Essen cafe and restaurant - Permanently Closed

Starters

• Garlic Bread (3 Pcs)A$6.00

• Cheesy Garlic Bread (3 Pcs)A$8.00

• Bruschetta (2 Pcs)A$12.00

  Tomatoes, marinated feta and basil, Italian glaze

• Chicken BitesA$14.00

  Buttermilk marinated chicken served with garden salad

• Szechuan Pepper Dusted SquidA$15.00

  Szechuan pepper dusted squid with mixed leaves and chipotle mayo

• Grilled Mediterranean Vege and Halloumi StackA$15.00

  w/ rocket house dressing and Italian glaze

• Traditional Mexican Beef NachosA$16.00

  Chili con carne, corn chips, parmesan cheese, guacamole and sour cream and tomato salsa

• Soft Tortilla (2)A$15.00

  W/ pulled pork, cheese, avocado relish, diced apple and capsicum remoulade

Salads

• Caesar SaladA$16.00

  Baby cos lettuce, bacon, parmesan cheese, croutons, egg and classic caesar dressing

• Smoked Salmon SaladA$18.00

  Green beans, semi dried tomatoes, red radish, mixed leaves with Essen's secret dressing

• Roast Pumpkin SaladA$16.00

  Rocket, pine nuts, sundried tomatoes, feta cheese with honey mustard dressing

Sides

• Potato ChipsA$7.00

  w/ aioli

• Seasoned WedgesA$8.00

  w/ sweet chili and sour cream

• Garden SaladA$6.00

  w/ house dressing

• Beer Battered Onion RingsA$8.00

  w/ chipotle aioli

• Creamy MashA$3.00

• Steamed VeggiesA$3.00

• Sweet Potato ChipsA$8.00

  w/ sweet chili and sour cream

Schnitzels

• Chicken SchnitzelA$18.00

  Herb crumbed fresh chicken breast with chips and slaw

• Chicken ParmigianaA$22.00

  Herb crumbed fresh chicken breast topped with napolitano sauce, shaved ham, mozzarella cheese served with chips and slaw

• Chicken Schnitzel with Grilled Bacon and Creamy Mushroom SauceA$22.00

  w/ chips and slaw

From the Paddock

• Rump 250 GA$18.00

  w/ chips and salad, choice of gravy / sauce

• Scotch 300 GA$30.00

  w/ chips and salad, choice of gravy / sauce

• Corn Fed Creamy Italian Chicken BreastA$22.00

  Chicken breast cooked in creamy mushroom and white wine sauce served with roasted chats and steamed veggies

• Crispy Pork BellyA$24.00

  w/ mashed potatoes, green vegetables, apple sauce, gravy

From the Ocean

• Grilled BarramundiA$26.00

  w/ smashed roasted kumara, green minted salad, citrus dressing

• Crispy Skin SalmonA$26.00

  w/ garlic and rosemary marinated chats, bacon wrapped asparagus, italian glaze and citrus dressing

• Beer Battered Fish FilletsA$26.00

  w/ chips, salad and tartare sauce

• Seafood PlateA$28.00

  w/ beer battered fish, tempura prawns, salt and pepper squid, house smoked salmon, chips, salad, lemon and tartar sauce

• Additional SauceA$1.00

  Classic Gravy, Mushroom gravy, Pepper Gravy, Garlic Aioli, Chipotle

Pasta & Risotto

• Prawn & Chorizo LinguiniA$22.00

  Garlic Prawn, chorizo, green peas, spanish onion, basil, tomatoes, white wine, hint of chili cooked in Napolitano sauce

• Exotic Mushroom and Roast Vegetables RisottoA$22.00

  w/ white wine sauce and shaved parmesan cheese

  • With ChickenA$25.00

For the Kids

All $12

• Crispy Chicken Strips

• Kids Pasta

• Kids Fish

• Cheese Burger

Burgers

All " The Lot" $4

• American Cheese BurgerA$18.00

  Angus beef patty, orange cheddar, onion rings, pickles, tomato and mustard sauce on milk bun served with chips

• Angus Beef Burger with LotA$20.00

  Angus beef patty, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, orange cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, with house special sauce with chips

• Classic Grilled Chicken BurgerA$18.00

  Lemon herb marinated chicken, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, guacamole, chipotle aioli with chips

• Pulled Pork BurgerA$18.00

  Slow cooked pulled pork, slaw, pickles, chipotle aioli chips

• New York Steak SandwichA$16.00

  New York cut steak, cheddar cheese, caramelised onion, rocket, tomatoes with house special sauce with chips

Desserts

• Belgian WafflesA$10.00

  w/ chocolate sauce, wild berries and vanilla bean ice cream

• Sticky Date PuddingA$10.00

  w/ vanilla bean ice cream and strawberries

• Baked GaytimeA$9.00

  Gaytime ice cream wrapped in filo pastry and baked w/ melted chocolate sauce & Whipped cream

• Cake of the DayA$9.00

  w/ vanilla bean ice cream and strawberries

• Bowl of Ice CreamA$4.50

  w/ your choice of chocolate, caramel, strawberry topping and sprinkles

Special Events

Are you looking for the perfect location to hold your next birthday, work Christmas party, wedding, engagement party or other special event? At Essen Cafe & Restaurant, we are proud to boast a unique 80+ seat function room (upstairs) which features a private bar, private bathrooms, bifold doors & terrace seating. Please enquire with one of our friendly staff and let us help organise your next function