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

Spaghetti alla Carbonara $15.00
- bacon, egg, garlic, cracked pepper, parmesan cheese
Calzone venesia 'rolled' Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- pizza filled with tomato, ham, mushrooms, ricotta, oregano, mozzarella cheese
Penne alla Romana $15.00
- tube pasta with tuna, tomatoes, olives, garlic, capsicum, parmesan cheese
Boscaiola Pizza - bushman 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- tomatoes, bacon, egg, mushrooms, onions, sliced potatoes, oregano, mozzarella cheese
Fettuccine alla Panna $15.00
- ham & cream sauce, parmesan cheese
Desserts $8.00 - $10.50
- Tiramisu bread & Butter Pudding, Choc Mud Cake, Cheesecake, Ice-cream sundaes
Diavola Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- salami, capsicum, anchovies, garlic, jalapenos, oregano, mozzarella cheese
Spaghetti alla Bolognese $15.00
- traditional meat sauce, parmesan cheese

Black Bean Sauce Dishes
Egg Fu Young
Pack No 7
- 3 Fish, 1 Potato Fritter, 1 Sausage, 1 Chip
Fish $2.50
Crumbed Fish $3.50
Chow Mein(Noodles)
Chicken Fried Rice $5.5
Egg $2

Wedges $11.00$8.50 1/2 portion
- served with bacon, cheese and sour cream
Gourmet Steak Sandwich $17.50
- juicy sirloin steak with onions lettuce tomato & relish
Open Chicken Burger $16.50
- served with avocado, salad greens & garlic aioli
Parnell's Warm Chicken Salad $16.50$13.50 1/2portion
- served with bacon, camembert, avocado & pesto dressing
Toasted Sandwich $6.50
- pick up to 3 of the following fillings. cheese, onion, tomato, sweetcorn, ham, pineapple
Thai Beef Salad $16.50 $13.50 1/2portion
- served with chilli dressing & crispy noodles
BLAT $14.50
- bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato served with homemade mayo on' toasted Turkish bread
Pasta of the Day $16.00 $12.00 1/2portion

Mixed Veg Jhalfrezi $14.90
- Mixed vegetables cooked together with onion, capsicum & spices
Butter (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $16.90
- Adelicious World famous dish, boneless meat pieces cooked in creamy tomato gravy with aromatic spices&herbs
Butter Vegetable $14.90
- Mixed vegetable cooked with creamy tomato gravy with and aromatic spices
Cheese & Garlic $4
Lemon Pepper Squid $8.90
- Squid battered with corn flour & spices then tossed with curry leaves, black pepper and lemon juice.
Poppadom (each) $1
Squid Kali Mirch $17.90
- Squid cooked with coconut cream, ground spices & crushed black pepper
Samosa (2 Pieces) $6.90
- Deep fried pastry stuffed with potato, green peas & ground spices

Cajun Chicken Salad $26.00
- Cajun chicken, mesculin, cherry tomatoes, red onion, camembert cheese, crispy noodles, aioli & cranberry sauce (gluten free without noodles)
Chicken & Mushroom Penne Pasta $24.00
- Chicken, mushrooms, spinach in a creamy basil pesto sauce with parmesan & pine nuts
French Fries small $7 large $10.50
- With aioli & tomato sauce
Eggs any style $11.00
- With toasted wholemeal bread grilled tomato & balsamic glaze
Soup of the day $13.00
- With toasted bread
Classic Cheese Burger $23.00
- Toasted ciabatta burger bun, beef pattie, cheese, lettuce, pickle, mustard, tomato ketchup & fries
Kid’s Ice Cream Sundae
- With chocolate or berry sauce
Chicken Nuggets
- With fries a small salad & tomato sauce

Seekh Kebabs $12.90
- Minced lamb flavoured with exotic spices, pressed on a skewer and finished in the tandoor
Prawn Curry $19.90
- Prawns cooked with sauteed onions, gravy, coriander, and coconut cream
Cheese and Onion Naan $4.00
- Stuffed with spiced cheese and onion, garnished with butter
Beef Madras $16.90
- Delicious medium hot beef curry and prepared with coconut
Butter Lamb $17.90
- Tender pieces of boneless lamb, cooked in a creamy tomato flavoured sauce
Vegetable Biryani $14.90
- Mixed vegetables cooked with rice and ground spices served with raita
Onion Bhaji $6.00
- Sliced onions stirred in chickpea flour batter and deep fried
Keema Mattar $17.90
- Lamb mince and peas cooked with capsicum and tomatoes, with mild spices

Creamy Mushrooms on Toast $15.50
- Pan-fried mushrooms, in a creamy garlic sauce, served with toasted potato & rosemary bread.
- Bacon Rashers (2) $5.50
Nachos $14.50
- Beef mince topping with melted cheese, sour cream & spring onions.
Hamburger & Fries $11.50
Rutland Breakfast $22.00
- Bacon & eggs (2), with crispy potato hunks, bratwurst sausage, portobello mushroom, roast tomato, spinach and house made relish. Served on toasted kibbled rye.
Starter Platter to Share (serves two) $29.50
- A selection of our starters – Calamari, Prawns, Mixed Satay and Grilled Scallops.
Vegetarian Filo Pie & Chickpea Curry $22.00
- Roasted sweet potato with feta cheese, red pepper, spinach & walnut wrapped in filo pastry, served with a chickpea curry and finished with a sauce Verte.
- Black Pudding $4.50

Cheeseboard $17.00
- Selection of Blue, Creamy Brie, Port Wine Cheddar, Quince Jelly, Dried Figs, Grapes & selection of savory crackers >>
Rack 'o' ribs $24.50
- Sticky Pork Ribs Twice Cooked in Chef’s Homemade Spicy Barbecue Sauce and Served with Baked Potato and Salad
Fish of the day $26.00
- Grilled Fish on a Potato and Herb Rosti with Spinach with White Wine and Pesto Sauce
Steakhouse fries $6.50
Apple & rhubarb crumble $12.00
- Warm apple & rhubarb crumble served with ice-cream, whipped cream & fresh fruit slices
High country lamb shank $29.50
- Tender New Zealand Slow Cooked Lamb in a Mint Jus, coupled with Creamy Potato & Kumara Mash, and Steamed Seasonal Vegetables
Seasoned wedges $10.50
- Lightly Seasoned Potato Wedges Topped with Grilled Bacon, Cheese, Sour Cream and Sweet Chili Sauce
Cheese board $17.00
- With selection of Blue, Creamy Brie, Port Wine Cheddar, Quince Jelly, Dried Figs, Grapes and a selection of Crackers

- Add smoked salmon + $6.00
- Add smoked salmon + $6.00
Big Breakfast $23 Large / $19 Small
- Streaky bacon, kransky sausages, free range poached eggs, creamy mushrooms, tomato, crispy fried potatoes with toasted focaccia and hollandaise.
Grilled Haloumi $19.50
- Crispy cajun potatoes topped with grilled haloumi cheese, rocket, and fresh cherry tomatoes. Drizzled with aioli. - Add streaky bacon + $5.00
- Springvale Benedict $18.90
- Crispy fried potatoes, topped with poached free range eggs and hollandaise sauce, with your choice of Bacon, Smoked Salmon, or Creamy Mushrooms
Kids Breakfast $9.50
- Sausage, hash brown, bacon, poached egg and toast
Hersheys Chocolate or Caramel Sundae $10.50
- Ice cream smothered in your choice of Hersheys chocolate or caramel sauce, garnished with more chocolate finished with whipped cream dusted with even more chocolate!
Fries $9.90
- Served with tomato sauce & aioli

Indian garlic naan bread $9.50
Quesadillas $22.50
- Chilli beef & cheese, vegetable relish & petit salad
Pasta of the Day $25.00
Chocolate More Chocolate $13.00
T-Bone Steak 500 gr $39.50
- Garlic mushrooms, jacket potato or fries, grilled tomato and side salad
Onion Rings (6) $9.50
Seafood Chowder $19.00
- Salmon, prawns, mussels, squid with toasted ciabatta
Curry of the Day $28.00
- W/ Naan, popadom, rice and mango chutney

Chunky Fries with Aioli & Tomato Sauce $5
Sauces (Choose one) N/A
- Mushroom, Barbecue, Peppercorn, Tartare, Hollandaise, Gravy, Tomato (Extra Sauces $1.50)
Deconstructed Coconut Cheesecake $16
- Hot Baileys Liqueur Ice Cream, Opaline Tuile, Champagne & Chambord Jelly
Potato Puree with Truffle Oil $5
Zucchini, Sundried Tomato & Spinach Roulade $17/$36
- Quinoa & Coriander Salad, Lemon Zest Mascarpone, Dried Olive Dust
Red Wine Braised Manawatu Farmed Lamb Shank $39
- Pumpkin Puree, Buttered Spinach, Bitter Blackberry, Trio of Beetroot, Confit Garlic
Fresh Steamed Market Vegetables $5
Duck Two Ways $43
- Five Spiced Crispy Skin Duck Breast, Confit Duck Leg, Courgette Puree Blood Orange Fluid Gel, Drunken Muscatels, Liquorice

Confit Duck Spring Rolls $12.00
- Served w sweet chilli dipping sauce
Salt n Pepper Tempura $10.00
- Served w lemon cider vinegar & your choice of/Seasonal vegetables (Served w soy)
Chocolate Fudge Brownie $15.00
- Served w chocolate Frangelico sauce, spiced berry compote & whipped cream
Salt n Pepper Tempura $19.00
- Served w lemon cider vinegar & your choice of/Tasting plate (Choose 3)
Angus Pure Eye Fillet $36.00
- Wrapped in streaky bacon w a Portobello mushroom, topped w Béarnaise sauce & red wine jus
Sticky Date Pudding $15.00
- Served w brandy butterscotch sauce, ice cream & whipped cream
Fresh seasonal vegetables $7.00
Mini Sausages & Mash $15.00
- Served with gravy & peas

Big Breakfast $19.50
- With Eggs, Bacon, Sausages ,Hashbrowns, tomatoes and onion.
Soup of the Day
Garlic and Chilli Prawns
- Seared jewels of the sea in a Chilli and Garlic rub. Served with warm Harrisa flavoured bread.
Quiche and Salad
Prawn twisters
- With a sweet chili sauce and Tzatziki
Mezze Platter
- Proscuitto, Salaami, Artichokes, Mussels, Salmon, Feta and Caper berries with Jalapeno relish and warm bread.
Pancakes $14.50
- Served with mixed berries and sweet Greek Yoghurt.
Sweet Spring Rolls $14.00
- Smooth blend of Banana and Macadamia nuts in a light crisp pastry. Served with warm Butterscotch sauce and Ice Cream.Suggested match: Cottage Block Cut Cane Pinot Gris)

Roast Chicken $30.00
- with Gravy, Chips and Salad
Scallops, Rice Noodles and Vegetables $10.50
Hot Plate $32.00
- Rib Eye Fillet Steak, Eggs, Onion, Mushroom and Chips
Pork Schnitzel $32.00
- with Mashed Potato and Salad
Ice Cream Sundae $6.50
Pork Schnitzel $20.00
- with Mashed Potato and Salad
Hot Plate $20.00
- Scotch Fillet Steak, Eggs, Onion, Mushroom and Chips
Garlic Bread $3.50

Prime Angus Eye Fillet $38.50
- Most tender cut, best served rare-medium well. Approx. 250g
Blue cheese $2.00
Crumbed prawns with Aioli Dip $19.00
- Crumbed Prawns on mesclun leaves with aioli and lemon wedges
Mushrooms $5.00
Garlic $2.00
Creme Brulee
- Classic Creme Brulee with Passionfruit ice cream or
Beer batered onion rings $5.00
Scotch $36.00