Essen cafe and restaurant - Permanently Closed

Starters

• Garlic Bread (3 Pcs)AUD 6.00

• Cheesy Garlic Bread (3 Pcs)AUD 8.00

• Bruschetta (2 Pcs)AUD 12.00

  Tomatoes, marinated feta and basil, Italian glaze

• Chicken BitesAUD 14.00

  Buttermilk marinated chicken served with garden salad

• Szechuan Pepper Dusted SquidAUD 15.00

  Szechuan pepper dusted squid with mixed leaves and chipotle mayo

• Grilled Mediterranean Vege and Halloumi StackAUD 15.00

  w/ rocket house dressing and Italian glaze

• Traditional Mexican Beef NachosAUD 16.00

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

• Soft Tortilla (2)AUD 15.00

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

Salads

• Caesar SaladAUD 16.00

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

• Smoked Salmon SaladAUD 18.00

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

• Roast Pumpkin SaladAUD 16.00

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

Sides

• Potato ChipsAUD 7.00

  w/ aioli

• Seasoned WedgesAUD 8.00

  w/ sweet chili and sour cream

• Garden SaladAUD 6.00

  w/ house dressing

• Beer Battered Onion RingsAUD 8.00

  w/ chipotle aioli

• Creamy MashAUD 3.00

• Steamed VeggiesAUD 3.00

• Sweet Potato ChipsAUD 8.00

  w/ sweet chili and sour cream

Schnitzels

• Chicken SchnitzelAUD 18.00

  Herb crumbed fresh chicken breast with chips and slaw

• Chicken ParmigianaAUD 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 SauceAUD 22.00

  w/ chips and slaw

From the Paddock

• Rump 250 GAUD 18.00

  w/ chips and salad, choice of gravy / sauce

• Scotch 300 GAUD 30.00

  w/ chips and salad, choice of gravy / sauce

• Corn Fed Creamy Italian Chicken BreastAUD 22.00

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

• Crispy Pork BellyAUD 24.00

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

From the Ocean

• Grilled BarramundiAUD 26.00

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

• Crispy Skin SalmonAUD 26.00

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

• Beer Battered Fish FilletsAUD 26.00

  w/ chips, salad and tartare sauce

• Seafood PlateAUD 28.00

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

• Additional SauceAUD 1.00

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

Pasta & Risotto

• Prawn & Chorizo LinguiniAUD 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 RisottoAUD 22.00

  w/ white wine sauce and shaved parmesan cheese

  • With ChickenAUD 25.00

For the Kids

All $12

• Crispy Chicken Strips

• Kids Pasta

• Kids Fish

• Cheese Burger

Burgers

All " The Lot" $4

• American Cheese BurgerAUD 18.00

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

• Angus Beef Burger with LotAUD 20.00

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

• Classic Grilled Chicken BurgerAUD 18.00

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

• Pulled Pork BurgerAUD 18.00

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

• New York Steak SandwichAUD 16.00

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

Desserts

• Belgian WafflesAUD 10.00

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

• Sticky Date PuddingAUD 10.00

  w/ vanilla bean ice cream and strawberries

• Baked GaytimeAUD 9.00

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

• Cake of the DayAUD 9.00

  w/ vanilla bean ice cream and strawberries

• Bowl of Ice CreamAUD 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