Eat at the american hotel
at the american hotel we love to eat the food we love…. local, fresh, seasonal with big flavours
click below to see our full seasonal menu
the menu items listed below are indicative only and may vary from the seasonal menus
BREAKFAST
weekend 8 am – 11 am
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breakfast-toasties-rolls
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EGGS & SMOKED BACON
poached or fried (2), house smoked bacon, toasted sourdough, butter
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SMOKED BACON & EGG ROLL
house smoked maple bacon, fried egg (2), brioche roll, butter
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TOASTIE - EGG, MAPLE BACON & CHEESE
fried egg, house smoked maple bacon, cheddar cheese. buttered & grilled
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TOASTIE - HAM, CHEESE & TOMATO
ham, cheddar cheese, tomato, butter. buttered & grilled
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TOASTIE - MUSHROOM, FETA, PESTO & SPINACH
roasted mushroom, feta, spinach, basil pesto. buttered & grilled
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breakfast-light-fresh-hot-hearty
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ADD TO ANY BREAKKIE
house smoked bacon | poached or fried egg (2) smashed avocado | smoked pork & fennel sausage
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ANCIENT GRAINS SALAD
quinoa, lentil, black rice, roasted pumpkin, chilli roasted cauliflower, blackened broccoli, chick pea, dehydrated grapes, mint, mizuna, harissa, dill yoghurt, pepitas
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BAKED EGGS & SMOKED BEAN STEW
egg (2), smoked canellenni beans stew, tomato, onion, garlic, coriander, paprika, garlic sourdough
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CRUNCHY PORK BELLY
creole spiced twice cooked pork, pickled apple & jicama slaw, mizuna, chilli-caramel sauce, crispy shallots, coriander
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CURED TROUT & NOODLE SALAD
rice noodle, pickled cucumber, red onion, spring onion, bean shoots, coriander, yuzu-miso dressing
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ROASTED CAPONATA & POLENTA
stew of eggplant, celery, capsicum, onion, garlic & pine nuts, smooth polenta, rocket, reggiano
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SMASHED AVOCADO & FETA
garlic stone grilled sourdough, poached eggs (2), romesco sauce, salad of mizuna & red onion in red wine dressing, lemon cheek, roasted pepitas
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breakfast-american-pancake
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BACON & EGG SMOKED
maple bacon, poached, fried or scramble egg, pancake, vermont maple syrup
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BERRIES & BUTTER
mixed berry compote, whipped butter, pancakes, vermont maple syrup
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SMOKED SALMON & EGG
house smoked tasmanian salmon, poached egg (2), spinach, pancake, hollandaise
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breakfast-slices-sweets
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CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
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COFFEE DEAL
add your choice of a muffin, tartlet or slices
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LEMON TARTLET
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MUFFIN
freshly baked assorted muffin
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ROCKY ROAD
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breakfast-tea-coffee
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COFFEE CUP | MUG
latte | flat white | cappuccino | chai latte | long black | short black | macchiato | mocha
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ICED COFFEE | ICED CHOCOLATE
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TEA VARIETIES IN A POT
english breakfast | peppermint | earl grey | fruits of eden | spring green | chamomile | honeydew green | lemon grass & ginger
4.8
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breakfast-juices-milkshakes
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ADD ICE CREAM
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JUICES
orange | pineapple | cranberry | apple | tomato
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MILKSHAKES
chocolate | vanilla | strawberry | caramel | banana | blue heaven
6.5
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breakfast-kickstarter
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APEROL SPRITZ
aperol, box grove prosecco, lemon, orange, soda
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BLOODY MARY
grey goose vodka, tomato juice, celery, salt, hot sauce, pickle, lemon
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MIMOSA
box grove, prosecco, orange juice
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LUNCH
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lunch-snacks
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AMERICAN CHICKEN WINGS 1⁄2 KG | 1 KG
our famous citrus brined, offset smoked & crispy fried with your choice of blue cheese, spicy sweet chilli sauce or bbq bourbon sauce
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AMERICAN POUTINE
fat fries, cheese sauce, gravy, crispy bacon dust
add sour cream 2 | jalapeno 2 | smoked chilli beef 513 -
DELI MEAT PLATTER
platter prosciutto, bresaola, sopresa (50gm) with apricot-mustard relish, thyme crostini, choice of one or all three
add olives marinated in rosemary, chilli & garlic 6.017 | 28 -
FAT FRIES
with mayo, murray river salt
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FLATBREAD + DIPS
grilled housemade flatbread, smoked sweet potato & miso, beetroot hummus, coconut labneh, dukkah
add flatbread 6.015 -
GARLIC BREAD
stone baked sourdough cob, garlic butter
add melted mozzarella 3.012 -
NACHOS
baked corn chips, melted mozzarella, cheese sauce, salsa picante, guacamole, jalapeno, coriander
add smoked chilli beef 516 -
PORK & PRAWN DUMPLING (3)
steamed mixture of pork, prawn, spring onion, sesame oil, garlic, coriander, served with slaw, nepalese onion-tomato chutney
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SMOKED DUCK CROQUETTE (3)
cherry wood smoked pulled duck, potato,served with onion, slaw, sweet & spicy plum relish
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lunch-grilled-pizzas
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ADD TO PIZZA
grilled adobo chicken | smoked pulled pork | smoked pulled brisket | gf pizza base
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CAULIFLOWER & CHERMOULA PUMPKIN
roasted cauliflower & pumpkin, onion jam, coconut labneh, spinach, chermoula spice
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GRILLED PRAWN & MEREDITH FETA
cajun spice tiger prawns, chunky tomato sauce, shaved fennel, red onion, crumbled feta, mizuna, coriander pesto, chilli-lemon salt
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PULLED LAMB & PEPPERONATA
oak smoked lamb, tomato napoli, roasted capsicum, garlic yoghurt, tomato salsa, mizuna, greek oregano salt, gremolata
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TOMATO & BUFFALO MOZZARELLA
slow roasted cherry tomato, confit garlic, basil, shaw river mozzarella, thyme-murray river salt, reggiano
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lunch-soups-starters-salads
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ANCIENT GRAINS SALAD
quinoa, lentil, black rice, roasted pumpkin, chilli roasted cauliflower, blackened broccoli, chick pea, dehydrated grapes, mint, mizuna, harissa, dill yoghurt, pepitas
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CHICKEN & PORK GUMBO SOUP
creole spiced chicken thigh, smoked pork & fennel sausage, okra, onion, celery, capsicum, garlic bread, gremolata
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CHILLI-LEMON PEPPER FRIED CALAMARI
chilli flake salt, lemon crema, mizuna & spring onion tossed in red wine dressing, lemon cheek
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CRUNCHY PORK BELLY
creole spiced twice cooked pork, pickled apple & jicama slaw, mizuna, chilli-caramel sauce, crispy shallots, coriander
18 | 30 -
CURED TROUT & NOODLE SALAD
rice noodle, pickled cucumber, red onion, spring onion, bean shoots, coriander, yuzu-miso dressing
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SMASHED AVOCADO & FETA
garlic stone grilled sourdough, poached eggs (2), romesco sauce, salad of mizuna & red onion in red wine dressing, lemon cheek, roasted pepitas
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SMOKED CHICKEN & AVOCADO SALAD
TOMATO, CORN, ONION, FETA, CAPSICUM, LIME-CHILLI DRESSNG
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lunch-tacos-burgers-toasties
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ADD FRIES
to any toastie from 11:30
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ADD TO ANY BURGER
beef pattie 7 | smoked chilli beef 5 | housemade smoked maple bacon 5 | adobo chicken 7 | smoked pulled pork 7
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BURGER - GRILLED ADOBO CHICKEN
adobo marinated chicken thigh, slaw, salsa of smoked pineapple, avocado, lime, onion & coriander, mango-chili aioli, brioche bun, fat fries
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BURGER - WAGYU CHEESE - DKO CLASSIC
onion jam, cheddar, tomato relish, cos lettuce, ny brooklyn pickle, mayo, brioche bun, fat fries
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SOFT TACOS - SMOKED BEEF BRISKET (3)
salt + pepper rub pulled 20 brisket, guacamole, salsa picante, slaw, chimichurri, coriander
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SOFT TACOS - SMOKED PULLED PORK (3)
apple wood smoked pulled shoulder, pickled apple & jicama, slaw, onion, bbq bourbon sauce
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TOASTIE - EGG, MAPLE BACON & CHEESE
fried egg, house smoked maple bacon, cheddar cheese. buttered & grilled
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TOASTIE - HAM, CHEESE & TOMATO
ham, cheddar cheese, tomato, butter. buttered & grilled
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TOASTIE - MUSHROOM, FETA, PESTO & SPINACH
roasted mushroom, feta, spinach, basil pesto. buttered & grilled
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lunch-mains-large
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CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
panko crumbed schnitzel, chunky tomato sauce, 24 ham, mozzarella, fat fries, mesculin, cucumber & red onion salad
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FISH & CHIPS
house battered fish, fat fries, tartare sauce, mesculin, cucumber & red onion salad, lemon cheek
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SEAFOOD LINGUINE
mussel, prawn, fish, squid, chili-garlic confit, parsley, dill, linguine, white whine glaze, parmesan, citrus gremolata
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SMOKED PORK & FENNEL SAUSAGE
paris mash, balsamic onion jam, housemade gravy
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WILD MUSHROOM GNOCCHI
housemade gnocchi, mushrooms, roasted beetroot, spinach, parmesan-thyme cream, mushroom dust
19 | 28
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lunch-sides
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GREEN SALAD
mesculin, cucumber, onion, tomato, red wine dressing
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GRILLED CORN
butter, parmesan cheese
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MAC N CHEESE
american cheese sauce, macaroni, crispy bacon dust
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PARIS MASH
mashed potato, butter
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STEAMED GREENS
garlic herb butter
6.5
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lunch-kids-12-under
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KIDS CALAMARI
fried calamari, aioli, lemon cheek, fat fries
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KIDS CHEESE BURGER
beef pattie, cheddar, aioli, brioche bun, fat fries
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KIDS FISH & CHIPS
battered fish fillet, aioli, lemon cheek, fat fries
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KIDS PASTA TOMATO
linguine pasta, chunky tomato sauce, parmesan
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lunch-sweets-slices-cheese
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CHEESE PLATTER
brie (france), comte (france) or smokey blue (usa) (50gm), quince paste, muscatels, fruit, crackers, choice of one or all three
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CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
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LEMON TARTLET
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OATS & FRUIT SALAD
poached apple, pear, rhubarb, toasted oats, camel yoghurt
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ROCKY ROAD
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TASTING OF SWEETS
macaroons, chocolate brownie truffle, turkish delight, madeline, salted caramel ice cream
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DINNER
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lunch-snacks
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AMERICAN CHICKEN WINGS 1⁄2 KG | 1 KG
our famous citrus brined, offset smoked & crispy fried with your choice of blue cheese, spicy sweet chilli sauce or bbq bourbon sauce
15 | 24 -

AMERICAN POUTINE
fat fries, cheese sauce, gravy, crispy bacon dust
add sour cream 2 | jalapeno 2 | smoked chilli beef 513 -
DELI MEAT PLATTER
platter prosciutto, bresaola, sopresa (50gm) with apricot-mustard relish, thyme crostini, choice of one or all three
add olives marinated in rosemary, chilli & garlic 6.017 | 28 -
FAT FRIES
with mayo, murray river salt
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FLATBREAD + DIPS
grilled housemade flatbread, smoked sweet potato & miso, beetroot hummus, coconut labneh, dukkah
add flatbread 6.015 -
GARLIC BREAD
stone baked sourdough cob, garlic butter
add melted mozzarella 3.012 -
NACHOS
baked corn chips, melted mozzarella, cheese sauce, salsa picante, guacamole, jalapeno, coriander
add smoked chilli beef 516 -
PORK & PRAWN DUMPLING (3)
steamed mixture of pork, prawn, spring onion, sesame oil, garlic, coriander, served with slaw, nepalese onion-tomato chutney
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SMOKED DUCK CROQUETTE (3)
cherry wood smoked pulled duck, potato,served with onion, slaw, sweet & spicy plum relish
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dinner-grilled-pizzas
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ADD TO PIZZA
grilled adobo chicken | smoked pulled pork | smoked pulled brisket | gf pizza base
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CAULIFLOWER & CHERMOULA PUMPKIN
roasted cauliflower & pumpkin, onion jam, coconut labneh, spinach, chermoula spice
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GRILLED PRAWN & MEREDITH FETA
cajun spice tiger prawns, chunky tomato sauce, shaved fennel, red onion, crumbled feta, mizuna, coriander pesto, chilli-lemon salt
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PULLED LAMB & PEPPERONATA
oak smoked lamb, tomato napoli, roasted capsicum, garlic yoghurt, tomato salsa, mizuna, greek oregano salt, gremolata
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TOMATO & BUFFALO MOZZARELLA
slow roasted cherry tomato, confit garlic, basil, shaw river mozzarella, thyme-murray river salt, reggiano
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dinner-soups-starters-salads
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ANCIENT GRAINS SALAD
quinoa, lentil, black rice, roasted pumpkin, chilli roasted cauliflower, blackened broccoli, chick pea, dehydrated grapes, mint, mizuna, harissa, dill yoghurt, pepitas
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CHICKEN & PORK GUMBO SOUP
creole spiced chicken thigh, smoked pork & fennel sausage, okra, onion, celery, capsicum, garlic bread, gremolata
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CHILLI-LEMON PEPPER FRIED CALAMARI
chilli flake salt, lemon crema, mizuna & spring onion tossed in red wine dressing, lemon cheek
18 | 27 -
CRUNCHY PORK BELLY
creole spiced twice cooked pork, pickled apple & jicama slaw, mizuna, chilli-caramel sauce, crispy shallots, coriander
18 | 30 -
CURED TROUT & NOODLE SALAD
rice noodle, pickled cucumber, red onion, spring onion, bean shoots, coriander, yuzu-miso dressing
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SMASHED AVOCADO & FETA
garlic stone grilled sourdough, poached eggs (2), romesco sauce, salad of mizuna & red onion in red wine dressing, lemon cheek, roasted pepitas
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SMOKED CHICKEN & AVOCADO SALAD
TOMATO, CORN, ONION, FETA, CAPSICUM, LIME-CHILLI DRESSNG
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dinner-tacos-burgers-toasties
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ADD TO ANY BURGER
beef pattie 7 | smoked chilli beef 5 | housemade smoked maple bacon 5 | adobo chicken 7 | smoked pulled pork 7
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BURGER - GRILLED ADOBO CHICKEN
adobo marinated chicken thigh, slaw, salsa of smoked pineapple, avocado, lime, onion & coriander, mango-chili aioli, brioche bun, fat fries
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BURGER - WAGYU CHEESE - DKO CLASSIC
onion jam, cheddar, tomato relish, cos lettuce, ny brooklyn pickle, mayo, brioche bun, fat fries
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SOFT TACOS - SMOKED BEEF BRISKET (3)
salt + pepper rub pulled 20 brisket, guacamole, salsa picante, slaw, chimichurri, coriander
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SOFT TACOS - SMOKED PULLED PORK (3)
apple wood smoked pulled shoulder, pickled apple & jicama, slaw, onion, bbq bourbon sauce
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dinner-mains-large
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CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
panko crumbed schnitzel, chunky tomato sauce, 24 ham, mozzarella, fat fries, mesculin, cucumber & red onion salad
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FISH & CHIPS
house battered fish, fat fries, tartare sauce, mesculin, cucumber & red onion salad, lemon cheek
17 | 25 -

SEAFOOD LINGUINE
mussel, prawn, fish, squid, chili-garlic confit, parsley, dill, linguine, white whine glaze, parmesan, citrus gremolata
23 | 33 -
SMOKED PORK & FENNEL SAUSAGE
paris mash, balsamic onion jam, housemade gravy
16 | 24 -

WILD MUSHROOM GNOCCHI
housemade gnocchi, mushrooms, roasted beetroot, spinach, parmesan-thyme cream, mushroom dust
19 | 28
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AMERICAN CHAR GRILL
steaks grilled to your liking.
served with roasted mushroom, steamed greens, chats, choice of red wine jus, housemade gravy, tri peppercorn sauce, garlic herb butter or chimichurri
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APPLEWOOD SMOKED BABY BACK PORK RIBS 350 GM
pickle, pickled onion, chilli-maple glaze, coriander
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CHERRY WOOD SMOKED DEBONED 1⁄2 DUCK
crispy shallots, cherry-bourbon sauce, coriander
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EYE FILLET 250 GM
murray pure | vic
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OFF SET SMOKED
all served with smooth grits & steamed greens
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ORANGE SMOKED DEBONED 1⁄2 CHICKEN
pickled onion, thyme smoked butter gravy, coriander
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PECAN SMOKED SALT BUSH LAMB 200 GM
gremolata, dill yoghurt, onion & rosemary sauce
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RUMP 300 GM
wagyu ms5-7 | vic
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SCOTCH FILLET 300 GM
murray pure | vic
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dinner-sides
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GREEN SALAD
mesculin, cucumber, onion, tomato, red wine dressing
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GRILLED CORN
butter, parmesan cheese
6.5 -
MAC N CHEESE
american cheese sauce, macaroni, crispy bacon dust
6.5 -
PARIS MASH
mashed potato, butter
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STEAMED GREENS
garlic herb butter
6.5
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dinner-sweets-slices-cheese
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CARAMELISED BANANA SPLIT
dehydrated brownie, butterscotch sauce, 12 chocolate ice cream, honey comb
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CHEESE PLATTER
brie (france), comte (france) or smokey blue (usa) (50gm), quince paste, muscatels, fruit, crackers, choice of one or all three
15 | 30 -
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
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FRIED APPLE PIE
toffee-bourbon sauce, vanilla ice cream, cinnamon sugar
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LEMON TARTLET
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MINI DOUGHNUTS
warm doughnuts, vanilla ice cream, white chocolate 12 caramel sauce, caramelised pistachio
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OATS & FRUIT SALAD
poached apple, pear, rhubarb, toasted oats, camel yoghurt
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PINEAPPLE TARTE TATIN
spiced poached pineapple, caramel sauce, lime sorbet
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ROCKY ROAD
3 -
TASTING OF SWEETS
macaroons, chocolate brownie truffle, turkish delight, madeline, salted caramel ice cream
15
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dinner-kids-12-under
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KIDS CALAMARI
fried calamari, aioli, lemon cheek, fat fries
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KIDS CHEESE BURGER
beef pattie, cheddar, aioli, brioche bun, fat fries
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KIDS FISH & CHIPS
battered fish fillet, aioli, lemon cheek, fat fries
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KIDS PASTA TOMATO
linguine pasta, chunky tomato sauce, parmesan
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BAR
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bar-snacks-smalls
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ADDITIONALS
Chilli Beef for 3.4
Gravy for 1.5 -
AMERICAN POON
crispy bacon, cheese sauce, fries, gravy
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CHEESE PLATE {v}
quince paste, muscatels, crackers, fresh fruit
for one / for three14.7 / 25.6 -
CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN WINGETTES
9 items. choice of sauces.. blue cheese OR hot chilli sauce OR jalapeno aioli
14.7 -
DELI PLATE
local + imported olives, crostini, sopresssa, bresaola , prosciutto
for one / for three14.3 / 23.7 -
FRIED CALAMARI {gf}
lemon crema, murray river salt, chilli flakes, spring onion
200g / 400g16.9 / 24.7 -
GRILLED FLAT BREAD + DIPS {v}
coriander jalapeno pesto, labneh dukkah, babagounash
13.7 -
MUSHROOM ARANCINI {v}
3 items. romesco, watercress, parmesan, salsa verde
15.7 -
NACHOS {v}
corn chips, guacamole, cheese sauce, jalapenos, picante, sour cream, coriander
15.9 -
POTATO FRIES
steak fries, aioli
8.9 -
TEXAS FRIES
beef chilli, jalapeno, sour cream, coriander, cheese sauce, fries
12.9
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bar-grilled-pizza
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GRILLED PRAWN + CHILLI PIZZA
chopped capers, cherry tomatoes, spanish onion, gremolata, parmesan
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PULLED PORK + BOURBON BBQ PIZZA
pulled pork, roasted onion, corn, pepperonata, bourbon bbq, rosemary salt
19.3 -
ROASTED GARLIC + THYME PIZZA {v}
confit garlic, fior di latte, parmesan, thyme, murray river salt
12.7 -
TOMATO + CHEESE PIZZA {v}
roasted tomato, napoli, cheese, fior di latte, salsa verde
18.6
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AVAILABLE FROM 11.30 – 2.30 and 5.30 – 8.30
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bar-toasties
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ADDITIONALS
chips
2.5 -
CHEESE+TOMATO {V}
roast tomato, fior di latte, basil pesto
8.9 -
EGG, BACON + CHEESE
fried egg, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese
8.9 -
HAM, CHEESE+TOMATO
classic ham, cheddar cheese, tomato
9.3
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please note any modifications receive an additional 2 dollar surcharge
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bar-sweet-stuff
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BANANA WALNUT BREAD
served toasted
+ lemon curd OR berry coulis 2.56.9 -
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE {gf}
berry compote, roasted hazelnuts, cream
7.9 -
HOUSE MUFFINS
assorted flavours baked daily
5.5 -
LEMON TART
house sweet pastry, double cream, mint
8.4
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Lunch Menu | Dinner Menu | Bar Menu (download)
Menu subject to change without notice