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The Menu will consist 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.

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Soups-&-Salads

Seafood Chowder

12

Clams, clam nectar, smoked salmon,heavy cream, toasted sourdough

Kale Caesar

14

Rainbow kale, bacon, fried capers, parmesan cheese, creamy garlic vinaigrette GF

Vegan Coconut Carrot Ginger Soup

10

Roasted yam, toasted sourdough

Chilled Soba Noodle Salad

14

Julienne carrots, edamame, beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, toasted peanuts, creamy sambal dressing

Thai Mango Salad

14

Crispy rice noodles, arugula, artisan greens, pickled vegetables, scallions, sesame seeds, mango, ginger vinaigrette GF

Modern Salad

14

Candied pecans, goat cheese, bacon bits, crisp pear, artisan greens, maple balsamic vinaigrette GF

Salad add ons: Roasted Chicken Supreme

10

Tiger Prawns

12

Wild Sockeye Salmon

14

Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna

14

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Handhelds

Served with Crispy Fries Sub Chowder 6 | Sub Salad 4 Half Fries / Half Salad 5

Smash Burger

22

Ground chuck, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, pickled red onion, garlic aioli, potato bun

Smoked Brisket Sandwich

26

House smoked brisket, swiss cheese, aji verde, pickled jalapenos, arugula, garlic aioli

Bacon Jam Burger

24

Ground chuck, bacon jam, lettuce, tomato, swiss cheese, garlic aioli, potato bun

Shrimp BALT

24

Tiger prawns, bacon, lettuce, smashed avocado, tomato, garlic aioli, sundried tomato glaze, fresh baked multigrain croissant

Ahi Tuna Burger

24

Sesame crusted tuna, ginger sesame slaw, wasabi aioli, potato bun

BBQ Chicken Croissant

24

Roasted chicken, bbq glaze, swiss cheese, pickled red onion, fresh baked multi grain croissant

Crispy Chicken Burger

24

Crispy chicken thigh, korean bbq, sesame seeds, pickled veg, garlic aioli

Vegan Avocado Sandwich

20

Citrus smashed avocados, tomatoes, arugula,pickled bean sprouts, vegan spread

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Classics

Fried Chicken

25

Crispy fries, house slaw, house gravy GF

Baby Back Ribs

32

House bbq glazed ribs, crispy fries, house slaw GF

Shawarma Bowl

10

Roasted yams, coconut rice, edamame corn black succotash, pico de gallo, sweet chili coconut cream, hummus, krispy kale GF

Classic Mac & Cheese

20

Penne, creamy garlic alfredo, parmesan crusted, toasted sourdough

Roasted Tofu

22

Roasted Cauliflower

22

Roasted chicken supreme

24

Ahi tuna

26

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Hot-Beverages

Coffee

4

Decaf Coffee

4

Espresso

5

Cappuccino

6

Latte

6

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Desserts

~ Desserts are gluten free ~

Chocolate Ganache Cake

14

Tamari Caramel Glaze

Nanaimo Bar Cheesecake

14

Toasted Coconut

Lemon Lavender Loaf

12

House made lemon sorbet

Lime Basil Sorbet

10

Fresh basil

Featured House Churned Ice-cream

12

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Kids-Menu

Classic Cheeseburger

14

Ground chuck, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, potato bun, crispy fries

Classic Mac & Cheese

14

Penne, creamy garlic alfredo, parmesan crusted, toasted focaccia

Crispy Chicken Bites

14

Crispy fries, house honey mustard

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Bar-Bites

Crispy Brussel Sprouts

16

Candied pecans, parmesan cheese, maple balsamic vinaigrette GF

Honey Hot Baby Back Ribs

16

Garlic aiol GF

Chili Chicken Bites

16

Orange thai chili, sesame seeds, scallions, crispy kale GF

Toasted Cauliflower

16

Hummus, chili oil, flat bread

Peri Peri Prawns

18

Crispy tortillas

Spicy Curry Scallops

22

Charred tomatoes

Crispy Fries

9

Ketchup GF

Yam Fries

12

Chipotle Mayo GF

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Shareables

Mushroom & Goat Cheese Flat Bread

14

Bechamel sauce, arugula, balsamic glaze

BBQ Duck Flat Bread

18

Caramelized pineapple, house BBQ sauce, pickled red onions, chili flakes, evoo, arugula

Lobster Nachos

22

Siracha butter poached lobster, scallions, crispy shaved potatoes, pickled jalapenos, pickled red onions, mozzarella, cheddar, pico de gallo, lime crema, ranchero sauce GF

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Dinner-Entrees

Wild Mushroom Risotto

28

Coconut milk braised mushroom, shaved parmesan GF

Roasted Chicken Supreme

32

Chorizo risotto GF

Roasted Wild Sockeye Salmon

34

Corn bean succotash, corn puree, pear slaw GF

Miso Glazed Halibut

38

Pomme puree, seasonal vegetables, caramelized pineapple sake butter sauce GF

Blackened Ling Cod

34

Pea mint pesto linguini, goat cheese, arugula

Vegan Linguini

24

Walnut coconut milk butter, toasted peanuts

8oz AAA Tenderloin

46

Potato puree, seasonal vegetables, red wine jus Add Braised wild mushrooms 8 | Tiger prawns 12

12oz AAA New York Striploin

46

Potato puree, seasonal vegetables, red wine jus GF Add Braised wild mushrooms 8 | Tiger prawns 12

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Brunch

Served 11:30 until 3:00

Chia bowl

16

Coconut chia milk, mango smoothie, lychee, house granola GF

Modern Açai Berry bowl

16

Acai blend, banana, wild berries, house granola GF

Mushroom Toast

16

Toasted sour dough, hummus, sauteed mushrooms, arugula, crispy onions

Avocado Toast

20

Toasted sourdough, citrus avocado smash, arugula, pickled red onions, goat cheese, 2 medium poached eggs

Modern Breakfast

18

2 Eggs, breakfast potatoes, bacon/sausage, sourdough toast

Shakshuka

18

Sauteed tomatoes, onions, zucchini, red pepper, 2 medium poached eggs, flat bread

Turkish Eggs

20

2 medium poached eggs, greek yogurt, chili oil, pickled red onions, flat bread

Modern Hash

24

Bbq duck, caramelized pineapple, 2 medium poached eggs, hollandaise, breakfast potatoes, toasted sourdough

Roasted Yam Eggs Benedict

18

Grilled yam, arugula, medium poached eggs, hollandaise, breakfast potatoes GF

Roasted Tomato & Avocado Eggs Benedict

20

Smashed avocado, toasted brioche, medium poached eggs, hollandaise, gochujang glaze, breakfast potatoes

Sticky Pork Belly Eggs Benedict

20

Smoked pork belly, toasted brioche, medium poached eggs, hollandaise, gochujang glaze, breakfast potatoes

Lobster Eggs Benedict

24

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

Asian Style Street Omelet

18

Julienne carrots, mushrooms, spring onions, crushed peanuts, mint, rice noodle, miso glaze, breakfast potatoes, toasted sour dough

Mushroom Kale & Goat Cheese Omelet

18

Sauteed mushroom, rainbow kale, goat cheese, breakfast potatoes, toasted sour dough

3 Cheese Omelette

16

Mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, breakfast potatoes, toasted sourdough

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Brunch-Drinks

Mimosa By the Bottle (750ml)

48

Orange juice

Mimosa Flights 9oz

18

Peach bellini, sea breeze, salty dog

Modern Caesar 2oz

14

Salted rim, pickled green beans

French

75

Gin 1oz, prosecco 3oz, lemon juice,simple syrup, lemon twist

Pick Me Up 2oz

14

Vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, cold brew, toasted coconut, cocoa powder

Commercial Street Coffee 2oz

14

Kahlua, vodka, coffee, cream, whipped cream

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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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