Fire & Roast Menu · Riverside Woodfired Grill

Woodfired Fire & Roast Grill Menu

Discover our signature woodfired specialties and expertly grilled dishes, crafted with local Australian produce and matched with premium cellar selections. Every plate is driven by slow embers, riverstone heat, and precise industrial craft.

Service Rhythm

Dinner from 5pm · Weekends from 12pm

Grill Focus

Prime beef, local seafood, plant-based fire plates

Cellar Pairing

Curated Australian reds, crisp river whites

Fire & Roast Menu Blueprint

Riverroastroom brings a dark-industrial, riverside grill energy to every course. Thick steel-edged platters, ember-charred produce, and copper-lit cellar pairings are choreographed to move seamlessly from small plates to indulgent steak cuts, plant-based fire fare, and cardroom snacks.

First-time at the Fireline

Start with house-smoked small plates, layer in a prime beef cut or woodfired seafood, then finish with seasonal garden fare and a cellar recommendation. Our team will map a clear path through the menu for both intimate tables and larger corporate groups.

The River Card Salon Pairing

On weekends, The River Room card lounge comes alive behind the grill. Signature cardroom snacks and compact fire plates are engineered for uninterrupted gameplay and sharp conversation.

  • Low-mess texturesCrisp, neat, and chip-friendly
  • Table-friendly platingDesigned for tight layouts
  • Refined energySubtle caffeine and citrus notes
Close-up of artisan woodfired steak on raw wood board

Core Fireline

Prime Beef Cuts

Indulge in our showcase of dry-aged, hand-cut Australian steaks, slow-roasted and grilled over river oak embers for exceptional depth of flavour. Each cut is precisely tempered, rested, and carved against the grain for maximum tenderness.

Featured Cuts

  • 40-day dry-aged ribeyeCharred fat cap, smoked marrow butter
  • Riverstone sirloinReverse-seared over low embers
  • Butcher's cap steakLimited nightly allocation

Fire Specifications

  • FuelRiver oak and ironbark blend
  • CrustHigh-heat cast-iron sear
  • RestMinimum 8-minute rest per steak
Woodfired seafood platter with prawns, barramundi and Moreton Bay bugs

Riverside Catch

Local Woodfired Seafood

Savour fresh river-caught prawns, line-caught barramundi, and Moreton Bay bugs charred over open flame for unparalleled taste. Smoke, salt, and citrus are balanced with precision to keep every plate bright and clean.

  • Charred river prawnsChilli ash oil, river salt
  • Ironbark barramundiLemon myrtle smoke, burnt lime
  • Moreton Bay bugsCopper garlic butter, native herbs

Ideal for

Riverside long lunches and corporate tasting menus

Paired with

Crisp Clare Valley Riesling and coastal Chardonnay

House-Smoked Small Plates

For Sharing & Social Tables

Explore share plates of smoked brisket burnt ends, spiced lamb ribs, and maple-glazed chorizo, calibrated for group gatherings and pre-dinner drinks. Each plate is sized for passing, plated with clean edges and bold geometry.

  • Brisket burnt endsMolasses lacquer, pickled shallots
  • Spiced lamb ribsHarissa rub, smoked yoghurt
  • Maple-glazed chorizoCharred citrus, fennel salt

Perfect for

Arrival drinks, client networking, The River Room breaks

Design a small-plate reception

Seasonal Garden Fare

Vegetables Over Flame

Enjoy wood-grilled heirloom vegetables, charred broccolini, and signature ember-roasted pumpkin salads. Smoke and sear are dialled in to complement, never overpower, the produce.

  • Ember-roasted pumpkinPepita crunch, river honey vinaigrette
  • Charred broccoliniBlack garlic crumb, lemon ash
  • Heirloom carrot rackSmoked almond cream, herbs

Corporate balance

Designed to sit confidently alongside richer beef and seafood courses in multi-course event menus.

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Gourmet cardroom snacks including truffled popcorn and crisps

The River Room

Signature Cardroom Snacks

Experience gourmet bites inspired by The River Card Salon, including truffled popcorn, black garlic crisps, and artisan flatbreads engineered for live Texas Hold'em tables.

  • Truffled popcornFine salt, shaved pecorino
  • Black garlic crispsSmoky, umami-rich, clean handling
  • Artisan flatbreadsCharred edges, seasonal dips

Designed for

Offline card tournaments, strategy sessions, and late-night riverside conversations.

Enter The River Card Salon

Plant-Powered Fire

Vegan & Vegetarian Grill

Delight in flame-seared olive oil mushrooms, smoked jackfruit skewers, and plant-based sausages crafted for depth of flavour and satisfying texture. Every plate is built with the same respect we give to our prime beef cuts.

  • Olive oil mushroom steakGarlic confit, herb ash
  • Smoked jackfruit skewersCharred capsicum, river spice glaze
  • Plant-based sausagesMustard seed relish, ember onions

Visibility for all guests

Vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian diners are fully supported across our Fire & Roast Menu, including corporate events and cardroom service.

Flag dietary needs with your booking

Cellar Pairing Recommendations

Curated by our sommeliers

Our sommeliers highlight bold Australian reds and crisp whites precisely mapped to the Fire & Roast Menu. Each pairing is built to track smoke level, fat content, and spice intensity, keeping your experience cohesive from first pour to final plate.

For Prime Beef Cuts

  • RedsBarossa Shiraz · Coonawarra Cabernet · Heathcote Tempranillo
  • ProfileDense tannins, dark fruit, char-friendly spice

For Seafood & Garden Fare

  • WhitesClare Valley Riesling · Margaret River Chardonnay
  • SparklingTasmanian brut for arrival and toasts

For The River Room

  • Low-interventionTextural whites and lighter reds for long sessions
  • Zero-proofHouse shrubs and smoked citrus highballs

Precision Detailing

Bespoke Sauces & Sides

From stoneground mustards to smoked marrow butter and river salt fries, our accompaniments are engineered to amplify every grill profile without overwhelming it.

  • Smoked marrow butterFor ribeye, sirloin, and mushroom steaks
  • House pepper sauceGreen peppercorns, riverstone reduction
  • River salt friesTriple-cooked, copper bowl served
  • Coal-charred onionsBlackened skins, sweet core
  • Smoky slawEmber oil dressing, seed crunch

Service style

Served in industrial-inspired vessels with sharp, geometric plating to complement the dark brasserie layout.

Chef’s Tables Experience

Table-side Carving & Storytelling

Book our immersive Chef’s Tables experience for specialty cuts carved table-side, live fire commentary, and guided pairing notes from our culinary team. Ideal for leadership dinners, key client events, and milestone celebrations.

  • FormatFixed multi-course fire menu with optional cellar pairing
  • CapacityLimited, pre-booked only
  • FocusProvenance, technique, and sensory storytelling

How to secure

Connect with our team to align dates, menu focus, and any dietary frameworks for your group.

Enquire about Chef’s Tables

Clarity & Care

Allergen & Origin Guide

We provide full transparency on provenance, with icons and notes for dietary, gluten-free, and allergen-friendly dishes throughout the Fire & Roast Menu.

  • Icons in useGF · DF · V · VG · NF
  • ProvenanceHighlighted for key beef, seafood, and produce items
  • Best practiceShared equipment is clearly signposted; speak with our team for specific allergen concerns.

Before you dine

When you reserve, flag any strict requirements. Our team will pre-map safe pathways through the menu.

Add notes to your booking

Download the Grill Menu

Access our complete, printable Fire & Roast Menu alongside seasonal specials and event dining packages, available in PDF format for easy sharing with teams, clients, and guests.

Fire & Roast Menu – Core Edition

Includes prime beef cuts, local seafood, garden fare, plant-based grill, sauces, sides, and cellar pairing markers.

  • FormatA4, print-ready PDF
  • UpdatedSeasonally

Seasonal Specials & Event Packages

Dedicated PDFs for limited-time grill features, corporate dining frameworks, and The River Room packages.

  • Seasonal Fire DropsLimited-release cuts & produce
  • Corporate Dining PacksTiered menus and beverage pairings