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

Group Function Menu

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

Entrée Packages

Served from the centre of the table

Package 1 — $15 per person

Selection of garlic & pesto bread · Lemon pepper calamari

Package 2 — $20 per person

Selection of garlic & pesto 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 $45pp · 3-course $55pp

Served from the centre of the table

Starter

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

Mains

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

Dessert

Chef's selection of sweet bites

Dining Menu Two 2-course $55pp · 3-course $65pp

Served from the centre of the table

Starter

Garlic bread · Hot antipasto · Lemon pepper calamari

Mains

Porterhouse · Chicken & chardonnay scallopini · Pumpkin & sage ravioli · Rocket & parmesan salad

Dessert

Chef's selection of sweet bites

Private Functions

Mon–Sun from 5:30 PM · Sat & Sun from 12 noon

Package One $100pp · min 60 adults

Includes beer, wine & soft drink package for 3.5 hours

Entrée & hors d'oeuvres

Garlic bread · Hot antipasto · Lemon pepper calamari · choice of arancini or Italian meatballs

Mains (choice of two, served alternately)

Crispy skinned salmon · Pasta tre carne · Chicken & chardonnay scallopine · Pumpkin & sage ravioli

Kids 13–17 $50 · Kids 12 & under $20 (kids function menu), both incl. unlimited soft drink. Spirits +$15pp.

Package Two $130pp · min 50 adults

Includes beer, wine & soft drink package for 3.5 hours

Entrée & hors d'oeuvres

Garlic bread · Lemon pepper calamari · Hot antipasto · arancini · gamberi · Italian meatballs

Mains (choice of two, served alternately)

Porterhouse · Prawn risotto · Pumpkin & sage ravioli · Veal cotoletta · Eye fillet (+$15)

Kids 13–17 $50 · Kids 12 & under $20 (kids function menu), both incl. unlimited soft drink. Spirits +$15pp.

Kids Function Menu $20 · 12 & under

Choose one

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

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

Conditions & Bar

$500 holding deposit on booking (non-refundable) · menu confirmed 14 days prior · balance paid 7 days prior · photo ID required for alcohol · strictly no BYO. Bar tab from a $3,000 minimum — ask our friendly staff about cocktail functions.

For enquiries or to make a booking, please phone (03) 9708 2355. Dishes may contain traces of nut and/or egg. Alternate menus can be arranged.

The Menu

Breakfast

Starters

Salads

Mains

Pasta & Risotto

Juice & Smoothies

Kids

Starters

Pastas

Mains

Desserts

Kids & Digestif

Group Function Menu

Entrée Packages

Dining Menu One 2-course $45pp · 3-course $55pp

Dining Menu Two 2-course $55pp · 3-course $65pp

Private Functions

Package One $100pp · min 60 adults

Package Two $130pp · min 50 adults

Kids Function Menu $20 · 12 & under

Conditions & Bar