BELOW DECK
Perfect location with amazing views, Below Deck is a popular choice for any occasion.
Launched in August 2016 and located on the lower level of the Little Beach Marina, the Bar has been relaunched as Below Deck Cafe and Bar last August 2019. Enjoy delicious menus from noon and sunset. It also has an enticing drinks menu sure to quench a seaside thirst.
Food + Drink
Below Deck Menu | FOOD
Guests are invited to come and enjoy a fresh and inventive Below Deck menu.
We serve some of the best fresh, local produce and seafood that the Port Stephen region has to offer.
Tuesday to Thursday: Kitchen 12pm - 5.30pm, Bar 12pm - 6pm
Friday: Kitchen 12pm - 7pm, Bar 12pm - 8pm
Saturday: Kitchen 12pm - 8pm, Bar 12pm - 9pm
Sunday: Kitchen 12pm - 5pm, Bar 12pm - 5.30pm
Walk-in only, no bookings
Country of Origin: All our seafood is Australian.
TO START
Fresh NSW Rock Oysters, plates of 6 or 12 DF GF
Country of Origin, Australia
Naked with pepperberry vinaigrette, lemon GF DF 32/60
Tempura with nori, wakame & wasabi DF 34/62
Kilpatrick 34/62
Mixed Dozen, 4 of each 62
Mixed Half Dozen, 2 each 34
Toasted Sourdough(4) with olive oil & aged balsamic reduction 17 | DF GFA V VE
add hummus 6
Antipasto Plate, soft & hard cheeses, cured meats, pickles, crackers, dried fruit & nuts 58 | GFA
TAPAS/TO SHARE
Smokey Pumpkin & Parmesan Arancini(4), herb aioli 26 | V
Boathouse Signature Salt & Native Pepperberry Squid, lemon myrtle aioli 24 | GF DF
Panko Jalapeño Poppers, zesty cream cheese, chipotle aioli 26 | V
Southern Fried Chicken Tenders(4) baconaise 26 | GF
Soft Tacos(3) choice of pulled pork belly or battered dory, kale slaw, corn salsa, pickled chilli 28
Smokey Paprika Fries, herb aioli 15 | GF DF VE
Truffle & Parmesan Fries, herb aioli 17 | GF V
Boathouse Salad, mixed, leaves, tomato, cucumber, pickled onion, apple, candied walnuts, seeds, citrus dressing 16 | GF DF VE
Add grilled chicken tenders, grilled tofu 9
MEALS
Battered King Dory, chips, Boathouse salad, lemon myrtle aioli, lemon 38 | DF
Beef Burger, toasted Turkish roll, cheese, beetroot, tomato, lettuce, caramelised onion, bbq sauce, fries 32 | DFA
Wild Caught Australian Banana Prawns in creamy garlic sauce, coconut rice, crispy peanut shallots 42 | GF
Lamb Skewers, hummus, mint yogurt, Boathouse salad, flatbread 40 | GFA
Poke Bowl, udon noodles, kale slaw, cucumber, edamame, pickled chilli, shallots, sesame dressing with your choice of chicken tenders, pork belly or tofu 42 | DF GFA V
RUGRATS
Chicken Nuggets fries, tomato sauce - 6 Nuggets 19 | 10 Nuggets 22 | DF
Beef Bolognaise penne pasta, parmesan cheese 22 | DFA
SWEETS 21
Toasted Raspberry Pear Bread, blueberry compote, vanilla ice cream
Hummingbird Pudding, pineapple caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream
FOR YOUR POOCH 5
K9 Seafood Bites
Pupsy Kangaroo Chews
GF = Gluten Free GFA = Gluten Free Alternative DF= Dairy Free DFA= Dairy Free Alternative V = Vegetarian VE = Vegan VEA = Vegan Alternative
Below Deck Menu | DRINKS
We welcome you to come and try our very own Little Beach Lager while taking in the stunning view.
Below Deck overlooks the pristine waters in a hidden paradise tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Nelson Bay town.
Bottled Beer
Cascade Light | 9.5
Heineken Zero | 9.5
James Squire Pale Ale | 10.5
Crown Lager | 10.5
Peroni Nastro Azzurro Italy | 11.5
Asahi Super Dry Japan | 11.5
Corona Mexico | 11.5
Two Bays Co Pacific Ale (Gluten Free) | 12.5
4 Pines Pacific Ale (mid) | 12.5
4 Pines Stout | 12.5
Rekorderlig Strawberry & Lime | 12.5
Apple Thief Pink Lady Cider | 12.5
Stones Hard Ginger Beer | 12.5
From The Taps
Little Beach Boathouse Lager 4.2% | 10.5
Straight to the Point 2317 Mid Ale 3.5% | 11.5
Straight to the Point 2317 Pale Ale 5% | 12.5
RESTAURANT SPRITZ COLLECTION | ALL 18
Aperol Spritz Aperol, fresh orange & orange zest, maraschino cherry, cuvee & soda
Spring Harvest Spritz Lychee & Elderflower liqueurs, fresh lime, sugar syrup, pineapple juice, fresh berries & mint, cuvee & soda
Limoncello Spritz Limoncello, fresh lemon & lemon zest, cuvee & soda
Passionfruit Spritz Passionfruit liqueur, passionfruit pulp, fresh mint, cuvee & soda
VIRGIN SPRITZ OPTIONS | ALL 17
Lilly Pilly Pink Gin, Italian Spritz or Elderflower fresh mint & berries, Tread Softly NA Prosecco & soda
THE CAPTAINS FAVOURITES | ALL 22
Boathouse Margarita Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime & simple syrup (Additional options all $2 Chilli, 1800 Anejo Tequila or 1800 Coconut Tequila )
Whiskey or Amaretto Sour Lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white & Angostura bitters
Negroni Tanqueray Gin, Campari, Cinzano Rosso & dehydrated orange
Dry Martini Shaken or stirred, the Captain is not fussed! Tanqueray Gin or Greygoose Vodka, Dry Vermouth & green olives
Little Beach Iced Tea Vodka, Bacardi, Gin, Cointreau, Tequila, fresh lime, sugar syrup topped with coke or cranberry juice
BOATHOUSE FAVOURITES | ALL 21
Sex with the Captain Captain Morgans spiced rum, Amaretto, Peach Schnapps, orange and cranberry juice
Mojito Traditionally Cuban with white rum, sugar, mint, lime, and sparkling water with a lychee or passion fruit twist
Mai Tai Bacardi, Captain Morgans Spiced, Cointreau, lime juice, simple syrup, orgeat syrup, orange & pineapple juice
Pineapple Mint Caipirinha Brazilian Cachaca, simple syrup, pineapple & mint, soda
JDog Be Jammin' LTPD Pink Gin, ginger beer, fresh lemon juice, raspberry jam, Angostura bitters
NON ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS | ALL 20
Mojito, Amaretto or Whiskey Sour, Lilly Pilly Martini, Hibiscus Martini, Margarita
MOCKTAILS | ALL 16
Frosty Fruit Mixed juice, passionfruit, pineapple & fresh mint
Sea Monster Pineapple & apple juice, vanilla, fresh lime, raw sugar & mint
BOATHOUSE SPIRITS | ALL 11
by Lemon Tree Passage Distilling
Lemon Bite Gin
Pink Gin
Boathouse Vodka
Hibiscus Vodka
Black Marlin Whiskey
HOUSE SPIRITS | ALL 11
Grainshaker vodka, Bacardi rum, Bundaberg rum, Captain Morgans spiced, Beefeater gin, Canadian Club, Jim Beam, Jack Daniels, Dewars scotch, Jameson Irish, Southern Comfort, Cuervo Tequila
NON ALCOHOLIC SPIRITS | ALL 10
Manly Spirits Lilly Pilly Pink Gin, Lady Juniper Gin, Seadrift Wild Hibiscus Vodka, Lyres White Rum, Lyres Tequila, Southern Belle Bourbon
Glass | Bottle
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
Louis Roederer Collection 246 Champagne, France | B - 170
Abele 1757 Champagne, France | B - 120
Tyrrells Blanc de Blancs 2015, Hunter Valley | B - 90
LBBH Sparkling Cuvee, Hunter Valley | 13 | 57
Villa Sandi Prosecco 200ml, Italy | B - 17
Villa Sandi Prosecco 750ml, Italy | B - 67
Tread Softly Prosecco, Non Alcoholic | 13 | 57
ROSE
Keith Tulloch Rosé, Hunter Valley | 13 | 57
Maison Saint AIX Rosé, Provence France | B - 86
Madfish Pink Moscato, Margaret River WA | 12 | 52
Treat Softly Rosé, Non Alcoholic | 13 | 57
WHITE
Nick Spencer Pinot Gris, Hilltops NSW | 14 | 62
Keith Tulloch Semillon, Hunter Valley | 13 | 57
Tyrrells Belford Semillon 2019, Hunter Valley | B - 90
Gustave Lorentz Pinot Gris 2023, France | B - 86
Tyrrells Special Release Verdelho, Hunter Valley | 13 | 57
Kono Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough NZ | 12 | 52
Tomfoolery Riesling Eden Vale SA | 14 | 62
Bouchard Aine Chablis 2024, France | B - 88
Stonier Estate Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula VIC | 15 | 67
Silkman Estate 2023 Reserve Chardonnay, Hunter Valley | 18 | 90
Filo Pinot Grigio, Italy | 13 | 57
Tread Softly, Non Alcoholic Grigio | 13 | 57
RED
Kono Pinot Noir, Marlborough NZ | B - 72
LBBH Pinot Noir 2021, Hunter Valley | 13 | 57
D'Arenburg Custodian Grenache, McClaren Vale SA | B - 86
Poggio Anima Toscana Sangiovese, Italy | B - 57
LBBH Shiraz 2021 Vintage, Hunter Valley | 13 | 57
Keith Tulloch Kester Shiraz 2022, Hunter Valley | B - 90
Tyrrells Old Hillside Shiraz 2023, Hunter Valley | B - 90
Rosily Cartographer Cabernet Merlot Blend, Margaret River WA | B - 57
Rockbare Cabernet Sauvignon, Limestone Coast SA | 13 | 57
Howard Park Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River WA | B - 72
HOT DRINKS
Coffee by Giancarlo S/L | 4/5
Flat white
Cappuccino
Latte
Picolo
Macchiato
Mocha
Hot Choco
Espresso | 3.5
extra shot | 1
Add | .50c
Bon Soy
Oatmilk
Almond Milk
Decaf
Vanilla
Hazelnut
Caramel Syrup
Bondi Chai Latte | 4.5
Scurvy Chai Latte | 5.5
Loose Leaf Temple Tea | 5.00 (pot)
Green tea & jasmine
English breakfast
Peppermint
Earl grey
Chamomile
Lemongrass & ginger
COLD DRINKS
Wild One Organic Juice | 8.5
Apple, Orange, Banana Apple & Mango, Pineapple
Wild One Organic Iced Tea | 8.5
ask our friendly team for today’s flavours
Tea Gardens Kombucha | 8.5
Mango
Wild Berry
Ginger
Coconut & Lime
Soft Drinks | 8.5
Coke, Diet Coke, Coke No Sugar, Sprite, Fanta
Soda Water, Tonic, Ginger Ale
Lemon Lime & Bitters