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 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
Whilst you wait
Marinated Italian Olives (V, VG, GF) £2.75
Cockle Popcorn £3.95
Chilli vinegar
Starters
Today's Freshly Made Soup (ask for V, VG, GF) £7.25
Served with French bread & croutons
Salt Cod Scotch Egg £7.95
Red pepper sauce, crisp chorizo
Flaked Hot Smoked Salmon (ask for GF) £8.50
Potato pavé, compressed cucumber, rye crumb, sour cream herb oil
Ham Hock Terrine (ask for GF) £7.50
Lardons of bacon, pea & toasted ciabatta
Duck Rillettes (GF) £7.75
Date purée, orange, spring onion & watercress salad
Textures of Leek & Potato (V, VG, GF) £7.50
Chargrilled baby leeks, sauté potatoes, leek coulis, potato crisp, sweet mustard dressing
Please talk to us about any allergies, intolerances or other dietary requirements before making your order. 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.
Mains
Parmesan Crusted Fillet of Scottish Salmon (GF) £15.95
Curry seasoned potatoes, wilted baby spinach, coconut cream chutney, lime emulsion
Poached Fillet of Cornish Hake (GF) £16.95
Textures of cauliflower, sauté potatoes, herbed butter sauce and chorizo oil
Roasted Duck Breast (ask for GF) £17.50
Duck leg croquette, sweet potato fondant & purée, pickled heritage carrot, five spice jus
Pancetta Wrapped Pork Fillet £16.50
Confit pork belly, pigs cheek bon-bon, sautéed leeks, carrot, caramelised bramley apple sauce, cider reduction
Breast of Norfolk Chicken (ask for GF) £15.50
Pearl barley with corn purée & braised chicken leg, roasted charred corn, tenderstem broccoli, jus
Spring Pea Risotto (V, VG, GF) £14.50
Pea purée, mint, chargrilled sugar snap peas
Steak
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. All steaks are served with field mushroom, grilled tomato, onion rings & chips (ask for GF).
8oz Chargrilled Fillet Steak £28.95 / Peppered £32.45
10oz Chargrilled Ribeye Steak £26.95 / Peppered £30.50
Side Orders
All sides are suitable for vegetarians and are priced at £3.75 per serving
Chips (ask for GF)
Buttered New Boiled Potatoes (GF, ask for VG)
Sautéed Potatoes
Roasted Cauliflower (VG, GF)
Tenderstem Broccoli (VG, GF)
Roast Heritage Carrots (VG, GF)
Garden Peas (VG, GF)
Dressed Leaf Salad (VG, GF)
Steak Garnish (roasted vine tomato, field mushroom, fried onion rings) (V)
Onion Rings (V)
Garlic Butter
Peppercorn Sauce
Sunday Roasts - may also be served on The Terrace
Served Sundays 12noon to 3pm
Imperial Roast Sirloin of Beef £13.50
Duck fat roasted potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, seasonal vegetables, horseradish sauce
Sunday Guest Roast
See our specials board for details - changes weekly
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.
Desserts and Cheese
Warm Honey Cake (V) £7.75
Poached saffron pear, pistachio crumble, apple sorbet, yoghurt
Delicately Spiced Rice Pudding (V, VG, GF) £7.75
Fruits & nuts
Maple Crème Caramel (V, VG, ask for GF) £7.75
Pineapple, brandy snap, pink peppercorn crumb, pineapple gel
Hot Chocolate Fondant (V) £7.75
Passionfruit curd, banana ice-cream, caramelised banana
Baked Vanilla Cheesecake (V) £7.75
Textures of rhubarb
Selection of Local Cheeses (ask for V, GF) £9.50
Served with flavoured butter, celery, grapes & biscuits
Please inform us of any allergies, intolerances or other dietary requirements before making your order. Our chefs are a talented crew, and if they can make a pudding to cater for your specific dietary requirements, they will do their best. 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.
Starters
Prawn Cocktail (ask for GF) £8.50
Gem lettuce, cherry tomato, cucumber, Marie Rose sauce, fresh lemon & brown bread
Chicken & Ham Pancake £7.95
Baked with cream & cheese
Mains
Deep Fried Fillet of Scottish Haddock £14.95
Cooked in crisp batter & served with chips, peas & tartar sauce
Imperial Fish Pie £15.50
Prime white fish, Scottish salmon, smoked haddock, boiled egg & fish velouté topped with creamed potato and served with peas
Thai Green Vegetable Curry (V, VG, GF) £14.95
Basmati rice, shaved coconut
Imperial Beef Burger (ask for V, VG, GF burgers) £14.00
Toasted brioche bun, gem lettuce, mayonnaise, tomato, red onion & chips
Add cheddar cheese (V, GF), grilled bacon (GF) or onions rings for £2.75 per item.
Desserts
Trio of Ice Cream (V, GF) or Sorbet (VG, GF) £5.75 for 3 scoops or £2.25 per scoop
Ask for today's flavours
Opening Times
Dinner
Monday to Saturday: 6pm 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.