The Grand Cru Restaurant and Lounge Menu

Welcome to The Grand Cru Restaurant and Lounge, a culinary gem nestled at 4898 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo, BC. This versatile venue embraces an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, perfect for any occasion from casual brunch to romantic dinners.

The menu is a delightful journey through taste, featuring standout dishes like the Seafood Fettuccini, praised for its rich flavors, and the impeccably cooked rack of lamb. For those looking to indulge at brunch, explore their special libations such as the refreshing Sparkling Mimosa and the classic Gin and Tonic.

Appetizers like the Panko Crusted Calamari and House Made Crab Cakes set the stage for a memorable dining experience. As guests have shared, the attention to detail in both service and food quality truly makes this hidden gem a must-visit.

Brunch

• Traditional Eggs Benedict

  Two poached eggs & ham on a toasted English muffin, topped with house made Hollandaise sauce, served with potatoes

  CA$22.00

• Two Eggs Any Style

  Served with Black Forest ham, bacon or sausage, potatoes & toast

  CA$19.00

• Your Favorite Omellette

  Three-egg omelette served with potatoes, toast and a choice of three items: cheddar cheese | ham | green onions | red onions | tomatoes | spinach | mushrooms | sweet peppers.

  CA$21.00

• Vegetarian Eggs Benedict

  Two poached eggs with spinach & tomatoes on a toasted English muffin topped with house made Hollandaise sauce & served with Chef’s potatoes

  CA$20.00

• Protein & Fruit Breakfast

  Two eggs any style with a fruit salad & toast

  CA$18.00

• Grand Pancakes

  Served with butter & golden syrup Add berries $4

  CA$18.00

• Grand Beef Burger

  Topped with classic cheddar cheese, tomato, pickles and lettuce ~ Add bacon or mushrooms for $4 ~

  CA$24.00

• Lingcod Fish & Chips

  Tempura battered with crispy fries $32-two piece

  CA$25.00

• Roasted Mushroom Ravioli

  Portobello, cremini & button mushrooms in a spinach tomato white wine cream

  CA$26.00

• Harvest Salad

  Crisp greens with Balsamic vinaigrette & dried cranberries & pumpkin seeds. Add goat or blue cheese $4

  CA$13.00

• Classic Caesar

  Crisp romaine hearts, herb croutons & house made caper Dijon

  CA$13.00

• Add chicken or garlic herb prawns

  CA$11.00

Side Orders (Brunch)

• Bacon/ Sausage/ Black Forest Ham

  CA$4.00

• Toast

  CA$3.75

• Muffin/ Bagel with Cream Cheese/ Croissant

  CA$5.50

• Chef's Potatoes

  CA$3.75

• Extra Pancakes

  CA$4.50

• One Egg Any Style

  CA$4.50

• Fruit Cup

  CA$6.95

Beverages (Brunch)

• Fruits Juice

  Orange, Grapefruit, Cranberry, Apple, Tomato, Pineapple

  CA$4.50

• Milk

  CA$4.50

• Coffee/Decaf

  CA$4.50

• Fresh Press Coffee

  CA$8.50

• Loose Leaf Teas

  16 varieties

  CA$4.95

• Hot Chocolate

  CA$3.75

• Soft Drinks

  CA$3.95

Special Libations (Brunch)

• Sparkling Mimosa

  CA$15.00

• Traditional Gin and Tonic with Ginbey (1oz)

  CA$9.00

• French 75 with 1oz Empress Gin and Prosecco

  CA$15.00

• Classic Caesar (1oz)

  CA$11.00

Loose Leaf Teas

• Per pot/per flavour

  CA$6.95

Lunch

• Curry Coconut Chicken

  Thai inspired with coconut curry lime served with basmati rice & naan

  CA$29.00

• Roasted Mushroom Ravioli

  Wild mushrooms in a spinach sun-dried tomato white wine cream

  CA$32.00

• Tuscan Linguine Marinara

  Old World slow roasted meat balls in a fire roasted tomato basil sauce

  CA$29.00

• Grand Beef Burger

  Classic marble cheese, tomato, pickles and lettuce with a chilli ketchup ~ Add bacon or mushrooms for $4 ~

  CA$24.00

• Lingcod Fish & Chips

  Served with tartar sauce & crispy fries $32-two piece

  CA$25.00

Appetizers (Lunch)

• Panko Crusted Calamari

  Tossed in a lemon pepper served with tzatziki sauce

  CA$22.00

• 10 Grand Roaster Wings

  Choice of : Salt & Pepper tossed in Asiago/ Frank’s Hot/ Blue Moon

  CA$19.00

• Roasted Corn Seafood Chowder

  CA$20.00

• House Made Crab Cakes Trio

  House made Dungeness crab with a chipotle mayo

  CA$20.00

• Mediterranean Flat Bread

  Zaatar and olive oil rubbed with house made hummus & warm olives

  CA$17.00

• Whisky French Onion Soup

  Rich caramelized onions in a beef broth topped with herb baguette, brie & mozzarella

  CA$16.00

• Warm Double Cream Brie

  Blueberry-port reduction served with oven toasted crostini

  CA$21.00

Salad (Lunch)

• Roasted Garlic Caesar Salad

  Topped with fried capers, herb croutons & asiago cheese Half order $13

  CA$17.00

• Arugula Salad

  With pomegranate and apples, topped with feta cheese, candied pecans, sunflowers & honey Dijon apple cider vinaigrette Half order $16

  CA$20.00

Happy Hour (Drinks)

• Highball

  CA$4.75

• House Wine 7oz

  CA$7.00

• Classic Caesar 1oz

  CA$7.00

• B.C. Beer

  CA$4.75

• House Whisky

  CA$7.00

Dinner

• Signature Kale Caesar Salad

  Finely chopped kale lightly tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic apple cider vinaigrette with mini croutons & fried capers ; Chicken/Maple Salmon/Thai Prawns $9

  CA$14.00

• Harvest Salad

  Artisanal greens with a lemon-basil vinaigrette; Add Blackened Chicken/Maple Salmon/Thai Prawns $9

  CA$13.00

• West Coast Seafood Chowder

  Prawn, swimming sea scallop & muscle in a cream base

  CA$16.00

• Panko Crusted Calamari

  Fried to a perfect golden brown with lemon wedge & chipotle aioli

  CA$17.00

• House made Crab Lollipops

  House made Dungeness crab with a chipotle mayo

  CA$18.00

• Roaster Wings

  Dozen wings: Salt & pepper/Frank's Hot/Thai

  CA$17.00

• Warm Double Cream Brie

  Blueberry-fig port reduction served with crostini & caramelized pecans

  CA$17.00

• Sweet & Spicy Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps

  Tossed with Dry Noodles, Lime, Green Onions & Cilantro

  CA$15.00

• Oyster Rockafeller

  Panko crusted under a bed of spinach topped with bacon & lemon hollandaise

  CA$17.00

• Blackened Squid Steak

  Roasted tomato sauce topped with fried capers

  CA$14.00

• Wild Mushroom Toast

  On house made focaccia brandy cream

  CA$14.00

• Dark Matter St. Louis Ribs

  Slow roasted with candied bacon & BBQ sauce

  CA$28.00

• Seafood Fettuccine

  Sundried tomato roasted garlic cream finish

  CA$29.00

• Lobster Ravioli

  With a lemon cream finish

  CA$26.00

• Chicken Supreme

  With mango salsa & cilantro-lime yogurt

  CA$28.00

• Halibut

  With rustic chorizo hash & crispy shallots finished with a curry cream

  CA$32.00

• Seafood Paella

  Twist on tradition using saffron basmati rice, swimming sea scallops, prawns, mussels, clams & chorizo sausage

  CA$32.00

• Beef Tenderloin

  7oz Angus tenderloin with prawns finished with a wild mushroom demi

  CA$42.00

• Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower & Lentil Rice Bowl

  Tomato arugula salad & fried capers topped with spiced lime yogurt

  CA$24.00

• Dijon crusted sockeye Salmon

  Topped with arugula-radish slaw

  CA$29.00

• Butter Chicken

  Mildly spiced and slow roasted with Basmati rice & warm naan

  CA$24.00

• Grand Beef Burger

  House made ground chuck with fried prosciutto & brie

  CA$24.00

• Halibut fish & chips

  Tempura battered with crispy fries

  CA$24.00