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

Di Famiglia $25.90
- 8 slices
Lasagna $16.90 / $14.50
- The classic baked layered dish of Egg Pasta, prime Minced Beef and Bechamel Sauce, topped with a Tomato Blend and Parmesan. With House Salad / without salad
Red Tide see above
- Spicy Chilli Shrimps, Creamy Brie, Red Capsicum and Onion, Swirled with Thousand Island Dressing
Garden Green Salad $4.50
Other Gourmet Topping $2.50
Garlic Bread $4.50
Cajun Style see above
- Spicy Cajun chicken, Capsicum, Shrimps & Mushrooms
BBQ Chicken Salad $13.90
- Chunks of Marinated Chicken, tossed through Fresh Salad Greens with Avocado, Crunchy Noodles & laced with House Vinaigrette

Vegetarian $6.90
- Mediterranean Style
Chicken $9.50 / $11.90
- Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large
Salad $7.00 / $8.00
- Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large
Falafel $2.00
Mixed $9.00 / $9.90
- Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large
Chicken $12.90 / $15.90
- Served with Rice. Small / Large
Veg Fritter $2.50
Beef $9.00 / $10.50
- Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large

Poh Pia Sod (Fresh Prawn Spring Rolls) $8.00
- This is a very healthy starter, lettuce, mint, coriander, bean spout wrapped in fresh rice paper served with Hoisin sauce.
Yum Pla-Merk (squid salad) $13.50
- Squid tossed with hot and sour dressing, garlic, onion, coriander, spring onion, tomato and celery.
Sticky Rice S $3.00
Kuay Tiew Nam (*Thai Famous Noodle Soup..)
CHOICE OF:
Tom Kha
- A refreshing soup, boiled galangal combined with coconut milk and lemongrass.
Coconut Rice S $3.00 / M $4.50 / L $6.50
Pla MerkTodd $8.80
- Deep fried home made salt & pepper squid served with lemon wedge and sweet chilli sauce.

Panfried market fish or Pacific Salmon served w ciabatta, lemon and fennel crust in a carrot, ginger and saffron broth w tomato confit, sea salt roasted gourmet potatoes and wilted baby spinach $29
Dijon and maple glazed chicken breast filled w a smoked kransky and paprika sausage on persian roasted pumpkin, gnocchi crisp sage bed w garlic croutons and fried shallots $29
Twice cooked pork belly on a bed of creamed savoy cabbage, smoked pork lardons and watercress w vanilla star anise apple relish, chickpea fritters and buttercup puree $29
Freshly ground beef meat balls in a rich tomato and basil sauce topped w grilled mozzarella $13
Steak, ale and whisky cheddar pie, with creamy potato mash and garlic bread stick $25
FISH N CHIPS - Monteith’s Golden battered Terekihi with french fries, tartare, tomato sauce and creamy potato, gherkin and aioli salad $17
SCHNITZEL - Crumbed weiner schnitzel topped with honey cured ham and gruyere cheese w creamy potato mash, caramelised onions and lemon wedge $18
Soup of the day w home baked ciabatta $10

Basmati rice with cashewnuts / Cumin Rice / Peas Pulao $6.00
Cheese Chilli $13.90
- Fried cottage cheese cooked with onion, capsicum, cabbage, soya sauce and sweet chilli sauce
Chicken Tikka Masala $15.90
- Tandoori boneless chicken pieces cooked in spicy gravy with capsicum and onions
Coconut Chicken $15.90
- Boneless chicken pieces cooked in coconut creamy gravy with special spices
Chicken Madras $15.90
- Boneless chicken pieces cooked in traditional south Indian style coconut based special gravy
Chicken Vindaloo (Med or hot) $15.90
- Boneless chicken cooked with onion, tomato gravy in vindaloo paste from the beaches of goa
Tandoori Chicken H $10.99 / F $19
- Whole chicken marinated overnight with yoghurt, chickpea flour, spices and herbs then roasted in tandoori oven. Served with mint sauce
Lamb Vindaloo (Med or hot) $17.99
- Boneless lamb pieces cooked in vindaloo paste with spices

House fries $8.50
Smoked garlic mash $8.90
Seasonal salad $6.90
Lamb burger $22.00
- Artisan bun, Gruyere cheese, Grilled red onion rings, Fries
Seafood risotto $22.00
- Calamari, Salmon, Prawns, Blue cod, Wild roquette, Grilled lemon
Southern style onion rings with smokey BBQ sauce $9.00
Oysters $4.00
- Your choice of natural, citrus beer batter or Kilpatrick - each
Smoked Portobello mushroom $19.00
- Grilled haloumi, Soft boiled egg, Roquette & pistachio pesto, Potato rosti

Lamb Mappas $17.00
- Lamb cooked in a cashew and coconut base with South Indian 5 spices
South Indian Butter Chicken $16.50
- Boneless chicken marinated overnight in a yoghurt and spice mix, cooked in a coconut base, with tomatoes and cashews (no cream) – a must try for the die hard Kiwi butter chicken fans
Raita $3.00
Lamb Stew $17.00
- Lamb simmered in a light creamy coconut base and flavoured with whole black pepper, cardamom, ginger and fresh curry leaves
Chicken 65 $10.50
- Boneless marinated chicken pieces deep fried then sautéed with chef’s speciality tomato based sauce
Beef Dry Fry $11.00
- Slow cooked beef, fried with a mildly spiced chef’s special mix
Koonu Curry $15.00
- Mushrooms cooked with green peas, coriander, coconut and Kerala spices
South Indian Veg Korma $15.00
- A vegetarian speciality from the Malabar coast. Cauliflower, broccoli, peas and carrots cooked in a light creamy cashew and coconut base

Garden Salad $8.9 Reg / $7.9 Petita
- 8 Pack $7.90
Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
Cheeky Chicken $5.00
Happy Ham $5.00
Free Range Chicken Tenders
Signature Kids $5.00 per head
Brave Beef $5.00

Crispy Chicken Nuggets
- Premium whole chicken breast lovingly coated in a crispy crumb, with your choice of BBQ or sweet and sour sauce.
Guacamole Crunch Bowl $6.10
- This tasty snack starts with a bed of crunchy corn chips, and then we spoon on a generous amount of meaty chili, and top with tangy guacamole and smooth sour cream, for a Mexican themed treat.
12 pcs $9.80
Mushroom & Cheese Potato $6.20
- Lovingly wrapped in foil and baked in an oven, then topped with Wendy’s signature mushroom in cheese sauce.
Kids Meal Cheeseburger $5.90
- Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with NZ natural cheese and ketchup, on a plain warm bun. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids blackcurrant juice, Calciyum in three flavours, or Pump water 400ml), plus the kids toy.
5 pcs $4.20
7 pcs $12.20
Crispy Chicken Burger $3.50
- A tender breaded chicken patty topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayo

Chocolate overload $11.00
- Mud cake with chocolate ice cream, mandarin compote and a chocolate sauce
Baked salmon fillet $34.50
- Topped with focaccia crumb and pine nuts, baked and drizzled with homemade hollandaise sauce served on mash potato and steamed garden vegetables
Seasonal vegetables $5.00
Chef’s burger $19.50
- Served on a toasted artisan bun (gluten free available) with aioli, lettuce,red onion, tomato, beetroot with fries, salad and onion rings, and your choice of:
- Large $8.00
Garden side salad $5.00
Seafood chowder $12.50
- Traditional creamy chowder served with croutons and ciabatta bread
- for two $30.00

Cheesy Garlic Toasties N/A
Capsicum N/A
Jalapenos N/A
Ham N/A
Subway Club N/A
Cheddar N/A
Turkey & Ham N/A
Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A

Antonios Chicken Caesar $18
- Traditional with Romanian lettuce, crisp bacon, poached egg, smoked chicken, croutons & our own signature dressing.
BLT $9
- Chefs special bacon, Lettuce, tomato & cloverlea chutney drizzled Aioli sauce served with fries
Cripsy Onion Rings $9
- Share a platter of cloves on our butter milk battered Onion rings with horseradish sauce just don’t go proposing with them.
Mussels in Garlic & sweet Chilli Sauce $20
- Mussels in a shell cooked fresh in the chefs one of a kind sauce
Bread Platter $10
- Toasted selection of breads & our own yummy dipping sauces to smooth the hunger
Sirloin Steak $19
- 300gms of prime steak choice of mushroom, pepper or garlic. Sauce, side of toss and salad. Extras optional $1 each.
Pork Belly Ribs $25
- Meaty, sweet sticky hickory smoked ribs with salad they come with sweet potatoes & loads of napkins.
Curley French Fries $7
- Peeled & curied by a potato farmer whom we have chained in the back room.

BLT Toastie with Egg Mayo N/A
O'Brien's Tripledecker N/A
- Chicken, mayo, bacon, mixed leaves, coleslaw & red onion. Toasted with cheddar & tomato
Bacon & Egg Turkish Bun N/A
- With bacon, egg & BBQ sauce
Wicklow N/A
- Roast beef, cheddar, tomato, mixed leaves & seeded mustard
Breakfast Wrappo N/A
- With bacon, egg, tomato & BBQ sauce
Irish Breakfast Toastie N/A
- With bacon, cheese, tomato & tomato relish
Cheddar & Salad Wrappo N/A
- With tomato, carrot, mixed leaves & honey mustard
Ham & Cheese Toastie N/A
- Toasted with red onion & tomato

PASTA CARBONARA $17.50
- Sauteed onion, bacon, garlic, Portobello mushroom and spinach, finished in a creamy sweet basil sauce, served with crusty bread
PAVLOVA $12.50
- Homemade pavlova served with tropical fruits, whipped cream and topped with passion fruit sauce
STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS $19.50
- Portobello mushrooms lightly coated in crumbs, filled with spinach, feta and aromatic herbs, shallow fried and served on a bed of capsicum and onion sultana marmalade, topped with a micro salad drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette
THE CARNIVORE $42.00
- Platter of marinated meats with a selection of spicy chutneys, relishes and pickled vegetables, served with a chiffonade of lettuce, hummus, satay sauce, lemon yogurt, naan and pita breads.
BOBBIE'S BREAD PLATTER $17.50
- Mixed platter of breads served with a selection of homemade peste's, accompanied with rosemary marmalade
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST $15.50
- Toasted muesli with tropical fruits and natural minted yogurt, served with buttered wholegrain toast and homemade conserve
SAVANNAH FRUIT & CHEESE PLATTER $21.50
- Selection of crackers, dips, cheeses, nuts and fresh fruit
NGORONGORO STEAK $36.00
- Prime scotch fillet carpet bag steak stuffed with oysters and feta, served on a bed of roasted potatoes and field mushrooms drizzled with a rich red wine jus, accompanied with a light green salad

COMBO 1 $18.50
- 1 main size curry, 1 plain rice, 1 plain naan, 1.5L drink
Mango Chutney $2.00
Lamb Madras
- lamb pieces simmered in coconut milk and spices then tempered with fresh curry leaves and mustard seeds
Lamb korma
- tender boneless juicy lamb pieces cooked in rich cashew gravy it has subtle but assertive flavor
Paneer Pasanda
- fresh cottage cheese pieces stuffed with mango chutney and dry nuts cooked in cashew gravy
Tandoori Garlic Chicken Tikka
- tender boneless chicken pieces marinated in fresh garlic spices and yogurt and then roasted in a tandoori oven
Murgh Mirch Masala
- flattened chicken breast stuffed with nuts & cheese cooked in Mirrch special gravy
Lamb Saag
- a beautiful dish from the royal repertoire of India lamb cooked in a spice-laced spinach sauce