The PORTAGE BAR
Food Menu
At The Portage Bar, we keep things simple, social, and seriously tasty. Our menu is designed for easy-going get-togethers - think generous sharing platters, classic pub favourites, and smaller plates perfect for grazing.
Whether you're after a quick bite, something to share over drinks, or a casual meal with friends, The Portage delivers crowd-pleasing comfort with quality ingredients and a dash of creativity. Expect familiar favourites done well - burgers, pizzas, beer battered fries, and seasonal snacks that hit the spot.
In true Riverhead style, it’s all about good food, good company, and a relaxed, welcoming vibe.
Check out some of our menu items below or download the full menu to see what’s on offer.
SNACKS
$14.50
GARLIC & MOZZARELLA CIABATTA
(v)
$14.50
$12
MARINATED MIXED OLIVES
(v, gfi, dfi)
$12
$10
ONION RINGS
$10
$10
FRIES
Beer Battered or Shoestring
$10
$10
GREEN SALAD
Seasonal leaves, tomato, cucumber, lemon dressing (vegan, gfi, dfi)
$10
$45 half
/
$85 doz
OYSTERS
Fresh with lemon and shallot cider vinegar (gfi, dfi) or Beer battered with our homemade tartare sauce
$45 half
/
$85 doz
$26
PAN-FRIED DUMPLINGS
Vegetable filling, sesame soy ponzu, crisp scallions, cashew nut, chilli, coriander oil (dfi, vegan, n)
$26
$26
PULLED BEEF CROQUETTES
Kiwi onion dip, chipotle aioli
$26
$23
PERI PERI POPCORN CHICKEN
$23
Large 30cm homemade thin base. Gluten free pizza bases are available
PIZZAS
$24
MARGHERITA PIZZA
buffalo mozzarella, sliced tomato, fresh basil (v)
$24
$26
MEAT LOVERS PIZZA
salami, bacon, chicken, sriracha mayo
$26
$26
CHICKEN & PINEAPPLE PIZZA
chicken, pineapple, spring onion, BBQ sauce
$26
$26
SEAFOOD PIZZA
prawns, squid, clams, red onion
$26
PLATTERS
$54
RIVERSIDE PLATTER
Onion rings, beef croquettes, peri peri chicken bites, garlic ciabatta, mixed olives, aioli, house smoked BBQ sauce - share between four
$54
$28 for 2ppl
/
$54 for 4ppl
CHORIZO PLATTER
Pita bread, pickled vege, gherkins, hot mustard, sriracha mayo
$28 for 2ppl
/
$54 for 4ppl
FAVOURITES
$39
OUR FAMOUS RIV'S RIBS
Smokey BBQ pork ribs, beer battered fries, green salad (dfi)
$39
$43
NZ SCOTCH FILLET
Beer battered fries, green salad, jus
$43
$32
BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS
Lemon, our own tartare, beer battered fries and green salad (dfi)
$32
$27
CAESAR SALAD
Baby cos, boiled egg, crispy bacon, homemade croutons, anchovies, parmesan, Riv Caesar dressing
$27
$28
ROASTED PUMPKIN SALAD
Bitter leaves, pickled shallots, miso vinaigrette, feta mousse, hemp seed and walnut granola (vegan on request, gfi)
$28
BURGERS
$32
BEEF BURGER
180g beef pattie, toasted sesame bun, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, garlic aioli, our own relish, crisp lettuce, beer battered fries
$32
$28
VEGE BURGER
Peri Peri spiced tofu, vegan aioli, Swiss cheese, lettuce, toasted sesame bun & beer battered fries (v)
$28
$32
PERI PERI CHILLI CHICKEN BURGER
Melted Swiss cheese, garlic aioli, crispy bacon, lettuce, toasted sesame bun, beer battered fries
$32