The Garden Bar Bistro Menu

A Taste of the Whitsundays

At The Garden Bar, we’ve crafted a menu that embodies the easy-going Whitsundays lifestyle—fresh, vibrant, and full of flavour. Using locally sourced produce, we bring you a selection of dishes designed to satisfy every craving, from gourmet burgers to the freshest local seafood.

Our all-day menu blends Australian ‘street eats’ with global influences, offering everything from light bites and share plates to hearty meals that perfectly complement your drink of choice.

With stunning waterfront views, a lively atmosphere, and an exceptional selection of food and beverages, The Garden Bar is the perfect spot to relax and indulge.

Between 3–5pm, treat yourself to our Baked Brie platter, with our full menu available throughout the rest of our opening hours.

We can’t wait to welcome you!

BOOK YOUR TABLE

Light Bites
Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin (V, GF, DF) | $18
Crumbled feta, pepitas and balsamic glaze.
Chicken Wings (8) | $20
Tossed with your choice of honey soy or spicy sauce and a side of ranch dressing.
Pan Seared Scallops (4) (GF, DF) | $22
Served with a lime, coriander cashew cream.
Citrus Pepper Calamari (5) (GF, DF) | $22
Lemon and house sriracha aioli.
Confit Garlic Butterflied Prawns (3) | $29
Served in a light chilli sesame butter, garnished with roasted nori over garlic bread. Contains peanuts.
Grilled Chicken Shish (2) (GF Option) | $21
Tender chicken marinated in yogurt, mild spice and herbs. Complimented by house tzatziki and flat bread.
Roasted Vegetable Salad (V, Veg, GF) | $29
Accompanied by mixed leaved and walnuts, dressed in an avocado and mustard dressing with balsamic drizzle. Add chicken $9.
Mains
CLASSICS
Grilled Chicken Burger | $28
Tender grilled cajun chicken, maple bacon, pineapple, tomato & lettuce. Aussie style, but then we fancy it up with aioli on a brioche bun. Served with chips and house aioli. GF Bun $2
Classic Cheese Burger | $28
Australian ground beef with melted vintage cheddar, maple bacon, pineapple, tomato, lettuce, mustard, pickle & tomato relish. Served on a brioche bun with chips & house aioli. GF Bun $2
Fresh Fish Tacos (DF) | $29
Pan-seared reef fish, coriander salsa, slaw and fresh pineapple in grilled soft tacos. Drizzled with specialty sriracha sauce and served with chips and house aioli. If only mild spice is your thing choose to top with guacamole instead! (contains dairy) GF Wrap $2
Traditional Fish and Chips | $29
Beer Battered Spanish Mackerel served with salad and house tartare sauce.
MAINS
Big Bowl of Mussels | $38
Green Lip mussels simmered in a rich & creamy tomato, chilli and garlic sauce. Served with garlic bread.
Vegetarian Fettuccine (V, Veg, DF, GF Option) | $29
House made pasta, tossed with zucchini, eggplant, roasted capsicum, olives, spinach, chilli and basil. Parmesan? Just Ask! GF pasta $2 - Suitable for Vegans Add Prawns | $12 - Add Chicken | $9
Malaysian Chicken or Vegetable Curry (V, Veg, DF) | $34 | $32
An aromatic Malaysian curry, bursting with flavours of coconut, lemongrass, ginger & lime. Paired with sides of rice, coconut sambol, naan & chilli. Moderate in spice.
Halloumi Falafel Salad (V, GF Option) | $32
Falafel, grilled halloumi, mixed leaves, carrot, cucumber, radish & cherry tomatoes, topped with a creamy tahini dressing, toasted pepitas & sunflower seeds. Served with naan bread and beetroot hummus.
Premium Rib Fillet 250g (GF) | $49
Served with a rich & creamy caper sauce, roasted chat potatoes and sautéed seasonal vegetables. Chimichurri for a dairy free option.
Mediterranean Chicken Shish (GF Option) | $33
Tender chicken (3) marinated in yogurt, mild spices and herbs, served with house tzatziki, a leafy Greek salad and flat bread.
Seafood Platter for One | $59
Seared scallop with a lime coriander cashew cream, fresh Bowen prawns, beer battered Spanish mackerel, citrus pepper calamari and Coffin Bay oysters. Served with garden salad & specialty sriracha aioli. For the serious seafood lover!
Pan Fried Salt Water Barramundi (GF) | $38
Cajun spiced roasted pumpkin & seasonal vegetables. Choice of creamy lemon & dill OR a rich lemon caper sauce.
Something to Share
Designed for 2
Baked Brie (V) | $25
The perfect warm, gooey baked brie drizzled with local honey, roasted walnuts & sweet dates. Paired with crunchy apple & crackers.
Garden Bar Share Platter | $58
A selection of spicy fish taco’s, citrus pepper calamari & honey soy chicken wings, served with garden salad, chips, garlic bread and specialty sriracha aioli.
Seafood Platter for 2 | $117
Seared scallops with lime coriander cashew cream, fresh Bowen prawns, beer battered Spanish Mackerel, citrus pepper calamari, and Coffin Bay oysters. Served with garden salad and specialty sriracha aioli. For seafood lovers!
Japanese Oysters (GF, DF) | 1/2 Doz | $29
Coffin Bay oysters with mirin, lime, soy, cucumber & spring onion. Or just Natural if you like.
Sides
House Chips | $11
Sweet Potato Chips | $12
Garlic Bread | $12
Steamed Seasonal Vegetables | $14
Garden Salad | $12
Steamed Coconut Rice | $7
Naan Bread | $6
House Aioli | $2
For the Kids
Meals suitable for under 8's years only.
Cheesy Napoli house made Fettuccine | $13
Chicken Nuggets & Chips with tomato sauce | $12
Battered Fish & Chips with tomato sauce | $13
Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream | Strawberry or Chocolate sauce | $6
Dessert
Crème Brûlée | $14
A dessert that simply radiates indulgence.
Dark Chocolate Mousse | $17
Blood orange ice cream and chocolate crumble.
Affogato | $9 Add Liqueur | $18
Scoop of vanilla ice cream with an espresso shot + liqueur on the side (optional) Choose from Cointreau, Frangelico, Drambui or Bailey's.
Decadent Dessert cocktail | $26
Frangelico, Baileys and Kahlua blended with ice-cream and chocolate!
Vanilla Bean Pannacotta Pot | $14
Served with mango coulis.

Menu

A Taste of the Whitsundays

Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin (V, GF, DF) | $18

Chicken Wings (8) | $20

Pan Seared Scallops (4) (GF, DF) | $22

Citrus Pepper Calamari (5) (GF, DF) | $22

Confit Garlic Butterflied Prawns (3) | $29

Grilled Chicken Shish (2) (GF Option) | $21

Roasted Vegetable Salad (V, Veg, GF) | $29

CLASSICS

Grilled Chicken Burger | $28

Classic Cheese Burger | $28

Fresh Fish Tacos (DF) | $29

Traditional Fish and Chips | $29

MAINS

Big Bowl of Mussels | $38

Vegetarian Fettuccine (V, Veg, DF, GF Option) | $29

Malaysian Chicken or Vegetable Curry (V, Veg, DF) | $34 | $32

Halloumi Falafel Salad (V, GF Option) | $32

Premium Rib Fillet 250g (GF) | $49

Mediterranean Chicken Shish (GF Option) | $33

Seafood Platter for One | $59

Pan Fried Salt Water Barramundi (GF) | $38

Baked Brie (V) | $25

Garden Bar Share Platter | $58

Seafood Platter for 2 | $117

Japanese Oysters (GF, DF) | 1/2 Doz | $29

House Chips | $11

Sweet Potato Chips | $12

Garlic Bread | $12

Steamed Seasonal Vegetables | $14

Garden Salad | $12

Steamed Coconut Rice | $7

Naan Bread | $6

House Aioli | $2

Cheesy Napoli house made Fettuccine | $13

Chicken Nuggets & Chips with tomato sauce | $12

Battered Fish & Chips with tomato sauce | $13

Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream | Strawberry or Chocolate sauce | $6

Crème Brûlée | $14

Dark Chocolate Mousse | $17

Affogato | $9 Add Liqueur | $18

Decadent Dessert cocktail | $26

Vanilla Bean Pannacotta Pot | $14

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