Menu & Supper Nights

Warm, lingering suppers designed for unhurried conversation

At High Card Kitchen, every menu is curated for the rhythm of the evening – from first clink of glassware to the final candle flicker. Seasonal produce, shared plates and thoughtful pairings keep the table relaxed while conversation and card-table moments unfold.

Reserve a Table View Event Format Evening, adult-oriented social dining

Our menu changes with the markets and the mood of the season. Below is a snapshot of the style of food you can expect at High Card Kitchen – chef-inspired dishes built for sharing, generous mains that don’t rush you, and a gentle flow that mirrors the pace of a great card-led conversation.

Signature seasonal restaurant dishes plated for a supper club menu.

Supper Club Menu Highlights

Signature seasonal menu

Each evening, our team curates a short seasonal menu that feels both polished and welcoming. Expect familiar favourites lifted with thoughtful touches – crisp herbs, slow-cooked sauces, house pickles and quietly clever garnishes.

  • Heirloom tomato, burrata & olive crumb with basil oil
  • Charred sourdough with whipped smoked butter & sea salt
  • Roast chicken oysters with preserved lemon & tarragon
  • Candlelit salad of shaved fennel, orange & toasted almonds

Menus are indicative and evolve with the season and availability.

A selection of tasting plates arranged for sharing in the centre of a table.

Chef's Tasting Plates

Plates designed for sharing

Our tasting plates are crafted to be passed across the table, compared, discussed and enjoyed together. Each plate is portioned with sharing in mind, allowing the whole group to explore the menu without anyone feeling rushed.

  • Seared scallops with burnt citrus butter & chive oil
  • Crisp potato wafers with crème fraîche & trout roe
  • Slow-braised beef croquettes with mustard aioli
  • Grilled asparagus with lemon crumbs & almond miso

Perfect for groups and corporate suppers — ask about a shared tasting progression when you enquire via Contact Us.

Cocktails, wine glasses and mocktails arranged together as pairing options.

Star Pairings

Wine, cocktails & mocktails

Our drinks list is curated to match the flow of the evening — light, aromatic options to start; generous, food-friendly choices for the main course; and relaxed, after-dinner sips to bring the night gently to a close.

  • Seasonal spritzes with fresh citrus & herb infusions
  • Local Australian wines with a focus on small producers
  • Zero-proof cocktails built with house-made syrups & cordials
  • After-dinner pours and digestifs for linger-longer conversations

Pairings are offered as suggestions — our team is always happy to recommend alternatives.

A set menu card placed beside symbolic poker chips at a dining table.

Poker Night Table Menu

A menu tuned to the rhythm of card-led evenings

On poker-inspired evenings, we serve a considered set menu that fits neatly between relaxed card-table rounds. Courses are paced with the host so that no one needs to choose between a hot plate and a good hand of conversation.

  • Arrival grazing board for the table — charcuterie, cheeses, seasonal crudités
  • Shared warm entrée served between early card rounds
  • Choice of main course, plated and delivered in unhurried waves
  • Dessert or cheese to close, served as the evening winds down

Symbolic chips are used purely for light-hearted table play — they carry no monetary value.

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Seasonal mains, house favourites & thoughtful dietary care

Our kitchen leans on classic supper club comfort — rich, fragrant sauces; slow-cooked meats; generous vegetables and expressive grains. Every menu aims to offer something bright, something slow and something deeply satisfying.

We gladly cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary needs. Share your preferences when you enquire and our team will work with you to design a menu that suits your whole table, without anyone feeling like an afterthought.

Seasonal Mains & House Favourites

Plates that anchor the evening

  • Roasted chicken supreme with thyme jus, confit garlic & roast carrots
  • Crisp-skinned market fish with lemon beurre blanc & braised greens
  • Herb-crusted lamb shoulder with smoked eggplant & mint gremolata
  • Wild mushroom pappardelle with pecorino & black pepper crumb

All mains are served with a selection of shared seasonal sides for the table.

Vegetarian & Special Requests

Menus that welcome every guest

  • Charred cauliflower steak with almond romesco & crisp chickpeas (vegan, GF)
  • Pearl barley risotto with grilled zucchini, lemon & mint (vegetarian)
  • Roast pumpkin, sage & hazelnut salad with preserved lemon dressing (vegan, GF)
  • Gluten-free adaptations available for most dishes on request

Let us know any allergies or dietary preferences when you contact us so we can tailor the evening accordingly.

Discuss dietary needs

Dessert & Cheese Finale

A gentle close to the evening

We like our evenings to finish with a sense of ease. Our desserts and cheese boards are designed to be shared, picked at and paired with that last sip of something special while stories from the night are compared across the table.

  • Dark chocolate tart with espresso cream & candied cocoa nibs
  • Vanilla bean panna cotta with roasted stone fruit & almond crumb
  • Curated Australian cheese selection with seasonal accompaniments
  • House-baked biscuits and petite treats to share

Desserts and cheeses can be tailored for private and corporate suppers — just ask when planning your night.

Evening Atmosphere & Table Setting

Candlelight, conversation and subtle card details

From the moment you arrive, our dining room is set for a relaxed, grown-up night out. Candlelit tables, linen napkins, warm brass accents and polished glassware create a sense of occasion without feeling formal or stiff.

Subtle card-inspired touches — a small fan of cards by the centrepiece, symbolic chips resting by the water glasses — serve as conversation starters and gentle nods to the social card-table entertainment that threads through our evenings.

There are no monetary stakes attached to any element of the evening — just shared stories, thoughtful food and unhurried company.

Plan your ideal supper night

Whether you’re gathering friends for a poker-inspired supper, hosting a private celebration or planning a corporate evening, our team will tailor the menu and pacing to your group.

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