Eat at the american hotel

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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

      • breakfast-toasties-rolls

      • EGGS & SMOKED BACON

        poached or fried (2), house smoked bacon, toasted sourdough, butter

        11
      • SMOKED BACON & EGG ROLL

        house smoked maple bacon, fried egg (2), brioche roll, butter

        11
      • TOASTIE - EGG, MAPLE BACON & CHEESE

        fried egg, house smoked maple bacon, cheddar cheese. buttered & grilled

        12
      • TOASTIE - HAM, CHEESE & TOMATO

        ham, cheddar cheese, tomato, butter. buttered & grilled

        12
      • TOASTIE - MUSHROOM, FETA, PESTO & SPINACH

        roasted mushroom, feta, spinach, basil pesto. buttered & grilled

        12
      • breakfast-light-fresh-hot-hearty

      • ADD TO ANY BREAKKIE

        house smoked bacon | poached or fried egg (2) smashed avocado | smoked pork & fennel sausage

        5
      • ANCIENT GRAINS SALAD

        quinoa, lentil, black rice, roasted pumpkin, chilli roasted cauliflower, blackened broccoli, chick pea, dehydrated grapes, mint, mizuna, harissa, dill yoghurt, pepitas

        20
      • BAKED EGGS & SMOKED BEAN STEW

        egg (2), smoked canellenni beans stew, tomato, onion, garlic, coriander, paprika, garlic sourdough

        15
      • 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

        15
      • ROASTED CAPONATA & POLENTA

        stew of eggplant, celery, capsicum, onion, garlic & pine nuts, smooth polenta, rocket, reggiano

        11
      • SMASHED AVOCADO & FETA

        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

        18
      • breakfast-american-pancake

      • BACON & EGG SMOKED

        maple bacon, poached, fried or scramble egg, pancake, vermont maple syrup

        12
      • BERRIES & BUTTER

        mixed berry compote, whipped butter, pancakes, vermont maple syrup

        10
      • SMOKED SALMON & EGG

        house smoked tasmanian salmon, poached egg (2), spinach, pancake, hollandaise

        12
      • breakfast-slices-sweets

      • CHOCOLATE BROWNIE

        3
      • COFFEE DEAL

        add your choice of a muffin, tartlet or slices

        6
      • LEMON TARTLET

        3
      • MUFFIN

        freshly baked assorted muffin

        4
      • ROCKY ROAD

        3
      • breakfast-tea-coffee

      • COFFEE CUP | MUG

        latte | flat white | cappuccino | chai latte | long black | short black | macchiato | mocha

        3.6
      • ICED COFFEE | ICED CHOCOLATE

        4.8
      • TEA VARIETIES IN A POT

        english breakfast | peppermint | earl grey | fruits of eden | spring green | chamomile | honeydew green | lemon grass & ginger

        4.8
      • breakfast-juices-milkshakes

      • ADD ICE CREAM

        2
      • JUICES

        orange | pineapple | cranberry | apple | tomato

        5
      • MILKSHAKES

        chocolate | vanilla | strawberry | caramel | banana | blue heaven

        6.5
      • breakfast-kickstarter

      • APEROL SPRITZ

        aperol, box grove prosecco, lemon, orange, soda

        15
      • BLOODY MARY

        grey goose vodka, tomato juice, celery, salt, hot sauce, pickle, lemon

        16 | 34
      • MIMOSA

        box grove, prosecco, orange juice

        10

LUNCH

      • lunch-snacks

      • AMERICAN CHICKEN WINGS 1⁄2 KG | 1 KG

        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

        AMERICAN POUTINE

        fat fries, cheese sauce, gravy, crispy bacon dust
        add sour cream 2 | jalapeno 2 | smoked chilli beef 5

        13
      • 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 6.0

        17 | 28
      • FAT FRIES

        with mayo, murray river salt

        9
      • FLATBREAD + DIPS

        grilled housemade flatbread, smoked sweet potato & miso, beetroot hummus, coconut labneh, dukkah
        add flatbread 6.0

        15
      • GARLIC BREAD

        stone baked sourdough cob, garlic butter
        add melted mozzarella 3.0

        12
      • NACHOS

        baked corn chips, melted mozzarella, cheese sauce, salsa picante, guacamole, jalapeno, coriander
        add smoked chilli beef 5

        16
      • PORK & PRAWN DUMPLING (3)

        steamed mixture of pork, prawn, spring onion, sesame oil, garlic, coriander, served with slaw, nepalese onion-tomato chutney

        15
      • SMOKED DUCK CROQUETTE (3)

        cherry wood smoked pulled duck, potato,served with onion, slaw, sweet & spicy plum relish

        15
      • lunch-grilled-pizzas

      • ADD TO PIZZA

        grilled adobo chicken | smoked pulled pork | smoked pulled brisket | gf pizza base

        7
      • CAULIFLOWER & CHERMOULA PUMPKIN

        roasted cauliflower & pumpkin, onion jam, coconut labneh, spinach, chermoula spice

        19
      • GRILLED PRAWN & MEREDITH FETA

        cajun spice tiger prawns, chunky tomato sauce, shaved fennel, red onion, crumbled feta, mizuna, coriander pesto, chilli-lemon salt

        21
      • PULLED LAMB & PEPPERONATA

        oak smoked lamb, tomato napoli, roasted capsicum, garlic yoghurt, tomato salsa, mizuna, greek oregano salt, gremolata

        21
      • TOMATO & BUFFALO MOZZARELLA

        slow roasted cherry tomato, confit garlic, basil, shaw river mozzarella, thyme-murray river salt, reggiano

        16
      • lunch-soups-starters-salads

      • ANCIENT GRAINS SALAD

        quinoa, lentil, black rice, roasted pumpkin, chilli roasted cauliflower, blackened broccoli, chick pea, dehydrated grapes, mint, mizuna, harissa, dill yoghurt, pepitas

        20
      • CHICKEN & PORK GUMBO SOUP

        creole spiced chicken thigh, smoked pork & fennel sausage, okra, onion, celery, capsicum, garlic bread, gremolata

        12
      • CHILLI-LEMON PEPPER FRIED CALAMARI

        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

        15
      • SMASHED AVOCADO & FETA

        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

        18
      • SMOKED CHICKEN & AVOCADO SALAD

        TOMATO, CORN, ONION, FETA, CAPSICUM, LIME-CHILLI DRESSNG

        15
      • lunch-tacos-burgers-toasties

      • ADD FRIES

        to any toastie from 11:30

        4.5
      • ADD TO ANY BURGER

        beef pattie 7 | smoked chilli beef 5 | housemade smoked maple bacon 5 | adobo chicken 7 | smoked pulled pork 7

      • BURGER - GRILLED ADOBO CHICKEN

        adobo marinated chicken thigh, slaw, salsa of smoked pineapple, avocado, lime, onion & coriander, mango-chili aioli, brioche bun, fat fries

        19
      • BURGER - WAGYU CHEESE - DKO CLASSIC

        onion jam, cheddar, tomato relish, cos lettuce, ny brooklyn pickle, mayo, brioche bun, fat fries

        19
      • SOFT TACOS - SMOKED BEEF BRISKET (3)

        salt + pepper rub pulled 20 brisket, guacamole, salsa picante, slaw, chimichurri, coriander

        20
      • SOFT TACOS - SMOKED PULLED PORK (3)

        apple wood smoked pulled shoulder, pickled apple & jicama, slaw, onion, bbq bourbon sauce

        20
      • TOASTIE - EGG, MAPLE BACON & CHEESE

        fried egg, house smoked maple bacon, cheddar cheese. buttered & grilled

        12
      • TOASTIE - HAM, CHEESE & TOMATO

        ham, cheddar cheese, tomato, butter. buttered & grilled

        12
      • TOASTIE - MUSHROOM, FETA, PESTO & SPINACH

        roasted mushroom, feta, spinach, basil pesto. buttered & grilled

        12
      • lunch-mains-large

      • CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

        panko crumbed schnitzel, chunky tomato sauce, 24 ham, mozzarella, fat fries, mesculin, cucumber & red onion salad

        24
      • FISH & CHIPS

        house battered fish, fat fries, tartare sauce, mesculin, cucumber & red onion salad, lemon cheek

        17 | 25
      • SEAFOOD LINGUINE

        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

        WILD MUSHROOM GNOCCHI

        housemade gnocchi, mushrooms, roasted beetroot, spinach, parmesan-thyme cream, mushroom dust

        19 | 28
      • lunch-sides

      • GREEN SALAD

        mesculin, cucumber, onion, tomato, red wine dressing

        6.5
      • GRILLED CORN

        butter, parmesan cheese

        6.5
      • MAC N CHEESE

        american cheese sauce, macaroni, crispy bacon dust

        6.5
      • PARIS MASH

        mashed potato, butter

        6.5
      • STEAMED GREENS

        garlic herb butter

        6.5
      • lunch-kids-12-under

      • KIDS CALAMARI

        fried calamari, aioli, lemon cheek, fat fries

        13
      • KIDS CHEESE BURGER

        KIDS CHEESE BURGER

        beef pattie, cheddar, aioli, brioche bun, fat fries

        14
      • KIDS FISH & CHIPS

        battered fish fillet, aioli, lemon cheek, fat fries

        13
      • KIDS PASTA TOMATO

        linguine pasta, chunky tomato sauce, parmesan

        12
      • lunch-sweets-slices-cheese

      • 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

        3
      • LEMON TARTLET

        3
      • OATS & FRUIT SALAD

        poached apple, pear, rhubarb, toasted oats, camel yoghurt

        12
      • ROCKY ROAD

        3
      • TASTING OF SWEETS

        macaroons, chocolate brownie truffle, turkish delight, madeline, salted caramel ice cream

        15

DINNER

      • lunch-snacks

      • AMERICAN CHICKEN WINGS 1⁄2 KG | 1 KG

        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

        AMERICAN POUTINE

        fat fries, cheese sauce, gravy, crispy bacon dust
        add sour cream 2 | jalapeno 2 | smoked chilli beef 5

        13
      • 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 6.0

        17 | 28
      • FAT FRIES

        with mayo, murray river salt

        9
      • FLATBREAD + DIPS

        grilled housemade flatbread, smoked sweet potato & miso, beetroot hummus, coconut labneh, dukkah
        add flatbread 6.0

        15
      • GARLIC BREAD

        stone baked sourdough cob, garlic butter
        add melted mozzarella 3.0

        12
      • NACHOS

        baked corn chips, melted mozzarella, cheese sauce, salsa picante, guacamole, jalapeno, coriander
        add smoked chilli beef 5

        16
      • PORK & PRAWN DUMPLING (3)

        steamed mixture of pork, prawn, spring onion, sesame oil, garlic, coriander, served with slaw, nepalese onion-tomato chutney

        15
      • SMOKED DUCK CROQUETTE (3)

        cherry wood smoked pulled duck, potato,served with onion, slaw, sweet & spicy plum relish

        15
      • dinner-grilled-pizzas

      • ADD TO PIZZA

        grilled adobo chicken | smoked pulled pork | smoked pulled brisket | gf pizza base

        7
      • CAULIFLOWER & CHERMOULA PUMPKIN

        roasted cauliflower & pumpkin, onion jam, coconut labneh, spinach, chermoula spice

        19
      • GRILLED PRAWN & MEREDITH FETA

        cajun spice tiger prawns, chunky tomato sauce, shaved fennel, red onion, crumbled feta, mizuna, coriander pesto, chilli-lemon salt

        21
      • PULLED LAMB & PEPPERONATA

        oak smoked lamb, tomato napoli, roasted capsicum, garlic yoghurt, tomato salsa, mizuna, greek oregano salt, gremolata

        21
      • TOMATO & BUFFALO MOZZARELLA

        slow roasted cherry tomato, confit garlic, basil, shaw river mozzarella, thyme-murray river salt, reggiano

        16
      • dinner-soups-starters-salads

      • ANCIENT GRAINS SALAD

        quinoa, lentil, black rice, roasted pumpkin, chilli roasted cauliflower, blackened broccoli, chick pea, dehydrated grapes, mint, mizuna, harissa, dill yoghurt, pepitas

        20
      • CHICKEN & PORK GUMBO SOUP

        creole spiced chicken thigh, smoked pork & fennel sausage, okra, onion, celery, capsicum, garlic bread, gremolata

        12
      • CHILLI-LEMON PEPPER FRIED CALAMARI

        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

        15
      • SMASHED AVOCADO & FETA

        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

        18
      • SMOKED CHICKEN & AVOCADO SALAD

        TOMATO, CORN, ONION, FETA, CAPSICUM, LIME-CHILLI DRESSNG

        15
      • dinner-tacos-burgers-toasties

      • ADD TO ANY BURGER

        beef pattie 7 | smoked chilli beef 5 | housemade smoked maple bacon 5 | adobo chicken 7 | smoked pulled pork 7

      • BURGER - GRILLED ADOBO CHICKEN

        adobo marinated chicken thigh, slaw, salsa of smoked pineapple, avocado, lime, onion & coriander, mango-chili aioli, brioche bun, fat fries

        19
      • BURGER - WAGYU CHEESE - DKO CLASSIC

        onion jam, cheddar, tomato relish, cos lettuce, ny brooklyn pickle, mayo, brioche bun, fat fries

        19
      • SOFT TACOS - SMOKED BEEF BRISKET (3)

        salt + pepper rub pulled 20 brisket, guacamole, salsa picante, slaw, chimichurri, coriander

        20
      • SOFT TACOS - SMOKED PULLED PORK (3)

        apple wood smoked pulled shoulder, pickled apple & jicama, slaw, onion, bbq bourbon sauce

        20
      • dinner-mains-large

      • CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

        panko crumbed schnitzel, chunky tomato sauce, 24 ham, mozzarella, fat fries, mesculin, cucumber & red onion salad

        24
      • FISH & CHIPS

        house battered fish, fat fries, tartare sauce, mesculin, cucumber & red onion salad, lemon cheek

        17 | 25
      • SEAFOOD LINGUINE

        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

        WILD MUSHROOM GNOCCHI

        housemade gnocchi, mushrooms, roasted beetroot, spinach, parmesan-thyme cream, mushroom dust

        19 | 28
      • dinner-smoked-grill

      • 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
        add sauce 2.5

      • APPLEWOOD SMOKED BABY BACK PORK RIBS 350 GM

        pickle, pickled onion, chilli-maple glaze, coriander

        35
      • CHERRY WOOD SMOKED DEBONED 1⁄2 DUCK

        crispy shallots, cherry-bourbon sauce, coriander

        42
      • EYE FILLET 250 GM

        murray pure | vic

        45
      • OFF SET SMOKED

        all served with smooth grits & steamed greens

      • ORANGE SMOKED DEBONED 1⁄2 CHICKEN

        pickled onion, thyme smoked butter gravy, coriander

        30
      • PECAN SMOKED SALT BUSH LAMB 200 GM

        gremolata, dill yoghurt, onion & rosemary sauce

        32
      • RUMP 300 GM

        wagyu ms5-7 | vic

        36
      • SCOTCH FILLET 300 GM

        murray pure | vic

        38
      • dinner-sides

      • GREEN SALAD

        mesculin, cucumber, onion, tomato, red wine dressing

        6.5
      • GRILLED CORN

        butter, parmesan cheese

        6.5
      • MAC N CHEESE

        american cheese sauce, macaroni, crispy bacon dust

        6.5
      • PARIS MASH

        mashed potato, butter

        6.5
      • STEAMED GREENS

        garlic herb butter

        6.5
      • dinner-sweets-slices-cheese

      • CARAMELISED BANANA SPLIT

        dehydrated brownie, butterscotch sauce, 12 chocolate ice cream, honey comb

        12
      • 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

        3
      • FRIED APPLE PIE

        toffee-bourbon sauce, vanilla ice cream, cinnamon sugar

        12
      • LEMON TARTLET

        3
      • MINI DOUGHNUTS

        warm doughnuts, vanilla ice cream, white chocolate 12 caramel sauce, caramelised pistachio

        12
      • OATS & FRUIT SALAD

        poached apple, pear, rhubarb, toasted oats, camel yoghurt

        12
      • PINEAPPLE TARTE TATIN

        spiced poached pineapple, caramel sauce, lime sorbet

        13
      • ROCKY ROAD

        3
      • TASTING OF SWEETS

        macaroons, chocolate brownie truffle, turkish delight, madeline, salted caramel ice cream

        15
      • dinner-kids-12-under

      • KIDS CALAMARI

        fried calamari, aioli, lemon cheek, fat fries

        13
      • KIDS CHEESE BURGER

        KIDS CHEESE BURGER

        beef pattie, cheddar, aioli, brioche bun, fat fries

        14
      • KIDS FISH & CHIPS

        battered fish fillet, aioli, lemon cheek, fat fries

        13
      • KIDS PASTA TOMATO

        linguine pasta, chunky tomato sauce, parmesan

        12

BAR

      • bar-snacks-smalls

      • ADDITIONALS

        Chilli Beef for 3.4
        Gravy for 1.5

      • AMERICAN POON

        crispy bacon, cheese sauce, fries, gravy

        9.9
      • CHEESE PLATE {v}

        quince paste, muscatels, crackers, fresh fruit
        for one / for three

        14.7 / 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 three

        14.3 / 23.7
      • FRIED CALAMARI {gf}

        lemon crema, murray river salt, chilli flakes, spring onion
        200g / 400g

        16.9 / 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
      • bar-grilled-pizza

      • GRILLED PRAWN + CHILLI PIZZA

        chopped capers, cherry tomatoes, spanish onion, gremolata, parmesan

        23.4
      • 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
      • bar-toasties

      • 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
      • bar-sweet-stuff

      • BANANA WALNUT BREAD

        served toasted
        + lemon curd OR berry coulis 2.5

        6.9
      • 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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