| Cuisine type | Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service | |
| Price range | CAN$31 to CAN$50 | |
| Neighborhood | James Bay |
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| Cuisines | Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Northwest, Seafood |
| Dining style | Casual Elegant |
| Phone number | +1 250 480 1999 |
| Website | www.bluecrab.ca |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Payment options | AMEX, MasterCard, Visa |
| Executive chef | Greg Goodine |
| Location | 146 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1V4 |
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| Hillside, Pinot Gris, Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 45.00 | |
| Gabbiano Promessa, Pinot Grigio, IGT | C$ 49.00 | |
| Spierhead, Pinot Gris, Kelowna, BC | C$ 49.00 | |
| Castleforte, Pinot Grigio, DOC | C$ 55.00 | |
| Laughing Stock, Pinot Gris, Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 55.00 | |
| Burrowing Owl, Pinot Gris, Oliver, BC | C$ 55.00 | |
| Kettle Valley, Pinot Gris, Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 58.00 | |
| Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio, DOC | C$ 58.00 | |
| Alois Lageder, Pinot Grigio, IGT | C$ 62.00 |
| Deinhard, Riesling, Mosel Valley, DEU | C$ 39.00 | |
| Gray Monk, Riesling, Kelowna, BC | C$ 49.00 | |
| Crowsnest, Riesling, Similkameen Valley, BC | C$ 55.00 | |
| Tantalus, 'Old Vines' Riesling, Kelowna, BC | C$ 65.00 |
| Calona, Unoaked Chardonnay, Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 45.00 | |
| Joie Farm, Unoaked Chardonnay, Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 52.00 | |
| Burrowing Owl, Chardonnay, Oliver, BC | C$ 55.00 | |
| Upper Bench, Chardonnay, Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 62.00 | |
| Little Engine, Chardonnay, Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 68.00 | |
| Cannonball, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA | C$ 79.00 | |
| Jean-marc Brocard, Premier Cru Chablis, Burgundy, FR | C$ 98.00 | |
| Cakebread, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA | C$ 119.00 |
| Dirty Laundry, Gewurztraminer, Summerland, BC | C$ 45.00 | |
| Thornhaven, Gewurztraminer, Summerland, BC | C$ 52.00 | |
| Pfaffenheim, Gewurztraminer, Alsace, FR | C$ 59.00 |
| Mission Hill, Estate Sauvignon Blanc, West Kelowna, BC | C$ 45.00 | |
| Blue Mountain, Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Falls, BC | C$ 49.00 | |
| Riverlore, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ | C$ 55.00 | |
| Lake Breeze, Sauvignon Blanc, Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 55.00 | |
| Wairau River, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ - 95 pts. Decanter | C$ 58.00 | |
| LA Frenz, Sauvignon Blanc, Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 58.00 |
| Dirty Laundry | 'Hush' Rosé | Summerland, BC | C$ 45.00 | |
| Marichel | Rosé | Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 55.00 |
| Villa Sandi, Prosecco, IT | C$ 49.00 | |
| Lamarca, Prosecco, IT | C$ 55.00 | |
| Summerhill, 'Cipes' Brut, BC | C$ 58.00 | |
| Blue Mountain, Brut, BC | C$ 65.00 | |
| Piper-Heidsieck, Brut, FR | C$ 125.00 | |
| Veuve Clicquot, Brut, FR | C$ 139.00 | |
| Pol Roger, Vintage 2004, FR | C$ 295.00 | |
| Dom Perignon, 2006, FR | C$ 395.00 |
| Conviction, Sovereign Opal, Okanagan, BC | C$ 45.00 | Totally unique, made-in-BC varietal; light with spicy hints, citrus & apple, it is a great sipper or with west coast cuisine |
| Summerhill, Ehrenfelser, Kelowna, BC | C$ 45.00 | Luxurious & delicious; BC stone fruits, with undertones of tropical fruits. This rare grape variety thrives in the Okanagan! |
| LA Frenz, 'La Vita Pazza', Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 45.00 | Easy-drinking blend of muscat & riesling; fresh patio sipper bursting with nectarines, mango & citrus |
| Joie Farm, Muscat, Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 55.00 | Dry, crisp Muscat with pure floral & peachy aromatics |
| Lake Breeze, 'Spice Jar', Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 55.00 | Gewürztraminer, Ehrenfelser, Viognier, Schönberger blend; aromatic & spicy grapes perfect for hot summer days |
| Le Vieux Pin, 'Petit Blanc', Oliver, BC | C$ 58.00 | Graceful blend of Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Roussanne; citrus & gooseberry with a touch of orchard & tropical fruits |
| Marichel, 'Reserve' Viognier, Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 65.00 | Elegant & complex in the Old World style |
| Mission Hill, Pinot Noir, Kelowna, BC | C$ 49.00 | |
| Quail's Gate, Pinot Noir, Kelowna, BC | C$ 55.00 | |
| Kettle Valley, Pinot Noir, Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 58.00 | |
| Blue Mountain, Pinot Noir, Okanagan Falls, BC | C$ 68.00 | |
| Meiomi, Pinot Noir, Coastal California, US | C$ 72.00 | |
| Laughing Stock, Pinot Noir, Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 78.00 | |
| Little Engine, Pinot Noir, Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 85.00 | |
| LA Frenz, 'Reserve' Pinot Noir, Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 89.00 |
| Mancura, Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley, Chile | C$ 39.00 | |
| Red Rooster, Cabernet/Merlot, Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 45.00 | |
| Perseus, Cabernet/Merlot, Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 45.00 | |
| Sterling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA | C$ 55.00 | |
| Upper Bench, Cabernet Franc, Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 68.00 | |
| Edge, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA | C$ 89.00 | |
| Beringer, 'Knights Valley', Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA | C$ 109.00 | |
| 2003 Chateau St Jean, 'Cing Cepages', Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, CA | C$ 185.00 |
| Sandhill, Merlot, Oliver, BC | C$ 45.00 | |
| Robin Ridge, Merlot, Similkameen Valley, BC | C$ 49.00 | |
| Summerhill, Organic Merlot, Kelowna, BC | C$ 55.00 | |
| Burrowing Owl, Merlot, Oliver, BC | C$ 65.00 | |
| Rollingdale, 'La Droite' Merlot, Kelowna, BC | C$ 72.00 | |
| Stag's Leap, Merlot, Napa Valley, CA, - 92 pts. Wine Advocate | C$ 85.00 |
| Santa julia, Malbec Mendoza, ARG | C$ 49.00 | |
| Claroscuro, Malbec Uco Valley, ARG | C$ 52.00 | |
| Paz, Malbec Pedernal Valley, ARG | C$ 58.00 | |
| Catena, 'High Mountain' Malbec, Mendoza, ARG | C$ 65.00 |
| Marichel, 'Lone Wolf' Syrah-Viognier, Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 55.00 | |
| Dirty Laundry, 'Kay' Syrah, Summerland, BC | C$ 58.00 | Gold - All Canadian Wine Champion |
| Sandhill, Syrah, Oliver, BC | C$ 65.00 | |
| Burrowing Owl, Syrah, Oliver, BC | C$ 72.00 | |
| Le Vieux Pin, Syrah, Oliver, BC | C$ 75.00 | |
| Langmeil Barossa, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, AUS | C$ 79.00 | |
| 2003 Penfolds Rwt, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, AUS | C$ 249.00 |
| Lake Breeze | Meritage | Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 49.00 | |
| Tormaresca | Neprica Rosso, IGT | C$ 49.00 | |
| Robin Ridge | Meritage | Similkameen Valley, BC | C$ 55.00 | |
| Amano | Primitivo IGT (aka Zinfandel) | C$ 55.00 | |
| Osoyoos Larose | Meritage | Osoyoos, BC | C$ 65.00 | |
| Ricasoli Brolio | Chianti Classico DOCG | C$ 75.00 | |
| Marques de Riscal | Rioja Reserva | C$ 68.00 | |
| Allegrini | 'Palazzo della Torre' 78 Ripasso Valpolicella IGT, - 93 pts. James Suckling | C$ 78.00 | |
| Laughing Stock | 'Portfolio', Meritage | Naramata Bench, BC | C$ 98.00 | |
| Black Hills | 'Nota Bene', Meritage | Black Sage Bench, BC | C$ 119.00 | |
| Tommasi | Amarone Classico, DOCG - 93 pts. James Suckling | C$ 129.00 | |
| Chateauneuf-du-Pape | Chateau de la Gardine, FR | C$ 135.00 |
| 2004 Chateau Duhart-Milon, Grand Cru Pauillac | C$ 145.00 | |
| 2004 Chateau Leoville Poyferre, 2nd Grand Cru St. Julien | C$ 155.00 | |
| 2005 Chateau Haut-Marbuzet, St. Estephe | C$ 165.00 | |
| 2005 Chateau Belair, Premier Grand Cru St.Emilion | C$ 175.00 | |
| 2005 Chateau Magdelaine, Premier Grand Cru St. Emilion | C$ 195.00 | |
| 2004 Chateau Giscours Margaux, Grand Cru St. Emilion | C$ 195.00 | |
| 2005 Chateau La Tour Haut-Brion, Cru Classe Pessac-Leognan | C$ 225.00 | |
| 2005 Chateau Latour, Les Forts de la Tour Paulliac | C$ 325.00 | |
| 2005 Chateau Pichon Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande Paulliac, Grand Cru Classe | C$ 349.00 | 95 pts |
| Kids Burger | Organic chicken or 100% ground chuck beef burger with ketchup and mayo | |
| Classic Grilled Cheese | on white or multigrain bread with Canadian cheddar | |
| Chicken Strips | 3 crispy chicken strips with choice of dipping sauce | |
| Fish & Chips | 1 piece of cod served with fries & tartar sauce | |
| Grilled Chicken | Organic chicken breast served with seasonal veggies & roasted potatoes (served with fries or salad before 5pm) |
| Seared Scallops | C$ 26.00 | pan seared atlantic scallops, pork rillettes croquette, braised cabbage, lardo almond vinaigrette |
| Wild Prawn & Crab Cocktail | C$ 19.00 | poached wild prawns, fresh crab remoulade, butter lettuce & radicchio salad, horseradish aioli |
| Fresh Oysters | C$ 16.00 | half dozen of chef's choice pacific oysters, fresh lemon, grated horseradish, house mignonette |
| Signature Crab Cakes | C$ 19.00 | napa cabbage & fennel slaw, chili aioli |
| Salt Spring Island Mussels | C$ 18.00 | local mussels, dry Spanish chorizo, heirloom tomatoes, dry vermouth, garlic rouille, grilled ba- guette (gluten free without bread) |
| Manhattan Fish Chowder | C$ 12.00 | pacific white fish, prawns, potatoes in a tomato base with garlic crouton (gluten free without crouton) |
| Signature Clam Chowder | C$ 12.00 | new england style with fresh clams, potato, leeks, bacon |
| Caesar Salad | C$ 12.00 | romaine, shaved grana padano, house crouton, bacon lardons (gluten free without crouton) |
| Organic Greens | C$ 12.00 | local greens, crumbled chevre, mixed berry, toasted almond, champagne dijon vinaigrette |
| Scallops & Prawns | C$ 38.00 | seared atlantic scallops, wild pacific prawns, celeriac parsnip purée, edamame ragout, lemon butter, roasted corn & pancetta |
| New York Steak | C$ 42.00 | grilled 9oz NY Striploin, chive aligot potato, roasted wild mushrooms, wilted spinach, classic green peppercorn sauce |
| Sockeye Salmon | C$ 30.00 | oceanwise sockeye salmon, wild rice & smoky bacon risotto, local market vegetables |
| Fraser Valley Duck Confit | C$ 28.00 | crispy duck leg confit, summer pea & toasted almond farro salad, wild radish slaw |
| Wild Prawn Pasta | C$ 26.00 | wild pacific prawns, heirloom tomatoes, asparagus, basil, mozzarella di buffala, light tomato sauce tossed with Garganelli pasta |
| Local Rock Cod | C$ 39.00 | line caught crusted rock cod with wild pacific prawns provencal, herb fingerling potato lyonnaise |
| NY Striploin & Lobster | C$ 60.00 | grilled 9oz NY Strip with butter poached lobster tail, chive aligot potato, café de Paris butter, asparagus |
| Filet & Lobster | C$ 65.00 | grilled 6oz tenderloin with butter poached lobster tail, chive aligot potato, café de Paris butter, asparagus |
| Snow Crab | C$ 40.00 | alaskan snow crab, drawn butter, lemon, herb roasted fingerling potatoes, local market vegetables |
| Dungeness Crab | C$ 50.00 | local dungeness crab, drawn butter, lemon, herb roasted fingerling potatoes, local market vegetables |
| Crab Sampler | C$ 55.00 | king crab leg, snow crab cluster, half dungeness crab, drawn butter, lemon, herb roasted fingerling potatoes, local market vegetables |
| King Crab | C$ 60.00 | alaskan king crab, drawn butter, lemon, herb roasted fingerling potatoes, local market vegetables |
| Blue Crab Platter for Two | C$ 160.00 | salt spring island mussels to start; choice of snow, king, or dungeness crab, served with sautéed wild prawns & scallops, lemon, drawn butter, two 6oz tenderloin filets, red wine jus, our signature crab risotto, local market vegetables |
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| Atlantic Scallops | C$ 22.00 | |||
| Lobster Tail | C$ 22.00 | |||
| Organic Chicken | C$ 7.00 | |||
| Wild Sockeye | C$ 10.00 | |||
| Wild Prawns | C$ 12.00 |
| Kids Continental Buffet | daily selection of continental buffet | |
| Mickey Mouse Pancake | 1 fluffy pancake served with bacon | |
| Sunrise Breakfast | one free-range egg any style, hashbrowns & toast | |
| French Toast | one slice thick cut french toast with sausage | |
| Cereal | cold cereal or oatmeal served with fresh fruit | |
| Yogurt Parfait | Choice of yogurt served with fresh fruit |
| House Olives | C$ 5.00 | house blend of assorted olives in our signature marinade |
| Calamari | C$ 16.00 | crispy line caught squid with lemon, red pepper rouille & fennel slaw |
| Fresh Oysters | C$ 16.00 | half dozen chef's choice pacific oysters, lemon, grated horseradish, mignonette |
| Hummus | C$ 9.00 | house purée chick peas, lemon, yogurt & roasted garlic with house chips |
| Local Mussels | C$ 18.00 | salt spring island mussels, dry Spanish chorizo, heirloom tomato, vermouth, garlic rouille, grilled baguette |
| Blue Crab Share Platter | C$ 40.00 | 1/2 snow crab with two of our house favourites: crab cakes & blue crab dip |
| Blue Crab Dip | C$ 16.00 | creamy warm crab, jalapeno & artichoke dip, house chips & salsa |
| Wings | C$ 15.00 | one pound of breaded wings with choice of salt & pepper or sticky soy chili glaze, served with blue cheese |
| Wild Buttermilk Prawns | C$ 16.00 | crispy wild pacific prawns drizzled with garlic rouille & tarragon aioli |
| Signature Crab Cakes | C$ 19.00 | our famous crab cakes with chili aioli, served with fennel slaw & greens |
| Manhattan Fish Chowder | pacific white fish, prawns, potatoes in a tomato base with garlic crouton |
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| Clam Chowder | our signature creamy clam chowder with fresh clams, potato, leeks, smoky bacon |
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| Organic Greens | C$ 12.00 | local greens, crumbled chevre, mixed berry, toasted almond, champagne dijon vinaigrette | ||||
| Caesar Salad | C$ 12.00 | romaine tossed with our house caesar dressing, grana padano, crouton, lardons | ||||
| Blue Crab Cobb | C$ 22.00 | pacific crab & tarragon salad, crumbled blue cheese, double smoked bacon, boiled egg, avocado, heirloom gem tomatoes, whole iceburg lettuce, blue cheese dressing |
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| Atlantic Scallops | C$ 22.00 | |||
| Organic Chicken | C$ 7.00 | |||
| Wild Sockeye | C$ 10.00 | |||
| Wild Prawns | C$ 12.00 |
| Crab Croissant | C$ 22.00 | picked local crab salad on a fresh croissant with tomato & greens, served with soup, salad, or fries | ||||||||
| Roast Turkey Club | C$ 18.00 | oven roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, grainy mustard aioli on multigrain with fries, salad, or soup | ||||||||
| Salmon Burger | C$ 20.00 | wild sockeye on a brioche bun with pickled onion & fennel, greens, tomato, tarragon aioli, with fries, salad, or soup | ||||||||
| Burger Deluxe | C$ 18.00 | 100% ground chuck or organic chicken, greens, cheddar, tomato, mustard aioli, pickled onion, house onion ring, served with fries, salad, or soup | ||||||||
| Crab Feast | locally caught Dungeness or Alaskan king crab with lemon & drawn butter served with fries, salad, or soup |
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| Fish & Chips | fries, housemade tartar & fennel slaw |
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| Wild Sockeye | C$ 30.00 | sockeye salmon, wild rice & smoky bacon risotto, local market vegetables | ||||||||
| Prawn Pasta | C$ 26.00 | Garganelli pasta tossed with wild pacific prawns, heirloom tomato, basil, mozzarella di buffala, asparagus | ||||||||
| Beef Rib | C$ 28.00 | CAB short rib, grilled baguette, house onion ring, arugula, shaved parmesan, with fries, salad, or soup |
| Continental Buffet | C$ 18.00 | daily selection of baked goods, smoked fish, sliced meats, cheese, yogurt, fruit, cereal, juice; tea / coffee included |
| The Canadian | C$ 16.00 | bacon, ham or sausage with two free range eggs, hash & your choice of toast |
| Coast Classic | C$ 18.00 | two free range eggs, two sausage links, two slices of bacon, two pancakes with butter & syrup, hash & fresh cut fruit salad |
| Breakfast Sandwich | C$ 13.00 | house bacon, fried egg, tomato jam & goat cheese on sourdough, served with hash |
| Healthy Start | C$ 14.00 | house made granola with your choice of yogurt, fresh cut fruit salad, & your choice of toast, house baked muffin or croissant |
| Oatmeal | C$ 8.00 | made to order oatmeal served with brown sugar, raisins & milk |
| Berry Pancakes | C$ 13.00 | three pancakes with your choice of blueberry or strawberry coulis, served with butter & syrup |
| Apple Cinnamon French Toast | C$ 13.00 | thick cut egg-dipped brioche topped with apple cinnamon compote, served with butter & syrup |
| Free Range Egg | C$ 2.50 | |
| Bacon | C$ 4.00 | |
| Ham | C$ 4.00 | |
| Sausage | C$ 4.00 | |
| Hash | C$ 3.50 | |
| 2 Slices of Toast | C$ 3.50 | |
| Gluten Free Toast | C$ 4.00 | |
| Berry Compote | C$ 2.00 | |
| Yogurt | C$ 3.50 | |
| Fruit Salad | C$ 4.00 | |
| Granola | C$ 5.00 | |
| Cold Cereal | C$ 4.00 | |
| Daily Muffin | C$ 3.50 | |
| Tomatoes | C$ 3.50 | |
| Mushrooms | C$ 3.50 | |
| Hollandaise | C$ 3.00 |
| Blue Crab Omelette | C$ 18.00 | picked crab with cheddar or goat cheese & any of the following: tomato, mushrooms, peppers, green onion, spinach, served with hash & choice of toast |
| Smoked Salmon Omelette | C$ 17.00 | smoked salmon with cheddar or goat cheese & any of the following: tomato, mushrooms, peppers, green onion, spinach, served with hash & choice of toast |
| Ham & Cheese Omelette | C$ 16.00 | ham & cheddar with any of the following: tomato, mushrooms, peppers, green onion, spinach, served with hash & choice of toast |
| Veggie Lover's Omelette | C$ 16.00 | loaded with veggies & cheddar or goat cheese; choose any or all of the following: tomato, mushrooms, peppers, green onion, spinach, served with hash & choice of toast |
| Blue Crab Hash | C$ 19.00 | picked crab, peppers, hollandaise two poached eggs, on hash with a crab claw & toast |
| Classic Eggs Benedict | C$ 17.00 | back bacon, poached eggs, & hollandaise on an english muffin, served with hash |
| Smoked Salmon Benedict | C$ 18.00 | smoked salmon, capers, poached eggs & hollandaise on an english muffin, served with hash |
| Crab Cake Benedict | C$ 19.00 | our famous crab cakes with spinach & hollandaise on an english muffin, served with hash |
| Starbucks Coffee | C$ 4.25 | |
| Tazo Tea | C$ 4.00 | |
| Hot Chocolate | C$ 4.25 | |
| 2% Cow's Milk | C$ 3.50 | |
| Soy or Almond Milk | C$ 4.00 | |
| Juice | C$ 5.00 | orange, apple, tomato, pineapple, grapefruit, cranberry, V8 |
| Espresso | C$ 3.75 | |
| Latte | C$ 5.75 | |
| Cappucino | C$ 5.75 | |
| Mocha | C$ 6.25 | |
| Chai Latte | C$ 6.25 | |
| Americano | C$ 5.25 |
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