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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.

Roast Chicken Breast 8 • Pulled Pork 7 • Bacon 3 • Edam Cheese 2.5 • Mango 1.5 • Gravy 3.5 • Buttered Bannock 1.5 • Gluten Free Bun 4 • Sauces 2 • House Spicy Fermented Ketchup 2
SUB: Chowder or Caesar or Yam Fries or Onion Rings 4

SUB: Poutine 6
SUB: 1/2 Fries – 1/2 Salad 2.5

BOWL OF FRIES (GF)  10
~ Served with Stickle sauce

CRISPY YAM FRIES {GF} 15
~ Served with Stickleback spicy mayo

CRISPY CALAMARI 22
Marinated deep-fried Humboldt squid garnished with banana peppers & lemon

STICKLEBACK POUTINE {GF} 17
Crispy fries, house-made gravy, cheese curds, cheddar cheese
& green onion
• Add Bacon 3
• Add Pulled Pork 7

CRISPY CHICKEN WINGS  22
{Ask your server about Gluten-Free options}
Dredged and fried until golden brown
Your choice of flavour:
• Honey Garlic • BBQ Sauce • Sweet Chilli Lime • Franks Red Hot • Spicy Maple • Blue Moon • Cajun • Lemon Pepper • Salt & Pepper • House tzatziki • Korean Bulgogi • Chef’s Sweet & Spicy Hot Sauce

CHEF’S HUMMUS
~ Ask your server for our current feature & pricing :)

‘SOUP OF THE DAY’ w/ BUTTERED BANNOCK
~ Ask your server for our current feature & pricing :)

SEA TO SEA CHOWDER (GF) – Bowl  21 / Cup  8
House-made with a mix of white fish, salmon, and baby shrimp, sautéed vegetables, potatoes & fresh herbs finished with cream
~ Served with garlic butter bannock

SPICY JERK TACOS {*GF Optional}
AHI TUNA POKE 23
ROASTED YAM & PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM 21
4 flour tortillas, house jerk-sauce, crema, mixed greens, diced mango, slaw, garnished with cilantro, diced onion, green apple
~ Served w/ lime & pickled onions

CAESAR SALAD  – Full  22 / Half  13
House-made garlic parmesan lemon dressing over crisp
romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons & crispy bacon
~ Served w/ buttered bannock

HARVEST GARDEN SALAD (GF) – Full  22 / Half  13
Artisan mixed greens, feta cheese, roasted candied sesame sunflower crunch, pickled onion, craisins, edamame beans, cucumber, diced mango & carrot
~ Served w/ buttered bannock, w/ your choice of:
• Wild blueberry, tarragon & white balsamic vinaigrette
• Stickleback zesty herb & lemon Italian dressing
• House Tzatziki
• Add Roasted Chicken 8
• Add Braised Pork 7

KIDS
Add kids drink: Pop or Juice 3

CHEESE BURGER {Chicken or Beef}  12
House-made patty, lettuce, tomato, and pickle.
~ Served with fries or carrot sticks

CHICKEN FINGERS  12
Crispy and delicious w/ plum sauce.
~ Served with fries or carrot sticks

GRILLED CHEESE  12
Buttery and brown w/ ketchup!
~ Served with fries or carrot sticks

DESSERt

~ Fantastic weekly specials, please ask your server ;)

BURGERS. WRAPS. BOWLS.

Roast Chicken Breast 8 • Pulled Pork 7 • Bacon 3 • Edam Cheese 2.5 • Mango 1.5 • Gravy 3.5 • Buttered Bannock 1.5 • Gluten Free Bun 4 • Sauces 2 •
House Spicy Fermented Ketchup 2
SUB: Chowder or Caesar or Yam Fries or Onion Rings 4

SUB: Poutine 6
SUB: 1/2 Fries – 1/2 Salad 2.5

CHEF’S SMASH BURGER {GF Optional} 26
Two house-made patties smashed on a pile of thinly sliced onions, roasted garlic caramelized onion aioli,
American cheese, pickle w/ BBQ pulled pork
~ w/ hand-cut Kennebec fries, soup or mixed green salad

CHEF’S SMASH BURGER {GF Optional} 26
Two house-made patties smashed crispy, topped with creamy peanut butter,
pickled jalapeno strawberry jam, bacon, mayo, and mixed cheese.
~ w/ hand-cut Kennebec fries, soup or mixed green salad

STICKLEBACK BURGER {GF Optional} 24
House-made patty, bacon, cheddar, roasted garlic caramelized onion aioli, mixed greens, tomato,
onion & pickle
~ w/ hand-cut Kennebec fries, soup or mixed green salad

HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN BURGER  24
Roast chicken breast, mango, Edam cheese, chipotle aioli, mixed greens, tomato, onion & jalapeno
~ w/ hand-cut Kennebec fries, soup or mixed green salad

STICKLEBACK SHAWARMA
PORTOBELLO 23 / ROAST CHICKEN 25 / 6oz STEAK 26

Wrapped in a roasted naan or flour tortilla, mixed greens, tomato, shaved white onion, pickled cabbage, feta cheese, house-made tzatziki & chef’s hot sauce
~ w/ hand-cut Kennebec fries, soup or mixed green salad

STICKLEBACK CHEESE STEAK 26
6oz shaved beef on a toasted roll, sautéed onions, pickled banana peppers, house-made cheese wiz, Edam cheese
~ w/ hand-cut Kennebec fries, soup or mixed green salad

ROASTED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM BRIOCHE 22
Mixed greens, tomato, onion, house pickled cabbage, roasted yam, diced green apple, tzatziki, and feta cheese
~ w/ hand-cut Kennebec fries, soup or mixed green salad

FISH & CHIPS – 1pc  20 / 2pc  25
6oz cod fillets fried golden, served with tartar sauce, crisp fries, house-made crisp coleslaw & fresh lemon
~ w/ hand-cut Kennebec fries, house slaw, and fresh lemon

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

SALMON SANDWICH 24
Pan seared salmon fillet, Avocado, roasted garlic caramelized onion aioli, mixed greens, tomato, shaved onion, pickled jalapeno strawberry jam

CARNITAS BURRITO BOWL 25
Slow braised pork, mixed greens, sweet pepper lime rice, crema, chipotle corn salsa, crispy tortilla chips, diced tomato, shredded cheese, diced mango, pickled jalapeño, green onion and cilantro

KOREAN GRILLED CHEESE 25
Toasted bread, 6oz Bulgogi sautéed steak, house-made kimchi & melted Edam cheese with house-made spicy fermented ketchup
~ w/ hand-cut Kennebec fries, soup or mixed green salad

FORAGE BOWL {GF/ VEGAN} 24
Portobello mushrooms, mixed greens, lemon quinoa, pickled cabbage, diced green apple, roasted yam, tomato, carrot, edamame beans, sunflower seeds & dried cranberries
Served w/ your choice of:
• Wild blueberry, tarragon & white balsamic vinaigrette
• Charred ginger pineapple lime vinaigrette
• White balsamic, lemon & basil vinaigrette

MUSSELS AND FRITES {1 POUND}
Ask about our current creation & pricing ;)
~ Add bannock for $1.5

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
• House Spicy Fermented Ketchup $2
• Single Buttered Waffle w/ Maple Syrup 4
• Extra Egg 2 • Toast 3

2 EGG BREAKFAST 16
2 eggs any style, choice of bacon or house-made fennel caramelized onion mild chorizo patty, spiced crispy hash browns &white or multigrain toast

BREAKFAST BRIOCHE BUN 16
House Fennel caramelized onion mild chorizo patty or bacon on a fried egg, spicy fermented ketchup, chipotle aioli, mixed greens, tomato, cheddar cheese & pickled onions
~ Served w/ crispy spiced hash browns

PORK SCRAMBLE 23
Three eggs, 5 cheese blend, braised BBQ pork, sweet peppers, white onion & pickled jalapeno served on a pile of spiced hashbrowns topped with smoky chipotle fire roasted tomato corn salsa, house crema & green onion

BREAKFAST CRUNCH WRAP 24
Flour tortilla, three fried eggs, bacon, cheddar, chipotle tomato corn salsa, house crema, cilantro & pickled onions w/ blue corn tortillas
~ Served w/ crispy spiced hash browns

SWEET LOADED WAFFLES 20
Toasted buttered waffles, wild blueberry compote, dried cranberries, diced mango, whipped cream, and roasted candied sunflower sesame seed clusters served w/ maple syrup

THE LOADED CAESAR 28
• Bacon, egg & cheese Brioche Breakfast Sandwich
• Buttered Waffle
• Hash Browns
stacked tall above our delicious Stickleback Caesar (1oz Vodka ), garnished with lime and spicy pickled beans!

STICKLEBACK YOGURT BOWL {*GF/VEGAN} 20
Maple-scented vegan yogurt topped with mango, blueberry compote, roasted candied sesame sunflower clusters, dried cranberry, diced Granny Smith apple & lemon-scented quinoa

EGGS BENNY 24
2 poached eggs on toasted English muffins with house-made Hollandaise sauce
~ Served w/ crispy herb hash browns

 ~ MEAT: Braised BBQ pork, edam cheese, diced tomato, banana peppers, and crispy onion rings, topped with poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, green onion & Chef’s hot sauce

~ VEGGIE: Mixed greens, smoky chipotle fire-roasted tomato corn salsa, topped with hollandaise sauce, pickled cabbage, green onion, and feta cheese

KIDS BRUNCH
Add kid-size drink for pop or juice 3

AWESOME-WAFFLE 12
Toasted waffles topped w/ butter
~ Served w/ maple syrup & bacon

BREAKFAST SANDWICH 12
Egg, bacon & cheese on anEnglish 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

FIND US

5449 Sooke Road Sooke, BC V9Z 0C8

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WE'RE OPEN...

Monday
11:00am ~ 7:00pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:00am ~ 4:00pm
Thursday
11:00am ~ 4:00pm
Friday
11:00am ~ 8:00pm
Saturday
11:00am ~ 8:00pm
Sunday
11:00am ~ 7:00pm
778-425-4499