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

Beef & Lamb Kebab Salad
- Beef & Lamb doner served on fresh garden salad with hummus and jack dip
Chicken or Beef & Lamb & Rice $7.00
Chicken Iskender
Sweet Chili
Carrot Cake $5.00
Mixed Grill $18.90
- Combination of lamb shish, grilled chicken, chicken and lamb doner, served with rice and salad
Small $9.90
Eggplant Dip $7.00

Chicken Hawaiian - grilled chicken breast topped with pineapple and tomato salsa, and melted cheese with salad and turmeric flavoured rice $19.90
Double BBC Burger - double beef pattie, double bacon, double cheese, with smokey BBQ sauce and mayo; served with chips and toasted sesame seed bun $12.50
Tortilla Wrap - choose from: -nacho mince -chilli beans -grilled chicken strips; with guacamole,salsa, grated cheese, lettuce and tomato, served with spicy wedges and sour cream $14
Banana Fritter - whole banana in a crispy batter rolled in cinnamon sugar, with whipped cream, butterscotch sauce & vanilla ice cream $8
House Loaf & Dips - cobb loaf with the dips of the day $11.50
Salmon Fillet Broth - seared salmon fillet in an Asian style vegetable and noodle broth $24.90
Grilled Chicken Burger - chicken breast coated in a Mexican style seasoning with guacamole, tomato, crisp lettuce, cheese and mayo; served with chips and a toasted sesame seed bun $17
Fish Burger - golden battered dory fillet, crisp lettuce, tomato, cheese and tartare sauce; served with chips and a toasted sesame seed bun $12.50

BBQ Chicken & Bacon $13.50
- A tangy BBQ flavour hit with succulent chicken, sweet red onion, crispy bacon, mouth-watering mozzarella and a BBQ drizzle to finish.
Chicken Supreme $13.50
- Delicious tender chicken paired with sweet red onion, red capsicum, mushroom and stretchy mozzarella. Finished toasted Parmesan sprinkle and garlic aioli drizzle.
Classic Cheese $5.00
- Classic marinara sauce loaded with mozzarella, mozzarella and more gooey mozzarella.
Tropical Veg $5.00
- Juicy pineapple with green capsicum and sweet red onion, topped with a cheesy mozzarella melt.
Ham & Cheese $5.00
- Topped with succulent baked ham and then paired with deliciously cheesy mozzarella.
Cheese Lovers $9.00
- Slices of swiss cheese and loaded with mozzarella, then scattered with toasted Parmesan sprinkle.
Hawaiian $5.00
- A Kiwi classic. Sweet juicy pineapple, tender ham and loaded with 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.

Pancakes.. $16.20
- Bacon and cooked banana served with maple syrup
Scrambled Egg on Toast.. $7.50
- Add bacon.. $8.50
Toasted Bagel $9.80
- Avocado, tomato, cream cheese and pesto..
Waffles.. $16.80
- Fresh banana, blueberries with ice cream and Nutella
Steak Sandwich.. $19.80
- Sirloin steak on toasted Vienna with lettuce, tomato, cheese, beetroot relish, caramelised onions and a dijon aioli. Served with fries
Cuba Benedict..
- Swap focaccia with gluten free bread & remove hash browns. Your choice of either bacon or spinach with poached eggs, and hollandaise Or Smoked Salmon..
VEGGIE NACHOS (GF) .. $13.80
Tacos
- Mince, lettuce, carrot and cheese

Pad Thai chicken $9.50
Sticky Rice S $3.00
Sweet & Sour Pork Popcorn
- Diced pork lightly coated in batter and deep fried, topped with sweet and sour sauce, pineapples and spring onions.
Yum Moo Grob (crispy pork salad) $13.50
- Crispy Pork tossed with fish sauce and lime juice dressing, tomato, onion, spring onion, celery, cucumber and mint.
Poh Pia Tod - Spring Rolls $7.50
- Minced pork wrapped in rice paper filled with carrot, cabbage and vermicelli deep fried served with sweet chilli sauce.
Gaeng Keaw Wan (Thai green curry)
- Popular Thai curry cooked with green curry paste, coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, courgette, beans and bamboo shoot, garnished with sweet basil.
Pad Gra Tiem PrikThai (the garlic & black pepper)
- Thai style garlic and black pepper stir-fried with oyster sauce and seasonal vegetables.
Roti bread $3.50

Beef with black bean sauce $19.90
Chicken, beef or pork fried egg noodle $17.90
Oyster $POA
Kumara chips $6.00
Hot & sour $9.90
Sliced french stick with butter
Fried mushrooms (bowl) $7.50
Sweet & sour pork $19.90

- Entrée $12.00
Cheese Plate
- Choice of two cheeses (brie, camembert, blue, cheddar,edam) and crackers with either grapes, walnuts & turkish apricots or gherkins & pickled onions accompanied by a glass of taylor's 10year old port
- Main $19.50
- Main $22.00
Fish and chips $20.50
- Crumbed tarakihi with salad, fries and home-made tartare
Seafood chowder $12.50
- Traditional creamy chowder served with croutons and ciabatta bread
Nachos $15.00
- Warm crisp tortilla chips smothered in a blend of cheeses topped with,mince, jalapenos, chilli beans, tomato salsa, shredded lettuce, sour cream and guacamole
Hawaiian $20.00
- Ham, pineapple and Mozzarella

Corn and pumpkin fritters $15.50
- Comes with salad, sweet chilli mayo, salsa and avocado (GF, DF)without bacon
Sandwiches $8.50
- Smoked salmon, avocado, tomato and tartare sauce
Grilled Angus sirloin $18.00
- 250gm of Angus sirloin grilled to your liking serves with sautéed potato, béarnaise sauce and green beans. (GF)
Grilled chicken burger $16.50
- Grilled chicken with tasty cheese, chutney, avocado and tomato. Comes with beer battered chips and a green salad.
French omelette $15.50
- Filled with creamy mushroom, diced tomato, and cheese, finished off with a green salad and balsamic reduction. (GF)(vegetarian)
Dark chocolate brownie $6.50
The braised lamb shoulder rack $17.00
- New cut of lamb. Braised slowly in jus and served with herbed polenta fingers, eggplant relish and minted yoghurt. (NF & GF)
Sandwiches $8.50
- Chicken, cranberry, lettuce and brie

Fries $9.90
- Served with tomato sauce & aioli
Corn Fritter Stack $18.90
- House made corn fritters stacked with streaky bacon, topped with avocado and sweet chilli sour cream.
Fruit Muesli $11.90
- Homemade honey toasted fruit and nut muesli, with natural yoghurt, fresh milk, and fruit compote.
Wedges $10.90
- Served with sour cream & sweet Thai chilli sauce
Toddlers Sandwich $2.50
- Cheese, marmite, sprinkles, jam and peanut butter
- Warm Chicken Salad $21.00
- Seared chicken tenderloin, crispy bacon, brie, avocado and honey mustard dressing.
- Angus Beef Burger $18.90
- 140g prime angus patty, salad, tomato, crispy bacon, cheese, caramelised onion & aioli. Add blue cheese + $3.00
- Add streaky bacon + $5.00

Deep fried camembert $9.50
Angus pure rump steak $26.00
Classic shrimp cocktail $14.50
Bacon, ham $2.00
Cheese, mushroom, onion, pineapple, apricot sauce $1.00
Camembert $1.50
Chicken strip burger $8.50
Popcorn shrimp $5.50

Chicken Teriyaki N/A
White Bread N/A
Roasted Garlic N/A
Steak and Cheese N/A
Honey Mustard N/A
Roast Beef N/A
Capsicum N/A
Oat & Raisin N/A

Egg roll (cha gio chein)/ 4 rolls $7
- Crispy springs rolls of shrimb, pork, and vegetables served with ginger
Stir fried beef cubes (Bo luc lac) $18
- Vietnamese beef cubes stir fried with capsicums and onion. Served with jasmine rice or fries
Crispy fried egg noodles (mi xao gion) $16
- Combination stir fried egg noodles with seafood and seasonal vegetables
Sweet black bean soup (che dau den) $6
- Traditional warm sweet black bean soup. Served with coconut cream
Saigon noodles (Pho bo, ga) $16
- Traditional vietnamese rice noodle in clear soup. Choice of beer or chicken. Served with fresh mint, shredded lettuce and fresh
Stir fried rice noodles (hu tieu/mi xao chay) $15
- Stir fried rice noodles with crunchy tofu and mixed vegetables
Stir fried broccoli(bong cai xao toi) $12
- Stir fried broccoli with carrots. Served with steamed rice
Rice noodles (hu tieu nam vang) $16
- Traditional vietnamese rice noodle steamed with shrimb, pork and quail eggs

Avocado roll 5p $6.50
Seaweed salad $5.00
Tuna roll 5p $6.50
- Tuna / lettuce / carrot / cucumber / capsicum
Chicken teriyaki stir-fry noodle $12.50
Salmon sashimi 6p $12.00
Spring roll 5p $5.00
Salmon salad $8.00
Fried dumpling 5p $5.00

Ploughmans Platter $25.00
- Selection of cheeses, pickled vegetables, crackers, breads and dips
Grilled Tomatoes $3.00
Mussel Platter $39.00
- A selection of garlic and white wine and thyme mussels, coconut cream and chilli mussels, Dijon mustard and blue cheese mussels, served with a selection of dipping bread and fries
Bacon & Cheese Wedges $17.00
- Seasoned wedges topped with crispy bacon and melted cheese
Seafood Basket $18.00
- Fish, Mussels, Scallops, Prawns Calamari, fries & tartare
Seafood Pasta $21.00
- Prawns, squid, mussels, fresh fish in sweet chili cream, linguini pasta topped w/ fresh rocket
Fish Burger $17.00
- Stella battered fresh catch, greens, fries & Chefs Tartare w/ capers
Carbonara $12.00
- Bacon, mushroom, garlic, onion in cream & wine reduction