| HISTORICALLY, TAPAS WERE STARTED SPAIN IN AN EFFORT TO PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS. THE THEN KING OF SPAIN MADE IT MANDATORY FOR BARS TO SERVE FOOD TO THEIR PATRONS. | |
| AT FIRST THIS OFFERING WAS VERY BASIC, CONSISTING MAINLY OF BREAD WITH A SIMPLE TOPPING, AND WAS PRESENTED ON THE RIM OF YOUR WINE GLASS, HENCE THE WORD "TAPA", MEANING TO COVER IN SPANISH. IT QUICKLY BECAME APPARENT THAT POPULARITY OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS WAS AS A RESULT OF THE QUALITY AND VARIETY OF THEIR TAPAS. A TAPAS REVOLUTION COMMENCED RESULTING IN THE CREATION OF A CUISINE THAT HAS BECOME A SPANISH NATIONAL TREASURE. | |
| TAPAS | |
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GARLIC PRAWNS
(5 PER SERVE) SIZZLING PRAWNS COOKED IN A TRADITIONAL SPANISH METHOD WITH CRUSHED GARLIC, OLIVE OIL AND A HINT OF CHILLI |
15.50 |
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PORK BELLY
TWICE COOKED PORK BELLY SERVED WITH QUINCE SAUCE |
15.50 |
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GRILLED CHORIZO IN WHITE WINE
SPANISH CHORIZO SAUSAGE PAN SEARED WITH KIPFLER POTATO, SMOKED PAPRIKA & CAVA |
15.50 |
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SPANISH MEAT BALLS
(4 PER SERVE) BEEF MEATBALLS COOKED IN A RICH TOMATO & WHITE WINE SAUCE SERVED WITH A HERB YOGURT TOPPING |
15.00 |
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FRIED GOATS CHEESE
(3 PER SERVE) HAND ROLLED BALLS MADE FROM FRESH GOAT CHEESE, LIGHTLY CRUMBED SERVED WITH A ROSE HONEY OVER A BEETROOT RELISH |
13.50 |
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BRAISED BEEF CHEEK
SIX HOUR BRAISED BEEF CHEEK. SERVED ON A BEAN & POTATO PUREE WITH A PEDRO XIMENEZ & SUN-DRIED RAISIN REDUCTION |
14.50 |
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FLAME GRILLED CALAMARI
FLAME GRILLED WHOLE BABY CALAMARI SERVED WITH FRESH LEMON & HERB INFUSED OLIVE OIL DRESSING |
15.50 |
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LAMB CUTLETS
(2 PER SERVE) GRILLED LAMB CUTLETS COOKED RARE AND SERVED ON A BED OF MINTED GREEN PEAS |
14.00 |
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TORTILLA DEL DIA
A TRADITIONAL SPANISH STYLE POTATO TORTILLA SERVED WITH HOUSEMADE AIOLI |
10.00 |
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CROQUETAS DEL DIA
(2 PER SERVE) ASK THE WAIT STAFF FOR THE CROQUET OF THE DAY |
8.00 |
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PATATAS BRAVAS
CRISP HAND CUT POTATOES TOPPED WITH SPICY TOMATO SALSA & GARLIC AIOLI |
10.00 |
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SAUTEED GARLIC MUSHROOMS
MUSHROOMS SAUTEED WITH NEW SEASON LEAKS & AUSTRALIAN GARLIC FINISHED WITH A DRIZZLE OF TASMANIAN TRUFFLE OIL |
14.50 |
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MINI EMPANADAS
(4 PER SERVE) BEEF AND CHEESE FILLED PARCELS SERVED WITH A CHIMICHURRI SALSA |
14.50 |
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MARINATED OLIVES
MARINATED MT. ZERO OLIVES SERVED SLIGHTLY WARM |
8.00 |
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CHICKEN CAZUELA (SPANISH CHICKEN)
SKINLESS CHICKEN THIGHS SLOWLY COOKED WITH CRUSHED TOMATOES. SMOKED PAPRIKA GARLIC AND WHITE WINE, A CLASSIC DISH ORIGINATING IN ARAGON, NORTH-EASTERN SPAIN |
14.50 |
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SIMPLY SPANISH AWARD WINNING BIG PAN PAELLA
SPANISH CHORIZO SAUSAGE, DICED BONELESS CHICKEN, TENDER CALAMARI & LOCAL MUSSELS COOKED IN GIANT PANS WITH OUR OWN BLEND OF HERBS & SPICES |
14.50 |
| RECOMMENDED WINE 'SANT JOSEP CLOS, GARNACHA BLANCA' | |
| MADE FRESH DAILY AND SERVED FROM OUR GIANT PAELLA PANS. AVAILABLE FROM 11:00AM TO 3:30PM, WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY. |
| PLEASE ALLOW SOME ADDITIONAL TIME FOR OUR GOURMET PAELLAS TO BE EXPERTLY PREPARED. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU ENJOY A GLASS OF WINE AND SHARE SOME TAPAS TO HELP PASS THE TIME. WELL WORTH THE WAIT! | |
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GOURMET PROVINCIAL SPANISH
(MIN. 2 SERVES) CLASSIC SPANISH STYLE PAELLA, AUSTRALIAN PRAWNS, SHELLFISH & BONELESS CHICKEN PIECES COOKED WITH SMOKED CHORIZO IN TRADITIONAL SPANISH PAELLA PAN |
43.50 |
| RECOMMENDED WINE 'NEO PRIMERO, VERDEJO' | |
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GOURMET SEAFOOD
(MIN. 2 SERVES) FROM "LA COST BRAVA" THIS TRADITIONAL PAELLA IS MADE WITH MARKET FRESH SEAFOOD, SPANISH PAPRIKA AND SHORT GRAIN RICE |
46.50 |
| RECOMMENDED WINE 'CON UN PAR, ALBARIÑO' | |
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SMOKED PORK & MUSHROOM
A COMBINATION OF SMOKED PORK AND MUSHROOMS COOKED WITH THYME AND WHITE WINE |
21.00 |
| RECOMMENDED WINE 'PACO GARCIA JUNIOR, TEMPRANILLO' | |
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BAKED SNAPPER PAELLA
BONELESS BAKED SNAPPER PIECES, ZUCCHINI GREEN PEAS |
22.50 |
| RECOMMENDED WINE 'FAMILIA CASTANO, CHARDONNAY/MACABEO' | |
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CHICKEN & CHORIZO PAELLA
TENDER CHICKEN COOKED WITH CHORIZO IN SAFFRON INFUSED SHORT GRAIN RICE |
21.50 |
| RECOMMENDED WINE 'SANT JOSEP CLOT, GARNACHA' | |
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SQUID INK PAELLA
PAELLA COLOURED WITH NATURAL SQUID INK AND TENDER CALAMARI |
22.50 |
| RECOMMENDED WINE 'MILLAMAN CONDOR, SAUVIGNON BLANC' | |
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SPINACH & MUSHROOM PAELLA
THE TIMELESS COMBINATION OF FIELD MUSHROOMS FRESH SPINACH COOKED IN A FLAVOURSOME VEGETARIAN STOCK. FINISHED OFF WITH PARMESAN AND TOASTED PINE NUTS |
20.50 |
| RECOMMENDED WINE 'ALTANZA EDULIS ROSE, TEMPRANILLO/GARNACHA' | |
| ALL PAELLAS ARE GLUTEN FREE |
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ROQUETTE, PEAR & PARMESAN SALAD
WITH A BALSAMIC AND OLIVE OIL VINAIGRETTE |
9.50 |
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MOROCCAN CHICKPEAS & CARROT SALAD
WITH GINGER AND FRESH MINT |
8.50 |
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CHURROS
(6 PER SERVE) Traditional Spanish pastry, which are eaten at any time of the day. Light and fluffy pastry is piped out in a star shape and cooked to a golden brown colour, lightly dusted with cinnamon and icing sugar. Add melted chocolate dip +1 |
8.00 |
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CREME CATALAN
Cinnamon infused custard with a burnt sugar topping. |
9.00 |
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PORTUGUESE CUSTARD TARTS
Flaky pastry filled with a light egg custard. |
3.50 |
Menu Disclaimer
| Name | Cuisines |
|---|---|
| El Habanero Mexican | Mexican, European |
| Bellota Wine Bar | European |
| Classy Curry | European, Indian, Asian |
| Coppersmith Hotel | European, Bar, Gluten Free, Australian, Pub Food, Contemporary |
| Run Forrest - Marketing & Public Relations | European |
Below you'll find samples from menus of places nearby.
| Chicken salad w/bacon & parmesan | $ 10.50 |
| Baby beets & caprese salad w/toasted walnuts & pomegranate molasses | $ 13.50 |
| Grilled eggplant & zucchini, tomato, rocket & fetta | $ 9.50 |
| Crispy calamari & chorizo w/hot tabouleh, lemon & olive oil | $ 17.00 |
| Ham, cheese & tomato w/mustard & fresh basil | $ 9.50 |
| Corned beef and cheddar w/pickled cabbage & mustard | $ 10.50 |
| Toast - w/grilled gruyere, ham & mustard | $ 8.50 |
| (Sandwiches fresh or toasted on pannini or sourdough bread) | N/A |
| Clean Here for the full menu for Stove Monkey |
| Alabama chicken pieces with chipotle mayo | $13.00 |
| The rodriguez parma with napoli, ham & two cheeses, jalapenos guacamole, sour cream fries and spicy slaw | $25.00 |
| Crumbed calamari with lemon pepper mayo | $14.00 |
| Rosemary polenta chips with herb aioli (V) | $10.00 |
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Burgers
See our burger blackboard |
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| Mixed leaf garden salad | $8.00 |
| -Add chicken | $22.00 |
| Seasonal steamed vegetables | $8.00 |
| Clean Here for the full menu for Limerick Arms Hotel |
| -Smoked salmon | $7.00 |
| Croissant | |
| -Avocado | $1.00 |
| -Large | $5.60 |
| Poached eggs on toast with grilled ham, cheese & tomato | $9.00 |
| -With your choice of spread | $3.00 |
| -Ham & cheese | $5.00 |
| -Fresh chicken | $6.00 |
| Clean Here for the full menu for The Original Cafe |
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Superfood salad
Brown rice, quinoa, tuscan kale, pumpkin, pine nuts, sundried tomatoes |
$15.00 |
| Add chicken, salmon or avocado $18.00 | |
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Vego beaky
Garliky mushrooms, fried halloumi, baby peas, rocket,pumpkin seeds & smashed avo on sourdough |
$15.00 |
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Toasted turkey
Cranberry, house mayo, shaved turkey breast, cranberry & rocket on sourdough |
$10.00 |
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Chicken schnitz
Pesto, tomato, cheese, spinach, thick chicken schnitzel on multigrain |
$12.00 |
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Toast
Multigrain or sourdough with jam, peanut butter or vegemite |
$6.00 |
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Mushroom & kale quiche
With side salad |
$13.00 |
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That breaky burger
Cheese, egg, bacon, spinach, house hollandaise on brioche |
$8.50 |
| Clean Here for the full menu for Cafe Zappa |
| -Daylesford wholemeal | $6.00 |
| -Lemon & sugar/maple syrup | $9.90 |
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Eggs benedict
Poached eggs on toasted english muffins with gypsy ham & smothered in hollandaise sauce |
$14.90 |
| Sorry no variations | |
| Smoked salmon | $5.50 |
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Muesli
With fresh fruits (either yoghurt or milk) |
$9.50 |
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Toasted bread
Served with jam lady jam & butter |
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| Omelette on toast daylesford sourdough | $1.30 |
| Clean Here for the full menu for Caffe Panette |
| Name | Cuisines |
|---|---|
| Stove Monkey | Cafes |
| August Chinese Restaurant & Cafe | Takeaway Food |
| Origami | Japanese, Takeaway Food |
| Garamerica | Indonesian |
| Limerick Arms Hotel 364 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205 | Modern Australian |
| The Original Cafe 23 Dorcas St, South Melbourne VIC 3205 | Cafes |
| Cafe Zappa 206 Bank St, South Melbourne VIC 3205 | Italian, Modern Australian |
| El Habanero Mexican | Mexican, European |
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