Back Harbour Room Bistro Menu Start Challenge
Study the menu when your scene needs it. Notice courses, allergens, doneness, sides, surcharges, and polite questions.
Formal restaurant table service

Harbour Room Bistro

Modern Australian dinner - reservations recommended - smart casual

ServiceTable service, order in courses, bill at the end.
AllergensTell staff before ordering. Shellfish, nuts, dairy, gluten present.
PaymentsCards accepted. Split evenly or pay by item.
Surcharge10% Sunday/public holiday surcharge. Card fee may apply.

Starters

Ask: "Is this enough to share?"
Seared scallops
Seared Scallops GF
Three scallops with cauliflower puree, lemon butter, herbs, and crispy capers. Contains shellfish and dairy.
$24
Burrata salad
Burrata and Tomato Salad VEG
Creamy burrata, heirloom tomatoes, basil oil, rocket, and toasted sourdough.
$19
Pumpkin soup
Roasted Pumpkin Soup VEG
Smooth pumpkin soup with pepitas, chive cream, and warm bread roll. Can be made dairy-free.
$16

Mains

Steak: rare, medium rare, medium, well done
Eye fillet steak
Eye Fillet Steak GF option
220g grass-fed beef, red wine jus, broccolini, and your choice of chips, mash, or salad.
$46
Barramundi fish
Crispy Skin Barramundi GF
Australian barramundi with potato gratin, green beans, lemon myrtle butter, and herb salad.
$38
Mushroom risotto
Wild Mushroom Risotto VEG
Arborio rice, roasted mushrooms, parmesan, truffle oil, and parsley. Ask for vegan option.
$31
Lamb shoulder
Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder SPECIAL
Tonight's special with rosemary jus, carrots, peas, and potato puree. Limited serves available.
$42

Sides, Dessert, Drinks

Good for add-ons, sharing, and ending the meal
Chips
Sides
Truffle chips $12, garden salad $11, broccolini $13, potato mash $10. Ask to swap sides before ordering.
$10-$13
Dessert
Desserts
Lemon tart $15, chocolate fondant $17, cheese plate $22. Coffee and tea available after dessert.
$15-$22
Drinks
Drinks
Tap water free, sparkling water $8, house wine by glass $13, non-alcoholic spritz $11, soft drinks $6.
$0-$13

Formal dinner phrases

  • "We have a booking under Nguyen."
  • "Could you please note that one guest has a shellfish allergy?"
  • "What would you recommend for someone who does not eat seafood?"
  • "Could I have the steak medium rare, with salad instead of chips?"
  • "Sorry, I think this was meant to be medium rare. Is it possible to fix it?"
  • "Could we split the bill evenly between two cards?"
Photos served from Unsplash and Wikimedia Commons. This is a classroom role-play menu, not a real restaurant.
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