Islands Dinner Menu PDF

DINNER MENU  O U R F O O D P H I LO S O P H Y As one of Cape Town’s most iconic hotels, with a rich heritage spanning over 257 years, the President welcomes you to a truly authentic culinary experience in the Mother City. Our food philosophy is simple:...

DINNER MENU  O U R F O O D P H I LO S O P H Y As one of Cape Town’s most iconic hotels, with a rich heritage spanning over 257 years, the President welcomes you to a truly authentic culinary experience in the Mother City. Our food philosophy is simple: Keep it fresh, local and delicious. Inspired by our spectacular natural surroundings between the city and the ocean, every dish is meticulously crafted using only the finest homegrown,responsibly farmed ingredients, sourced from the most reputable local suppliers. Our ever-changing menu is guided by the seasons, ensuring that you always get the very best of Cape Town on a plate. We’re passionate about sustainability and ask that you assist in our ongoing efforts by being mindful of food wastage. Whether you’re indulging in our delicious dinners, crispy pizzas or more, we invite you to sit back, relax and savour the view at Cape Town’s most loved hotel. With compliments, Sergio Adams Head Chef  S TA R T E R S Soy and Orange Duck Prosciutto | 125 Soy and orange-glazed duck prosciutto, paired with Pok Choi, sweet roasted fig, pickled fennel and sun-blushed tomato Seared Tuna | 120 Seared tuna with pomegranate mole, crispy puffed rice, edamame, baby gem lettuce and ponzu aioli | E F Grilled Squid | 110 Grilled squid on squid ink risotto, heirloom tomatoes, parsley gremolata and Grana Padano | D F Ricotta Gnocchi | 88 Velvety ricotta gnocchi with artichokes, black olives, parmesan, rocket and rich sage beurre noisette | D E Roasted Baby Beets | 88 Tender roasted baby beets with a creamy blue cheese mousse, crunchy hazelnuts, baby leaves and wholegrain mustard dressing | N D V For your wellbeing and enjoyment, we’ve included dietary notes with each of our dishes. Should you have any specific allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know in advance. As our menu is seasonal and ingredients do run out from time to time, and although we do try to keep stock all the time, it is not always possible. All prices quoted in ZAR and include VAT. N-Nuts | D-Dairy | GF-Gluten-free | P-Pork | E-Egg | F-Fish | V-Vegetarian | VG-Vegan | A-Alcohol  MAINS Kudu Loin | 275 Kudu loin on a creamy parsnip purée, with braised baby turnips, charred onion petals, beetroot crisp and port and juniper jus | D A Pork Belly | 260 Crispy pork belly on a creamy sweet potato purée, topped with plum, spring onions, shiitake mushrooms and pork crackling crumble | D P Seared Kingklip | 250 Perfectly seared kingklip on wild rice, with charred corn, Parisian potato, baby radish, shimeji mushrooms, broccoli a squeeze of lime and a fragrant seafood and citrus broth | N F Chicken Supreme | 195 Succulent chicken supreme on a creamy pomme purée, topped with king oyster mushroom, braised leek, asparagus, saffron and pear chutney with a sage and tarragon velouté | D Red Thai Vegetable Curry | 155 Aromatic red Thai vegetable curry with tofu, tenderstem broccoli and kale, served with fluffy jasmine rice | D V Roasted Cabbage | 155 Roasted cabbage with a waterblommetjie bredie (stew), kalamata olives, soaked sultanas and topped with roasted almonds and herb crumb| N VG Cape Malay Aubergine | 150 Aubergine with a flavourful split pea dhal, with quinoa, baby vegetables, chickpeas and a sweet mebos chutney, finished with a drizzle of coriander oil | VG For your wellbeing and enjoyment, we’ve included dietary notes with each of our dishes. Should you have any specific allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know in advance. As our menu is seasonal and ingredients do run out from time to time, and although we do try to keep stock all the time, it is not always possible. All prices quoted in ZAR and include VAT. N-Nuts | D-Dairy | GF-Gluten-free | P-Pork | E-Egg | F-Fish | V-Vegetarian | VG-Vegan | A-Alcohol  FROM THE GRILL Succulent, flame-grilled cuts from sustainably farmed, pasture-raised beef. Served with a choice of 2 sides and 1 sauce Sirloin 280g | 255 T-Bone 400g | 310 Rump 280g | 260 Rib-Eye 300g | 355 Beef Fillet 250g | 280 Lamb Loin Chop 400g | 375 Sides Hand Cut Fries | Mashed Potatoes | Garden Vegetables Honey and Orange Roasted Butternut | Fresh Salad Sauce Café de Paris Butter | Chimichurri | Mushroom Peppercorn | Port and Juniper Jus DESSERTS Trifle-inspired Baked Alaska | 115 Layers of peach and raspberry ice cream on chiffon sponge, topped with a fluffy meringue and flambéed with amaretto liqueur | D E A Chocolate Forest | 110 A vegan chocolate masterpiece with a rich chocolate marquise, a red cherry gel, sweet cherries and a vegan sponge cake | VG Deconstructed Malva Pudding | 90 A modern twist on a South African classic, featuring milk tart custard cremeux and coconut koesister ice cream | N D E Asian Apple Flan | 85 Decadent Asian apple flan with apple slices, vanilla shortbread, creamy diplomat and a black sesame gel finish | N D E  WINE LIST Glass Bottle Bubbles Veuve Clicquot 2300 Moët & Chandon Brut 2010 Paul René Brut or Rosé 685 Graham Beck Brut NV or Rosé 120 550 Charles Fox Brut 520 Sauvignon Beau Constantia Pierre 1300 Blanc Ghost Corner 750 Constantia Glen 540 Steenberg 110 435 Tokara Reserve 400 White Blends Anysbos Dis Dit Blend 745 Thorne & Daughters Rocking Horse 655 Scali Blanc 650 Rickety Bridge Reserve Semillon 571 Vuurberg Sauvignon / Semillon 485 Chardonnay Meerlust 860 Bartinney 720 Kara Tara 567 Julien Schaal Wooded 115 435 Chenin Blanc Van Wyk Family Wines 555 Ken Forrester Old Vine 465 Lievland Old Vine 125 435 Miles Mossop The Introduction 435 Riesling Saurwein Chi 560 Nitida 95 345 Rosé La Brune Pinot 400 Holden Manz Rothko 350 D’aria Blush 80 285  Glass Bottle Red Blend Tokara Directors Reserve 1500 Post House Penny Black Rhone 800 Post House Holy Grail Malbec 800 Anysbos Tesame Rhone 760 Waterford Estate Grenache Noir 740 Atlas Swift Shelter Bordeaux 730 Miles Mossop Chapter 1 Cinsault 720 Van Wyk Family Wines Rebecca May 530 Oenophile Red Rupert & Rothschild Merlot 2014 2800 Rupert & Rothschild Edmond 2018 1850 Meerlust Rubicon 2018 1650 Rupert & Rothschild Merlot 2017 1600 Anthonij Rupert Syrah 2015 1500 Cabernet Le Riche 755 Sauvignon Simonsig Labyrinth 650 Paserene Midnight 640 Merlot Rickety Bridge Merlot 100 380 Pinot Noir Creation Reserve 995 De Grendel Op Die Berg 785 Thorne & Daughters Copper Pot 105 430 Pinotage Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 1335 The Owl Post Pinotage 700 Bellingham Pinotage 205 430 Syrah Radford Dale Terroir 845 Spider Pig 795 Dessert Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 3360 Donkiesbaai Hooiwijn 125 990 Alcohol not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Drink responsibly. Wine is an agricultural product and runs out from time to time, and although we do try and keep our range in stock all the time, is not always possible. Please do ask your waiter for suggestions of other wines that we think you’ll love. All prices quoted in ZAR and include VAT. Wine is available as per our liquor licence.