Dining at the Mansion.
The Sapphire Room
Welcome back! The Sapphire Room is now open for summer service.
Welcome to the Sapphire Room at Crown Mansion, a fine dining experience open Wednesday through Sunday, at 5:00pm.
Reservations Phone: 250-752-5776
Special Events
The Sapphire Room at Crown Mansion offers special features and holiday menus throughout the year. Check back regularly to see what is available for your next visit.
Menu
Starters
Artichoke Tempura
Smoked black pepper aioli, sundried tomato coulis
16
Harvest Salad
Fresh local organic greens, pickled blueberries, honey glazed hazelnuts, goat cheese, bacon sherry vinaigrette
16
Crown Caesar
Romaine hearts, crispy capers, parmesan cracker, classic house made Caesar dressing
17
Lox on Rye
100% Wild Culture Bakery dark rye, buffalo cream cheese, crisp capers, red onion confit
16
Duck Confit Spring Roll
Pickled mango, tamarind star anise glaze
16
Local Spot Prawn
Artichoke fondue, crostini, pickled crudité’
19
Ahi Tuna Tartar
Calamari frito, avocado, cucumber, tobiko, sesame scallion emulsion
18
Entrees
Cinnamon Brined Chicken Breast Supreme
Roasted yam, pecan, blue cheese Waldorf salad, natural jus
34
Pan Seared Digby Scallops
Prontissima Pasta tagliatelle, julienne vegetables, fresh herbs, parmesan, chili garlic cream
36
Filet Mignon
Local spot prawn cake, olive oil mashed potato, bisque reduction, fresh asparagus
46
Duo of Lamb
Marinated lamb rack and Middle Eastern spiced kibbeh, charred cherry tomato compote, demi glace reduction, mint oil, pomegranate molasses, fresh arugula salad
44
Pan Seared Ahi Tuna
Ginger scallion risotto cake, fresh napa cabbage chiffonade, sesame ponzu vinaigrette
34
Fennel Crusted Pork Loin Chop
Peruvian purple potato croquette, crispy leeks, grainy mustard demi glace, buttered garden carrots
36
Spiced Lentil Crusted Halibut
Crown sauce tartar, hand cut truffle frites, grilled lemon, miso vegetable slaw
32
Chickpea Fritters
Caramelized onion chutney, mint raita, roasted cumin carrots and beets, fresh shoots and roots, pita chips
29
Sapphire Burger
Fresh ground chuck, smoked applewood cheddar, house relish, candied bacon, crispy leeks, truffled pomme frites
22
After Dinner Drinks
We serve Frog Friendly Wild Coffee – handpicked near Oaxaca Mexico, low acidity and a smooth finish, organic, fair trade and sustainable
Sapphire Signature
Baileys and Frangelico
10
Monte Cristo
Grand Marnier and Kahlua
10
B52
Baileys, Kahlua and Grand Marnier
10
Blueberry Tea
Amaretto, Grand Marnier, with Orange Pekoe
9
Taylor Tawny Port
10 year
9
Cowichan Blackberry Port
Cherry Point Estate Wines
9
Inniskillin Vidal Ice Wine
11
Freshly Brewed Frog Friendly Wild Coffee
4
Mighty Leaf Tea
tropical green, English breakfast, chai, mint, vanilla bean
4
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Chef Michelle Yasinski Executive Chef
Chef Michelle Yasinski is a natural entertainer, working in the hospitality industry for 25 years. Her commitment to quality product and quality service is second to none. Michelle has a light-hearted nature and is very detail-oriented. Michelle takes her work seriously and revels in the satisfaction of her clients. Michelle has worked at many levels from front of house to back of house, Executive Chef and event planning. She has coordinated intimate wine and cheese classes for five, and BC Winter Games receptions for 1000 guests. Michelle has worked in many fine dining establishments. also co-ordinated successful unique special events such as weddings, family reunions and executive functions.
Michelle has settled into her role at Crown Mansion Boutique Hotel and Villa’s as Hotel Manager and Executive Chef of the beautiful Sapphire Dining Room. It is like a home coming as Michelle worked in the Crown Isle kitchen upon its opening and returned in 2004 as Crown Isle Pâtissier winning several awards for her desserts. Hospitality is her passion and offering a relaxing, unique and delicious stay with friendly easygoing service is her benchmark for success.