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

Frank Oliver's Spare Ribs $25.00/ $33.90
- Slow roasted Pork Spare Ribs with lashings of Speight's Old Dark and chilli inspired BBQ sauce, served with buffalo chips topped with bacon, cheese, onion and chargrilled corn on the cob. Prepare to get messy with this one. Small or large available.
Side Vegetables $5.00
Fries $4.00
Beef Schnitzel $20.00
- Beef schnitzel lightly crumbed, served with either mushroom sauce or Ale House gravy, fries and salad greens.
The Highlander $00.00
- Hearty 250g prime rib-eye, served with potato gratin, buttered seasonal vegetables topped with a rich beef jus and beer battered onion rings.
Catch of the Day $29.50
- Allow our chefs to create for you a taste sensation using daily fresh fish from the markets. Please ask your waiter for today's inspiration. Beer Match: A glass of Speight's Pilsner is just great with fish.
Drunken Steak $29.90
- 250g of prime rump steak, cooked to your liking topped with your choice of either creamy mushroom sauce, roasted garlic sauce or green peppercorn sauce. Served with golden fries and fresh salad. Beer Match: Speight's Old Dark of course.
Side Salad $6.00

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
-Large $13.50
Boat Shed’s Omelette
-Mushroom, tomato & cheese $12
-Med $9.90
Beef Nachos $16.50
- Mild chilli mince beef with melted cheese & sour cream
Dips and Spreads $14.50
- A selection of toasted breads, Boat Shed’s own corn dip & a roasted garlic & cream cheese spread, balsamic reduction & olive oil dip
-Smoked salmon, tomato & spring onion $13.50

Garlic Bread $12.50
- Toasted and garlic buttered baguette slices served on a bed of rocket, basil pesto and sundried tomato pesto. Drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Aqaba Benedict $19.50
- Poached eggs served on focaccia, drizzled with hollandaise and served with Grilled salmon and rocket
Fish of The Day $33.00
- Please refer to specials board (changes daily).
Creamy Mushrooms $16.50
- Sautéed mushrooms and baby spinach in a creamy garlic sauce on toasted Vienna. Add bacon $3.00. Add lambs fry $3.00
Eggs on Toast $12.50
- Two eggs on ciabatta or vogel’s with your choice of – poached, scrambled or fried. Add bacon $3.00
Crispy Chicken and Corn Salad $21.00
- Lightly crumbed and seasoned chicken pieces, salad greens, red onion, capsicum, cucumber, pumpkin seeds and sweet corn. Served with fresh coriander and aioli.
Spiced Lamb Pita Pocket $19.50
- Slow cooked Cajun spiced pulled lamb with lettuce, fresh tomato salsa and a mint yoghurt dressing.
Seasonal vegetables $6.50

TERIYAKI CHICKEN PLATE $15.50
- pan fried chicken with teriyaki sauce
JAPANESE CURRY $15.90
- authentic Japanese curry - pork
FRESH SALMON NIGIRI(GF) $5.00
- 12 pieces, gluten free soy sauce available
TOFU VEGE TAME(V) $8.50
- deep fried tofu & seasonal vegetables
KARAAGE CHICKEN UDON $14.50
- authentic Japanese fried chicken
FRESH SALMON SASHIMI(GF) $12.80
- gluten free soy sauce available
MISOSIRU(V)(GF) small $3.00 large$4.00
- miso soup
GYOZA $9.50
- Japanese style pork dumpling

Chips or Wedges $7.50
- Golden Fries or seasoned wedges served with Aioli & Tomato Sauce
BLAT $17.50
- Crispy Bacon, Mesculin, Avocado & Tomato, on Toasted Foccacia with Aioli & Friesuce
Salmon Fillet $19.50
- Baked Salmon Fillet served on Rice with Panfried Bok Choy topped with a Lemon Dill Butter
Eggs on Toast $10.50
- Thick white toast with your choice of poached, scrambled or fried eggs
Salmon Fillet $19.50
- Baked Salmon Fillet served on Rice with Panfried Bok Choy topped with a Sweet Chilli, Lemon Zest and Garlic Sauce
"The Elvis" - King of Open Sandwiches $17.50
- Gluten Free Toast stacked with Hash Browns, Bacon & Fried Eggs, drizzled with Hollandaise & Sweet Chilli Sauce
Toasted Gluten Free Pita $6.50
- Basil pesto & cream cheese
"The Elvis" - King of Open Sandwiches $17.50
- Toasted Foccacia stacked with Hash Browns, Bacon & Fried eggs, drizzled with Aioli & Sweet Chilli Sauce

Chicken Chow Mein or Chop Suey $10.00
Sweet Sour Fish/Lemon Fish $10.00
Mushroom $2.00
Honey Chicken Noodles $9.50
- Batter chicken in honey sauce with noodles and vegetables
Scallop $1.50
Chicken Corn Soup $5.00
Ham $3.00
Chicken Curry on Rice $10.00

Lamb Parpadelle $25.00
- slow cooked lamb with rocket sour cream and mint jelly
2 ppl $29.00
Canneloni $23.00
- Stuffed with roasted pumpkin, feta and coriander
Standard $32.00
Roasted kumara Salad $14.00
- feta, seeds, rocket and balsamic dressing
Scotch Fillet $34.00
- on potatoes with a mushroom, bacon and garlic cream sauce
Salmon Rissotto $25.00
- In house smoked salmon in a lemon and caper rissotto
Prawn parpadelle $26.00
- seared prawns in a garlic, chilli, wine and coriander sauce

Crispy thai wonton $6.90
Kaffir lime apple pork (GF) $18.00
Kaffir lime favorite dish (GF) $17.00
Roti and satay sauce $5.50
Thai spring rolls (V) $6.90
Massaman curry lamb (GF) $17.00
Panang curry (V) (GF) $13.50
Som tum kai yang (siam salad with grilled chicken) $17.00

Margarita-
- fresh Bocconcini and Oregano
Pizza Bread $8.50
- with Garlic, Herbs, Mozzarella Cheese
Spicy Pepperoni-
- Pepperoni and cheese
Veggie-
- Feta,Spinach,Mushrooms,Capsicum,Red Onion,Kalamata Olives
BBQ Chicken-
- Roasted Chicken, Bacon, Smokey BBQ sauce
Hawaiian-
- Ham,Pineapple
Supreme-
- Ham,Salami,Pineapple,Mushrooms,Capsicum,Kalamata Olives
Chicken, Cranberry, Brie

Wedges $11.00$8.50 1/2 portion
- served with bacon, cheese and sour cream
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
Parnell's Caesar Salad $15.50 $12.50 1/2portion
- with crispy bacon, parmesan, croutons, soft boiled egg & Parnell dressing
Gourmet Steak Sandwich $17.50
- juicy sirloin steak with onions lettuce tomato & relish
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
Nacho's $11.50
- served with sour cream & salsa

Range of Slices $4.00
- Add On: Bacon and melted cheese. $13.50
Carrot Cake $7.00
- Served with cream or yoghurt.
Thai Beef Salad GF $17.50
- Tender strips of beef sautéed with garlic and ginger served on a bed of crispy fried rice noodles with a mixed salad sprinkled with toasted cashews and drizzled with Asian style dressing.
Chicken Caesar Salad $19.50
- With bacon, croutons and parmesan. Topped with a poached egg. Anchovies optional
Fries GF $6.50
- Bowl of fries served with aioli or tomato salsa
Open Chicken Sandwich GFO $19.50
- Succulent Cajun spiced chicken breast, bacon on salad greens and tomato and topped with mango peach chutney, a slice of brie and a sprinkle of dukkah.
Seasoned Wedges $9.50
- Served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream.

Chicken Ciabatta N/A
- Chicken, tomato, peppers, red onion, mixed leaves & mayo
O'Brien's Tripledecker N/A
- Chicken, mayo, bacon, mixed leaves, coleslaw & red onion. Toasted with cheddar & tomato
Chicken & Avocado N/A
- with tomato, carrot, corn, cucumber, mixed leaves & ranch dressing
BLT N/A
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato & egg mayo
Celtic N/A
- Cheddar, avocado, sundried tomatos, red onion & mix leaves
Smoked Salmon Hot Wrappo N/A
- With cream cheese, tomato, red onion & mixed leaves
2 Slices of Thick Toast with choice of spread N/A
Nicoise N/A
- Tuna, egg, olives, pine nuts, red onion, mixed leaves & balsamic dressing

Home-made beef burger $7.50
Double beef burger $5.50
The following come with potatoes and vegetables of the day or chips and salad:
Battered fish $4.50
Wedges works $15.00
Battered tail on prawns x 4 $6.00
Baby spring roll x 2 $1.50
Nachos with spicy mince $14.00

Chicken, brie, cranberry $17.00
- Fresh grilled chicken served with lettuce, cranberry sauce, Kapiti brie, + with SR hand-cut fat chips
Garlic loaf (V) $12.00
- Ciabatta loaf with a herbed garlic butter
Chicken and avocado $18.00
- Coconut coated chicken served with garlic croutons, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, kale slaw, crispy shallots and harissa mayonnaise
Thai curry (GF)(V) $15.00
- Thai styled curry served on basniati rice. Choose from prawns, chicken or vegetarian
Aioli
Red wine jus garlic butter
Salt and pepper lambs fry $18.00
- Lambs fry served with creamy fried potato hash, rosemary infused onion gravy and a fried egg
Fish and chips $18.00
- Lemon, herb, beer-battered terakihi served with SR hand cut fat chips, a side salad, lemon wedge and tartare

THE CONSERVATIONIST $29.50
- Oven roasted carrot, kumara and pumpkin sauteed with roasted garlic, a spinach medley, nuts, raisins and feta, finished with a fresh herb yogurt dressing
MADAGASCAN CHICKEN CURRY $29.50
- Tender chicken, sauteed with aromatic Madagascan spices, complete with basmati rice, pickled mango chutney, spicy tomato relish and naan bread, served with a light green salad
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
TRIPLE EGG OMELETTE $17.50
- Filled with ham, tomato, mushroom and cheese, served With buttered wholegrain toast and finished with a tossed green salad
CAESAR SALAD $19.50
- Traditional Caesar salad of cos lettuce, croutons, julienne of bacon, shaved parmesan with anchovy mayonnaise
PAVLOVA $12.50
- Homemade pavlova served with tropical fruits, whipped cream and topped with passion fruit sauce
SALMON QUICHE $16.50
- Homemade salmon quiche served with a tossed green salad drizzled with alo
STEAMED MUSSELS $18.00
- Fresh green lipped mussels lightly steamed and topped with a rich tomato, garlic and lemon infused sauce, served with crusty bread