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

IL Capo (the boss) Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- ham, mushrooms, salami, capsicum, cabbanosy, olives, oregano, mozzarella cheese
Contadina Pizza - farmers 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- tomatoes, cabbanosy, salami, capsicum, oregano, mozzarella cheese
Pizza bread 9" $7.00/12" $14.00
- brushed with olive oil, garlic, oregano
Spaghetti alla Marinara $15.00
- combination seafood, tomatoes, anchovies, capers, parmesan cheese
Boscaiola Pizza - bushman 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- tomatoes, bacon, egg, mushrooms, onions, sliced potatoes, oregano, mozzarella cheese
Pollo Rucola Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- chicken breast, spinach, feta cheese, oregano, mozzarella cheese
Penne alla Romana $15.00
- tube pasta with tuna, tomatoes, olives, garlic, capsicum, parmesan cheese
Frutti di Mare Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- seafood mix including mussels & shrimps, oregano, mozzarella cheese

Big Breakfast
- Crispy streaky bacon, sausages, tomatoes, eggs, fries or hashbrowns served with toast
Wedges
- Topped with ham, spring onions, melted cheese & sour cream
Just Snapper & Fries $19.50
- Crispy battered snapper wtih fries, house made tartare sauce & lemon wedges
French Toast $16.50
- Served with bacon, banana & maple syrup
Fries
-Mushroom, tomato & cheese $12
Crispy Salmon $32.40
- Pan seared then finished in the oven served upon crushed potatoes, seasonal vege drizzled with a lemon & caper cream sauce
Orange & Thyme Infused Chicken Breast $27.50
- Pan seared finished in the oven placed upon baby gourmet potatoes & seasonal vege topped with a cranberry, whiskey & citrus sauce

“Roll your own” Soy braised duck $16.00
- w hoisin, cucumber, pancakes x 6
Mushroom ragù $12.00
- w celeriac, sage, herb oil
Vine tomato bruschetta $12.00
- w/ feta, basil, balsamic reduction, olive oil
Garlic crusted squid $15.00
- w herbs, glass onion, cucumber, cashew nuts, chilli dressing, honey soy aioli
Warm puy lentil salad $14.00
- w carrot, radish, pickled red onion, sherry vinaigrette
Buttermilk marinated baked cod $18.00
- w whitebean puree, tomato dahl, baby spinach, lemon
Pan roasted parmesan gnocchi $16.00
- w broccolini, fennel, kale, salsa verde dressing
Sticky bourbon pork ribs $12.00
- w chilli garlic salsa

Sausage Chunks $0.80
Tarakihi $29.90 / kg
Seafood Basket $10.00
- 2 Mussels, 2 Scallops, 2 Oysters, 2 Paua Nuggets
Red Cod $18.90 / kg
Battered Scallops $2.00 / $10.00 / $20.00
- Each / ½ Dozen / Dozen
Flounder $16.90 / kg
Spring Rolls $2.50
Battered Mussels $1.40 / $7.00 / $14.00
- Each / ½ Dozen / Dozen

Steam pudding & custard $7.00
Steamed Garlic Mussels $8.80
Lemon Meringue Pie $5.00
Braised Lamb Shanks (2) $29.50
Roast Beef & yorky pudd or Roast Pork & apple sauce $21.50
Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel $13.90
Mussel Cocktail $7.50
Chicken Nuggets & Chips $7.00

Oeufs Benedicte (Eggs Benedict) $18
- Served on English muffins with baby spinach and hollandaise. Mushroom
Petit Dejeuner Vegetalien (Vegan Breakfast) $18
- Sauteed potato chunks, tomato, mushroom, kale and herb salad, roasted chickpea served with wholegrain toast and tomato chilli jam
Pain Perdu (French Toast) $18
- Cinnamon Brioche, with bacon, banana, maple syrup
Cordon Bleu $22
- Chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese served on mash and finished with red wine jus
Classic Fish and Chips $20
- Tempura battered or polenta crusted pan fried served with housemade tartare, salad and fries
Beef Salad $20
- With roasted red pepper, whipped feta, crispy noodles finished with Thai lime dressing
Pain Perdu (French Toast) $16
- Berry Compote and cream or yoghurt
Bowl of Fries $7.5
- Served with tomato sauce or aioli

Pineapple and Roasted Duck Curry - Roasted duck in special red curry sauce with fresh pineapple, pea, Kaffir lime leaves and tomatoes $17.50
Green Tea Sundae $6.50
Stir-fried Egg Noodles - Stir-fried egg noodles with a choice of meat, vegetables and soy sauce (Chicken/pork/beef/vegetables/tofu) $13.50
Stir-fried Spicy Egg Noodles - Stir-fried egg noodles with a choice of meat, vegetables and our hot homemade sauce (Squid/prawn/seafood/fish/crispy pork/BBQ pork/roasted duck) $16.00
Chicken Noodle Soup - Marinated chicken and rice noodle, served in our five-spice flavour soup $14.50
Grilled Chicken - Tender grilled black pepper chicken in sweet chilli sauce $11.00
Beef Noodle Soup - Tender gravy beef and rice noodle and served in our five-spice flavour soup $14.50
Ginger and Oyster Sauce - Your choice of meat stir-fried with vegetables, ginger and our homemade seasoning oyster sauce (Chicken/pork/beef/vegetables/tofu) $14.50

Pork with Taro $28.00
Orange Beef $28.00
Sweet & Sour Fish $23.00
Stir Fry Bok Choy with Garlic Med $14.00/Lge $20.00
Tasty Hot Pot $38.00
Jellyfish & Duck Shreds in Soy Sauce $10.90
Eggplant with Shredded Meat $23.00
Seasonal Vegetables with Oyster Sauce Med $14.00/Lge $20.00

Front Counter and Cabinet Selection $4-$6.50
- All cakes and slices served with your choice of cream or yoghurt.
Triple Layer Carrot Cake $5.50
- Three layers of moist carrot cake, layered and iced with homemade cream cheese icing, decorated with walnuts and apricots. Served with cream or yoghurt.
Garlic Bread $6.00
- Toasted artisan ciabatta breads smothered with garlic butter.
Aoraki Salmon in Brodetto $34.00
- Baked Aoraki Salmon, carrot, parsnip, green beans, potato rosti, lemon Brodetto sauce. GF
Quarter Acre Brunch Stack $16.00
- Potato rosti, spinach cream cheese and tomato, streaky bacon, fried egg, hollandaise sauce. Gluten-free option available.
QA Chips $10.50
- With melted mozzarella, chopped crispy streaky bacon. *Gluten-free.
Add bacon bits $2.00
Seasonal Vegetables $6.00

ANGRY ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
- A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, spicy jalapeños, crispy golden onion chips, tomato, lettuce, creamy mayo and a dash of our secret Angry hot sauce all on a lightly corn dusted bun. Take a bite out of the Angry Angus Steakhouse the next time you get hungry.
MALTESERS FILLED WAFFLE CONE
- Stay cool this Summer with our NEW Maltesers Filled Waffle Cone. Creamy and velvety Soft Serve topped with Maltesers served in a waffle cone filled with more Maltesers goodness
BK CHICKEN WITH CHEESE
- Our tender chicken patty, topped with shredded lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, two slices of cheese and served on a long sesame seed bun. Everything a chicken burger should be. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
CHICKEN HONEY MUSTARD TENDERCRISP
- Try a mouth watering Tendercrisp chicken patty made with 100% Ingham's chicken breast, cheese, premium salad, aioli and our tangy honey mustard sauce! This tender, crispy chicken fillet burger is only available for a limited time!
BK CHICKEN NUGGETS X 6 KIDS MEAL
- Made with 100% chicken breast from our mates at Ingham, our bite-sized BK Chicken Nuggets are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated in a flavorful tempura style batter, they are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces; Sweet & Sour, Ketchup and BBQ.
DOUBLE BK CHICKEN
- Two deliciously tender chicken patties, topped with shredded lettuce and creamy mayonnaise all served on a long sesame seed bun. It’s double what a chicken burger should be. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants
TENDERCRISP® CHICKEN SALAD
- We're burger people but that doesn't mean we can't do salads. Crisp, fresh vegetables with sliced crispy TENDERCRISP® and a zingy dressing. Salad is not served as shown.
BK CHICKEN
- Tender chicken patty, topped with shredded lettuce, creamy mayonnaise and served on a long sesame seed bun. Everything a chicken burger should be. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.

- Raspberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake with Berry Couli
Chicken Avocado & Crispy Bacon Salad $18.00
- (GF) Tender strips of chicken sauteed with crispy bacon tossed in fresh garden salad dressed with honey mustard dressing & topped with avocado
- Chocolate Sundae
- Fresh Battered or Pan fried (GF) Gurnard served with Salad & Fries
Pork Belly Black Pudding & Bacon $26.00
- Twice cooked pork belly with black pudding & grilled bacon served with seasonal greens roasted potatoes & jus
- Creamy Chicken Fettuccine (V option)
Served with caramel or chocolate sauce
Beer Battered Steak Fries $9.00
- Steak cut potato fries coated in beer batter deep fried served with Garlic Aioli

-biscuits $4
fried tomato
Gourmet sweet muffin
Plain packed sandwich - your choice of filling
Warm bacon and egg slab
- muffin with ham, egg and hollandaise and coffee $9
Filled salad roll with smoked chicken, ham or beef
-sandwiches $4

Avocado and feta smash on sourdough $12.5
Corned beef and pickles $13.50
Focky cheese burger with fries $16.50
Grilled sammies
Seafood chowder $18
Herbed hash with black pudding and fried egg $15.50
Toast with butter and Te Horo jam or runny honey $5.5
Mushrooms,Bacon, Avocado $4

200g Sirloin Steak $22.00
Side of chips $4.00
Chicken Hawaiian $19.90
- Grilled chicken breast topped with pineapple and tomato salsa, and melted cheese with salad and turmeric flavoured rice.
Grilled Chicken Burger $17.00
- Chicken breast coated in a Mexican style seasoning with guacamole, tomato, crisp lettuce, cheese and mayo.
Seafood Basket $27.50
- Lightly battered scallops, crab stick, salt & pepper squid, prawn twister, battered fish, with chips, salad and tartare sauce.
Hot Roast Meat Sandwich $13.50
- Today's roast meat, sauteed onion and gravy in a
Scallops $24.50
- Scallops in a light tempura batter with chips, salad and tartare sauce.
Pepper $3.00

Wedges $14.00
- Seasoned wedges served with Sweet chili and sour cream
Tandoori Chicken Salad $12.00
- Marinated fillets, bacon, crispy noodles, salad mix & chilli peanut glaze
Chicken Salad $22.00
- Tandoori with bacon, crispy noodles, greens & Chili peanut dressing
Onion Bhaji $3.00
From the Fryers $28.00
- Selection of fish bites, pork wontons, chicken nibbles, spring rolls, samosa’s with fries and wedges and dipping sauces
Fritto Misto $17.00
- Samosas, wontons, spring rolls, Chicken chips w/ dipping sauces
Fish Burger $17.00
- Stella battered fresh catch, greens, fries & Chefs Tartare w/ capers
Bearnaise Sauce $3.00