Shaughnessy Restaurant | Shaughnessy Restaurant at VanDusen Botanical Garden

Dine Out Vancouver 2025

Appetizer

choose one:

SHAUGHNESSY WINTER SALAD

marinated squash, pomegranate, candied pecans, goat feta, julienne apple, herb vinaigrette (V)

CRISPY CALAMARI

VanDusen pickled jalapenos & red onions, smoked tomato chipotle dip aioli

WILD MUSHROOM & BURRATA TOAST

warm mushroom mix, house herb focaccia, aged balsamic, chervil (V)

Entree

choose one:

BOUILLABAISSE

seafood, mussels, prawns, scallop, tomato fennel broth, fingerling potato, toasted bauguette, rouille

ROSEMARY LAMB

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

RIGATONI ALLA VODKA

oven-dried tomato, Vandusen kale and bay laurel, nicoise olives, crispy parmesan (V)

Dessert

choose one:

HERB SCENTED PANNA COTTA

shortbread cookie, fresh berries, sponge toffee, chocolate sauce (GF)

HOUSEMADE FRUIT SORBET

VanDusen garden inspired sorbet creation (GF | V)

Shaughnessy All Day Menu

Signatures

served with green salad

Chicken Tarragon Pot Pie

peas, corn, potato, mushroom, tarragon, puff pastry top

Quiche Feature

garden inspired, please ask your server

Crab, Shrimp & Dill Croissant

25.75

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

Shaughnessy Salad

tomato, cucumber, crispy quinoa, pickled carrot, goat feta, VanDusen herb vinaigrette - V | GF

Wild Mushroom & Burrata Toast

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

Warm Beet & Goat Feta Salad

arugula, hazelnut, crispy quinoa, herb vinaigrette - V | GF

Crispy Calamari

pickled red onion, dill & chive yogurt

Crab & Shrimp Cakes

mixed greens, thyme caper tartar sauce

Truffle & Parmesan Fries

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

Beef Carpaccio

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

Bay Laurel Mussels

white wine cream or tomato fennel broth, herb focaccia

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

cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, rosemary garlic mayo, smoked tomato relish, brioche bun

Grilled Chicken Focaccia

24.25

grilled chicken breast, bacon, arugula, tomato, crispy onion, elderflower cranberry jelly, house-made focaccia

Shaughnessy Veggie Burger

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

Grilled Veggie Focaccoa

22.75

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

Entree Salads

Grilled Chicken Cobb

26.75

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

Steelhead Quinoa 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

Maple Chipotle Steelhead Salmon

green beans, cauliflower, saffron jasmine rice, savory creme fraiche, smoked tomato emulsion - GF

Miso Glazed Sablefish

wild mushrooms, edamame, savoy cabbage, roasted vegetable lemongrass broth, pea shoots, garlic chili oil - GF

Bouillabaisse

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

Crispy Hunters Chicken

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

Mediterranean Falafel Bowl

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

Rigatoni Alla Vodka

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

Beef Short Rib

slow-braised beef, pomme puree, roasted winter vegetables, VanDusen 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

Hot Crab & Shrimp Croissant

25.75

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 & Shrimp Croissant Benedict

hash browns, traditional hollandaise

Tomato Avocado Benedict

hash browns, traditional hollandaise

Deep Fried French Toast

fresh berries, maple butterscotch, fresh mint

Chorizo Skillet

19.75

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

Avocado Toast

17.50

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

26.75

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

Grilled Steelhead Burger

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

Classic Beef Burger

25.25

bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, smokwed tomato relish, rosemary garlic aioli, brioche bun, house cut fries

Grilled Chicken Focaccia

24.25

bacon, arugula, tomato, rosemary garlic aioli, elderflower carnberyy jelly, housemade focaccia

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 CRUMBLE

caramel, oat crumble, vanilla ice cream

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream

GINGERSNAP CHEESECAKE

blood orange, caramel sauce

EGGNOG BREAD PUDDING

rum raisin glaze, toasted pecan, chantilly cream

House Made Ice Cream

chocolate or vanilla

House Made Sorbet

garden inspired

Happy Hour

Drink Specials

House Red or White Wine

Aperol Spritz

11.75

aperol, prosecco, soda

Rosemary Gimlet

VanDusen rosemary syrup, gin, lime

Negroni

11.5

barrel-aged, gin, campari, vermouth

Craft Beer

local craft

Non-Alcoholic

lemonade, housemade shrub

Food

Steamed Mussels

white wine cream or tomato fennel

Beef | Veggie | Salmon Burger

classic burger with house cut fries

Calamari

pickled onion, chive & dill yogurt

Truffle & Parmesan Fries

garlic aioli

Mixed Olives & Hummus

focaccia

Shaughnessy Salad

carrots, cucumber, tomato, goat feta, spiced pumpkin seeds, herb vinaigrette

Beef Carpaccio

herb & spice crusted, capers, rosemary dijon aioli, arugula, crostini, parmesan

Steelhead Quinoa Coupe

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

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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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