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Available until 3:00 pm

Mediterranean Smash Toast

Cauliflower chickpea hummus, feta, grape tomatoes, chili oil, za’atar, cilantro, toasted sourdough Add medium poached eggs 4

$15

Modern Breakfast

Two eggs, bacon/vegetarian sausage, breakfast potaotes, toasted sourdough

$18

Greek Eggs

Tzatziki, medium poached eggs, pickled red onions, chili oil, za’atar, toasted naan

$18

Vegetarian Benedict

Spinach walnut-potato patty, medium poached eggs, tomato jam, brown butter hollandaise, freshly baked croissant, breakafst potatoes

$20

Shakshuka

House made marinara, crumbled feta, medium poached eggs, toasted naan

$20

Sticky Pork Belly Benedict

Slow-smoked pork belly, medium poached eggs, brown butter hollandaise, gochujang glaze, freshly baked croissant, breakfast potaotes

$22

Tofu Hash

Seasoned tofu scramble, tomato jam,sauteed mushrooms, breakfast potatoes,toasted sourdough

$20

Smoked Brisket Benedict

House smoked brisket, medium poached eggs, brown butter hollandaise, freshly baked croissant, breakfast potatoes

$24

Modern Hash

Bbq duck, carmalized pineapple, medium poached eggs, brown butter hollandaise, breakfast potatoes, toasted sourdough

$24

Fried Chicken & Waffle Benedict

Crispy hand-breaded chicken, fresh baked waffle, medium poached eggs, brown butter hollandiase, breakfast potatoes

$26

Smoked Brisket Hash

House smoked brisket, gravy, medium poached eggs, sauteed mushrooms, brown butter hollandaise, breakfast potatoes, toasted sourdough

$24

Lobster Eggs Benedict

Butter-poached lobster, medium poached eggs,brown butter hollandaise, freshly baked croissant, breakfast potatoes

$28

Coconut Carrot Ginger

Coconut milk

$10

Seafood Chowder

Clam chowder, smoked salmon, heavy cream

$1218

Modern Salad

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

$14

Kale Ceasar Salad

Rainbow kale, crisp bacon pieces, parmesan breadcrumbs, garlic vinaigrette

$14

Wedge Salad

Iceberg lettuce wedge, crisp bacon pieces, grape tomatos, blue cheese crumble, pickled red onions, blue cheese dressing

$12

Add Roasted chicken breast

$8

Garlic prawns

$10

Wild sockeye salmon

$12

Loaded Hummus

Cauliflower chickpea hummus, chili oil, grape tomatoes, olive tapenade, tooasted naan

$15

Crispy Cauliflower

Hand-breaded florets, cauliflower chickpea hummus, chili oil

$15

Vegan Meatballs

House made marinara, balsamic glaze

$15

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Roasted brussel sprouts, miso glaze dressing

$15

Chicken & Brussels

Crispy hand-breaded chicken & brussels, maple balsamic glaze

$19

Chorizo Butter Prawns

Butter prawns, chorizo wine sausage, fingerling potatoes

$20

Lamb Shakshuka

Tender 24-hour braised lamb, house made shakshuka sauce, crumbled feta, za’atar spice, parsley, toasted naan

$20

House Smoked Pork Belly

Pickled vegetables, pasilla sauce

$21

Served with crispy russet fries | Substitute Seafood Chowder 5 | Carrot & Ginger Soup 4 | Kale Caesar/Modern Salad | Wedge Salad/Yam Fries 4

Classic Cheeseburger

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

$22

Crispy Chicken Burger

Hand-breaded chicken, hot honey sauce, pickled vegetables, garlic aioli, potato bun

$24

Vegan Sandwich

Smash spinach potato walnut mix, iceberg lettuce, tomato jam, garlic aioli, toasted sourdough

$22

Chicken Club

Roasted chicken breast, bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, toasted sourdough

$24

Brisket Dip

House smoked brisket, swiss cheese, sweet savoury onions, pickled jalapeno, aji verde, garlic aioli, toasted baguette, house gravy

$26

Served with coconut basmati rice, | balsamic brown-sugar roasted carrots, | braised red cabbage, crispy kale

Roasted Tofu

Gochujang chili

$22

Peruvian Chicken

Aji verde

$24

Wild Sockeye Salmon

Pineapple curry

$26

Chicken Tenders

Honey mustard, crispy fries

$14

Classic Mac & Cheese

Toasted sourdough

$14

Available after 4pm

Vegan Coq au Vin

Mushrooms, carrots, red wine jus, fingerling potatoes

$22

Prawns & Smoked Salmon Lingquine

Tiger prawns, smoked salmon, green peas, grape tomatoes, pesto cream sauce

$34

Butter Chicken

Coconut basmati rice, cucumber raita, toasted naan bread, seasonal vegetables

$23

Braised Beef Short Ribs

Tender 24-hour brasied beef, crispy hand made gnocchi, parmesan crust

$34

Rigatoni Bolognese

House made bolognese sauce, rigatoni pasta, parmesan cheese

$24

Seafood Stew

Roasted cod, smoked salmon, tiger prawns, red thai curry sauce, fingerling potatoes

$36

Chorizo Mac & Cheese

House made smoked cheese sauce, roasted chorizo, parmesan crust, toasted sourdough , Classic Mac & Cheese 20

$24

Roasted Ribeye

10oz Ribeye, creole butter, red wine demi-glace, fingerling potatoes, seasonal vegetables

$46

Nanaimo Bar Cheesecake

Creame anglaise, toasted coconut

$14

Chocolate Torte

Mixed berry compote

$14

Peach Mango Blueberry Crisp

Coconut cream

$15

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