a la carte menu la carte- entrée 39.90 charred octopus floral salad, lemon & basil oil ferg’s...
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Customer Notes *Prices / Menu options subject to change due to seasonal availability & Lobster Cave standards
*15% Public holiday surcharge applies
*All care but no responsibility taken for lost property and personal items left behind
*Please note – Visa & Master Card carry a 1% surcharge, Amex carries a 2.7% surcharge *ALLERGIES - Lobster Cave request patrons with food allergies or other dietary requirements to please inform their waiter prior to ordering. We will endeavor to accommodate your dietary needs, however we annot be held responsible for traces of allergens
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Welcome
At the Lobster Cave we are extremely proud to offer you the highest quality produce from
Australia and around the world. Our daily produce is caught or farmed sustainably
to ensure we don’t indulge today only to go without tomorrow.
Relax and allow our talented team to ensure you enjoy the Lobster Cave experience.
Bill Ferg & Staff
Classic Starters
Organic Olives with Garlic & Herb Bread 15.99 for two Crusty bread with mixed olives & EVOO
Pan Fried Cheese–‘Saganaki’ with garlic bread 19.99 for two Lemon, raspberry, honey drizzle
Mediterranean Three Cheese Bruschetta 18.99 for two Tomato, basil Spanish onion, EVOO, tasty, Danish feta & parmesan cheese
Antipasto Plate Garlic & Herb Brioche 29.99 for two
Ligurian mixed olives & semi sundried tomato, marinated prawn cutlets, goat’s cheese
Lobster Bruschetta 39.99 for two Succulent lobster, brioche & house mayo
Prawns on toast 29.99 for two sour cream, lemon zest, EVOO, dill & chives
Seafood Soup 39.90
King Island Lobster Bisque-lobster medallions
QLD King Prawn Bisque- tiger prawn
QLD Spanner Crab, Sweet Corn & Chicken- crab claw meat
Seafood Chowder - medley of crustaceans
St Helen’s Pacific Oysters 7.50 each (min 6)
Kilpatrick smoked caramelised bacon, original Worcestershire
Mornay béchamel, grana padano
Nova Scotia Tasmanian smoked salmon, baby capers & horseradish cream
Natural house cocktail sauce, fresh lemon & lime
Mignonette champagne vinegar, eschalots, yuzu pearls, minced sea salt, freshly ground pepper
“Our Specialty” Southern Rock Lobster “Jasus Edwardsi” Market Price - Half / Whole
“Ala Natural” freshly cooked, traditional condiments
Mornay “Old Favourite” béchamel, pecorino, crumbled feta
Thermidor “Classic” German mustard, butter, brandy, sea salt, parmesan
Chilli & Lime olive oil, onion, red chilli, kaffir leaves, lemongrass
Roasted Garlic Butter garlic puree, EVOO, chives, salt flakes, lemon
Flame Grilled Fennel & Herb Butter EVOO, fennel, garlic, tarragon, chervil, parsley, lemon
D-L-B dill - lemon - butter
Signature Platter
‘Ultimate Fergination’ with Two Whole Grilled Rock Lobsters
Two southern whole rock lobsters, grilled with fennel & herb butter, Pacific oysters, whole QLD king prawns, Tokyo crumb fried soft shell crab, S.A. premium cold smoked Atlantic salmon, grilled Patagonian toothfish, tempura prawns, charred octopus, whole QLD Moreton Bay bugs, salt & pepper southern calamari, grilled scallops wrapped with prosciutto, natural WA scampi, jumbo QLD grilled king prawns, Alaskan King crab clusters, seasonal fruit, fresh lemon & lime, tartare, cocktail, chilli lime mayo, five spice & sweet chilli 499.90 (for two)
Signature Selection Premium Selection ‘Seaferg’ Grilled whole southern rock lobster with lemon paprika butter, Canadian lobster, scallops wrapped with prosciutto, QLD Moreton Bay bugs, marinated octopus, blue eye fillets, served with fragrant seafood pilaf, WA scampi, jumbo QLD king prawns, Alaskan King crab clusters, lemon & lime, sanbaizu, chilli lime mayo, lemon paprika butter 399.99 (for two)
‘The Catch’ whole flame grilled Southern Rock lobster with café de Paris & béarnaise on braised seafood pilaf, natural Pacific oysters, cold smoked Atlantic salmon & caper berries, whole cooked extra-large king prawns, salt & pepper southern squid, fried soft shell crab, black mussels in traditional Napoli, grilled scallops wrapped with prosciutto, Southern Ocean wild cobbler beer battered fillets, tempura tiger prawn cutlets, tartare, cocktail, chilli lime mayo, fruit & lemon 299.99 (for two)
‘Ferginator’ John Dee 200 day grain fed Angus tomahawk rib on the bone 1.3kg, whole BBQ prawns, whole flamed grilled Southern Rock lobster, salt & pepper Southern calamari, soft shell crab, tempura bug tails, truffle potato mash & fried sweet potatoes Recommended medium / allow 50 minutes preparation time 299.90 (for two)
‘Ferg Burger’ half grilled rock lobster with garlic aioli, Stanbroke (southern QLD) 9+ marble full blood wagyu sirloin, BBQ whole bug, WA scampi, jumbo QLD grilled king prawns, dill lemon butter dipper, mustard relish & potato gratin 169.90 (for one)
‘Ferginara’ with Fennel & Truffle Oil seared lobster, flame grilled Moreton Bay bugs, Southern calamari, Mt Martha mussels, WA scampi, jumbo QLD grilled king prawns, al dente fettuccini, white wine, EVOO, garlic & hint of chilli 119.99 (for one)
A la Carte- Entrée 39.90
Charred Octopus floral Salad, lemon & basil oil
Ferg’s Lightly Battered Seafood Spencer Gulf prawns, scallops, Southern calamari, wasabi, soy & ginger dressing
Balsamic Caramelized Scallops & Pork Belly cauliflower puree, micro herbs
Tender Fried Chilli Southern Calamari & Chorizo Salad garlic, rocket, radicchio, tomatoes, cannelloni beans, smoky chipotle mayonnaise
Salad of Thai Queensland Spanner Crab clean crisp salad with fragrant herbs, avocado, coconut, chilli, lime
Cold Smoked Tassie Salmon warm citrus potatoes, tomato, dill, baby capers
QLD Whole King Prawn Cocktail house cocktail, fresh lemon
Spicy Prawn, Scallop, Spanner Crab Linguini shellfish oil, chilli, garlic, parsley, sea salt
‘Tokyo’ Crispy Fried Soft Shell Crab panko & sesame crumbed, wasabi mayo, seaweed salad
Crispy Fried Soft Shell Crab & Chilli Grilled Calamari EVOO, parsley, al dente fettuccini, sea salt
Mt Martha Mussels (1kg) reef blond sauce Heineken, tarragon, saffron, tomato, shallots, crusty bread
Chilli Bug Tails (Shelled) garlic, chilli, EVOO, lemon, sea salt flakes
Mediterranean Grilled Southern Calamari EVOO, lemon, sea salt, garlic, oregano, parsley
WA Scampi Tail Linguini EVOO, garlic, fennel, herb butter
Sashimi Blue Eye blue eye, benito flakes and roasted sesame & honey dressing
A la Carte Main Lobster Tail Top Up 25.99 with any Main Meal
Alaskan Patagonian Tooth Fish ‘Pan Seared’ Citrus beurre blanc 69.99
Wild Caught Local Blue Eye Fillet oven roasted, shallots, garlic, tomato, olives, anchovy butter 55.99
BBQ Prawns, Crispy Pork Belly house shellfish oil, apple, cabbage & radish slaw 69.99
Roasted Macadamia Crusted Malibu Chicken Breast rich & creamy - malibu, roasted macadamia nuts & a herb crust 55.99
Fish of the Day crispy skin, shell fish veloute & poached king prawns medallions (Market price)
Chef’s Suggestion Patagonian Tooth Fish Fillet with Scampi ‘Pan Seared’ with scampi tails, citrus beurre blanc 79.99
Whole Qld King Prawns 99.99
Roasted Garlic EVOO, chilli, garlic, lemon, sea salt, paprika butter
Mediterranean roasted, ouzo, tomato, garlic, dill, feta, lemon yoghurt dressing
Thai BBQ lemongrass, ginger, coriander, lime
Spicy Vietnamese XO house chili xo sauce, raspberry, plum, crustacean oil
A la Carte Grill
Lobster Tail Top Up 25.99 with Main Meal
John Dee 200 Day Grain Fed Angus Tomahawk Rib on the Bone 1.3kg potato gratin, kampot pepper & porcini jus, fried sweet potatoes Recommended medium / allow 50 minutes preparation time
149.90 for two
Presidential T-Bone 600gm John Dee 200 Day Grain Fed Angus cauliflower puree, sautéed leak & cabbage, cabernet jus 74.99
Stanbroke (Southern QLD) Wagyu Sirloin 9+ Marbled Full Blood young potatoes, anchovy & herb butter, trio of condiments- mustard relish, béarnaise, veal jus Recommended medium
89.99
AMG Grass Fed Angus Eye Fillet HGP Free 300gm mushroom duxelles, honey glazed carrots, parsnips, Ferg’s famous BBQ sauce 64.99
AMG Grass Fed Angus Sirloin HGP Free 400gm sautéed cabbage, potato puree, mustard relish, peppered rosemary oil 59.99
Tasmanian Lamb Loin twice cooked, Moroccan spices, roasted organic carrot, parsnip & macadamia nuts, sheep milk feta 54.99
Otway Crispy Skin Pork Belly sautéed cabbage, mustard relish 59.99
Sharing Sides 16.90
Ferg’s Salad rocket, feta, baby beetroot, fresh fennel, avocado, horseradish, roasted assorted seeds & caramelized walnuts
Mixed Leaf Salad with Figs, Pistachios & Blue Vein garlic croutons & a sharp sherry vinaigrette
‘Santorini’ Greek Salad capers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, anchovies, Persian feta, olives, oregano, EVOO
Wild Forest Mushrooms EVOO, peppercorn medley
House Crunchy Chips rosemary, oregano seasoning & garlic aoli
Truffle Potato Mash truffle aromas finished with smoked oaked sea salt
Crumbed Eggplant Chips sea salt, cracked medley of peppercorns, warm skordalia
Pan Fried Cheese–‘Saganaki’ lemon, raspberry, honey drizzle
Morrocan Cauliflower Gratin tahini oil drizzle
Stir fried Seasonal Vegetables pine nuts, evoo, herbs of dukkah spices
Celebration Set Menu
Available Daily
Three Courses 99.99pp
Entrée Lobster Bisque- rich & velvety
Scallops Mornay- three cheese sauce
Seafood Chowder - medley of crustaceans
Garlic Prawns- olive oil, parsley, garlic cream chardonnay sauce
Pot of Sicilian Black Mussels- spicy Italian sausage, tomato basil salsa
Cold Smoked Tassie Salmon- warm citrus potatoes, tomato, dill, capers
Sashimi – blue eye, benito flakes & roasted sesame & honey dressing
Salt & Pepper Squid- apple, cabbage & radish slaw, five spice & sweet chilli dipper
Main
Lobster Tail Top up 25.99 with any Main Meal
Tasmanian Lamb Loin- cauliflower puree, jus
Lobster & Pork- pork belly, flame grilled lobster, buttery mash
Chicken Breast Malibu - roasted macadamia nuts & a herb crust
Perfect Match – eye fillet, flame grilled lobster, buttery mash, red wine jus
Golden Fried Catch – prawn, scallop, squid, fresh fish beer battered, tartare, lemon
Wild Caught Local Blue Eye Fillet oven roasted, shallots, garlic, tomato, olives, anchovy butter
Ferg’s Flaming Favorites -flamed lobster, eye fillet, tiger prawns, lemon pepper squid
Angus Sirloin (400gm) - sautéed cabbage, potato puree, mustard relish, peppered rosemary oil
Reef & Beef - crispy skin pork belly, flamed lobster, eye fillet cooked medium, house mustard relish
Dessert
Pannacotta Ice Cream – glazed fruit
Crème Brûlée- poached sour cherries, walnut praline
Belgium Baileys White Mousse- berry compote, fennel biscotti
Raspberry Indulgence - rich dark chocolate fudge, raspberry lemon curd, coconut raspberry ice-cream
Bombe Alaska- Saint James rum & Muscatel ice cream finished with Italian meringue
Chocolate Lovers Delight -nutella hazelnut parfait, white chocolate shards, dark chocolate ganache & soil
**EXPERIENCE VOUCHERS, SPECIAL PROMOTIONS, OTHER DISCOUNTS NOT VALID ON SET MENUS
**PRICES / MENU OPTIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO SEASONAL AVAILABILITY & LOBSTER CAVE STANDARDS**
Seasonal Luncheon (Available Sunday and Friday)
* Main & Dessert 39.99pp inc glass wine ( Promotional lunch, choices with * )
* Main & Dessert 29.99pp (Promotional lunch, choices with * )
Three Courses 55.99pp inc glass wine & Illy Coffee
Entrée & Main 45.99pp inc glass wine
Entrée Seafood Chowder - medley of crustaceans
Chicken, Sweet Corn Soup - creamy & wholesome
Thai Pork & Noodles - spicy mince, coconut milk, kaffir lime
Asian Papaya Salad with Smoked Salmon - Kaffir lime, chilli, coriander
Gnocchi, Blue Vein & Roasted Pine Nuts - light pesto, touch of garlic, cream & parsley
Grilled Lemon Prawns - beer, garlic, mussels, chilli, butter
Warm Asian Atlantic Salmon Salad - Asian crest
Beer Battered Scallops- sweet chilli dipper
Main
Lobster Tail Top up 25.99 with any Main Meal
Linguini - prawns, scallops, garlic, extra virgin olive oil
* Salt & Pepper Squid - apple, cabbage & radish slaw, tartare sauce
* Pot of Sicilian Black Mussels - spicy Italian sausage, tomato basil salsa
* Southern Ocean Wild Cobbler Fillets - beer battered, cabbage & parmesan salad, tartare, lemon
Vietnamese Crispy Atlantic Salmon Fillet – traditional flavours, beetroot mayonnaise
Golden Fried Catch - prawns, scallops, squid, fresh fish beer battered, tartare, lemon
* Land & Sea Cassoulet - pork, beef, prawns, mussels, tomato, cannelloni beans, thyme & garlic croutons
Steak Frites - eye fillet medallions served medium, house pepper mushroom sauce
Perfect Match – eye fillet, flame grilled lobster, buttery mash, red wine jus
Dessert * Mocca Brownie - raspberry chantilly cream
* House Licorice Ice Cream - caramelized figs
* Coconut Raspberry House Ice Cream - passionfruit
* Crème Brûlée- poached sour cherries & walnut praline
* Belgium Toffee Parfait - berry compote, chocolate soil
**EXPERIENCE VOUCHERS, SPECIAL PROMOTIONS, OTHER DISCOUNTS NOT VALID ON SET MENUS**
**PRICES / MENU OPTIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO SEASONAL AVAILABILITY & LOBSTER CAVE STANDARDS**
Vegetarian
Tempura Vegetables & Kim Chi vegetables of the day, five spice & sweet chilli E: 20.99 / M: 30.99
Wild Mushroom Risotto field & forest mushrooms, hint of truffle oil E: 23.99 / M: 33.99
Gnocchi, Blue Vein & Roasted Pine Nuts light pesto, touch of garlic, cream & parsley E: 23.99 / M: 33.99
Egg Noodle Laksa with toasted Macadamias mild curry, coconut cream, dried shallots E: 23.99 / M: 33.99
Kohlrabi roasted garlic, parmesan, apple, micro leaves E: 23.99 / M: 33.99
Chard Baby Cos roasted baby beetroot, avocado, blue vein, caramelized walnuts E: 22.99 / M: 30.99
Shitaki Mushrooms potato gratin, crumbled crunchy eggplant chips E: 24.99 / M: 34.99
Spinach & Potato Gnocchi tomato, medley, olives & basil oil E: 24.99 / M: 34.99
Gluten Free Options Entrée 39.90 Seared Scallops - kohlrabi salad Chilli Southern Squid- pan fried, garlic, parsley, sea salt
Grilled Prawn Cutlets from the Grill- chimi-churi
Cold Smoked Tasmanian Salmon- traditional condiments
Mains Baked Blue Eye Fillet – tomato, basil, bocconcini salad 55.99
Mediterranean Chicken Breast-herbed tomato, peperonata, vegetable of the day 49.99
Seafood On The Grill- two seared lobster tails, toothfish, scallops, prawns, calamari, kohlrabi salad 79.99
Dessert 16.90 Basil & Lemon Ice Cream (V - G/F)
Classic Crème Brûlée- fruit garnish (G/F)
Chocolate & Vanilla Gelato (V - G/F)
Japanese taro root Ice Cream (G/F)
Cherry Rum & Chocolate Ice Cream (G/F)
Rosemary & Sicilian Blood Orange Sorbet (V - G/F)
Something Sweet
Coffee 7.90 Cappuccino Café Latte Short Black Long Black Flat White Short / Long Macchiato
Coffee & Tea with petit fours & liqueur
Ferg’s Ultimate Iced Choc 12.99 Belgium Chocolate liqueur with vanilla ice cream
Liqueur Coffee (45ml) 13.99 Caribbean - Cruzan Dark Rum Irish - Irish Whisky Roman - Galliano Afternoon - Baileys, Frangelico, Schnapps African Queen - Amaretto, Cointreau
Ferg’s Special Hot & Cold Espresso 15.99 A shot of coffee, Ketel one vodka, kahlua topped with cool cream float with grated orange zest
Dessert Wines
De Bortoli Botrytis Semillon Noble One 2013 Hunter Valley NSW 14 / glass De Bortoli Black Noble Fortified Botrytis Semillion - 600ml – 15 / glass
Grosset Noble Riesling 375ml 2011 Clare Valley SA 73 Mantons Creek Trio 375ml 1999 Mornington Peninsula VIC 95
De Bortoli Botrytis Semillon Noble One 750ml 2012 Hunter Valley NSW 69 De Bortoli Botrytis Semillon Noble One 750ml 2012 Hunter Valley NSW 96 De Bortoli Botrytis Semillon Noble One 750ml 1998 Hunter Valley NSW 219
Kim Crawford Reka 375ml 2004 Marlborough NZ 55 Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2006 Coastal Region SthAfrica 189
Chateau Filhot Grand Cru 2nd 375ml 2008 Sauternes France 79
Chateau d’Yquem Superior 1st Growth 750ml 1996 Sauternes/Bordeaux France 820
Dessert
Specialty Bombe Alaska Saint James rum & Muscatel ice cream finished with Italian meringue 19.90 Chocolate Lovers Delight nutella hazelnut parfait, white chocolate shards, dark chocolate ganache & soil 18.90 Vanilla Crème Brulee chocolate biscotti, cherries, coffee black silk ice 16.90
Belgium Baileys White Mousse/Vanilla Cream blackberries, 17.90
Chocolate & Vanilla Gelato (vegan) 17.90
Rosemary & Sicilian Blood Orange Sorbet 16.90
Quartet Of House Ices caramelized figs & panacotta, Japanese tara root, expresso, basil & lemon 16.90
Fresh Market Fruit with Citrus Sorbet 15.90
Grand Dessert Sharing Platter for 2 Chef’s delectable creation 49.99
Tea 7.90 English Breakfast Peppermint Mao Feng Green Tea Spiced Winter Licorice & Peppermint Darjeeling Earl Grey Chamomile Flowers
Shrimps Menu
Twelve and under
Main
Junior Ferg Burger 21.99
eye fillet, salt & pepper squid, grilled prawns, crunchy chips, tomato ketchup
16.99
Fried Baby Calamari
Crumbed Chicken Breast
Grilled Fish Fillets of the Day
Battered Snapper Fillets
Above mains served with chips & tomato ketchup
Pasta 13.99
Potato Gnocchi- napoli sauce
Linguini Bolognaise- cheese
Dessert 9.99
Brulee- custard
Cookies & Cream and Rainbow Ice cream- raspberry coulis & smarties
Belgium Toffee Parfait - berry compote, chocolate soil
For their safety & out of respect for other diners, children are most welcome provided they are under parental supervision and remain seated.
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