The Restaurant

Perched above the shoreline beside the iconic Whiffin Spit, Sooke Harbour House Restaurant invites you to experience one of Vancouver Island’s most celebrated dining destinations. With sweeping views of the Juan de Fuca Strait and the Olympic Mountains beyond, every meal here is set against a backdrop that’s nothing short of spectacular. Our bright dining space suits casual stop-ins and special occasions alike.

Open 5pm–9pm Monday through Friday, 8am–9pm Saturday and Sunday.
Dinner 5– 9pm daily | Brunch 9am–2pm Saturday & Sunday

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The ocean is just steps away from the beautiful patio at the Sooke Harbour House Restaurant

Coastal Dining on Vancouver Island

The Restaurant features locally sourced grass fed beef, seafood and produce, celebrating the rich bounty of Vancouver Island’s land and sea. The Main Dining Room offers a relaxed yet refined setting where natural light, sweeping ocean views, and a heated enclosed patio create a truly immersive West Coast dining experience,

Cocktails crafted from locally distilled spirits, rotating BC craft beers, and a thoughtfully curated wine list complement a menu that changes with the seasons. Signature dishes highlight locally-sourced ingredients — each plate a reflection of the coast that surrounds you.

Restaurant Menu

Dinner

Shareable

Focaccia – 8 / 15
Rosemary, Maldon sea salt

Caesar – 24
Baby gem lettuce, anchovy dijon dressing (NF)

Harbour Greens – 19
Butter greens, soft herbs, lemon vinaigrette

Burrata – 32
Sundried tomato pesto, micro basil, focaccia (NF)

Crab Cake – 26
Rock crab, dungeness crab, kelp, bearnaise aioli, pickled sea asparagus salad (DF)

Tide and Tentacles – 24
Fresno chili, scallion, lemon pepper, toasted nori, miso ranch

Clams – 36
White wine, olive oil, chili pepper, butter, grilled focaccia

MAINS

Harbour Burger – 29
Brioche bun, brisket and chuck blend, iceberg, pickle, heirloom tomato, crispy onion, ketchup, smoked gouda

Sablefish – 46
Crispy rice, vichyssoise, chive oil, kale, mushroom, toasted nori

Prawn & Njuda – 38
Spaghetti, shellfish broth, cherry tomato, white wine, butter, ‘nduja sausage

Chicken Piccata – 36
Rossdown Farms Chicken Supreme, sundried tomato, spinach creme fraiche, brussel sprouts, caper, lemon, herbed breadcrumb

9oz Flank Steak – 49
Confit fingerling potato, broccolini, jus, basil verde, shallot agrodolce (DF)

12oz Ribeye – 72
Confit fingerling potato, broccolini, jus, basil verde, shallot agrodolce (DF)

Pesto Gnocchi – 32
Artichoke, cherry tomato, broccolini, micro basil (NF / DF)

DRinkS

Cocktails

The Whiffin Spritz – 17
Aperol, Prosecco, Limoncello syrup, dehydrated orange wheel

Fog & Fire Margarita – 18
Cazadores Tequila, Mezcal, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, pineapple juice, smoked chili syrup

The Optimist – 18
Gin, orange juice, lemon juice, orgeat, egg white, orange blossom water

Espresso Martini – 18
Vodka, Kahlúa, espresso

Rainforest Negroni – 17
Tofino old growth cedar gin, Ampersand Per Se Bitter Aperitivo, Esquimalt Rosso Vermouth

Garden Coast Fizz – 15
Sheringham lemon gin, Estate pineapple sage, Bilsten Creek honey

Non Alc

Good Jam – 14
Rotating house jam, lemon, sparkling soda

Harbour Bloom – 14
Blood orange, fresh basil, lemon, soda

Heineken 0.0 – 8

Wine & Beer

Wine
Please speak with your server for today’s curated by-the-glass offering

Rotating Local Beers – 16 oz 8.5 • 20 oz 10

Rotating Cider – 11

Brunch

Available 9am–2pm Saturday and Sunday

NF – Nut-free | DF – Dairy-free | GF – Gluten-free | V – Vegetarian

Starters

Sooke Harbour House Seafood Chowder – Cup 19 | Bowl 32
Celebrating the bounty of Vancouver Island with local seafood, sweet fennel, leeks, Yukon Gold potatoes, fresh herbs, and grilled house-made sourdough.

Caesar Salad – 22
Baby gem lettuce, anchovy Dijon dressing, garlic croutons, Grana Padano.

Add grilled chicken +16 | Add garlic prawns +12

Brunch Mains

Breakfast Sandwich – 19
Scramble egg, bacon, american cheese, mayo, focaccia, hashbrowns, simple salad (NF)

Harbour House Classic – 25
2 farm fresh eggs cooked your way, choice of house-made breakfast sausage or thick cut bacon, crispy hashbrowns, simple salad, sourdough toast (NF)

Spinach and Feta Omelette – 21
3 eggs, red onion, feta cheese, spinach, simple salad, hashbrowns (GF / NF)

Avocado Toast – 25
House-made sourdough, poached egg, grana padano, heirloom tomato, balsamic, simple salad (NF)

Pancakes – 24
Seasonal fruit compote, maple syrup, brown sugar butter

Yogurt & Muesli – 15
Honey, seasonal fruit

Pork Belly Hash – 26
Potato, roasted red pepper, kale, grainy dijon, house seasoning, poached egg, hollandaise (GF / NF)

Bennies
House-made english muffins, hollandaise, hashbrowns, simple salad

Dungeness Crab – 32
Classic Peameal Bacon – 25

Sandwiches

Served with your choice of fries or salad.

Harbour Burger – 29
Brisket and chuck blend, smoked Gouda, crispy onions, heirloom tomato, iceberg lettuce, pickle, ketchup, brioche bun.

Garden Cafe BLT – 26
Applewood smoked bacon, heirloom tomato, gem lettuce, house pesto, rye sourdough.

Vegan BLT – 25
Tempeh bacon, heirloom tomato, gem lettuce, vegan pesto, rye sourdough.

Fried Oyster Sandwich – 26
Buttermilk fried oystesr, spicy tartar sauce, iceberg lettuce, toasted brioche

Coastal Classics

Fish & Chips – 26
Two pieces of beer-battered local cod, hand-cut fries, house-made tartar sauce, lemon, and seasonal slaw.

Coffee & Tea

Coffee – 5
Espresso/Americano – 6
Cappucino/Latte – 8
add: Shot of espresso – 3
Specialty Teas – 6
English breakfast, earl grey, chai, chamomile, peppermint
Juices – 6
Apple, orange, pineapple, tomato, clamato, cranberry, iced tea
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice – 9.5

Seize the Day!

Mimosa – 16
Vaporetto prosecco with your choice of: orange, grapefruit, cranberry, or pineapple juice
Frenchie’s Island 75 – 19
Wayward unruly gin, lemon, bella blanc de blancs
Bloody Caesar – 14
Bailey’s & Coffee – 10