Café Cru Restaurant in Great Yarmouth

Our philosophy is simple:
don't fuss with the food, let the quality shine through.

We want you to have a great time at Café Cru. The atmosphere is relaxed and intimate, our food makes the most of local produce and seasonal ingredients. We cook exquisite fish and melt-in-your-mouth meat, as well as imaginative vegan and vegetarian dishes. Our talented chefs mix textures and flavours to produce a tastebud tantalising menu that we think you'll love. And we always have a range of timeless Imperial Classics on offer. Our carefully curated wine list has been hand-picked by former hotel proprietor and sommelier, Nick. Ask us if you need a recommendation.

Café Cru Restaurant is open for dinner from Monday to Saturday and for lunch on Sunday. Please book your table on 01493 842000.

And now ... let us tempt you with our delicious menu

Starters

The Main Event

Main Courses

Roasted Fillet of Loch Duart Salmon (GF) £20.50
Hot honey and chilli dressing, rice noodle and vegetable stir fry

Pan Fried Fillet of Atlantic Cod With Chorizo Crumb (GF) £22.50
Red pepper coulis, warm heritage tomatoes, sweet and sour chargrilled aubergine, crispy capers, smoked paprika parmentiers

Roasted Veal Loin (GF) £26.00
Carrot, peas and broad beans, beef cheek bon-bon, veal jus

Pan Fried Lambs Liver £16.95
Roasted shallot, crispy bacon, on the vine tomatoes, port and sherry vinegar gravy, new boiled potatoes, ale battered onion rings

Oven Roasted Chicken Breast (GF) £19.00
Garlic infused mashed potatoes, carrot purée and roasted, buttered leeks, chicken crumb, wild mushroom and cream sauce

Cauliflower, Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Dhal (V, VG, ask for GF)
Onion bhajis, grilled flatbread, micro herbs

Steaks

All our beef is farmed in Scotland and matured to the highest standard for 28 days giving the meat a mouth-watering taste once cooked on our chargrill, to your liking. Steaks are served with sautéed mushrooms, on the vine tomatoes, onion rings & a choice of potatoes (ask for GF).

8oz Char-grilled Fillet Steak £38.50
Peppered - £42.95
10oz Char-girlled Ribeye Steak £34.25
Peppered - £39.00

Add a sauce for £3.95 extra
Garlic Butter or Peppercorn

Cru Classics

Deep Fried Fillet of Scottish Haddock £18.50
Crispy ale batter, chips, minted mushy peas, malt vinegar jam, tartare sauce and lemon

Imperial Beef Burger (ask for GF) £16.95
A 6oz beef patty served with toasted brioche bun, gem lettuce, gherkin, mayonnaise, tomato red onion, coleslaw, & chips
Add cheddar cheese £2.95 ~ Add bacon £2.95 ~ Add onion rings £2.95

Lasagne £18.50
Beef ragu layered between bechamel sauce and pasta, finished with cheese and served with a tomato, onion, leaf and parmesan salad

Deep Fried Jumbo Scampi £20.50
Cooked in a crisp batter and served with salad garnish, lemon, pesto mayonnaise and chips
Add cheddar cheese £2.95 ~ Add bacon £2.95 ~ Add onion rings £2.95

Please inform us of any allergies or intolerances before you order. Unfortunately it is not possible to guarantee that any product is 100% free from any allergen due to the risk of cross contamination in our busy kitchens.

V: Vegetarian
VG: Vegan
GF: Gluten Free

Steaks & Sides

Desserts and Cheese

Sunday Lunch

Sunday Set Lunch Menu
served on The Terrace and in Café Cru Restaurant, Sundays 12noon to 3pm

On Sundays we serve our fabulous two-course and three-course Set Lunch Menu. With a menu that changes weekly, but always includes our legendary Roast Beef and Roast Pork, you’ll enjoy a wonderful selection of starters, mains and desserts from which you can choose two-courses for £26.50 per person or three-courses for £33.95 per person.

Book now by calling 01493 842000 or email reservations@imperialhotel.co.uk

Here’s a sample menu…

Starters

Parsnip & Apple Soup (V, GF, VG)
Finished with chives & herb oil

Chicken Liver Parfait
Textures of beetroot, toasted brioche

Panko Crusted Cod Cheeks (GF)
Dressed leaf, remoulade sauce

Chicken & Ham Pancake
Baked in cream & cheese

Hot Smoked Salmon Salad (GF)
Cucumber, beetroot, sweet mustard dressing, herb oil

Salt Baked Celeriac (GF, VG, V)
Celeriac & apple puree, textures of apple, toasted nut crumb, micro herb

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Mains

Deep Fried Fillet of Scottish Haddock
Cooked in crisp batter, served with chips, garden peas & tartare sauce

Imperial Fish Pie
Smoked haddock, Scottish salmon & cod bound in a parsley sauce with egg, topped with creamed potato, served with garden peas

Roast Loin of Suffolk Pork (ask for GF)
Crispy crackling, onion gravy, Norfolk adder apple sauce, served with a selection of fresh vegetables

Roast Sirloin of Beef (ask for GF)
Yorkshire pudding, horseradish sauce, duck fat roast potatoes, pan gravy & a selection of vegetables

Lamb Tagine
Lamb shoulder delicately spiced, cooked long & slow, served with saffron couscous

Hickory Smoked Garlic Wild Mushroom Stroganoff (VG, V, GF)
Basmati rice, mushroom powder, crispy mushrooms

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Desserts

Spotted Dick
Vanilla crème anglaise

Lemon Posset (GF, V)
Pear, cinnamon flapjack, spiced honey

Plum Clafoutis
Crème fraiche sorbet, sweet plum chutney, roasted pistachio, baby lemon balm

Warm Chocolate Brownie
Raspberry, crystallised hazelnuts, chocolate soil

Coconut Panna cotta (GF)
Blackberry textures, crystallised stem ginger

A Selection of Ice-Creams
3 scoops from our fine selection

Duo of Cheese (V, ask for GF)
Fruit, crackers, flavoured butter & celery

2 Courses £26.50
3 Courses £33.95

Please talk to us about any allergies, intolerances or other dietary requirements before making your order. Adaptations to many dishes are possible. Unfortunately, it is not possible to guarantee that any product is 100% free from any allergen due to the possible risk of cross contamination in our busy kitchens.

Imperial Classics - available in Café Cru

Opening Times

Dinner
Monday to Saturday: 5:30pm to 9pm
We ask that guests are seated by 8.45pm with last orders by 9pm please

Sunday Lunch is served on The Terrace or in Cafê Cru from 12noon to 3pm.

Please telephone 01493 842000 to book your table.

Café Cru Restaurant in Great Yarmouth

Our philosophy is simple:
don't fuss with the food, let the quality shine through.

And now ... let us tempt you with our delicious menu

While you wait

Cru Starters

Main Courses

Steaks

Cru Classics

Steak

Side Orders

Desserts and Cheese

Coffee with Mints

Starters

Mains

Desserts

Starters

Mains

Opening Times

Café Cru Restaurant in Great Yarmouth

Our philosophy is simple: don't fuss with the food, let the quality shine through.

And now ... let us tempt you with our delicious menu

While you wait

Cru Starters

Main Courses

Steaks

Cru Classics

Steak

Side Orders

Desserts and Cheese

Coffee with Mints

Starters

Mains

Desserts

Starters

Mains

Opening Times

Our philosophy is simple:
don't fuss with the food, let the quality shine through.