Melbourne Cup Lunch
Take in the excitement of the Spring Racing season at Melba Restaurant with a race day lunch. Each guest will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine upon arrival.
WHEN
Tuesday 5 November 2024
TIME
12:30pm – 3:30pm
PRICE
$155 per person | $180 per person with Free-Flowing Sparkling
BOOK NOW
Click here to book now.
T&C’s
1. Full pre-payment is required at time of reservation to confirm booking.
2. All payments are strictly non-transferable and non-refundable. Increasing reservations is subject to availability.
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LUNCH MENU
SEAFOOD
Queensland tiger prawn, Tasmanian oysters, blue swimmer crab, green shell mussels, smoked salmon, Greek octopus and potato salad, Thai style shaved cuttle fish salad, scallop and coconut ceviche, cocktail sauce, shallot and red wine vinegar
SUSHI
Braised baby abalone, yellow fin tuna, octopus, Unagi kabayaki glazed eel, Kingfish, Tasmanian salmon, avocado and cucumber nori rolls pickled ginger, sashimi and soy
Marinated green and black mussels with clams, celery, Thai lime-sweet chili dressing
COLD CARVING
18 months aged San Danielle ham
ANTIPASTO
Tiger prawn with Thai green papaya salad
Ginger poached chicken with cucumbers, Chinese sesame and coriander dressing
Air dried beef with rocket lettuce, Parmesan crisps, lemon and capers
Pork terrine with orange and whole grain mustard chutney
SALAD
Thai style beef salad with lime, chilli and herbs
Tuna with soba noodles, edamame, seaweed, corn, cucumber, dressed with sesame sauce
Mediterranean potato salad with parsley, capers, semi dried tomato, cucumber, feta cheese and olives
Pulled burrata with heirloom tomatoes, basil, society garlic, olive oil and pink peppercorn
FARM TO TABLE
Caesar salad – Cos lettuce, bacon, shaved parmesan, croutons, anchovies and creamy dressing
Grilled vegetables with goats chèvre, balsamic glaze and Ligurian olives
Roasted beans with tuna, pickled red onions and whole grain mustard dressing
Roasted cauliflower with salsa verde and egg
DRESSINGS AND CONDIMENTS
Balsamic vinegar, curry dressing, Italian caper and dried tomato vinaigrette, pearl onions, olives, gherkins, croutons, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pickled garden vegetables
SOUP
Minestrone soup with croutons and basil pesto
ROTISSERIE CARVING STATION
Porchetta with fennel and garlic (GF)
Harissa roasted butterflied chicken
Grass fed slow roasted and smoked beef with Thyme jus
Roasted lamb leg with rosemary and sumac
Baked dill and mushroom salmon in puff pastry with lemon butter sauce
SIDES
Sautéed spring vegetable with lemon and extra virgin olive oil
Lemon myrtle roasted sweet potato and red potatoes
ASIAN STREET FOOD
Pork and chive dumplings
Prawn and spinach dumplings
Sweet and sour fish with capsicum, pineapple and fragrant pepper sauce
Prawn and scallop wat tan hor (rice noodles with egg gravy)
Spaghetti with baby cuttlefish in tomato basil sauce
Gnocchi with herb king oyster mushroom ragout
SPICE OF INDIA
INDIAN TANDOORI SELECTION
Shish kebab, lamb kebab, sword fish kebab mixed with the finest Punjabi herbs and spices
HOT FOOD
Goat curry
Creamy butter chicken
Tandoori pork belly
Chana masala – chickpea curry
Aloo Gobi made with potato and cauliflower
Vegetarian Biryani rice
Naan with succulent minced meat, vegetables, plain or garlic (Contain Gluten)
Condiments: Coriander & mint chutney, Raita and Carrot pachadi
Artisan Cheeses from Victoria
White Mould – Extravagant
Semi Hard – L’Artisan Fermier
Wash Rind – L’Artisan Mountain Man
Blue – Berry’s Creek Tarwin Blue South Gippsland, Victoria
Goat’s Milk – Yarra Valley Dairy Black Savourine
Semi-mature, ashed white mould goats milk cheese, flavours of roast nuts, cooked cream and a hint of blue
Accompanied with compote, fruit bread, lavosh and walnuts
DESSERT
Green tea cheesecake
Lemon mascarpone tart
Grand Marnier mousse with orange marmalade
Almond frangipane tart with blueberry
Vanilla crème brulee
Double chocolate torte
Yoghurt panna cotta and strawberry jelly
Blondie slice
Pavlova, vanilla cream and mixed berries
Nutella brownie and chocolate ganache
Sticky date pudding with caramel sauce
Seasonal sliced fruit and whole fruit
Assorted Ice cream flavours with toppings
From the Chocolate fountain flowing with dark and milk chocolate
Fresh seasonal berries, marshmallows, chocolate trimmings, vanilla bean ice cream
1 Southgate Avenue Southbank VIC 3006
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Melba Restaurant
Buffet Breakfast Times
Monday to Friday 6:30am – 10:30am │ Saturday to Sunday 6:30am – 11:00am
*Please note breakfast on Saturday and Sunday is only available for in-house guests
Buffet Lunch Times
Thursday to Sunday 12:30pm – 3:30pm
(Wednesday will re-open on 9 October 2024)
Buffet Dinner Times
Monday to Saturday 6:00pm – 10:30pm