Rook & Reverie Menu
The Menu at Rook & Reverie
Explore our complete dining experience, celebrating seasonal Australian produce and a sophisticated card-room spirit. Each dish is curated for long evenings in the restaurant and card lounge, with plates designed for sharing, lingering and conversation around the table.
Seasonal Australian Produce
Restaurant & Card Lounge
Shared Plates
Grill
Desserts
18+ Card-Room Evenings
Many dishes can be prepared as Vegetarian or Gluten-aware. Our team is happy to advise when you dine.
Dinner & Cards
Plates for the dining room and the card lounge
Small plates, shared dishes and late-evening desserts designed for real tables, playing cards and warm lamplight.
An evening-led Australian menu
Rook & Reverie is a restaurant first, with a menu that moves effortlessly from small plates at the bar to shared platters in the dining room and late desserts carried through to the card lounge. Dishes are thoughtfully paced so you can enjoy the dining room before stepping into the card room or settling at the poker tables for a relaxed offline poker evening.
Menu sections
Small PlatesPre-dinner & card lounge grazing
StartersOpening dishes for the dining room
Shared PlatesFor group tables and the parlour
Mains & GrillModern Australian hearth & wood-fire
VegetarianDedicated plant-led plates
Desserts & CheeseFor lingering after cards
Wine & DrinksPairings for restaurant & card lounge
Please speak with our team about dietary requirements. Selected dishes are marked as Vegetarian or Gluten-aware, and the kitchen can often adjust preparations where possible.
Small Plates
Designed for sharing as a prelude to dinner or during an evening in the card lounge. Crisp seasonal vegetables, delicate seafood and house breads are prepared for easy sharing around the table, whether you are settling into the dining room or pausing between conversations in the card room.
Charred Sourdough & Smoked Olive Oil
House-fermented sourdough, flame-kissed on the grill and served with smoked extra-virgin olive oil, whipped cultured butter and native salt.
VegetarianGluten-aware option available
Crisp Zucchini Flowers
Lightly fried zucchini flowers filled with lemon ricotta, soft herbs and preserved lemon, finished with a warm honey and mountain pepper dressing.
Vegetarian
Spiced Chickpea & Charred Capsicum Dip
Roasted chickpeas blended with charred capsicum, tahini and smoked paprika, served with grilled flatbread and pickled seasonal vegetables.
VegetarianGluten-aware
Starters
Begin your meal with elegant entrees highlighting Australian ingredients. From charred octopus with native herbs to an heirloom tomato salad dressed in fragrant olive oil, each plate is composed for a gentle, flavour-driven start to the evening.
Charred Fremantle Octopus
Slow-tender Fremantle octopus finished over the grill with Geraldton wax, smoked chilli oil, confit potatoes and lemon ash.
Seafood, citrus, herbs
Heirloom Tomato & Basil Salad
An assortment of heirloom tomatoes with basil, cold-pressed olive oil, buffalo curd and a sprinkle of native salt for a bright, clean start.
VegetarianGluten-aware
Roasted Beetroot with Goat's Curd
Slow-roasted beetroot layered with whipped goat's curd, walnut crumb, pickled fennel and a soft herb dressing.
VegetarianContains nuts
Seared Scallops & Corn Cream
Pan-seared scallops with sweetcorn cream, charred sweetcorn, lime and a drizzle of chilli oil.
SeafoodGluten-aware
Shared Plates
Communal dishes are crafted for conversation and connection, suited to the dining room or a group table in the parlour. Think wood-roasted market fish, slow-cooked lamb shoulder and generous salads set down between playing cards as poker chips rest on the side of the table.
Wood-Roasted Market Fish
Whole market fish roasted over ironbark with lemon myrtle, fennel, capers and a warm herb and olive dressing, designed for the centre of the table.
Chef's selectionGluten-awareSeafood
Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder
Riverina lamb shoulder cooked overnight with rosemary, garlic and native pepper, served with pan juices, charred onions and grilled lemon.
Shared, hearty, Gluten-aware
Crisp Potatoes with Rosemary Salt
Crisp roasted potatoes with rosemary salt, fermented chilli mayo and caramelised onion cream, ideal for sharing between hands of offline poker.
VegetarianGluten-aware
Charred Broccolini & Almonds
Grilled broccolini with smoked almond crumb, preserved lemon, parsley and a roasted garlic emulsion.
VegetarianContains nuts, Gluten-aware
Mains & Grill
Savour modern mains and wood-fired grill dishes that anchor the evening. Plates move naturally from restaurant seating to the card lounge, where a final forkful can meet the first shuffle of playing cards at the poker tables.
Grass-Fed Beef with Native Pepper
Grilled grass-fed beef brushed with native pepper glaze, served with charred spring onions, smoked bone marrow butter and a simple watercress salad.
Gluten-aware
Charcoal Chicken with Herbs
Free-range chicken marinated with lemon, garlic and garden herbs, roasted over charcoal and served with grilled citrus, wood-fired greens and pan juices.
Gluten-aware, shared or individual
Crisp Skin Barramundi
Pan-roasted barramundi with crisp skin, sea herbs, roasted fennel and a light coastal broth.
SeafoodGluten-aware
Lamb Rump with Smoked Eggplant
Charred lamb rump sliced over smoked eggplant, blistered tomatoes, olives and a mint and parsley dressing.
Gluten-aware, herb-forward
Vegetarian
A dedicated vegetarian selection celebrates vegetables, grains and native botanicals. These dishes are designed as complete plates, equally at home in the main dining room or enjoyed slowly in the card lounge between conversations at the card tables.
Roasted Pumpkin with Labneh
Roasted butternut pumpkin with house labneh, pumpkin seed dukkah, burnt honey and soft herbs.
VegetarianContains nuts, Gluten-aware
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Creamy risotto with sautéed wild mushrooms, parmesan, garlic and thyme, finished with truffle oil and chives.
VegetarianGluten-aware
Wood-Fired Cauliflower Steak
Thick-cut cauliflower roasted over wood-fire with almond romesco, charred lemon and herb crumbs.
VegetarianContains nuts
Grilled Asparagus & Lemon Ricotta Tart
Shortcrust tart filled with lemon ricotta, grilled asparagus, peas and mint.
Vegetarian
Desserts & Cheese
End your evening with house-made desserts, local and imported cheeses and seasonal sweets designed for lingering at the table. Many guests take dessert into the card lounge, where plates rest beside poker chips and playing cards as the evening continues.
Dark Chocolate Tart
Silky dark chocolate tart with cocoa nibs, hazelnut praline and crème fraîche.
VegetarianContains nuts
Roasted Stone Fruit & Vanilla Cream
Seasonal stone fruit roasted with vanilla, served with vanilla cream and almond crumble.
VegetarianContains nuts, Gluten-aware option available
Local Cheese Selection
A rotating selection of Australian and international cheeses served with seasonal accompaniments.
Chef's selectionGluten-aware options available
Lemon Myrtle Panna Cotta
Light panna cotta infused with lemon myrtle, served with native berries and crisp tuile.
VegetarianGluten-aware option available
Wine
Our wine list highlights Australian vineyards, boutique producers and classic regions chosen to complement both the menu and the gentle pace of the card lounge. From crisp whites suited to small plates through to structured reds for slow offline poker evenings, your server will be pleased to recommend pairings for your table.
Sparkling & Aperitif
Australian sparkling, grower-method styles and refreshing aperitifs ideal for the first toast of the night or as a light companion to small plates in the lounge.
Ask about current pours and bottles
White & Rosé
Textural whites and dry rosé from coastal and cool-climate regions, chosen to sit gently with seafood, vegetables and shared plates.
Seasonal rotations and limited releases
Red
From light, fragrant reds to deeper, more structured styles, carefully matched to the grill, slow-cooked dishes and after-dark conversations in the card room.
Australian focus, classic inspirations
Sweet & Fortified
A small selection of sweet and fortified wines made for dessert, cheese and the final hand of the evening.
Ideal with desserts & cheese
Cocktails & Zero-Proof Drinks
Signature cocktails, classic mixes and thoughtful zero-proof creations are designed for long evenings of dining and face-to-face conversation. Drinks are presented with the same care whether you are in the restaurant, the card lounge or seated near the card room.
Lamplight Negroni
A warm, citrus-driven take on the classic Negroni, stirred over clear ice and finished with burnt orange.
Aperitif style, evening-friendly
Native Garden Highball
Long, refreshing highball built with native botanicals, citrus and sparkling mixer.
Light, aromatic, card-lounge ready
Zero-Proof Citrus & Herb Spritz
A non-alcoholic spritz built on citrus, herbs and gently sparkling soda for a bright, easy-drinking option.
Zero-proof
Spiced Autumn Cooler
Zero-proof cooler with spiced apple, ginger, lemon and soda, designed to sit comfortably beside a stack of poker chips on the table.
Zero-proof
Coffee & Tea
Finish with Australian-roasted coffee and specialty teas, extending your evening from the dining room into the lounge or card room. Many guests enjoy a final cup while the table hosts gently wind down the offline poker tables.
Espresso & Short Coffee
Locally roasted espresso prepared as short black, macchiato or piccolo, served simply with filtered water.
Australian roaster, seasonal blend
Long Coffee & Milk
Flat white, latte, cappuccino and long black prepared with dairy or alternative milks.
Plant-based options available
Leaf Tea Selection
A curated list of black, green and herbal teas served in individual pots.
Ask to see the tea list
After-Dinner Infusions
Caffeine-free blends featuring native botanicals, ideal for a gentle close to the night.
Late-evening friendly
Dietary Guidance
Many dishes on the Rook & Reverie menu can be tailored to suit different needs. Vegetarian and Gluten-aware indicators are used throughout to guide your selections, and our team can advise on ingredients, preparation and suitable adjustments.
- Vegetarian dishes are prepared without meat or seafood. Some may contain dairy, eggs or honey.
- Gluten-aware dishes are made without obvious gluten-containing ingredients; however, our kitchen handles gluten products and traces may remain.
- Please let your server know about allergies or intolerances so we can suggest the most suitable options and discuss preparation details.
- Menu items and preparations may change with seasonal availability; the menu in the restaurant and card lounge on the night may differ slightly from what is shown here.
For questions ahead of your visit, you are welcome to contact the team via the reservations page. When you arrive, our staff and table hosts can guide you through the menu so you can relax into the evening.
Plan your evening
Dinner, lounge and the card room
Many guests begin with a relaxed dinner in the dining room before moving into the card lounge and card room for offline poker around real poker tables. However you shape your evening, the menu is designed to follow you from course to cards.
Arrival
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Offline Poker
Reserve your table
Share a few details with our team and we will help shape an evening around the menu, the restaurant and, if you wish, the card lounge and card room.
Poker-related experiences at Rook & Reverie are for adults 18+ only. Please play responsibly and review our Responsible Play information before attending.