Drover’s Return Bar & Cafe in Manawatu-Wanganui Menu -

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THE DROVER $13.00
- toasted sesame bun mayo our tomato relish sweet pickles BBQ sauce lettuce tomato red onion cheddar & prime NZ mince patty
BBQ BEEF & BACON $15.00
- toasted sesame bun mayo sweet pickles BBQ sauce lettuce tomato onion cheddar bacon an Egg & prime NZ beef mince pattye
BIG DOUBLE BEEF & CHILLI $16.50
- toasted sesame bun chipotle mayo, sriracha mayo lettuce tomato red onion sweet pickles double cheddar prime NZ beef mince patty & slow cooked beef
BIG MEAT & CHEESE $16.50
- toasted sesame bun bacon mayo BBQ sauce relish sweet pickles streaky bacon slow cooked beef cheddar & tasty cheese either side of a prime NZ beef mince pattye
BEEF & BLUE $15.00
- toasted sesame bun smoked mayo sweet pickles lettuce tomato red onion prime NZ beef mince patty cheddar streaky bacon and blue cheese
THE DROVERS FISH $14.00
- toasted sesame bun panko crumbed Hoki pieces house tartare sweet pickles lemon dressing slaw cheddar
CHICKEN AND SWISS $14.00
- toasted focaccia bun chargrilled chicken roasted capsicum swiss cheese, lemon mayo rocket, tomato, and red onion
LOUISIANA BBQ CHICKEN $14.00
- toasted focaccia bun chargrilled chicken streaky bacon, Louisiana BBQ sauce smoked Mayo cheddar lemon dressed slaw
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN $14.00
- toasted focaccia bun chargrilled chicken chipotle mayo lettuce tomato red onion cheddar
DROVER STEAK SANDWICH $16.50
- toasted sesame bun lettuce tomato red onion beef chargrilled to just under medium and egg, onion rings, our tomato relish and smoked mayo
PULLED PORK PO BOY $15.00
- toasted sesame bun slow cooked shoulder pork with Lousiana BBQ sauce lemon dressing slaw cheddar red onion and a touch of chipotle mayo
POPCORN SHRIMP PO BOY $14.00
- toasted sesame bun bacon mayo lettuce red onion and crumbled Bubba Gump shrimp

Our Aioli $1.00
Bacon $4.00
Egg $1.00
Panko Hoki piece $2.20
Beef Patty $2.00
Sour Cream $1.00
Chili sauce $1.00

CHICKEN BACON RANCH $16.00
- chargrilled chicken breast maple roasted bacon pieces mesclun lettuce mix salad bits red onion honey mustard vinaigrette, camembert croutons and ur own ranch dressing GF
PULLED PORK HUARACHES $14.00
- pulled shoulder pork on a fried tortilla with melted cheese onions tomato capsicum strips chipotle mayo and topped with a rocket micro greens mix GF without tortilla
CORN FRITTERS $12.50
- corn fritters served with mesclun lettuce salad and our own chutney add bacon $4.00, also available as a burger with fries just ask the bar staff when you order, GF egg and dairy free

Kiwi blokes rump Egg & chips(with salad $27.00) $23.00
Ribeye Sauce Chips(with salad $33.00) $29.00
Sirloin Sauce Chips(with salad$33.00) $29.00

Garden Salad side $4.00
Our Aioli $1.00
Bacon $4.00
Eggs, onion each $2.00
Beer Battered Onion rings $5.00
Extra Mushrooms/garlic $2.00
Bowl of Bubba Gump Prawns $12.00

Bowl o'Fries $9.00
Waffle-cut Fries $10.50
Drover Cheesy Fries $12.50
- waffle out fries topped with melted herby cheese and finished with our aioli
Fish and Chips $10.00
- Japanese Panko crumbed Hoki on waffle cut fries with our chunky tartare sauce/make it a meal with salad $14.00
Beef Nachos GF $10.00
- corn chips melted cheese spicy chili mince with chili beans all put together in the traditional manner topped with sour cream
Pulled Beef & Cheese po Boy $6.00
- slow cooked beef in rich gravy on a sesame seed bun with cheese a touch of mayo & BBQ sauce with fries $10.00
Classic BLT $8.00
- streaky bacon lettuce tomato all piled on a sesame bun with lashings of our smoked mayo
JB(Just Bacon) $8.50
- toasted sesame bun Louisiana BBQ sauce house smoked mayo and loads of bacon
Grazing Drover Platter 6ppl $38.00
- a selection of nibbles bites rings rolls wontons etc on a pile of fries with 3 dipping sauces
Loaded Roasties GF 2+ppl $9.00
- roasties topped with melted cheese bacon and sour cream chili sauce sweet or hot optional
Roasties & Gravy 2+ppl $9.00
- roasties in our own house gravy chock full of hours worth of flavour

Nearby Sample Menus

Pizza bread 9" $7.00/12" $14.00
- brushed with olive oil, garlic, oregano
Fettuccine alla Vegetariana $15.00
- tomatoes, capsicum, mushrooms, cauliflower, broccoli, basil pesto, zucchini, parmesan cheese
Quattro stagioni - 4 seasons pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- 4 ingredients of your choice with oregano, mozzarella cheese
Hawaiian Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- ham, pineapple, oregano, mozzarella cheese
Contadina Pizza - farmers 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- tomatoes, cabbanosy, salami, capsicum, oregano, mozzarella cheese
Spaghetti alla Bolognese $15.00
- traditional meat sauce, parmesan cheese
Spaghetti alla Carbonara $15.00
- bacon, egg, garlic, cracked pepper, parmesan cheese
Vegetariana Classico Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- tomatoes, mushrooms, capsicum, zucchini, avocado, artichokes, oregano, mozzarella cheese

Veg Supreme $8.00
- Loaded with mushroom and capsicum, sweet red onion, juicy pineapple, fresh diced tomato and stretchy mozzarella, with a garlic & oregano seasoning.
Apricot Chicken $13.50
- Tender sliced chicken with sweet red onion, capsicum & gooey mozzarella and finished with a sweet apricot drizzle.
Beef, Bacon &… $8.00
- Succulent seasoned beef and crispy bacon, matched with a rich caramelised onion relish and mouth-watering mozzarella.
Tandoori Chicken Pizza $13.50
- For a taste of India, enjoy our Tandoori sauce base topped with succulent chicken, sweet red onion and fresh red capsicum with delicious melting mozzarella.
BBQ Hawaiian $9.00
- Crispy bacon and ham with juicy pineapple and sweet red onion. Topped with cheesy mozzarella melt and a tangy BBQ drizzle.
Create Your Own $10.50
- Create a pizza with your choice of delicious toppings and crust. Flavour up for free with a sprinkle of seasoning and/or a sauce swirl....
Hawaiian $5.00
- A Kiwi classic. Sweet juicy pineapple, tender ham and loaded with melting mozzarella.
Meat Lovers $9.00
- A classic marinara sauce loaded with spicy pepperoni, tender beef and ham, crispy bacon and cabanossi and topped with melting mozzarella.

Gourmet Ice Cream $13.00
- Dunedin's own speciality, gourmet ice cream – Speight's Old Dark, topped with caramel and coffee sauce.
Crispy Crumbed Camembert $16.00
- An oldie but a goodie! Crispy camembert with a gooey centre, with spiced plum chutney.
Deep South Salmon $33.50
- Pan roasted fillet of Salmon served on a garlic caper mash, topped with a tomato ragout and horseradish and lime cream. With a choice of garden salad or fresh vegetables on the side. Beer Match: Savour the flavour here with a glass of Speight's Gold Medal Ale.
Black Cherry Chicken $30.80
- Pan roasted chicken supreme, stuffed with herbs, cashew nuts, soft cheese and bacon. Laid on kumara mash with a black cherry sauce and garden salad. Beer Match: Speight's Porter has the complex flavours to enhance this dish.
Mushrooms $6.00
Baby Pavlova $13.00
- The Kiwi classic surrounded with a salad of fresh fruit, whipped cream and smothered in a wild berry compote.
Thai Beef Salad $23.80
- Marinated beef in authentic thai ingredients with salad greens, roasted cashews, crispy noodles and a refreshing homemade dressing.
Banana Split $13.00
- With all the bells and whistles!

Avocado Smash.. $15.50
- Served on toasted Vogels with tomato and poached egg(Add bacon.. $17.70)
Toasted Bagel
- Swap bagel to gluten free bread Cream cheese and jam. Avocado, tomato, cream cheese and pesto. Add bacon..
Fresh Fish of the Day.. $31.50
- Grilled fresh fish with a lite basil sauce, served with baby herbed potatoes, green beans and vine tomatoes
Baked caramel cheesecake.. $9.00
- Thick and creamy cheesecake with a layer of delicious caramel on top
Gluten Free Mud Cake.. $6.00
- Rich gluten free chocolate cake, best served warm..
Gnocchi.. $24.90
- Homemade potato gnocchi and mushrooms in a creamy sauce topped with rocket and parmesan
Waffles.. $8.50
- Waffle with banana, ice cream and Nutella
Thai Beef Salad.. $19.00
- Marinated beef strips in salad greens with cherry tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta and balsamic dressing, topped with crispy noodles

Cookie Fix $2.00
Very Vegemite $4.00
Brownie $2.50
Signature Mix $10.00 per head
- 4 Pack $4.90
Garden Pita $8.5 Reg / $7.5 Petita
Roast Lamb Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Ediballs $3 or $5 for two packs

with mushrooms $3.50
MEGA BREAKFAST $18.50
- angus steak, gourmet sausage, manuka bacon, eggs, hash browns, tomato and toast
Hash brown add $1.50
STICKY PORK RIBS $11.50
- coated in homemade smokey BBQ Sauce with chips or garlic potatoes
Large $11.50
EXPRESS GRILL $11.50
- one choice from the grill + salad, grilled onions and garlic potatoes. 1/4 chicken, or angus steak or veggie hash cake
BREAKFAST GRILL $11.50
- manuka bacon, grilled eggs and toast
Add a bowl of mushroom sauce for $3.50

Mushroom Risotto with Smoked Chicken - creamy mushroom topped with smoked chicken $16.00
Spaghetti Marinara - mixed seafood tossed with spaghetti an a napolitano sauce with parmesan cheese $18.00
Beef & Mushroom pot pie - served with salad & fries $16.50
Fish of the Day - Crumbed battered with a garden salad, fries and tartare sauce $24.00
All Day Breakfast - Streaky Bacon, sausage, tomato, mushroom, potato hash, eggs to your liking with toasted Vienna $17.00
Warm Chicken Salad - Grilled chicken breast on a salad topped with avocado and brie cheese, cashew nuts and balsamic vinagrette $16.50
Seafood Broth - mussels, squid, prwans, fish & scallops in a italian style tomato broth with toasted baguette $18.00
Eggs Benedict - Toasted English muffins topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce with Bacon or Tomato & Mushroom $14.00

- for two $30.00
Greek salad $12.50
- Tossed salad greens with olives, cucumber, tomato, feta, red onion, finished with olive oil and balsamic dressing
Vegetable stack $24.00
- Seasonal vegetables, eggplant, halloumi stacked and served on a bed of wilted spinach
- Small $6.00
- Chicken with bacon, cheese, egg or
- Small $4.00
- Main $19.50
Thai spiced fish cakes $13.00
- Handmade fish cakes with an Asian slaw, lime, coriander and chilli dressing

BREKKIE WRAP
- We teamed our sausage patty with a fresh egg, cheese, bacon, hash bites, barbeque and hollandaise sauce. We've got breakfast literally wrapped up. And toasted.
CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER
- A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy chicken patty, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun.
WHOLEMEAL WRAPS
- Crispy chicken fillet with freshly sliced tomatoes, fresh lettuce and creamy mayo with either Peri Peri, Caesar or BBQ sauce, all folded up in a soft wholemeal wrap. Add bacon or cheese if you like, and make it a value meal by adding regular fries and a regular soft drink or side salad and pump mini.
BACON, EGG & CHEESE STUNNER
- The Bacon, Egg & Cheese Stunner Meal includes one Bacon, Egg & Cheese muffin, Small Fries, Regular Hot Drink and a Link Sausage. Now that's value. Available until 11 am at participating restaurants.
CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER
- A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy chicken patty, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun.
SALAD BURGER
- Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. One bite and youll be hooked. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
CHICKEN BACON MEATY
- The Chicken Bacon Meaty Burger: 2 crispy chicken patties, 6 rashers of bacon, 2 slices of cheese, and BBQ sauce. Oh, and we added some onion too. It’s part of the Meatatarian Range, available for a limited time.
CHICKEN FRIES
- BK’s Chicken Fries are made with New Zealand chicken, with a light, seasoned crispy coating. Chicken Fries are shaped like fries and are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces. Choose from Heinz Seriously Good Peri Peri Mayo or Aioli, BBQ and Sweet & Sour

LAMB SHANKS $21.30 / $28.00
- SINGLE OR DOUBLE SERVED ON A KUMARA MASH WITH A MINT GRAVY
OMELETTE WITH SALAD $15.80
BATTERED MUSSELS $6.20
SPICY SALADS CAJUN CHICKEN OR ASIAN BEEF $18.40
BANGERS & MASH $18.20
CHIPS $4.20/$8.40
- small/large
HAM STEAK SALAD & CHIPS $17.20
BUTTER CHICKEN WRAP WITH SALAD $18.20

Roti (Flaky Bread) (1pc/2pcs) $6.00/$9.00
- with peanut sauce (extra roti $3.00)
Steak Sandwich $23.00
Crispy Fish Fillet $27.00
- in roasted chilli & garlic sauce on spaghetti
Wedges $9.00/$14.00
- with bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli
Toast $5.00
- with butter & choice of bread (jam, lemon, curd, honey)
Beer Battered Fish Burger $14.00
Egg $2.00
Deep Fried Marinated Chicken Wings N/A

Fresh Fish and Chips $16.00
Prime Ribeye Steak $20.00
- with salad and chips
Bowl of Chips $5.00
- with Sauces Sauces Available: Tomato, Aioli, Sweet Chilli or Mayo
Nachos $14.00
- Tomato Salsa OR Beef
Shrimp Cocktail $14.00
Smoked Chicken Salad $17.50
Sausages and Chips $12.00
Chicken Fillets $16.90
- with sweet chilli dip and chips

BBQ grilled pork spare ribs $12.00
- Served with finger bowl
Pavlova and cream $7.50
- Sprinkled with flavoured manuka honey powders
Salad $5.50
Scotch fillet steak $26.00
- Grilled to your liking, served with garlic butter or mushroom sauce
Manuka honey dessert-chef´s specialty $8.00
Chips small $4.50
Fish and chips $9.50
-Bread and dips $10.50

Seared Duck Breast $39
- Served on kumara and ginger puree with a pork shiitake mushroom cigar and a fennel and orange coriander salad
Seafood Pasta $25.50
- Mussels, clams, prawns, smoked salmon, spinach and capers, bound in a creamy dill sauce topped with fresh Parmigianon Reggiano
Tom Yum Prawns N/A
- Sautéed prawns on a bed of vermicelli, in hot and sour tom yum broth, topped with julien vegetables, spring onions and coriander
Sides $6.50
- Garlic mushrooms, Green Salad, Fries with or without aioli, Potato gratin, green beans with almond butter
Thai Beef Salad $21
- Thai marinated beef, salad greens, cashew nuts, palm sugar dressing and crispy noodles
Soup of the Day $12.50
- Served with toasted bread
Sticky Date Pudding N/A
- Served with toffee sauce, French vanilla bean ice cream and cream anglaise
Rissotto $23
- Roasted pumkin, feta and pine nut risotto, served with tempura chicken tenderloins and tomoto confit