Menu · Shanikas Carrum Downs

Breakfast

Served Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Fruit Toast / Sourdough$11

Served with butter, jam & vegemite.

Eggs on Toast$12

Two poached or two fried eggs on sourdough. Three scrambled $14.

Chili Italian$25

Chili scrambled eggs, sautéed mushrooms, red harissa, pickled onion, grilled haloumi.

Breakfast Bruschetta$25

Two poached eggs, avocado, bacon, fresh tomato, onion, basil & spring onion salsa.

Smashed Avocado V$25

Two poached eggs, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, beetroot purée.

Big Breakfast$27

Two fried eggs, bacon, mushrooms, tomato, spinach, chorizo, hash brown.

Eggs Benedict$25

Two poached eggs, bacon, avocado, hollandaise & black sesame.

Moroccan Baked Eggs$26

Baked eggs, chickpeas, roasted capsicum, potato, herbs, baby spinach, house tomato sauce.

Caramelized Pear Pancakes$20

Pancake stack, maple syrup, vanilla ice cream & pecan. Add maple bacon $6.

Sides

Bacon · spicy sausage · chorizo $6 · hash brown · mushroom · haloumi · avocado $5 · spinach · hollandaise · tomato relish · tomato $4 · smoked salmon $12

Starters

To share, or not

Garlic Bread V$9

Four pieces. Add tasty cheese $3.

Bruschetta V$14

Four pieces. Diced tomato, Spanish & spring onion, basil, olive oil.

Arancini$15

Beef & pork mince, pea & gorgonzola rice balls, plum mayonnaise.

Gamberi di Mare$23

SA prawns grilled, charred asparagus, pomegranate & dijon cream, toasted almonds.

Hot Antipasto$31

Beef & pork mince, kalamata olives, calabrese salami, potato, mushroom, spinach, capsicum, warmed brie, oregano oil & Turkish bread.

Salads

Caesar Salad$17

Cos, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan, house dressing, poached egg, anchovies. Add chicken $9 · prawns $12 · smoked salmon $12.

Beetroot & Pear Salad V$18

Rocket, mint, toasted walnuts, feta, balsamic dressing.

Moroccan Lamb Salad$31

Sliced lamb, baby spinach, herb roasted pumpkin, chickpeas, pickled carrot, cherry tomato, Spanish onion, feta, mint & cumin yoghurt.

Mains

Veal Cotoletta$39

Herb-crumbed bobby veal, bacon & caramelised onion mash, rocket, cherry tomato, mushroom sauce.

Crispy Pork Belly$34

Barker's Creek pork belly, apple slaw, chili caramel, sesame.

Southern Style Chicken$31

Sliced chicken breast, New Orleans spiced honey sauce, cajun rice pilaf, cos.

Chicken & Chardonnay Scallopine$29

Sliced chicken breast, mixed mushrooms, rosemary cream, rocket & parmesan salad.

Porterhouse · 300g$51

Grass-fed Sth Gippsland porterhouse, Italian garden salad, chips, mushroom sauce.

Filetto · 220g$59

Prime aged grass-fed eye fillet, silky mash, grilled broccolini, port wine jus.

Sweet Chilli Beef$29

Marinated beef strips, onion, snow peas, capsicum, sweet chili, rice pilaf.

Lemon Pepper Calamari$29

Crispy calamari, lemon pepper, rocket, Spanish onion, parmesan, tartare. Add chips $3.

Pasta & Risotto

Hand-made daily

Penne Primavera V$27

Zucchini, cherry tomato, broccoli, peas, capsicum, pesto, EV olive oil, balsamic.

Gnocchi Pollo Funghi$29

House gnocchi, chicken & mixed mushrooms, white wine cream, parmesan.

Chicken & Mushroom Risotto$29

Marinated chicken, mixed mushroom, baby spinach, white wine cream.

Italian Sausage Ragu$29

Spicy Italian sausage, onion, sage, red wine, napolitana, penne, parmesan.

Amatriciana$31

Guanciale, pancetta, basil, diced tomato, onion, arrabbiata, fettuccine, pecorino.

Spaghetti & Meatballs$31

House spicy pork & beef meatballs, napolitana, fresh herbs, parmesan.

Risotto Nero$34

Pan-fried calamari, garlic, chili & herbs, creamy lemon squid-ink risotto.

Beef & Gorgonzola Risotto$35

Pan-seared beef strips, mushroom, peas, gorgonzola, red wine risotto, port wine jus.

Seafood Spaghetti Bianco$35

Prawns, scallops, calamari, mussels & vongole, white wine, EV olive oil, herbs.

Juice & Smoothies

Smoothies contain milk — ask staff for options

Purple Rain$14

Beetroot, orange, apple, lemon, celery, carrot & ginger.

Orange / Apple Juice$10 / $8

Freshly squeezed & cold-pressed.

Super Green$14

Banana, spinach, mango, avocado, honey.

Berry Blast$14

Mixed berries, banana, yoghurt, honey.

Tropical Twist$16

Mango, pineapple, banana, coconut flakes.

Kids

Strictly under 10 years · all $15

Chicken Strips & Chips$15

Spaghetti Bolognese$15

Penne Carbonara$15

Fish & Chips$15

Starters

Friday dinner from 5:00 PM · evenings & weekends by arrangement

Garlic Parmesan Bread V$9

Four pieces. Add tasty cheese $3.

Bruschetta V$14

Four pieces. Diced tomato, spring onion, basil, olive oil, feta.

Arancini$15

Four pieces. Pork, pea & gorgonzola rice balls, plum mayonnaise.

Crispy Pork Belly$18

Barker's Creek crispy pork belly, sticky chili caramel sauce.

Gamberi di Mare$23

Grilled prawns, charred asparagus, dijon & pomegranate sauce, toasted almonds.

Lemon Pepper Calamari$28

Perfect to share. Crispy calamari, lemon pepper, rocket & parmesan salad.

Hot Antipasto$31

Perfect to share. Italian sausage, olives, calabrese salami, potato, mushroom, spinach, capsicum, warmed brie, oregano oil.

Pastas

Hand-made daily

Gnocchi Pollo Funghi$29

House gnocchi, chicken & mixed mushroom, white wine cream sauce.

Beef & Vegetable Ragù$32

Slow-cooked beef chunks & vegetables, tagliatelle, rocket, parmesan.

Moroccan Chicken Tagine$33

Boneless chicken maryland, Moroccan spices, dates, apricots, vegetables, nutty saffron rice.

Vegetarian Penne V$27

Grilled seasonal vegetables, baby spinach, pesto, napoli, crumbled feta, balsamic glaze.

Spaghetti Meatballs$29

House spicy pork & beef meatballs, napolitana, EV olive oil.

Spaghetti Seafood Bianco$35

Prawns, scallops, calamari, mussels & vongole, white wine, EV olive oil, herbs.

Van Exan$33

House tagliatelle, prawns, scallops, prosciutto, cherry tomato, rocket, garlic & chilli, EV olive oil.

Penne al Ragù di Salsiccia$29

Spicy Italian sausage ragu, onions, sage, fresh herbs, napoli, penne.

Mains

Tarragon Chicken$33

Grilled chicken breast, creamy mushroom & tarragon sauce, Italian roasted potatoes, broccolini.

Veal Cotoletta$39

Herb-crumbed bobby veal medallions, bacon & caramelised onion mash, rocket, cherry tomato, mushroom sauce.

Paella Shanikas Style$42

Prawns, calamari, mussels, chorizo & chicken, capsicum, onion, cherry tomato, green peas, chili, saffron risotto.

Porterhouse · 300g$49

Grass-fed Sth Gippsland porterhouse, Italian herb roasted potatoes, zucchini, grilled carrots, mushroom sauce. Cooked to your liking.

Filetto · 220g$59

Prime aged grass-fed eye fillet, silky mash, broccolini, port wine jus. Cooked to your liking.

Desserts

Chocolate Mousse$11

Panna Cotta$13

Ask for today's selection.

Sticky Date Pudding$13

Caramel sauce & vanilla bean ice cream.

Gelato$12

Ask for today's selection.

Lemon Tart$13

Mini tarts, lemon curd, meringue, berry & passionfruit coulis.

Affogato$19

Vanilla bean ice cream, espresso & Frangelico hazelnut liqueur (or your favourite).

Kids & Digestif

Kids strictly under 10 · all $15

Kids — Chicken Strips · Fish · Spaghetti Bol. · Carbonara$15

Amaro Montenegro · Strega · Limoncello$12

Hennessy V.S.O.P$15

Penfolds Grandfather$16

Function Menu

Group bookings of 20 or more · available during normal business hours

Entrée Packages

Served from the centre of the table

Package 1 — $18 per person

Selection of garlic & herb bread · Lemon pepper calamari (rocket & parmesan salad)

Package 2 — $23 per person

Selection of garlic & herb bread · Lemon pepper calamari · Hot antipasto

Entrée platters must be followed by an à la carte main course for all guests.

Dining Menu One 2-course $55pp · 3-course $59pp

Served from the centre of the table

Starter

Garlic bread · Lemon pepper calamari (rocket & parmesan salad)

Mains

Chicken & chardonnay scallopini · Penne primavera (vegetarian) · Siciliana · Rocket & parmesan salad

Dessert

Chef's selection of sweet bites

Dining Menu Two 2-course $59pp · 3-course $65pp

Served from the centre of the table

Starter

Garlic bread · Hot antipasto · Lemon pepper calamari · Pork belly bites

Mains

Porterhouse · Chicken & chardonnay scallopini · Siciliana · Rocket & parmesan salad

Dessert

Chef's selection of sweet bites

Conditions & Booking

$100 deposit on booking (non-refundable) · menu confirmed 3 days prior · entrée platters must be followed by an à la carte main for all guests · final confirmed numbers are the amount charged · group booking menu applies to 20 or more guests. Please advise any dietary requirements when confirming.

Private Functions

Mon–Sat from 5:30 PM · Sat & Sun from 12 noon · 10% Sunday surcharge

Dining Menu One $106pp · min 60 adults

Includes beer, wine & soft drink package for 3.5 hours

Hors d'oeuvres

Arancini · Italian meatballs

Entrée (from the centre of the table)

Garlic bread · Lemon pepper calamari · Hot antipasto

Mains (from the centre of the table)

Porterhouse · Crispy skinned salmon · Gorgonzola risotto · Tarragon chicken · Siciliana · Rocket & parmesan salad

Spirits +$15pp. Kids 13–17 $54 · Kids 12 & under $24 (kids function menu), both incl. unlimited soft drink.

Dining Menu Two $124pp · min 50 adults

Includes beer, wine & soft drink package for 3.5 hours

Hors d'oeuvres

Arancini · Gamberi · Italian meatballs

Entrée (from the centre of the table)

Garlic bread · Lemon pepper calamari · Hot antipasto

Mains (choice of two, served alternately)

Porterhouse · Prawn risotto · Siciliana · Veal cotoletta

Spirits +$15pp. Kids 13–17 $56 · Kids 12 & under $26 (kids function menu), both incl. unlimited soft drink.

Kids Function Menu

Strictly 12 years & under · choose one

Chicken strips & chips · Lemon calamari & chips · Spaghetti bolognese · Fish & chips

All kids meals include a dessert of vanilla ice cream & chocolate topping.

Cocktail Menu min $3,000 · 1000 pieces

Finger food · vegetarian options available

Savoury

Italian meatballs · Fried cajun chicken bites with aioli · Thai fish cakes with sweet chili · Lemon pepper calamari · Arancini · Crispy pork belly bites · Bruschetta · Home-made chicken spring rolls · Chicken, mushroom & blue cheese croquette · Salt & pepper prawns (+$3.50 per piece)

Sweets

Mini lemon tart · Brownies · Sticky date pudding

Finger food package must include our bar package. Extra food during the function at $3.50 per piece (not all items may be available at the time).

Bar Package — Bar Tab min $3,000

Enables the host to provide beverages for their guests; the host may select the allocated beverages available to guests.

Bar conditions

Management reserve the right to refuse service to underage, intoxicated or intimidating persons, or to close the bar if deemed necessary (no refund). Strictly no BYO alcohol — breaches of Liquor Licensing will result in ejection and possible termination of the function (no refund).

Conditions & Booking

$500 holding deposit on booking (non-refundable) · photo ID required for all alcohol · menu confirmed 14 days prior · balance (dining or canapé) paid 7 days prior. Please advise any dietary requirements when confirming.

For enquiries or to make a booking, please phone (03) 9708 2355. Dishes may contain traces of nut and/or egg — zero exposure is not guaranteed. Alternate menus can be arranged to suit your function.

The Menu

Breakfast

Starters

Salads

Mains

Pasta & Risotto

Juice & Smoothies

Kids

Starters

Pastas

Mains

Desserts

Kids & Digestif

Function Menu

Entrée Packages

Dining Menu One 2-course $55pp · 3-course $59pp

Dining Menu Two 2-course $59pp · 3-course $65pp

Conditions & Booking

Private Functions

Dining Menu One $106pp · min 60 adults

Dining Menu Two $124pp · min 50 adults

Kids Function Menu

Cocktail Menu min $3,000 · 1000 pieces

Bar Package — Bar Tab min $3,000

Conditions & Booking