Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar Menu

Address

1525 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 1P6, Canada

Opening Hours

Sunday 4:30–10 pm
Saturday 4:30–10 pm
Monday 4:30–10 pm
Tues Day 4:30–10 pm
Wednesday 4:30–10 pm
Thursday 4:30–10 pm
Friday 4:30–10 pm

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NIGIRI ea / SASHIMI

ItemDescriptionPrice
BENI SAKE3pc sockeye salmonCA$8.00
KANI3pc snow crabCA$8.00
BINCHOU3pc albacore tunaCA$8.00
SUZUKI3pc seabassCA$8.00
HOTATE3pc scallopCA$8.00
HAMACHI3pc yellowtailCA$8.00
AKAMI3pc bluefin tuna loinCA$8.00
CHUTORO3pc bluefin tunaCA$8.00
OTORO3pc bluefin tuna bellyCA$8.00
EBI3pc spot prawn (BC)CA$7.00
UNI3pc sea urchin (BC)CA$8.00
UNAGIbarbequed eelCA$7.00
WAGYUA5 miyazakiCA$12.00

SUSHI ROLLS

ItemDescriptionPrice
CHOPPED SCALLOPcucumber, avocado, tobikoCA$15.00
NEGI CHUTOROavocado, cucumber, shiso, green onionCA$23.00
DYNAMITEtempura prawn, cucumber, tobiko, spicy mayoCA$15.00
SOCKEYE SALMON CRUNCHtempura prawn, spicy salmon tartare, avocadoCA$18.00
ABURI HAMACHIasparagus, shiso, avocado, black pepperCA$22.00
STAMINAeel, fresh crab, cucumber, avocado, kabayaki sauceCA$21.00
SPICY TUNAchopped albacore tuna, cucumber, sesameCA$15.00
GARDENasparagus, beet, avocado, shiso, daikonCA$14.00
OSHIABURI SOCKEYE SALMONCA$19.00
wild salmon, serrano chili, black pepper
ABURI SABLEFISHmiso marinated sablefish, red chiliCA$21.00

SMALL PLATES

ItemDescriptionPrice
JUMBO SHRIMP A LA PLANCHAblistered shishito peppers, garlic aioli, espelette, lemonCA$25.00
SEARED DIVER SCALLOPScoastal chowder, celeriac, bacon, crispy potatoCA$28.00
WILD MUSHROOM SOUPblack pepper crème fraîche, sourdough croutonsCA$17.00
GRILLED OCTOPUSn’duja sofrito, braised gigante beansCA$29.00
RICOTTA GNOCCHIsquash, cacio e pepe butter, pumpkin seed, parmesanCA$22.00
CHARRED SAKURA FARMS PORK BELLYssamjang glaze, toasted sesameCA$19.00

LARGE PLATES

ItemDescriptionPrice
MISO GLAZED SABLEFISHwarm sushi rice, yu choy, tokyo turnip, dashiCA$48.00
SLOW COOKED STEELHEADolive oil potato purèe, brussels sprouts, truffle vinaigretteCA$37.00
CRISPY SKIN STRIPED BASSyu choy, maitake mushroom, cured pork XO sauceCA$46.00
GRILLED YELLOWFIN TUNA ‘STEAK FRITES’shoestring potato, green peppercorn sauceCA$49.00
CHESTNUT AGNOLOTTIbrown butter, toasted hazelnuts, sage, parmesanCA$32.00
PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKENfingerling potato, broccolini, lemon butter sauce, basilCA$34.00
6OZ ALBERTA BEEF TENDERLOINyukon gold potato purée, onion rings, salsa verdeCA$49.00
LOBSTER SPAGHETTIsan marzano tomato sauce, garlic, chili, basilCA$48.00
CHARRED CAULIFLOWERchickpea panise, confit tomato, garlic-cashew emulsionCA$29.00

LARGE PLATES – FOR THE TABLE

ItemDescriptionPrice
DOUBLE R RANCH48 hr beef shortrib pomme purée, ancho bbq sauceCA$62.00
RESERVE ANGUS16oz rib-eye salsa verde, red wine jusCA$75.00
A5 HIDA, GIFU PREFECTUREwagyu striploin sea salt, red wine jus 2oz minimum / ounceCA$32.00

LARGE PLATES – FOR THE TABLE – WHOLE GRILLED

ItemDescriptionPrice
MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINOtuscan kale, grilled lemonCA$48.00
NOVA SCOTIA LOBSTERlemon butter fondueCA$95.00

SIDES

ItemDescriptionPrice
TRUFFLE FRIESparmesan, garlic aioliCA$13.00
WALLA WALLA ONION RINGSbuttermilk ranchCA$13.00
OLIVE OIL POTATO PURÉEfresh chivesCA$12.00
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTSjalapeño brown butter, parmesanCA$14.00
ROASTED BEETShoney labneh, dukkahCA$15.00
MAITAKE MUSHROOMSsoy, scallionCA$16.00
GRILLED BROCCOLINIred wine vinegar, garlicCA$11.00

RAW & CHILLED

ItemDescriptionPrice
the GRAND TOWER2 tier tower east & west coast oysters, jumbo shrimp cocktail, manila clams, mussel escabeche, albacore tuna gomae, kanp… MoreCA$96.00
LA TOURour signature 3 tier tower east & west coast oysters, jumbo shrimp cocktail, manila clams, mussel escabeche, tsunami, ye… MoreCA$165.00
CHILLED JUMBO SHRIMPclassic cocktail sauce, lemonCA$22.00
ALBACORE TUNA GOMAEsesame, flowering broccoliCA$16.00
YELLOWFIN TUNA TARTAREginger dressing, avocado, asian pear, pine nuts, taro chipsCA$25.00
CRISPY MARILENA TACOSsteelhead troutCA$19.00
lobsterCA$23.00
HAWAIIAN KANPACHI CRUDOmeyer lemon, horseradish, domenica fiore olive oilCA$23.00
TSUNAMIlightly torched hamachi, jalapeño, ginger, citrus ponzuCA$22.00
BEEF STRIPLOIN CARPACCIOsesame ponzu, fresh wasabi, crispy onionCA$24.00
ITALIAN BURRATAheirloom beets, spiced pear purée, caramelized honey vinaigrette, dillCA$23.00
SQUARE ROOT FARMS CHICORIESbaba ganoush

Customer Reviews

Highly recommend checking out this restaurant as It was really well done. Went in for dinner and had some fantastic cocktails to start the evening off and went into appetizers. The beef carpaccio was so good we ordered another one and the sushi was fresh and delicious. We got a huge bottle of wine which was great to split with our party of 10 people so highly recommend doing this. The main course all came together and was amazing so we topped It off with dessert. The bathrooms are very clean and have neat toilets so check that out and the walk to them is awesome to see the kitchen and all the wines. Can’t wait to come back and enjoy a great dinning experience with this team. Thanks
Visiting from Alberta for a few days, my sister (who lives here) insisted we make Marilena's one of our dining choices. We are so happy she did, The food was phenomenal, service was excellent, the atmosphere was unique and inviting. All the dishes were meticulously prepared with attention to detail and flavor. We ordered several dishes to share as a table and all of them were exceptional, I would definitely recommend. Thanks so much for dinner! I pictured all the dishes we ate and it is hard to pick a favorite
I don’t treat myself to higher end dining experiences often. I was far beyond impressed with my evening at Marilena. The food, the service, the decor, and the attention to detail. The food was excellent! I was escorted to the washroom because I asked where it was, the gentleman took me right to the door. All staff are smiling and welcoming. All around an amazing experience and I highly recommend treating yourself to an evening out at this restaurant. 7 star service!