JOIE Grillades Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to JOIE Grillades, a hidden gem located in the heart of Victoria, BC, blending the elegance of French cuisine with a touch of Basque flair. The menu offers an enticing selection of starters and mains that showcase the region's finest ingredients. Begin your culinary journey with exquisite appetizers like the Rillettes De Cochon, a decadent pork confit terrine, or the lush Salade De Saumon-Fumè, featuring smoked salmon drizzled with truffle oil vinaigrette.
For the main course, delight in the tender Confit De Canard served with perfectly cooked potatoes and hearty house salad, or savor the rich Choulette steak with truffle mustard. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted, capturing vibrant flavors that promise an unforgettable dining experience.
JOIE Grillades not only serves delicious food but also envelops guests in an atmosphere of warmth and sophistication. It's a place that invites you to savor every moment and every bite.
Sides / Hors d’Oeuvres
Petits Coeurs D’Artichauts
Artichoke hearts pickled with herbs and citrus.
Olives Maison
Marinated with house spices.
Pains Français
Warm breads selection served with balsamic dip.
Champignon Diablo
Portobello mushroom baked with espelette basque pepper.
Salade Du Chef
Arugula with truffle burrata cheese, prosciutto and parmesan.
Salade De Saumon-Fumè
Smoked-salmon on greens in truffle oil vinaigrette.
Gambas
Garlic prawns prepared with lime and tequila.
Flan D’Homard Et Saumon-Fumè
Lobster with smoked salmon, cognac terrine.
Mousseline De Foies-Blonds
French poultry pâté infused with port wine and cognac.
Salade D’Artichauts
Artichoke hearts with greens and truffle cheese.
Pétoncles Saint-Jacques Au Pistou
Large scallops braised with French anis.
Rillettes De Cochon
Armagnac brandy pork confit terrine.
To Start / Pour Commencer
Main’s / Plats de Resistance
Pavé D’Agneau
Free-range lamb sirloin oven-baked with a spicy crest of nuts.
Magret De Canard Au Parfum De Truffe
Duck breast oven seared with Truffle oil.
Feuilletè De Chèvre Aux Lègumes
Goat-Cheese with ratatouille in puff pastry.
Saumon Du Pacific
Wild salmon filet oven-baked with herbs and white wine.
Duo De Champignons Et Homard
Portobello braised with lobster in brandy sauce.
Choulette
Triple-A beef tenderloin steak topped with truffle mustard and cognac.
Mèchoui D’Agneau
Free-range lamb sirloin oven roasted with homemade mustard.
Confit De Canard
Duck leg served with mushroom, potatoes, and house salad.
Paleron Dijonaise
Sterling Silver flat-iron beef steak.
Suprême De Volaille Crème Nantua
Chicken breast oven-baked with lobster.
Gateau Au Fromage Blanc
French cheese-cake served with a berry sauce.
Gâteau Au Chocolat À La Framboise
Chocolat cake served on a raspberry coulis.
Sablè De Pommes Au Brie
Warm apple and cinnamon tartlet baked with cheese.
Feuilletè De Fromage
Warm creamy cheese baked in truffle puff pastry.