Water Street Cafe
Water St. Cafe
DAILY MENU
Thank you for your interest in joining us here at your Water St. Cafe and the 2nd Floor Gastown.
We are proud to partner with local suppliers to bring our Italian-inspired West Coast menu. Support local!
The menu is available Monday to Friday 11 am to 9 pm in our main dining room and during our Live Music performances on the 2nd Floor Gastown.
15% off all TAKE OUT ORDERS - orders online, over the phone, or at our take-out window 7 days a week!
APPETIZERS
APPETIZERS
great to share!
MAPLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
9.75
roasted butternut squash bisque, Canadian maple syrup, fresh basil
WEST COAST CRAB CAKES
16.50
a Water St. Cafe tradition-Pacific rock crab, baby shrimp, panko breading, saffron aioli
MEATBALLS
15.75
handmade pork, beef, and veal meatballs, rich tomato sauce, fresh basil, cracked pepper
AVOCADO TOAST
13.75
avocado and red bell pepper mash, heirloom tomatoes, white balsamic, grilled sourdough
MEZZE PLATTER
19.75
Hummus & olives, house cured pickles, fresh basil pesto, truffle goat cheese, cruditΓ©, grilled naan Bread
SALMON TARTAR
15.75
smoked & raw BC salmon, cucumber, dill, shallot, sesame, avocado, ponzu reduction
BISON CARPACCIO
16.75
Albertan Bison, pink peppercorn, shaved parmesan, truffle aioli, greens, crispy capers
CALAMARI FRITTI
14.50
fried peppers, red onion, lemon pepper, garlic aioli
WARM OLIVES
9.00
Marinated olive blend, grilled naan bread
CHICKPEA HUMMUS
9.00
House-made roasted garlic chickpea hummus, sesame, EVOO, grilled naan bread
HUMMUS & OLIVES
14.75
House-made roasted garlic hummus, warm olives, grilled naan bread
BURRATA
soft, creamy, "buttery" italian tradition...a must try!
BURRATA CAPRESE
18.00
Heirloom & Roma tomato, basil, salsa verde, white balsamic glaze, sun dried tomato pesto, himalayan pink salt
BURRATA & BEETS
18.00
Slow cooked beets, beet puree, cucumbers, orange, organic greens, balsamic glaze
BURRATA TABBOULEH
18.00
Farro tabbouleh, hummus, chickpea, heirloom tomato, cucumber, roasted pistachios, lemon honey dressing
SALADS
get your greens.
CAESAR SALAD
12.25
heart of romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, crispy capers, rosemary bread crumbs, house-made dressing
BIG SALAD
18.75
Half avocado, hardboiled egg, toasted pumpkin seeds, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, edamame beans, roasted bell peppers, organic spring mixed greens, side sherry vinaigrette
CALAMARI CAESAR
21.75
our classic Caesar salad topped with calamari fritti
HOUSE SPECIALTY GNOCCHI
little pillows of love, made in-house daily
MUSHROOM GNOCCHI
23.75
The OG, mushrooms, truffle butter, chevre
SEAFOOD GNOCCHI
28.75
tiger prawns, baby scallops, dill cream sauce
POMODORO GNOCCHI
20.75
grilled vegetable pomodoro, tomato
MEATBALL & GNOCCHI
26.25
handmade pork, beef, and veal meatballs, rich tomato sauce, fresh basil, cracked pepper
PASTA
32 years of pasta perfection listed below
SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE
28.50
1 pound of manila clams, garlic, shallots, white wine, heirloom tomato, fresh herbs
MEATBALLS & PAPPARDELLE
26.25
handmade pork, beef, and veal meatballs, rich tomato sauce, parmesan, fresh basil, cracked pepper
RIGATONI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
23.75
classic Italian sausage, roasted fennel, plum tomato, cracked chillies
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
22.25
Gunaciale, free run egg yolks, parmesan, scallions
PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE
21.75
Classic beef, veal and pork sauce, roma tomato, fresh herbs
ORECCHIETTE PESTO
20.75
broccoli-basil pesto, roasted garlic, pistachios, asiago
HANDHELDS
no cutlery needed - served 11am to 5pm daily
SALMON BURGER
17.75
fire-grilled BC salmon filet, grilled brioche bun, baby greens, onions, tomato, house-made tartar sauce, frites
BEEF BURGER
17.75
AAA beef, grilled brioche bun, baby greens, Swiss cheese, tomato, garlic aioli, frites
CHICKEN BURGER
17.25
brined chicken thigh, grilled brioche bun, chickpea hummus, brie, sundried tomato pesto, tomato, garlic aioli, frites
GRILLED VEGGIE BURGER
17.75
house-made white bean veggie patty, Swiss cheese, garlic mayo, basil pesto, tomato, baby greens, taro chips, frites
MAIN EVENT
thank you chef & team
GRILLED WILD B.C. SALMON
29.75
fire-grilled wild BC salmon, balsamic and honey pickled blueberries, seasonal vegetables, crispy potatoes
BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS
32.50
72hr braised PEI beef short rib, hoisin braised, candied garlic vinaigrette, seasonal vegetables, crispy potatoes
CURRIED LAMB SHANK
29.75
Slow Braised baby lamb shank, house blended curry, mango chutney, farro tabbouleh, herb crushed potato
NEW YORK STEAK
31.75
8 oz. AAA Canadian striploin, salsa verde, cajun fries
EGGPLANT INVOLTINI
22.75
Roasted eggplant slices, lemon ricotta, parmesan, basil, roasted garlic tomato sauce, rosemary panko, salsa verde
END GAME - DESSERTS
house-made creations
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
9.00
cherry compote, raspberry coulis
AFFOGATO
9.00
vanilla bean gelato, JJ Bean espresso, almond biscotti
LEMON TART
9.00
lemon curd, graham cracker crust, apricot glaze, Itaian meringue, raspberry coulis
TIRAMISU
9.00
classic Italian dessert, chocolate, mascarpone, cream, Kahlua, Marsala
SORBET TERRINE
9.00
seasonal sorbet flavors, raspberry gel, candied walnuts
We look forward to hosting you!
Vegan
Vegetarian
Open for in-room dining, patio dining, delivery and take out and Live Music 7 days a week!
Sunday to Thursday 11am to 9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am to 10pm
Brunch served 11am to 3pm daily!
Live Music on the 2nd Floor Gastown 7 days a week 7pm to 9pm
Live Music on our patio 3pm to 6pm daily
Happy Hour 7 days a week 3pm to 5:30pm
* Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice and are displayed for informational purposes only.
