A La Carte Menu

The Tender Trap is paving new ground with a menu where seasonality and supreme provenance are the prevailing watchwords in this East Doncaster Restaurant. Best described as modern, contemporary dining, the menu is littered with refreshingly experimental touches to really awaken the imagination and palate. Food of this pedigree is rare. The Tender Trap prides itself in using seasonal ingredients from Australia – the finest meats, seafood, vegetables and herbs sourced from local waters, pastures and gardens. Service is efficient, friendly and knowledgeable, never intrusive. More Recently the restaurant has been recognised in the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 edition’s of “The Age Good Food Guide”.

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Entrée

Char Whole Prawns, Olive Crumb, Apple & Fennel Slaw, Lemon Myrtle Dressing

$19

Roman Porcini Gnocchi, Cauliflower, Parsnip Chips, Truffle Honey, Hazelnut

$18

Local Mussels, Soffrito, Kaiserfleisch, Olives, Capsicum, Lemon Pangrattato

$19

Hervey Bay Baked Half Shell Scallops, Chorizo, Roma Tomato, Manchego Crust

$19

Beef Carpaccio, Tuna Tonnato, Pickled Cucumber, Olive Tapenade, Anchovies

$19

Crispy Calamari, Citrus Barley, Almonds, Char Corn, Shallots, Green Chilli Aioli

$19

Ocean Trout Cerviche, Watermelon Granita, Wasabi, Puffed Rice, Salmon Roe

$19

Pressed Pork & Smoked Chicken Terrine, Pork Rillette, Pickles, Quince, Grissini

$19

Spicy Salted Quail, Cous Cous, Pomegranate, Cucumber, Tahini, Nigella Seeds

$19

Main

Aborio Rice, Pumpkin & Cumin, Smoked Pepitas, Honey Cream Fraiche

$36

Orecchiette, Lemon Ricotta, Baby Zucchini, Garlic, Candy Tomato, Pimientos

$36

Pappardelle, Slow Roasted Goat, Spinach, Char Spring Onions & Grana Padano

$39

Squid Ink Spaghettini, Prawn Cutlets, Chilli, Olive Oil, Crispy Tomato Skin

$39

Spiced Charred Spatchcock, Buttered Cabbage & Silverbeet Spanakopita

$40

Confit Duck Leg, Bologna Sausage, Zucchini, Roast Plum, Braised Puy Lentils

$41

Scotch Fillet, Southern BBQ Sauce, Garlic & Sage Potatoes, Padron Peppers

$42

Romsey Range Aged Eye Fillet, Paris Mash, Braised Peas, Grilled Speck, Jus

$42

Lamb Pie, Sumac, Kumara, Mushrooms, Eggplant Chips, Mint Mojo

$39

To Share

1Kg Dried Aged Rib Eye, Black Garlic Butter, Rosemary, Mushrooms

$110

Paella – Served With a Selection of Meat & Seafood

$78

Char Za’atar Chicken, Pita Bread, Cucumber, Preserved Lemon, Harissa

$79

Sides

Warm Beans, Persian Feta, Slivered Almonds

Roquette, Pear, Honey & Pecorino

Butter Lettuce, Radish, Shallots, Tarragon Aioli

Thick Cut Chips Rosemary, Olive & Oregano

Oven Roasted Spiced Pumpkin, Labne, Smoked Pepitas

Dessert

Glazed Donuts, Apple Compote, Streusel, Peanut Butter Ice Cream

$17

Yuzu Meringue Parfait, Sable Biscuit, Tea Tree Shards, Blood Orange Gel

$17

Hazelnut & Raspberry Swirl Tiramisu, White Chocolate Stracciatella Gelato

$17

Yogurt Mess, Passion fruit, Macaroon, Matcha Popcorn, Mandarin Sorbet

$17

Chocolate Cherry Ripe Tart, Golden Crumble, Coconut Ice Cream

$17

Cheese

Brique d’Affinois Washed, white rind; mild, silky texture France

$16/60g

Swiss Gruyere Vieux Nutty texture with lingering flavours Switzerland

$16/60g

Blue de Laqueuille Creamy, well developed blue mould France

$16/60g

Queso Aged Manchego Firm bodied Sheep’s milk cheese Spain

$16/60g

Pyengana Clothbound Cheddar Fine Texture, Lingering Nuttiness Tasmania

$16/60g

To Drink

2016 Foxeys Hangout ‘Late Harvest’ Pinot Gris Mornington, VIC

$12

NV Pfeiffer Wines ‘Classic’ Topaque Rutherglen, VIC

$12

NV Pfeiffer Wines ‘Classic’ Muscat Rutherglen, VIC

$12

NV Morris ‘Grand’ Tokay Rutherglen, VIC

$16

NV Morris ‘Grand’ Muscat Rutherglen, VIC

$16

2016 Simao & Co Vintage Fortified North Eastern, VIC

$12

NV Ramos Pinto ‘La Grima’ White Port Douro, Portugal

$14

NV Burmester ‘Sotto Voce’ Porto Douro, Portugal

$14

NV Niepoort Dry White Port Douro, Portugal

$13

NV Niepoort Ruby Port Douro, Portugal

$13

NV Cardenal Cisneros Pedro Ximenez Jeréz, Spain

$14

It is the policy of the restaurant to not serve cakes/desserts from out sourced locations. To discuss further options on special occasions please feel free to contact the restaurant and we will endeavour to cater to your needs.

Whilst making a reservation we would encourage you to inform us of any dietary requirements you may have, so we can best cater to your needs.

Group Bookings

The Tender Trap is happy to accept large group bookings, however the a la carte menu is not available to bookings of 12 or more persons. For large group bookings please refer to the events page where you can locate our set menu options which have been designed to suit such occasions.