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Restaurant
Our Crooked River Award Winning Restaurant is truly the perfect location for your upcoming occasion filled with great service, spectacular views overlooking the vineyard and our delicious new menu from our Head Chef Dane Tobias and his executive team.
The Venue
A spectacular setting with views overlooking the vineyard, our restaurant is the perfect location for your upcoming occasion.
MIDWEEK MENU
Sourdough bread, cultured butter $6 per person
South Coast Shucked Oysters df/gf $27 half dozen/$49 dozen
*Australian green apple & Yuzu granita
*Native finger lime dressing
*Natural with lemon
– STARTERS & GRAZING–
South Australian Smoked Almonds gf/df
Morella Grove evo oil $6
Contadino South Coast Marinated Olives gf/df
Burnt orange peel, oregano, garlic, chilli $9
Polenta Chips gf/v
Smoked salt, truffle aioli $18
Pork & Chive Deep Fried Dumplings x6 (vegan option)
Shallot salad, sesame, fermented black vinegar dressing, chilli oil $22
Grazing Board gfo/veg option
Pickled vegetables, cured meats, baba ghanoush, South Coast feta, marinated olives, baguette $55
(Veg Option $42)
Artisan Cheese Board gfo/veg
Selection of 3 South Coast artisan cheeses, seasonal fruits, quince, lavosh $55
– MAIN–
(Mains available until 2:30pm)
Jervis Bay Market Fish gf/df
South Coast pippies, charred baby leeks $42
Broccoli & Basil Pesto Pasta gfo/v/vegan option
Smoked mozzarella, walnuts, parmesan $36
Crispy Pork Belly gf
Fennel jam, golden sherry beets, onion puree, thyme jus $38
Robertson Free Range Angus Beef (served medium-rare) gf/df
Chimichurri, roasted micro turnips $48
– BURGERS-
All served on a milk bun with shoestring fries $25 | Gluten free option +$4
Grilled Wagyu
Aioli, mixed leaves, tomato, cheese, Dijon mustard
Southern Country Fried Chicken (Non GF)
Tomato, lettuce, cheese, chipotle mayonnaise
Brunch Burger
(Veg option: Halloumi) Crispy prosciutto, mixed lettuce, avocado, tomato relish, aioli, fried egg
– SIDES –
(Sides available until 2:30pm)
Dutch Carrots gf
Beetroot skordalia $15
Broccolini gf/df
House dukkah, olive oil, lemon $15
Garden Salad gf/df
Pickled onions, avocado, radish, fennel, tamari seeds, vinaigrette $15
Shoestring Fries
House spiced salt, lemon, aioli $12
– DESSERT –
(Desserts for cellar door area can be ordered separately after meal)
$18.00
Cacao Chocolate Coffee Semifreddo gf
Tart raspberries, freeze dried mandarins
Lavender Quince Crumble gf
Grapefruit gel, aniseed cream
Wattle Seed Basque Cheesecake gf/vegan
Dulce de leche, seasonal fruits, passionfruit curd
Cheese for One gfo
Selection of 3 South Coast artisan cheeses, apricot gel, seasonal fruits, lavosh
– CHILDREN’S MEALS –
$23.00
Cheeseburger
Fries
Battered Snapper
Fries, tartare sauce
Sugo Pasta
Parmesan cheese
Chicken Schnitzel
Fries
2 Course $79 per person
Please advise our waitstaff of any dietary requirements or food allergies
Menu Subject to Change|1.5% Card Transaction Fee Applies | Sunday Surcharge Applies
Please contact us for bookings
WEEKEND MENU
Sourdough bread, cultured butter $6 per person
South Coast Shucked Oysters df/gf $27 half dozen/$49 dozen
*Australian green apple & Yuzu granita
*Native finger lime dressing
*Natural with lemon
-STARTERS-
Jervis Bay Kingfish Crudo gf/df
Burnt orange segments, radish, finger limes, myrtle
Suggested wine pair: Savignin 2021
Pork & Duck Gin Terrine gfo
Pistachio & apricot gel, cornichons, radish
Suggested wine pair: Chambourcin 2021
Heirloom Tomatoes vo/gfo
Smoked buffalo mozzarella, fennel, olive truffle jam, duck fat croutons
Suggested wine pair: Riesling 2020
Wagyu Carpaccio gf
Pickled eschalots, rye crisps, horseradish crème
Suggested wine pair: Ruby Red NV
Australian Grilled King Prawns gf
Chilli butter, lime
Suggested wine pair: Semillon 2021
– MAIN–
Jervis Bay Market Fish gf/df
South Coast pippies, charred baby leeks
Suggested wine pair: Chardonnay 2022
Broccoli & Basil Pesto Pasta gfo/v/vegan option
Smoked mozzarella, walnuts, parmesan
Suggested wine pair: Pinot Grigio
Confit Duck Maryland gf
Pea puree, forest mushrooms, demi glaze
Suggested wine pair: Saddleback Mountain Red 2022
Crispy Pork Belly gf
Fennel jam, golden sherry beets, onion puree, thyme jus
Suggested wine pair: Shiraz BT 2018
Robertson Free Range Angus Beef (served medium-rare) gf/df
Chimichurri, roasted micro turnips
Suggested wine pair: Cabernet Sauvignon BT 2021
– SHARE PLATTERS for 2–
Please ask our staff for our weekly share platter special
– SIDES –
Dutch Carrots gf
Beetroot skordalia $15
Broccolini gf/df
House dukkah, olive oil, lemon $15
Garden Salad gf/df
Pickled onions, avocado, radish, fennel, tamari seeds, vinaigrette $15
Shoestring Fries
House spiced salt, lemon, aioli $12
– DESSERT –
$18.00
Cacao Chocolate Coffee Semifreddo gf
Tart raspberries, freeze dried mandarins
Lavender Quince Crumble gf
Grapefruit gel, aniseed cream
Wattle Seed Basque Cheesecake gf/vegan
Dulce de leche, seasonal fruits, passionfruit curd
Cheese for One gfo
Selection of 3 South Coast artisan cheeses, apricot gel, seasonal fruits, lavosh
– CHILDREN’S MEALS –
$23.00
Cheeseburger
Fries
Battered Snapper
Fries, tartare sauce
Sugo Pasta
Parmesan cheese
Chicken Schnitzel
Fries
– DESSERT –
$18.00
Cacao Chocolate Coffee Semifreddo gf
Tart raspberries, freeze dried mandarins
Lavender Quince Crumble gf
Grapefruit gel, aniseed cream
Wattle Seed Basque Cheesecake gf/vegan
Dulce de leche, seasonal fruits, passionfruit curd
Cheese for One gfo
Selection of 3 South Coast artisan cheeses, apricot gel, seasonal fruits, lavosh
2 Course $79 per person
Please advise our waitstaff of any dietary requirements or food allergies
Menu Subject to Change|1.5% Card Transaction Fee Applies | Sunday Surcharge Applies
Please contact us for bookings
2 or 3 Course Group Booking Menu
(Compulsory for midweek bookings 15+ adults & weekend bookings 10+ adults)
-TO BEGIN-
Cheese Board gfo
Selection of 3 South Coast artisan cheeses
quince, seasonal fruits, lavosh
Contadino South Coast Marinated Olives gf/df
Burnt orange peel, oregano, garlic, chilli
-STARTERS-
Handcrafted Bread
Cultured butter
Jervis Bay Kingfish Crudo gf/df
Burnt orange segments, radish, finger limes, myrtle
Heirloom Tomatoes vo/gfo
Smoked buffalo mozzarella, fennel, olive truffle jam, duck fat croutons
Wagyu Carpaccio gf
Pickled eschalots, rye crisps, horseradish crème
– MAIN –
Jervis Bay Market Fish gf/df
South Coast pippies, charred baby leeks
Broccoli & Verde Pesto Pasta gfo/v/vegan option
Smoked mozzarella, walnuts, parmesan
Robertson Free Range Angus Beef (served medium-rare) gf/df
Chimichurri, roasted micro turnips
– SIDES –
Garden Salad gf/df
Pickled onions, avocado, radish, fennel, tamari seeds, vinaigrette
Shoestring Fries
House spiced salt, lemon aioli
– DESSERT –
$18.00 per person (pre order required / Alternate Drop)
Cacao Chocolate Coffee Semifreddo gf
Tart raspberries, freeze dried mandarins
Lavender Quince Crumble gf
Grapefruit gel, aniseed cream
Wattle Seed Basque Cheesecake gf/(vegan)
Dulce de Leche, seasonal fruits, passionfruit curd
Group Booking Menu – Friday evenings, Saturday & Sunday
Compulsory for all groups of 10 adults or more – $79 per person
(Midweek for groups exceeding 15 adults)
Children order from children’s menu on the day
Please advise our waitstaff of any dietary requirements or food allergies
Communal Sharing Platters | Menu Subject to Change | 1.5% Card transaction fee applies | Sunday surcharge applies
Wine & Drinks List
WHITE WINE
Chardonnay 2022
Glass $18 Bottle $75
Semillon 2021
Glass $17 Bottle $69
Savagnin 2021
Glass $18 Bottle $75
Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Glass $18 Bottle $69
Riesling 2020
Glass $19 Bottle $75
Riesling 2022
Glass $17 Bottle $69
Estate White 2022
Glass $18 Bottle $69
Arnies 2021
Glass $19 Bottle $75
Arnies 2022
Glass $17 Bottle $69
ROSÉ WINE
Kirk Pengilly Rosé (Non CRW)
Glass $18 Bottle $69
Rosé Pinot Noir 2022
Glass $18 Bottle $69
RED WINE
Illawarra Flame 2021
Glass $18 Bottle $75
Chambourcin 2021
Glass $18 Bottle $75
Ruby Red NV
Glass $18 Bottle $75
Saddleback Mountain Red 2022
Glass $18 Bottle $75
Shiraz 2021
Glass $18 Bottle $69
CELLARED WINE
Cabernet Sauvignon BT 2021
Glass $20 Bottle $89
Shiraz BT 2018
Glass $20 Bottle $89
Chambourcin 2016
Bottle $105
Illawarra Flame Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Bottle $110
Premium Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Bottle $116
SPARKLING WINE
Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV Glass $18 | Bottle $69
CRW HAND CRAFTED DRAUGHT BEER
Our Crooked River Wines preservative free beers
Uncle Joe’s Lager 4.5% ABV $12
Uncle Joe’s Pale Ale 4.8% ABV $12
Uncle Joe’s Ginger Beer 5.9% ABV $15
CRAFT BEER
Coopers Mid Strength $9
Coopers Green Pale Ale $11
Cascade Light $9
Young Henrys Lager $12
Young Henrys Pale Ale $12
Carlton Dry $11
Peroni Zero $9
COCKTAILS
Aperol Spritz $20
Cosmopolitan $22
Mojito $23
Margarita $24
Espresso Martini $24
STANDARD SPIRITS
$14
Smirnoff Vodka
Johnny Walker Red Label
Jack Daniels Bourbon
Jameson Whiskey
Bacardi Rum
Gordons Gin
Opening Hours
LUNCH
Wednesday to Friday 11:30am until 5pm.
Saturday 11:00am until 5pm.
Sunday 11.00am until 5pm.
Last Lunch booking, 2pm.
The Restaurant is located in the 1st Building.
Closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Sunday surcharge may apply.
DINNER
Every Friday & Saturday 6pm until 10pm.
Last Dinner booking, 8pm.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday 16th December
Christmas Dinner
Monday 1st January
New Years Day Luncheon
Wednesday 14th February
Valentines Day Dinner
**CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY & BOXING DAY**
EXTENDED HOLIDAY TRADE
Restaurant & Cellar Door.
Tuesday 2nd January
Monday 8th January
Tuesday 9th January
Monday 15th January
Tuesday 16th January
Easter Monday
Monday 1st April
Make a booking
Call (02) 4234 0975 or book online below.
All restaurant bookings are located inside the building, please note that even though we are a dog friendly venue we do not allow any dogs to be brought into the restaurant or cellar door.
Reviews
Rabbit terrine and arancini balls for entrees were divine. The steak was the best I have had that I can remember. The jus was so punchy and I just wanted to pick my plate up and lick it. The confit duck was beautiful as well. Dessert... yum yum yum sticky toffee pudding and the soufflé were so so good. I can't rave enough about the food and service. Try it – you wont be disappointed!
– Kerry
Great food, great service, great views. Had a family party here with 15 people. The services and quality of food were exceptional. Highly recommend.
– Melanie
Fabulous location. Mountains, sea and winery scenario. Felt like I was in Tuscany.
– Mario
I came here with my parents that are from Tasmania! Wine capital of Australia! It was fantastic! Definitely didn’t disappoint.
– Lisa
I pass this place nearly every day whilst at work and don't take much notice of it sat there on the hill. What a mistake, it has got a magnificent view from the restaurant over the vineyards that places in the Hunter could only dream of, with top quality food to match. What I like most about it though is that the pricing is so easy. Two courses for one price or three courses for another which makes it so much easier if you're in a group. The food was amazing and the service great by very friendly staff. Definitely worth getting off the highway for.
– Richard
What an incredible evening we had. The menu was well planned and the wines perfectly matched. It was a classic degustation of sampling which meant that we were then able to purchase wine for the table which we had enjoyed. Even though I have frequented the Cellar Door many times and am a fan of the wines it was wonderful to be able to experience them with food which best compliments them. Well done Crooked River Winery for keeping it classy. Very much looking forward to the next degustation evening.
– Maree
Good food, great views and impeccable service are what I normally look for when dining at a beautiful vineyard like this. I am not one to gloat and rave on about how good my experience was, but I truly feel that the team here at this excellent winery deserves nothing but a true and honest review. Compliments to the chef and helpful staff behind the bar.
– Abby
Greeted by friendly and attentive staff at the restaurant. Pork belly and lamb shanks - yum. Excellent chardonnay and cab sav. The cellar door offered tastings of the wine we wanted and we had a good discussion with the owner. A very good find and would go back there again.
– John
This is a fabulous winery offering the most beautiful view of rolling vineyards of the Crooked River Winery Estate. There is a great restaurant on site and live bands are a regular here. Wines are great and Uncle Joe's beers are fantastic too.
– Jenny
What an amazing place - incredible views of the mountains and vines with lovely large glass windows in the restaurant. The food was cooked beautifully had the duck and enjoyed a nice bottle of Crooked River Sauv Blanc. Service was fantastic, would highly recommend. A bit noisy when there are lots of people but still definitely worth visiting.
– Pauline
Harry & Jess
We had such an overwhelmingly positive experience with Rachel and the venue generally, we absolutely couldn't fault it. Rachel was helpful through the whole process, quick to respond, approachable & so accommodating with everything we wanted. All our guests said the staff were amazing on the day - the food was incredible, the bar service was quick and easy, and the staff were all lovely. I've had multiple guests who have worked in weddings themselves over the years say they thought the service was outstanding.
- Harry & Jess