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

Caesar Salad – Boat Shed Style $19.50
- Our twist on the classic caesar salad, chicken optional
Pork Belly $27.50
- Twice cooked, served w’ baby gourmet potatoes & seasonal vege, crispy crackling, & apple jus
-extra sauces $3.50
-Your choice of mushroom, pepper, garlic or blue cheese sauces
Beef Nachos $16.50
- Mild chilli mince beef with melted cheese & sour cream
Fresh Tarakihi Bites
- With house made tartare sauce
Steak Sandwich $18.90
- 200gm medium rare rump steak, egg, cheese, caramelized onion & salad in toasted foccacia bread topped with aioli & bbq sauce, served with fries
Any of our seafood can be battered, pan fried or crumbed in a gluten free crumb

Fresh Beer-Battered Terakihi
- Served with chips and side salad
Deli Chicken Sandwich 18.5
- Grilled chicken tenderloins, bacon & parmesan cheese on a warm ciabatta roll with salad, tomato & our own home made pesto mayo, served with fries.
Prawns 12.0
- Pan-fried prawns, served with a ginger, lime and tequila mayonnaise, a Japanese dipping sauce and side salad
Pulled Pork Wrap
- Pulled pork with an apple and onion coleslaw in a tortilla wrap, served with fries
Bacon, Egg and Tomato
- on open ciabatta bread, with balsamic dressing, served with fries
Murray’s Veggie Pie (V) 22.0
- Layers of fresh seasonal vegetables with ricotta and herbs, in short-crust pastry, served with a stuffed baked potato and salad
300g Angus Pure Scotch Fillet Steak (GF) 30.0
- Cooked to your liking, with fresh salad and either fries or mashed potato, served with a choice of sauce: Creamy Mushroom, Peppercorn, Blue Cheese, or Béarnaise Add an egg for $2
Grilled Halloumi Salad (V) (GF) 19.5
- Grilled Halloumi on a tossed herb salad, with feta, olives, toasted pine nuts and a vinaigrette dressing

Tarakihi $29.90 / kg
Chicken Fillet $6.50
Selection from Cabinet $6.00
Chicken Nuggets $0.80
Fish $6.50
Salmon $35.90 / kg
Blue Moki $22.90 / kg
Blue Cod $55.90 / kg

Thai red curry (V) (GF) $13.50
Prawn cakes $10.00
Garlic and black pepper (V) (GF) $13.50
Deep fried ice cream $6.90
Cashew nuts (V) (GF) $15.00
Tropical delight
Wonton soup $12.50
Tom yum (V)(GF) $12.50

Chicken Darbari $18.50
- Chunks of tender chicken cooked in tandoor, served in aromatic tomato gravy with mix of special spices and laced with butter.
Raita $3
- Yoghurt mixed with carrot, tomato and cucumber.
Papadoms (4pcs) $3
Tandoor Kerala Parotta $4
- slightly crispy layered bread. Specially prepared in tandoor.
Prawn Malabari $19.99
- An exotic delicacy from coasts of Malabar in south India, prawns cooked in curry leaves, coconut milk, mustard seeds, tamarind and spices.
Mint Chutney $3.50
Nargheesi Kofta $19
- Boiled egg covered in lamb mince, deep fried and simmered in Chef’s special gravy.
Prawn Jalfrezi $19
- Prawns cooked with onion, tomato, capsicum and lemon juice.

Side Dish $4.50 Small$6.50 Large
- Your choice of Wedges, Fries or Salad
Toasted Sandwich $6.50
- pick up to 3 of the following fillings. cheese, onion, tomato, sweetcorn, ham, pineapple
Gourmet Steak Sandwich $17.50
- juicy sirloin steak with onions lettuce tomato & relish
Soup of the Day $9.50
- served with hot soup roll
Wedges $11.00$8.50 1/2 portion
- served with bacon, cheese and sour cream
Pasta of the Day $16.00 $12.00 1/2portion
Thai Beef Salad $16.50 $13.50 1/2portion
- served with chilli dressing & crispy noodles
Nacho's $11.50
- served with sour cream & salsa

Chicken Tikka Masala $17.90
- Succulent tandoori chicken morsels cooked in spicy gravy with onion and capsicum
Mushroom Pakora $9.90
- Mushroom in chickpeas flour batter and deep fried
Chilli Chicken $17.90
- Boneless fried chicken with onion, green, capsicum, cabbage and tomatoes, with sweet chilli sauce
Wedges (seasoned) / Chips $5.00
Chicken Tikka $16.90
- Chicken pieces marinated with tandoori spices, yoghurt and cooked in tandoori oven, served with onions and tomatoes
Chicken Korma $17.90
- Chicken cooked in a delicious cashew nut gravy, garnished with almond nuts
Mango Kulfi $4.00
Palak Prawn $19.90
- Prawns cooked in spinach, tomatoes, onion, garlic and spices

Apple & Plum Crumble $14
- Served with French vanilla ice cream
Onion & garlic stuffed chicken breast wrapped in bacon(GF) $32
- drizzled w spiced plum & served on a swede & parsnip mash accompanied by steamed vegetables
Crave Sundae $10
- Made with French vanilla ice cream topped with your choice of topping then covered w whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts
300gm Scotch fillet steak (GF) $36
- Premium New Zealand Angus scotch served on a swede & parsnip mash w garlic infused wilted spinach and topped with our house made beetroot salsa
Pan-fried crispy-skin NZ Snapper $26
- Fresh New Zealand caught snapper, lightly seasoned, pan-fried to achieve a delicious crispy-skin - served alongside fresh salad with rustic thick-cut chips & tartare sauce
Seafood Platter $18.5
- Pan fried in garlic butter green lipped mussels in half shell, scallops, prawns w tails & deep fried prawn twisters, served with tartare sauce
New Zealand Diamond-Shell clams & Nz green lipped mussels (GF w/o the ciabatta) $29
- This dish is one to get your mouth watering! Fresh clams & mussels steamed together in tomato, chilli & mint - served with toasted ciabatta
Crispy Coated Prawns f/2 $12 f/4 $18
- Served with a delicious chilli aioli dipping sauce

Seasonal Vegetables, Garden salad $6.00
Salt & Pepper Squid (Gluten Free) $18.00
- Served with coleslaw, chilli jam and jalapeno aioli
Baked Baguette (Vegetarian) $8.00
- With garlic butter and mixed herbs
Soup of the Day $11.50
- Ask for today’s soup, served with toasted focaccia bread
Green Curry Fried Rice (Gluten Free) $18.00
- Tender slices of chicken, beef or vegetable (vegetarian) cooked in a curry paste with coconut milk and served with bamboo shoots, green beans and coriander leaves
Soup of the Day $11.50
- Ask for today’s soup, served with toasted focaccia bread
mushrooms, market greens and a red wine and white peppercorn jus $35.00
Chicken Teriyaki Salad (Gluten Free) $18.00
- Marinated tender pieces of oven baked chicken breast served over a seasonal bed of mesclun greens, finished with a lemon vinaigrette dressing

Double Choc Chip N/A
Tuna N/A
Hot Chilli N/A
Mayo N/A
Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt N/A
Meatball N/A
Chicken Classic N/A

Prawn Malabari 16.90
- A Bombay specialty cooked with coconut cream, tomatoes and assortment of spices
Lamb Rocanjosh 15.90
- The master chef's of the Royal Mughal kitchens boasted about perfecting this dish. Lean lamb cooked with onion and tomato gravy
Mango Chutney 3.50
Khadai Paneer 14.90
- Homemade Indian cottage cheese, cooked with capsicum, onions, tomatoes and spices. Especially recommended by RED CHILLIES
Butter Prawns 16.90
- King Prawns cooked in tomato gravy and butter finished with cream
Pickles 3.50
Lemon Rice 3.50
- Cooked with roasted mustard seeds and fresh coriander, tomatoes and lemon juice
Fish Kolkata 15.90
- Chunky fillets of fish cooked with fresh tomatoes, red onions, ginger, garlic, coriander and spices

Mushrooms, white wine & cream $3.50
Hash brown $2.00
Battered fish $4.50
Home-made beef burger $7.50
Chicken strip burger $8.50
Chicken breast with camembert & apricot sauce $25.00
Cheese, mushroom, onion, pineapple, apricot sauce $1.00
Battered fish, chips, salad meal $20.00

Cauliflower Chicken(House Special) $15.00
- Boneless Roasted Chicken Cooked With Cauliflower , Red Onion, Red Capsicum, Spring Onion And Chef'S Special Sauce
Chicken Saag $15.00
- Boneless Chicken Pieces Cooked In Creamy Spinach
Vegetable Biriyani $13.90
- Basmati Rice Cooked With Seasonal Vegetable
Butter Vegetable $13.90
- Fresh Mixed Vegetables Cooked In Rich Creamy Cashew Nut Gravy
Roti $2.50
All The Main Course Come With Complimentary Basmati Rice And Cooked Your Requirements. I.E. Mid, Medium, Kiwi Hot, Indian Hot, . All Main Course Are Gluten Free Except (Malai Kofta) Also Some Dishes Can Make Vegan And Dairy -Free -Please Ask Us When Ordering. N/A
Chickem Momo(House Special Steam Cook Spicy) $12.00
- Chicken Mince Marinated With Fine Chopped Onion, Garlic, Ginger Fresh Herbs Wrap In Pastry Steam Cook. Served With Spicy Tomato Sauce.
Mango Pickle, Green Or Tamarind Chutney $3.00

Steak Sandwich $20
- Scotch fillet steak, field mushroom & egg sandwiched between lightly toasted bread dolloped with caramelised onion. Served with golden fries
Bowl of Beer Batter Fries $9.5
- Golden beer battered fries with aioli
Chicken Salad $18
- Garden salad with cherry tomato, feta & chicken coated in sweet chilli & balsamic dressing, topped with crispy noodles
Side Salad $8
- Mesclun salad, cherry tomatoes, capsicum & red onion with a vinaigrette. Add Chicken, Steak or Bacon $13
Veggie Goodness $18
- Capsicum, red onion, tomato & cheese
Hawaiian $18
- Ham, pineapple, cheese & tomato relish
Cheerios $8
- Just like a party. Cheerios & our very own Tuimato sauce
Meatlovers $18
- Ham, smoked chicken & chorizo with a BBQ swirl

Steak Sandwich $16.50
- Open sandwich with sirloin steak, tomato and caramelised onion.
Pancakes $14.50
- Served with mixed berries and sweet Greek Yoghurt.
Sweet Spring Rolls $14.00
- Smooth blend of Banana and Macadamia nuts in a light crisp pastry. Served with warm Butterscotch sauce and Ice Cream.Suggested match: Cottage Block Cut Cane Pinot Gris)
Sticky Date Pudding $14.00
- Dark Date cake with crunchy caramel topping. Served with Caramel sauce and Creme Fraiche.Suggest match: Cottage Block Cut Cane Pinot Gris.
Nachos Beef and Bean
Bread Platter
- Specialty Bread, Pistolet and Ciabatta.Served with Dukkah / Avocado oil / Feta and Ricotta dip.
Chefs Cheesecake $14.00
- Homemade and tasted, giving quality and flavour. Suggested match: Baileys coffee.
Cheeseboard and Ice $25.00
- Selection of three Cheeses served with Assorted Crackers and Quince Paste. (Includes 1 serve Seifreid ice wine).Perfect partner for your coffe.