Running hot after re-opening for sit-down dining earlier this month, Cape York Peninsula Lodge is enticing guests and locals with its new tapas menu and outdoor ‘grazing’ area.

Developed by head chef, Craig Drew, diners will be able to choose from a selection of dishes designed to be shared between small (socially-distant) groups.

Highlights of the new menu include spicy cajun-style squid tentacles topped with avocado and crispy noodles, Jamaican prawn skewers with coconut rice and pineapple salsa, and prawn gyoza. Vegetarians haven’t been left behind either – they’ll be able to enjoy herb-crumbed zucchini and cauliflower, and classic Italian bruschetta with tomatoes and balsamic glaze. 

“We really believe variety is essential,” says Craig. “We wanted to give people a taste of fantastic dishes from around the world and be able to mix and match them whichever way they like. That’s what’s so good about tapas!”

Diners can now enjoy a drink and nibbles on the deck overlooking the pools and gardens, with the Lodge adding barstool seating that can accommodate 10 guests as per COVID-19 regulations. 

The tapas menu is available for guests dining in each Thursday and Friday beginning 23 July. The à la carte  menu will continue to be available Wednesday to Friday.

FULL TAPAS MENU

• Garlic Bread
• Bruschetta – grilled pita, tomato medley, roast capsicum with balsamic glaze
• Smoked potato and Barramundi pate with croutons
• Cajun-style squid tentacles with avocado, cherry tomatoes, mixed leaves and crispy noodles
• Chilli and sweet soy pork with Asian slaw, roast peanuts and crispy skin
• Prawn gyoza with sushi rice and pickled ginger, served with wasabi soy dipping sauce
• Southern fried chicken with sweet potato waffles and corn salsa, serviced with hot sauce
• Jamaican prawn skewers with coconut rice, pineapple salsa and prawn cracker
• Duck and mushroom arancini with pea puree and parmesan crisp
• Herb-crumbed zucchini and cauliflower with curry chickpea and toasted granola
• Peppered beef with sweet potato waffle, onion puree and fried capers

Book ahead by calling the lodge on (07) 4069 3050.

About Bamaga Enterprises

Bamaga Enterprises Ltd (BEL) was incorporated on 12 April 2002 and is an independent, Bamaga community company. 

The Indigenous organisation aims to support the community through the provision of infrastructure, and by funding local project development, sporting organisations and individuals through donations and sponsorships. BEL is carefully managed so that funds generated can be reinvested into the community.

BEL operates Bamaga BP, Bamaga Tavern, Cape York Peninsula Lodge and BELCON (building and maintenance services).

Bamaga itself is a small town near the northern tip of Queensland in the Northern Peninsula Area (NPA). Bamaga is a gateway to Cape York or ‘the Tip’ and subsequently attracts many visitors, including tourists, and those from the government and corporate sector.