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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
Berry Sourdough Bread
Morella Grove olive oil, balsamic, native dukkah $6 per person
South Coast Shucked Oysters $27 half dozen / $49 dozen
*Australian green apple & yuzu granita gf/df
*Native finger lime pearls & olive oil gf/df
*Pangrattato, bacon, jalapeno
South Australian Smoked Almonds gf/df $6
Australian Marinated Olives gf/df
Burnt orange peel, oregano, chilli $9
Smoked Rainbow Trout on Cassava gf
Caviar, lemon pearls $22
Parmesan Polenta Chips gf
Smoked truffle aioli $18
SMALL PLATES
Pork & Ginger Deep Fried Dumplings (x6 )(vegan option)
Nam jim $22
Salt Bush & Native Pepper Squid gf/df
Wild rocket, tomato chilli jam, aioli $24
Hot Smoked Salmon Poke Bowl gf/df
Quinoa, wakame, edamame, cabbage, pickled ginger, nam jim, kewpie mayo $26
BURGERS
All served on a milk bun with shoestring fries $25 | Gluten free option +$4
Wagyu Beef
Lettuce, onion jam, truss tomato, pickles, mustard, cheese, barbeque sauce, aioli
BBQ Smoked Pulled Pork Burger
Celeriac apple and wombok slaw, horseradish aioli
Black Eye Bean, Sweet Potato & Miso Falafel
Lettuce, onion jam, truss tomato, beetroot chutney, cheese, aioli
MAIN
(Mains available until 2:30pm)
Australian Market Fish gf/dfo
Greenwell Point mussels, burnt leeks, butter beans, fines herb sauce $42
Miso Roast Pumpkin gf/vegan
Edamame, togarashi, pickled jalapeno $38
Robertson Free Range Angus Rib Eye (served medium-rare) gf/df
Salsa Verde, estate jus, charred onions $48
Chili King Prawn Linguine gfo
Cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, pangrattato, parmesan $42
SIDES
(available until 2:30pm)
Roasted Zucchini gf/dfo
Black cumin, sage oil, goats curd $15
Truffle Roasted Potatoes gf/df
Rosemary salt $15
Garden Leaf Salad gf/dfo
Pomegranate molasses, Roquefort blue cheese, hazelnuts $15
Shoestring Fries
Rosemary salt, lemon aioli $12
DESSERT
$18.00
Dark Chocolate & Coconut Mousse gf/vegan
Orange marmalade, sesame snap
Spiced Strawberries & Cream gf
Lychee cream, smoked almonds, ginger shortbread
Affogato gf
Vanilla bean ice cream, Seven Mile Roasters espresso, Frangelico liqueur
Jamberoo Mountain Blue Cheese gfo
Pickled apples, macerated prunes, charcoal lavosh
CHILDREN’S MEALS
$23.00
Cheeseburger
Fries
Battered Snapper
Fries, aioli
Sugo Pasta
Parmesan cheese
Fried Chicken
Fries
Midweek Menu: Wednesday/Thursday/ Friday 11:30am—3:30pm (Starters/Grazing until 4pm)
Please advise our waitstaff of any dietary requirements or food allergies
Menu Subject to Change|1.5% Card Transaction Fee Applies
Please contact us for bookings
WEEKEND MENU
Berry Sourdough Bread
Morella Grove olive oil, balsamic, native dukkah $6
South Coast Shucked Oysters $27 half dozen / $49 dozen
*Australian green apple & yuzu granita gf/df
*Native finger lime pearls & olive oil gf/df
*Pangrattato, bacon, jalapeno
Suggested wine pair: Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir
STARTERS
Hiramasa Gin Cured Kingfish gf/df
Bonito vinegar, wasabi
Suggested wine pair: Savagnin 2021
Confit Pork Belly gf
Smoked almonds, fennel, pear, manuka honey
Suggested wine pair: Chambourcin 2021
Heirloom Cauliflower gf/vegan
Corn puree, pine nuts, celery, currants
Suggested wine pair: Riesling 2020
Snowy River Smoked Trout on Cassava gf
Caviar, lemon pearls
Suggested wine pair: Semillon 2021
MAIN
Australian Market Fish gf/dfo
Greenwell Point mussels, burnt leeks, butter beans, fines herb sauce
Suggested wine pair: Chardonnay 2022
Miso Roast Pumpkin gf/vegan
Edamame, togarashi, pickled jalapeno
Suggested wine pair: Savagnin
Confit Duck gf/dfo
Celeriac, apple compote, pork crackling dust
Suggested wine pair: Saddleback Mountain Red 2022
Robertson Free Range Angus Eye Fillet (served medium-rare) gf/df
Salsa verde, estate jus, charred onions
Suggested wine pair: Cabernet Sauvignon BT 2021
SHARE PLATTER
18 hr Braised Harissa Short Rib
Rosewater yoghurt, charred corn, coriander, lime $110
SIDES
Roasted Zucchini gf/dfo
Black cumin, sage oil, goats curd $15
Truffle Roasted Potatoes gf/df
Rosemary salt $15
Garden Leaf Salad gf/dfo
Pomegranate molasses, Roquefort blue cheese, hazelnuts $15
Shoestring Fries
Rosemary salt, lemon aioli $12
DESSERT
$18.00
Dark Chocolate & Coconut Mousse gf/vegan
Orange marmalade, sesame snap
Spiced Strawberries & Cream gf
Lychee cream, smoked almonds, ginger shortbread
Affogato gf
Vanilla bean ice cream, Seven Mile Roasters espresso, Frangelico liqueur
Jamberoo Mountain Blue Cheese gfo
Pickled apples, macerated prunes, charcoal lavosh
CHILDREN’S MEALS
$23.00
Cheeseburger
Fries
Battered Flathead
Fries, aioli
Sugo Pasta
Parmesan cheese
Fried Chicken
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 and Public Holiday 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
South Coast Cheese Board gfo
Jamberoo Mountain Blue, Milawa King River Gold, Yarrawa cheddar, seasonal fruit,
quince, lavosh crackers
Marinated Olives gf/df
Burnt orange peel, oregano, chili
STARTERS
Berry Sourdough
Morella Grove olive oil, balsamic, dukkah
Hiramasa Gin Cured Kingfish gf/df
Bonito vinegar, wasabi
Heirloom Cauliflower gf/vegan
Corn puree, pine nuts, celery, currants
Confit Pork Belly gf
Smoked almonds, fennel, pear, manuka honey
MAIN
Robertson Free Range Angus Rib Fillet (served medium-rare) gf/df
Salsa verde, estate jus, charred onions
Australian Market Fish gf/dfo
Greenwell Point Mussels, butter beans, burnt leeks, fines herb sauce
Miso Roast Pumpkin gf/vegan
Edamame, togarashi, pickled jalapeno
SIDES
Garden Leaf Salad gf/dfo
Pomegranate molasses, Roquefort blue cheese, tarragon, vinaigrette
Roasted Zucchini gf/dfo
Black cumin, sage oil, goats curd
Shoestring Fries gf/dfo
Rosemary salt, lemon aioli
DESSERT
Dark Chocolate Mousse gf/vegan
Orange marmalade, sesame snap
Spiced Strawberries & Cream gf
Lychee cream, smoked almonds, ginger shortbread
Group Booking Menu – 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 and Public Holiday surcharge applies
Wine & Drinks List
WHITE WINE
Chardonnay 2022
Glass $15 Bottle $59
Estate White 2022
Glass $15 Bottle $59
Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Glass $15 Bottle $59
Semillon 2021
Glass $17 Bottle $69
Savagnin 2021
Glass $18 Bottle $75
Riesling 2020
Glass $19 Bottle $75
Glass $18 Bottle $75
ROSÉ WINE
Rosé Shiraz 2024
Glass $18 Bottle $69
RED WINE
Illawarra Flame 2021
Glass $18 Bottle $75
Chambourcin 2021
Glass $18 Bottle $75
Ruby Red
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 $95
Premium Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Bottle $116
SPARKLING WINE
Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV
Glass $18 | Bottle $69
CRW HAND CRAFTED DRAUGHT BEER
Crooked River Estate Lager $12
Crooked River Estate Pale Ale $12
Crooked River Estate Hazy Pale $12
Crooked River Estate Ginger Beer $15
CRAFT BEER
Hahn Light $9
Carlton Dry $11
Peroni Zero $9
COCKTAILS
Aperol Spritz $20
Cosmopolitan $22
Mojito $23
Margarita $24
Espresso Martini $24
Amaretto Sour $25
Negroni $25
Old Fashioned $25
STANDARD SPIRITS
$14
Smirnoff Vodka
Johnny Walker Red Label
Jack Daniels Bourbon
Jameson Whiskey
Bacardi Rum
Gordons Gin
Henessy VS Cognac
Archie Rose Gin
Kracken Spiced Rum
Saturday 27th July
Entrée
Tasmanian Smoked Salmon Carpaccio gfo
lime creme fraiche, fried capers, caviar
Confit Pork Belly gf
smoked almonds, fennel, pear, manuka honey
Smoked Corn Fed Chicken gf
minted pea tapenade, parmesan, nasturtium oil
Main
Smoked Beef Brisket gf/df
cranberry, burnt orange, honey carrots, thyme jus
Duck Maryland gf
juniper berries, figs, radicchio, Jerusalem artichokes
Salt Water Barramundi Fillet gf
polenta, sage, cranberry beurre noisette
Dessert
Strawberries and Cream
ginger, toffee praline sponge, meringue chards
White Chocolate and Raspberry Blondie
miso caramel, vanilla bean gelato
‘’Cheer-amisu’’ Blueberry Mascarpone
savoiardi, cherry, espresso, dark chocolate
Vegan and vegetarian options are available. Please notify on booking. If we aren’t made aware prior to the day, then we can’t guarantee that this will be available.
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
Saturday 6pm until 10pm.
Last Dinner booking, 8pm.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CHRISTMAS IN JULY SATURDAY 27TH JULY
Live music 1:30pm – 4:30pm on the hill
27th July – Phoebe Over
3rd August – Benjamino
10th August – Tayah Larsen
17th August – Benjamino
24th August – Jack Willis
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. Dogs must remain on a leash at all times and we ask that you clean up after your dog.
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