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V – suitable for vegetarians / GF – Gluten free /
GFA – can be altered to for gluten free option
BAR SNACKS AND PRE-STARTERS
MARINATED OLIVES (gf & vg) 2.95
BASKET OF BREAD (v) 2.95
GARLIC BREAD (v) 2.95
SPICED NUTS (gf & vg) 2.95
PORK CRACKLING & APPLE SAUCE (gf) 3.95
CHEESY GARLIC BREAD (v) 3.50
STARTERS
SEASONAL SOUP 4.95
Served with crusty bread (gfa)
POTTED CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT 6.95
With a apple and saffron chutney and warm sourdough (gfa)
SALT AND PEPPER SQUID 7.95
Paprika aioli and fresh lime
DEVILLED KIDNEYS 6.95
Sauté mushrooms and toast (gfa)
GRILLED GOATS CHEESE MEDALION 5.95
Heritage beetroot and rustic croute (gfa) (v)
MINI BAKED CAMEMBERT 8.95
Rosemary and garlic, served with toast and apple chutney (gfa)(v)
CHARGRILLED TIGER PRAWNS 7.95
Thai salad of grapefruit and cashew salad (gf)
SHARING PLATTERS
VEGETARIAN PLATTER (v) 14.95
Mini baked camembert, grilled pasteurised goats cheese, Polenta chips, romesco sauce, panko aubergine, Thai cashew and grapefruit salad and warm sourdough
FISH PLATTER 14.95
Salt and pepper squid, tempura cod and tartare, oak smoked salmon, grilled tiger prawns, fresh lemon and warm sourdough
1/2 A DOZEN NATURAL MALDON OYSTERS 10.95
Served on crushed ice with shallot viniger, lemon and Tabasco
THE OYSTER (SMACK’S) TASTING PLATE 18.95
A dozen local Maldon oysters 3 ways – 4 x Kilpatrick, 4 x natural with shallot vinegar, 4 x beer battered with tartare
individual oysters 1.95 each
MAINS
AUBERGINE KATSU CURRY 13.95
Panko breaded aubergine, steamed basmati rice and pickled ginger (vg)
THE OYSTER SMACK CONFIT BELLY OF PORK 14.95
Apple puree and crispy crackling, creamed Maris piper, red wine jus and mixed vegetables(gfa)
CHORIZO CHICKEN 13.95
With polenta chips, Romesco sauce and rocket
CURRIED MUTTON ‘POT’ PIE 13.95
Creamed potatoes, mixed vegetables and nigella seeds
FRESH FISH
BEER BATTERED HADDOCK 11.95
With homecut chips, blitzed peas and house tartare sauce
PAN FRIED SEABASS 16.95
With crab croquettes, spiced cauliflower and curries buerre blanc
HADDOCK AND LEEK GRATIN 12.95
Creamed Maris piper and buttered peas
DAILY FISH SPECIALS ARE AVAILABLE – PLEASE ENQUIRE
FROM THE GRILL
10oz RUMP 17.95
8oz SIRLOIN 19.95
All steaks are 28 days aged, served with Portobello mushroom, slow roasted tomatoes and hand cut chips with garlic butter or peppercorn sauce
HANDMADE ANGUS BEEF BURGER 12.95
Melted mature cheddar, red onion, house burger sauce, lettuce and tomato in a brioche bun served with french fries (add onion rings 1.50) (add pulled pork 2.00)
SMOKED TOFU BURGER 11.95
Melted mature cheddar, crispy shallots, house burger sauce, lettuce and tomato in a vegan brioche bun with sweet potato fries (v) (add onion rings 1.50)
SUBSTITUTES
Please let the staff know if you would like the below garnish substituted on your main meal :
FRENCH FRIES (v) +1,00
HOME CUT CHIPS (v) +1.00
SWEET POTATO CHIPS (v) +1.50
HOME MADE POLENTA CHIPS (v) +2.00
SIDES
MIXED LEAF SALAD (gf & v) 2.95
VEGETABLE SELECTION (gf & v) 2.95
GARLIC MUSHROOMS (gf & v) 2.95
HOMECUT CHIPS or FRENCH FRIES 2.95
ONION RINGS (v) 2.95
GF – Gluten free / GFA – can be altered to for gluten free optionThe Oyster Smack Inn prides itself on fresh food prepared to order, we apologise if there is a short wait during busy times. Please let the waiting staff know if there are any dietary requirements or allergies that we should be aware of when making your order. Every effort will be made to offer alternative options