Heron Rock Bistro

Hours:

Winter Labour Day Wkend – May Long Wkend

Mon9 am – 10 pm
Tues, Wed, Thurs9 am – 10 pm
Fri9 am – 10 pm
Sat8:30 am – 10 pm
Sun8:30 am – 10 pm

Summer

– 11 pm
– 10 pm
– 11 pm
– 11 pm
– 10 pm

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Mon – Sun: Each day offers something special for you to enjoy: food & wine & music & more …

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(250) 383-1545

#4-435 Simcoe St.
Victoria BC V8V1L4

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Reservations: (250) 383-1545

About Us

The Heron Rock Bistro opened on May 4, 2005 to serve the community of James Bay and Victoria top quality food and beverages at affordable prices.

Our mission is to excel at customer service and provide excellent food at reasonable prices. We've made a commitment to support our local Island farmers, foragers, brewers, musicians and neighbouring businesses as much as possible: we believe this benefits not only the health of our local economy, but more importantly the quality and flavour of our ingredients. By using naturally raised (hormone-free and antibiotic-free, free-range) meats, eggs and organic veggies our customers can benefit not only from the most delicious products but know they've made a contribution to our regional community.

Bios: Andrew Moffatt \ Ben Peterson \ Josh Hall

Andrew Moffatt, Proprietor

With a solid work ethic and big smile Andrew has worked his way up in the food and beverage world. At the age of 15 he was swept away with the excitement of working with other young people for a little company called McDonald's. 20 years later Andrew continues to thrive off of the energy that the Heron Rock Bistro provides for himself, the hospitable staff, and local clientele. "Fun and challenging is what we all dream of, I guess I'm kind of living the dream."

Ben Peterson, Proprietor, Chef

As a teenager, Ben began his career in the hospitality industry for the Oak Bay Marine Group as a dishwasher in their Cafe Deli, and later as a Galley Steward on the Queen Charlotte Island based M.V. Salmon Seeker. After gaining several years experience, inspiration and technical expertise while climbing the kitchen ladder at various establishments in Victoria and Calgary, Ben realized this was an environment he thrived in, and in 2001 settled at Bravo Restaurant on the Victoria harbor. "I played rugby with Andrew and then we began working together at Bravo, becoming good friends. We worked hard and loved every minute of it, and eventually we said,‘hey, maybe we can be successful for ourselves!’."

Josh Hall, Sous-Chef

Josh Hall was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta and started working in the restaurant business in 1991. In 1999, he graduated from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology with a degree in professional cooking. He served the majority of his apprenticeship at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise under Executive Chef Dominique Guyot. In 2004, he moved to Victoria and served three years at the Marina Restaurant in Oak Bay as Sous-Chef. In 2007, he undertook the opening of Dockside Grill in Sidney, B.C. as Head Chef. In late 2008 he joined the Heron Rock Bistro and moved to Sous-Chef in early 2010.

Menus

Breakfast
Mon–Fri 9–4
Sat–Sun 8:30–4
LunchMon–Fri 11–4
Dinner 1 2 Daily 4:30
Kids Anytime
Wine Beer
'Proper' Drinks
‘Tasty’ Libations
Desserts
Prime Rib & Cabernet Sunday
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Special Events
NYE Menu (PDF) >

Quiche organic greens with dijon-shallot vinaigrette 10 Croque Madame grilled ham & cheese sandwich on sourdough, topped with a sunny fried free run egg & mornay sauce 13
Croque Monsieur grilled ham & cheese sandwich on sourdough 10 choice of daily soup, pan-fries, salad or fries chowder (+1), caesar salad (+2), poutine (+4) or french onion soup (+4)
Hollandaise From Heaven Hashes topped with Poached Free-run Eggs, Hollandaise Sauce & Toast
Portabella & Roasted Garlic Hash	roasted portabella & button mushrooms, red onion, roasted garlic red peppers, gruyère cheese, fried potato & fresh thyme	13
Chorizo Sausage Hash	caramelized onion, tomato, portabella & button mushrooms, sharp cheddar cheese, fried potato & fresh rosemary	13
Dungeness Hash	local crab, shrimp, smoked salmon, greens & cherry tomatoes with fried potatoes, caramelized onions, poached free run eggs, toast & hollandaise	15
Pulled Pork Hash	slow-braised pork, smoked cheddar cheese & chipotle-onion relish with fried potatoes, caramelized onions, poached free run eggs, toast & hollandaise	14
Benedicts with Pan-fries • Substitute Organic Salad or Fresh Fruit 2
Classic Benedict	all natural ham (½ 9)	13
Smoked Salmon Benedict	smoked sockeye salmon, lem. horseradish cream cheese + crispy capers (½ 10)	14
Stilton & Bacon Benedict	stilton cheese, local bacon & sautéed button mushroom (½ 10)	14
Pulled Pork Benedict	coleslaw garnish & homemade BBQ sauce (½ 10)	14
Tomato & Avocado Benedict	grilled tomato & guacamole (½ 10)	13
Dungeness Benedict	crab & local baby shrimp with shallot, cilantro & roasted red pepper (½ 10)	14
Portabella & Smoked Cheddar Benedict	roasted portabella & button mushrooms, red peppers & green onions with smoked cheddar (½ 10)	14
Classics
Blue Collar	three free run eggs, bacon & sausage, pan-fries & toast	12
Grilled Tomato	free run egg, grilled tomato, pan-fries & toast	6
Quick Start	free run egg, 2 bacon or 1 sausage, pan-fries & toast	7
Classic	two free run eggs, bacon or sausage pan-fries & toast	10
Homemade French Toast	Canadian maple syrup & fresh fruit (add bacon or sausage 4)	11

Fish & Chips

Poutine

slow-cooked duck confit, green onions & house gravy (large 16)

14

the unadorned Quebec classic (large 9)

7

sauteed portabella & button mushrooms
with crispy onion rings & manchego cheese (large 15)

13

slow-braised pork topped with homemade bbq sauce (large 13)

11

bacon, green onion & stilton cheese (large 13)

11

Salads & Soups Add Kalamari or Crab Cake 6 Add Cowichan Bay Chicken or Duck Confit 7
House Salad	Saanich organic greens, apple, grapes, seeds, lardons & dijon-shallot vinaigrette	8
Caesar Salad	fried capers, lardons, house croutons & fresh shaved manchego cheese tossed with classic caesar vinaigrette (½ 6.5)	10
Soup, Salad & Fresh Baked Bread	small house salad & daily soup with our homemade bread & butter	10
Chicken Avocado Salad	Cowichan Bay chicken breast, avocado, free-run egg, tomato, crumbled stilton cheese and stilton vinaigrette	15
Dungeness Crab Cakes	locally caught Dungeness crab & shrimp mixed with roasted red peppers garlic, shallots & cilantro; served with a small house salad	14
Fritto Misto	crispy battered squid, snapper & vegetables with smoked paprika aïoli	11
Creamy Chowder	New England-style clam & scallop chowder (½ 5)	7
French Onion Soup	caramelized onion & rich beef broth with melted gruyère cheese	9

Burgers & Sandwiches choice of daily soup, pan-fries, salad or fries fancy fries (+2), chowder (+1), caesar salad (+2), poutine (+4) or french onion soup (+4)
Roasted Vegetable Sandwich	roasted portabella & button mushroom, red onion & red pepper, with smoked cheddar, tomato & whole grain mustard on house bread	12
Steak Sandwich	pan-seared certified angus beef with caramelized onion & mushroom on house bread, topped with balsamic butter	18
Snapper & Bacon Po'Boy	cajun spiced local snapper & Hertel's bacon with local vegetable chow-chow & garlic aïoli on French baguette	12
Pulled Pork Sandwich	with our signature Kansas City-style bbq sauce and coleslaw	13
Fat Buoy Burger	naturally raised B.C. ranchlands beef burger with chipotle onion relish	12
SSI Lamb Burger	naturally raised local lamb, stilton cheese & chipotle onion relish	14
Cowichan Bay Chicken Burger	with portabella & button mushrooms & gruyère cheese	15
add: sautéed mushrooms (+1), cheese (+1.5), Hertel’s bacon (+2), works (+4)

choice of daily soup, pan-fries, salad or fries

fancy fries (+2), chowder (+1), caesar salad (+2), poutine (+4) or french onion soup (+4)

with portabella & button mushrooms, gruyère cheese & house bbq sauce

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naturally raised B.C. ranchlands beef burger with chipotle onion relish

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naturally raised local lamb with stilton cheese & chipotle onion relish

add: sautéed mushrooms (+1), cheese (+1.5), Hertel’s bacon (+2), works (+4)

cajun spiced local snapper & Hertel's bacon
with local vegetable chow-chow & garlic aïoli on French baguette

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Pulled Pork Sandwich 14

slow-braised pork shoulder with our signature Kansas City-style bbq sauce & coleslaw

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grilled ham & cheese sandwich on sourdough, topped with a sunny fried free run egg & mornay sauce

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roasted portabella & button mushroom, red onion & red pepper
with smoked cheddar, tomato & whole grain mustard on house bread

certified angus beef N.Y. strip loin, cut to order

with chimichurri sauce, fries & garlic aïoli

6 oz 24 | 8 oz 28 | 10 oz 31 | 12 oz 34 | add local vegetables 4

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with mushrooms, leeks & manchego-semolina dumplings

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local Gulf Island mussels or clams & hand-cut French fries

choice of broths:
white wine, garlic & parsley • vindaloo curry & cilantro • leeks, bacon, tomato, cream & thyme

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made with certified angus beef in a rich tomato sauce with grated manchego

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Local Oysters	fresh-shucked local oysters (½ dozen) with Louisiana hotsauce, lemon & shaved horseradish or house mignonette (ea 2.5, dozen 22)	12
Crab & Shrimp Cakes	pan-fried cakes of locally caught Dungeness crab & shrimp with Saanich organic greens & caper remoulade	14
French Onion Soup	caramelized onions & rich beef broth with melted gruyère	9
Fritto Misto	crispy battered squid, snapper & vegetables with smoked paprika aïoli	11
Clam Chowder	New England-style clam & scallop chowder (cup 5)	7
Roasted Garlic & Blue Juliette	SaltSpring Island blue juliette goat cheese, roasted garlic & crostinis	7.5
Bistro Platter	house pÂté, whole grain mustard, roasted garlic, mixed olives manchego cheese, house pickled vegetables & crostinis	19
House Pâté	house pâté, whole grain mustard, cornichons & crostinis	7.5
Moules & Palourdes	1 lb. of steamed local Gulf Island mussels 1 lb. of steamed local Gulf Island clams choice of broths: white wine, garlic & parsley vindaloo curry & cilantro leeks, bacon, tomato, cream & thyme	15 18
Marinated Olives	mixed Mediterranean olives & peppers with house bread	6

Salads Add Kalamari or Crab Cake 6 Add Cowichan Bay Chicken or Duck Confit 7
House Salad	organic lettuces, Gala apple, toasted seeds & lardons (small 5)	8
Caesar Salad	fried capers, lardons, house croutons & fresh shaved manchego cheese tossed with classic caesar vinaigrette (½ 6.5)	10
Chicken Avocado Salad	Cowichan Bay chicken breast, avocado, free-run egg, tomato crumbled stilton cheese and stilton vinaigrette	15

Fries & Poutine
House Fries	hand-cut kennebec potatoes & garlic aïoli	5
Fancy Fries	shaved manchego cheese & truffle oil	8
Duck Poutine	slow-cooked duck confit, green onions & house gravy (large 16)	14
Classic Poutine	the unadorned Quebec classic (large 9)	7
Mushroom & Manchego Poutine	sauteed portabella & button mushrooms with crispy onion rings & manchego cheese (large 15)	13
Pulled Pork Poutine	slow-braised pork topped with homemade bbq sauce (large 13)	11
Bacon & Blue Poutine	bacon, green onion & stilton cheese (large 13)	11

with fries, soup or salad

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apples, grapes, cheddar & crackers

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garnished with green onions & parsley

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with fries, soup or salad

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House Wine	glass	½ litre	bottle
Peller Estates (BC)
White	6	17	32
Red	6	17	32
Whites
Quails' Gate Dry Riesling (BC)	7.5	23.5	36
Red Rooster Pinot Blanc (BC)	7.5	23.5	36
Pfaffenheim Pinot Gris (Alsace, France)	8.5	25	40
Rocky Creek Pinot Gris (Cowichan Valley)	8.5	25	40
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc (NZ)	8	24	38
Red Rooster Chardonnay (BC)	7.5	23.5	36
Reds
Rocky Creek Pinot Noir (Cowichan Valley)	8.5	27	40
Les Combelles (Cotes du Rhone, France)	7.5	23.5	36
Errazuriz Max Reserva Syrah (Chile)	8.5	27	40
Mt. Boucherie Summit Merlot (BC)	8.5	27	40
Sandhill Cabernet Merlot (BC)	8.5	27	40
Don David Cabernet Sauvignon (ARG)	7.5	23.5	36
Bubbly
Pergola Prosecco (Veneto, Italy)	7.5		36
'See Ya Later' Brut (Okanagan Valley, BC)			50
Perrier Jouet Grand Brut (Champagne, France)			100
Rosé
Oyster Bay Sparkling Rosé (Marlborough, New Zealand)			50
Sandhill (Okanagan Valley, BC)	7.5	23.5	36
Aromatic Whites
Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer (Alsace, France)			45
Sandhill 'Small Lots'Viognier (Okanagan Valley, BC)			50
Sauvignon Blanc
Les Baronnes (Sancerre, France)			60
Kim Crawford (Marlborough, New Zealand)			45
Chardonnay			bottle
Heggies (Eden Valley, Australia)			56
Marsanny Blanc, Charles Audoin (Côtes de Nuits, Burgundy)			75
Rodney Strong 'Chalk Hill' (Sonoma County, California)			54
Mt. Boucherie Un Oaked (Okanagan Valley, BC)			36
Pinot Noir
Meiomi (Coastal California)			50
Roux Père & Fils (Pommard, France)			90
White Haven (Marlborough, New Zealand)			48
Quails' Gate Stewart Family Reserve (Okanagan Valley, BC)			80
Zinfandel/Primitivo
7 Deadly Zins (Lodi, California)			50
Gran Mauro Primitivo (Italy)			36
Ravenswood Old Vines Zin (Lodi, California)			46
Grenache/Syrah/Mourvèdre/Tempranillo
Marqués de Murrieta Gran Reserva (Rioja, Spain)			60
Burrowing Owl Syrah (Okanagan Valley, BC)			55
Cline Mourvèdre (Sonoma, California)			50
Les Clefs D'Or (Chateauneuf-du Pape, France)			75
Foch
Quails' Gate Old Vines (Okanagan Valley, BC)			45
Merlots, Cabernets & Bordeaux Blends
Sandhill 'Small Lots' Malbec (Okanagan Valley, BC)			55
Hogue 'Genesis' Merlot (Columbia Valley, Washington)			45
Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles, California)			45
Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, California)			56
Edge Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, California)			60
Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon (Australia)			75
Chateau L'Argilus du Roi (Saint-Estephe, France)			85
Pentage Hiatus (Okanagan Valley, BC)			45
Osoyoos Larose ‘Le Grand Vin’(Okanagan Valley, BC)			75
Chateau Tour du Haut Moulin (Haut-Medoc, France)			65

Lighthouse Brewery on Tap

Bottles

Beefeater 8 | Bombay 10 | Victoria Gin 14

Finlandia 8 | Iceberg 10 | Stolichnaya 10 | Grey Goose 14

Add Stilton stuffed olives for 2

Canadian Club 8 | Crown Royal 10 | Woodford Reserve 14

Sweet Vermouth, Bitters & maraschino Cherry

Teacher’s Highland Cream, Drambuie on the rocks & maraschino Cherry

Gin, Grand Marnier, Tequila, fresh lime, lemon & orange

Vodka, Clamato, celery, jumbo olive

Vodka, Clamato, pickle juice & a dill pickle

Gin, Clamato, stilton cheese, Hertel's bacon, stilton stuffed olive

Sauza Gold, Clamato, house hot sauce, Gulf Island oyster, celery

Vodka, Tomato Juice, Fresh Lemon, Celery, Jumbo Olive

Canadian Club, Clamato, fresh lime & celery

Vodka, White Crème de Cacao, splash of Chambord, cream & fresh shaved nutmeg

Vodka, Bailey’s, Khalúa & freshly brewed espresso

Vodka, Kahlúa & freshly brewed espresso

Vodka, Cointreau, Fresh Lime & Orange with a splash of Cranberry

Finlandia, Jamaican Ginger Beer, fresh lime & pineapple

Lamb’s Navy, Jamaican Ginger Beer, Fresh Lime & Pineapple

Lamb’s White Rum, raw sugar, soda, fresh lime & mint

Sauza Tequila, Triple Sec, fresh lime, lemon & orange on the rocks

Bottle 36

Bellini 10

Peach Sorbet, Peach Snapps, Iceberg Vodka & Fresh lemon

Victoria Gin & fresh grapefruit

Rocky Creek Blackberry Wine, Riesling Ice Wine & fresh lemon

roasted pecans & rocky creek blackberry wine reduction

homemade vanilla bean ice cream & caramel sauce

with cranberry coulis

Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Dad’s Root Beer

freshly brewed dark roast espresso in a vanilla bean milkshake

add Sambucca, Khalua or Bailey’s 4

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Liquid Desserts

Bailey’s & Frangelico into steamed milk with freshly brewed espresso — Double 8.5

Brandy & Kahlúa into steamed half & half cream with fresh shaved nutmeg — Double 8.5

Kahlúa & Grand Marnier into dark roast coffee with fresh whip cream — Double 9

Kahlúa & Brandy into dark roast coffee with fresh whip cream — Double 8.5

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Dessert Wine

2 oz

(Cowichan Valley, BC)

(Portugal)

(Okanagan, BC)

9oz Certified Angus Beef Prime Rib,
Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes,
fresh vegetables & red wine pan gravy 26

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Aromas of black fruit & paprika on the nose with ripe tannins on the palate
make Don David an excellent valued Cab

Black currant, vanilla & pepper on the nose, Merlot & Petit Verdot blended in
to make a full bodied Cab with soft velvety tannins

From the central coast of California, this Cab has beautiful aromas
of cassis, chocolate & dark berries. Good acidity and firm tannins

This is 100% organically grown. Raspberry, cherry and currant on the nose & palate
supported by good acidity & polished tannins

Big & beautiful with great colour, good balance, and a nice finish.
Cab Franc blended in for structure

‘Le Grand Vin’ uses the classic Bordeaux grapes:
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot & Cab Franc.
Big & bold with firm tannins with a long, elegant finish

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Live Music @ Heron Rock Every Monday & Friday Year Round!

April 7pm Mon. & Fri.

Monday 1 Janalee & Toni Blodgett
Friday 5 Stephanie Greaves & Darcy Phillips
Monday 8 John MacArthur with Maureen Washington
Friday 12 Bryn Badel & The Lust Life Jazz Trio
Monday 15 Devon McCagherty & Ken Hall
Friday 19 John MacArthur with Mike Broadley
Monday 22 Colin Campbell & Tom White
Friday 26 Al Pease & Toni Blodgett
Monday 29 John MacArthur with Edie Daponte

May 7pm Mon. & Fri.

Friday 3 Steve Grebanier & Al Vance
Monday 6 Janalee & Toni Blodgett
Friday 10 John MacArthur with Maureen Washington
Monday 13 Stephanie Greaves & Thomas Kinzel
Friday 17 The Red Hot Swing Set: Reuben Wier & Stuart Munroe
Monday 20 The Aristocrats: Bryn Badel & Al Vance
Friday 24 Colin Campbell & Tom White
Monday 27 John MacArthur & Joey Smith
Friday 31 Clark Brendon & Al Pease

Groups & Catering

Group Functions at the Heron Rock Bistro

The Heron Rock Bistro can accommodate large parties of up to 96 people.

Sports Teams
Birthday Parties
Breakfast Groups
Christmas Parties
Company Parties
Corporate Meetings
Wedding Receptions
Family Reunions
Cocktail Minglers
Business Socials & Networking Parties

Catering

We also offer catering at your location at very competitive rates.

Weddings
We can accommodate 'on site' catering for your wedding party at the venue of your choice.

Home
Whether you want to provide a gourmet multi-course adventure, an intimate dinner for two or a casual family affair, we can provide the peace of mind that your gastronomic experience will be executed with precision and confidence.

Office
Business meetings, seminars and presentations can easily be catered at your office. Buffet-style, delivered lunches, platters, snacks and refreshments are all available options.

Inquire About Catering >

Press

Daily Features

Monday: Music & Wine Night. $10 off every bottle on the list. Live Music 7pm (7:30pm during summer)
Tuesday: Mussels & fries & a pint $20
Wednesday: 2 Piece fish & chips & a pint $20
Thursday: 20 oz pints of Lighthouse $5
Friday: Music, ½ dozen oysters & a pint $15 Live Music 7pm (7:30pm during summer)
Saturday: Seafood Saturdays
Sunday: Prime Rib & Cabernet Night. Certified Angus Beef & well priced Cabs from around the world!
Sun—Thurs: 50% off burgers & sandwiches with drink purchase 8pm—10pm

Contact Us

#4-435 Simcoe Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1L4

We're located at the corner of Croft & Simcoe,
just a 15 minute walk from the Inner Harbour.

Reservations

Phone: (250) 383-1545
E-mail:

Your email will be returned promptly.

Hours:

Winter Labour Day Wkend – May Long Wkend

Mon9 am – 10 pm
Tues, Wed, Thurs9 am – 10 pm
Fri9 am – 10 pm
Saturday8:30 am – 10 pm
Sunday8:30 am – 10 pm

Summer

– 11 pm
– 10 pm
– 11 pm
– 11 pm
– 10 pm

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