Bistro Menu
Modern Australian plates for lingering evenings
Ranktableevenings brings together sunlit bistro charm, seasonal Australian produce, and a quietly exclusive upstairs card salon. Each dish is designed for unhurried conversation and considered pairing.
Sunlit tables, evening rituals
Handwritten menus, bentwood chairs, soft linen, and a quiet nod to the card room as the city lights slip into view.
Bistro menu
Our kitchen celebrates modern Australian cooking through the lens of a classic European bistro. Menus shift with the seasons, pairing thoughtful technique with relaxed, welcoming plates intended to be shared across the table.
Service notes
Menu available from late afternoon until close. Kindly advise our team of any dietary requirements; many dishes can be adapted.
Chef’s Tastings
For the whole tableAllow our kitchen to compose the evening. Tasting platters are served in a relaxed progression, ideal for leisurely conversation and shared discovery.
Sunlit Bistro Table
Seasonal chef’s selection • Ideal for two or three guests
$89 pp
An evolving tableau of small plates featuring market vegetables, house-cured seafood, and warm bakery pieces from our daily bake. Designed as a gentle introduction to the Ranktableevenings kitchen.
Evening Card Salon Tasting
Upstairs Lounge • After dusk
$110 pp
A quieter, more opulent progression of bites and small plates curated for our private card room guests. Emphasis on deep flavours, refined textures, and pairings drawn from our wine and spirits list.
Vegetable Atelier
Plant-focused chef’s tasting • V, VG*, GF*
$79 pp
A celebration of Australian growers: ember-roasted brassicas, slow-cooked grains, heirloom roots, and delicate broths finished with fragrant oils. Rich in character, light in feel.
Entrées & Small Plates
To begin or to shareBegin with a selection designed to wake the palate: crisp garden greens, chilled coastal notes, and warm bistro classics reimagined for modern evenings.
Garden Courtyard Salad
Morning-picked leaves • Whipped chèvre • Toasted seeds • V, GF
$24
A light, textural salad with herbs from local growers, citrus vinaigrette, and a hint of toasted fennel seed for aromatic lift.
House-Cured Ocean Trout
Native citrus • Pickled cucumber • Rye crisp • GF*
$27
Cured in a gentle blend of river herbs and citrus, served with lightly pickled vegetables and a rye shard for welcome crunch.
Warm Bistro Tartlet
Caramelised onion • Local feta • Thyme • V
$23
A nod to classic bistro pastry, with slow-cooked onions, a whisper of balsamic, and a flaky, buttery crust.
Crisp Polenta Fingers
Smoked tomato relish • Lemon aioli • V, GF
$19
Golden polenta batons, soft within and crisp outside, served with house-smoked tomato and a bright, citrusy aioli.
Mains
Modern Australian bistroComforting yet composed, our mains balance familiar flavours with thoughtful technique. Portions are generous enough for a lingering evening, yet refined enough to pair gracefully with our wine list.
Grass-Fed Beef Sirloin
Charred spring onion • Smoked garlic butter • Red wine jus • GF
$48
Seared to a warm blush and served with confit shallots, crisp potatoes, and a deep, glossy jus built slowly from roasted bones.
Market Fish à la Bistro
Daily catch • Fennel & leek • Citrus beurre blanc • GF
$44
A rotating selection of sustainable fish, pan-roasted with aromatic vegetables and finished with a light, silken citrus butter sauce.
Roast Free-Range Chicken Supreme
Pearl barley • Roasted grapes • Verjuice jus • GF*
$42
Crisp-skinned chicken on a bed of buttery grains, slow-roasted grapes, and a bright verjuice reduction for gentle acidity.
Charred Brassica & Ancient Grains
Smoked almond cream • Pickled shallot • V, VG*, GF*
$38
An earthy, satisfying plate of charred seasonal vegetables and toasted grains, finished with herb oil and a whisper of preserved lemon.
Artisan Cheeses & Charcuterie
For the middle or endAn ever-evolving board of local and European-inspired selections, arranged to complement both our cellar and our card tables upstairs.
Fromager’s Selection
Three cheeses • Seasonal condiments • V, GF*
$39
A curated trio spanning soft, washed, and firm styles, served with fruit preserves, nuts, and crispbreads.
Bistro Charcuterie Board
Cured meats • Pickles • Mustards • GF*
$43
A generous arrangement of locally crafted charcuterie with briny pickles, sharp mustards, and warm bread from our ovens.
Cheese & Cellar Pairing
Sommelier’s choice • Three pours • V, GF*
$58
Cheeses selected to mirror three distinct expressions from our cellar. An ideal bridge between bistro dining and a lingering evening upstairs.
Desserts
To finish with light or with richnessDrawing on French technique and Australian character, our desserts move from bright and fruit-led to deep and chocolate-forward.
Deconstructed Pavlova
Crisp meringue shards • Seasonal fruit • Vanilla cream • GF
$19
An airy take on a classic, with textural meringue, perfumed fruit, and a light cream scented with vanilla bean.
Caramelised Citrus Tart
Burnt orange • Almond pastry • Creme fraiche • V
$18
Silky citrus custard in a delicate almond shell, finished with a whisper of caramel and a cool spoon of creme fraiche.
Midnight Chocolate Slice
70% dark chocolate • Cocoa nib • Salted caramel • V, GF
$20
A rich, gently bitter chocolate slice layered with salted caramel and a crisp cocoa nib base for contrast.
Wine List
Our wine program is quietly expansive, with a focus on Australian regions complemented by thoughtful international selections. Whites lean towards mineral and aromatic, reds towards structure and elegance, and our by-the-glass list is tailored to the current menu.
For the most current cellar notes and pairings, explore our dedicated wine page or ask to speak with our sommelier on arrival.
Cellar & pairings
Planning a significant occasion or a long evening in the Lounge? Share your preferences when making a reservation and we will prepare a tailored wine selection awaiting your arrival.
Discuss pairingsEvening Card Room Menu
Upstairs in the private Lounge, the atmosphere shifts: lamplight on green-clothed tables, the discreet murmur of thoughtful games, and a concise menu tailored to the rhythm of the evening. Offerings are designed to be enjoyed between hands without compromising focus or elegance.
Quiet Table Plates
Warm almonds • Marinated olives • Crispbread shards • V, VG*, GF*
From $18
Subtle, shared plates that invite conversation without distraction, ideal for early rounds in the upstairs Lounge.
Late-Evening Tasting Bites
Chef’s rotating selection • Lounge exclusive
$34
A curated flight of small, composed bites echoing the bistro menu below, served exclusively to registered Lounge guests after dusk.
Fine Spirits & After-Dinner Pours
Aperitif & digestif selection • Fortified & sweet wines
POA
A considered list of spirits and late-evening wines, poured with restraint and care to complement both the menu and the tone of the card room.
Plan your Ranktableevenings gathering
Whether you are joining us for a simple bistro supper, a chef’s tasting, or an evening in the Lounge, reservations help us prepare the table, the cellar, and the pace of your night.