Restaurants
The Empress Room
Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in our upscale restaurant. The seasonal menu showcases the expertise of the culinary team. They will surpass your wildest expectations with an eclectic mix of classic cuisine, prepared with fresh local ingredients and Pacific Northwest regional flare.
Pair your appetizers, entree or dessert with wine from our award winning selection. The veranda, overlooking the Inner Harbor, is open during the summer months and provides guests with a spectacular location to dine.
From Our Culinary team:
'Our philosophy is simple... fine cuisine is the culmination of creativity and teamwork. It's about enhancing the natural flavors in food and having fun in the process.'
Hours Of Operation:
- Breakfast and lunch: daily from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Dinner: daily from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Dress Code:
Open neck shirts (collared golf shirts), khakis, sundresses, casual slacks and tops are appropriate. For dinner, jackets are not required. Jeans, t-shirts, or shorts are not appropriate. During the summer shorts are permitted on the veranda.
Reservations:
Reservations are highly recommended for dinner. Call (250) 389-2727 or book online with a room reservation
Menu:
Breakfast Menu Sample
- Vancouver Island Eggs Benedict Two poached free range eggs, dungeness crab cake, toasted brioche, tomato hollandaise, rosti potato & oven-dried tomato
- The Willow Stream Spa Two organic free range poached eggs, multi-grain crostini, carrot & ginger juice shot & oven-dried tomato
Lunch Menu Sample
- Poached Wild Pacific Salmon Salad with Smoked Salmon and Potato Terrine, Ragley Farms Organic Greens and Celeriac Remoulade
- Shrimp and Crab Louis Sandwich, Smoked Bacon, Avocado and Red Onions on Whole Wheat Bread
Dinner Menu Sample
- Poplar Groves Tiger Blue Cheese & Pear Terrine Toasted walnuts, Ragley Farms greens, local pear vinaigrette
- Pan Seared Pacific Wild Chinook Salmon Wild rice croquettes, roasted garlic veloute
- 'Canada Prime' Beef Tenderloin Braised beef short rib, celeriac & potato puree, merlot sauce
As part of Fairmont's commitment to environmental stewardship, this menu contains locally sourced, organic, or sustainable items wherever possible. All cuisine is prepared without artificial trans fat.