Ever since I noticed Pomegrante’s Banquet menu, it’s been on my Wishlist to try.

It wasn’t perfect timing – I’d not long finished an amazing lunch – but I couldn’t let that deter me.

Having said that, it could have been a lacklustre appetite, the lack of good lighting, or my determination not to be too annoying to my friends, but I do have to apologise up front for the following severely sub-standard photos.

Please do use a little imagination and know that my pics don’t do justice to the quality or presentation of the dishes.

Our $62 per person banquet began with

Chilli, humus and eggplant dips with bread and assorted olives

Then came a selection of entrees…

FRITTERS Zucchini and fetta cheese fritters with garlic yoghurt dressing

CHARGRILLED FIELD MUSHROOM with rocket salad, tomato salsa and fetta cheese

CHARGRILLED QLD KING PRAWN Wrapped in thin pastry strings, served with tomato relish & tahini yoghurt

….and a variety of main dishes with a side salad

BABY HIROSHIMA KINGFISH with braised leeks and carrot

MILDLY SPICED CHICKEN BREAST sliced, served with Dijon lime mustard dressing

CHARGRILLED COWRA LAMB CUTLET

LEAF SALAD

Mix of radicchio, cos lettuce heart, roquette, goat fetta cheese,walnut & tomato slice, dressed with balsamic dressing

We finished with dessert which was my highlight of the meal – a delicious…

SEKERPARE Almond, Semolina pastry soaked with honey syrup, served with Tahini Helva & Cardomon icecream

But others at my table chose a la carte so I can show you more…

Entrees a la carte

PRAWN MUSAKKA served with chargrilled eggplant, tomato relish and tarama-salata
 $25

BALMAIN BUG-PAN sautéed ,braised baby fennel,lemon yoghurt &shitaki mushroom $30

Sardines with panko crust

 

Mains a la carte

Spatchcock, marinated with mild chilli paste and spices served with baby veg & cracked wheat pilaf
 $33

Chargrilled Cowra lamb cutlets, served with Saffron Cous Cous
 $33

Baby Hiromasa Kingfish with braised leeks and carrot and Dijon mustard dressing
 $33

WAGYU BEEF SIRLOIN with mash potato, exotic mushrooms, beef jus & truffle mushroom puree 
$36

Slow cooked lamb shoulder

MIXED NUT ICECREAM with cinnamon crunch and caramel sauce $14

Everyone enjoyed what they’d ordered.

But I think, as the standout for me were the seafood and fish dishes and the desserts, next time I’d skip the banquet (great value that it is) and order a la carte.

Lovely decor and excellent service.