A la Carte Menu

We bid you a very warm welcome.

It is so, we are here because you are here.
It will be our pleasure therefore to make your stay with us as enjoyable and as memorable as we know how. Our menu is created to offer you an interesting variety of flavours and textures. While at the same time, we have access to wonderful ingredients - particularly seafood - right here on our doorstep.
We aim to provided our guests with tasty honest cooking.
Each dish is prepared to order. We ask you for your indulgence as main courses will take at least 20 minutes to prepare.
Relax, enjoy the company, the wonderful views of the lagoon
and let us do our "Drydock" thing.
This is the "wettest dry dock" in knysna with the finest collection of rare and vintage wines selected by our panel of experts.
Finally, we ask you to remember, if you enjoyed your stay,
tell a friend, if not please tell us.

Hambe Kahle - 'till next time'.

Please Note: Menus and Prices are valid until end October 2010

Starters

CULTIVATED OYSTERS
½ Doz (when available). Fresh daily from the estuary to your table.

VENISON CARPACCIO
Thinly sliced fillet of venison, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, parmesan, marinated mushrooms and rocket.

CALAMARI
Dressed in a Salsa Verde – a taste explosion!

SOUP OF THE DAY
Deliciously prepared from the market's freshest ingredients. Ask your waitron for the chef's choice of the day.

SEAFOOD SOUP
A hearty soup of prawns, linefish, whole mussels, shrimps, white wine, sherry and tomatoes
make up this Drydock favourite.

WEST COAST MUSSELS
Fresh mussels from Saldhana Bay area in a cream, garlic, onion and white wine sauce.
(Available as a main course.)
 

Salads

French Salad
Only the freshest greens, topped with peppers, onions, carrots and cherry tomatoes.

Greek salad
Plump calamata olives and creamy feta on fresh garden greens with our homemade salad dressing.

THAI CHICKEN SALAD
Spicy flavours of the Orient emanate from delicately sauteéd juliennes of chicken breast on fresh salad greens. Garnished with coriander and sesame seeds. (Nuts included in recipe)

SEAFOOD SALAD
A medley of seafood including calamari, mussels, crabsticks, linefish and shrimps, with a tangy mustard vinaigrette on a bed of lettuce with cherry tomatoes, red pepper and a sprig of dill.

Seafood Specialities

FUSION FISH CURRY
A subtle but aromatic fusion of near and far east cuisine from which hints of coriander,
cumin and coconut milk eminate. Accompanied by a fresh sambals and homemade sultana chutney and minted yoghurt.

WEST COAST MUSSELS
Fresh mussels from Saldhana Bay area in a cream, garlic, onion and white wine sauce.

GRILLED HAKE
Line-caught off our coastline, grilled and served with lemon butter.

CATCH OF THE DAY
Brought in through the Knysna Heads daily and delivered to the Drydock. Served on a salsa of cucumber, coriander, fennel, mango, peppers and citrus. Accompanied with a mixed herb salad.

CALAMARI MAIN
Succulent calamari deep-fried to your taste “cajun” or “cool”.
Served with our homemade tartare sauce. (Can be served Salsa Verde style if preferred)

LINEFISH FONTANA
A dish to tempt your palate. Grilled linefish layered with aubergine, avocado pear, rocket, orange segments and smoked salmon trout. Drizzled with balsamic vinegar and a
creamy lemon and saffron coulis.

Our fish is bought daily and filleted on site. We take care to ensure that all the bones are removed, however it is possible that you may occasionally find a bone.

Prawns, Crayfish & Seafood Platters

Drydock prawns
18 Delicious prawns grilled and drizzled with olive oil and fresh lemon juice, served with savoury rice and your choice of garlic butter, lemon butter or peri-peri.

QUEEN BLACK TIGER PRAWNS
8 prawns grilled and served with lemon butter, garlic butter and Mannie's Muti.

LARGE BLACK TIGER
5 prawns grilled and served with lemon butter, garlic butter and Mannie's Muti.

DRYDOCK SEAFOOD PLATTER
Calamari, mussels, linefish and Drydock prawns served with savoury rice and a trio of sauces.

Our fish is bought daily and filleted on site. We take care to ensure that all the bones are removed, however it is possible that you may occasionally find a bone.

Pasta and deliciously different vegetarian

Spinach, Leek, Brie and Butternut Roulade
Alternate layers of butternut, aubergine, sundried tomato, spinach, leeks and brie make up this delightful roulade. Topped with a basil and pinenut napoletana sauce and a sprinkling of melted parmesan cheese.

Meat

GOURMET BURGER
Lean beef, onions, parsley, coriander, Mrs Ball's chutney and egg make up this delicious patty. Topped with Smoked Streaky bacon, avocado, Emmental cheese, crisp leaves, tomato and the chef's sauce of the day complete this decadent Drydock experience.

SMOKED PORK RIBS
Smoked pork ribs , served with chips and a peasant style Greek salad

THAI BEEF STIRFRY
Spicy flavours of Thailand. A beef and linguine pasta curry combined with coconut milk, lemon grass and green curry paste. (Available with chicken or as vegetarian if preferred)

BEEF FILLET
Prime fillet of beef, grilled to your liking. Served with chips, savoury rice or rosemary potatoes.

BEEF SIRLOIN
Served with chips, savoury rice or rosemary potatoes.

FILLET OF VENISON
Fillet of Venison served with deep fried sweet potato; and a chocolate and red wine sauce. (Recommended medium rare).

LAMB CURRY
Cape Malay in our interpretation served with fresh sambals, minted yoghurt, homemade sultana chutney and savoury rice.

Each and every plate of food is prepared to order. Enjoy the quay-side ambience and perhaps the next glass of wine. It is likely that your main course will take at least 20 minutes to prepare.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRÈME BRÛLÉE
Delightful! Cold baked custard infused with white chocolate topped with caramelised sugar. I LOVE CHOCOLATE!!

NACHTMUSIK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE IN BRANDY SNAP BASKET
Rich chocolate mousse in a homemade, crisp brandy snap basket accompanied by berry coulis.

MALVA PUDDING
Sweet and sticky warmed sponge cake drenched in a toffee fudge sauce.

CHEESE BOARD/ PLATE
Accompanied by a tot of Allesverloren Port, preserved figs, fresh grapes, pickled onions and preserved Kumquats. This is a truly South African indulgence. (Serves two)

APPLE STRUDEL
Warm golden delicious apples, poached with raisins for a remarkable apple infusion.

TRIO OF ICE CREAM
Rich and creamy ice cream served with chocolate sauce.

DEEP FRIED CHOCOLATE SPRING ROLLS
If you love chocolate...this is made for you!

COFFEE
Coffee
Cappuccino
Café Latté
Espresso

Special Coffees and Dom Pedro's

Dessert Wines & Cognacs

XO PATRON
This extraordinary blend of ultra premium tequila and the natural essence of the finest coffee is perfect way to start or end an evening.

ALLESVERLOREN PORT
Delicious rich dark prune and mocha.

KWV MUSCADEL 1975
Nutty, brandy-soaked raisins with a long sweet/savoury finish.

Please ask your waiter for a selection of Liqueurs and Ports.
Drydock uses only Illy Coffee.

Each and every plate of food is prepared to order.
It is likely that your main course will take
at least 20 minutes to prepare.
Enjoy the quayside ambience and perhaps
the next glass of wine.