Clover & Candle Menu

Australian steakhouse flavour, card lounge energy.

Explore a contemporary menu crafted for long-table dinners, relaxed bar bites and sociable offline poker evenings in our card lounge and private card room.

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All card lounge experiences, poker tables and offline poker evenings at Clover & Candle use symbolic poker chips only and are hosted purely for friendly recreational card play, with no gambling, betting or real-money prizes.

Card Lounge Pairings

Shared plates, premium steaks and relaxed bites designed for sociable card evenings.

Menu Highlights

Dry-aged Australian steaks, ocean-fresh seafood, artisan burgers, desserts, and seasonal dishes curated for weekly poker nights and private card room bookings.

Menu overview

Crafted for slow dinners and spirited card evenings.

The Clover & Candle menu celebrates Australian steakhouse character with warm card lounge hospitality. Whether you are gathering for a long lunch, a private card room occasion or a weekly offline poker night with symbolic chips, every dish is designed for relaxed, communal enjoyment.

Signature Dishes

Chef-crafted Australian steakhouse classics

Our signature dishes showcase the heart of Clover & Candle: premium dry-aged Australian steaks, refined accompaniments and generous hospitality that flows naturally between the dining room and the card lounge.

Dry-aged ribeye on the bone

Fire-kissed on the grill, finished with smoked native pepper butter, roasted garlic and your choice of seasonal sides.
Charred grass-fed sirloin

Served medium-rare with charred broccolini, jus and a warm grain salad, ideal before an evening in the card room.
Oak-roasted lamb saddle

Herb-crusted lamb with slow-cooked shallots and a light jus, perfect for long-table dinners that lead into friendly social poker sessions.

Grill & Seafood Selection

From the grill to the ocean

A celebration of expertly grilled meats and ocean-fresh Australian seafood, thoughtfully plated to share among friends, colleagues and card lounge companions.

Wood-grilled seafood platter

Market fish, prawns and calamari with charred citrus, native herbs and house sauces, perfect for the centre of the table.
Smoked short rib

Slow-cooked beef short rib glazed on the grill, ideal for pairing with a glass of red before moving to the poker tables.
Grilled market fish

Lightly charred fillet with seasonal greens, olive oil mash and a bright herb dressing, suited to both dining room and lounge.

Artisan Burgers & Sides

Comfort, perfected

Our artisan burgers and sides bring a relaxed, generous spirit to both the restaurant and the card lounge, ideal for casual gatherings and lively card tables.

House brisket burger

Slow-braised brisket, smoked cheddar, pickled onion and oak mayo on a toasted milk bun.
Grilled mushroom & halloumi burger

A vegetarian favourite layered with herb pesto, crispy leaves and tomato relish.
Hand-cut triple-cooked chips

Served with smoked salt and house sauces, ideal for sharing between friendly card games.
Card room sharing sides

Crisp seasonal salads, roasted vegetables and warm breads sized for the table and designed to enjoy between hands at the poker tables.

Seasonal Menu Inspirations

Local produce, evolving stories

Our seasonal menu celebrates the best of Australian produce, shifting throughout the year to reflect the fields, ocean and orchards that inspire Clover & Candle.

Chef’s seasonal entrée

Rotating small plates crafted with local ingredients, perfect to open an evening in the card lounge or restaurant.
Seasonal vegetarian main

A composed dish centred around peak produce, thoughtfully paired with grains, nuts and bright dressings.
Harvest salad bowls

Vibrant bowls suited to lighter dining or shared among friends before an evening of social poker.

Signature Cocktails & Wine List

For toasts, table talk and card nights

Our bar team curates a list of signature cocktails, classic serves and a wine selection that highlights leading Australian regions, designed to move seamlessly from aperitif to nightcap around the poker tables.

Clover Old Fashioned

Our house twist on a classic, stirred low and slow, ideal for considered card play in the lounge.
Candlelight Spritz

Bright, sparkling and gently aromatic, designed for long afternoons that flow into friendly poker evenings.
Australian-focused wine list

From Margaret River to Barossa, our cellar showcases Australian winemakers whose styles complement charred steaks, seafood and shared plates.

Desserts & Sweets

A gentle finish to the evening

Round out your restaurant experience or card lounge session with house-made desserts that echo Clover & Candle’s warm, modern aesthetic.

Flourless chocolate torte

Rich, dark and balanced with crème fraîche and seasonal fruit.
Roasted stone fruit crumble

Oven-baked fruit with spiced crumble and vanilla bean custard, ideal to share after leisurely offline poker nights.
Petite dessert selection

Bite-sized sweets that can be enjoyed between friendly card games without interrupting the flow of the table.

Chef’s Recommendations

Weekly highlights for communal tables

Each week, our culinary team curates a selection of recommended dishes and pairings tailored to group dining, private card room reservations and relaxed offline poker evenings.

Sharing cuts for the table

Large-format steaks and roasts carved to share, ideal for corporate poker nights and special occasions.
Chef’s communal menu

A guided progression of courses, from grazing plates to mains and desserts, perfectly timed before you settle into the card lounge.
Seasonal chef’s highlight

A rotating dish that showcases our current inspiration, recommended to guests attending weekly social poker sessions.

Poker Night Bites

Bites made for the card lounge

Our poker night bites are crafted for easy sharing, minimal cutlery and maximum conversation, perfectly suited to friendly card games and relaxed poker evenings in the lounge.

Card lounge grazing board

Cured meats, cheeses, pickles and warm bread designed for the centre of the poker tables.
Handheld small plates

Skewers, sliders and bite-sized snacks that keep the focus on the cards while keeping everyone well fed.
Warm bar snacks

Crispy bites and savoury favourites sized for passing around the table between hands.

Private Dining Menus

Tailored menus for private card rooms & events

For corporate evenings, birthday celebrations and private poker nights, our team creates bespoke menus that complement the pace and style of your gathering.

Corporate poker evenings

Multi-course menus or abundant sharing feasts that work seamlessly with structured card room experiences and friendly competition.
Private card room celebrations

From intimate groups to full-room bookings, menus can be curated to match your theme, dietary needs and preferred style of recreational card play.
Exclusive venue hire

For whole-venue events, we collaborate with you on everything from canapés to late-evening bites around the symbolic poker chips.

Allergy & Dietary Notes

A welcoming, inclusive dining experience

Clover & Candle is committed to providing a comfortable and inclusive restaurant and card lounge environment for every guest.

Recreational offline poker & symbolic chips only

All Clover & Candle card lounge experiences, including offline poker nights, social card games, poker tables and private card room bookings, are hosted exclusively for recreational social entertainment. Only symbolic poker chips are used, with no gambling, betting, real-money play or prizes of any kind.

Australian steakhouse flavour, card lounge energy.

Offline poker & plated comfort

Chef-crafted Australian steakhouse classics

Dry-aged ribeye on the bone

Charred grass-fed sirloin

Oak-roasted lamb saddle

From the grill to the ocean

Wood-grilled seafood platter

Smoked short rib

Grilled market fish

Comfort, perfected

House brisket burger

Grilled mushroom & halloumi burger

Hand-cut triple-cooked chips

Card room sharing sides

Local produce, evolving stories

Chef’s seasonal entrée

Seasonal vegetarian main

Harvest salad bowls

For toasts, table talk and card nights

Clover Old Fashioned

Candlelight Spritz

Australian-focused wine list

A gentle finish to the evening

Flourless chocolate torte

Roasted stone fruit crumble

Petite dessert selection

Weekly highlights for communal tables

Sharing cuts for the table

Chef’s communal menu

Seasonal chef’s highlight

Bites made for the card lounge

Card lounge grazing board

Handheld small plates

Warm bar snacks

Tailored menus for private card rooms & events

Corporate poker evenings

Private card room celebrations

Exclusive venue hire

A welcoming, inclusive dining experience

Recreational offline poker & symbolic chips only