Enjoy a fresh, made-to-order culinary adventure at the QBC. Our menu is a delicious showcase of the West Coast with local ingredients and a dash of Italian influence.
steamed in your choice of sauce with grilled focaccia: - white wine, garlic, butter & fresh herbs - sambuca, fennel, capers, grape tomato - chorizo, saffron, fennel, vermouth +4.75 Add spaghetti +6.75
28.75
BC dungeness crab, baby shrimp, panko-breaded, tartar sauce, fresh lemon - a Qualicum Beach Cafe tradition!
25.75
QBC seasoning, red onion, hot peppers, preserved lemon yogurt, lemon
19.75
served hot or chilled, fresh lemon, melted butter
34.75
avocado, citrus vinaigrette, chili oil, balsamic, horseradish aïoli, crisp potato
22.75
shrimp, smoked wild salmon, tofino lingcod, clams, mussels, potatoes, dill, chive oil. Add 3 pieces of house-made focaccia +4.75 Add a crab cake +11.75
17.75 / 25.75
extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, toasted seed blend
11.75
truffle aïoli, lemon pepper, parmesan, flat leaf parsley
15.75
confit garlic, sun-dried tomato pesto, tahini, sesame, house-made crostini
11.75
QBC seasoning, house-made seed blend, white balsamic reduction, lemon & dill aïoli Add parmesan +1.75
14.75
focaccia, roasted garlic, mozzarella, fontina, parmesan, balsamic reduction
14.75
canadian bison, pink peppercorn crust, shaved parmesan, truffle aïoli, arugula, crispy capers
20.75
island farmhouse chicken wings, herbs, garlic, shaved parmesan
14.75
3 handmade pork, veal, & beef meatballs, rich tomato sauce, basil, olive oil
18.75
kalamata & black garlic glaze, red cabbage purée, pear & fennel slaw, hazelnut brittle
19.75
fig chutney, sambuca flambé, lemon, focaccia
21.75
preserved lemon yogurt, crispy chickpeas, little qualicum feta cheese, dukkah spice, herb honey, dill
15.75
1⁄2 or 1 dozen, red wine mignonette, lemon
market price
6 oysters, candied salmon, albacore tuna tartare, 1⁄2 dungeness crab, chilled mussels & clams, mignonette, horseradish, fresh lemon
98.75
30g Sasanian siberian caviar, potato chips, crème fraîche, scallions, pickled onion
58.75
The consumption of raw oysters poses an increased risk of food borne illness. A cooking step is needed to eliminate potential bacterial or viral contamination.
carrot purée, roasted beets, seed blend, candied walnuts, warm cider vinaigrette, little qualicum feta cheese, balsamic reduction
14.75 / 21.75
romaine lettuce hearts, parmesan, confit garlic, crispy capers, rosemary breadcrumbs, classic dressing, lemon
13.75 / 18.75
spring mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumber, italian dressing
9.75 / 16.75
please ask your server for today’s creation
7.75 / 11.75
grape & roma tomatoes, basil, salsa verde, white balsamic glaze, sun-dried tomato pesto
22.75
whiskey & vanilla-stewed peaches, prosciutto, basil, balsamic
23.75
white anchovies, lemon zest, olive oil, microherbs
20.75
breaded eggplant, carrot purée, olive salad, arugula, caponata, herb honey
22.75
6-hour braised veal, pork & beef, demi-glace, fresh tomato sauce, basil, parmesan
28.75
pork, beef & veal meatballs, tomato sauce, parmesan, fresh basil, olive oil
28.75
gluten-free penne, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, braised greens, walnut & basil pesto, tomato sauce, walnut 'parmesan'
26.75
cavatappi noodles, béchamel, mozzarella, fior di latte, parmesan, rosemary breadcrumbs Add smoked salmon +8.75 Add chorizo +5.75 Add shaved prime rib +11.75
25.75
tiger prawns, baby shrimp, smoked salmon, lemon, dill, cream
35.75
mushroom medley, truffled goat cheese, parmesan, green onion
30.75
roasted chicken, sun-dried tomato, walnut & basil pesto, grape tomatoes, arugula, parmesan
26.75
house-made marinara sauce, fior di latte, vancouver island sea salt, basil
23.75
house-made marinara sauce, salami, prosciutto, mortadella, capicola, fior di latte, parmesan
26.75
walnut & basil pesto, giardiniera, artichokes, marinated mushrooms, kalamata olives, little qualicum feta
24.75
cold-smoked salmon, cream cheese, pickled onions, roasted garlic, dill, lemon, capers, breakfast spice
24.75
lemon & dill crust, baby shrimp, grape tomatoes, clams, mussels, house-made gnocchi, rosé sauce
42.75
preserved lemon & shrimp risotto, pistachio cream sauce, seasonal vegetables, caponata
39.75
panko-crusted eggplant, burrata, heirloom tomatoes, fresh tomato sauce. Vegan option available for 25.75
28.75
local brined & breaded chicken breast, fior di latte, parmesan, arugula salad, choice of spaghetti marinara or alfredo
32.75
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, tomato & herb jus, gremolata, parmesan fricco
38.75
sterling silver beef, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, chianti & green peppercorn jus
54.75
montreal spice-rubbed aaa sterling silver, butter-whipped potatoes, yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, gremolata & jus Add 1⁄2 dungeness crab with 6oz prime rib for 58 or 10oz prime rib for 68
6oz 33.75 / 10oz 42.75
24-hour pre-order, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, chianti & green peppercorn jus upgrade to Australian wagyu beef 289.75
158.75
chili oil, peppercorn ranch dip, herb honey
Reservations recommended. Reservations can be made online or by calling the restaurant directly.