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, our farm fig chutney, smoked yogurt
PAN SEARED HALIBUT | 37
potatoes, Berryman Farm bacon, leeks, 10 Acres Farm winter squash, parsley
10 ACRES HALF ROASTED DUCK | 45
glazed & roasted breast, confit leg, roasted beets, arugula, 10 Acres Farm fig chutney, jus
Dessert
*available all day*
BELGIAN DARK CHOCOLATE DEVIL CAKE | 12
10 Acres Farm macerated berries, crème patissiere, vanilla whip, streusel
10 ACRES FARM PEAR & GINGER CHEESECAKE | 12
our farm seasonal compote and vanilla whip
FRENCH VANILLA CRÈME BRULEE| 12
spiced apple compote made with apples from our 10 Acres Farm
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 SALAD | 15
celeriac, dijon vinaigrette, sunflower tahini, pickled quince, lentils, celery, arugula, fennel, walnut
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 spring onions, lemon beurre blanc
GNOCHHI | 26
yogurt brown butter, 10 Acres Farm sage, hazelnuts, chanterelle, brioche croutons
TAGLIATELLE | 31
clams, mussels, prawns, squid, salmon, cod, preserved lemon cream
LASAGNA | 26.95
Berryman’s Farm ground beef and pork, bechamel, mozzarella, spinach
AGNOLOTTI | 32
stuffed with crab and mascarpone, parsnip puree, hand peeled shrimp, 10 Acres Farm winter squashw with lemon & thyme 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 SEASONAL SOUP | 13
10 Acres Farm winter squash soup, pumpkin seeds, spiced crema
*add baguette $2
FRENCH ONION SOUP | 13
crostini, gruyere, Berryman Farm bacon
10 ACRES FARM SALAD | 15
celeriac, sunflower tahini, pikcled quince, lentils, celery, arugula, walnut fennel with a dijon vinaigrette
GREEN SALAD | 15
craisins, spicy pumpkin seeds and walnuts, goat cheese, sherry vinaigrette
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
wild mushrooms, herbs, goat cheese, greens or 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, our fig 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
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 poached eggs, 10 Acres Farm roasted peppers, our rotisserie chicken, chipotle crema, pico de gallo, crispy potatoes, hollandaise
DRINK MENU
Just as our menus ebb and flow with the changing seasons; our drink menus do the same.
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
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
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
