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Seafood Chowder gf

Clam chowder, smoked salmon, heavy cream

$12

Feature of the day gf

$10

Modern Salad gf

Artisan greens, candied pecans, goat cheese, bacon, fresh strawberries, maple balsamic vinaigrette

$14

Caesar Salad

Crispy romaine, parmesan, croutons, garlic vinaigrette

$14

Roasted Beet Salad gf

Artisan greens, roasted beets, sherry red wine vinaigrette, toasted walnuts, goat cheese

$14

Add Smoked chicken breast

$8

Garlic prawns

$10

Wild sockeye salmon

$12

Sesame crusted ahi tuna

$12

Served with Fries. Substitute Chowder 5 | Caesar/Modern Salad/ Roasted Beet Salad /Yam Fries 4

Classic Cheese Burger

Ground chuck, smoked cheddar, iceberg lettuce, tomato. pickled onions, garlic aioli, potato bun.

$22

Bacon Jam Burger

Ground chuck, bacon jam, arugula, swiss cheese, truffle aioli, potato bun

$24

Crispy Chicken Burger

Crispy chicken thighs, pickled vegetables, korean BBQ, crispy onions, garlic aioli, sesame seeds, potato bun

$24

Avocado Toast

Smashed avocado, arugula, pickled red onions, goat cheese, zaatar spice, hollandaise, toasted brioche Add two medium poached eggs 4

$16

Modern Hash gf

BBQ duck, caramelized pineapple, two medium poached eggs, hollandaise, breakfast potatoes, toasted sourdough

$24

Smoked Brisket Hash gf

House smoked brisket, house gravy, two medium poached eggs, sauteed mushrooms, hollandaise, breakfast potatoes, toasted sourdough

$24

Blackstone Eggs Benedict

Grilled tomatoes, arugula, medium poached eggs, hollandaise, breakfast potatoes, toasted brioche

$19

Sticky Pork Belly Benedict

House smoked pork belly, arugula, medium poached eggs, hollandaise, gochujang glaze, breakfast potatoes, toasted brioche

$22

Lobster Eggs Benedict

Butter poached lobster, medium poached eggs, arugula, hollandaise, breakfast potatoes, toasted brioche

$26

Smoked Brisket Benedict

Smoked brisket, medium poached eggs, arugula, hollandaise, breakfast potatoes, toasted brioche

$24

Modern Breakfast

Two eggs, bacon/sausage, breakfast potatoes, toasted sourdough

$18

Tofu Hash gf v

Tofu scramble, succotash, pickled vegetable, breakfast potatoes, toasted sourdough

$20

Grilled Cheese & Soup

Pickled onions, cheddar cheese, sourdough, served with the soup of the week

$20

Chicken Tenders gf

Honey mustard, crispy fries

$14

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Sourdough, cheddar cheese, pickled onion, crispy fries

$15

Served with organic brown rice and julienne vegetables

Butter Chicken gf

Tender marinated chicken thighs, curry cream sauce, mango chutney

$24

Seafood Duo gf

Cod, tiger prawns, coconut red thai curry sauce

$28

Chicken Club

Roasted chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, toasted brioche

$24

Beef Dip

House smoked brisket, swiss cheese, crispy onion, pickled jalapenos, arugula, aji verde, garlic aioli, toasted brioche, house gravy

$26

Cod & Chips

House slaw, tartar sauce

$25

Halibut & Chips

House slaw, tartar sauce

$35

3 Cheese Dip

Sambal olek, caramelized onions, tortilla chips

Lobster Nachos

Butter poached lobster, pickled red onion, pickled jalapenos, pico de gallo, jalapeno ranch drizzle

$24

Available after 4pm

Modern Mac & Cheese

House made brie cheese sauce, parmesan truffle crust, toasted brioche

$23

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken gf

Half roasted chicken, lemon preserve glaze, thyme garlic mash potato, roasted root vegetables

$28

Wild Sockeye Salmon gf

Basil hollandaise, garlic mash potatoes, seasonal vegetables

$30

Prawn & Scallop Linguine

Braised cherry tomatoes, basil, chili flakes.

$34

Braised Beef Stroganoff

Slow braised brisket, red wine mushroom sauce, sour cream, egg noodles, toasted sourdough

$28

Smoked Brisket gf

Thyme garlic mash, house gravy, roasted root vegetables

$32

Beef Short Ribs gf

Cauliflower puree, roasted root vegetables balsamic demi

$34

Desserts

The menu consists of familiar comfort classics and cheeky twists on old-fashioned comfort food and locally sourced ingredients.
A mecca for quality steaks, smoked meats and local seafood in Nanaimo

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

$49

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Extra free juice

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

$49

Lorem passionate chefs masterfully

Extra free juice

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

$49

Lorem passionate chefs masterfully

Extra free juice

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

$49

Lorem passionate chefs masterfully

Extra free juice

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

$49

Lorem passionate chefs masterfully

Extra free juice

Beverages

Unwind with cocktails and flavourful bites in the buzzing bar après work.
Experience handcrafted cocktail and next level bar snacks.
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Spaghetti alla Carbonara

$49

Lorem passionate chefs masterfully

Extra free juice

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

$49

Lorem passionate chefs masterfully

Extra free juice

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

$49

Lorem passionate chefs masterfully

Extra free juice

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

$49

Lorem passionate chefs masterfully

Extra free juice

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

$49

Lorem passionate chefs masterfully

Extra free juice