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3521 DOLPHIN DR
NANOOSE BAY, BC, V9P 9K1
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FRESHLY SHUCKED OYSTERS

VG
GF

served with horseradish, fresh lemon, cucumber mignonette
Add 30g Sasanian Siberian Sturgeon Caviar +49.75
HALF DOZEN MP | DOZEN MP

Spicy Tuna Tartare

VG
GF

albacore tuna, house chili oil, crispy shallot, grilled scallion aioli, nori chips
21.75

Albacore Tuna Sashimi

VG
GF

ponzu, furikake, pickled ginger
19.75

30g Sasanian Siberian Caviar

VG
GF

kettle chips, assorted house pickles, whipped goat cheese
55.75

1 lb Salt Spring Mussels

VG
GF

garlic & shallot, white wine, chorizo, fresh herbs, focaccia
34.75

House-Made Focaccia

VG
GF

6 slices, miso-honey butter
11.75

Bison Carpaccio

VG
GF

miso aioli, ginger & herb vinaigrette, watercress, cured egg yolk, spiced walnuts, pickled shimeji
21.75

Chicken Karaage

VG
GF

crispy-fried, kewpie mayonnaise, fresh lemon
19.75

Fried Eggplant

VG
GF

hassleback-cut japanese eggplant, kewpie mayo, hoisin, crispy shallots
13.75

Chickpea Hummus

VG
GF

garlic confit & garbanzo bean hummus, nori crunch, house-fried tortilla, kettle chips
13.75

Prawn Crackers

VG
GF

lemon pepper, chili crunch, kewpie mayonnaise
5.75

Confit Duck Wings

VG
GF

chinese five spice & hoisin sauce, sesame seeds, scallion
16.75

Korean Fried Cauliflower

VG
GF

sweet & spicy, fresh greens, sesame seeds, chives
16.75

Schooner Cove Fries

VG
GF

tossed in lemon pepper, grana padano, banana pepper aioli
ADD CURRY GRAVY +3.75
12.75

Sweet & Sour Pork

VG
GF

sesame seeds, grilled pineapple, scallion
18.75

Brussels Sprouts

VG
GF

crispy brussels sprouts, thai vinaigrette, pickled onions, nori crunch
14.75

Ling Cod Brandade

VG
GF

rosemary bread crumbs, fresh herbs, kettle chips, house pickles
18.75

West Coast Seafood Chowder

VG
GF

local fish, smoked wild salmon, potatoes, bacon, baby scallops, fresh herbs & lemon
Half 17.75 | Full 25.75

Caesar Salad

VG
GF

romaine lettuce hearts, grana padano, crispy capers, rosemary breadcrumbs, classic dressing, fresh lemon
HALF 13.75 | FULL 18.75

Green Salad

VG
GF

spring mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumber, toasted pumpkin seeds, red wine vinaigrette
HALF 10.75 | FULL 16.75

Papaya Salad

VG
GF

green papaya, carrot, cucumber, fresh herbs, nori crunch, thai viniagrette
15.75

Chef's Salad

VG
GF

chickpea hummus, spring green mix, grape tomatoes, cucumber, pickled red onions, bacon, grana padano, red wine viniagrette
MAKE IT A SEAFOOD CHEF'S SALAD Add baby shrimp & smoked wild salmon HALF 19.5 | FULL 28.75
HALF 13.75 | FULL 18.75

—Make it a Seafood Chef's salad

ADD HAND-PEELED SHRIMP
& SMOKED WILD SALMON
HALF 19.75 | FULL 28.75
VG - Vegan
GF - Gluten-free
- Ocean Wise

Dumplings

SERVED WITH HOUSE-MADE CHILI OIL AND PONZU
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN THE MARKETPLACE

Pork

VG
GF
local ground pork, garlic, cabbage, green onion, ginger
10.75

Shrimp

VG
GF
shrimp, white pepper, garlic, spices
15.75

Mushroom & Spinach

VG
GF
mushroom medley, garlic, ginger, spinach, cabbage, spices
10.75

Kabocha Squash Wontons

VG
GF
hand-made wontons, dill coconut cream sauce, chili oil, chives
16.75

Main Event

Hand-Made Gnocchi

PROUD TO SERVE HOUSE-MADE GNOCCHI - MADE FRESH DAILYSUB GLUTEN-FREE GNOCCHI 4.75

Seafood

VG
GF

pan-seared gnocchi, tiger prawns, baby scallops, wild smoked salmon, local fish, white wine dill cream sauce, chives
36.75

—
Make it a Crab Cioppino

ADD half Dungeness crab
72.75

Mushroom

VG
GF

pan-seared gnocchi, miso butter, sake, edamame, shimeji mushrooms, nori crunch, cured egg yolk
28.75

—
Make it a Crab Cioppino

ADD half Dungeness crab
72.75

Chicken

VG
GF

island chicken, roasted garlic, fresh herbs, white
29.75

—
Make it a Crab Cioppino

ADD half Dungeness crab
72.75

Spaghetti Bolognese

VG
GF

6-hour braised veal, pork, and beef ragù, marinara sauce, grana padano, chives
28.75

—
Make it a Crab Cioppino

ADD half Dungeness crab
72.75

Surf & Surf

VG
GF

oven-roasted sablefish, miso butter, chilled tiger prawn ceviche, green papaya salad, wakame, puffed rice
42.75

—
Make it a Crab Cioppino

ADD half Dungeness crab
72.75

Sweet & Sour Pork

VG
GF

crispy-fried pork, sesame-grilled pineapple, steamed rice, bok choy & shiitake mushrooms
26.75

—
Make it a Crab Cioppino

ADD half Dungeness crab
72.75

Steaks

ALL STEAKS SERVED WITH PEPPERCORN & SAKE DEMI-GLACE, SAUTÉED SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS & BOK CHOY, STEAK-SPICED POTATO RÖSTI, MISO AÏOLI
10 oz AAA Striploin
48.75
6 oz AAA Tenderloin
5875
36 oz AAA Tomahawk
159.75
36 oz Australian Wagyu Tomahawk
289.75
8+ score, 1-hour cook time, 24-hr pre-order required for tableside experience

Prime Rib sundays

AVAILABLE EVERY SUNDAY | 3PM - UNTIL QUANTITIES LAST

Feature Prime Rib Dinner
6oz 33.5 | 10oz 42.5
montreal spice-rubbed aaa sterling silver, whipped potatoes, yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, gremolata & jus

Bowls

Poke Bowl

VG
GF

marinated albacore tuna & baby shrimp, seasoned rice, crispy chickpeas, pickled red onions, mixed greens, cucumber, edamame, furikake, ginger-soy dressing, banana pepper aioli, crispy shallots, pickled ginger
28.75
SUB with crispy fried TOFU - VG

—
Make it a Crab Cioppino

ADD half Dungeness crab
72.75

Seared Salmon Bowl

VG
GF

seasoned rice, crispy chickpeas, pickled red onions, mixed greens, cucumber, edamame, ginger soy dressing, banana pepper aioli, crispy shallots, pickled ginger
29.75

—
Make it a Crab Cioppino

ADD half Dungeness crab
72.75

Tonkatsu Bowl

VG
GF

crispy-breaded pork cutlet, shredded cabbage, seasoned rice, crispy chickpeas, pickled red onions, mixed greens, cucumber, edamame, furikake, ginger-soy dressing, curry gravy, crispy shallots, pickled ginger
28.75

—
Make it a Crab Cioppino

ADD half Dungeness crab
72.75

Karaage Bowl

VG
GF

crispy-fried chicken karaage, seasoned rice, crispy chickpeas, pickled red onions, mixed greens, cucumber, edamame, furikake, ginger-soy dressing, kewpie aïoli, crispy shallots, pickled ginger
28.75

—
Make it a Crab Cioppino

ADD half Dungeness crab
72.75

Enhance your dish

Side Steamed Jasmine Rice
4.75
seasoned rice, furikake
Side Seasonal Vegetables
5.75
Sautéed seasonal vegetables, finished with oyster sauce
Chicken Karaage
7.75
side order of our classic fried chicken
Grilled Sockeye Salmon
12.75
4oz skinless wild sockeye salmon
Fried Brussels Sprouts
10.75
lemon pepper & kecap manis
Curry Gravy
3.75
warm curry spices, potato, carrot
Seaweed Salad
4.75
japanese wakame, sesame, soy & rice vinegar dressing
Grilled Chicken Breast
10.75
5oz grilled island farms chicken breast
Bowl of Fortune Cookies
6.75
choose your destiny!
VG - Vegan
GF - Gluten-free
- Ocean Wise

Open daily

Brunch

Lunch

Happy Hour

Dinner

Coffee

brunch
Saturday & Sunday
Until 3pm

happy hour
Daily 3pm-5pm

Restaurant Hours

Monday — FRIDAY
12pm-8PM

Saturday & Sunday
10am-8pm

Coffee Shop
DailY 8am-1pm

Marketplace
Open daily during service hours

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3521 Dolphin Dr
Nanoose Bay, BC, V9P 9K1

Just 20 minutes from downtown Parksville!