RIVER RESTAURANT MENUS
“Simply delicious”
Reviewed 26 March 2014
A wonderful meal....truly! I was on a recent Fly Fishing trip (Mid March 2014) & a friend suggested we go (as it was my shout!). It was quiet on arrival, but a few more diners arrived after us. The meal was simply delicious, and the Pinot 2009 was delightful. A very full bodied Pinot which was a departure from other I have drunk. I highly recommend the food & Restaurant. Very well done indeed. I will return upon my next Fly Fishing expedition.
Visited March 2014
RIVER RESTAURANT DINNER MENU
Appetisers
House made Chicken Liver Pate served with toasted house made bread $8.00
Chef’s Selection of house made breads & dips $8.00
Entrées
Braised Beef Cheek with warm celeriac, red cabbage and roasted walnut salad $16.00
House made Spring Rolls with dipping sauces $12.00
Seafood Chowder with Toasted Ciabatta $16.00
New Zealand Green Lipped Mussels steamed with a choice of chilli and lime or garlic and ‘River Pinot Gris’ $14.00
Spiced Calamari served on a chunky Greek salad with feta and olives. $16.00
Soup of the Day served with toasted ciabatta $12.00
Mains
‘Aged Taupo Beef’ Scotch Fillet cooked to your liking, topped with a herb and parmesan crust, served with fondant potatoes, seasonal greens, and a ‘River Pinot Noir’ beef reduction. $33
Marinated Lamb Rump served with pumpkin and parmesan risotto and fresh rocket, watercress and pear salad. $33.00
Braised Pork Belly served with fresh rocket, almond and pumpkin salad, an orange dressing, roasted parsnip puree and crunchy crackling $32.00
Seared Venison served medium rare on a bed of buttered pan fried potatoes, braised beetroot and cauliflower puree’, finished with a ‘River Pinot Noir’ jus. $34
Baked Regal Salmon with pan fried gourmet potatoes, fresh watercress salad and green beans, finished with a lemon beurre blanc. $32.00
Moroccan Chicken and Honey Cured Bacon Linguine $26.00
Slow Cooked Beef Tomato filled with saffron and herbed couscous on roasted field mushrooms $24.00 Sides Chunky Chips $6.00 Seasonal Vegetables $6.00 Fresh Garden Salad $6.00 Garlic and Herb Bread $6.00
Desserts
Kaffir Lime Panna Cotta served with pistachio praline. $12.00
Pear Dumplings stuffed with hazelnuts and cinnamon, drizzled with a caramel glaze and served with fresh cream $12.00
White Chocolate Mud Cake served with a raspberry compote, vanilla bean ice cream and chantilly cream $10.00
Lemon Tart served with crème’ fraiche $10.00
Apple and Rhubarb Crumble served with crème’ anglaise $10.00
Cheese Board with Chef’s choice of cheese and crackers. Serves two $20.00