Shaughnessy Restaurant | Shaughnessy Restaurant at VanDusen Botanical Garden

Thanksgiving Dinner 2026

Starter

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Coconut cream, pine nuts

Burrata & Delicata Squash Salad

Mixed greens, candied pecans, pickled cranberries, pomegranate vinaigrette

Entree

Shaughnessy Roast Turkey

Herb stuffing, whipped potatoes, fall vegetables, turkey jus, cranberry, sage

Dessert

Spiced VanDusen Apple Tart

Frangipane, puff pastry, vanilla ice cream, sliced almonds

Lunch Menu

Signatures

Feature pot pie

daily creation · garden herbs · seasonal vegetables · puff pastry

Quiche Feature

garden inspired · daily creation

Crab & Shrimp Croissant

peppers · scallions · dill · gratinéed cheese · butter croissant

Smaller & Shared

soupe du jour

daily soup creation | herb focaccia

clam chowder

New England style | herb focaccia

Fritto Misto

calamari · shrimp · fish · blistered shishito peppers · saffron aioli · (GF)

PACIFIC CRAB & SHRIMP CAKES

lemon aioli · apple celeriac slaw

Mushroom Arancini

set of five · smoked tomato emulsion · parmesan · watercress · radish · (V)

BEEF CARPACCIO

pickled onion · horseradish aioli · arugula · crispy capers · herb focaccia · parmesan

Burrata & Butternut Squash

greens · pickled cranberries · candied pecans tarragon · parsley · pomegranate vinaigrette · (V | GF)

HOUSE CHIPS & DIP

kennebec potato chips · roasted shallot & fennel dip · creme fraiche · chives · (V | GF)

TRUFFLE & PARMESAN FRIES

parmesan · garlic aioli · italian parsley · (V | GF)

ARTISAN BREAD ROLLS

sourdough

CAUSAL FARE

Shaughnessy Beef Burger

aged cheddar · bacon · lettuce · tomato · pickled onion · house-smoked tomato relish · garlic aioli · brioche bun · fries or salad (Gluten Free Bun + $2)

Grilled Steelhead Burger

lettuce · tomato · pickled onion · thyme tartar sauce · brioche bun · fries or salad (Gluten Free Bun + $2)

CHICKEN CLUB SANDWICH

gem lettuce · tomato · bacon · pesto aioli · herb focaccia · fries or salad

CORNED BEEF SANDWICH

house-sliced corned beef · rye · gherkins · Dijon · creamy coleslaw · fries

FISH & CHIPS

beer battered Pacific cod · house-cut fries · tartar sauce · creamy coleslaw

STEAMED MUSSELS

white wine cream or fennel tomato broth | herb focaccia

Entrée salads

SHRIMP LOUIE

Pacific shrimp · butter lettuce · cucumber · cherry & sundried tomato · avocado · soft egg · olives · radish · chives · louie dressing · (GF)

Steelhead Quinoa Coupe

mixed greens · avocado · cucumber · tomato · spiced pumpkin & sunflower seeds · goat feta · yam chips · VanDusen herb vinaigrette · (GF)

WARM BEET & GOAT FETA

arugula · berries · hazelnut · puffed quinoa · beet thyme emulsion · herb vinaigrette · (V) · Add chicken 7 | salmon 10 | prawns 10 | scallops 12

CHICKEN CAESAR

grilled chicken · romaine · pecorino · capers · croutons · anchovy-garlic dressing

Entrées

ROASTED STEELHEAD

saffron basmati rice · fall vegetables · vin blanc · pineapple chutney · (GF)

WEST COAST BOUILLABAISSE

seafood · mussels · prawns · scallop · seasonal fish · fingerling potato · tomato-fennel broth · herb focaccia · rouille

FALL VEGETABLE bowl

pumpkin seed quinoa fritters · fall vegetables · arugula · pickled beets & onions · hummus · dill yogurt · beet emulsion · (V | GF)

RIGATONI ALLA NORMA

fresh tomato · eggplant · fennel · lemon ricotta · basil · fennel pollen · parmesan · (V) · Add chicken 7 | salmon 10 | prawns 10 | scallops 12

House made Cavatelli

pork sausage ragu · rapini · parmesan

Duck Leg Confit

whipped potato · apple sauerkraut · pickled cranberry · red wine jus · crispy sage

BUTCHER’S STEAK

grilled 6 oz AAA hanger · fall vegetables · rosemary fingerling potato · demi-glace · (GF)

LEMON THYME CHICKEN SUPREME

pesto crushed potato · fall vegetables · crispy capers · natural jus · (GF)

Smoked & Braised Beef Cheeks

potato salad · apple & celery slaw · house cornbread

V - Vegetarian | GF - Gluten Friendly

Dinner Menu

Smaller & Shared

Truffle Fries

parmesan · garlic aioli · parsley · (V | GF)

Clam Chowder

New England style | herb focaccia

House Chips & Dip

kennebec potato chips · roasted shallot & fennel dip · creme fraiche · chives · (V | GF)

Beef Carpaccio

herb spice crusted · crispy capers · arugula · parmesan · horseradish aioli · crostini

Crispy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts

hummus · chili · lemon thyme vinaigrette · (V)

STEAMED MUSSELS

white wine cream or fennel tomato broth | herb focaccia

Starter Salads

BURRATA & BUTTERNUT SQUASH

greens · pickled cranberries · candied pecans · tarragon · parsley · pomegranate vinaigrette · (V | GF)

WARM BEET & GOAT FETA SALAD

arugula · berries · hazelnut · puffed quinoa · beet thyme emulsion · herb vinaigrette · (V | GF) · Add chicken 7 | salmon 10 | prawns 10 | scallops 12

CAESAR SALAD

romaine · pecorino · capers · croutons · anchovy-garlic dressing

SPINACH & PEAR SALAD

saffron poached pear · pickled cranberries · candied pecans · tarragon · parsley · pomegranate citrus vinaigrette · (V | GF)

Pasta

House Made Cavatelli

pork sausage ragu · rapini · parmesan

Mushroom Risotto & Scallops

seasonal mushrooms · three seared scallops · butter · parmesan · garden herbs · (GF)

Rigatoni ALLA NORMA

fresh tomato · eggplant · fennel · lemon ricotta · basil · parmesan · (V) · Add chicken 7 | salmon 10 | prawns 10 | scallops 12

Sides

House-Cut Fries

crispy kennebec sea salt · (V | GF)

ARTISAN BREAD ROLLS

sourdough

Entrées

ROASTED STEELHEAD

saffron basmati rice · summer vegetables · vin blanc · pineapple chutney · (GF)

WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO & SCALLOPS

seasonal mushroom mix · seared scallops · butter · parmesan · garden herbs · (GF)

BOUILLABAISSE

seafood · mussels · prawns · scallop · fingerling potato · tomato fennel broth · herb focaccia · rouille

RIGATONI ALLA NORMA

fresh tomato · eggplant · fennel · lemon ricotta · basil · fennel pollen · parmesan · (V) · Add chicken 6 | salmon 8 | prawns 9 | scallops 11

BUTCHER’S STEAK

6oz grilled AAA · demi-glace · herb chimichurri · rosemary fingerlings · seasonal vegetables · (GF)

Lemon Thyme CHICKEN SUPREME

seasonal vegetables · pesto crushed potato · crispy capers · natural jus · (GF)

SUMMER VEGETABLE BOWL

quinoa fritters · summer vegetables · watercress · crispy chickpeas · hummus · tomato & beets · goat feta pickled onion · oregano tomato emulsion · (V | GF)

Duck Leg Confit

yam puree · roasted fennel · fingerling potatoes · pickled onion · watercress · cherry jus · crispy sage · (GF)

Bone-In AAA Striploin Steak

Serves two | ideal for sharing 18oz dry-aged striploin · garden vegetables · rosemary crushed fingerling potatoes · brandy peppercorn sauce

V - Vegetarian | GF - Gluten Friendly

Brunch Menu

Signatures

CLAM CHOWDER

New England style | herb focaccia

SOUP CREATION

daily creation | herb focaccia

Feature Pot Pie

daily creation · garden herbs · seasonal vegetables · puff pastry

Crab & Shrimp Croissant

peppers · scallions · dill · cheese gratin

Quiche Feature

garden inspired · daily creation

Brunch

we use free run eggs

STEAK & EGGS

sunny side eggs · roasted tomato · garlic sauteed mushrooms · arugula · potato buns · truffle aioli

Chorizo Skillet

poached eggs · red peppers · kale · crispy onions · scallions · parsley · potato hash · spicy hollandaise

SHAKSHUKA

poached eggs · spiced tomato pepper & onion sauce · goat feta · herbs · sourdough toast

FRIED CHICKEN & WAFFLES

herb & spice crusted boneless chicken thigh · Belgian waffles · bacon bits · gravy

Caramelized Apple French Toast

maple butterscotch · cinnamon apples · candied walnuts · chantilly cream · mint · (V)

CLASSIC HAM BENEDICT

potato hash · classic hollandaise · parsley · fruit

CRAB & SHRIMP CROISSANT BENEDICT

potato hash · classic hollandaise · parsley · fruit

SMOKED SALMON BENEDICT

potato hash · classic hollandaise · capers · fruit

Pierogies & Duck Confit

potato pierogies · sunny side egg · duck gravy · caramelized & pickled onion · creme fraiche

Casual Fare

Shaughnessy Beef Burger

aged cheddar · bacon · lettuce · tomato · pickled onion · house-smoked tomato relish · garlic aioli · brioche bun · fries or salad · (Gluten Free Bun + $2)

Grilled Steelhead Burger

lettuce · tomato · pickled onion · thyme tartar sauce · brioche bun · fries or salad · (Gluten Free Bun + $2)

CHICKEN CLUB SANDWICH

lettuce · tomato · bacon · pesto aioli · herb focaccia · fries or salad

CORNED BEEF SANDWICH

house sliced corned beef on rye · lettuce · dijon aioli · gherkins · coleslaw · fries or salad

Avocado Toast

sourdough toast · microgreens · dill cream cheese · maldon salt · capers · olive oil (V) · add two poached eggs 3.5 | salmon lox 6

Fall Vegetable Bowl

pumpkin seed quinoa fritters · arugula seasonal vegetables · pickled beets & onions · hummus · dill yogurt · beet emulsion · (V | GF)

Steelhead Quinoa Coupe

mixed greens · avocado · cucumber · tomato · spiced pumpkin & sunflower seeds · goat feta · yam chips · VanDusen herb vinaigrette · (GF)

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

lettuce · pecorino · capers · croutons · anchovy garlic dressing

Sides

Truffle & Parmesan Fries

parmesan · garlic aioli · italian parsley · (V | GF)

ARTISAN BREAD ROLLS

sourdough

ASSORTED PASTRIES

blueberry scones · croissant · pain au chocolate · house made jam

BLUEBERRY SCONES

Happy Hour

Drink Specials

Aperol Spritz

aperol · prosecco · soda

Rosemary Gimlet

VanDusen rosemary syrup · gin · lime

Negroni

barrel-aged · gin · campari · vermouth

HOUSE RED OR WHITE WINE

VQA Okanagan (5 oz)

DRAFT BEER

local craft (14 oz)

NON-ALCOHOLIC

Not Too Sweet Lemonade or house shrub

Food

STEAMED MUSSELS

white wine cream or fennel tomato broth | herb focaccia

Clam Chowder

new england style | herb focaccia

FRITTO MISTO

calamari · shrimp · fish · blistered shishito peppers · saffron aioli · (GF)

Featured Arancini

tomato emulsion · sage · parmesan · (V)

Classic Beef Burger

with house made fries

Mini Crab & Shrimp Croissants

peppers · scallions · cheese gratin · dill

Beef Carpaccio

pickled onion · horseradish aioli · arugula · crispy capers · herb crostini · parmesan

Truffle & Parmesan Fries

garlic aioli · italian parsley · (V | GF)

Dessert Menu

Dessert

FEATURE DESSERT

seasonal creation | ask your server

BASQUE CHEESECAKE

caramelized · berry compote · (GF)

CREME BRULEE

herb scented · shortbread cookie

TIRAMISU

traditional mascarpone & espresso

HOUSE MADE ICE CREAM

chef selection · ask your server (V | GF)

HOUSE MADE SORBET

chef selection · ask your server (V | GF)

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Dining With Us

Set in Vandusen Garden, our restaurant provides a retreat like no other – casual elegance, soothing ambiance, and picturesque garden vistas. Join us for lunch, brunch, happy hour, and dinner or contact us to start planning your next event. event or wedding.

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