The Bistro
Earthly Pleasures
– farm to table – local & sustainable dining in downtown Victoria –
located across from the Magnolia Hotel on 611 Courtney Street.
*WE ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED ON MONDAYS*
Bistro Menus
Dinner Fresh Sheet
local + sustainable *available after 5pm*
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER | 14
herby coconut mousse, lime red onions, dates, vadouvan brown butter
BOULANGERE POTATOES | 12
shallots, garlic, Berryman Farm bacon, thyme
DUCK CONFIT | 24
10 Acres Farm roasted beets, arugula, walnut dukkha, rhubarb chutney, smoked yogurt
PAN SEARED HALIBUT | 37
Potatoes, Berryman Farm bacon, corn, cherry tomatoes, leeks, butter, peas
10 ACRES HALF ROASTED DUCK | 45
glazed and roasted breast, confit leg, roasted beets, arugula, rhubarb chutney, berry jus
CHILLED SEAFOOD PLATTER FOR TWO | 56
4 fresh shuck oyster, albacore tuna tataki, shrimp cocktail, mussels escabeche, house smoked salmon dip, 4 chilled prawns, ceviche mixto, pickled daikon, cocktail sauce
ADD + Bottle of FERRARI, PERLE 2012 | 79
Dessert
*available all day*
BELGIAN DARK CHOCOLATE DEVIL CAKE | 12
10 Acres Farm macerated berries, crème patissiere, vanilla whip, streusel
10 ACRES FARM MIX BERRIES CHEESECAKE | 12
farm couli & vanilla whip
FRENCH VANILLA CRÈME BRULEE| 12
lemon curd, 10 Acres Farm fresh berries
HOUSE MADE ICE CREAM or SORBET or GELATO| 10
vanilla – chocolate – seasonal farm fruit flavors
Dinner – 4:30 – 11:00 pm
To Share or To Start
FRENCH ONION SOUP | 13
raclette, gruyere, mozzarella, croutons, Berryman Farm bacon
HOUSE MADE SOURDOUGH | 12
lemon miso butter
GRATIN FRIES | 13
jalapeno aioli, mornay sauce
10 ACRES FARM PANZANELLA SALAD | 15
fior de latte, sourdough, 10 Acres Farm tomatoes, balsamic, olive oil, basil
CAESAR SALAD | 15
romaine lettuce, Berryman Farm bacon, crispy capers, reggiano
10 ACRES FARM ROASTED BEETS | 14
smoked yogurt, arugula, walnut dukkha
HUMBOLDT SQUID | 15
cannellini beans, olives, romesco, orange, chicharron, celery
FRIED CHICKEN | 16
Nashville style hot fried chicken, coleslaw, sweet dill sauce
BEEF CARPACCIO | 19
arugula, pickled portabello mushrooms, crispy potato, shallot aioli
fresh house made pasta
SPAGHETTI | 22
10 Acres Farm pancetta, snap peas, our farm green garlic
GNOCHHI | 26
10 Acres sage hazelnut yogurt, garlic scapes, zucchini, mix mushrooms
TAGLIATELLE | 29.50
clams, mussels, prawns, squid, salmon, cod, lemon, cream
LASAGNA | 26.95
Berryman’s Farm ground beef and pork, bechamel, mozzarella, spinach
AGNOLOTTI | 32
stuffed with crab and mascarpone, pea puree, hand peel shrimp, lemon butter sauce
LARGE PLATES
BISTRO BURGER | 22
Berryman’s farm fresh chuck, our secret sauce, american cheese, lettuce, red onions, Berryman’s farm bacon
10 ACRES ROTISSERIE CHICKEN | 26.50
with potato wedges & gravy
*available from 5pm, while quantities last
SALMON | 29
braised leeks, hazelnuts, mustard seeds, brown butter, lemon
HAIDA GWAII HALIBUT + CHIPS | 22 | 32
coleslow, tartar sauce, fries
*1pc – 22
*2pc – 32
BERRYMAN FARM PORK CHOP | 29
10 Acres Farm apple BBQ glazed, 10 Acres Farm chili garlic kale, mustard jus
BOUILLABAISSE | 32
clams, mussels, prawns, humboldt squid, halibut, snapper, salmon, potatoes, fennel, rouille aioli
STEAK AND FRITTES | 42
frittes and jus
12oz Striploin | 42
| Our menus are inspired by the ebbs and flows of our changing seasons. Whenever possible we utilize the very ingreidnients we grow at our 10 Acres Farm. In addition to using our own crops, we pride ourselves on our relationships with local producers. We partner with well known local brands like Berryman’s Farm, Country Bee Honey Farm, Natural Pastures Cheese Company, Cultured Kombocha, and Level Ground Coffee to name a few |
Lunch – 11am-4pm
SMALL Plates + SALADS
10 ACRES FARM SOUP | 13
10 Acres Farm parsnip, parmigiano reggiano + potato
*add baguette $2
FRENCH ONION SOUP | 13
crostini, gruyere, Berryman Farm bacon
10 ACRES FARM PANZANELLA SALAD | 15
fior de latte, sourdough, balsamic, olive oil, basil, 10 Acres Farm tomatoes
GREEN SALAD | 15
craisins, spicy pumpkin seeds and walnuts, goat cheese, sherry vinaigrette
CHILLED SEAFOOD BOWL for two | 56
4 fresh shuck oyster, albacore tuna tataki, shrimp cocktail, mussels escabeche, house smoked salmon dip, ceviche mixto, 4 chilled prawns, pickled daikon, cocktail sauce
CAESAR SALAD | 15
crispy romaine, Berryman Farm bacon, herb + garlic croutons, crispy capers, asiago
CHILLED PRAWNS | 16.5
6 court-bouillon poached prawn, cocktail sauce
COBB SALAD | 19
chicken, tomatoes, mix greens, hard boiled egg, blue cheese, avocado, bacon
CEVICHE | 19
prawns, hand peel shrimp, calamari, clams, halibut, red onions, cilantro, leche de tigre, chips
HUMBOLDT SQUID | 15
black garlic romesco, radish, celery, orange, chicharron, cannelini beans
Salad Add On: Cajun Chicken 8 | Falafel 8 | Salmon 15.5 | 5 Chilled prawns 12.5 |
LArge Plates
available until 3pm
HEALTHY-ISH TOAST | 16
2 poached eggs, house made sourdough, romesco, avocado, salsa verde, hollandaise, bacon
HUEVOS RANCHEROS | 16.95
sunny-side up eggs, corn tortilla, guajillo + chorizo beans, pico de gallo, queso, morita sauce
HOUSE SMOKED SALMON CROISSANT | 17.5
10 Acres bakery croissant, cream cheese, sprouts, pickled shallots, dill, capers, salad
10 ACRES FARM OMELETTE | 17
our farm tomatoes, dill , feta, ham, crispy crush potatoes
CHICKEN POT PIE | 18.5
our rotisserie chicken, gravy, 10 Acres farm vegetables
LArge Plates
available until 4:30pm
MUSSEL + CLAM STEAMER |22.95
white wine, garlic, sofritto, parsley, butter
*add frites $4
BAJA TACOS | 15.5
fried fish, pico de gallo, jalapeno salsa verde, pickled red onions, lime crema, flour tortilla
*add guacmole 3.5
GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH | 16
gruyere, mozzarella, cheddar, raclette, house-made sourdough 16
*add country ham $4
THE BURGER | 19.5
Berryman Farms ground beef, secret sauce, american cheese, lettuce, onions
*add Berryman Farm bacon $3.5
VEGETARIAN CANNELLONI | 22.5
house made pasta, 10 Acres Farm vegetables, parmagianno, green salad
DUCK CONFIT | 24
10 Acres Farm roasted beets, arugula, walnut dukkha, rhubarb chutney, smoked yogurt
SALMON | 26
new potatoes, fennel, cucumber, arugula, dill, basil, yogurt
HAIDA GWAII HALIBUT + CHIPS | 22 | 32
coleslow, tartar sauce, fries
*1pc | 22
*2pc | 32
Happy Hour 3pm-5pm
DRINKS
APEROL SPRITZ | 6
NEGRONI | 6
BOULEVARDIER | 7
BERRY MOJITO | 7
HOUSE WINE | 6
HI-BALL | 4
SHAFTS | 5
SLEEVE | 4
WEEKEND BRUNCH
BRUNCH FRESH SHEET
ALl day DESSERT
FRENCH TOAST | 17
2 sunny side up eggs, Berryman Farm bacon, our compote, crème fraiche, maple syrup
EGGS BENNY | 16
2 poached eggs, country ham, hollandaise, house made sourdough, crispy potatoes or house greens
SKILLET | 17
2 sunny side up eggs, house made breakfast sausage patties, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, crispy potatoes, hollandaise or salsa verde
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING | 12
with ginger snap ice cream & caramel
CHEESECAKE | 12
seasonal filling & chantilly cream
TIRAMISU | 12
ICE CREAM or SORBET or GELATO| 8
vanilla – chocolate – farm fruit flavours
DRINK MENU
Just as our menus ebb and flow with the changing seasons; our drink menus do the same. Wine list is carefully curated by our resident sommelier Adriano Cartuliares.
RESERVE WINE LIST
SPARKLING WINE BY THE BOTTLE
FITZPATRICK | 60
CREMANT – PEACHLAND
TANTALUS | 75
BLANC DE BLANC – OKANAGAN
RIGOUR & WHIMSY | 75
“PET-NET” BRUT NATURE – OKANAGAN
FERRARI | 110
“PERLE” BLANC DE BLANC – ITALY
BLUE MOUNTAIN | 110
BURT ROSE – OKANAGAN FALLS
SUMMERHILL | 115
TRADITIONAL METHOD “1996” – OKANAGAN
VEUVE CLICQUOT | 135
CHAMPAGNE – FRANCE
GUY LAFLUER | 145
BRUT “2012” – OKANAGAN
JEAN VESSELLE | 160
BRUT – FRANCE
FERRARI | 275
“GUILIO 2004” – ITALTY
OLD WORLD WHITES BY THE BOTTLE
PIETRADOLCE | 70
“ETNA” BIANCO – ITALY
CHATEAU FOUASSIER | 95
SAUVIGNON BLANC – FRANCE
JEAN-PAUL & BENOIT | 105
CHABLIS – FRANCE
DOMAINE LE COLOMBIER | 115
WHITE RHONE BLEND – FRANCE
CASAL STA MARIA | 115
500ML – MALVASIA – PORTUGAL
DARIO PRINCIC | 120
BIANCO “SKIN CONTACT” – ITALY
MARKUS MOLITOR | 135
RIESLING “SPATLESE” – GERMANY
FORADORI | 145
TRENTINO “SKIN CONTACT” – ITALY
ANDREAS TSCHEPPE | 165
SAUV BLANC “SKIN CONTACT” – AUSTRIA
COSTARIPA | 165
“MOLMENTI” ROSE – ITALY
NICOLAS JOLY | 250
CHENIN BLANC – FRANCE
BC WHITES BY THE BOTTLE
WILD GOOSE | 50
GEWURZTRAMINER – OKANAGAN FALLS
POPLAR GROVE | 55
VIOGNIER – NARAMATA
PLOT | 65
CHARDONNAY – NARAMATA
LOCK & WORTH | 65
SEMILLION – NARAMATA
RATHJEN CELLARS | 60
PINOT GRIS – VAN ISLAND
QUAILS GATE | 60
ROSE – WEST KELOWNA
CLOS DU SOLEIL | 70
SAUV BLANC / SEM – SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY
OROFINO | 75
MUSCAT “SKIN CONTACT” – SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY
LITTLE FARM | 90
RIESLING – SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY
CHECKMATE | 145
“FOOLS MATE” CHARDONNAY – GOLDEN MILE
NEW WORLD WHITES BY THE BOTTLE
NATTE VALLEIJ AXLE | 65
CHENIN BLANC – SOUTH AFRICA
PAX MAHLE | 100
CHENIN BLANC – USA
DE MARTINO | 110
MUSCAT “SKIN CONTACT” – CHILE
PENFOLDS | 115
“BIN 311” CHARDONNAY – AUSTRALIA
MATTHIASSON | 130
CHARDONNAY – USA
SHEA WINE CELLARS | 135
CHARDONNAY – USA
DONKEY & GOAT | 140
ROUSSANNE “SKIN CONTACT” – USA
BC REDS BY THE BOTTLE
40 KNOTS WINERY | 75
PINOT NOIR – VANCOUVER ISLAND
NICHOL | 75
“OLD VINES” SYRAH – NARAMATA
BURROWING OWL | 80
CABERNET FRANC – BLACK SAGE BENCH
ECHO BAY | 85
“SYNOPTIC” MERITAGE – OKANAGAN FALLS
RIGOUR & WHIMSY | 100
SYRAH – OKANAGAN FALLS
QUAILS GATE | 100
“QUEUE” MERLOT / CAB / SYRAH BLEND
1 MILL ROAD | 100
PINOT NOIR – NARAMATA
LA STELLA WINERY | 110
“CLASSICO” SANGIOVESE BLEND
SYNCHROMESH | 120
PINOT NOIR – OKANAGAN FALLS
LA FRENZ | 125
“RESERVE” GRAND TOTAL – NARAMATA
HENRICSSON | 140
PINOT NOIR – NARAMATA
CHECK MATE | 145
“BLACK ROOK” MERLOT – GOLDEN MILE
MISSION HILL | 160
COMPENDIUM – KELOWNA
MARTINS LANE | 165
PINOT NOIR – KELOWNA
MISSION HILL | 265
OCULUS – KELOWNA
FAIRVIEW CELLARS | 280
ICONOCLAST – GOLDEN MILE
OLD WORLD REDS BY THE BOTTLE
FRANCOIS LABET | 55
PINOT NOIR – CORSICA
DOMAINE CHAPEL | 95
GAMAY NOIR – FRANCE
AR.PE.PE | 210
NEBIOLLO – ITALY
XAVIER GERARD | 195
COTE ROTIE – FRANCE
ANTINORI TIGNANELLO | 195
SUPER TUSCAN BLEND – ITALY
GALATRONA | 250
“PETROLO” – MERLOT – ITALY
CHATEAU LA TOUR | 495
CLOS-VOUGEOT – BURGUNDY GRAND CRU
NEW WORLD REDS BY THE BOTTLE
PEDRO PARRA | 95
“PENCOPOLITANO” FIELD BLEND – CHILE
OCHOTA BARRELS | 120
GAMAY NOIR – AUSTRALIA
AUSTON HOPE | 125
CABERNET SAUVIGNON – USA
AU BON CLIMAT | 130
PINOT NOIR – USA
ROBERT BIALE | 145
ZINFANDEL – USA
HIYU WINERY | 160
“SMOCKSHOP BAND” PINOT NOIR – USA
HEITZ WINE CELLARS | 205
CABERNET SAUVIGNON – USA
COLLINA DALLA VALLE | 285
CABERNET SAUVIGNON – USA
O’SHAUGHNESSY | 290
CABERNET SAUVIGNON – USA
MAYACAMAS | 395
CABERNET SAUVIGNON – USA
locally brewed draught
$6 (14OZ) | $8 (18OZ)
10 ACRES PILSNER
5.0% PHILLIPS BREWING
PHILLIPS BLUE BUCK
5% ENGLISH PALE ALE
PHILLIPS ELECTRIC UNICORN
6.5% WHITE IPA
HOYNE DARK MATTER
5.3% DARK ALE
ask about our seasonal rotating taps
DRIFTWOOD FAT TUG
7% NORTHWEST STYLE IPA
DRIFTWOOD WHITE BARK
5.3% BELGIAN WHEAT ALE
VI BREWING FALLER
5.44% PALE ALE
VI BREWING ISLANDER
5% ISLAND GROWN HOPPED LAGER
10 ACRES SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
2-3 oz pours
10 ACRES SANGRIA
RED OR WHITE WINE – LIQUEURS – FRESH FRUIT + JUICE
FIVE CENT CANDY
APRICOT BRANDY – LEMON VODKA – RASPBERRY LIQUOR – FRESH LEMON JUICE – SODA
SHERINGHAM SMASH
SHERINGHAM SEASIDE GIN – 10 ACRES MINT SYRUP – LIME – CUCUMBER – MINT TONIC
LIFE'S A PEACH
FORAGER BOTANICLED WHISKEY – PEACH LIQUOR – LEMON – CHAMOMILE – BITTERS
SMOKIN HOT MARGE
MEZCAL – LIME – SPICY SYRUP – PINEAPPLE – TRIPLE SEC
KOMBUCHART GARDENS
WHISKEY – ORGANIC KOMBUCHA – ELDERFLOWER – LIME
I CAN MAKE IT
EMPRESS GIN – SOHO – LEMON – SOUR CHERRY – PROSECCO
THE SMOKER UPSTAIRS
MEZCAL – CAMPARI – TRIPLE SEC – BITTERS
PALOMA THYME
TEQUILA – GRAPEFRUIT – LEMON – FRESH THYME
PINEAPPLE GOES ON PIZZA
WHITE RUM – MALIBU – PINEAPPLE JUICE – FRESH LIME JUICE MINT- SODA
THE ROSE OF SHERINGHAM
SHERNGHAM RHUBARB GIN – FRESH LEMON JUICE ROSEMARY- EGG WHITES
INTO THE WOODS
GENEVER GIN – AMARO – ESQUIMALT VERMOTH
DRIVERS COCKTAILS
Taste so good – you won’t miss the alcohol
EARL GREY CREAM SODA
EARL GREY SYRUP – SODA
LAVENDER LEMONADE
LAVENDER SYRUP – FRESH LEMON JUICE – SODA
FARM SELTZER
OUR FARM BASIL SYRUP – GRAPEFRUIT JUICE – SODA