Address
502 Karamu Road North, Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, 4122, New Zealand
The Cat in Hawkes Bay Menu
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TO BEGIN....- Selection of Homemade Bread and Dips $8.5 For 2 / $13 For 4
- Garlic and Herb Bread $7 For 2 / $12 For 4
SMALLER OFFERINGS....-
Shrimp Cocktail $13.90
- Shrimps bound in a rose sauce above shredded lettuce finished with pan fried prawns
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Paua Fritters $16.90
- NZ Paua fritters served above a mesclun salad finished with streaky bacon and aioli
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Seafood Chowder $16.90
- Chefs creamy and rich seafood chowder, served with toasted bread
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Seared Scallops $17.90
- Resting on herb crushed gourmet potatoes and wilted greens topped with hollandaise and a basil pesto
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Salt 'n' Pepper Squid $15.90 E / $29.90 M
- Served on a salad of mesclun, coriander, shallots and crispy garlic tossed with a Vietnamese dressing
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Chefs Signature Seafood $19.90
- Scallops on black pudding, prawns on mango and pineapple salsa and salt and pepper squid
- - 2 legs, main size $31.90
- - 1 leg $19.90
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Confit of Duck
- Served on roasted vegetables with wilted spinach finished with a merlot jus
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''The Cat'' Guinness Pie $15.90
- A homemade beef and Guinness Pie served with roasted root vegetables and a garden salad
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Caesar Salad $16.90
- Cos lettuce, bacon, and parmesan bound in a Caesar dressing finished with croutons and a poached egg
OPEN SANDWICHES....- - Or as a bowl $6.50
- - On side $3.00
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Optional Extras
- French Fries / Gourmet Potatoes / Roasted Vegetables
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Lamb Rump Sandwich $21.90
- Seared lamb rump on toasted brioche with mesclun, caramelised onion jam, tomato, streaky bacon & aged cheddar topped with basil pesto
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White Bait Fritter Sandwich $21.00
- Served on toasted brioche with mesclun finished with hollandaise (Please enquire with staff as to availability of whitebait)
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Paua Fritter Sandwich $19.90
- Served on toasted bread topped with mesclun, streaky bacon and aioli
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Scotch Fillet Sandwich $21.90
- Served on toasted bread and a mesclun salad
LARGER OFFERINGS....- On herbed crushed gourmet potatoes, wilted spinach, roasted Portobello mushroom topped with air dried tomatoes and merlot jus (Beef dishes can be served with fries and salad option if desired)
- 300g Porterhouse $26.90
- 200g Scotch Fillet $25.90
- 300g Scotch Fillet $29.90
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Chatham Island Blue Cod Fish and Chips $19.90 / $24.90
- Freshly beer battered fish served with fries and a mesclun salad with tomato and tartare sauces. Available as a 150g or 200g portion of fish
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Fish of the Day $29.90
- Sourced fresh from the local market served on a mixed seafood risotto
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Portobello Stack $24.90
- Portobello mushrooms infused with blue cheese, basil pesto and sweet chilli above spinach and roasted vegetables
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Seared Scallops $31.90
- Resting on herb crushed gourmet potatoes and wilted greens topped with hollandaise and a basil pesto
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Chefs Signature Seafood $34.90
- A trio of scallops served above black pudding, prawns on mango and pineapple salsa and salt and pepper squid
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Braised Hawke's Bay Lamb Shank $28.90
- Resting on parsnip and potato mash and wilted spinach with bacon and a mushroom jus
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Confit of Pork Belly $25.90
- Twice cooked Pork Belly above colcannon potato with spinach finished with a pineapple, mango, and chive salsa
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Pork Spare Ribs $25.90
- Served with fries and salad
DESSERT....-
Cheese Board $27.50
- Selection of Whitestone Brie, Whitestone Blue and Kapiti Aged Waxed Cheddar served with onion jam, roasted pear, homemade chutney and grapes with water cracker
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Creme Brulee $12.90
- Chef's Brûlée served with seasonal fruit salad and short bread
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Death by Chocolate Mudcake $14.90
- Chocolate mud cake, chocolate ice-cream and topped with chocolate sauce
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Sticky Date Pudding $11.90
- Served warm with homemade toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream
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Affogato $13.90
- Vanilla bean ice cream served with a double espresso and your choice of liqueur
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Individual Baked Cheesecake $12.90
- Served with berry coulis and ice cream
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Trio of Rush Munro Ice Cream $13.90
- Served with berry coulis above a seasonal fruit salad
Nearby Sample Menus
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Garden Salad $7.00
- lettuce, coleslaw, tabbouleh, tomato and cucumber with salad dressing
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Falafel Kebab n/a
- Falafels wrapped in a flat bread with salad and your choice of three sauces (Small/Large)
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Musakka From $13.50
- Layers of eggplant, potatoes, courgette, capsicum with cheesy bechamel sauce
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Mixed Iskender From $14.50
- Combination of sliced lamb and chicken served on a bed of rice with humus, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens and two pieces of warm Turkish bread
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Mixed Salad From $13.90
- Mixed Salad is served with humus, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens and your choice of sauces
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Lamb Iskender From $14.50
- Sliced lamb served on a bed of rice with humus, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens and two pieces of warm Turkish bread
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Vege Combo From $13.90
- Falafels with fried eggplant served on a bed of rice with humus, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens and two pieces of warm Turkish bread
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Dolma Salad From $7.90
- Vine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs with salad
- Biscotti & A Glass Of Local Sticky $15
- Master Stock Braised Pork Belly, Thai Coconut Herb & Tomato Salad, Roast Apricots, Roast Peanuts $31
- Chef’S Noodle Bowl $24
- Grilled Halloumi $6.5
- Charred Lamb Rump, Coconut Rice, Massaman Sauce, Watermelon, Coriander $32
- All Of The Above $25
- Affogato – Two Scoops Of Vanilla Bean With Hawthorne Espresso $10
- Streaky Bacon / Sliced Champagne Ham $4.5
- Single serve of any one cheese $15,5
- Rosemary Cured Hawkes Bay Beef Fillet, Roasted Onion Soubise, Crisp Polenta, Vine Tomatoes, Port Wine Glaze $38
- Dark Chocolate Parcel - Rich Dark Chocolate Shell, Frozen Pistachio Mousse, White Chocolate & Raspberry Ice Cream $15,5
- Lemongrass Creme Brûlée, Lime Sorbet, Vanilla Meringue $15,5
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•‘Kapiti Kikorangi' Creamy Blue (Hawke's Bay)
- - Smooth and creamy with a delicate blue veining, this versatile cheese has a fine texture and a milk, savoury flavour
- Confit Duck Pappardelle, Vanilla Tomatoes, Mizuna & Shaved Parmesan $34
- Pan fried Calamari, Local Crab Spring Roll, Bok Choy, Sesame & Soy $21
- Fresh Crispy Beer Battered Fish, Fries, Seasonal Salad, Tartare Sauce $28
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Thali $22.50
- Dahl, swaji, coconut & mint pesto, beetroot raita, tamarind & puri
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Mushroom Tartine $16.50
- Chipotle ricotta, lemon & smoked sea salt
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Toasted Cheese Sandwich $10.00
- Fruit kebabs, homemade marshmallow
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Granola $10.50
- Origin Earth yoghurt, poached seasonal fruits
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Little Black Bird Baked Eggs $18.00
- Wilted greens, confit tomato, chilli yoghurt, toasted focaccia
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Meat in a Bun $25.00
- Braised shortrib, smoked beetroot salsa, melted onions with handcut fries
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Buckwheat Waffles $10.00
- Seasonal fruits, yoghurt & maple syrup
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Buckwheat Waffles $20.00
- Hot smoked salmon, horseradish & sorrel
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Lamb korma $16.00
- Diced lamb cooked in rich, creamy cashew nut gravy with mildly aromatic spices.
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Chole punjabi (chana masala) $14.00
- Chickpeas cooked in onion and spiced gravy.
- Chips $4.00
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Mushroom mutter $14.00
- Button mushrooms and peas, cooked Kashmiri style.
- Fish & chips $7.00
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Chicken bangali $16.00
- Chef Special Chicken Curry with vegetables.
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Fish pakora $13.00
- Boneless pieces of fi sh coated with chickpeas fl our and mildly spiced then deep fried.
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Lamb madras $16.00
- Diced lamb cooked in coconut, onion tomato gravy, tempered with curry leaves, and mustard seeds >>
- OPTIONS
- Cranberry and cream cheese stuffed chicken breasts wrapped with bacon on a cheesy potato gratin with wilted spinach and half an oven roasted tomato and a masala sauce
- A cooked selection including Bacon, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, Sausages and Hash Browns
- Mains selection (All Mains are served with seasonal vegetables for the table)
- Jus
- White chocolate and blueberry bread pudding
- Orange and Apple Juice
- Example menu $50
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Palak Paneer $14.50
- paneer cheese in spinach sauce
- -Lamb - Goat dishes $16.50
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Lamb Bhuna $16.50
- panfried lamb cooked with onion & tomato finished with a thick spicy sauce
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Vegetable Pakoras $6.00
- fresh vegetables dipped in gram flour and deep fried
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Mushroom Mattar $14.50
- mushroom cooked with green peas in special onion tomato creamy gravy
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Mixed Vegetable Pulao $7.50
- basmati rice cooked with fresh seasonal vegetables & spices
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Vegetable Samosa $6.50
- deep fried triangular pastry filled with potatoes, green peas and spices
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Lamb Balti $16.50
- medium spiced lamb in a thick brown sauce with peppers & fresh beans
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Caveman Paleo Power Breakfast $22.50
- Our gym junkie big breakfast with 3 eggs any style, free range streaky bacon, wilted spinach and balsamic marinated mushrooms, fresh avocado and fresh tomato
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Old fashioned mince on toast $17.00
- Hearty full bodied mince with vegetables and potato reduced over 24 hours served on your choice of sourdough or multi grain toast topped with two fried eggs for good measure
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Winter Soups $9.80
- Home made vegetable and pearl barley soup from a hearty beef stock made just like your nana used to make back in the day or Roasted pumpkin onion and fresh ginger served in a cream broth served with your choice of sourdough or multi grain toast
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Caesar salad $18.80
- Classic salad prepared fresh to your table with Cos lettuce, home baked crouton, anchovy, parmigiano cheese tossed in a anchovy dressing and topped with a poached egg
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Power Breakfast $22.50
- Our big breakfast with eggs any style, free range streaky bacon, mushrooms, hash browns, sausage and grilled tomato on chunky toasted sourdough or multi grain
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Pasta of the day $14.80
- Fresh pasta oven baked served in a cream and mushroom sauce topped with grilled cheese and garlic toast (Ask for todays)
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Extras $4.50
- Each Extra: 2 Toast, 2 Eggs, Mushrooms, Tomato, Sausages, Bacon & potato rosti, Hash browns, Spinach, Ham off the bone, Corn fritters, Fried onions, Fried roast veg, Creamed mushrooms, Smoked salmon
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Hot Cake Stack $17.50
- Pancakes with streaky bacon, caramelized banana or mixed berries, maple syrup & whipped cream
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PASTA BOWL $20.00
- see the blackboard for today's option
- CHICKEN WINGS (GF) $15.00
- KIDS CHICKEN NUGGETS $10.00
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SCOTCH FILET $30.00
- 250g. NZ beef cooked to your liking served with salad and fries or vegetables (GF)
- ESPRESSO LIQUEUR AFFOGATO $15.00
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SUMMER SHARING PLATTER $36.00
- a selection of cheeses, salami, pickled cornichons, fruit, crackers and bread (GF)
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FRIES $7.50
- with aioli and tomato sauce
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CHEESECAKE $12.00
- served with vanilla ice cream and fresh whipped cream-see the blackboard
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Cheese & Onion Naan $4.00
- Naan stuffed with spiced cheddar cheese, garnished with roasted onion
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Garlic Naan $3.00
- Plain flour bread garnished with garlic
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Beef Madras $16.90
- Delicious medium hot beef curry garnished and prepared with coconut South Indian style
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Bhunna Chicken $19.90
- Chicken breast cooked in a special blend of spices and finished in cashew nut & yoghurt gravy
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Shahi Korma $16.90
- Beef cooked in a rich cashew nut gravy
- Wedges $5.00
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Cheese Naan $3.50
- Naan stuffed with berbs and spiced cheddar cheese
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Keema Naan $4.00
- Naan stuffed with spiced lamb mince mixture
- Pan Seared or Crumbed Scallops $14.00
- Garlic Prawn Cutlets $12.00
- Pan Seared or Crumbed Scallops $25.00
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Speciality Coffees $8.00
- Irish (Jameson Whiskey) Irish Cream (Baileys) Spanish (Tia Maria) Seville (Cointreau) Italian (Amaretto)
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Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae $7.50
- topped with your choice of Chocolate, Caramel, Passionfruit or Berry Sauce
- Garlic Bread $6.00
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Market Fish $26.00
- See specials board for details
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Affogato $12.00
- Shot of Bay Espresso coffee over vanilla ice cream, topped off with a shot of Amaretto or Cointreau
- Gourmet Burger with a side of chips. $15.00
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EGGS ON TOAST $9.80
- (3 of-) Fried, Poached or Scrambled.
- Toasted sandwich 3 flavours $6.00
- TOAST & SPREADS (3) $4.00
- Hoki Fish Bites chips & Salad $13.00
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EGGS BENEDICT $15.00
- Either bacon & salmon on fresh spinach, topped with hollandaise sauce, on toasted ciabata.
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BIG BAKER'S BREAKFAST $18.00
- Bacon & sausages, 2 eggs, 2 grilled tomatos, hash browns & ciabata toast. Steak or mushroom $2.50 extra
- Seasoned wedges served with salsa and sour cream $10.50
- Available until kitchen closes at 2pm
- Gluten Free available but handled in a kitchen with gluten products.
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Chilli Bean Nachos $14.50
- Corn chips with mild spiced tomato and Mexican chilli bean salsa with grilled cheese and sour cream
- Cabinet Food available Everyday from 9am – 4:00pm
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Eggs Benedict $17.50
- Poached eggs on toast with hollandaise and your choice of bacon or spinach
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Prime Beef Burger $19.50
- Prime beef patty, melted Swiss cheese, streaky bacon, beetroot relish, tomato and salad on a toasted sesame bun with a side of fries
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Chicken Caesar Style Salad $19.50
- Grilled chicken breast with smoky bacon, mesclun, croutons, Parmesan, soft boiled egg, and homemade creamy Caesar dressing
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Fish of the Day $21.00 / half size $15
- Beer battered fresh fish, salad and shoestring fries, classic tartare sauce
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Hot & Spicy Bamboo $13.00
- Hot and spicy beef with carrots, onion served on steamed rice
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Satay Burger $6.00
- Grill marinated satay in a sesame bun with salad and peanut sauce
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Satay Sauce on Rice or Noodles $7.00
- Choice of steamed rice or noodles topped with our special peanut sauce
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Khmer Style Curry $14.00
- Choice of red, green or yellow curry with your favourite meat (beef, chicken or seafood) & vegetables served with rice
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Seafood Chew Kua Teaw $14.00
- Fresh squid, crabmeat and prawns stir fried with vegetables and mushrooms on a bed of stir-fry rice noodles (best served with chilli sauce or lemon juice)
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Combination Chew Kua Teaw $13.00
- A combination stir fry of beef, pork, fresh vegetables and mushrooms on a bed of stir fry rice noodles, (best served with chilli sauce or lemon juice)
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Garlic Pepper Pork $13.00
- Stir-fried pork with fresh garlic & pepper with spring onion & capsaicin
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Fresh Spring Rolls $8.00
- Your choice of chicken or vegetarian with carrot, egg, lettuce, bean sprouts, served with fish sauce
- Garlic pizza bread $9.50
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Housemade profiteroles $12.00
- with strawberry mousse, warm chocolate sauce & vanilla bean ice cream
- Mushrooms $4.50
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Lamb rump salad $27.50
- beetroot, toasted seeds, whipped goats feta & mixed currants
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Classic fish and chips $24.00
- with caper & pickled onion mayo with rainbow salad
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The Summer Salad $15.50
- loose leaf with toasted seeds, tamarind dressing, roasted beets, mandarin segments & crumbled feta
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Smoked salmon nicoise $25.00
- souffle potato, poached egg, heirloom tomato, asparagus & mozzarella
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Bircher muesli $10.50
- soaked overnight with fresh fruit & Greek yogurt
The Cat
Phone
8769848
Opened hours
Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Price
$20 - $30
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
Bar , Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Pub Food , Vegetarian
Features
Wheelchair accessible , Reservations , Waitstaff , Groups , Seating , Highchairs Available , Serves Alcohol , Child-friendly , Outdoor Seating