Enjoy a flavour of Kent
Food lovers will enjoy sampling the Minnis Bay’s delicious menu which offers classic British cuisine with a contemporary twist. As one might expect from our unique coastal location, seafood is a speciality with locally-sourced produce a feature of the menu.
We also offer a varied menu of light bites. All dishes are cooked onsite, using the locally sourced, seasonal produce for which the Garden of England is renowned..
The bar serves a selection Shepherd Neame’s renowned ales, and an excellent selection of wines from independent family vineyards around the world.
Please Note: Tables can only be booked in the main restaurant. We are unable to accommodate dogs in this area.
MAIN MENU
FOR THE TABLE
Marinated giant green olives (V/VG)
£3.50
Baba ganoush with tortilla crisps (V)
£3.95
Topped with pomegranate seeds and smoked paprika
Tzatziki with tortilla crisps (V)
£3.95
Garnished with green olives, dill and a drizzle of olive oil
SMALL PLATES
Brazilian fish soup
£6.95
Succulent pieces of salmon, cod, smoked haddock and mussels in a rich spicy tomato & coconut broth served with sourdough and chilli butter
Pan fried queen scallops
£7.95
On toasted sourdough with crushed soya bean salsa & pepper coulis
Garlic & rosemary baked camembert (V)
£9.95
Baked until soft, with toasted walnut & raisin bread
Salt and pepper dusted squid
£5.95
Ready for dipping in a pot of roast garlic & thyme mayonnaise with dressed leaves on the side
Crispy thyme charred polenta (V/VG)
£5.95
On a wild mushroom ragu and topped with rocket leaves
Traditional prawn cocktail
£6.95
Tasty cold water prawns in Marie Rose sauce on shredded iceberg lettuce and cherry tomatoes with a lemon wedge & granary bread on the side
Sticky lime and chilli prawns
£7.95
In a hot, chilli, garlic, lime & coriander sauce with toasted garlic & herb bread on the side
Soup of the Day (V)
£4.95
With crusty bread, please ask your server for todays choice
FISH
Brazilian fish stew
£11.95
Chunky pieces of salmon, cod and smoked haddock with mussels in a rich spicy tomato and coconut broth with pilau rice
Seafood spaghetti
£11.95
Shell on tiger prawns, mussels and clams pan fried with garlic and shallots tossed in a white wine and rich tomato ragu
Pan fried chalk stream trout
£14.95
Fresh from our fishmonger, on a mixed bean, pea, onion and new potato broth
Grilled turbot
£17.95
Fresh from our fishmonger, with a lemon scented mash potato, soya and green beans sprinkled with toasted almond, a white wine sauce and finished with tomato & pickled onion concasse
Traditional cod & chips
£11.95
A large cod fillet hand coated in our own Shepherd Neame ale crispy batter with chips & peas
Golden breaded wholetail scampi
£10.95
With a pile of chunky chips, seasonal leaves, tartare sauce & lime wedge
BIG PLATES
Roast British pork belly
£12.95
With crispy black pudding, sautéed potatoes, cauliflower purée and a rich onion gravy
Merguez sausages
£9.95
On a bed of Mediterranean roast vegetables in a rich tomato and herb ragu with crispy charred thyme polenta
Roast vegetable spaghetti (V)
£9.95
Tender pepper, aubergine and courgette sautéed with garlic and shallots, in rich tomato and herb ragu with honey roast onions
Pan fried chicken breast
£10.95
In a wild mushroom sauce, with parmesan mash potato and green beans
Sautéed venison haunch steak
£15.95
In a mulled cranberry jus, with braised red cabbage, pan-fried carrots and potato rosti
8oz Sirloin steak with pepper ranch mayonnaise
£17.95
A chargrilled 28 day aged Sirloin with watercress and fresh pickled horseradish salad and chips
£1.50
Add peppercorn sauce
Hand carved roast ham and eggs
£8.95
A true classic! With a pot of tomato chutney and chips
BURGERS
All our burgers are presented in a toasted brioche bun and served with house slaw, dill pickles & chips. Our beef burgers are made from 100% British steak
Cheddar cheese and bacon burger
£11.95
Our juicy half pound steak burger loaded with house burger sauce, crispy onions and smoky tomato relish
Minted lamb burger
£12.95
A taste sensation; with crumbled feta, rocket, creamy peppercorn sauce and caramelised onion chutney
Vegan cheese burger (V/VG)
£9.95
Our tasty spicy vegetable and red lentil burger, served in a wholemeal bun with spiced ketchup, vegan cheese, rocket leaves and roast red peppers
£1.75
Add sweet potato fries to any meal instead of chips
SIDES
Loaded chips
£5.95
with feta cheese, spring onions, chillies, crispy onions, creamy peppercorn sauce and spiced ketchup
Bowl of house chips
£2.95
Bowl of chips with parmesan and rosemary
£3.95
Beer battered onion rings
£2.95
Sweet potato fries and our spiced ketchup to dip
£3.95
Italian spianata bread
£2.95
with garlic butter
£3.95
With garlic butter and melted cheese
DESSERTS
Warm open Bramley apple pie
£5.95
A retro classic! Finished with an apricot glaze, crème anglaise, salted caramel sauce & crispy crumble pieces
Baked vanilla cheesecake
£5.95
An oaty biscuit base, topped with golden brown baked vanilla cheesecake, with coconut gelato and a passion fruit, pomegranate & mango salsa
Warm chocolate brownie
£5.95
Topped with a scoop of clotted cream ice cream, chocolate fudge sauce, fresh raspberries and a chocolate flake
Tangy blackcurrant delice (V/VG)
£5.95
A fluffy mousse on a biscuity base with tangy lemon curd and caramelised pecan crumb
Sumptuous chocolate meringue mess
£5.95
Lashings of honeycomb gelato, cherry compote, pecan praline & chocolate sauce
All our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, gluten and other food allergens are present. Our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. If you have a food allergy or intolerance, please let us know in advance. Written allergy information is available upon request. Fish dishes may contain bones. All weights are approximate uncooked. Menu subject to availability / change. (V) = Vegetarian (VG) = Vegan (G) = Free from gluten derived from cereals
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