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Just a short, scenic drive from Victoria and 5 minutes before downtown Sooke, Stickleback West Coast Eatery is situated on beautiful Cooper’s Cove – right beside Rush Kayak Adventures & West Coast Adventure College. We are true West Coast, with a natural cedar bar, a stunning mural of Sombrio Beach and the best patio on lower Vancouver Island. Great food at real prices — come for a paddle and burger and see for yourself, this is West Coast livin’!

Stickleback was conceived from a love of the West Coast and our incredible natural surroundings. With a natural cedar bar, a life-sized mural of Sombrio Beach and rumoured as the most beautiful patio on lower Vancouver Island, with stunning views and wildlife.

Stickleback’s menu has a variety of choices from our HOUSE made burgers & Fries, wraps, pastas to some of our signature dishes like Baby Back Ribs & our locals favourite: Sunshine Halibut.

Next door to Rush Adventures allowsus offer our unique kayak+burger+beer specials through out the summer! So come relax & spoil yourself on our amazing patio & reconfirm why we live in the most beautiful place in Canada!

Due to capacity restraints, we ask that you please keep your stay to a maximum of 90 mins, to allow others to be seated! Thank you for your understanding :)

StARtERS. Soups. Salads.

SUB: Gluten Free Bread For Fried Banncok ~ No Charge

FRIED BANNOCK BREAD 1 PIECE 2 / 3 PIECES 5
Add Spicy Strawberry Jam 2

HOUSE CUT FRIES {GF}  SIDE 5.5 / BOWL 10
~ Served with Stickle sauce / Add Gravy 3.5

WAFFLE CUT YAM FRIES {GF/DF} SIDE 8 / BOWL 15
~ Served w/ Chipotle aioli

STICKLEBACK POUTINE {GF} SIDE 9 / BOWL 17
House-cut fries, house-made gravy, classic cheese curds topped w/ green onion
Add:
• Bacon 3
• Braised Pork 7
• Extra Cheese 2
• House-made Chorizo Patty 7
• Extra Gravy 2

CHEF’S DAILY SOUP w/ BANNOCK – CUP 8 / BOWL 18
House-made, rotating, and served hot, w/ fried bannock
~ Ask your server for our current feature :)

CRISPY CALAMARI {DF} 22
Marinated squid & banana peppers, deep fried, topped with julienne red onion & lemon wedge
~ Served with sweet chili sauce

CRISPY CHICKEN WINGS {DF}  22
{Ask your server about Gluten-Free options}
Dredged and fried until golden brown

Your choice of flavour:
~ SAUCY:
• Honey Garlic • BBQ Sauce • Sweet Chilli Lime • Franks Red Hot • Spicy Maple • Blue Moon • Chef’s Sweet & Spicy Hot Sauce
• Korean Bulgogi
~ DRY RUB:
• Cajun • Lemon Pepper • Salt & Pepper • Mexi

TACO PLATTER {*GF Optional}
VEG PAKORA 21 / PRAWNS 23 / BRAISED PORK 23
4 corn tortillas, sweet pepper pineapple salsa, Chef’s sweet & spicy hot sauce, crema drizzle, topped w/ cilantro
~ Served w/ fresh lime wedge

SEA TO SEA CHOWDER {GF} – CUP  9 / BOWL  21
House-made with a mix of white fish, clams, salmon, baby shrimp, sautéed vegetables, potatoes & fresh herbs, topped with green onion & finished with cream
~ Served w/ fried bannock

CAESAR SALAD  – SIDE 7 / HALF 13
House-made garlic lemon dressing over crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons & crunchy bacon
~ Served w/ fried bannock & lemon wedge
Add:
• Crispy Tofu 5
• Prawns 6
• Chicken 8
• Salmon 10

HARVEST GARDEN SALAD {GF} – SIDE 7 / HALF 13
Artisan greens, carrot, tomatoes, pineapple, pickled onions, sesame sunflower brittle, dried cranberries, feta cheese
~ Served w/ fried bannock, w/ your choice of:
• Wild Blueberry Vinaigrette
• Lemon & Basil Vinaigrette
• Mediterranean Dijon & Garlic Vinaigrette
• Ranch Dressing
• Blue Cheese Dressing
Add:
• Crispy Tofu 5
• Prawns 6
• Chicken 8
• Salmon 10

KIDS MEALS

~ Served with fries ~ or ~ veggy sticks & ranch
~ choice of Pop or Juice

CHEESE BURGER 14
Greens, tomato, pickle, and ketchup.

CHICKEN BURGER  14
Greens, tomato, mayo.

CHICKEN FINGERS  14
w/ plum sauce

FISH STICKS  14
~ 2 battered fish sticks w/ tartar sauce

DESSERt

~ Fantastic weekly specials, please ask your server ;)

BURGERS. WRAPS. BOWLS.

SUB: Chowder, Caesar or Yam Fries +4
SUB: Poutine +4
SUB: 1/2 Fries – 1/2 Salad +2.5
SUB: Gluten Free Bun +2
SUB: Gluten Free Bread For Fried Banncok ~ No Charge

SMASH BURGER {GF Optional} 26
Two house-made patties smashed thin and crispy, served on a buttered Portofino brioche bun
~Served w/ house-cut fries, soup or mixed green salad with your choice of:

CLASSIC
~ Smashed with caramelized onions, pickles, Stickle sauce, ribbon cheese
STICKLEBACK
~ Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, Stickle sauce, cheddar cheese & bacon
PB & J
~ Smooth peanut butter, spicy strawberry jam, mayo, ribbon cheese & bacon

SPICY JAM GLAZED SALMON BURGER {DF} 24
Sockeye fillet glazed with spicy strawberry jam, avocado, mixed greens, tomato, red onions & Stickle sauce
~ Served w/ house-cut fries, soup or mixed green salad

HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN BURGER  24
Seared chicken breast smothered in honey garlic sauce, mixed greens, tomato, jalapeno, sweet pepper pineapple salsa, chipotle aioli, feta cheese
~ Served w/ house-cut fries, soup or mixed green salad
Make it a double! Add Seared Chicken Breast 7

WEST COAST SHAWARMA
VEG PAKORA 23 / CHICKEN 25
Wrapped in a buttered naan or flour tortilla, mixed greens, tomato, pickled onions, pickled cabbage, toum sauce, feta cheese, Chef’s sweet & spicy hot sauce
~ Served w/ hand-cut fries, soup or mixed green salad

CRISPY FISH & CHIPS – 1pc  20 / 2pc  25
Battered fish fried golden atop a bed of house-cut fries w/ crisp coleslaw, lemon wedge
~ Served w/ house-made tartar sauce

PEANUT NOODLE BOWL {GF} TOFU 22 / CHICKEN 24
Rice noodles tossed w/ sautéed mixed vegetables, house-made gluten-free peanut sauce, pea shoots garnished w/ crushed roasted peanuts, chopped cilantro & fresh lime wedge
Choose a spice level: Mild, Medium, or Spicy

ENTRÉE CAESAR SALAD 22
House-made garlic lemon dressing over crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons & crunchy bacon
~ Served w/ fried bannock & lemon wedge
Add:
• Crispy Tofu 5
• Prawns 6
• Chicken 8
• Salmon 10

ENTRÉE HARVEST GARDEN SALAD {GF}  22
Artisan greens, carrot, tomatoes, pineapple, pickled onions, sesame sunflower brittle, dried cranberries, feta cheese
~ Served w/ fried bannock, w/ your choice of:
• Wild Blueberry Vinaigrette
• Lemon & Basil Vinaigrette
• Mediterranean Dijon & Garlic Vinaigrette
• Ranch Dressing
• Blue Cheese Dressing
Add:
• Crispy Tofu 5
• Prawns 6
• Chicken 8
• Salmon 10

Due to capacity restraints, we ask that you please keep your stay to a maximum of 90 mins, to allow others to be seated! Thank you for your understanding :)

SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00-1:00

• 2 x Bacon 5 • 2 x Mild Chorizo Patty 5
• Gluten Free Bun 2 • Spiced Hash Browns 4 • House Spicy Fermented Ketchup 2

2 EGG BREAKFAST {*GF OPTIONAL} 16
2 eggs any style, choice of bacon or house-made chorizo patty & white, multigrain or gluten-free toast
~ Served w/ spiced hash browns

STACKED BRIOCHE BUN{*GF OPTIONAL} 16
Fried egg, bacon or house-made chorizo patty, mixed greens, tomato, pickled onions, chipotle aioli, house spicy fermented ketchup, cheddar cheese on a buttered Portofino brioche bun
~ Served w/ spiced hash browns

STICKLEBACK SCRAMBLE (GF) – BRAISED PORK 24
Braised pork, 3 eggs, sweet pepper pineapple salsa, jalapenos, feta cheese
~ Served on a pile of spiced hash browns topped with black bean corn salsa, house crema & green onion

STICKLEBACK SCRAMBLE (GF}- TOFU {VEGAN} 23
Tofu, sweet pepper pineapple salsa, jalapenos, julienne red onion
~ Served on a pile of spiced hash browns topped with black bean corn salsa & green onion

CRUNCH WRAP 24
Flour tortilla, 3 fried eggs, pickled red onions, crispy tortilla chips, cilantro, black bean corn salsa, crema, bacon & cheddar cheese
~ Served w/ spiced hash browns

BELGIAN WAFFLE FLIGHT 22
3 x Buttered Belgian waffles done three ways,
• Blueberry compote
• Whipped cream and cinnamon
• Sesame sunflower brittle & sweet pepper pineapple salsa
~ Served w/ maple syrup

THE LOADED CAESAR 28
• Breakfast Sandwich {Bacon, egg & cheese}
• Belgian Waffle
• Spiced Hash Browns
Stacked tall above our delicious Stickleback Caesar
garnished with lime & spicy pickled beans

EGGS BENNY 22
2 poached eggs on toasted English muffin with house-made Hollandaise sauce
~ Served w/ spiced hash browns

 ~ MEAT: Braised pork, diced tomato, banana peppers topped with green onion & Chef’s sweet & spicy hot sauce

~ VEGGIE: Mixed greens, black bean corn salsa, topped with pickled cabbage & green onion

KIDS BRUNCH

~Searved w/ apple or orange juice

AWESOME-WAFFLES 14
2 x Buttered Belgian waffles, bacon or house-made chorizo patty
~ Served w/ maple syrup

BREAKFAST SANDWICH 14
Egg, bacon or house-made chorizo patty & cheddar cheese on an English muffin
~ Served w/ hash browns

Due to capacity restraints, we ask that you please keep your stay to a maximum of 90 mins, to allow others to be seated! Thank you for your understanding :)

ICE COLD BEERS ON tAP

SLEEVES {13oz} 8 • PINTS {19oz} 9 • PITCHERS {60oz} 26

LOCAL BREWERIES
A selection of local brews ~ Ask your server!
• BAD DOG BREWING
• SOOKE BREWERY
• SOOKE OCEANSIDE BREWERY

VICTORIA BREWERIES
• PHILLIPS BREWING
• VANCOUVER ISLAND BREWING

BEER FLIGHTS {16oz} 14
A selection of rotating local brews!

ICE COLD CIDERS ON tAP

1/2 PINT {10oz} 13 • FLIGHTS {12oz} 15
Four seasonal offerings from the amazing local
Vancouver Island SEA CIDERY! {6-12.5%}

WINE

HOUSE WHITE
5oz – 9 • 9oz – 16
1/2 Ltr – 21

HOUSE RED
5oz – 9 • 9oz – 16
1/2 Ltr – 21

COCKTAILS

{SHERINGHAM DISTILLERY ~ VODKA / GIN + 3 per oz}

STICKLEBACK CAESAR 1oz  12 / 2oz  14
Smirnoff vodka, clamato, Worcestershire, Tabasco, house-made salt rimmer, garnished with spicy beans, and a fresh lime wedge

SOOKE & STORMY 1.5oz  13
Dark Rum, 5 ounces of ginger beer with a splash of lime juice and a fresh lime wedge

SOOKE SUNSET 1oz  12
Smirnoff vodka, Peach Schnapps, orange juice, cranberry juice, sprite, and a lime wedge

CLASSIC MARGARITA {on the rocks} 1.5oz 13
Tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, and a salted rim

FEATURED MARGARITA
~ Ask your server for our details & pricing :)

MARTINIS

{SHERINGHAM DISTILLERY ~ VODKA / GIN + 3 per oz}

PURPLE STARFISH  2oz 15
Smirnoff vodka, Raspberry Sourpuss, Bols Blue Curacao, cranberry, and a lime juice

THE COVE  2oz 15
Bombay gin, Soho lychee, lemonade, and a lemon wedge

DIRTY CHIA MARTINI  2oz 15
Vodka, Baileys, chai tea, and espresso

ALCOHOL BEVERAGES

LONETREE CIDERS (GF) 8
~ Ask your server for flavours

WHISTLER BREWING COMPANY 8
• Forager Lager {GF}
• Forager Pale Ale {GF}

LUCKY LAGER 7

CORONA 8

MOCKTAILS

HIBISCUS KISS 8
House-brewed hibiscus tea with a splash of pineapple juice and soda

THE GOLDEN HOUR 8
Orange juice and cranberry juice topped with Sprite

COCONUT BASIL MOJITO 8
House-made green tea, basil, and coconut syrup, shaken on ice with fresh basil leaves and lime juice, topped with ginger beer

VIRGIN CAESAR 8
A Stickleback Caesar without the alcohol

NON-ALCOHOL BEVERAGES

*POPS 4
Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Root Beer, Iced Tea, Sprite

JUICE 5.5
Apple, Orange, Cranberry, Pineapple

SAN PELLEGRINO
Sparkling Water Bottle 5.5
Limonata Can 4.5

VIRGIN CAESAR 7

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER 7

ICED LOCAL COFFEE 6

LOCAL COFFEE 5.5
Stick in the Mud “Swallow” dark roast
Stick in the Mud “Ripple” Decaf

TEA 4.5
Orange Pekoe, Peppermint, Green, Chamomile, Earl Grey, English Breakfast

HOT CHOCOLATE 5.5
With Whipped Cream!

~ We are unable to accept reservations at this time.
Please come join us and we’ll do our best to get you seated ASAP!
As it can get very busy, your patience is very appreciated :) ~



Call 778-425-4499 or Email: info@sticklebackeatery.com

CONTACT US

Phone: 778-425-4499
Email: info@sticklebackeatery.com

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5449 Sooke Road Sooke, BC V9Z 0C8

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WE'RE OPEN...

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12:00pm ~ 7:00pm
Thursday
12:00pm ~ 7:00pm
Friday
12:00pm ~ 8:00pm
Saturday
12:00pm ~ 8:00pm
Sunday
11:00am ~ 7:00pm
778-425-4499