Dining · Wine · Card Lounge
The Lamplit Parlour Menu
Discover a thoughtfully curated Australian menu designed for memorable evenings, where seasonal ingredients, contemporary comfort and lamplit hospitality meet. Each dish is crafted to complement relaxed conversation, the card lounge and the rhythm of the night.
An evening menu in gentle chapters
The Lamplit Parlour menu is arranged to follow the pace of the night: from shareable small plates and entrées through to gathered mains, charcoal grill, vegetarian selections, desserts and cheese, before drifting into wine, cocktails and late-evening non-alcoholic drinks, coffee and tea.
- Start
- Small Plates · Entrées
- Middle
- Main Courses · From the Grill · Vegetarian Selection
- Finish
- Desserts · Cheese
- In the glass
- Wine & Cocktails · Non-Alcoholic · Coffee & Tea
Small Plates
Shareable starters and delicate bites crafted for the beginning of your evening, celebrating Australian produce and artisan technique.
Smoked Almond Dukkah with Warm Sourdough
House-baked sourdough served warm with smoked almond and sesame dukkah, cold-pressed olive oil and whipped cultured butter.
Sourdough · Smoked almond · Sesame · Olive oil · Cultured butter
Crisp Saltbush & Zucchini Flowers
Lightly battered zucchini flowers and native saltbush, served with preserved lemon aioli and river herb salt.
Zucchini flowers · Saltbush · Preserved lemon · River herbs
Entrées
Fresh, flavourful beginnings that preview the kitchen's style, including seafood, locally sourced vegetables and refined classics.
Ocean Trout Crudo with Native Citrus
Thinly sliced ocean trout dressed in mandarin kosho, Davidson plum vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil, finished with shaved fennel and coastal herbs.
Ocean trout · Mandarin kosho · Davidson plum · Fennel · Coastal herbs
Roasted Pumpkin & Macadamia Velouté
Silky roasted pumpkin velouté enriched with macadamia cream, spiced pepitas and a drizzle of smoked chilli oil.
Pumpkin · Macadamia · Pepita · Smoked chilli · Herbs
Free-Range Chicken Liver Parfait
Silky parfait set under a native spice gel with pickled grapes, shallot jam and toasted brioche.
Chicken liver · Native spice · Grape · Shallot · Brioche
Main Courses
Signature dishes embracing Australian palettes: slow-cooked meats, sustainable seafood and inspired vegetarian options.
Slow-Braised Beef with Smoked Carrot & Red Wine Jus
Richly braised beef shoulder, pressed and roasted until caramelised, served with smoked carrot purée, buttered greens and a glossy red wine jus.
Beef shoulder · Carrot · Red wine · Greens · Herbs
Pan-Roasted Market Fish with Lemon Myrtle Beurre Blanc
Daily market fish, pan-roasted with crisp skin, served over grilled asparagus, crushed kipfler potatoes and lemon myrtle beurre blanc.
Market fish · Asparagus · Kipfler · Lemon myrtle · Beurre blanc
Wood-Roasted Eggplant with Native Grain Pilaf
Charred and roasted eggplant glazed with wattleseed miso, set over a pilaf of ancient grains, toasted seeds and charred greens, finished with lemon yoghurt.
Eggplant · Wattleseed · Native grains · Seeds · Lemon yoghurt
From the Grill
Charcoal-grilled cuts, fish and garden vegetables, showcasing wood-fire techniques and the aroma of open flames.
Charcoal-Grilled Grass-Fed Beef Strip
Grass-fed beef strip grilled over charcoal, brushed with rosemary and garlic, served with wood-fired onions, horseradish cream and red wine jus.
Grass-fed beef · Charcoal · Rosemary · Onion · Horseradish
Grilled King Prawns with Charred Lime
Butterflied king prawns grilled in shell with garlic, chilli and preserved lemon butter, served with charred lime and herb salad.
King prawns · Garlic · Chilli · Preserved lemon · Lime
Harissa-Grilled Garden Vegetables
A colourful selection of market vegetables grilled over open flame with mild harissa, smoked labneh and toasted seeds.
Seasonal vegetables · Harissa · Labneh · Seeds · Herbs
Vegetarian Selection
Satisfying plant-focused mains, celebrating fresh regional vegetables, nuts, herbs and grains with creative flair.
Roasted Cauliflower with Hazelnut & Brown Butter
Whole roasted cauliflower floret brushed with brown butter and native thyme, served with hazelnut crumb, cauliflower cream and lemon.
Cauliflower · Brown butter · Hazelnut · Native thyme · Lemon
Pearl Barley, Pumpkin & Sage Risotto
Creamed pearl barley folded with roasted pumpkin, sage and parmesan, finished with toasted seeds and pumpkin oil.
Pearl barley · Pumpkin · Sage · Parmesan · Seeds
Charred Broccolini & Chickpea Salad
Charred broccolini with spiced chickpeas, grilled lemon, feta, mint and tahini yoghurt.
Broccolini · Chickpea · Lemon · Feta · Tahini
Desserts
Elegant sweets and pastries with seasonal fruits, chocolate and house-made ice creams.
Dark Chocolate & Wattleseed Tart
Bittersweet chocolate and wattleseed tart in a crisp pastry shell, served with espresso cream and candied cocoa nibs.
Dark chocolate · Wattleseed · Pastry · Cream · Cocoa nib
Roasted Stone Fruit Pavlova
Crisp meringue shell with soft centre, topped with roasted seasonal stone fruits, vanilla cream and passionfruit.
Meringue · Stone fruit · Vanilla · Passionfruit · Cream
Lemon Myrtle Panna Cotta
Silky lemon myrtle panna cotta with macerated berries and almond crumble.
Cream · Lemon myrtle · Berries · Almond · Vanilla
Cheese
An assortment of local and international cheeses served with classic accompaniments and crispbread.
Australian Cheese Selection
A rotating trio of Australian cheeses chosen by the kitchen, served with seasonal fruit, house preserves and lavosh.
Australian cheese · Fruit · Preserves · Lavosh
International Cheeseboard
A curated selection of soft, semi-hard and blue cheeses from further afield, served with crispbread, poached fruit and nuts.
Soft cheese · Semi-hard cheese · Blue cheese · Fruit · Nuts
Wine & Cocktails
A hand-picked wine list, signature cocktails and curated evening drinks to complement your meal.
Cellar List
A changing list of Australian and international wines, with a focus on expressive cool-climate styles to pair with both the dining room and the card lounge.
Sparkling · White · Rosé · Red · Fortified
Lamplit Signatures
Signature cocktails inspired by evening lamps and the card room, built with classic spirits, native botanicals and balanced, sip-friendly profiles.
Citrus · Native botanicals · Aromatic bitters · Seasonal garnishes
After-Dinner Sips
A considered selection of digestifs and slower-paced evening drinks, ideal for the transition into the card lounge or a final conversation at the table.
Digestifs · Aromatic liqueurs · Fortified wine · Citrus twists
Non-Alcoholic, Coffee & Tea
Premium non-alcoholic beverages, locally roasted coffee and fine teas, all served in The Lamplit Parlour's refined style.
Lamplit Temperance List
Thoughtfully crafted non-alcoholic drinks mirroring the flavour, structure and ritual of classic cocktails, without the alcohol.
Seasonal juices · Native fruits · Herbal infusions · Citrus · Spice
Locally Roasted Coffee
Espresso, long coffee and milk-based coffee prepared with locally roasted beans, also available as an evening-appropriate decaffeinated option.
Espresso · Milk · Alternative milks · Filter options
Fine Teas & Herbal Infusions
A calm selection of black, green and herbal teas, including native blends designed for slow sipping in the lounge or beside the card tables.
Black tea · Green tea · Herbal blends · Native botanicals
From the dining table to the card lounge
Many guests begin with shared small plates and mains in the restaurant before drifting into desserts, cheese and drinks in the card lounge. The menu is designed so that plates and glasses sit comfortably beside real poker tables, playing cards and poker chips, keeping the focus on conversation and an unhurried offline evening.
1
Arrival & Small Plates
2
Main Courses & Grill
3
Dessert & Cheese
4
Drinks in the Card Lounge
Menu notes
Menu items, ingredients and beverage offerings at The Lamplit Parlour change with the seasons and availability of regional produce.
If you have dietary requirements or questions about how the menu can work alongside an evening in the card lounge or card room, please mention this when you submit a reservation request.