The Rack Bistro – Steakhouse
Sunlight streams into this inviting neighborhood hub, where the comforting sizzle of the griddle and the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee set the stage for a quintessential morning retreat. The kitchen elevates the art of brunch with indulgent creations like the decadent Grizzly Benny and savory breakfast poutines, each plate a vibrant tapestry of golden yolks, velvety hollandaise, and hearty, farm-inspired flavors. Whether you’re tucking into a zesty Southwest frittata or a classic handheld burrito, every bite captures the warmth and soul of a slow, satisfying weekend feast.
1550 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Victoria V8P 2P4 https://therackbistro.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, keto, low-carb, low-sodium, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, plant-based, mediterranean, heart-healthy, low-fat, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, atkins, south-beach, renal, alkaline, aip, tlc, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its approachable and casual environment, guests find this a reliable spot for family gatherings and straightforward dining. Reviewers highlight the consistent service and functional atmosphere, noting it as a practical choice for those seeking a relaxed meal without pretense.
Menu
Breakfast Features
Available only on weekends until 2PM
- Traditional Breakfast (Weekend Feature) - $9.99: Two eggs any style, choice of applewood smoked bacon, local breakfast sausage or ham, hash browns, choice of toast: white, multigrain, sourdough, or marble rye Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Sandwich - $16: Two eggs over-hard, bacon, tomato, red onion, wild arugula, cheddar, guacamole, chipotle aioli, on a toasted Portuguese bun served with hash browns Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- The Breakfast Poutine - $16: Two poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, bacon, cheese curds, scallions, served on hash browns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $15: Choice of chorizo sausage, bacon or veggies, tossed with pico de gallo, peppers, shredded cheese and two scrambled eggs, served in a warm flour tortilla with hash browns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Prairie Boy Scramble - $17: Three eggs, caramelized onions, goat cheese, mushrooms, fresh tomato, bacon, maple sausage, smothered in hollandaise, served on a bed of crispy breakfast fingerling potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Southwest Frittata - $15: Eggs, zucchini, bell peppers, onion, spinach, tomato, mushrooms, goat cheese, served with hash browns Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Go-To Benny - $14: Poached eggs, choice of ham, bacon, or tomato, toasted English muffin and dressed with hollandaise, served with hash browns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Westcoast Benny - $15: Poached eggs, smoked sockeye, red onions, capers, and fresh dill, served with hash browns and hollandaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Grizzly Benny - $15: Poached eggs, bacon, caramelized onions, guacamole, toasted English muffin dressed with hollandaise & Frank’s hot sauce, served with hash browns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Philly Steak Benny - $16: Poached eggs, sliced beef, Swiss cheese, onions, peppers, tossed in BBQ sauces, dressed with hollandaise and served on homemade buttermilk biscuits with hash browns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kids Breakfast - $7: Choose between: Two eggs any style, Belgian waffle, or Breakfast quesadilla. Served with bacon or ham and hash browns Available at: breakfast, brunch
All Day Breakfast
- Traditional Breakfast (All Day) - $14: Two eggs any style, choice of applewood smoked bacon, local breakfast sausage or ham, hash browns, choice of toast: multigrain, sourdough Available at: breakfast, brunch
Appetizers
- Taco Plate - $15: Choice of tempura battered cod or BBQ pulled pork, soft flour tortilla shells, sweet and spicy coleslaw, Pico de Gallo, chipotle aioli, and lime crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rack Sliders - $15: Ground beef chuck, house made bacon relish, goat cheese, crispy onions, ciabatta bun, three on a plate Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Mexican Cheese Dip - $15: Spicy smooth Monterey and cheddar cheese sauce, chopped chuck beef, black bean, and corn salad, Pico de Gallo, tricolor tortilla chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Flatbread - $16: Roasted chicken, banana peppers, bacon, red onion, 3 cheese blend, BBQ sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings - $16.5: Choice of Chipotle BBQ, Frank’s hot sauce, salt and pepper, honey lime cilantro, cajun, five-alarm or Kansas City BBQ Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - Small - $14: Tricolored tortilla chips, 3 cheese blend, tomatoes, jalapeños, olives, green onions, Pico de Gallo, and sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - Large - $24: Tricolored tortilla chips, 3 cheese blend, tomatoes, jalapeños, olives, green onions, Pico de Gallo, and sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poutine - $14: Skin on Kennebec fries, cheese curds, house gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
Includes choice of fries, soup, or salad
- The Rack Burger - $16.5: 8 oz ground beef chuck, cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, pickle, and red onion, toasted brioche bun, chipotle aioli Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Burger - $16.5: Crispy fried chicken, tomato, lettuce, honey mustard, dill pickle, chipotle aioli, toasted brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Dip - $16: Thinly sliced roast beef, Swiss cheese, onions, French baguette, horseradish aioli, house au jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Burger - $15: Black bean and brown rice patty, goat cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, garlic aioli, toasted brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fig Club - $17.25: Grilled chicken breast, bacon, dried figs, goat cheese, wild arugula, red onion, tomato, mayonnaise, balsamic glaze, toasted Portuguese bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caesar Wrap - $15: Roasted chicken, bacon, parmesan, romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, grilled flour tortilla Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Falafel Wrap - $15: Curry chickpea patty, coconut-curry aioli, goat cheese, red pepper, zucchini, spring mix, spinach tortilla Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Rack House Salad - $15: Artisan greens, roasted chickpeas, shredded carrots, cucumber, shredded beets, goat cheese, craisins, pumpkin seeds, maple balsamic dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $15: Romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, parmesan, garlic croutons, bacon bits Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Salad - $16: Fresh spinach, strawberries, candied pecans, bacon, red onion, goat cheese, sweet Dijon vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Santa Fe Taco Salad - $18: Cajun roasted chicken breast, black beans, corn, peppers, tomato, red onion, romaine lettuce, guacamole, crispy corn tortilla chips, chipotle creme Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Baked Lasagna - $18: Lasagna noodles, meat sauce, spinach, ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, served with garlic toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Rice Bowl - $22: Sautéed vegetables, house made pineapple Teriyaki sauce, rice, cilantro, carrots, sesame seeds. Choice of chicken or tofu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmesan - $24: Breaded chicken breasts, mozzarella, marinara, angel hair pasta, served with garlic toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Perogies & Chorizo - $17: Potato-cheddar perogies, sautéed peppers, caramelized onions, bacon, grilled chorizo, sour cream, green onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Burrito - $14: Peppers, onions, black beans, rice, mixed cheese, flour tortilla, served with corn chips, salsa and sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - 1 PC - $14: Lucky Lager Tofino rock cod, fries, sweet & spicy coleslaw, cajun remoulade Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - 2 PC - $19: Lucky Lager Tofino rock cod, fries, sweet & spicy coleslaw, cajun remoulade Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Add-ons
- Daily Soup - Cup - $3.5: Fresh soup made daily Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Daily Soup - Bowl - $7: Fresh soup made daily Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Toast - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Toast - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Beverages
- The Rack Lager - $5: Draft beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Caesar - $5.5: Vodka, Worcestershire, Tabasco, Clamato Juice, Pickled Beans
- Raspberry Mojito - $6: Amber Rum, Peach Schnapps, Mint, Raspberries, Fresh Limes, Soda
- The Shaft - $6: Vodka, Kahlua, Baileys, Espresso Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Montelvini Blanco (6oz) - $5: Red wine on tap Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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