Veritable Quandary Menu and Prices

★ 4.6 (485 reviews)23 menu items · 2 categoriesUpdated April 25, 2026

Veritable Quandary, the name sounds like a store with a story. It specializes in classic American dishes, which is not a fancy new style, but the food is solidly cooked-hamburgers, sandwiches, and steaks are unbreakable. The atmosphere is quite casual, suitable for having dinner with friends, or having lunch on weekends at noon, without having to dress up. If you want to try American comfort food without making it too noisy, consider this place.

Appetizers Main Course

Warm Chevre Crostini, Fresh Apples, Pear & Figs
$13.00
Winter greens, roasted hazelnuts, honey pepper vinaigrette
Roasted Wild Mushrooms & Baby Spinach
$15.00
Buttermilk blue cheese, warm pancetta vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
$10.00
Romaine, parmesan, ciabatta croutons, traditional caesar dressing
Poached Egg & Smoked Bacon
$15.00
Butter lettuce, crispy cornbread, pickled onions, chives, buttermilk white cheddar dressing
Renee's Greens
$10.00
Sherry vinaigrette, fresh pomegranate
Bowl of Soup & Renee's Greens
$14.00
Sherry vinaigrette, fresh pomegranate
Tortilla Soup with Pulled Chicken
$8.00
Creme fraiche, cilantro
Seafood Stew
$16.00
Today's fish, mussels, clams, prawns & calamari
Ken's Artisan Brown Bread
$4.00
Served with butter
Crispy Prairie Creek Potatoes
$7.00
Spicy paprika aioli
Sauteed Spinach
$7.00
Golden raisins, pine nuts
Pan Roasted Broccolini
$7.00
Chile, garlic crumbs

Salt Spring Mussels & Wild Prawns
$18.00
Saffron tomato broth, fennel, orange, parsley, grilled garlic bread, spicy paprika aioli
House Made Fettucine
$17.00
San marzano tomato sauce, pancetta, chile, basil, parmigiano reggiano & pecorino, crunchy garlic crumbs
Warm Freekeh & Pulled Chicken Salad
$17.00
Roasted butternut squash, fresh greens, almonds, preserved lemon, herbed labneh
Rabbit Pate
$15.00
Toasted brioche, prune jam, two mustards, housemade pickles
Crispy Duck Confit
$18.00
Fork smashed potatoes, wild roasted mushrooms, sauteed spinach, port wine sauce
Toasted Ham, Fresh Pear, Cave Aged Gruyere
$15.00
Sour rye, mustard aioli, arugula, bulghur salad
Grilled Chicken Breast on Focaccia
$15.00
Artichoke, olive & peppadew pepper relish, feta, fresh spinach, bulghur salad
Pulled Pork with Salsa Verde
$14.00
Pepita, pickled onion & queso fresco slaw, fresh cilantro & fries
Reuben on Sour Rye
$15.00
Pickled vegetables, fries
Heather's Veggie Burger
$15.00
Lentils, hazelnuts, mushrooms, barley, blue cheese, onions, truffle aioli, autumn greens
VQ Burger with White Cheddar
$15.00
Lettuce, pickled vegetables, basil aioli & fries