Dinner Menu

~ Tapas menu ~

~ Seafood ~

Mussels two ways:

Mussels steamed in wine, chorizo sausage, fresh tomato and cream sauce 9.95

Or

Mussels steamed in green tea, lemongrass & coconut broth 9.95

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Scallop seviche with orange and star anise braised pork belly 12.95

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Egg and nori roulade, with smoked salmon and julienne vegetables 8.50

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Crispy coconut crusted prawns with green curry aioli 9.50

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Calamari margarita~ Grilled calamari, with avocado and mango salad finished

with tequila lime vinaigrette 8.95

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Crab Cakes and shrimp cakes, mixed greens and saffron aioli 12.50

~ Vegetarian ~

Pommes frites with saffron aioli 6.50

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Polenta fries with jalapeno blue cheese dip 7.95

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Green onion and lemon rice crepes with curried lentils & lime sour cream 9.95

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Summer salad: melon, Jicama, mango & iceberg lettuce with mint and lime vinaigrette 9.50

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Marinated grilled vegetables with gorgonzola cheese & balsamic reduction 9.50

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Brie cheese, roasted garlic, rosemary and fruit chutney baked in puff pastry 12.95

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Roasted tomato, goat cheese and truffle oil fondue with house bread 12.95

~ Meat ~

Chicken and Chinese sausage San Choy Bow served with lettuce cups 11.95

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Braised beef short rib spring roll with teriyaki dipping sauce 9.95

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BBQ Pork Ribs with smoked chipotle BBQ sauce 12.95

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Fire grilled chorizo & confit beets & grilled bread 9.95

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Trio skewers~

Rosemary garlic lamb, Chicken Yakatori, Philippine pork skewers 13.00

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Charcuterie plate for two~

Chicken galantine, duck and pistachio terrine, assorted cheeses, fruit chutney

Served with assorted breads 17.95

~ Main courses ~

Bistro 161 Pork & beans ~

Pork shoulder braised in rice wine and 10 secret spices, accompanied with smoked bacon and white bean cassoulet and seasonal vegetables                                                                             $22.95

Duck Biryani ~ Popular in the Middle East and India, Biryani is the East Indian version of  the Spanish paella or Italian risotto, this dish is Fatima’s comfort food.               $21.95

Sterling silver New York steak with pommes frites with Gorgonzola pink peppercorn butter and sautéed vegetables

Your choice of:  8oz  $26.00                        10oz  $30.00                           12oz  $36.00

• Private parties & caterings

  Come and celebrate with your friends, family or co-workers. Large and small groups are welcome. We will gladly prepare your festive dinner or lunch. Call us to inquire about catered events for your company dinner or an evening with friends: 250-746-6466

• Local Links

  • Aids Vancouver Island
  • Dance Victoria
  • island chef
  • Providence Farm
  • urbanspoon
  • Villa Marco Polo