Shaughnessy Restaurant | Shaughnessy Restaurant at VanDusen Botanical Garden

Festival of Lights 2025

STARTERS & SHARING

Shaughnessy Clam Chowder

New England style, dill, cream - GF

Beet & Burrata Salad

arugula, beets, crispy quinoa, hazelnut, herb vinaigrette - GF

Shaughnessy Winter Salad

marinated squash, pomegranate, candied pecan, goat feta, julienne apple, herb vinaigrette - V | GF
~ add chicken 6 l salmon 6 l prawns 8 l scallops 11

Crispy Calamari

VanDusen pickled jalapenos & red onions, dill & chive yogurt dip

Fried Brussel Sprouts

chill & lemon vinaigrette, parmesan - GF

Wild Mushroom & Burrata Toast

warm mushroom mix, housemade herb focaccia, aged balsamic, chervil - V

Baked Brie

cranberry elderflower jelly, crushed walnuts, crostini

Pacific Crab Cakes

mixed greens, sweet chili & basil aioli

Beef Carpaccio

herb & spice crusted, crispy capers, pickled onion, rosemary Dijon aioli, arugula, parmesan, focaccia

Truffle Parmesan Fries

garlic aioli, parmesan - GF

ENTREES

Honey Dijon Steelhead Salmon

winter vegetables, herb fingerling potato, yam puree, beet & thyme emulsion - GF

Miso Glazed Sablefish

edamame, bok choy, Napa & savoy cabbage, dashi broth, daikon, peashoots - GF

Bouillabaisse

seafood, mussels, prawns, tomato fennel broth, fingerling potato, toasted baguette, rouille

Stroganoff Pasta

slow-braised beef short rib, roasted mushrooms, pearl onions, gherkins, ivory sauce, herb crème fraiche

Rigatoni Alla Vodka

oven-dried tomato, VanDusen kale & Bay laurel, nicoise olives, parmesan - V

~ add chicken 6 | prawns 8 | scallops 11

Winter Vegetable Bowl

pumpkin seed & quinoa fritters, roasted winter vegetables, yam puree, sauteed kale, pickled cabbage, beet & thyme emulsion - V | GF

Grand Fir & Orange Gazed Pork Loin

sous-vide, maple yam puree, roasted winter vegetables, root vegetable crisp, natural jus - GF

Crispy Hunters Chicken

panko crusted breast, brussel sprouts, pomme puree, mushroom ivory sauce, herb crème fraiche

Rosemary Lamb

slow-braised lamb shank, herb fingerling potatoes, sauteed kale, grape tomato, smoked tomato emulsion, goat feta, natural jus - GF

Beef Short Rib

roasted winter vegetables, pomme puree, VanDusen pickled cabbage, crispy onion, natural jus

V - Vegetarian | GF - Gluten Friendly

Shaughnessy Lunch

Signatures

served with green salad

Classic Chicken Pot Pie

peas, corn, potato, tarragon, puff pastry top

Quiche Feature

garden inspired, please ask your server

Crab Salad Croissant

peppers, onion, scallions, basil, mixed cheese gratin, served hot

Small Plates

Soup Du Jour

daily soup creation

Clam Chowder

New England style, dill, cream - GF

Crispy Calamari

pickled red onion, dill & chive yogurt

Pacific Crab Cakes

mixed greens, thyme caper tartar sauce

Smoked Salmon Croquettes

thyme tartar sauce, arugula, pickled red onion, crispy capers, herb crème fraîche

Bay Laurel Mussels

white wine cream or tomato fennel broth, herb focaccia

Beef Carpaccio

herb & spice crusted, crispy capers, pickled onion, rosemary Dijon aioli, arugula, crostini, parmesan

Vegetarian Soft Tacos

roasted corn & cauliflower, tomato hummus, pickled cabbage, chimichurri, cilantro, feta, herb crème fraîche - GF | V

SPICED HUMMUS & MIXED OLIVES

housemade focaccia - V

Truffle & Parmesan Fries

house cut, parmesan, herb garlic aioli - V | GF

Casual Fare

Served with house cut fries or green salad

Grilled Steelhead Burger

thyme tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, brioche bun

Ham & Brie Croissant

23.5

house baked ham, thyme dijon mayo, arugula, tomato

Classic Beef Burger

25.25

cheese, bacon, lettuce, smoked tomato relish, pickled red onion, garlic aioli, brioche bun

CHICKEN CLUB SANDWICH

lettuce, tomato, dry-cured bacon, pesto aioli, housemade herb focccia

A. B. L. T.

sliced avocado, tomato, butter lettuce, dry-cured bacon, tomato oregano aioli, housemade herb focccia

Shaughnessy Veggie Burger

crispy quinoa & kale patty, smoked tomato relish, hummus, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, brioche bun - V

Grilled Veggie Focaccoa

open-face, marinated vegetables, hummus, arugula, cherry tomatoes, goat feta, tomato oregano emulsion - V

Salads

Shaughnessy Garden Salad

mixed greens, crispy quinoa, tomato, cucumber, feta, sunflower seeds, pickled carrot, VanDusen vinaigrette ~ add chicken 6 | salmon 6 | prawns 8

Warm Beet & Goat Feta Salad

arugula, hazelnut, crispy quinoa, herb vinaigrette - V | GF ~ add chicken 6 | salmon 6 | prawns 8

Grilled Chicken Cobb

26.75

tomato, house baked ham, avocado, free run egg, romaine, cucumber, red onion, blue cheese, herb buttermilk dressing - GF

Steelhead Coupe

avocado, tomato, cucumber, spiced pumpkin seeds, goat feta cheese, yam chips, mixed greens, VanDusen herb vinaigrette - GF

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

romaine, parmesan, crispy onion, crispy quinoa, capers, prosciutto bits, house made focaccia, chickpea puree, VanDusen rosemary dressing

Seared Tuna Salad

26.75

seared rare, tomato, cucumber, avocado, quinoa, pickled radish, mixed greens, puffed wild rice, sesame seeds, wasabi mayo, citrus sesame dressing - GF

Entrees

HONEY DIJON SALMON

winter vegetables, herb fingerling potato, yam puree, beet & thyme emulsion

MISO GLAZED SABLEFISH

edamame, bok choy, napa & savoy cabbage, dashi broth, daikon, pea shoots

RIGATONI ALLA VODKA

oven-dried tomato, kale & bay laurel, olives, parmesan ~ add chicken breast 6 | ~ prawns 8 | scallops 11

Bouillabaisse

seafood, mussels, prawns, tomato fennel broth, potato, toasted baguette, rouille

GARDEN BIRYANI BOWL

saffron jasmine rice & quinoa, crispy chickpea, masala, roasted cauliflower, apricot, kale, beets, pistachio, yogurt, mint, papadum cracker - V

Mediterranean Falafel Bowl

spiced quinoa fritters, roast vegetables, arugula, tomatoes, crispy chickpeas, spiced hummus, herb yogurt, oregano tomato emulsion, goat feta - V | GF

HUNTERS CHICKEN

panko crusted, brussel sprouts, pomme puree, mushroom ivory sauce, crème fraîche, natural jus

BEEF SHORT RIB

pomme puree, roasted winter vegetables, pickled cabbage, crispy onion, natural jus

V - Vegetarian | GF - Gluten Friendly

Weekend Brunch

Soups

Clam Chowder

new england style

Soup Creation

please ask your server

Signatures

Crab Salad Croissant

peppers, basil, gratin cheese, green salad

Chicken Pot Pie

peas, corn, puff pastry, green salad

Garden Quiche

ask your server

Breakfast

free run eggs are used in breakfast items

Classic Ham Benedict

hash browns, traditional hollandaise

Smoked Salmon Benedict

hash browns, traditional hollandaise

Crab Salad Croissant Benedict

hash browns, traditional hollandaise

Tomato Avocado Benedict

hash browns, traditional hollandaise

CHICKEN & WAFFLES

herb & spice crusted boneless chicken thigh, Belgian waffles, ivory sauce, bacon bits, maple chipotle

Deep Fried French Toast

fresh berries, maple butterscotch, fresh mint

Chorizo Skillet

two eggs poached, red peppers, kale, potato hash, crispy onions & scallions, spicy hollandaise

Avocado Toast

sprouted wheat bread, smashed avocado, cherry tomatoes, greens add two eggs 3.5

Casual Fare

Steelhead Quinoa Coupe

avocado, tomato, cucumber, spiced pumpkin seeds, goat feta, yam chips, mixed greens, herb vinaigrette

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

romaine, parmesan, crispy onion, crispy quinoa, capers, house made focaccia, chickpea puree, VanDusen rosemary dressing

Seared Tuna Salad

seared rare, tomato, cucumber, avocado, quinoa, pickled radish, mixed greens, puffed wild rice, sesame seeds, wasabi mayo, citrus sesame dressing

Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad

26.75

house baked ham, avocado, hardboiled egg, romaine, tomato, cucumber, chopped onion, blue cheese, Shaughnessy ranch

Classic Beef Burger

25.25

bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, tomato relish, pickled red onion, house cut fries

CHICKEN CLUB SANDWICH

24.25

lettuce, tomato, dry-cured bacon, herb pesto aioli, housemade focaccia, house cut fries

A. B. L. T.

sliced avocado, dry-cured bacon, tomato, butter lettuce, tomato oregano mayo, housemade focaccia, house cut fries

GRILLED VEGGIE FOCACCIA

22.75

open-face, marinated vegetables, hummus, arugula, cherry tomatoes, goat feta, tomato oregano emulsion

Grilled Steelhead Burger

lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, thyme tartar, house cut fries

Shaughnessy Veggie Burger

quinoa & kale patty, smoked tomato relish, hummus, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, house cut fries

Sides

Truffle & Oregano Fries

parmesan, rosemary garlic aioli

Artisan Bread Rolls

Blueberry Scones

Assorted Pastries

blueberry scones, croissant, pain au chocolate, house made jam

Dessert

CREME BRULEE

chocolate espresso, gingerbread

APPLE TARTE

caramelized, almond frangipane

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream

HONEY CAKE

layered honey sponge, cream frosting

CHEESECAKE

eggnog vanilla, berry compote

TIRAMISU

traditional mascarpone & espresso

House Made Ice Cream

chocolate or vanilla

House Made Sorbet

garden inspired

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Dining With Us

Set in Vandusen Garden, our restaurant provides a retreat like no other – casual elegance, soothing ambiance, and picturesque garden vistas. Join us for lunch, brunch, happy hour, and dinner or contact us to start planning your next event. event or wedding.

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