"Had a great lunch here the other day. My partner had a chicken burger that was huge and had so much chicken in it - it was awesome! The rissoles that I had were really good. They were as big as 2 cricket balls on a plate with a mountain of mash."

- Jason, Newport 10.07.08

steam packet hotel.

• Salt & Pepper Calamari. lightly floured & pan fried, served on a bed of rocket with paw paw, lime, ginger & coriander salsa. $9.90
• Barramundi Fillet Spring Rolls. with cabbage, carrot bean shoots, onion & asian flavours, deep fried & served with an asian dipping sauce. $9.50
• Wonton Wrapped Prawns. served on rocket with a lemon wedge & sweet chilli asian dipping sauce. $8.90
• Chicken Skewers (g). served with a housemade satay sauce. $8.90
• Arrancini Balls. filled with risotto, grilled zucchini, onion, roast capsicum and parmesan, crumbed, deep fried & topped with garlic butter. $7.90
• Calabrese Pizza. thin crust pizza topped with salami, olives, peppers, mushrooms, onion, chilli, garlic, basil & cheese. $11 ADD side of small chips $4.50

• Cobb Loaf. your choice of garlic butter, herb butter OR rocket pesto, all served with dukkah, olive oil & balsamic and salt & pepper. $9.50 or ADD swiss cheese for $1.50
• Silk Road Selection Basket. mini spring rolls, samosas, money bags, mini dim sims & chips served with a sweet chilli soy sauce. $12.50
• Nachos. crispy corn chips topped with mexican beef mince, tomato salsa, melted cheese, sour cream & guacamole. (vegetarian option available, g). $13.90
• Onion Rings coated in a housemade secret southern spice mix & served with sweet chilli mayo.  $7.50
• Seasoned Wedges. served with sweet chili sauce & sour cream. $8.50 ADD bacon pieces and mozzarella cheese $3.00

• Bowl of Chips. served with housemade sweet chilli mayo on the side. $7.90 or ADD gravy for $1
• Trio of Dips.  hommus, taramosalata & roast capsicum served with warm turkish bread $10.9  ADD extra bread $2.5
• Soup of the Day.  check the board for today's selection  $7.90

• Mediterranean Salad (v,g). with rocket, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, roasted red peppers, spanish onion, olives & shaved parmesan, with a light sundried tomato & lemon zesty infused oil. $15.50. ADD chicken or calamari for $3.00 or salmon for $3.5
• Chicken Caesar Salad (g). grilled chicken, cos lettuce, smoked bacon, garlic croutons, poached egg, freshly shaved parmesan & housemade caesar dressing, with or without anchovies. $18.90
• Chicken Parma. freshly crumbed in house chicken breast, topped with ham, napoli & mozzarella cheese. Served with your choice of chips & salad or mash & veg. $21.50
• The Packet's Vegie Burger. home made vegetable pattie with cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, sweet chilli sauce & hommus in a crispy bun, served with a side of chunky chips.  $16.90
• Beef & Guinness Cottage Pie. tender beef chunks, root vegetables & fresh herbs slowly braised in guinness, topped with mashed potato & melted cheese, served with steamed vegetables. $18.90
• Chicken Breast (g). pan fried & wrapped in proscuitto, served on chat potatoes dressed with onion jam, red pepper & spring onions then finished with a rocket & cashew dressing. $19.90
• Oven Baked Duck Breast (g) served on a pumpkin & potato mash with wild mushrooms & snow peas, drizzled with a duck jus & topped with fried leeks.  $24.90
• Gnocchi (v). Housemade gnocchi tossed through pumpkin, pine nuts, red   peppers & portabello mushrooms, finished with your choice of a cream OR napoli sauce OR sun dried tomato pesto. $17.90 or ADD chicken for $3
• Seafood Paella (g). a spanish inspired rice dish filled with mussels, prawns, scallops, calamari, chicken, chorizo, olives & peas, tossed with saffron rice & served with a wedge of lemon  $20.9 
• Lamb Rump. oven baked & topped with a herb crust served on a sweet potato, rocket & caramalised onion crush, button mushrooms & drizzled with a honey rosemary jus. $24.90
• The Packet's Seafood Feast. selection of grilled prawns, scallops, mussels, calamari, baby octopus, beer battered fish & smoked salmon, served with chips, salad, housemade tartare sauce & a wedge of lemon. $26.90
• Barramundi  Fillet. your choice of battered or grilled, served with chunky chips, fresh garden salad, housemade tartare sauce & a lemon wedge $20.50
• Strip Loin Steak Sandwich. with caramalised onions, lettuce, tomato, bacon, onion, egg & swiss cheese, bbq sauce & mayo on fresh thick cut vienna bread & served with wedges. $19.90
• 300g Porterhouse Steak (g). Cooked to your liking & served with your choice of either chips & salad OR mash & vegetables, topped with gravy, field mushrooms, pink & green peppercorns, garlic butter OR red wine jus. $23.90
• The Big Willy Steak.500gm rib eye fillet on the bone, served on a bed of rocket with rosemary & sea salt chat potatoes, dutch carrots & drizzled with a shiraz jus. $36.00
• Beef & Reef (g). 300gm porterhouse steak, cooked to your liking, served with prawns & scallops smothered in a creamy garlic sauce, served with chips and salad. $26.90
• SAUCES.  gravy, field mushroom, pink & green peppercorn, garlic butter, herb butter OR red wine jus

• Rocket, Spanish Onion and Pamesan Salad (v,g) drizzled with a balsamic dressing. $6.90
• Sweet Potato Mash (v,g).  $6.00
• Garden Salad (v,g). $6.50
• Mashed Potato (v,g). $6.00
• Steamed Seasonal Vegetables (v,g). $6.00
• Small bowl of Chips (v). $4.50

• The Packet's Famous Chocolate Brownie. moist & full of chocolate, topped with a warm, rich chocolate sauce & ice cream. $7.90
• Sticky Date Pudding. much loved classic served with butterscotch sauce & ice cream on the side. $7.90
• Apple & Cinnamon Pancakes.  served with vanilla ice cream & drizzled with maple syrup. $7.90

• Check out daily mouth watering specials at "the packet".

• Oven Baked Chicken Parma. served with a fresh garden salad & wedges
• Ham & Pineapple Pizza served with salad & chunky chips
• Fish of the Day served with a fresh garden salad & wedges, available battered or grilled
• Chicken & Cheese Burger grilled chicken strips with cheese, tomato & lettuce, served with chunky chips
• Nachos corn chips topped with mexican beef mince, tomato salsa, sour cream guacamole & melted cheese
• Pasta of the Day with a tomato napoli sauce & tasty cheese
• Kids Ice Cream served with chocolate or strawberry topping  $3.50