Essen Cafe & Restaurant• D I N N E R M E N U •

Starters & SharesBAKED HERB & GARLIC LOAF [V] 8.0Whole Turkish loaf spread with herb & garlic butter then baked, served with traditional tomato concase

DIPS PLATE [V] 14.0Baba ghanoush, hummus & roasted beetroot dip served with pita bread 

MEZZE PLATE 18.0Hummus, baba ghanoush, grilled halloumi, marinated olives, salami & pita bread 

OYSTERS KILPATRICK [MIN 3] 3.0 EA

Please let wait staff know of any allergies prior to ordering    Meals can be adapted to be gluten free or halal, let us know before you place your order All chips are seasoned. Please let staff know if you do not want salt

Soups

LAMB SOUVLAKI

House made oysters kilpatrick served with seafood sauce & lemon

14.0

SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI (GF)

House made lamb souvlaki with fresh Greek salad, tzatziki & pita bread

14.0

THAI BEEF SALAD

Salt & pepper seasoned calamari with a side of peri peri mayonnaise

16.0

PUMPKIN SOUP

Marinated beef with hokkien noodles, crisp salsa & fresh herbs

11.0 CHICKEN & SOBA NOODLESHouse made pumpkin soup with a toasted bread roll

12.0With vegetable julienne & traditional dashi broth

SaladsCHICKEN PESTO SALADGrilled chicken, baby spinach & leafy greens, char grilled vegetables, avocado & pesto, drizzled with a vinaigrette dressing 

19.0

SEAFOOD SALAD Fresh  prawns, smoked salmon, avocado, tomatoes & cucumber with a side of cocktail sauce 

21.0

VEGETARIAN DELIGHTFresh beetroot, figs, toasted walnuts, roasted pumpkin & shaved parmesan on rocket dressed in a balsamic vinaigrette

18.0

From the Water

SEAFOOD BASKETBattered fish, crumbed calamari, tempura prawns & a crab cake, served with chips & salad with a side of tartar sauce

28.0

HOT & COLD PLATER FOR ONE Fresh prawns, smoked salmon, mussels, calamari, crumbed prawns & battered fish. Served with chips & salad 

38.0

HOT & COLD PLATER FOR TWO Fresh prawns, kilpatrick oysters, smoked salmon, mussels, grilled fish, braised baby octopus, calamari & crumbed prawns. Served with salad & seasonal vegetables 

65.0

SALMONGarlic & herb grilled Salmon, with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables & sauce vierge 

26.0

CAESAR SALAD Baby cos, crispy bacon, croutons, soft poached egg & shaved parmesan with lashings of ceaser dressing

18.0

EXTRA'SGrilled Chicken- 

18.0BABY OCTOPUS SALAD Marinated baby octopus served on a bed of seasonal salad with a side of french dressing

Smoked Salmon- King Prawns-

17.0CLASSIC FISH & CHIPS

17.0

Lightly battered fish of the day served with fries & tartare sauce

CRUMBED CALAMARI

16.0

Served with fries & a side of roasted garlic aioli

PANKO CRUMB PRAWNS Served with fries & a side of tartare sauce

Lightly battered flat head fillets served with chips & salad with a side of tartare sauce

BATTERED FLATHEAD 24.0

Old School Seafood

SchnitzelCHICKEN SCHNITZEL

TOPPINGS

Avocado Delight- Avocado, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce-

Parmigiana- home made tomato concas'e & a trio of cheeses -

Lightly crumbed chicken breast with coleslaw, chips & gravy

22.0

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BARRAMUNDIGrilled, skin on Barramundi with roasted potatoes, sweet & sour caponata & pistachio pangrattato

26.0

BurgersChar-grilled 120gm Angus beef patty with caramelized onion, chutney, cheese, lettuce, tomato & beetroot served on a toasted bread roll. With a side of sweet potato wedges 

20.0Double filets of chicken breast grilled to perfection with cabbage slaw, tomato, pickles & peri peri mayo. Served with chips 

THE ANGUS

GRILLED CHICKEN BURGER

22.0

(HALAL)

BEEF CURRY 16.0

16.0

16.0

16.0

Eastern Delights Home made beef curry served with your choice of steamed or pilaf rice

CHICKEN MARYLANDSlow roasted Chicken Maryland in Asian gravy with aromatic rice 

CHICKEN FRIED RICEHouse made chicken fried rice with seasonal vegetables

TERIYAKI CHICKENServed with jasmine rice & garlic sautéed vegetables

TEMPURA PRAWNSServed with pureed potatoes & roasted cherry tomatoes

16.0

From the PaddockSCOTCH FILLET

200G- 22.0 300G- 30.0

Scotch filet steak grilled to your liking with potato puree, wilted baby spinach & your choice of gravy/mushroom/creamy pepper sauce

CORN FED CHICKEN BREAST Corn fed chicken breast basted in lime, crushed garlic and mixed herbs served with roasted chat potatoes, steamed greens & creamy mushroom sauce 

23.0

CHILLI BASIL CHICKENSliced chicken, seasonal vegetables & thai basil, stir fried with a chilli, ginger & soy blended sauce. Served on a bed of jasmine rice 

24.0

Gourmet PastaCHICKEN & MUSHROOM 22.0Fettuccini pasta with diced chicken & baby spinach tossed through our famous creamy mushroom sauce 

LINGUINI RAGOUT [V] vegetable ragout tossed with tofu & parmesan 

20.0

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9.0

Seasoned Potato Wedges-   Chips with roasted garlic aioli- Sweet Potato Chips- Seasonal Vegetables-   Garden Salad- Mashed Potatoes- Potato Croquet (2pcs)- 

SidesFish n chips  Calamari n chips Chicken nuggets n chips  Sausage and mash  

Kids Corner 11.0 EA

DessertsSTICKY DATE PUDDING Home made with fresh dates and warm butterscotch sauce, served with vanilla ice cream

BROWNIE DUOHome made white chocolate and milk chocolate brownie slices drizzled in chocolate sauce, served with ice cream & cream

CREME BRULEE [GF]Freshly baked egg custard with a caramelised sugar coating, Served with berry coulis & vanilla ice cream

9.0

BAKED GAYTIME

BABY BLACK FORREST

Gaytime wrapped in filo pastry and quick baked till golden. Drizzled with melted chocolate, served with whipped cream

Individual serve of black forest served with ice cream & whipped cream

ICE CREAM SUNDAETwo scoops of ice cream with a choice of topping - chocolate, strawberry or caramel & topped with sprinkles

9.0

9.0

4.5

Daily DealsMONDAYKids eat free 5pm to 7pm

TUESDAYLunch- $10 classic fish n chips 

WEDNESDAYLunch- $10 any burger with chips

THURSDAYDinner- $12 pasta's

FRIDAY$7 dessert

SATURDAY$10 cocktails

SUNDAYFree coffee with breakfast 

FunctionsMake an inquiry with our staff today about our function options. We do cakes for all occasions. Inquire today.

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