The Thirsty Oyster Tavern

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A la Carte Menu
1. Starters
  1. Soup of the Day
    Homemade country soup with fresh local vegetables. Served with home baked bread
  2. Smoked Springbok
    R 49.00
    Thin slices of smoked springbok, on a bed of frilly greens. Served with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and homemade Melba toast
  3. Calamari
    R 49.00
    Tender strips, fried in a light batter. Served with savoury basmati rice and tartar sauce
  4. Moules Mariniére
    R 55.00
    Fresh Saldanha mussels simmered with cream, garlic, white wine and spring onions. Served with freshly baked bread
  5. Seafood Bake
    R 55.00
    Mussels, shrimps and fish prepared with cream, white wine, garlic and herbs. Topped with crumbs and cheese and then oven baked
  6. Norwegian Smoked Salmon
    R 59.00
    Served with capers, fresh lemon and home baked bread
  7. Pasta Pesto
    R 35.00
    Homemade basil pesto tossed with pasta. Served with parmesan
  8. Chicken Livers & Port Paté
    R 45.00
    Farm fresh livers, port and garlic make this paté irresistible. Served with homemade Melba toast or freshly baked bread
  9. Chicken Livers Peri-Peri
    R 49.00
    Hot but tasty, with hints of garlic. Served in a baked potato
  10. Escargot a la Bourguignonne
    R 49.00
    Snails grilled with fresh garlic, butter and parsley. Served with home baked bread
  11. Escargot au Roquefort
    R 55.00
    Snails grilled with garlic butter and Roquefort cheese. Served with home baked bread
  12. Baked Goatsmilk Cheese
    R 55.00
    Goat’s milk chevin baked with jersey cream, garlic and tomatoes. Served with Melba toast
2. Salads or a Light Meal
  1. Thai Beef Salad
    R 69.00
    Strips of beef fillet wok fried with fresh chilli, garlic and coriander. Served on a bed of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion and peppers
  2. Smoked Salmon Salad
    R 75.00
    Norwegian Salmon, frilly lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onions and peppers. Served with capers, lemon & olive oil
  3. New Orleans Chicken Salad
    R 69.00
    Strips of chicken breast wok fried with our blend of Cajun spices, garlic and fresh herbs. Served on a bed of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion and peppers
  4. Greek Salad
    R 55.00
    Feta cheese, Karoo olives, frilly lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber and peppers. Served with balsamic vinegar and olive oil
  5. Roquefort Salad
    R 65.00
    Roquefort cheese, frilly lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber and peppers. Served with a herb dressing
  6. Elephant Walk Calamari and Mussel Salad
    R 75.00
    Calamari strips and shelled mussels pan fried in basil pesto and garlic. Served on frilly greens, tomato, onion, cucumber, green pepper and drizzled with herb dressing
  7. Cajun Beef Salad
    R 69.00
    Strips of beef fillet wok fried with our blend of Cajun spices, garlic and fresh herbs. Served on a bed of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion and peppers
3. Vegetarian
  1. Vegetarian Stir Fry
    R 65.00
    Wok fried seasonal vegetables tossed with garlic and basil pesto. Served with basmati rice or in a wrap
  2. Vegetable Bake
    R 65.00
    Chunky seasonal vegetables baked with cream, herbs and topped with cheese
  3. Spinach and Feta Lasagne Roll
    R 65.00
    Homemade Lasagne served with a garden fresh herb salad
  4. Vegetable and Cheese Pie
    R 70.00
    A lovely selection of seasonal vegetables prepared with cream, garlic and herbs.
4. Our Chef Specialities
  All meals served with seasonal vegetables and a choice of homemade chips, Basmati rice or a baked potato.
  1. Fillet
    R 110.00
    Grilled to perfections!
  2. Fillet a la Moutarde
    R 135.00
    A combination of French mustard grain, hot English mustard, brandy and cream
  3. Cajun Fillet
    R 135.00
    A tantalising blend of Cajun spices, garlic and herbs
  4. Fillet au Poivré
    R 135.00
    Green peppercorns, brandy and cream make this one a firm favourite
  5. Fillet de Paris
    R 135.00
    Fillet flambéed with brandy and fresh garlic
  6. Fillet Béarnaise
    R 150.00
    The way the French love it
  7. Steak á la Tartar
    R 110.00
    Served with traditional way
  8. Lamb and Mint Pie
    R 95.00
    Karoo lamb and fresh garden mint makes this pie irresistible. Allow 30 minutes
  9. Venison Pie
    R 95.00
    Served in a pie pot with golden pastry. Allow 30 minutes
  10. Canard á l’ Orange
    R 149.00
    Duck slow roasted with Cointreau, fresh orange rind and zest
5. Chicken
  All meals served with seasonal vegetables and a choice of homemade chips, basmati rice or baked potato
  1. Chicken Schnitzel
    R 85.00
    Lightly crumbed and fried till golden brown
  2. Peri-Peri Baby Chicken
    R 95.00
    Free Range chicken grilled with our hot, but tasty peri-peri
  3. Lemon & Herb Baby Chicken
    R 95.00
    Roasted with fresh herbs and freshly squeezed lemon
  4. Chicken and Vegetable Wrap
    R 70.00
    Tender chicken fillet stir fried with julienne seasonal vegetables
6. Seafood
  1. Moules Mariniére
    R 85.00
    Fresh Saldanha mussels with cream, garlic, white wine and spring onions
  2. Moules Provençale
    R 85.00
    Fresh Saldanha mussels steamed with tomato, garlic, wine, leeks and celery
  3. Belgian Mussels
    R 85.00
    Fresh Saldanha mussels steamed with celery, leeks and carrots
  4. Grilled Hake
    R 75.00
    Served with chips, rice or a baked potato
  5. Calamari
    R 79.00
    Tender strips fried in a light batter. Served with basmati rice
  6. Seafood Bake
    R 79.00
    Mussels, shrimps, and fresh fish baked with cream, garlic, herbs and cheese
7. Pasta
  1. Prawn, Tomato & Feta Pasta
    R 89.00
    Prawns, organic tomatoes, herbs, garlic and feta tossed with pasta
  2. Chicken, Herb and Mushroom Pasta
    R 75.00
    Tender strips of chicken fillet, onion, mushrooms, herbs and cream tossed with pasta
  3. Beef, Brandy and Mushroom Pasta
    R 85.00
    Slices of beef fillet, flambéed with brandy and served with cream and mushrooms
  4. Bolognaise Lasagne Roll
    R 75.00
    Homemade Lasagne served with a garden fresh herb salad
8. Sweet Temptations
  1. Fridge Cheese Cake
    R 45.00
    Served with a homemade strawberry sauce
  2. Apple Crumble
    R 39.00
    Served with fresh jersey cream
  3. Lemon Meringue
    R 39.00
    Best in town, made by Elma
  4. Walnut Chocolate Truffle Cake
    R 50.00
    A slice of decadence
  5. Milk Tart
    R 35.00
    Made the traditional way
  6. Homemade Muffin
    R 29.00
    Served with jam & cream or butter & cheese
  7. Caramel Pancakes and Ice-cream
    R 39.00
    Two pancakes filled with caramel and drizzled with maple syrup
  8. Ice Cream
    R 29.00
    Served with and hot chocolate sauce
  9. Dom Pedro
    R 29.00
    Whisky, Amarula, Cape Velvet, Kahlua or Frangelico
9. Beverages
  1. Coffee
    R 14.00
  2. Decaffeinated Coffee
    R 14.00
  3. Milo or Hot Chocolate
    R 18.00
  4. Iced Coffee
    R 18.00
  5. Irish Coffee
    R 32.00
  6. Ceylon Tea
    R 12.00
  7. Rooibos Tea
    R 12.00
  8. Earl Grey Tea
    R 12.00
  9. Milkshakes
    R 18.00
    Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry or Lime
10. Corkage
  1. Per Bottle
    R 20.00
Menu last updated: 01 May 2023
Menus are deemed correct at time of publication but may vary over time. It is the responsibility of the restaurant to maintain the menu and ensure prices are up to date.

Address

Beach Road
Old Harbour

The Thirsty Oyster Tavern

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