Welcome to the Veranda!
A beautiful patio, in a stunning location, a spread of delicious seafood framed by sunsets and good company – spend your summer nights on an iconic piece of our hotel's history overlooking breathtaking ocean views of the Inner Victoria Harbour.
Please note this space is available on a walk in basis only, and is subject to close at any point due to weather.
Open Daily:
11:30AM - Close
SNACKS & STARTERS
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smoked sea salt & rooftop rosemary focaccia
whipped lemon-confit garlic ricotta
$12
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fried green olives
whole beast 'nduja
$12
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west coast oysters
yuzu-kosho mignonette, fresh horseradish, lemon
1/2 Dozen $28
Dozen $50
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zucchini & ricotta flatbread
pepita & arugula pesto, calabrian chile, lemon
$19
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burrata & nectarine
empress honey, spiced za'atar, mint, toasted sourdough
$24
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muhammara
roasted pepper & walnut dip, pomegranate molasses, aleppo pepper, lavash crackers
$18
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chilled soba noodles
edamame, daikon, chilies, yuzu-sesame dressing, fresh herbs
$19
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Little Gem Lettuce
shaved cucumber, radishes, chives, creamy ginger dressing
$19
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Sun Wing Farms Heirloom Tomatoes
compressed watermelon, little qualicum fromage frais, jalapeno, balsamic
$19
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Mason Street Greens
ricotta salata, toasted grains & seeds, lemon balm vinaigrette
$18
chicken breast $16
tiger prawns $18
wild salmon $23
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chilled seafood tower
local pacific oysters, steamed alaskan snow crab, skeena river sockeye salmon poke, nori wrapped ahi tuna, poached side stripe shrimp tails, saltspring island mussels & smoky piperade, kimchi cocktail sauce, yuzu-kosho mignonette, fresh horseradish, lemon
$120
chilled nova scotia lobster tail $60
30g northern divine sturgeon caviar & blinis $120
NOSH
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fish & chips
gluten-free battered lingcod, tartar sauce, sunflower seed coleslaw, malt vinegar, lemon
$38
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farmhouse crispy chicken sandwich
garlic scape ranch, bread & butter pickles, franks honey butter
$30
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angus cheeseburger
smoked cheddar, tomato, iceberg lettuce, pickled red onion, burger sauce, honey-potato bun
$30
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margherita pizza
tomato, basil, fior de latte, olive oil
$24
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spicy soppressata pizza
oregano, sun-dried tomato, kalamata olives, mozzarella
$25
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roasted cauliflower panzanella
torn sourdough, summer vegetables, smoked tomato vinaigrette
$28
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Moules Frites
pommes frites, thai green curry sauce
$30
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wild coho salmon
roasted patty pan squash, heirloom cherry tomato & castelvetrano olive provençal, dill oil
$36
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spaghetti vongole
manila clams, sea cider butter buerre blanc, confit garlic, fine herb salad
$34
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chargrilled certified angus beef
6oz sirloin, crispy fingerlings, sautéed asparagus, chimichurri sauce
$40
DESSERT
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high five chocolate cake
hazelnut crunch, silky chocolate mousse, decadent chocolate cake, loganberry ice cream
$16
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saanich strawberry & rhubarb donuts
freeze dried strawberry smash, rhubarb compote, strawberry espuma
$16
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summer garden
white chocolate cheese bavarois, raspberry mousse, dark chocolate soil, watercress granite
$16
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house churned ice cream & sorbet
3 scoops seasonally inspired, fresh berries, gluten free biscotti
$16
Lunch and dinner: 11:30am – 11:00pm – walk in only
Live music: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
savoury shareables
served daily from 11:30am - 11:00pm-
marinated olives
roof-top herbs, fennel, chili, orange
$8
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Smoked sea salt & rooftop rosemary foccacia
whipped lemon-confit garlic
$12
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West coast oysters
yuzu-kosho mignonette, fresh horseradish, lemon
$28 per 1/2 dozen
$50 per dozen
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Blistered shishito peppers
tōgarashi, lemon, nori aioli
$14
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Korean fried oyster mushrooms
gochujang, kewpie mayo, pickled vegetables
$17
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ahi tuna tostada
avocado crema, cilantro, watermelon radish, aguachile dressing
$9 per ea
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crispy pork belly
soy & ginger dressing, sambal chili, fried peanut & shallot crumble
$19
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Moules Frites
pommes frites, thai green curry
$30
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Loaded kennebec chips
q lager & courtney cheddar sauce, crispy bacon, scallions, sour cream
$16
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muhammarra
roasted red pepper & walnut dip, pomegranate molasses, aleppo pepper, lavash crackers
$16
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Zucchini & ricotta flatbread
pepita & arugula pesto, calabrian chile, lemon
$18
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Meat & cheese
artisanal charcuterie, farmhouse cheeses, fig & port jam, house pickles
$40
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angus cheeseburger
smoked cheddar, tomato, lettuce, pickles, red onion, burger sauce, honey-potato bun
$30
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chilled seafood tower
local pacific oysters, steamed alaskan snow crab, skeena river sockeye salmon poke, nori wrapped ahi tuna, poached side stripe shrimp tails, saltspring island mussels & smoky piperade, kimchi cocktail sauce yuzu-kosho mignonette, freshly grated horseradish, lemon
$120
add chilled nova scotia lobster tail $60
add northern divine sturgeon caviar & blinis (30g) $120
Indulge
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house churned ice cream & sorbet
3 scoops seasonally inspired, fresh berries, gluten free biscotti
$15
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high five chocolate cake
hazelnut crunch, silky chocolate mousse, decadent chocolate cake, loganberry ice cream
$16
Available daily 6:30AM - 11:00AM
FRUITS & GRAINS & CEREALS
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CHIA PUDDING
oat milk, vanilla-peach compote
$16
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TWICE BAKED CHOCOLATE CROISSANT
hazelnut ganache, cacao nib, chocolate curls
$18
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MAPLE-ALMOND GRANOLA
dried fruits, nuts, seeds, fresh berries, milk
$15
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FRESH BERRY & YOGURT SMOOTHIE BOWL
flax, hemp & chia seeds, puffed quinoa, goji berries
$20
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LOADED OATMEAL
caramelized banana, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, warm cereal cream
$15
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SEASONAL FRUIT & YOGURT
vanilla or greek yogurt, fresh fruit & berries
$18
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EARL GREY TEA CAKE
lavender-mascarpone chantilly, fresh raspberries
$16
BENEDICTS
served with crispy potatoes-
CLASSIC
canadian back bacon
$28
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PNW
wilted arugula, dungeness crab, chive
$32
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FLORENTINE
sauteed spinach & arugula
$28
FAVOURITES
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FREE RUN FARM FRESH EGGS
sausage, bacon or ham, crispy potatoes, heirloom tomato, artisanal toast
$28
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TRIPLE STACK BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
Canadian maple syrup, berry compote, butter
$24
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BELGIAN WAFFLE
maple syrup, whipped cream, fresh berries
$24
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SMASHED AVOCADO TOAST
seven grain toast, heirloom tomatoes, pea sprouts
$20
add chilled soft boiled eggs $8
add spicy tofu $8
add smoked salmon $12
OMELETTE
three free run eggs, crispy potato & artisanal toast-
HCM
ham, gruyère, roasted mushroom
$28
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westcoaster
smoked salmon, arugula, ricotta
$29
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egg white frittata
heirloom tomato, spinach
$26
SIDES
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CHOICE OF
country sausage, double smoked bacon, grilled ham or chicken & apple sausage
$8
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ARTISINAL TOAST
artisan bread, butter, preserves
$7
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SMALL BOWL OF FRUIT
$10
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SMALL BOWL OF BERRIES
$15
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1/2 AVOCADO
$10
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SLICED TOMATOES
$10
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FREE RUN EGG
cooked your way
$6
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SUBSTITUTE SCRAMBLED TOFU FOR ANY EGG
$4
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BREAKFAST POTATOES
$10
WHY NOT?
the party starts at 9:00am-
UP & ATOM
the woods nocino walnut liqueur, sheringham coffee liqueur, cold brew coffee, devine 'black bear' spiced honey rum cream
$19
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MARKET FRESH MIMOSA
market fresh herbal tea infused syrup, citrus blend, rhubarb bitters, prosecco
$20
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Q SIGNATURE CAESAR
finlandia vodka, empress caesar mix, charcoal salt rim, pickle, lime
$18
BREWED
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DRIP COFFEE
$7
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CAPPUCCINO OR LATTE
$8
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ESPRESSO
$7
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HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE
58% dark chocolate, vanilla chantilly
$9
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LOT 35 TEA
1907 Orange Pekoe, Imperial Breakfast, Creamy Earl Grey, Organic Oregon Mint, Organic Egyptian Camomile, Organic Bella Coola Punch, Kyushu Japan Sencha
$6
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Juice
orange, grapefruit, apple, cranberry, tomato
$7
COCKTAILS ON TAP
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Empress Lemonade
1.5 oz
floral & sweet
empress 1908 gin, spiced honey syrup, lemon, orange, soda$19
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6th floor gimlet
2 oz
tart & bright
empress 1908 gin, cucumber, simply syrup, clarified lime & grapefruit juice$19
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Bee Witched
2 oz
spice infused & savoury
belvedere, spiced empress honey, lemon, orange$19
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
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key lime
2 oz
decadent & balanced
sheringham seaside, sheringham lemon, lime, vanilla, vegan foamer, honeycomb cookie$21
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Just Leeked
2 oz
savoury & unique
bacon washed grey goose, cherry tomato, lemon, simple, umami bitters, leek oil, basil$23
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q manhattan
3 oz
delectable & smoky
knob creek rye, lapsang souchong tea infused esquimalt rosso, bitters$28
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Into the Woods
2 oz
smoked & woodsy
woodford, spruce tip syrup, hickory, cascadian bitters$20
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Up and Away
2 oz
spiced & subtle
don julio añejo, habanero cinnamon syrup, orange bitters, citrus foam, edible paint$50
upgrade to don julio 1942 $45
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last train to paris
2.5 oz
luxurious & modern
Delicately made with the coveted Hennessy Paradis, known for its voluptuous and harmonious aroma, with blends of eau de vie dating back as far as the 1880’s, Veuve Clicquot Champagne, Grand Marnier, and finished with Armagnac spritz. The cocktail is presented with a full tray of custom gold plated cocktail equipment and served with truly over-the-top accompaniments including decadent gold dusted macarons and strawberries completed with honey pearls on top of an Eiffel Tower spoon. An elegant mix perfect for sipping and enjoying some quality time in one of British Columbia’s most iconic rooms, while admiring gorgeous harbour views.
After all, some nights call for something a little more luxurious
**please allow up to 15 min to prepare **$399
empress 1908 experience
Served with your choice of Empress 1908 Gin - chose from classic indigo, elderflower rose, or cocktail gin-
empress g&t
1.5 oz
refreshing & simple
empress 1908 gin, fever tree tonic, grapefruit slice$19
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talk to me goose
2 oz
tart & fruity
empress 1908 gin, luxardo maraschino, giffard crème de violette, lemon$19
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negroni violetto
2.5 oz
balanced & bitter
empress 1908 gin, lillet, luxardo bitters, esquimalt dry vermouth, orange bitters$18
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q1908
2 oz
smooth & sour
empress 1908 gin, lemon, simple syrup, egg white$25
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martini royale
3 oz
spirit forward & sharp
empress 1908 gin, absolut elyx, lillet$24
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empress 75
2 oz
elegant & floral
empress 1908 gin, st-germain, lemon, prosecco, grapefruit pearls$29
upgrade to veuve clicquot $14
free of spirit
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muggle born
sweet & refreshing
spiced honey, lemon, orange, gingerale$12
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secret garden
herbal & tart
cucumber, grapefruit, lemon, chamomile$12
try lumette
locally distilled non-alcoholic spirit-
espresso martino
earthy & smooth
lumette lum rum, coffee cold brew, touch of sweetness$14
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butterfly sour
rich & floral
butterfly pea flower infused lumette, lemon, simple syrup, egg white$14
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lumette & tonic
simple & light
london dry lumette, grapefruit$14
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queens delight
complex & elegant
butterfly pea flower infused lumette, lemon, empress honey, ginger, soda, grapefruit pearls$15
ON TAP
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Hoyne Brewing
svec-czech half dark lager
$10
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vancouver island brewing
the lighter side lager
$10
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33 acres
mezcal lime gose
$10
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crannog ales
red branch Irish ale
$12
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stanley park brewing
waypoint hazy pale ale
$10
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Driftwood
fat tug IPA
$10
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stella artois
pilsner
$13
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victoria cider co.
draught semi-dry
$14
Daily 5:30PM - 9:30PM
ATTRACT
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FLAX & FARRO BREAD
whipped empress honey butter, sea salt, bee pollen
$12
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CHILLED DUNGENESS CRAB SALAD
english pea nage, preserved lemon, breakfast radish, almond crumble
$32
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POACHED SIDE STRIPE PRAWNS
charred cucumber, preserved rhubarb, tarragon emulsion, nasturtium
$28
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GRILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD
green garlic & white bean hummus, pickled garlic, spring onion & hazelnut pesto
$19
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ROASTED SAANICH ORGANIC CARROTS
whipped sesame tofu, black garlic pureé, toasted grain & seeds
$19
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LEEK ASH CRUSTED BRANT LAKE WAYGU*
chili-mushroom vinaigrette, miso aioli, shaved daikon, smoked shoyu, puffed rice
$32
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FRESH SHUCKED OYSTERS*
yuzu-kosho mignonette, horseradish, lemon
1/2 dozen $28
dozen $50
ENGAGE
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PAN-SEARED HAIDA GWAII HALIBUT
halibut brandade, leek emulsion, bc chanterelle mushrooms, asparagus
$55
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ALDER SMOKED SOCKEYE SALMON
potato gnocchi, pan roasted zucchini, pickled fennel, buttermilk & dill
$49
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FRESH SEMOLINA CAVATELLI
heirloom tomato, basil, calabrian chile, arugula pistou, garlic crumbs
$38
add Salt Spring Island Mussels & Manila Clams $5
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QUINOA ZUCCHINI CROQUETTE
wild pacific huckleberry, pickled fiddleheads, swiss chard, sugar snap peas, carrot, nettle jus
$36
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CORNISH GAME HEN
seared breast & pressed leg, toasted farro & spring fricassée, green garlic gravy
$44
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SEARED HOKKAIDO SCALLOPS*
slow-roasted wild boar belly, baby bok choy, tokyo turnips, pickled kelp, miso carrot
$49
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CHARGRILLED CANADIAN BEEF*
kennebec rosti, honey-glazed cipollini, maitake mushroom, smoked bone marrow butter
6 oz sterling silver tenderloin $62
8 oz brant lake waygu striploin $120
add grilled tiger prawns $18
add chilled nova scotia lobster tail $60
add northern divine caviar (5g) $30
DELIGHT
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Key Lime Pavlova
elderflower meringue, key lime curd, raspberry
$15
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textures of chocolate
46% chocolate, sablé, ganache, hazelnut cocoa crunch, espresso sauce
$16
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Peaches & Honey
brown butter cake, empress honey crémeux, poached peaches, honeycomb toffee, peach gel
$16
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Strawberry, Basil & Buckwheat
strawberry tapioca, basil granite, spiced almonds, buckwheat crumble
$16
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house churned ice cream & sorbet
3 scoops, seasonally inspired, fresh berries, house-made gluten free biscotti
$15
Fairmont Empress proudly serves Ocean Wise seafood, a Vancouver Aquarium conservation program, created to help identify and order sustainable seafood. We can assure these options are the best choice for the health of the oceans.
*consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness