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

Mochi Doughnut (8 pcs) $9.00
- Japanese style doughnut with chocolate sauce, fresh cream
Tuna Tataki (GF) $18.00
- Seared sliced tuna, spring onion, wasabi cream, radish, garlic chips, soy vinaigrette, white truffle oil
Teppanyaki Sizzling Plate $21.00
- Choose one main: Teriyaki chicken / teriyaki salmon / teriyaki beef / teriyaki tofu (V) / spicy pork. Served on hot plate with stir fried vegetables, multigrain rice, miso soup
Chicken Miso Katsu Set $17.00
- Panko crumbed crispy chicken, roll sushi, salad, rice, miso soup
Agedashi (V) $9.00
- Lightly fried tofu with soy broth & spring onion, radish
Fresh Spring Roll (GF/V) $12.00
- Wrap with rice paper, filled with various fresh vegetable served with yuzu ponzu sauce
Chicken / Prawn Katsu Curry $21.00
- Choose chicken or prawn katsu with original home made mild hot japanese curry on rice, miso soup
Crunch Prawn Roll
- Crunchy prawn & fresh prawn, avocado, capsicum, spicy mayo, furikake

Chicken, Bacon, Avocado and Salad Open Sandwich $18.50
- Served with fries and aioli. (Our best seller!)
Malaysian Prawn Sambal (Noodle Salad) $16.50
- Sautéed prawns, rice noodles, coriander and sprouts finished in a sambal coconut sauce.
Salt & Pepper Squid $17.00
- Marinated scored squid, nestled on a crisp garden salad and finished with an Asian style salad dressing.
Eggs Benedict
- Poached free range eggs, topped with hollandaise and your choice of>>
Bacon and cheese pasta $8.50
Pasta of the day $17.00
- Served with a side of sourdough garlic bread.
Salt & Pepper Big Breakfast $19.50
- Bacon, free range eggs, cheese kransky, fried tomatoes, braised mushrooms, potato rosti and Kapiti Artisan sourdough toast.
Pork Belly Open Sandwich $18.50
- Sliced slow roasted pork belly with a crisp garden salad, topped with caramelised onions, spiced apple sauce and crackling. Served with fries and aioli.

5 pcs $4.20
1/2 LB Double $9.70
- Double up with a half pound of fresh NZ beef, natural cheese and the freshest premium toppings of tomato, red onion, hand cut lettuce, and pickle, plus mayo and ketchup on a warm toasted bun.
Kids Meal Nuggets $5.90
- Four pieces of juicy whole chicken breast, coated in a crispy crumb. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids Blackcurrant, CalciYum in three flavours or Pump 400ml) plus the kids toy.
Chili & Cheese Potato $6.20
- Oven baked potato topped with Wendy’s tasty chili and cheese.
Grilled Chicken Fillet $8.10
- A tender, marinated whole chicken breast, served with a gorgeous honey mustard dressing, freshly handcut lettuce and tomatoes on a premium toasted bun.
Salad Burger $4.60
- Who says that salad has to taste boring? Wendy's salad burger has creamy guacamole, tangy sweet thai chili sauce, onion, pickles, freshly chopped tomato and lettuce, and natural NZ cheese on a premium Kaiser bun.
J $1.50
9 pcs $7.30

Chicken Burger $18.00
- Dukkah seasoned chicken thigh, tomato, lettuce, red onion, cottage cheese, and our own plum relish served with beer battered fries.
Toasted Sandwiches
- Cheese, tomato, ham, onion, pineapple, corn, mushroom
Benedict $17.00
- Poached eggs with hollandaise served on house made English muffin with vodka cured salmon, or bacon, or spinach and mushroom.
Buttermilk Pancakes $16.50
- Topped with bacon, banana and maple syrup.
Eggs on Toast $10.50
- Cooked how you like, served on multigrain bread.
Yellow House Muesli $10.50
- Toasted muesli, with fresh fruit, yogurt,milk, and blueberry compote.
2 fillings $7.50
Mushroom,Tomato and Haloumi Stack $17.80
- Smoked tomato, Portobello mushroom. and grilled haloumi, on baby spinach and wholegrain toast, finished with a poached egg.

ONION RINGS
- Served hot and crispy, our golden Onion Rings are the perfect treat.
BACON CHEESEBURGER
- All the goodness of a Cheeseburger plus bacon! Made with our signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, bacon rashes, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun
CLASSIC CHICKEN CRUNCH
- The Classic Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, a slice of cheese, premium lettuce, tomatoes, onions, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
BACON & EGG MUFFIN
- Our signature streaky bacon, a freshly cooked egg and cheese inside a toasted English muffin. This combination's been around forever because it tastes so good. Add a regular hash bytes and large hot drink to make it a regular value meal
BREKKIE WRAP
- We teamed our sausage patty with a fresh egg, cheese, bacon, hash bites, barbeque and hollandaise sauce. We've got breakfast literally wrapped up. And toasted.
WHOPPER JR
- Our WHOPPER JR.® features a flame-grilled beef patty topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Sized right for a smaller appetite. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
TRIPLE CHEESEBURGER
- Three delicious, signature flame-grilled beef patties topped three slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
MUFFIN & JAM
- Our toasted English muffin served hot with butter and Craig's raspberry jam goes great with a hot cup of tea

Mehmet's pizza $17.50
- ground spiced mushroom and walnut topped with red onion, fresh herbs and tahini sauce
Pumpkin Royale $16.50
- roast pumpkin patty with mesclun greens and homemade relish in a homemade bun
Freedom farm $9.50
- ham, mustard, mayo & salad
Vege Bene $16.50
- poached eggs & fresh hollandaise on house made sourdough with spinach, mushroom or tomato
Add cheddar, halloumi, tempeh or feta $3.50
Potato fries $7.50
- served with house aioli
Organic cheddar $8.50
- with homemade plum chutney and salad leaves
Risotto of the day $19.50
- arborio rice slow cooked with butter, white wine and stock. Today’s flavor is on the blackboard

Soup of the Day with bread $11.80
Mediterranean Fish Stew $13.00
- Fresh fish, smoked salmon and grilled prawn in a rich bisque with grilled bread and rouille
Pasta or Risotto $23.50
- See Specials Board for today’s fare
If you would like more of your favourite tapas we can double it for you
Chicken Salad $23.60
- Grilled chicken with brie, crisp bacon and avocado, with pesto dressing and bread croutons
Corn Fritters $12.50
- Classic fritters presented with cold smoked salmon, horseradish cream and avocado
Grilled Haloumi $12.50
- On spiced lentil sauce with roasted pumpkin and green beans
Smoked Pork Belly $24.20
- Twice cooked pork belly on celeriac and fennel mash, with red cabbage and crackle

Cheese and Garlic Naan $4.00
- Stuffed with spiced cheese, garnished with cooked garlic butter
Punjabi Chicken $17.90
- Cooked with tomatoes and coriander powder, cumin, powder with rich onion and gravy
From 9am to 3pm
Mix Pakoras $6.00
- Chopped vegetable mildly spiced dipped in batter and deep fried
Saag Gosht $17.90
- Puree spinach and cream
Fish curry $19.90
- Fish fillet cooked in a fine tomato paste and onion gravy and coconut cream
Lamb Nawabi $17.90
- Lamb sauteed with onions, tomatoes, cooked in cream and garnished with almond nuts
Karahi Paneer $14.90
- Cottage cheese cooked with onion, capsicum and a special blend of masala

Aloo Saagwala $13.00
Prawn Twister $9.50
Dessert of the Day $7.00
Chocolate Naan $4.00
Lamb & Egg Roll (Kebab) $11.00
Gobhi Manchurian $13.50
Sweet Mango Chutney $2.00
Egg Roll (Kebab) $10.00

Biscuits $3.50
Salad of the Day $12.50
Salad - extra $3.00
Pancakes with Berries $8.00
Cakes and Treats $5.50
Avo & Tomato on Toast with 2 Eggs $12.00
Bacon & Eggs $12.00
Sausage Rolls $5.50

Meatball N/A
Bacon, Egg and Cheese N/A
Veggie Delite N/A
Subway Melt N/A
Pork Riblet N/A
M&M N/A
Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
Honey Oat N/A

Pork Belly Ribs $25
- Meaty, sweet sticky hickory smoked ribs with salad they come with sweet potatoes & loads of napkins.
Buffalo Chicken Wings $55
- Fresh chicken wings glazed in our hot chilli sauce or try them galzed with honey and soy 5 Wings $8 / 10 Wings $10 / 12 Wings $15 / 21 Wings $26 / 50 Wings
Sirloin Steak $19
- 300gms of prime steak choice of mushroom, pepper or garlic. Sauce, side of toss and salad. Extras optional $1 each.
BLT $9
- Chefs special bacon, Lettuce, tomato & cloverlea chutney drizzled Aioli sauce served with fries
Antonios Chicken Caesar $18
- Traditional with Romanian lettuce, crisp bacon, poached egg, smoked chicken, croutons & our own signature dressing.
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.
Garlic Bread $6
- Sliced baguette smothred in Garlic Butter & melted cheesy cheese
Curley French Fries $7
- Peeled & curied by a potato farmer whom we have chained in the back room.

Chicken, Beef or Pork with Oyster Sauce $11.50
Garlic and Pepper Fish $14.00
Chicken Satay Kebab (5 pcs) $6.50
Spring Rolls (Veg - 6 pcs) $6.50
Spring Rolls (Prawns - 4 pcs) $6.50
Prawns with Cashew Nuts $14.00
Spicy Salad Chicken, Beef or Pork $11.50
Grilled Chicken on Rice $11.50

200g Sirloin Steak $22.00
Nachos $15.00
- Your choice of beef, bean or a combination of both
Tempura Onion Rings $6.00
- With aioli dipping sauce.
400g Dinosaur Rump $29.50
Thai Beef $20.50
- Grilled beef strips, salad, crispy noodles and Thai style
Ice Cream Sundae $7.50
- Vanilla ice cream with your choice of chocolate, butterscotch or berry sauce. Topped with whipped cream.
Chicken Cheeseburger $13.00
- Chicken tenders coated in our special spice with cheese, lettuce tomato, smokey BBQ sauce and mayo
Grilled Garlic Bread $5.00

Rasmalai $6.90
Ice cream $5.00
- Vanilla, chocolate
Balti (chicken, lamb or beef) $18.90
- Your choice of meat pieces cooked in thick masala gravy with ground spices, fresh capsicum & onion
Veg platter $14.90
- Mixture of samosa, onion bhaji, and veg pakora served with salad and chutney
-Tandoori chicken tikka
-Paneer tikka masala
Tandoori chicken tikka (6 pieces) $8.90
- Boneless pieces of chicken marinated with fresh yogurt, ginger, garlic & ground spices,roasted in clay oven
Paneer tikka masala $16.90
- Fresh cottage cheese cubes cooked in thick masala gravy with fresh cream