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

Sushi Lover Set (GF) $15.00
- Mixed or salmon only with 6 pcs of nigiri sushi & 6 pcs of baby roll sushi, salad, pickle, miso soup
Grilled Fish $24.00
- Miso sake marinated white fish fillet with stir fried vegetables, misodare sauce, served on hot plate with multigrain rice, miso soup
Multigrain Rice $4.00
- Steamed bowl of rice
-Small moriawase (5 pcs) $13.00
V=Vegetarian / GF=Gluten free
Yuzu Creme Brulee $14.00
- Green tea ice cream & chocolate almond pocky, yuzu tuile
Teriyaki Aburi Salmon Roll
- Seared fresh salmon, avocado, capsicum, japanese mayo, teriyaki sauce
Edamame (GF/V) $7.00
- Boiled premium grade green soya bean with Marlborough flaky sea salt

Crispy Crumbed Camembert $16.00
- An oldie but a goodie! Crispy camembert with a gooey centre, with spiced plum chutney.
Peppercorn Sauce $2.50
Deep South Salmon $33.50
- Pan roasted fillet of Salmon served on a garlic caper mash, topped with a tomato ragout and horseradish and lime cream. With a choice of garden salad or fresh vegetables on the side. Beer Match: Savour the flavour here with a glass of Speight's Gold Medal Ale.
Crunchy Potatoes $4.50
Thai Beef Salad $23.80
- Marinated beef in authentic thai ingredients with salad greens, roasted cashews, crispy noodles and a refreshing homemade dressing.
Side Salad $6.00
Ale House Loaf $6.90/ $11.90
- Locally baked Speight's bread. Hot and delicious served with garlic or plain butter. Half or whole loaves available.
Soup of the Day $12.00
- Chef's choice of fresh homemade soup served with Speight’s Ale House bread.

-Full $14.00
Butter Paneer
-Half $9.00
-Half $8.00
Butter Prawn (Full) $17.00
-Half $9.00
-Half $9.00
-Half $8.50

Hot Dogs $8.50
- Served with chips
Malaysian Prawn Sambal (Noodle Salad) $16.50
- Sautéed prawns, rice noodles, coriander and sprouts finished in a sambal coconut sauce.
Fish and chips $8.50
- Served with salad
Bowl of garden salad $7.00
-Spinach $16.50
Ham and cheese toastie $8.50
- Served with chips
Soup of the day $12.00
- Served with toasted seven grain garlic bread.
-Bacon $17.50

MUSHROOM BARBONARA $11.50
Add garlic bread or garden salad & a 420ml drink $6.00
1/4 chicken with salad, chips or rice $14.50
GRILLED SANDWICH $10.50
- Angus steak or chicken served with lettuce, tomato, beetroot, onion + smoky BBQ sauce
GRILLED CHICKEN $14.50
1/2 chicken with salad, chips or rice $18.50
with mushrooms $3.50
Hash brown add $1.50

Saag (Chicken / Lamb / Beef) $17.90
- Boneless meat pieces cooked in spinach onion gravy with ground spices.
Dal Makhani $15.50
- Black lentils cooked in butter & ground spices.
Butter Prawn $22.90
- Prawns cooked in our famous butter sauce.
VEGETARIAN ENTREES
Kids Special $9.99
- 1/2 ButterChicken 1/2 Rice
Butter Chicken Wrap $9.99
Cheese Naan / Potato Naan $5.00
Madras (Dairy Free) (Chicken / Lamb / Beef) $18.50
- Boneless meat pieces cooked with curry leaves, mustard seeds & coconut milk.

Thai Green Curry $19.00
- Creamy Thai green curry served with steamed rice, roasted cashew nuts, poppadum crisp and fresh coriander ( Prawn )
Creamy Mushroom $19.00
- Creamy garlic mushroom served on spinach and grilled ciabatta, topped with crispy bacon
Roast tomato $3.00
Salmon Kedgeree $18.00
- Buttery curried rice filled with peas and flaky smoked salmon. topped with a poached egg
Fries $7.00
- Fries served with tomato sauce and garlic aioli.
Avocado smash $15.00
- Toasted ciabatta, avocado and feta whip, tomato and balsamic drizzle
Smoked salmon $6.00
French toast $18.00
- Classic cinnamon bread bacon, banana and maple

Butter Paneer $9 Half / $13.50 Full
- Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in rich creamy tomato gravy.
Pickle $3.00
Fish Tikka $11.00
- Boneless pieces of fish marinated in yoghurt and spices then roasted in the tandoori oven.
Vegetable Combo $13.00
- Combo of samosa, onion bhaji and veg pakora, served with chutney.
Prawn Malwari $11 Half / $18 Full
- Prawns cooked in a coconut, onion tomato gravy, tempered with curry leaves and mustard seeds.
Seasonal Vegetable $9 Half / $13 Full
- Fresh cut vegetables cooked in an onion tomato gravy & aromatic spices.
Butter Vegetable $9 Half / $13 Full
- Mixed vegetables cooked in a rich creamy tomato gravy.
Kadai Chicken/Lamb/Beef $9.50 Half / $14 Full
- Boneless meat cooked with special spices, tomato, green peppers, corriander, onion and capsicum.

Beef Vindaloo (Hot) $16.90
- Spicy beef curry straight from goa
Mushroom Curry $14.90
- Mushroom and peas cooked together in spicy onion gravy
Prawn Masala $19.90
- Prawns cooked with green capsicum, tomatoes and whole spices
Chicken Tikka $16.90
- Chicken pieces marinated with tandoori spices, yoghurt and cooked in tandoori oven, served with onions and tomatoes
Karahi Lamb $17.90
- Boneless lamb cooked in a wok in a spicy blend of masalas, onion and capsicum
Tandoori Roti $3.00
- Wholemeal bread buttered on top
Palak Chicken $17.90
- Boneless chicken cooked in spinach and cream
Butter Chicken with Rice / Punjabi Chicken with Rice / Lamb Rogan Josh with Rice / Beef Vindaloo with Rice $9.90

Murgh Malai Kalimirch $8.50
Dessert of the Day $7.00
Ice Cream (Kapiti) $3.00
Onion Bhaji $5.00
Butter Chicken $13.50
Cheese & Garlic Naan $4.00
Malai Kofta $15.00
Sabzi Bahar $11.50

Fish & Chips $18.00
- Succulent fresh fish of the day, either beer battered or pan fried accompanied with a mixed salad, fries and a homemade crème fraiche tartare sauce
Lamb Rack with a Harissa & Herb Crust (Gluten Free) $35.00
- Served with minted pea puree, baby carrots, baby beets, turnips and a horseradish cream
Seasonal Vegetables, Garden salad $6.00
Bowl of Wedges with relish $6.00
Two Fried Eggs $6.00
Pizza Bread (Serves Two) (Vegetarian) $10.00
- Served with a sundried tomato pesto sauce, parmesan cheese and drizzled with a balsamic glaze
Homemade Corn Fritters (Gluten Free) (Vegetarian) $18.00
- Corn fritter stack with a tomato and avocado salsa, topped with yoghurt and resting on a bed of lettuce and seasonal salad
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

Giant burger $9.50
Battered mushrooms $1.00
Extras $1.00 ea
Pack A $6.00
- 1 Fish, 1/2 chips, 1 hot dog, 1 pineapple ring
1 Paua fritter
Corn fritters $3.00
7 Fish - 2 chips $20.00
Hot dogs / Sausages / Battered sausages $2.00

Kiddies Lunch Box $10
- Bag of chippies, fairy or ham sandwich, muesli bar & a juice box
Bread & Dips $18
- Lightly toasted bread, camembert cheese, hummus, pesto & relish
Steak Sandwich $20
- Scotch fillet steak, field mushroom & egg sandwiched between lightly toasted bread dolloped with caramelised onion. Served with golden fries
Bacon & Egg $18
- Streaky bacon, eggs & cheese with tomato relish
Chicken & Cranberry $18
- Chicken & camembert cheese with a cranberry swirl
Meatlovers $18
- Ham, smoked chicken & chorizo with a BBQ swirl
Fish & Chips $17
- Fresh Terakihi battered in Henry Wagstaff served with beer battered fried & homemade tartare sauce
Side Salad $8
- Mesclun salad, cherry tomatoes, capsicum & red onion with a vinaigrette. Add Chicken, Steak or Bacon $13

Kiwi Breakfast
- Juice - Cereal & Fruit - Toast & Jam - "Cook Up" (below) - Tea or Coffee
Continental
- Juice - Cereal & Fruit - Toast & Jam - Tea or Coffee
• Scrambled Eggs on toast – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
• Mixed Grill one sausage – one rasher bacon - two fried eggs - hash brown - tomato - spaghetti
• Poached Eggs on toast – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
• Bacon & Eggs two fried eggs – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
• Sausages & Eggs two sausages - hash brown – two fried eggs - tomato –spaghetti

COMBO 3 $15.00
- 2 fish, 2 chips, 2 sausages, 2 hot dogs
Mango Chutney $2.00
Butter Lamb
- Succulent pieces of lamb marinated overnight cooked in tandoori oven & smothered in an alluringly spiced creamy tomato sauce & butter sauce
Butter Chicken
- Succulent pieces of chicken marinated overnight cooked in tandoori oven & smothered in an alluringly spiced creamy tomato sauce & butter sauce
Saag Aloo
- fresh potatoes and spinach cooked with selected herbs and spices
Malai Kofta
- cottage cheese and potato dumplings served in a creamy sauce
Lamb Vindaloo
- lamb cooked with chilies and a special blend of Indian herbs and spices hot and spicy specialty from Goa
Sabji Miloni
- fresh seasonal vegetables with spinach and fenugreek cooked with Indian Spices tempered with fresh coriander