Orlando Country Café & Bar sits within a rural-edge destination that combines eating with a driving range, nine-hole golf course, event spaces and a homeware store. It is open to the public seven days, so a meal does not depend on playing golf or attending a function. Diners can take a table in the cafe, while range users have the unusual option of ordering food for delivery to their bay.
The daytime menu gives brunch a playful streak. Its eggs Benedict variation layers familiar breakfast ingredients, Biscoff and banana turn French toast into the sweet option, and creamy mushrooms on toast keep things savoury without meat. A keto bowl offers another direction, while pumpkin soup brings a simpler seasonal-style lunch. Together these plates make the cafe useful for both a leisurely morning and a purposeful midday stop.
Lunch moves into more globally influenced comfort food. Chicken katsu curry arrives as a full meal, roast kumara and halloumi form the core of a substantial salad, and a chicken-and-bacon burger covers the classic cafe appetite. Vegetarian and gluten-free choices are marked across the offering, giving mixed groups room to choose rather than requiring everyone to settle on the same kind of meal.
Later in the day, the range menu is made for hands-on sharing: a bunker board, four-cheese garlic bread, beef-cheek lasagne stackers, brisket tacos, loaded hash sticks, wedges and cob loaf all suit a social table or golf bay. Mini doughnuts and a skillet cookie continue that generous mood into dessert. This transition from plated brunch to casual share food reflects the wider venue, where lunch, leisure and group occasions naturally overlap.
Address: 748 Rangitikei Line, RD 5, Palmerston North 4475, New Zealand
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Orlando Country Cafe & Bar Menu
Café Brunch / Lunch Menu
Available 10am to 2.30pm. Dietary codes: G = gluten free / GFO = gluten free option available; D = dairy free / DFO = dairy free option available; VG = vegetarian / VGO = vegetarian option available; V = vegan / VO = vegan option available. Please confirm with staff when ordering. Food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, nuts, dairy and glutens.
LAKEHOUSE BENE
Panko and parmesan crusted kumara and potato hash, wilted spinach, poached free range eggs, hollandaise. (VG, GFO, DFO)
BISCOFF AND BANANA FRENCH TOAST
Thick-cut brioche, biscoff sauce, biscoff crumb, brûléed banana, whipped vanilla cream. (VG)
MUSHROOMS ON TOAST
Sautéed mushrooms, toasted Breadworks sourdough, whipped lemon ricotta, free range poached egg, dukkah, parmesan crisp. (VG, GFO)
KETO BOWL
Cheese kransky, streaky bacon, mushroom, broccolini, grilled halloumi, salsa fresca, peri peri hollandaise, poached free range eggs. (GFO)
ROAST PUMPKIN SOUP
Lightly spiced pumpkin soup, coconut cream, dukkah, sourdough cheese toastie. (VG, GFO, DFO)
CHICKEN KATSU CURRY
Panko crusted chicken breast, Japanese curry broth, udon noodles, broccolini, pickled red cabbage, soft boiled egg.
ROAST KUMARA & HALLOUMI SALAD
Roast kumara, fried halloumi, mixed leaves, pickled red onion, orange, candied walnuts, honey mustard dressing. (DFO)
CHICKEN & BACON BURGER
Hot honey glazed fried chicken, streaky bacon, Orlando burger sauce, rocket, pickles, cheese sauce, brioche bun served with hash sticks, tomato chutney.
Dine On The Range Sharing Platter Menu
Designed to share during your group driving range sessions. Available 10am to 4.15pm. Multiple platter orders are served to your bay as they are ready. Dietary codes: G = gluten free / GFO = gluten free option available; D = dairy free / DFO = dairy free option available; VG = vegetarian / VGO = vegetarian option available; V = vegan / VO = vegan option available.
THE BUNKER BOARD
Fried chicken, grilled NZ salmon, lasagne stackers, fried halloumi, hash sticks, candied walnuts, cheesy garlic bread, salami, cheese & crackers, olives, pickles, hummus, relish.
FOUR CHEESE GARLIC BREAD
Toasted foccacia, garlic herb butter, mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, whipped ricotta, hot honey. (VG, GFO)
BEEF CHEEK LASAGNE STACKERS
4 x panko crumbed lasagne, slow-cooked beef cheek with mozzarella filling, tomato & basil sauce, parmesan.
LOADED HASH STICKS
Hash sticks loaded with slow cooked brisket, cheese sauce, salsa fresca, mayonnaise.
FRIED CHICKEN
Crispy chicken tenders, mild peri peri sauce, mayonnaise, pickles.
BBQ MEATBALL MELT
Toasted focaccia, BBQ sauce, meatballs, salami, streaky bacon, roasted capsicum, red onion, cheddar. (GFO, DFO)
CRANBERRY CHICKEN MELT
Toasted focaccia, marinated chicken, brie, cheddar, cranberry sauce. (GFO)
BEEF BRISKET TACOS
3x slow cooked beef brisket tacos, Orlando burger sauce, pickles, cheese sauce, rocket, salsa fresca, crispy onions. (DFO)
LOADED WEDGES
Bacon, melted cheese, sour cream, sweet chilli. (DFO, VGO)
HASH STICKS
Chunky hash sticks, chicken salt, tomato chutney. (VG, DFO, GFO)
KIWI COB LOAF
Warm cob loaf filled with Kiwi onion dip, served with toasted sourdough croutons.
MUSHROOM & HALLOUMI MELT
Toasted focaccia, garlic mushrooms, halloumi, whipped ricotta, spinach, mozzarella, red onion, hot honey. (GFO)
Sweet Treats
CINNAMON S’MORES MINI DOUGHNUTS
Mini cinnamon sugar coated doughnuts, chocolate sauce, biscuit crumb, toasted marshmallows. (VG)
HOT SKILLET COOKIE
Great for sharing. Please allow 30 minutes cooking time. Warm double chocolate skillet cookie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce. (VG)
Range Session Pre-order Platters
Add any of the following to the above platter menu when booking a driving range session online, must be pre ordered (minimum 2 days in advance – you will receive an order form with your range booking receipt).
THE ORLANDO ROAST LAMB PLATTER
Build your own lamb tacos with 750g of tender slow-cooked lamb shoulder glazed in sticky pomegranate sauce, served with 10 warm soft tacos. Accompanied by tortilla crisps, pickled red onions, charred corn and cabbage slaw, salsa fresca, garlic herb yoghurt.
THE ORLANDO MEAT BOARD
A premium feast built for sharing, featuring tender lamb rump, O.P rib steak, slow cooked beef brisket, Orlando fried chicken, crispy twice cooked pork belly and house made lamb koftas. Served with triple cooked parmesan salted chips, charred corn and cabbage slaw, warm house made flatbreads, smoky BBQ sauce and garlic and herb yoghurt.
BIRDIE BOARD
A loaded chicken feast stacked with hot honey glazed chicken tenders, maple garlic butter wings, smoky BBQ chicken wings and crispy golden popcorn chicken. Served alongside seasoned waffle fries, warm pull-apart cream cheese garlic brioche, pickle spears, cool ranch dip and smoky BBQ sauce.
ORLANDO SLIDER BOARD
12 mini sliders – pick one of the below fillings for $90.00 OR 12 mixed mini sliders with a selection of four of each of the below fillings for $99.00. Fillings: Mini sliders filled with Orlando fried chicken, hot honey, lettuce, pickles, Orlando burger sauce; Mini sliders filled with an Angus Pure beef patty, cheese sauce, lettuce, pickles, Orlando burger sauce; Mini sliders filled with twice cooked pork belly, hoisin glaze, lettuce, pickles, caramelised apple sauce.
VEGAN ANTIPASTO PLATTER
A vibrant vegan style sharing platter for up to three, featuring crispy falafel bites, hash sticks, olives, sundried tomatoes, grapes, crackers, toasted flatbreads, a mix of nuts and dried fruit and fresh vegetable sticks. (VG, GFO, V, DFO)
ORLANDO CELEBRATION SWEETS PLATTER
A delightful assortment of bite-sized sweet treats, slices, and desserts, thoughtfully curated by our chef. Served with a candle to add a special touch for simple celebrations—perfect for up to 5 guests.
Under 8 Years & Toddler Menu
Dietary codes: G = gluten free / GFO = gluten free option available; D = dairy free / DFO = dairy free option available; VG = vegetarian / VGO = vegetarian option available; V = vegan / VO = vegan option available.
KIDS LASAGNE
Panko crumbed lasagne stacker with hash sticks, tomato sauce and salad.
KIDS CHEESE TOASTIE
Sourdough cheese toastie with hash sticks, tomato sauce and salad.
KIDS FRIED CHICKEN
Crispy chicken tenders with hash sticks, tomato sauce and salad.
KIDS HOTCAKES
Three fluffy hotcakes, maple syrup, chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream. (VG)
KIDS BACON AND EGG
Sourdough toast, streaky bacon, fried egg, hashsticks and tomato sauce. (GFO)
Lunch Menu 1 (Set Menu)
Set menu. Minimum 15 guests | maximum 40 guests. For 16 guests or less please refer to our café style menu. Price $52.90pp.
Garlic and herb bread topped w/ three cheeses
served prior to main
Roasted chicken thigh in a yellow coconut mango sauce
with green beans, spinach, fragrant rice, garlic yoghurt and warmed focaccia
Roast vegetable salad
w/ baby spinach and a basil and ginger dressing
Individual pavlova
served w/ whipped cream, kiwifruit and a passionfruit lemon sauce
Filter coffee & tea
Served with
Banquet Lunch Menu
Banquet/casual sharing platter style dining. Minimum 15 guests. Price $64.90pp. Banquet menus are not ideal for dietary requirements as separate plating would have to be ordered in advance at an additional charge.
Garlic & herb bread topped w/ three cheeses
will be passed prior to main
Medium rare premium beef ribeye
w/ garlic, mustard & herb seasoning, served w/ rosemary jus GF DF
Apricot and mustard glazed ham
served with cranberry GF DF
Mango chicken on wholegrain rice
topped w/ toasted coconut & almonds GF DF
Gourmet potatoes in garlic & herb butter
GF
Leafy salad greens, kumara crisps & balsamic dressing
DF
Pesto pasta salad
w/ red onion & sundried tomatoes
Filter coffee & tea served w/ something sweet
Something Sweet
Functions Menu 1
Individually plated and served semi set style to guests. This is also available as a lunch menu. Price $86.90pp.
Medium rare premium beef eye fillet
served on creamy potato mash, roasted baby carrots, pea puree & a rosemary jus
Marinated chicken tenderloins
served with a sundried tomato, spinach and parmesan sauce
Leafy salad greens, kumara crisps & balsamic dressing
Whitakers 50% dark chocolate torte
milk chocolate mousse, freeze dried raspberries
Sticky date pudding
butterscotch sauce, whipped cream
Mixed berry and vanilla cheesecake
Functions Menu 2
Banquet/casual sharing platter style dining. Minimum 15 guests. Price $94.90pp. Banquet menus are not ideal for dietary requirements as separate plating would have to be ordered in advance at an additional charge.
Garlic and herb bread topped w/ three cheeses
will be passed prior to main
Medium rare ribeye beef
served with béarnaise sauce and mini Yorkshire puddings
Twice cooked pork belly roulade
with apple sauce and crispy crackling GF DF
6 hour braised lamb shoulder
glazed with mint sauce, served with whipped feta and caramelised red onions GF
Medley of roasted vegetables
with young spinach leaves, dukkah and herb vinaigrette GF DF
Rosemary and duck fat roasted potatoes
DF
Seasonal greens
topped with sesame mayo and crispy shallots GF
Whittakers 50% dark chocolate torte
milk chocolate mousse, chocolate soil, raspberry gel and freeze dried raspberries
Individual pavlova
served with whipped cream, mango compote, passionfruit sauce and toasted coconut
Classic apple shortcake
served w/ whipped cream, macadamia praline & baileys caramel sauce
Functions Menu 3
Set menu. Individually plated and served semi set style to guests. Price $127.50pp.
A selection of hot & cold canapés
are passed to guests
Hot smoked New Zealand King salmon
w/ a pea & mint puree and an orange & fennel salad
Pork Belly roulade
caramelized apple, cauliflower puree, pickled apple slaw, crispy crackling
Premium lamb rump
served with dauphinoise potatoes, cauliflower and bechamel croquette, spiced carrot puree, seasonal greens & a rosemary jus
Oven baked south island salmon fillet
served with a lemon and chive butter
Premium New Zealand rack of lamb
topped w/ mint pesto
Roast beetroot salad
quinoa, feta, orange, baby spinach, candied walnuts
Whittakers 50% dark chocolate torte
milk chocolate mousse, chocolate soil, raspberry gel and freeze dried raspberries
Individual Pavlova
served with whipped cream, mango compote, passionfruit sauce and toasted coconut
Sticky date pudding
served with a salted butterscotch sauce, vanilla whipped cream and a brandy snap
Desserts Menu
The following plated desserts are samples only and can be added in conjunction to any of the above menus (in lieu of something sweet). Desserts are plated and offered to your guests to choose from. Please select two or three of the following desserts for your guests. Please enquire re pricing.
Classic Apple Shortcake
Served w/ whipped cream, macadamia praline & baileys caramel sauce
Ambrosia
A light luscious dessert combining raspberries, meringue, marshmallows, chocolate, vanilla cream & yoghurt
Vanilla Cheesecake
served w/ a berry couli, whipped cream & white chocolate soil
Whittakers 50% dark Chocolate Torte
w/ milk chocolate mousse, chocolate soil, raspberry gel and freeze dried raspberries
Individual Pavlova
served with whipped cream, mango compote, passionfruit sauce and toasted coconut
Sticky Date Pudding
served with a salted butterscotch sauce, vanilla whipped cream and a brandy snap
Entrée Menu
available in conjunction with a selected menu. Please enquire re pricing.
Pulled Pork Croquettes
Served w/ roasted cherry tomatoes, corn salsa & a honey mustard vinaigrette
Salt & Pepper Calamari
Served w/ saffron aioli & a tomato and chilli salsa
Roast Pumpkin, Spinach & Feta Arancini
Served w/ pesto
Whole Roasted Pumpkin Soup
Served w/ fresh herbs, coconut cream & toasted ciabatta
Smoked New Zealand King Salmon
Served w/ a pea & mint puree & an orange & fennel salad
Pork Belly
Served on carrot puree w/ caramalised apple, carrot & apple salad & crispy crackling
Lamb Cutlets
Served w/ mint pesto & herb crumb
Extras Menu
Served to your guests tables and available in conjunction with a selected menu. Please enquire re pricing.
Rosemary & duck fat potatoes
Risoni, spinach, sundried tomato, feta & roasted pumpkin salad
w/ mustard viniagrette
Pesto pasta salad
w/ red onion & cherry tomatoes
Roast vegetable salad
w/ basil & ginger dressing
Leafy green salad
w/ balsamic dressing
Raw Asian slaw
w/ chilli & lime dressing
Seasonal green beans, honey roasted carrots, garlic butter & toasted almonds
Kids Menu
Orlando mini slider
w/ a angus beef pattie, lettuce, melted cheese, tomato sauce and crispy hash sticks
Ice cream sundae
w/ chocolate sauce, marshmallows & sprinkles
Lesser portion of chosen main menu
Lesser portion of chosen dessert
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