Address
33 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand
The Cow Restaurant in Queenstown Menu
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SPAGHETTI-
Napolatana $20.90
- Half serves of spaghetti are available
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With Chicken Livers $21.90
- Chunky tomato and basil sauce
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With Mushroom $20.90
- For Connosseurs - not gluttons
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Bolognese $19.90
- Rich meat sauce - a specialty
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Di Pollo $21.90
- Chicken, ham, mushrooms, chillies - hot & spicy
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Seafood $23.90
- Fish pieces, prawns, mussels in a white wine sauce
PIZZA-
Her Majesty's (Small / Large) $22.90 / $31.90
- Mushrooms, ham, pepperoni, onions, tomato and herbs
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Pepperoni (Small / Large) $20.90 / $29.90
- Variety of Pepperoni, tomato and onions
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Prosciutto (Small / Large) $19.90 / $28.90
- Ham and tomato
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Portofino (Small / Large) $21.90 / $30.90
- Bacon, mushrooms, prawns
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Plain (Small / Large) $18.90 / $26.90
- Cheese and tomato
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Bolognese (Small / Large) $19.90 / $28.90
- Cheese, tomato and a rich meat sauce
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Vegetarian Annie (Small / Large) $20.90 / $29.90
- Every available vegetable
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Seafood Supreme (Small / Large) $23.90 / $32.90
- Fish pieces, prawns and mussels
EXTRAS- Pineapple $2.00
- Olives $3.00
- Anchovies $2.00
- Capers $2.00
- Jalapenos $2.00
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Green Salad $7.50
- With house dressing
- Homemade Bread $7.50
- Homemade Bread with Garlic $8.50
- Zuppa $9.50
Nearby Sample Menus
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Tropical Swine $ 13.90
- Prime New Zealand beef, American streaky bacon, cheddar cheese, pineapple, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
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Cockadoodle Oink $ 14.00
- Butterflied & crumbed chicken breast, American streaky bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
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Chief Wiggum $ 14.50
- Slow roasted New Zealand pork belly, lettuce, tomato, red onion, hash brown, with aioli and delicious apricot seeded mustard.
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The Morning Glory $ 10.00
- With your choice of avocado or hash brown, American streaky bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tomato relish & tarragon mayonnaise.
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The Dawn Horn $ 12.50
- American streaky bacon, egg, hash brown, cheddar cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, beetroot, tomato relish & Ferg's tarragon mayonnaise.
- Large aioli $ 2.00
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Holier than Thou $ 12.90
- Tempured tofu with a spicy satay, coconut and coriander sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli,
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Fries with your choice of sauce $ 4.50
- Sauces: aioli, wasabi mayonnaise, tomato, barbeque or swee chilli
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Garlic and Black Pepper Stir-fry $18.50
- with mushroom, capsicum and fresh market vegetables
- Pump (Still Water) - 750ml $3.50
- Bangkok Street Noodle $18.50
- Chicken Satay Sticks and Peanut Sauce (4) $9.00
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Massaman Curry $18.50
- with coconut milk, onion, potato, carrot, cabbage and peanut
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Green Curry $18.50
- with market fresh vegetables, coconut milk, bamboo shoots, capsicum and fresh sweet basil
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Family Combo Set $75.00
- Any 3 Mains, 2 Rice, 2 Starters, 2 1.5l Soft Drinks
- Thai Chicken Wings (4) $9.00
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BIG F.A.T. BELLY $27.00
- marinated, slow roasted pork belly, served up with creamy mash, potato, roast pumpkin, butter-sautéed market veg, and finished with cider jus and mango peach chutney,
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CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $22.00
- This salad has been with us from the start—for good reason: Pan fried Cajun-dusted fish and battered chilli prawns resting on a bed of salad goodies, avocado salsa, baby spinach, mung beans, cucumber, tomato, mandarins, crisp tortilla noodles, drizzled with our awesome Italian dressing and finished with aioli & mango coriander chutney
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HAM & MUSHROOM CHICKEN SNITZEL $23.00
- Herb crusted breast of chicken, smothered in a ham, mushroom, and basil pesto infused cream cheese, topped with mozzarella & baked until bubbly. Served over chunky garlic herb potato, sautéed broccoli, and whatever else we pulled out of Jeff’s garden this morning
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RIBS, WEDGES, & RINGS $24.50
- Mate, our ribs have been rocking out the door since we took over this crazy place. Try them and see why: A stack of slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs drenched in our secret sauce, with seasoned wedges, a tower of beer battered onion rings, and sour cream. Oh, and a finger bowl ’cause you’ll need it!
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BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS $18.00
- Michelle likes everything to be perfect, and that is never more apparent than with her beer batter: Back to basics I say Fish, chips, salad, aioli, tomato sauce and lemon(WITH BLUE COD $27)
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PASTA O’ THE DAY $19.00
- Nothing silences the stomach grumbles like a bowl of pasta. Ask the staff what Mental Mike came up with for today’s pasta. Whatever it is, I’ll be hot, scrummy, and it’ll come with garlic toasted ciabatta bread >>
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THE F.A.T. 250 $28.00
- This feed is not for the faint of heart: 250g of Prime NZ porterhouse steak served with garlic herb potatoes, pan fried broccoli (and whatever vegetables fall off the truck), finished with jus, streaky bacon, and tangy, onion jam. Or your classic Steak, Eggs & Chips etc!
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BANGERS & MASH $16.50
- Old man Winter is here, and that means it’s time for two beautiful sausages, creamy mashed potato, plenty of cider gravy, crisp peas, a slice of garlic toasted ciabatta, and a grilled BBQ tomato
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Fries $7.00
- With smoked salt and tomato sauce
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Brioche French Toast $19.00
- With strawberry compote, vanilla creme fraiche, and honey toasted almonds
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Smoked Seafood Chowder $16.50
- With hoki, mussels and prawns served with garlic bread
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Smoked Potato and Feta Croguette $19.90
- With poached eggs, sauteed greens, garlic & thyme mushrooms, beetroot hummus, salsa verde and brioche crumbs
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Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Soup $14.50
- Served with a cheese & onion toastie
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Tabouli and Chick Pea Salad $18.50
- With roasted cauliflower, smoked almonds, and date labneh
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Eggs Benedict on Toast $18.50
- With streaky bacon and hollandaise sauce
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Tabouli and Chickpea Salad $18.50
- With roasted cauliflower, smoked almonds and date labneh
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Eggs Benedict $18.00
- on sourdough with hollandaise and fresh tomato. Choose from free range bacon, hot smoked salmon or wilted greens
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Pancakes $8.50
- with fresh fruit, yoghurt & maple syrup
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Free range chicken salad $17.00
- Choose from Quinoa, pistachio, salad greens, sweet potato, grapes and beetroot relish or Avocado, fresh mint, salad greens, citrus, currants, barley and toasted seeds
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Ham and cheese toastie $8.50
- with fruit, chocolate chip cookie and a juiceHam and cheese toastie with fruit, chocolate chip cookie and a juice >>
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Superfood smoothie bowl $14.00
- Berry smoothie topped with fresh kiwifruit, strawberry, banana, coconut, granola, amaranth and chia.
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House cured Hot Smoked Salmon $17.50
- with pickled vegetables, creme fraiche and toast
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Greens with poached eggs and Harissa $16.50
- wilted kale, silver beet and spinach topped with poached eggs and Harissa
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Buttermilk pancakes $17.00
- with fresh fruit, berry compote, lemon syrup, mascarpone and maple syrup
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Fishbone’s Spring Salad $18
- Crystal Garden salad leaves, Kaikora Valley goat’s cheese, Nevis Garden’s asparagus, blueberries & hazelnuts from Marlborough with Fishbone Farm’s honey & sherry vinaigrette
- Fishbone’s Chowder with fresh & smoked fish, fried potatoes & grilled bread $19.90
- 6 Oysters natural with shallot vinaigrette $28
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Gurnard $37
- sweet, firm white fillets - pan- roasted with new season Perla potatoes, Nevis Garden’s asparagus & spring herb butter
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Sole $38
- distinct, mildly flavoured fillet with a firm yet tender texture - panroasted fillet with new potatoes, Moko smoked eel, broad beans, baked beetroot, spinach, roasted Blue Cod cream
- Seared Coromandel Scallops with lamb, peas, mint & gravy $23.90
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Whole Flounder $38
- oven baked with capers, lemon, browned butter & our hand cut chips
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For Two (½ crayfish / whole crayfish) $155 / $220
- Oysters, scallops, mussels, clams, blue cod, smoked fish, octopus, locally baked bread & a green salad
- Grilled w/ a Thai butter and pickled ginger
- Roast wild southland venison topside (220g), juniper beets and chocolate $49.00
- Havoc teriyaki-glazed pork belly, kumara mash, bok choy and shitakes $39.00
- wagyu flank steak salad, miso cream, pickled vegetables, shitake, crispy noodles $23.00
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Fish $39.00
- ora king salmon crab and pea salad, pea dashi and grilled aubergine market fish and potato cannelloni, romesco sauce, carrot, orange and crepers
- 5 Cheeses $35.00
- Tempura w/ Nam jim
- Served natural w/ elderflower and horseradish
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Tasting Cheese Platter $32.00
- A selection of 3 international and New Zealand Cheeses, only the best has been selected by our team. Please ask our staff for the current choices Served with quince membrillo, fig chutney, walnuts,grapes and a selection of crackers
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Hummus $12.50
- Sundried tomato infused hummus served with pita bread and homemade Dukkah (peanut free available on request)
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Three Sixty Caprese $17.50
- Roasted vine tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella served on olive oil soil with basil wind and balsamic caviar
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Duck liver pate $17.50
- Homemade potted duck liver pate served with toasted breads, crackers, port wine jelly and pickles
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Pan cakes $12.00
- Served with your choice of banana, maple syrup, berry compote, bacon or cream
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Savannah beef fillet $38.00
- Served with buttered poached fondant potatoes, edamame bean puree and roasted baby vegetables
- Chervil Mash potatoes $8.50
- Potato gratin $8.50
- Salad of roast beetroot, smoked homemade ricotta, pickled pear, walnuts $11.00
- Smoked beef brisket in a chocolate, chilli & cinnamon glaze, beetroot puree, parsnip crisps $12.50
- Our homemade sourdough bread, freshly baked every day, with Cairnmuir olive oil & macadamia dukkah $8.00
- Caramelised potato gnocchi, tomato & Bannockburn saffron broth, Balfour sheep’s cheese, rocket $25.00
- Warm marinated tomatoes $6.00
- Salad of roast beetroot, smoked homemade ricotta, pickled pear, walnuts $11.00
- Grilled bruschetta of local wild mushrooms, thyme & feta $11.50
- Brioche & jam $6.00
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MARKET GARDEN SALAD
- Creamy pesto pasta salad. NF, DF, V
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MARKET GARDEN SALAD
- Potato and egg salad. V, NF
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VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
- Pumpkin and ricotta ravioli with mushroom sauce & truffle oil. V, NF
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FLAME ROTISSERIE
- Succulent roast chicken basted with honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, mint, coriander and basil. GF, NF, DF
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VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
- Kumara & Horo pito gnocchi V, NF
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FROM THE GRILL
- Twice-cooked pork belly in teriyaki sauce. NF, DF
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SWEET TREATS
- Italian Tiramisu. V, Decadent chocolate mousse. V, GF, Stratosphere's Crème Brûlée. V, GF, Crème Caramel., Assorted fruit jellies. V, DF, NF, GF, Gourmet Kapiti ice-cream. Kiwifruit, Pavlova V, GF, NF Seasonal fresh fruit salad. V, GF, DF Stratosphere's tart & gâteau of the day. Lemon Pannacotta. NF, GF Assorted fruit cheesecakes
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MARKET GARDEN SALAD
- Beetroot salad. V, NF, DF, GF
- Poached tiger praws, kalamata olive & chives sauce, bay leaf frosted almonds $19.00
- Potato bravas, chilli tomato sauce, aioli $11.00
- Southland lamb rump, swede & dukkah gratin, pickled beets $23.00
- Roasted beetroot, caramelised onion & goat's cheese toastadas $16.00
- Fried alamari, baby rocket, aioli $17.00
- Jamaican jerk chicken breast, sticky black rice, coconut yoghurt $19.00
- Leafy greens, blached broccoli, forvn chardonnay dressing, pepitas $12.00
- Smoked trevally & potato tortilla, paprika mayo $19.00
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Southland spring minted lamb rack $39.00
- Choose of sauce choices: Café de Paris butter, Garlic aioli, Green peppercorn, Bearnaise, Pinot noir jus
- Broccoli with Gruyère cheese $8.00
- Sesame slaw $8.00
- Chunky fries $8.00
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Savoury mince on sourdough $17.00
- fried eggs and herb pesto
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Eton mess $15.00
- crunchy vanilla meringue, raspberry granita, berry coulis
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Warm artisan breads $14.00
- accompanied with homemade hummus, balsamic, olive oil, garlic butter
- Salt & pepper calamari $16.00
- Garden (V) Pita R $8.50 / P $7.50
- Chicken Caesar Salad R $12.50 / P $10.50
- Buffalo Chicken Pita R $12.50 / P$10.50
- Cheeky Chicken / Happy Ham / Brave Beef $5.00
- Chick n Fala Salad R $12.50 / P $10.50
- Steak Salad R $11.90 / P $9.90
- Chicken Caesar Pita R $11.50 / P $9.50
- Roast Beef Salad R $10.90 / P $8.90
- Nachos (GF*) (V*)With beef & chilli beans, salsa, melted cheese.Topped with sour cream & guacamole $15.00
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Toasted BLT (GF*) $16.50
- Thick sliced farmhouse loaf filled with crispy bacon, sliced tomato, lettuce & aioli. Served with fries(Add avocado for $2.50)
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Kids Toasted Sandwich $7.50
- Toasted cheese sandwich and fries with tomato sauce
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Classic Caesar Salad $16.00
- Cos lettuce served with crispy bacon, shaved parmesan cheese, poached egg, croutons and an anchovy garnish. Add: seared smoked chicken $2/smoked salmon $3
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The Steak Burger (GF*) $18.00
- Tender steak served on a lightly toasted bun with lettuce, aioli, bbq sauce, tomato, caramelised onion, free range egg & beetroot relish.Served with fries.
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Fish ‘n’ Chips (GF) $17.00
- Crispy beer battered hoki & fries served with salad & Cavell's homemade tartare sauce
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Breakfast Wrap $12.50
- Toasted tortilla wrap filled with bacon, spinach, tomato salsa, hash bites, free range eggs, cheese & a drizzle of hollandaise
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Kids Toast $6.50
- Kids toast served with jam & peanut butter
- HAND-CUT CHIPS, OLIVE SALT, TOMATO & SAFFRON AIOLI $7.00
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SMOKED COD FISHCAKES $16/28
- Polenta-crumbed fishcakes of smoked Bluff Blue Cod, pea & tarragon puree, remoulade
- NO5 MEZZE & DESSERT $60pp
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TOMATO, CAPSICUM, CANNELLINI SOUP $16.00
- Tomato, capsicum & cannellini soup, smoked cheese and garlic shoots
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TOASTED HOMEMADE BREAD (V) $11.00
- Selection of our white and wholemeal sourdough, brioche, butter, homemade jam (v)
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HOKEY POKEY $8.00
- A scoop of our homemade classic Kiwi ice-cream with plenty of crunchy honeycombs
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HOMEMADE GRANOLA (V) $15.00
- The Spire homemade granola, either; Natural with milk and poached local berries OR Bircher style; soaked overnight in apple juice, with yoghurt & blackberry coulis (v)
- MIXED LOCAL LEAF SALAD $7.00
The Cow Restaurant
Phone
034434269
Opened hours
Monday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Thursday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Saturday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Price
$10 - $20
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
European , Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegetarian
Features
Takeaway , Romantic , Wheelchair accessible , After-hours , Waitstaff , Takeout , Cash , Groups , Lunch , Seating , Cards accepted , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Child-friendly , Outdoor Seating , Full Bar