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The Riverview Hotel Bar & LoungeA blend of the best traditional pub fare with modern culinary techniques


Tasting Plates



Cheesy garlic crust
garlic, mozzarella cheese Gluten free base available
$16
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Gluten free
Gluten free


Spicy (Nam Jim) squid
char grilled squid with glass potato noodles, green papaya julienne, toasted cashews with Nam Jim dressing
$24
Gluten free
Gluten free
Mild
Mild


Seared scallops on flatbread
seared scallops, sliced, with citrus amarillo, fragrant sesame oil served on crisp flatbread
$32


Char grilled Fremantle octopus
sous vide, charred grilled octopus, panca romesco, black olives & chilli oil
$32
Gluten free
Gluten free
Mild
Mild


Crispy Atlantic salmon cake
Golden-crusted Atlantic salmon and potato cake served with sweet-spicy lime gel, fresh baby herbs
$26


Confit tomato bruschetta
confit cherry tomatoes, marinated olives, basil and extra virgin olive oil on toasted rosemary focaccia.
$24
Vegan
Vegan
Vegetarian
Vegetarian


Crispy chicken wings & signature sauces
Crispy chicken wings & signature sauces
$24
Gluten free
Gluten free
Mild
Mild
Chicken Wings Sauces
Jalapeño dill ranch — whipped buttermilk ranch with fresh dill and green jalapeño warmth
Red pepper chimichurri — fire-roasted peppers, parsley, garlic and chilli oil


Italian-style meatballs
house-made pork & veal meatballs with confit tomato, olives and basil, served alongside warm rosemary focaccia
$24


Lamb roulade & toasted fregola
slow-braised lamb roulade served with roasted fregola and creamy goat cheese, finished with rich pan jus
$28



Salads



Crispy duck salad
crispy duck, sweet grapes, pistachio, pickled fennel & feta
$34
Gluten free
Gluten free


Apple & manchego roquette salad
roquette, crispy apple, shaved manchego & white balsamic dressing
$22
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Gluten free
Gluten free
Salad extras
Add Chicken$10
Add Prawns$10


Grilled halloumi salad
radicchio, roquette leaf, roasted pecans, beurre bosc pear, citrus vinaigrette
$29
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Gluten free
Gluten free



Burger and Sandwich Bar



The Riverview signature burger
juicy beef burger with tangy house sauce, Monterey cheddar, pickled onions & crispy onion rings, served with thick-cut chips
$29


Crispy chicken schnitzel burger
crispy chicken schnitzel, spicy truffle aioli, julienne lettuce & Monterey Jack cheddar, served with thick-cut chips
$29


Steak sandwich on turkish
tomato passionfruit jam, rocket & manchego, thick cut chips
$32



Pub Classics



Traditional fish & chips
crispy beer-battered flathead fillets served with tartare sauce, lemon wedges, thick-cut chips & green leaf salad
$32


Classic chicken schnitzel
crispy chicken breast schnitzel served with , green leaf salad, thick-cut chips & rich house jus
$30


Classic chicken parmigiana
crispy chicken schnitzel topped with napolitana sauce & mozzarella, served with green leaf salad and thick-cut chips
$32
Chicken parmigiana
Leg Ham$4


Himalayan lamb curry
traditional style curry, infused with ginger, garlic, tomatoes and a blend of spices, steamed rice, papadum
$34



Mains



Sunday Roast
slow-roasted beef brisket, baked vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, seeded mustard gravy & horseradish cream (available on Sundays only)
$34


Beef and Guinness Pie
slow-cooked Riverina beef brisket in Guinness, encased in golden pastry, served with creamy mash, mint peas & rich jus
$36


Pan-Seared Barramundi Fillet
skin-on barramundi fillet with sautéed eggplant, zucchini & vine-ripened tomato, finished with basil and a delicate sherry vinaigrette
$36
Gluten free
Gluten free


Roast chicken Maryland
perfectly roasted free-range chicken with crisp golden skin, vibrant Diablo sauce, peppery roquette, shaved pecorino & grilled lemon
$38
Gluten free
Gluten free



From the Grill



Grain-fed Riverina eye fillet
200g NSW Riverina premium eye fillet, two-year grain fed, served with rich jus, thick-cut chips & green leaf salad
$56
Gluten free
Gluten free
Steak Sauces
Mushroom cream sauce$6
Three pepper jus$6
Cafe de paris butter$6


Grain-fed Riverina rump
250g NSW Riverina rump, two-year grain fed, served with rich jus, thick-cut chips & green leaf salad
$35
Gluten free
Gluten free
Steak Sauces
Mushroom cream sauce$6
Three pepper jus$6
Cafe de paris butter$6



Pasta



Barramundi & prawn saffron pasta
barramundi, prawns, saffron angel hair, white wine, fresh chives & delicate seafood butter
$36


Classic risotto bianco
classic white risotto finished with reggiano, stracciatella & lemon pangrattato
$29
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Risotto Extras
Add Chicken$10
Add Prawns$10


Porcini & truffle mushroom risotto
classic white risotto cooked in porcini stock with assorted mushrooms
$32
Vegan
Vegan
Vegetarian
Vegetarian



From the Pizza Oven
All of our pizzas have the option to be made on a gluten free base.


Margerita
tomato, basil, garlic, mozzarella
$26
Gluten free
Gluten free
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Choose your Base
Normal Tomato Base
Gluten Free Tomato Base


Vegetarian
mushrooms, caramelised onions, blue cheese (mild), pine nuts, mozzarella
$28
Gluten free
Gluten free
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Choose your Base
Normal Tomato Base
Gluten Free Tomato Base


Capriciosa
salami, ham, tomato, artichoke, mozzarella, mushrooms
$32
Gluten free
Gluten free
Choose your Base
Normal Tomato Base
Gluten Free Tomato Base


Prawnmundi
prawns, barramundi, mozzarella, basil, capers, chilli, aioli
$34
Gluten free
Gluten free
Mild
Mild
Choose your Base
Normal Tomato Base
Gluten Free Tomato Base


Pepperoni pig
pork belly, pepperoni, jalapeños, mozzarella, capsicum
$32
Gluten free
Gluten free
Choose your Base
Normal Tomato Base
Gluten Free Tomato Base


Chook on fire
chicken, onion, capsicum, haloumi, mozzarella, chilli, aioli & rocket
$30
Gluten free
Gluten free
Mild
Mild
Choose your Base
Normal Tomato Base
Gluten Free Tomato Base



Sides



Thick cut chips
side serve of aioli
$14
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan


Broccolini
sweet garlic butter
$16
Vegetarian
Vegetarian



Children Menu



Cheeseburger & Chips
$18


Pasta and Napolitana Sauce
$18


Chicken Schnitzel and Chips
$18


Fish & Chips
thick cut chips & roquette salad
$18



Desserts



Gelato selection
your choice of chocolate or strawberry toppings
$12
Gelato Flavours
Vanilla
Chocolate
Pistachio.


Sticky toffee date pudding
warm sticky date pudding with rich toffee sauce, pecan crumble & vanilla bean ice cream
$22


Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
silky vanilla bean crème brûlée with a caramelised sugar crust & pistachio biscotti
$22

Contact Us

29 Birchgrove Road, Balmain

02 9810 1151

bookings@theriverviewhotel.com.au

or

Open Hours

Monday to Sunday

12pm til late

A Local Favourite

From the moment you step through the doors of The Riverview Hotel and Birchgrove Restaurant, our team is dedicated to making your experience truly memorable. Each guest is greeted with the warmth and familiarity of an old friend. Chef Wade’s passion for quality food shines through in every dish, and his acclaimed culinary artistry is perfectly complemented by the attentive, welcoming service of our front-of-house team.

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