Goat-Cheese with ratatouille in puff pastry.
Sterling Silver™ flat-iron beef steak.
Wild salmon filet oven-baked with herbs and white wine.
Portobello braised with lobster in brandy sauce.
Chicken breast oven-baked with lobster.
Free-range lamb sirloin oven-baked with a spicy crest of nuts.
Duck breast oven seared with Truffle oil.
Triple-A beef tenderloin steak topped with truffle mustard and cognac.
Free-range lamb sirloin oven roasted with homemade mustard.
Duck leg served with mushroom, potatoes, and house salad.
Large scallops braised with French anis.
Lobster with smoked salmon, cognac terrine.
French poultry pâté infused with port wine and cognac.
Smoked-salmon on greens in truffle oil vinaigrette.
Artichoke hearts with greens and truffle cheese.
Garlic prawns prepared with lime and tequila.
Arugula with truffle burrata cheese, prosciutto and parmesan.
Armagnac brandy pork confit terrine.
Warm breads selection served with balsamic dip.
Portobello mushroom baked with espelette basque pepper.
Artichoke hearts pickled with herbs and citrus.
Marinated with house spices.
French cheese-cake served with a berry sauce.
Warm apple and cinnamon tartlet baked with cheese.
Chocolat cake served on a raspberry coulis.
Warm creamy cheese baked in truffle puff pastry.
From a reviewer’s perspective, the menu at Joie Grillades reflects a thoughtful balance between French culinary tradition and refined contemporary tastes. The experience often begins with elegant starters such as Pétoncles Saint-Jacques Au Pistou, Flan D’Homard Et Saumon-Fumé, or the delicate Mousseline De Foies-Blonds, each offering layered flavors and careful presentation. Lighter options like Salade De Saumon-Fumé and Salade D’Artichauts provide freshness and contrast, while sides including Pains Français, Champignon Diablo, Petits Cœurs D’Artichauts, and Olives Maison subtly enhance the overall meal without overpowering it.
The main courses showcase the heart of the menu, with dishes such as Feuilleté De Chèvre Aux Légumes for those seeking a vegetarian-forward option, the richly sauced Paleron Dijonaise, and the refined Saumon Du Pacific Duo De Champignons Et Homard, which highlights premium seafood. The Suprême De Volaille Crème Nantua stands out for its classic French comfort and depth of flavor. To conclude, desserts like Gâteau Au Fromage Blanc, Sablé De Pommes Au Brie, Gâteau Au Chocolat À La Framboise, and Feuilleté De Fromage provide a satisfying and elegant finish. Overall, the menu at Joie Grillades feels cohesive and carefully curated, making it a fitting finale to a refined dining experience in Victoria.