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Dinner, the Barrel Way

In Rotorua we live in a place where the earth breathes and our food reflects that energy
Our journey begins in the Ngahere (forest), where we hand-harvest the peppery bite of Horopito and the refreshing lift of Kawakawa, used for generations to heal and to spice.
On the grill we celebrate the land. Whether it is the Savannah Angus from our neighbors in Whakatāne or Coastal lamb from the salt kissed pastures of the North Island shores.
Our kaimoana (seafood) is freshly caught and sustainably sourced from the cold, pristine waters of Stewart Island and the Bay of Plenty coastlines.
We invite you to sit back, break bread (our signature Kūmara Sourdough), and experience a menu where steakhouse tradition meets the wild, untamed spirit of Aotearoa.
Deepak Bhattarai – Executive chef

 TO START

SOUP OF THE DAY 18

Chef’s Daily Creation
Served with Grilled Kūmara Sourdough

STEAK TARTARE 28

Hand-cut Angus Beef, Kawakawa Oil,
Cured Egg Yolk, Thyme Lavosh

KINGFISH TARTARE 30

Crème Fraîche, Guindilla pepper, Sesame Cracker, Kawakawa Oil

ROASTED BEETROOT (V) 22

Whipped Cashew, Witloof, Sherry Vinaigrette

HAWKE’SBAY LAMB RIBS 28

Red Chermoula ,Piri Piri Mayonnaise, Coriander

GREEN LIPPED MUSSELS 25

Garlic, White Wine, Fennel
Horopito-Infused ‘Volcanic’ Cream

FROM THE GRILL – CARNIVORE DELIGHT

SAVANNAH ANGUS BEEF  – Tomahawk (1.2kg)| Whakatāne, Bay Of Plenty NZ

Served with the choice of two sauces, two mustards and two sides.
199

SAVANNAH ANGUS BEEF | Whakatāne, Bay Of Plenty NZ

Eye Fillet (200g) 60
Scotch Fillet (300g) 65
Striploin (300g) 62

LUMINA LAMB | South Canterbury, NZ

Rack (280g) 65

KING SALMON | Marlborough Sounds, NZ

Grilled Fillet  (200g) (GF) 60

All Grill dishes served with your choice of Sauce & Home-Infused Mustard.

SAUCES
Red Wine Jus
Creamy Green Peppercorn Jus
Kawakawa Chimichurri
Café de Paris Butter
Sauvignon Beurre Blanc

 

INFUSED MUSTARDS 
Beer & Thyme Mustard
Manuka Honey Mustard
Cumin & piripiri Mustard
Spicy miso Mustard

MAIN COURSE

FREE RANGE FRIED CHICKEN  38

Textures of Jerusalem Artichoke
Purée, Pickled and Fried

DENVER VENISON RAGU 42

Homemade Maltagliati Pasta,
Kawakawa Salsa Verde, Shaved Pecorino

HARMONY FREE-RANGE PORK BELLY 40

Fennel & Citrus Purée, Granny Smith Apple

PAN-SEARED MARKET FISH 48

Anchovy, Burnt Butter, TAEWA “Maori” Potato,
Capers, Herbs

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER STEAK 34

Kūmara Purée, Toasted Hazelnut,
Pickled Raisins, Kawakawa Oil

SIDES

SHOESTRING FRIES 15

Dukkha, Grated Parmesan

WATERCRESS & ROCKET SALAD 16

Strawberry, Citrus Segments, Feta Crumble,
Aged Balsamic

AGRIA POTATO PURÉE 15

Caramelized Onion Gravy, Parsley

GRILLED ASPARAGUS 18

Sauce Gribiche, Sourdough Croutons

FRIED ‘TAEWA’ MAORI POTATO 16

Hung Volcanic Creamery Yoghurt, Piri Piri

Dessert

ANY DESSERT & COFFEE 21
TIRAMISU (V)

Espresso soaked ladyfinger, mascarpone, whipped cream
– Contains Egg, Wheat, Gluten and Milk 18

MISO CARAMEL (V)

Homemade white chocolate crumble , Pomegranate seeds,
Salted caramel ice cream
– Contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Almond and Mil 19

VANILLA CREME BRULEE (V)

Brown Sugar, Seasonal Berries
– Contains Egg, Milk and Soy  18

WHITTAKER’S CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)

Homemade dark chocolate brownie served with Vanilla ice cream
– Contains Wheat, Gluten and Milk  19

KAPITI CHEESE SELECTION

With selection of crackers, quince paste, nuts, grapes
– Contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tree nuts and Peanut

Mount Eliza Blue (Bay of Plenty)
Meyer Sheep Milk Gouda (Waikato)
Evansdale Farmhouse Brie (Otago)

1 Cheese 18
2 Cheese 32
3 Cheese 40

df – dairy free | gf – gluten free | v – vegetarian | vg – vegan

We are proud to offer ‘Inclusive Food’ menus crafted to accommodate a variety of dietary needs with care and attention. While we strive to cater to all special dietary requirements, we kindly remind guests that our kitchen uses a wide range of ingredients and shared equipment. As a result, while every effort is made to minimize cross-contact, we cannot guarantee that our dishes are completely allergen-free.