UPCOMING EVENTS

Fish Fry

Thurs 27th April - Evening Dining - 6pm start
TO START
Coconut, Lime, Ceviche

ENTREE
Garlic Prawn Bruschetta with Creme Fraiche, Basil and Chorizo Crumb

MAIN COURSE
Local Beer Battered Market Fish, Crispy Potatoes, Sea Salt, Fresh Lemon, Tartare Sauce, Pea Puree

TO FINISH
Classic Tiramisu
COST. $55 per person
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Indian Banquet Evening

Wed 24th May - Evening Dining - 6pm start
TO START
Poppadoms and Pickles

APPETISER PLATTERS
Onion Bhajis Street Style Spiced Prawns with Coconut and Mustard Oil Tandoori Mushrooms with Coriander Sauce

MAIN COURSE
Mangalore Chicken Tika with Smoked Yoghurt Sauce, Lamb Kuzhambu with Digestive Spices, Cashews Bombay Aloo with Monk Fish Roti, Steamed Rice and Cucumber Raita

TO FINISH
Mango & Coconut Crumble
COST. $55 per person
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French Evening

Wed 7th June - Evening Dining - 6pm start
TO START
Mini Coquille St Jacques

ENTREE
Magret of Duck with Cherry and Orange, Roquet

MAIN COURSE
Lamb Rump with Garlic and Rosemary served with Ratatouille, Potato Dauphinoise

TO FINISH
Creme Brule with Tuilles Biscuit
COST. $55 per person
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Hawaiian Sunset Evening

FERRY LANDING CAFE - Tuesday 16th January
Evening Dining 6pm start
OLD MILL CAFE - Wednesday 17th January
Evening Dining 6pm start
TO SHARE
Kamaboko w Rice Crackers

ENTRE
Salmon Poke w Seaweed Salad, Shoyu, Black Sesame

MAINS
Kalua Pork w Coconut Rice, Sugared Pineapple, Garlic Prawns

TO FINISH
Haupia Coconut Pie w Mango Sorbet
COST. $55 per person
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Spanish Tapas Evening

Wednesday 18th October - Evening Dining - 6pm start
TO START
Almondigas - Spanish Meat Balls
Patata Bravas - Spiced Fried Potatoes

SMALL PLATES
Gambas al Ajillo - Prawns, Garlic, Lemon,Olive Oil
Tortilla Espanola - Spanish Potato Omelet
Jamon Serrano - Spanish Dry-Cured HamEscalivada - Catalan Roasted Vegetables
Andalusian Paella - Chicken, Chorizo, Mussels

MAIN COURSE
Glazed Ham with Ginger Marmalade, Pigs in Blankets, Cranberry and Orange Stuffing, Roasted Vegetables, Steamed Broccoli and Pan Gravy

TO FINISH
Leche Frita - Fried Milk
COST. $55 per person
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St Patrick' Day

Wednesday 20th March - Evening Dining - 6pm start
Venue: Old Mill Waterfront Cafe Tairua
TO START
Murphy’s Bacon with Champ, Beer and
Cheese Fondue

ENTREE
Smoked Salmon with Black Pudding, Pickled
Cabbage, Donegal’s Oat Cake

MAIN COURSE
Braised Steak and Guiness served with
Colcannon Potatoes, Irish Greens

TO FINISH
Irish Apple Cake, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream,
Baileys Custard
COST. $55 per person
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Nights of Istanbul

Wed 24th April - Evening Dining - 6pm start
Venue: Old Mill Waterfront Cafe Tairua
TO START
Turkish Breads, Cacik Dip, Olives, Feta

SHARNG PLATES
Turkish Grilled Lamb with Ezme Sauce
Iskender Chicken
Saffron Rice
Hummus and Pickles
Cracked Wheat, Mint, Sumac
Falafel
Moussaka

TO FINISH
Baklava, Strained Yoghurt
COST. $55 per person
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French Evening

Wed 7th June - Evening Dining - 6pm start
TO START
Mini Coquille St Jacques

ENTREE
Magret of Duck with Cherry and Orange, Roquet

MAIN COURSE
Lamb Rump with Garlic and Rosemary served with Ratatouille, Potato Dauphinoise

TO FINISH
Creme Brule with Tuilles Biscuit
COST. $55 per person
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St Patrick's Day Evening

FERRY LANDING CAFE - Saturday 24th Febuary
Evening Dining 6pm start
TO SHARE
Fried Chorizo, Garlic, White Bread
Mussels a la Portugaise
Pork Feijoada
Fish Bacalhau
Olive Salad
Nazare Prawns

TO FINISH
Pasteis de Nata
Chocolate Salami
COST. $55 per person
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Spanish Tapas Evening

Wednesday 18th October - Evening Dining - 6pm start
TO START
Almondigas - Spanish Meat Balls
Patata Bravas - Spiced Fried Potatoes

SMALL PLATES
Gambas al Ajillo - Prawns, Garlic, Lemon,Olive Oil
Tortilla Espanola - Spanish Potato Omelet
Jamon Serrano - Spanish Dry-Cured HamEscalivada - Catalan Roasted Vegetables
Andalusian Paella - Chicken, Chorizo, Mussels

MAIN COURSE
Glazed Ham with Ginger Marmalade, Pigs in Blankets, Cranberry and Orange Stuffing, Roasted Vegetables, Steamed Broccoli and Pan Gravy

TO FINISH
Leche Frita - Fried Milk
COST. $55 per person
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As a special offer for this evening event only, the first five tables to book, of 4 people or more, will go into the draw to win a bottle of house wine for their table at this event.

Low & Slow Cooked Foods

Wednesday 22nd February, 6pm
TO START.
Tortilla Chips, Guacamole, Sour Cream
PLATTERS FOR TWO - FROM THE OMC OFFSET SMOKER.
Memphis Rubbed Beef Sirloin with Doris Plum Bourbon Glaze.
Jerk Chicken with Fresh Lime, Pineapple Pulled Boston. Pork butt with Pitmasters BBQ Sauce.
Mac n' Cheese.
Paradise Slaw.
Fries with Sour Cream.
TO FINISH.
Peach & Apple Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
Cost $55 per person
COST. $55 per person
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St Patricks Day

Thursday 16th March , 6pm
Full Menu to Follow

COST. $55 per person
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We cut our numbers off 20th of month to allow time to order from our suppliers so make sure you get back to us with your booking prior to this.

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Have you got a special occasion coming up?

We can create a private evening dining experience for your group, including a uniquely designed menu. Please note this requires at least a week’s notice and is available for groups of 12 or more.

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