Friday, August 2, 2013

Island Diner - NEW Menu

“A change is as good as a holiday” … and that is what we are all about at the Island Diner, innovation, improvement and holidays!

NEW MENU will be launching on 10 August 2013

Island Diner is very pleased to introduce our new menu! The Menu at Island Diner, which has remained relatively constant since Jorge & Lloyd started up in 2007, has now received a complete makeover with tantalising new dishes, familiar favourites and some exciting new concepts for enjoying every meal at the Beacon Island.


Listening to our guests and clients, we have created “Signature Meals” – a selection of guest favourites which include such delights as Joe’s Samoosas, Clive’s butter curry chicken & Alisa’s butternut & beetroot salad to name a few. Our Signature Dishes also include new spuds with mouth-watering toppings and healthy roti wraps and salad. You will be spoiled for choice with our signature dishes!

A new item on the menu, of which we are most proud, is the “Mobelli Lotus Grill Fondue”! Social cooking at its best puts the fondue-grill fire on your own table and “ucook” a selection of kebabs, chicken, rump & veg for dipping in yummy sweet chilli, tahini and tzatziki sauces. The grill fondue allows you can relax with your mini-braai, taking in the sights while your food cooks gently on the table!

When on holiday, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether you want an early breakfast before heading out to the beach or a lazy, sunny brunch – Island Diner has extended our breakfast menu to include healthy options of freshly squeezed vegetable juice, “bowls of goodness” yoghurt, cereal or oats and scrumptious combinations served with fresh seasonal fruit. For those looking for a more decadent breakfast, Island Diner still offers our famous Breakfast Plates, freshly baked goodies, omelettes and the popular French Toast Stack. Variety is the spice of “holiday life” at the Beacon Isle!

Again, listening to our guests has prompted some exciting changes to the menu and that includes the introduction of “VVIP – Vegetarian Vegan Important People”!  Our menu now includes a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes including vegetarian tapas, cinnamon, apple & seed munch, a raw vegan cake selection and “O My Goodness” Vegan Snacks. There is truly something for everyone at Island Diner!

In addition to our vegan and vegetarian options, our Pizzas and Pastas are now available in Gluten Free versions. Plus, we have added a “build your own pizza and pasta” option, as we know everyone has a favourite pizza combo!  

Our lunch and dinner menu has been revamped to offer so many more choices which include Signature Salads: build your own or choose one of our winning combinations and a range of heart-warming soups. But don’t worry, you will still find your favourite burgers, chicken and fish dishes on the new menu.

Our Friday Night Chop-Chop Sushi special has proved very popular and ensured that Island Diner is known for producing some of the best sushi in Plett. Get a 4pc plate of sushi from R30 on Friday Nights in the Sea Lounge, while enjoying the music of our resident band. Or you can enjoy your California rolls, Hand rolls or Sushi Platter at any time.

For smaller appetites, our Diner Deals are going to be a huge hit – smaller portions and great prices will ensure that kids and adults enjoy a “bite” with all the flare and flavour of Island Diner meals. Diner Deals include smaller portions of pizza or pasta, calamari strips, burgers and more for a light meal.

We hope that you will enjoy sampling the new dishes on our menu, as the staff of Island Diner have all put a lot of thought into what you would like to see on the menu, what you will most enjoy during your visit and how your specific diet could be catered for.

Do you remember these friendly faces?
Jorge and Lloyd are always happy to welcome you home to the Beacon Island. Our front of house managers, Michelle, Presta, Teresa and David, will ensure that you are happy with your meals and entertained throughout. While Kelly keeps the kitchen running like clockwork. If you have visited the Sea Lounge, you will know Ephram – serving up the best cocktails with the best views!    

Island Diner – great meals, great deals, what a view! 



Monday, November 19, 2012

Resort Weekly Meal Planner

Restaurants and Service on offer at Island Diner - Beacon Island Lifestyle Resort. 
Great Meals - Great Deals - What a View! 


The Island Diner open daily from 07h30 until late overlooking the pool and lawns your best in café cooking
Indigo Bay seafood and grill open daily from 18h00 till late overlooking Robberg great specials and braai's on the deck
Coral Reef Organic restaurant open from 19h00 Thursday to Sunday intimate fine dining on the rocks - open only for bookings
Playa cocktail bar and sea lounge open daily from 11h00 until late
Pool Kiosk open from 09h00 to 17h00 in season - braai's weather permitting
Room service daily from 07h30 to 22h00 dial 17 for service and collection

NEW 

NO CORKAGE - NO CUTLERY OR CROCKERY HIRE CHARGE - 
NO ROOM SERVICE TRAY CHARGE

WELCOME HOME JORGE AND LLOYD

Sunday          The Fishing Boat Special R98                                             

18h00 to 22h00

Starters choice
Greek side salad
Soup of the day
Main course choice
Calamari fried or grilled served with chips, rice or vegetables
Fillet of linefish grilled served with chips, rice or vegetables
Eight grilled house prawns with chips, rice or vegetables

NEW

Beacon Isle Burger Deal                                                                                                               Two for only R65 

11h00 to 15h00                                                                                                                             Monday to Sunday                                                                                            

The Beacon Island Burger grilled pure beef patty 100g on a toasted bun with lettuce and relish
served with chips or vegetables or salad, sauces and extras charged separately. 
Restaurant dining only

Monday

NEW

Beacon Isle Breakfast Deal - All Week Long                                             
Monday to Sunday
08h00 - 11h00
English Breakfast R25                                                                                    
Two eggs, bacon or macon, grilled tomato and a slice of toast

Continental Breakfast R25
Two slices toast with jams and butter with a choice of one
Cheddar cheese
Anchovie paste
Marmite


The Italian club night R89                                                                               
18h00 to 22h00
Starter choice
Italian side salad
Soup of the day
Main course choice
Any pasta or pizza excluding seafood - all extra's charged for

Tuesday  Seafood platter feast -R98 per person - Indigo bay only    

 18h00 to 22h00

Salads and bread for the table
Rump 250g and half peri-peri chicken R125
Creamy garlic mussels
Rump 250g and fried calamari R125
Fried calamari
Hake grilled or fried and five house prawns R98
Grilled linefish served with a lemon butter sauce
Five prawns and fried or grilled calamari R98
Wok prawns served with a peri-peri or lemon butter sauce
Seafood platter for one R110
All served with chips, rice and vegetables

Wednesday  Butchers grill nite R89 per meal - Indigo bay only            

18h00 to 22h00

All served with a choice of chips or rice or vegetables
Grilled 250g rump steak and a mushroom sauce
Grilled baby chicken peri - peri or lemon and herb
Beef espatada tender rump skewer 250g

Thursday      Curry night                                                                                    

18h00 to 22h00

All curries served with savoury rice, tomato and onion salsa, chutney
and bananas in coconut milk topped with flat bread
Chicken curry R72
Beef curry R89
Vegetable curry R72

Friday          The Island Diner Farewell Dinner Specials                            

18h00 to 22h00

Rump 250g and half peri-peri chicken R125
Rump 250g and fried calamari R125
Hake grilled or fried and five house prawns R98
Five prawns and fried or grilled calamari R98
Seafood platter for one R110
Hake parma grilled hake topped with spinach, napolitana, mozzarella and parmesan cheese R79
Rump Steak 250g egg and chips R89

All Specials Listed are for Restaurant Dining only

Bookings: +27(0)44 533 3545 
                   functions@islanddiner.co.za
                   www.islanddiner.co.za 



Monday, August 27, 2012

RE: Restaurant Experience at Island Diner

Island Diner at the Beacon Isle Hotel is very pleased to introduce RE: Restaurant Experience.
A new product to better enhance both our service to you and your value received from choosing to dine with us at one of our restaurants, Island Diner, Indigo Bay or Coral Reef.

RE: Restaurant Experience is a feedback system whereby you complete a feedback form for your dining experience and we reward your valued feedback with RE: Restaurant Experience Coupons.



The more you complete the RE: Restaurant Experience Feedback Form, the more coupons you stand the chance to earn. The Island Diner is committed to the highest standards of service, food and value for money and, in this vein, have selected the RE: Restaurant Experience system to ensure that each diner receives the best in service, value and all-around "island-dining" experience.


Perched on the edge of the ocean, our restaurants are set in some of the most spectacular surroundings and we strive to match the surrounding beauty with warm ambience, excellent service and food that is not only delicious but value for money.

Have you enjoyed a meal at one of the Island Diner Restaurants? Do you have a favourite dish? Please share with us on this blog or complete the RE: Restaurant Experience Feedback Form.

Please visit our website to complete a feedback form or scan the QR Code below


Thursday, July 26, 2012

Island Diner Birthday Celebrations

Island Diner is turning 5 and, to celebrate, we have put together some incredible special offers for the the months of July, August & September.


Kids eat for FREE: every night! Our family night out on Tuesdays has been extended to every night of the week for the duration of our birthday celebrations.

One kids meal for every adult meal ordered
T & C’s apply offer for children under 12

Cocktail Hour: enjoy cocktails with breathtaking views of the bay and the whales from 4pm - 7pm daily
Cocktails R25

And don't forget to take advantage of our FREE pick up and drop off service for an extra special evening out! 


Sunday, June 3, 2012

Great Meals-Great Deals-What a View!


NEW Weekly Specials at Island Diner

Sunday                                                                  18h00 - 22h00
The Fishing Boat Special R98 

Starters Choice:
Greek Side Salad
Soup of the Day
Main Course Choice:
Calamari, fried or grilled and served with chips, rice or veg
Fillet of Linefish, grilled and served with chips, rice or veg
Eight House Prawns, grilled and served with chips, rice or veg

Beacon Island Burger Deal                                    All Day
Two for only R65!
The Beacon Island Burger grilled patty 100g on a toasted bun with lettuce and relish, served with chips, veg or salad. Sauces and Extras charged seperately. Restaurant Dining only. 

Monday:                                                                   08h00 – 11h00
Beacon Island Breakfast Deal                                   Monday to Sunday                                                        
English Breakfast R25 
2 eggs, macon or bacon, grilled tomato and a slice of toast
 

Continental Breakfast R25
Two slices of toast with jam or butter and a choice of one:
Cheddar Cheese
Anchovie Paste
Marmite
                                   
The Italian club night  R89                                        18h00-22h00                                                      
Starters Choice:
Italian Side Salad
Soup of the Day
Main Course Choice:
Any pasta or pizza excluding seafood – all extras charged for

Tuesday:
Seafood Platter Feast R98 per person – Indigo Bay only

Salads & bread for the table
Creamy Garlic Mussels
Fried Calamari
Linefish, grilled and served with a lemon butter sauce
Wok prawns served with peri-peri or lemon butter sauce
All served with chips, rice and veg

* Robertsons Chapel House Wine R49 with any meal ordered *

Family night out – kids eat for free
One kids meal for every adult meal ordered
T & C’s apply offer for children under 12

Wednesday:                                                            19h00-22h00

Party Night @ The Sea Lounge 
Live 3 piece band dinner dance
Indigo Bay Menu Selection
Bookings Essential

* Robertsons Chapel House Wine R49 with any meal ordered *

Butcher’s Grill Night R89 per meal                           18h00-22h00
Indigo Bay only         
All served with a choice of chips, rice or veg
250g Rump Steak, grilled and a mushroom sauce
Baby Chicken, grilled peri-peri or lemon and herb
250g Beef Espetada tender rump skewer

Thursday:                                                               18h00-22h00

Curry Night 
All curries served with savoury rice, tomato and onion salsa, chutney and bananas in coconut milk topped with flat bread
Chicken Curry R69
Beef Curry R79
Vegetable Curry R69

Friday:                                                                     18h00-22h00

The Island Diner Farewell Dinner Specials 
Rump 250g and half a peri-peri chicken R120
Rump 250g and fried calamari R120
Hake grilled or fried and five house prawns R98
Five prawns and fried or grilled calamari R98
Seafood Platter for One R110
Hake Parma: grilled hake topped with spinach, napolitana, mozzarella and parmesan cheese R79
Rump Steak 250g, egg and chips R89

All specials listed are for restaurant dining only.

Bookings +27(0)44 533 3545
functions@islanddiner.co.za
www.islanddiner.co.za 



Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Mother's Day Menu



Celebrate and spoil your mom this mother’s day

At Island Diner – Beacon Island Resort

Diner Deals

Breakfast      

·       Island Breakfast. two eggs, bacon or macon, tomato, mushrooms and toast plus your choice of coffee, tea or small juice R50

·       Continental deal, fresh seasonal fruit salad. plain yoghurt, muesli or cereal two slices toast and preserves plus your choice of coffee, tea or small juice R65

Lunch and Dinner

·       Beef burger with relish, lettuce and BBQ sauce and your choice of a soft drink, 300ml house draft or a glass of house wine  R62

·       Chicken burger with relish, lettuce and BBQ sauce and your choice of a soft drink, 300ml house draft or a glass of house wine  R62

·       Steak egg and chips, grilled 200g rump topped with a mild Portuguese sauce and chips with your choice of a soft drink, 300ml house draft or a glass of house wine  R98

·       Chicken breast grilled and served with a creamy mushroom house sauce and chips with your choice of a soft drink, 300ml house draft or a glass of house wine  R82

·       Fresh hake grilled or fried served with chips and a zesty tartar dip with your choice of a soft drink, 300ml house draft or a glass of house wine  R69

Enjoy the views and the vibes with our resident muso John Craig every Sunday lunch
Island Diner great food and value for money


“We have electricity all day and night”


Thursday, April 19, 2012

Easter Feast



Picture this. The day was rainy and overcast, hardly what you would expect from an Easter weekend in Plett. The house seemed pale and quiet and, although Easter eggs and wishes were exchanged, the day didn’t seem to have a very festive feel.

Luckily, we had booked our Easter lunch at the Island Diner in the Beacon Island Lifestyle Resort. The restaurant has become known for their sumptuous seafood and grill house platters and we thought it would be a fun, family way to celebrate Easter.

Walking into the lobby of the hotel out of the dreary day, we were greeted with warmth and laughter, children skipping amongst the tables of diners enjoying a brunch in the cosy lobby. It might be cold outside, but it was warm in here!
We were welcomed and shown to our table in the Indigo Bay restaurant, which had already started to hum with eager lunchtime guests. Despite the weather conditions, the views of the Bay and Robberg were as magnificent as ever.
We had booked the Easter Platter for Two and my mouth waters just remembering it: The seafood was superb: creamy garlic mussels and crispy fried calamari. Tender and flavoursome prawns ready to be dipped and enjoyed. Flaky fresh line fish – grilled to perfection and, my absolute favourite, juicy Frango rump Espetada all complimented by a crisp green salad and fresh bread. In honour of the usual Easter chocolate overload, the dessert served was banofee meringues – absolutely delicious

The highlight of the day was he Easter egg hunt, arranged by the restaurant and held on the main lawn of the hotel. Children were running around helter skelter around the grounds, scrounging for their sweet treasures. Watching this enthusiastic hunt got me thinking about the origins of Easter eggs and Easter bunnies. So I did some research and, while the truth seems to be quite sketchy, I did find this lovely fable that I thought I would share:

“One winter day the goddess, Eostre was passing through a forest and found a bird dying in snow from hunger and cold. The goddess turned the bird into a hare (rabbit) because they have a warm fur and can find food more easily than any bird. And so our bunny survived the winter and when the spring came the animal started laying eggs because it was once a bird. The rabbit then decorated every egg leaving it to Eostre as a sign of gratitude.”

All in all, it was a wonderful, busy day filled with the Island Diner staples of laughter, good value, wonderful food and magnificent views!


To book a family dinner or special function. Contact the Island Diner on (+2744) 533 3545 or functions@islanddiner.co.za


www.islanddiner.co.za