Mouthwatering Menus

The chefs at Bates Restaurant work hard to create the sort of dishes that will delight our diners.
Made using the finest natural ingredients from all over the world and prepared freshly every day, our constantly-evolving menus feature world-class dishes and exceptional, no, outstanding, value.
"Chowder breathes reassurance. It steams consolation."
-Clementine Paddleford
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Early Bird
2 courses €19.95 3 courses €24.95
Available until 6.45pm
Starters
Soup of the day (v) (7)
Char-grilled sardines, lemon & sea salt (4)
Steamed mussels, shallots, white vine & black pepper (4)
Buffalo mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes & basil (v) (7)
Poached pears, crozier blue cheese, walnuts & honey dressing (v) (7.8)
Marinated chicken, rocket, parmesan shavings, balsamic & olive oil (7)
Fresh Pasta & Risotto
(Served as starter or main course)
Spaghetti & beef Bolognese (1.9.3)
Mixed wild mushrooms risotto (v) (7)
Arborio risotto, smoked haddock & chives (4.7)
Ricotta, spinach ravioli, sage & butter emulsion (v) (1.3.7)
Tagliatelle, smoked pancetta, peas & creamy sauce (1.3.7)
Potato gnocchi, tomato, basil & buffalo mozzarella (v) (1.3.7)
Main Courses
Char-grilled 10oz strip-loin steak & green peppercorn sauce €4.50 supplement (1. 7)
Roasted local venison sausages, potato & horseradish mash & red onion gravy (1)
Pan fried rainbow trout fillet, roasted mix vegetables & cooking juices (4.7)
Pan roasted free range chicken breast & porcini mushrooms sauce (1.7)
Pan fried fillets of Plaice, mixed leaves & lobster bisque sauce (1.2.4.7.9.10.14)
All above main courses served with free side of your choice
Free sides:Hand cut home made chips, potatoes & vegetables, mixed salad (10)
(v) Suitable for Vegetarian
Please advice us of any food allergies when ordering
*Download Desserts Menu in PDF format
Desserts
Vanilla crème brule €6.95
Crème caramel & lemon sorbet €6.95
Pannacotta & mix berry compote €6.95
Apple and cinnamon slice & vanilla ice cream €6.95
Warm chocolate pudding €7.95
Hazelnut ice cream (Please allow 15 minutes)
Cheese Board €9.95
Grapes & biscuits
Selection of ice creams & sorbets of the day €5.95
Selection of liqueur coffee’s €6.50
(Irish, Baileys, French, Calypso)
Sunday Lunch
2 courses €19.50 3 courses €24.50
Starters
Soup of the day (7.9)
Bates Seafood chowder (1.2.4.7.9.14)
Char-grilled sardines, lemon & sea salt (4.10)
Steamed mussels, shallots, white vine & black pepper (4.7.14)
Home made fish cakes (2) & spiced aioli (1.3.7.9.10)
Buffalo mozzarella, vine plum tomato, mixed leaves & basil (7.10)
Poached pears, crozier blue cheese, walnuts & honey dressing (7.8.10)
Marinated chicken, rocket, parmesan shavings, balsamic & olive oil (7.10)
Fresh Pasta & Risotto
(Served as starter or main course)
Spaghetti beef Bolognese (1.3.9)
Mixed wild mushrooms risotto (7.9)
Arborio risotto, smoked haddock & chives (4.7)
Ricotta, spinach ravioli, sage & butter emulsion (1.3.7)
Tagliatelle, smoked pancetta, peas & creamy sauce (1.3.7)
Potato gnocchi, tomato, basil & buffalo mozzarella (1.3.7)
Fusilli with chicken, broccoli, mushrooms & creamy sauce (1.3.7)
Main Courses
Char-grilled 10oz strip-loin steak & green peppercorn sauce (7) €4.50 supplement
Roasted venison sausages, potato & horseradish mash & red onion gravy (7.9)
Pan fried rainbow trout fillet, roasted mix vegetables & cooking juices (1.4.7)
Pan roasted free range chicken breast & porcini mushrooms sauce (1.7)
Slow cooked pork belly, champ & grain mustard sauce (1.7.9.10)
All above main courses served with free side of your choice
Free sides:Hand cut home made chips, potatoes & vegetables (7), mixed salad (10)
Please advise us of any food allergies when ordering
Children Menu €10.00
Glass of Ribena -Main – Side – Dessert
Main courses
Tagliatelle with beef Bolognese
Spaghettini with tomato and basil
Breaded chicken breast
Pan fried chicken strips with peas
Mini beef rib eye steak
Fish of the day
Plain pasta
Sides
Chips
Mashed potatoes
Vegetables
Mixed salad
Dessert
Selection of home made ice creams and sorbets (Please ask for available flavours)





