Enjoy dining & soaking up the Bay Islands atmosphere…
Situated on beautiful Macleay Island, The Blue Parrot offers a warm and friendly atmosphere overlooking a natural bush setting and views across the bay to Karragarra Island.
Currently open 6 days (7 in December & January) and 5 nights a week, The Blue Parrot Cafe & Restaurant provides a variety of meals from 3 different menus; breakfast, lunch and a spearate dinner menu, plus a range of genuinely homemade desserts.
Come on over and sample the Chef's own personal recipes… with all our own fresh herbs grown in the garden.
We are fully licensed to serve alcohol with meals and have a selection of wines and beers to choose from.
The picturesque setting provides a relaxing background for enjoying a tasty meal with a refreshing cool glass of your choice. BYO is available Monday to Thursday inclusive. Dine indoors or alfresco on the balcony or the piazza area.
Choose from our extensive menus of traditional favourites & exotic new selections…
Breakfast
Breakfast is available until 11.30am, in addition to standard items of Bacon, Eggs, Tomato and Toast, also included in the menu are: Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs on Turkish Bread, Lambs Fry, Eggs Benedict etc.
Sample Breakfast menu
- Light Breakfasts available from
- $4.50
- Eggs on Toast
- $5.50
- Cooked Breakfasts from
- $8.00
- For Bacon or Sausages, Eggs, Tomato and Toast, Omelette from
- $9.00
- Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs
- $12.50
- Eggs Benedict, with Ham
- $11.90
- Lambs Fry, Bacon, Tomato and Toast
- $9.50
- Blue Parrot Big Breakfast - Bacon, Sausage, Lamb Chop, Eggs, Tomato, Toast, Hash Brown and Mushrooms (Eggs can be poached, scrambled or fried)
- $15.50
- Children’s breakfasts from
- $4.90
- French Toast
- $4.90
Coffee & Tea
Coffee is made with the full flavoured Grinders Coffee. Come and enjoy the Bay Islands best Cappuccino or Flat White for only $3.00 or maybe your preference is for a Short or Long Black, Latte, Flavoured Latte or Iced Coffee.
We also offer Milk Shakes, Smoothies, Iced Chocolate, Iced Teas and Soft Drinks.
Morning & Afternoon Tea
Morning and Afternoon Teas are available from
$2.50 for Raisin or Cinnamon Toast,
Homemade Slices and Cakes start from $3.00
Two Hot Scones with Cream & Jam $3.50
A range of Teas are available for $2.80 and our excellent Grinders Coffee from $3.00
Lunch
The lunch menu has a selection of Breads, Appetizers, Toasted Fingers, Sandwiches, Gourmet Sandwiches, Wraps, Pizzas, Fish and Chips, Steak Sandwich, Filet Mignon, Thai Green Curry, Fish of the Day, Lamb Korma etc.
Sample Lunch Menu (Available from 11.30am)
- Bread Roll
- $1.00
- Garlic Baguette
- $3.80
- Tomato & Pesto Bruschetta
- $4.50
- Chilli & Cheese Bruschetta
- $4.50
- Turkish Bread & Dips
- $6.90
Appetisers
- Soup of the Day
- $6.50
- Camembert Mushrooms
- $10.50
- Thai Chilli Fish Cake
- $9.90
- Crumbed Calamari
- $9.90
- Natural Oysters 9 per serve
- $19.50
- Kilpatrick Oysters 9 per serve
- $21.50
- Rosemary Chicken Skewers
- $13.50
- A range of Toasted Fingers available
- $6.50
Sandwiches
- Sandwiches from
- $4.40
- A range of Gourmet Sandwiches are available on your choice of Turkish or Panini Bread: Mediterranean, Istanbul, Greek, French, Delhi or BLT.
- $10.50
Pizza's
- Tropical
- $11.50
- Tandoori Chicken
- $14.50
- Vegetarian’s Delight
- $11.50
- Papa’s Special
- $15.50
- A range of Wraps are available (Vegetarian, Creole, BLT, Salmon or Tandoori), from
- $9.50
Children’s Lunches
from $7.50 (for children 14 years and under)
Salads
- Caesar Salad from
- $11.50
- …or a choice of Grilled Chicken, Crumbed Calamari or Smoked Salmon from
- $15.50
- Thai Chicken Salad
- $15.90
- Mediterranean Salad
- $14.50
Mains
- Spaghetti Bolognaise
- $10.50
- Fish and Chips
- $10.50
- Calamari and Chips
- $12.90
- Steak Sandwich
- $11.50
- Fish of the Day
- $21.00
- Filet Mignon
- $24.90
- Smoked Salmon
- $16.90
- Thai Green Chicken Curry
- $17.90
- Lamb Korma
- $18.90
Extras
- Bowl of chips; reg.
- $4.00
- small
- $3.00
- Bowl of Wedges
- $5.00
- served with Sour Cream, Salsa and Bacon
- $7.50
- Side Green Salad
- $4.50
- Side Caesar or Greek
- $5.50
Dinner
The dinner menu changes more frequently than the others but always offers a range of Breads, Entrees (including Oysters and Prawns), Salads, and the main courses include at least one Vegetarian, Chicken, Pork, Steak and Fish dishes.
A variety of Slices and Muffins, made on the premises, are available for $3.00, e.g. Chocolate Caramel, Brownies, Date and Walnut Slice, etc. Cakes from $3.00, Scones $3.50. Our Dessert Menu is available throughout the day – desserts vary but generally include a Cheesecake, Crème Brulee, Chocolate and Almond Torte, Mango and Custard Cake and Sticky Date Pudding all served with Ice cream.
Sample Dinner Menu
Selection of Breads – similar to lunchtime
Entrees
- Soup of the Day
- $7.50
- Crumbed Calamari
- $9.90
- Garlic Prawns
- $14.50
- Camembert Mushrooms
- $12.50
- Coconut Prawns
- $14.50
- Scallop and Tequila Millefeuille
- $15.50
Salads
In the evening we offer a similar range of salads to lunch time but with a choice of Entrée or Main plus
- Rosemary Chicken Skewers entree
- $13.50
Mains
- Vegetarian Stack
- $17.90
- Butter Chicken
- $19.50
- Veal and Crab Mornay
- $25.50
- Lamb Cutlets
- $26.50
- Pork Macadamia
- $24.50
- Camembert Chicken & Prawns
- $29.50
- Char-grilled Grain fed Sirloin
- $24.50
- Filet Mignon
- $26.90
- Thai Green Prawn Curry
- $24.50
Fish of the Day
Grilled, Crumbed, Battered or Oven Baked with either Meuniere, Lemon & Caper, Tartare or Orange and Green Peppercorn Sauce.
Price depends on fish and cost – currently Barramundi is $27.90
$P.O.A.
Kids Meals
- Childrens Evening Meals (for children 14 and under)
- $9.90
- Fish & Chips
- Calamari & Chips
- Sausages & Chips
- Spaghetti Bolognaise
- Steak & Chips.
Deserts
A range of home made Desserts $8.50
All served with Ice cream and Fruit decoration
We are continually reviewing these menus for food content and pricing – they are subject to change without notice.
Watch also for daily specials – Lamb Shanks is back on our specials board during the cooler months and they are served on a bed of Sweet Potato Mash.
