress 1908 gin, st-germain, veuve clicquot brut, grapefruit pearls $29 Royal Auxiliary empress 1908 gin, house vermouth, laphroaig 10 year mist, orange bitters $18 Queen of Spades buffalo trace bourbon, averna amaro, chocolate & orange bitters $18 Q Cosmo ketel one citroen, cointreau, cranberry lime $18 Belvedere Spritz belvedere vodka, cointreau, rooibos, pomegranate, prosecco $19 Empress 1908 G&T empress 1908 gin, fever-tree tonic, grapefruit $19
SPARKLING Blue Mountain, Brut Okanagan Valley, BC $18 Veuve Clicquot, Brut Champagne, France, NV $38 Bottega Prosecco Veneto, Italy, NV $14
WHITE Cannonball, Chardonnay Sonoma, California, 2014 $21 Mezzacorona, Castel Di Firmian Pinot Grigio Trentino Alto Adige, Italy, 2015 $17 Dog Point, Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand, 2016 $21 Louis Jadot, Macon Villages Blanc Grange Magnien, Chardonnay Burgundy, France, 2015 $18 Fitzpatrick, Riesling Okanagan Valley, BC, 2016 $15 Howling Bluff, Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon Penticton, BC, 2016 $13 Spierhead, Pinot Gris Okanagan Falls, BC, 2016 $14 Mission Hill, Chardonnay Chardonnay Okanagan Valley, BC, 2015 $12 Brigaldara, Soave, Garganega Veneto, Italy, 2014 $16
ROSE Haywire Secrest Mountain, Gamay Rose Summerland, BC, 2016 $17 Prieure De Montezargues, Tavel Rose Rhone, France, 2016 $21
RED Muga, Rioja Spain, 2013 $21 Bartier Bros, Cabernet Franc Oliver, BC, 2015 $16 Montresor, Valpolicella Ripasso Veneto, Italy, 2014 $17 Zuccardi, Malbec Mendoza, Argentina, 2016 $17 Meyer, Pinot Noir Okanagan Valley, BC, 2015 $14 Mission Hill, Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Okanagan Valley, BC, 2014 $13 Cannonball, Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma, California, USA, 2014 $22 Kaesler, Stonehorse, Shiraz Barossa Valley, Australia, 2015 $17 Chateau Brande-Bergere, Saint-Emilion Bordeaux, France, 2014 $17 Siduri, Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA, 2015 $22
ON TAP Sea Cider seasonal selection 6oz $8 Q Blonde ale $9 Hoyne Dark Matter dark lager $9 Driftwood Fat Tug IPA $9 Salt Spring Island Heather Ale $9 Rotating Tap $7 Hoyne Summer Haze Honey Hefe $9 Urquell pilsner $10
BOTTLES Stella Artois lager $8 CORONA lager $8 Peroni lager $8 Warsteiner lager $8 Becks non-alcoholic $8 Guinness stout $8 Coors Light lager $8
INDULGE WISELY METHOD - shaken, stirred, up, rocks FLAVOUR - dirty, dry, gibson, vesper, perfect GARNISH - olives, onion, lemon twist, or grapefruit twist (See Gin & Vodka selections below) PASSION FIZZ passion fruit, lemon juice, sprite $8 COMMONWEALTH TWIST rooibos, pomegranate, lemon, soda $8 SALT SPRING KOMBUCHA wild rose $8
GIN 1 oz Bombay Sapphire UK $10 Hendrick's Scotland $12 Beefeater UK $10 Beefeater 24 UK $12 The Botanist Scotland $12 Plymouth UK $12 Longtable Vancouver $12 Stump Gin Victoria $12 Empiric Gin Nanaimo $11 Victoria Oaken Gin $12 Victoria Gin $11 Sheringham "Sea Side" Vancouver Island $11 Empress 1908 Gin Signature Empress Gin $12 Ampersand Cowichan $11 Plymouth Sloe Gin UK $12
VODKA 1 oz Grey Goose France $12 Belvedere Poland $12 Stolichnaya Russia $10 Per Se Cowichan $11 Absolut Elyx Sweden $11 Tito's USA $12 Coven Vodka Nanaimo $11 Ciroc France $12 Grey Goose La Poire France $12 Van Gogh Espresso Holland $12 Finlandia Finland $10 Sheringham Sooke $11 Loganberry Sooke $12 Zubrowka Poland $11
CANE SPIRITS 1 oz Bacardi Superior Bermuda $10 Bacardi 8 Year Bermuda $12 Bacardi Oak Heart Bermuda $10 Diplomatico Reserva Venezuela $12 Mount Gay Black Barrel Barbados $12 El Dorado Reserve 15 Year Old Guyana $14 Pyrat XO Reserve Guyana $14 Ron Zacapa 23 Year Guatemala $15 Cachaca 51 $8 Diplomatico Reserva Anejo Venezuela $14
AGAVE SPIRITS 1 oz Casamigos Reposado $14 Hornitos Silver $10 Patron Silver $14 Patron Añejo $18 Don Julio Añejo $28 LSM Doba Yej Mezcal $12 Clase Azul Reposado $28 Cazadores Reposado $14 Patron Reposado $15 Don Nacho Anejo $14 Patron XO Cafe $14 Sombra Mezcal $11
RYE WHISKEY 1 oz Lot 40 $10 Collingwood Maple $10 Knob Creek Rye $10 Crown Royal $10 Canadian Club $10 Forty Creek Barrel Select $10 Sazerac 6 Year $14 Crown Royal Northern Harvest $14 Forty Creek Copper Pot $12 Forty Creek Confederation Oak $18
BOURBON WHISKEY 1 oz Makers Mark $12 Woodford Reserve $12 Bulleit $10 Jack Daniel's $10 Gentleman Jack $12 Basil Hayden's $14 Eagle Rare $14 Buffalo Trace $11
BLENDED WHISKEY 1 oz Famous Grouse $10 Chivas Royal Salute 21 Year $24 Johnnie Walker Black $14 Johnnie Walker Platinum $22 Johnnie Walker Blue $38
SINGLE MALT WHISKY 1 oz Auchentoshan 12 Year Lowland $12 Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or Highland $20 Bowmore 15 Year Islay $16 Bowmore 40 Year 1974 Islay $210 Dalwhinnie 15 year Highland $16 Dalmore 18 year Highland $29 Highland Park 12 Year Highland $12 Glenfiddich 15 year Speyside $15 Glenlivet 21 year Speyside $40 Glenlivet 15 year Speyside $15 Laphroaig 10 year Islay $15 Lagauvulin 16 year Islay $18 Macallan Amber Speyside $15 Macallan Sienna Speyside $26 Macallan 18 Year Speyside $46 Oban 14 Year Highland $18 Ardberg 10 Year Islay $17 Talisker 10 Year Islay $16 Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Islay $12 Glenfarclas 21 Year Speyside $24 Hibiki Japanese Harmony Japan $18 Amrut Fusion India $15 Glenmorangie Original 10 Year Highland $15 Glenrothes Sherry Cask Reserve Speyside $18 Glenrothes 1995 Speyside $20 Penderyn Wales, UK $15 Springbank 10 Year Campbeltown $15
COGNAC / BRANDY / CALVADOS / ARNAGNAC 1 oz Hennessy V.S.O.P. $16 Remy Martin X.O. $36 Hennessy Paradis Rare $125 Remy Martin Louis XIII $245 Vecchia Romagna $10 Calvados Pere Magloire $10 Saint Vivant VSOP $10 Hennessy VS $12 Hennessy XO $41 Hennessy Richard $285 Castarede XO Armagnac $18
PORT/SHERRY 2 oz Grahams Six Grapes $10 Grahams 10 Years $12 Taylor Fladgate 10 Years $12 Taylor Fladgate 20 years $20 Taylor Fladgate 30 Years $35 Penfolds Grandfather $24 Taylor Fladgate 40 years $45 Hidalgo Manzanilla La Gitana $10 Lustau Solera Reserva Sherry $12
DESSERT Empress Cake cassis coulis, hazelnut sponge, signature empress chocolate $14 Grand Fir Creme Brulee saanich strawberries, pistachio reindeer moss $12 Hazelnut Chocolate Pie salted caramelized hazelnuts, grand marnier raspberry coulis $13 Citrus Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta stewed bing cherries, walnut meringue $12 Saanich Pumpkin Toffee Pudding bourbon ice cream, butter snap $12 Selection of House Churned Ice Cream & Sorbet house biscotti $9 Aiyana Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar freeze dried raspberries, mandarin coulis $13 Okanagan Apple & Rhubarb Crumble maple ice cream, candied pecans $12
HOT Latte $7 Cappuccino $7 Macchiato $7 Espresso $6 Homemade Hot Chocolate 58% Dark Chocolate, Vanilla Chantilly $8 Loose Leaf Tea 1907 Orange Pekoe, Imperial Breakfast, Cream Earl Grey, Organic Oregon Mint, Organic Egyptian Chamomile, Organic Bella Coola Punch, Kyushu Japan Sencha $6 Americano $6