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

Matai st burger $14.00
- Veggie patty, tomato relish, red onion, cucumber, lettuce and aioli
-Large $11.00
-Large $11.00
Cluckin nuts $16.00
- Karaage style marinated chicken with satay sauce, roasted peanuts, cucumber carrot, lettuce and aioli dressing
Steak cut
-Large $11.00
-Regular $8.00
Vladimir poutine
- Poutine style loaded chips with chicken salt, melted cheese gravy

TERIYAKI CHICKEN & AVOCADO ROLL $13.90
- 8 pieces
PRAWN TWISTER $9.80
- crispy prawn spring rolls
UNAGI PLATE $19.50
- grilled eel
KARAAGE CHICKEN $9.50
- authentic Japanese deep fried chicken with mayo
GOHAN(V)(GF) $3.00
- white rice
YAKISOBA $15.50
- stir fried noodle with chicken and vegetales
TOFU VEGE TAME(V) $8.50
- deep fried tofu & seasonal vegetables
PORK KATSU DON $13.50
- pan fried pork cutlet

Garlic Paratha $3.50
Thin crispy savoury pancake made with a batter of ground rice and lentils and fermented overnight. Served with coconut chutney and Sambar (lentil soup).
Plain Rice $3.00
Lamb Mappas $17.00
- Lamb cooked in a cashew and coconut base with South Indian 5 spices
Aleppey Fish/Prawn Curry $18.00
- Aleppey, the Venice of the East, is well known for its seafood culinary arts. A thrilling prawn dish cooked in a thick mix of coconut, tomato, fresh ginger and “Malabar Tamarind”
Chicken 65 $10.50
- Boneless marinated chicken pieces deep fried then sautéed with chef’s speciality tomato based sauce
Kallappam (2) $4.50
Ghee Dosa $9.00
- A plain dosa flavoured with clarified butter

Samosas $3.50
Curry Don Katsu $13.00
Dry Ho-Fen $12.00
Fishballs Sticks $8.50
Stone Bowl Garlic Pepper Chicken with Rice $13.00
Japanese Style Cutlet $13.00
Regular $18.00
Sweet and Sour Pork Hotplate with Rice

Chicken nuggets with #hashtag chips and tomato sauce $9
Crumbed camembert and spicy plum dipping sauce $16.00
Panko crumbed fresh fish with hand cut chips, salad, lemon and homemade tartare $25
Crumbed fresh chicken breast, bacon, cheese and ranch dressing $15.00
Chocolate mud torte with anglaise, Hersheys” chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream $13
Crispy onion rings $4
Beef patty, bacon, BBQ sauce, cheese and crispy onion rings $15.00
Hot dogs with #hashtag chips and tomato sauce $9

Crab Sticks $1.50
Large $3.50
Straight $2.20
Crumbed Sausages $2.00
Crumbed Cardinal $2.50
Mussels $0.60
Small $2.50
Nachos $6.50
- Topped with cheese, sour cream & spicy hot tomato

- Or with Salmon $20.00
- Breakfast Sausage $4.00
Sticky Date & Toffee Pudding $13.50
- Sticky date pudding served with butterscotch sauce, Kapiti vanilla bean ice cream & garnished with cream.
Cheeseburger & Fries $11.50
Calamari (Starter) $14.50
- Calamari rings, coated in G/F flour & G/F bread crumbs, served on fancy lettuce, and finished with roasted red pepper mayonnaise.
- Grilled Tomato $4.00
Waffles $15.50
- House made waffles served with fresh fruit, maple syrup & yoghurt.
- Toast $3.50

Thai-Style Salmon Salad (Gluten Free) $18.00
- Smoked salmon with a vegetable salad, basil, coriander and mint chilli sauce and sweet chilli lime dressing
Trio of Kapiti Ice Cream $15.00
- Served in a brandy snap basket (Gluten Free without basket)
Coachman Fish & Chips $25.00
- Battered or Pan fried fish served with our own crème fraiche tartare sauce, lemon wedges and a garden salad
mushrooms, market greens and a red wine and white peppercorn jus $35.00
and raisin chutney $35.00
Zucchini & Sweet Corn Fritters (Gluten Free) (Vegetarian) $17.00
- Served with baby spinach, pickled onion and feta
Dark Chocolate Cake $15.00
- Served with triple chocolate ice cream and a rich dark chocolate sauce
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

Chipotle N/A
Subway Melt N/A
Pork Riblet N/A
Roast Beef N/A
Oat & Raisin N/A
Olives N/A
Onion N/A
Honey Oat N/A

Chicken/Beef Korma 14.90
- Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a creamy sauce made of cashew nut paste, cream and spice
Fish Nawabi 15.90
- Fish fillets cooked with rich tomato gravy, finished with cream
Flavor of India 15.90
- Traditional Indian Lamb curry cooked with assorted fresh vegetables, ancient herbs and spices
Sambha Masala 15.90
- Tender cubes of lamb cooked with lash green herbs, chives and coriander, finish in coconut cream and served in traditional Karaha styles. A delicacy of Nepal, North-East India
Chicken/Lamb Biryani 14.90
- Basmati rice cooked with chicken or lamb infused with fresh spices and garnished with fresh coriander. A delicious wholesome meal served with rata
Lemon Rice 3.50
- Cooked with roasted mustard seeds and fresh coriander, tomatoes and lemon juice
Chicken Methi 14.90
- Traditionally North Indian delicious chicken curry cooked with onion gravy, ginger/garlic and tenugreek leaves
Chicken/Beef Vendaloo 14.90
- Traditionally a hot dish made world famous by the Chefs of Goa. It has a Portugese influence and is cooked with vinegar capsicum and whole spices. Put rice supplement to this dish

Apple Cider, Pear Cider 7.00
Chicken Breast Stuffed with camembert cheese, wrapped in bacon and served on butter mash, green beans and silver beet, finished with a hollandaise sauce and apple syrup. $32
The Peoples, Hawkes Bay 9.00 / 42.00
Lemon Curd Crème Brulee (GF) Greek yoghurt, rhubarb compote, orange jelly and caramelised walnuts $13
Omelette of the Day A 3 egg omelette filled with the Chefs special fillings for the day. Served with baby leaf salad with a honey and mustard dressing. Your waiter will let you know today's special. $12
Station Road Sauvignon Blanc 6.00 / 25.00
Seafood & Chorizo Pasta Steamed mussels, tarakihi, prawns, olives and chorizo. Bound in tomato & fresh herbs. Topped with parmesan and toasted ciabatta $22
Harissa Prawn Udon Sautéed peeled tiger prawns in a harissa and palm sugar oil, mung beans and red onions, tossed with udon noodles, garnished with soy toasted seeds, coconut and coriander. $14

Cheesecake $7.00
Lamb Shanks $33.50
- with Mashed Potato and Vegetables
Feta Fish and Chips $30.00
Lamb Shanks $20.00
- with Mashed Potato and Vegetables
Pork Schnitzel $20.00
- with Mashed Potato and Salad
Hot Plate $20.00
- Scotch Fillet Steak, Eggs, Onion, Mushroom and Chips
Russian Dumplings $12.00
Scallops, Rice Noodles and Vegetables $10.50

Cajun Chicken,
- cajun rubbed grilled chicken, red capsicum, red onion, tomatoes & mushrooms
Earl Grey Crème Brulee $12
- with the subtle flavour of bergamot and citrus served with walnut biscotti
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 >>
Meatfest
- chorizo sausage, salami, diced ham, red onions & pineapple
Confit Duck $32
- whole leg of duck served with mustard & tarragon mash, light aromatic broth pickled red cabbage & beetroot salad, curried parsnip crisps (GF)
Cheeseboard $18
- kapiti baby blue cheese, creamy camembert, aged cheddar, port soaked cheddar, grilled haloumi, pinot noir paste, served with crostini stack
extra-large $24

Oats / Porridge $10.00
- W/ Mixed Berries, Milk & Brown Sugar
Fries $3.90/$7.50
- W/ Aioli and Tomato Sauce - Regular/Large
Hot Cakes $10.00
- W/ Banana & Maple Syrup
Eggs Benedict on Agria Hash $14.90
- Spinach & Mushroom
Corn Fritters $4.00
- Add Bacon
Beef Sliders x 2 $9.90
- Fragrant Meat Pattie topped with melted Cheese, Tomato, Red Onion, Rocket & Vegetable Relish
Cheese Burger $9.90
- House made Meat Pattie topped with Melted Cheese, Tomato, Red Onion, Rocket & Vegetable Relish
French Toast $14.90
- W/ Crispy Bacon, Grilled Banana & Maple Syrup