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 - November 19 - 23, 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). Dessert: Featuring a new set dessert every week. ON DISPLAY local greens & condiments selection of whole beast charcuterie antipasti breads and dips CHOICE OF MAIN COURSE: SEARED FLANK STEAK / warm potato salad, dijon jus or TARTINE / goat cheese mousse, pickled shallots, ricotta salata or PRAWN RISOTTO / confit garlic, preserved lemon, sea beans DESSERT CARROT CAKE / cream cheese frosting, cinnamon spiced whipped cream, candied pecans 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 $22 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
FEATURED FARMER DALE WILLIAMSON - The famous "honey mussel" is lush, tender and sweet in flavor. Rope grown in the pristine cold waters of British Columbia, Dale Williamson provides hand harvested honey mussels from the incredibly wild area off of Quadra Island, guaranteeing a fresh, Pacific Northwest experience. MUSSEL VELOUTE chorizo escabeche, saffron aioli $18 SAUTEED HONEY MUSSELS charred fennel, tarragon butter, portofino baguette $24 MUSSEL RAVIOLI sea cider beurre blanc, confit leeks, preserved lemon $47
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