Shaughnessy Restaurant | Shaughnessy Restaurant at VanDusen Botanical Garden

All Day Menu

Signatures

served with green salad

Tarragon Chicken Pot Pie

peas, corn, potato, tarragon, puff pastry top

Crab, Shrimp & Dill Croissant

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

Quiche Feature

garden inspired, please ask your server

Small Plates

Clam Chowder

New England style

Soup Du Jour

daily soup creation

Crispy Calamari

pickled red onion, dill & chive yogurt

Truffle & Herb Meatballs

pork & beef, arrabiatta sauce, parmesan crisp, housemade foccacia

Shaughnessy Salad

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

Truffle & Oregano Fries

house cut, parmesan, rosemary garlic aioli

Crab Cakes

apple cabbage slaw, sweet basil chili sauce

Spiced Hummus & Mixed Olives

house made herb grilled foccacia, olive oil

Housemade Sourdough Bread Basket

Casual Fare

Served with house cut fries

Grilled Steelhead Burger

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

Ham & Brie Croissant

house baked ham, thyme dijon mayo, arugula, tomato

A. B. L. T.

bacon, lettuce, tomato, smashed avocado, herb pesto mayo, house made foccacia

Crispy California Chicken Club

fried buttermilk chicken, smashed avocado, smoked tomato relish, bacon, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun

Shaughnessy Veggie Burger

crispy quinoa & kale patty, smoked tomato relish, avocado mash, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion

Classic Beef Burger

aged white cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, mustard, rosemary garlic mayo, brioche bun

Entree Salads

Steelhead Quinoa Coupe

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

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

romaine, bacon bits, parmesan, capers, crispy onion, puffed quinoa, anchovy, house made focaccia, chickpea puree, Van Dusen savory dressing

Tuna Poke

anise soy marinated ahi tuna, tomato, cucumber, edamame, avocado, quinoa, pickled radish, puffed wild rice, sesame seeds, wasabi mayo

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Cobb

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

Entrees

Cedar Plank Steelhead Salmon

crushed potato, grand fir onion remoulade, crispy cauliflower, beets, oregano goat cheese emulsion

Bay Laurel Primavera

garganelli pasta, Van Dusen Bay laurel, kale, marinated tomato, grilled zucchini, niçoise olives, ricotta

Seafood Pot Pie

mixed seafood, dill cream, puff pastry, side salad

Walnut & Quinoa Galette

sautéed kale, cherry tomato, cucumber, spiced chickpea puree, curried pickled fennel, oregano & tomato emulsion

Herb Pesto Chicken Supreme

roast marinated chicken breast, olive oil crushed potato, seasonal vegetables, natural jus

Shepherd's Pie

carrots, peas, onion, celery, ground lamb, golden oregano, sour cream whipped potato

Ginger BBQ Baby Back Ribs

half 28 / full 34

apple cabbage slaw, olive oil crushed potato, rosemary honey BBQ sauce.

Short Rib Ragout Tagliatelle

Van Dusen Bay laurel, garlic, kale, mushrooms, ricotta, ivory sauce

New York Striploin 8oz

sour cream whipped potato, balsamic roasted mushrooms, crispy onions, blue cheese, natural jus, grand fir essence

Brunch

Soups

Clam Chowder

new england style

Soup Creation

please ask your server

Signatures

HOT CRAB & SHRIMP CROISSANT

peppers, onion, basil, gratin cheese

CHICKEN POT PIE

peas, corn, puff pastry, greens salad

GARDEN QUICHE

please ask your server

Breakfast

free run eggs are used in breakfast items

SHAUGHNESSY BREAKFAST

two eggs any style, potato hash, bacon or turkey sausage, sprouted wheat toast

AVOCADO TOAST

sprouted wheat bread, smashed avocado, marinated tomatoes, herb salad - add two eggs 3.5

DEEP FRIED FRENCH TOAST

fresh berries, maple butterscotch, fresh mint

CHORIZO SKILLET

two eggs, red peppers, arugula, potato hash, spicy hollandaise

EGGS BENEDICT

a choice of glazed ham or house smoked salmon or avocado tomato, served with hash browns, traditional hollandaise

Entrees

Steelhead QUINOA COUPE

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

TUNA POKE

anise soy glaze, cherry tomato, cucumber, edamame, avocado, quinoa, radish, scallion, cilantro, puff wild rice, sesame seeds, wasabi thyme aioli

Grilled STEELHEAD BURGER

lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, thyme tartar

BEEF BURGER

bacon, aged white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, mustard, garlic aioli

FRIED CHICKEN COBB

buttermilk fried chicken, house baked ham, avocado, hard boiled egg, romaine, cucumber, chopped onion, tomato, blue cheese, Shaughnessy ranch

QUINOA & VEGGIE BURGER

smashed avocado, pickled onion, pesto mayo, lettuce, tomato

CRISPY CALIFORNIA CHICKEN CLUB

fried buttermilk chicken, smashed avocado, smoked tomato relish, bacon, lettuce, tomato, brioche burger bun

Sides

TRUFFLE PARMESAN FRIES

parmesan, truffle oil

BLUEBERRY SCONES

2.5

Housemade Sourdough Bread Basket

ASSORTED PASTRIES

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

Dessert

Chocolate Espresso Creme Brulee

shortbread cookie

Pecan Butter Tart

housemade egg nog ice cream

NY Cheesecake

berry coulis

House Made Ice Cream

House Made Sorbet

Happy Hour

Drink Specials

House Red or White Wine

Rosemary Gimlet

Negroni

Draft Beer

Granville Island

Non-Alcoholic

kombucha, shrub

Food

Beef or Veggie Burger

classic burger with house cut fries

Calamari

pickled onion, chive & dill yogurt

Truffle & Parmesan Fries

garlic aioli

Mixed Olives & Hummus

focaccia

Crab Cakes

apple cabbage slaw, sweet basil chili sauce

Shaughnessy Salad

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

Group Dinner

Tier 1

$40 per person includes coffee/tea, artisan bread and butter

Starter

Seasonal Soup

Main

Vegetarian Garganelli Pasta

seasonal vegetables, Chef's presentation

Or

Roast Pesto Chicken

natural jus, seasonal vegetables, olive oil crushed potatoes, beet anise gastrique

Dessert

Housemade Ice Cream

changing selection, shortbread

Tier 2

$50 per person includes coffee/tea, artisan bread and butter

Starter

Shaughnessy Green Salad

carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, spiced pumpkin seeds, goat feta, fresh herb dressing

Main

Oven Roasted Organic Steelhead

vin blanc, jasmine rice, pineapple and red pepper salsa, seasonal vegetables

Or

Slow Braised Beef Short Rib

fresh herb demi, roasted onion remoulade, olive oil crushed potatoes, seasonal vegetables

Dessert

New York Cheesecake

fresh berry coulis

Tier 3

$65 per person includes coffee/tea, artisan bread and butter

Starter

Shaughnessy Green Salad

carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, spiced pumpkin seeds, goat feta, fresh herb dressing

Main

Oven Roasted Organic Steelhead

vin blanc, jasmine rice, pineapple and red pepper salsa, seasonal vegetables

Or

New York Striploin

wild mushroom jus, sour cream whipped potato, seasonal vegetables

Or

Roasted Pesto Chicken

natural jus, crushed potatoes, beet and anise gastrique, seasonal vegetables

Dessert

Lemon Tart

torched meringue

Group Lunch

Tier 1

$26 per person includes coffee/tea, artisan bread and butter

Main

Garden Inspired Quiche

changing presentation, green salad

Or

Vegetarian Garganelli Pasta

seasonal vegetables, chef's presentation

Or

Steelhead Quinoa Coupe

greens, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, pumpkin seeds, goat feta, yam chips, herb vinaigrette

Dessert

Housemade Ice Cream

shortbread

Tier 2

$32 per person includes coffee/tea, artisan bread and butter

To Begin

Shaughnessy Green Salad

carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, spiced pumpkin seeds, goat feta, fresh herb dressing

Main

Vegetarian Garganelli Pasta

seasonal vegetables, chef's presentation

Or

Seafood Crepe

assorted seafood, herb cream sauce, green salad

Dessert

Chocolate Espresso Mousse

hazelnut praline

Tier 3

$39 per person includes coffee/tea, artisan bread and butter

To Begin

Shaughnessy Green Salad

carrots, cucumber, tomato, spiced pumpkin seeds, goat feta, fresh herb dressing

Main

Oven Roasted Organic Steelhead

vin blanc, jasmine rice, pineapple and red pepper salsa, seasonal vegetables

Or

Roasted Pesto Chicken

natural jus, olive oil crushed potatoes, beet anise gastrique, seasonal vegetables

Dessert

Lemon Tart

Torched Meringue

Group Brunch

Tier 1

$26 per person includes coffee/tea, artisan bread and butter

Main

Hot Crab & Shrimp Croissant

peppers, onion, basil, gratin cheese, green salad

Or

Ham Eggs Benedict

hollandaise, hashbrowns

Or

Garden Inspired Quiche

changing presentation, green salad

Dessert

Housemade Ice Cream

shortbread

Tier 2

$28 per person includes coffee/tea

Main

Garden Inspired Quiche

changing presentation, green salad

Or

Crab and Shrimp Eggs Benedict

hollandaise, hash browns

Or

Steelhead Burger

lettuce, tomato, house tartar sauce, brioche bun, green salad

Dessert

Chocolate Espresso Mousse

hazelnut praline

Dessert

Lemon Tart

torched meringue

Tier 3

$30 per person includes coffee/tea, artisan bread and butter

Main

Vegetarian Garganelli Pasta

seasonal vegetables, Chef's presentation

Or

Seafood Crepe

assorted seafood, herb cream sauce, green salad

Dessert

Lemon Tart

torched meringue

Valentine's Day Dinner

Starter

Please choose one

ROCKET & ENDIVE SALAD

grapefruit, avocado, toasted pine nuts, shaved parmesan, Grand Fir sherry vinaigrette

SALTSPRING ISLAND MUSSEL SOUP

rachlette cheese fritter, asparagus, lemon jelly pearls

Entree

Please choose one

FILET MIGNON

grilled asparagus, pickled shimeji mushrooms, sour cream chive pomme puree, natural jus, chimichurri

GRILLED HALIBUT EN PAPILLOTE

soba noodles, carrot, green beans, pickled shimeji mushrooms, roasted vegetable bay laurel sauce, garlic chive & chili oil

VEGETABLE LASAGNA

mushrooms, kale, ricotta, grilled asparagus, mozzarella gratin, bay laurel cream sauce

Dessert

Please choose one

HERB SCENTED CREME BRULEE

fresh berries, shortbread cookies

CHOCOLATE MINT PANNA COTTA

macerated strawberries, crushed praline

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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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