WHERE THE FARM MEETS THE PLATE…
Restaurant
Crooked River dining serves to celebrate its extraordinary surroundings by offering an inspiring menu that showcases our chefs’ creativity. Our Head Chef Dane Tobias is incredibly talented and has a massive focus on sourcing all local produce. He has trained alongside celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver and Rick Stein in Britain and has catered a string of celebrity events through his career. A spectacular setting with views overlooking the vineyard, Crooked River Restaurant is the perfect location for your upcoming occasion.
The Venue
A spectacular setting with views overlooking the vineyard, Crooked River Restaurant is the perfect location for your upcoming occasion.
The food
Crooked River dining serves to celebrate its extraordinary surroundings by offering an inspiring menu that showcases our chefs’ creativity.
Two Courses $65 | Three Courses $79
To Begin, Side Dishes, Seafood, Share Plates, Fromage and Children’s Meals priced separately
– TO BEGIN –
Crooked River Breads
smoked butter $9.50
Local Marinated Olives gf
sea salt lavosh $9.50
South Coast Sydney Rock Oysters df/gf
natural OR seaweed and finger lime pearl dressing $25 half dozen/$36 dozen
– ENTREES –
Celeriac Tortellini
fermented porcini sauce, hazelnut crumb
South Coast Wood Smoked Salmon Croquettes gf
potato mousse, salsa
Duck Liver and Foie Gras Parfait
spiced fig, port pearls, brioche
House Smoked Wagyu Brisket gf/df
red cabbage, barbeque sauce, piccililli
– MAINS –
Ricotta Gnocchi
three cheese sauce, fennel pangritata
Harrisa Lamb Backstrap gf
smoked aubergine tapenade, cilantro yogurt
Black Angus Eye Fillet gf
kholrabi pear slaw, stilton cafe de paris butter, cabernet shiraz jus
Market Fish gf
du puy braised lentils, fig and nashi pear chutney, saffron creme fraiche
– DESSERTS –
Strawberry Ginger Pavalova gf/df
strawberry jelly, almond cake
Goats Cheese Semifreddo
parsnips and red wine caramel, caramelized white chocolate
Chocolate Malt Opera Cake
mandarin whisky jam, malted aero
Artisanal Cheese Plate
pickled apricot jam, housemade lavosh
– SIDES –
$9.50
Wok Fried Greens gf
chilli, garlic, soy, sesame oil, edamame beans $9.50
Crispy Parmesan Polenta
creme fraiche and Hawaiian volcanic sea salt $9.50
Crooked River Garden Salad gf
split beans, charred zucchinis, pine nuts, marinated feta $9.50
Roasted Chats gf
fennel, lemon thyme salt $9.50
Shoestring Fries gf
lemon aioli $9.50
– SEAFOOD –
$55
Morton Bay Bugs gf
cardamom saffron rice, white wine fine’s herb garlic cream sauce $55
Chilli Crab Saffron Linguine
parsley, lemon, garlic, zucchini blossoms, fennel pangritata $40
– SHARE PLATE –
Seafood Platter for Two gf
morton bay bugs (4), chili garlic king prawns (4), salt and pepper squid,
bianco pippies, Eden wood smoked salmon,
Sydney rock oysters (6) with seaweed and finger lime dressing,
saffron rice and chilli crab, nam jim $160
Morrocan Lamb Shoulder for Two gf
braised greens, baked polenta, smoked aubergine tapenade,
charred lemon, cilantro saffron yogurt $130
– FROMAGE –
Small $28 | Large $45
fine local and international farmhouse and artisan cheeses,
served with Crooked River bread, pickled apricots, olives
– CHILDREN’S MEALS –
$25
Chicken Schnitzel
OR
Grilled Market Fish *gfo
served with shoestring fries and garden salad
Please advise our waitstaff of any dietary requirements or food allergies. Sorry, no split bills
Please contact us for bookings
Function Menu
ENTREES
Fennel crispy pork belly, onion soubise, cardamom manuka honey glaze, lotus root
Heirloom baby carrots, smoked aubergine, beetroot fluid gel, vinnocotto raisins, toasted grains, goats curd
Native bush spiced eden hot smoked salmon, beetroot relish, samphire, creme fraiche
Chicken involtini saltimbocco, parmesan polenta mash, cranberry and sage buerre noisette
Sumac lamb fillet, persian lime grilled vegetables, rose water yogurt
Szechuan crispy duck breast, fragrant Vietnamese salad, nam jim
MAINS
Black Angus beef fillet, braised calvernero, paris mash, pink peppercorn jus
Native pepperberry lamp rump, thyme bake polenta, lemon myrtle greens, pommegranite jus
Crispy skin barramundi, tuscan peppernata, crispy serrano ham, aged balsamic vinegar
Proscuitto wrapped spatchcock, carrot ginger puree, red quinoa, fried aubergine, pistachio nuts and cilantro
Gremolata portobello mushroom, wet polenta, burrata cheese, truffle oil
DESSERTS
Pecan nut maple tart, drunken bourbon pears, raw honey, lemon myrtle gelato
Iranian sticky date banana pudding, spiced caramel, vanilla bean ice cream
Brazillian creme caramel, coconut sugu, pistachio nut toille, hibiscus flower compote
Coconut and kaffa lime pearl pannacotta, blueberries, luchee, passionfruit, caramel, dehydrated mandarines
Flourless chocolate, hazelnut tortina, ganache, vanilla bean creme fraiche and wild berry sorbet
CANAPES
HOT CANAPES
Thai coriander and lemongrass wontons
Spicy fried okra, lemon salt
Japanese crumbed fish croquettes
Salt and pepper calamari, nam jim
Native pepper beef crostini, sumac aioli
Pork and fennel meatballs, sour cherry sauce
Panko fried camembert, chilli cranberry compote
Harissa prawns, preserved lime yogurt, mint leaves
Parmesan baked polenta, creme fraiche, volcanic sea salt
Orange and star anise braised black angus beef ragu on mille feuille
COLD CANAPES
Native bush spiced, gin cured salmon crostini, beetroot relish
Smoked beetroot tartlets, aubergine puree, goats curd
Juniper berry eye fillet beef, carrot puree, pickled walnuts
Barbeque jerk chicken, charred pineapple salsa
Vanilla bean poached king prawns, chineese omlette, mustard
Frittata, charred peppers, basil, courgettes, olive tepenade
SUBSTANTIAL CANAPES
Salt and pepper squid, cucumber, lychee, cashews, nam jim
South African peri peri king prawns, saffron and almond currant rice
Chicken korma, saffron, cardamom, lemon rice, raita, roti
Indonesian beef satay skewers, tomato, cilantro, pickles
Fritto misto (selection of tempura local seafood), lemon, tartar
Harissa lamb cutlets, zucchini, peppers, pommegranites, rose water yogurt
House smoked pulled pork sliders, confit garlic aioli, apple, korabi pear
SWEET CANAPES
Iranian sticky date and banana pudding, butterscotch and vanilla bean gelato
Pecan nut maple tartlets, bourbon pears, raw honey, lemon myrtle gelato
Passionfruit curd tartlets, sweet bittels mulberry compote
Chocolate hazelnut brownies, dehydrated mandarines, clotted cream
White chocolate lemon baked cheesecakes and forest berries
Mango and coconut tea cakes, blood orange syrup
Apple and rhubarb crumble, cardamom custard
Wine & Drinks List
– ESTATE GROWN WHITE WINES –
Moscato
glass $12 | bottle $45
Foxground Rose
glass $12 | bottle $45
Foxground Classic White
glass $12 | bottle $45
Verdelho
glass $12 | bottle $45
Premium Sauvignon Blanc
glass $15 | bottle $55
Estate White 2018
glass $15 | bottle $55
Semillon 2018
glass $15 | bottle $55
Savagnin 2018
glass $15 | bottle $55
– ESTATE GROWN RED WINES –
Shiraz BT 2015
glass $15 | bottle $55
Cabernet Sauvignon BT 2015
glass $15 | bottle $55
Saddleback Mountain Blend 2015
(Cabernet Sauvignon/Sangiovese/Chambourcin)
glass $15 | bottle $55
Chambourcin 2016
glass $15 | bottle $55
Foxground Cabernet Shiraz 2015
glass $15 | bottle $55
Black Label Shiraz 2015
glass $15 | bottle $65
Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
glass $15 | bottle $65
– OLDER ESTATE GROWN RED WINES –
Black Top Romance Red 2015 (sweet red)
bottle $65
Illawarra Flame Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
(Cabernet Sauvignon/Chambourcin/Shiraz)
bottle $65
Premium Shiraz 2014
bottle $65
Premium Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
bottle $65
– ESTATE GROWN SPARKLING WINE –
Chardonnay Pinot Noir
bottle $65
Sparkling Rose
bottle $55
– NON ESTATE WINES –
Annie’s Lane Shiraz 2013 (Clare Valley)
bottle $58
Jim Barry Watervale Riesling 2016 (Clare Valley)
bottle $48
Franklyn Tate Shiraz (Margaret River)
bottle $58
Ninth Island Pinot Noir 2015 (Tasmania)
bottle $48
Cat Amongst the Pigeons Pinot Grigio 2016 (Eden Valley)
bottle $40
– BEER –
Uncle Joe’s Craft Beer
$9
James Boags Light Premium
$7
Corona
$8
Crown Lager
$8
Cider – Apple
$10
– STANDARD SPIRITS –
$12
– TOP SHELF SPIRITS –
$20
Opening Hours
~ LUNCH ~
Wednesday to Sunday
from 11:30am
Closed Monday & Tuesday
~ DINNER ~
Saturday evenings
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