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

AngusPure Steaks
- Selection available on request
Chicken Salad $24.00
- Moroccan spiced chicken with mixed green, avocado, feta, capsicum, roasted almonds, maple and seeded mustard dressing
Te Mata Fig and Chevre $22.00
- Chargrilled Sourdough topped with a goat cheese and fresh figs, shaved fennel, prosciutto, orange and raspberry gastrique
Steak Sandwich $24.00
- AngusPure on garlic ciabatta with mixed salad greens. Tomato, grilled flat brown mushroom, caramelised onions and béarnaise sauce. Served with shoestring fries
Calamari Salad $22.00
- Lightly Szechuan pepper coated calamari tossed in a fresh herb and chilli salad, with lime aioli grilled lemon
Seafood Chowder $17.00
- A selection of seafood in a creamy veloute. Served with toasted ciabatta
Bruschetta $14.00
- Topped with vine ripened tomatoes, basil leaves, feta, balsamic reduction & olive oil
Fish and Chips $24.00
- Parmesan crumbed fish of the day, mixed salad greens & home cut fries. Served with tartare sauce

Beef Korma
-Full $14.50
-Full $13.50
-Half $9.00
-Full $14.00
-Full $14.00
Prawn Spinach (Full) $16.50
Navaratana Korma

Soups $16.00
- Seafood Chowder, served with toasted garlic bread.
Thai Yellow Chicken Curry $19.00
- Sautéed chicken and crispy potato cubes in a yellow curry sauce. Served with rice.
Pork Belly $34.00
- Slow cooked pork belly, creamy potato mash, caramelised red cabbage and green beans. Served with a sweet apple cider jus and beetroot reduction.
Open BBQ Chicken Sammie $17.00
- Marinated chicken breast on toasted focaccia with lettuce, tomato, cheese and topped with caramelised onions and aioli. Side of fries $3.00
Seasonal vegetables $6.50
Aqaba Big Brekkie $20.00
- Bacon, kransky sausages, chunky creamy mushroom sauce, hash browns, grilled tomato, fried eggs and toasted Vienna. Add black pudding $3.50
Burger of the Day $20.00
- Please refer to our specials board (changes daily).
Fries and aioli $7.50

All burger can be gluten free $1.50 or on a lettuce bun
Beef $18.00
- Tender flash fried rump strips, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, ginger, mint, coriander, crushed peanuts, vermicelli noodles and vietnamese chilli & coriander dressing
-Large $13.00
Kevin bacon
- Cajun seasoning, aioli and bacon
-Regular $8.00
The pope $16.00
- Grilled chicken topped with melted cheese and streaky bacon on a bed of caramelized onion, crisp lettuce and hollandaise
Drac's rap
- Topped with tangy whipped garlic butter
Tasty teeps $15.00
- Crumbed haloumi and pumpkin, aioli, mesclun, red onion and beetroot relish

Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape McFloat N/A
- Brighten up your day with a Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape McFloat
Loaded Fries Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream N/A
- Bring your fries to life...Try our legendary crispy french fries topped with smooth sour cream and finished off with tasty sweet chilli sauce. Your tastebuds will be screaming for more!
Salted Caramel Frappé N/A
- A decadent, freshly blended salted caramel explosion topped with irresistible whipped cream and indulgent caramel drizzle.
$40 Mega ShareBox® $40
- Included in the $40 Mega ShareBox: 2 x Big Mac®, 2 x McChicken®, 2 x Cheeseburger, 4 x Medium Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks, 4 x Regular Sundaes
The Boss® N/A
- Eat like a boss with this Kiwi favourite. With two juicy beef patties, two cheeses, lettuce, onion, tomato and sauce all on a sesame seed bun. The Boss is back.
Whipped Butter N/A
- Our fluffy butter, in creamy, whipped peaks. It's like walking on air.
$30 Legends Sharebox® $30
- Included in the $30 Legends ShareBox®: 2 x Big Mac®, 1x McChicken®, 1x Filet-o-Fish®, 1 x 6pk Chicken McNuggets®, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks
Salted Caramel Frappé N/A
- A decadent, freshly blended salted caramel explosion topped with irresistible whipped cream and indulgent caramel drizzle.

9am – 3pm
(GF) Meals can be made gluten free please specify to wait staff
Eggs on Toast (GF) $14
- Your choice of fried poached or scrambled with bacon
Duck Curry (GF) (DF) $22
- A sweet Vietnamese red curry with cherry tomato and mandarin served on coconut rice with crunchy poppadums
B.L.C (GF) $17
- Bacon, lettuce and chicken between cheesy toasted bread, finished with a garlic aioli and fries
Fresh Fish (GF) (DF) $20
- Panko crumbed terakihi served with salad and fries
French Toast (GF) $17.50
- Fluffy French toast with bacon and grilled banana, drizzled in maple syrup
Seafood Chowder $18
- A thick, chunky seafood soup made with mussels, shrimp and surimi. Served with house made bread

Crispy Roast Duck Med $20.00/Lge $38.00
Fish Maw & Seafood Soup - Bowl/Medium/Large $10.50/$43.00/$69.99
Vermicelli Singapore Style Med $15.00/Lge $20.00
Sweet & Sour Whole Fish $48.00
Stir-Fried Squid with XO Sauce $25.00
Home Cook Tofu $22.00
Sweet & Sour Pork $20.00
BBQ Pork Mushrooms with Vegetables Med $18.00/Lge $22.00

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
Toasted Sandwich $6.50
- pick up to 3 of the following fillings. cheese, onion, tomato, sweetcorn, ham, pineapple
Open Chicken Burger $16.50
- served with avocado, salad greens & garlic aioli
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
Wedges $11.00$8.50 1/2 portion
- served with bacon, cheese and sour cream

French Toast with Maple Syrup $12.50
- (Bacon added at request)
Lasangna Topper $3.00
Fish, Eggs & Chips $15.00
Breakfast Cereals $6.50
Toast and Jam, Honey, Marmalade, Peanut Butter OR Marmite $6.50
Toasted Sandwich with Three Fillings $6.50
- Cheese, Ham, Sweetcorn, Mushrooms, Pineapple, Onion etc
Curry Rolls $3.00
Eggs on Toast $12.50
- 3 Eggs either scrambled, fried or poached

Angus Pure Beef Ribeye (Gluten Free) $25.00
- Served with hand cut chips, smoked tomato relish, crispy capers, smoked paprika butter and a red wine thyme jus
Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs $25.00
- Served with an Asian slaw and a bacon and cheese twice baked potato
Sticky Date Crème Brulee $15.00
- Served with homemade butter shortbread
Coachman Burger $18.00
- Grilled beef patty topped with sliced cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion jam and smoked BBQ sauce. Served with fries and jalapeno aioli sauce
Soup of the Day $11.50
- Ask for today’s soup, served with toasted focaccia bread
Pumpkin & Pea Risotto (Gluten Free) (Vegetarian) $25.00
- Served with mascarpone, chilli jam, parmesan and lemon oil
Coachman Fish & Chips $25.00
- Battered or Pan fried fish served with our own crème fraiche tartare sauce, lemon wedges and a garden salad
Avocado Smash $15.00
- An all time favourite of avocado and feta cheese served on top of toasted Vienna bread topped with a poached egg

4FORTY4 BURGER $18.50
- w/ fries
VEGE STACK $17.00
SEAFOOD CHOWDER $15.50
- w/ garlic toast
SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD $18.50
FRESH TERAKEHI FISH BURGER $18.50
- w/ fries
FRESH TERAKENI FISH $18.50
- w/ chips & salad
CURRY CORNFRIHERS $17.50
- w/ fries and salad
SMOKED CHICKEN PENE PASTA $17.00

Seared Duck Breast $40.00
- Seared then flash roasted to medium rare and served with fondant potato, braised red cabbage with a star anise jus
Pan Fried $33.50
- Fish of your choice, served with parsnip mash, pea panacoita and pea shoots
Venison Loin $39.50
- Served with asmoked garlic mash, balsamic roasted beets, black kale and a port jus .
Lamb Rack $35.50
- Served with chateau potatoes. forest mushrooms, green beans and with a basil balsamic glaze
Chef'S Fish Special PRICED DAILY
- Please ask your server about todays special.
Beetroot Risotto $32 00
- A beetroot risotto served with goats cheese, toasted walnuts and rocket
Twice Cooked Pork Belly $29.50
- Served with braised savoy cabbage, apple potato mash, crispy crackling and black pudding sauce
Tempura Battered $30.50
- Served with fries and a side salad accompanied by homemade tartare and lemon

Wonton Soup $11.00
Prawns or Seafood Phad Thai $14.00
Roast Duck on Rice $14.00
Basil Chicken, Beef or Pork $11.50
Steamed Rice $2.00
Wonton (6 pcs) $6.50
Red Curry Seafood $14.00
Thai Laksa with Prawns $14.00

Pink Lamb Rump $16
- rosemary & garlic marinated lamb rump served on puy lentil & feta salad with yoghurt & cucumber dressing
Say Cheese
- camembert cheese, blue vein, grated cheddar, sliced pear with fresh rocket and walnuts
extra-large $24
Roasted Aromatic Veg
- red capsicum, red onion, aubergine & courgette with feta, olives & pine nuts (V)
Fresh Bread Baked To Order (Each) $10
- garlic butter, grated cheddar, toasted garlic & aioli dip olive & caper tapenade with cherry tomatoes dukka spices with smoked chilli oil, olive oil & balsamic dip basil pesto with parmesan cheese & toasted pinenuts pear & blue cheese with walnuts & rocket >>
Confit Duck $32
- whole leg of duck served with mustard & tarragon mash, light aromatic broth pickled red cabbage & beetroot salad, curried parsnip crisps (GF)
Balls of Fire
- beef meatballs, jalapeño peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes & olives
Vegetarian Lasagne $25
- roasted aromatic vegetables in a rich tomato ragu, layered with béchamel cheese sauce & pasta sheets served with a leafy green salad with olives & tangy vinaigrette (V)