Restaurant menu
Supper, shared plates, and late pours
Riverand Cinder is an Australian independent restaurant and offline poker venue, made for an unhurried evening around the table. Expect thoughtful plates shaped by ember, timber, seasonal produce and warm light, alongside drinks chosen for conversation. Dining is always in person at our physical venue; the card-room atmosphere is simply one optional part of a longer social night.
Food menu
First courses and sharing
Begin with plates made to pass, then let the table settle into its own rhythm.
Charcuterie
A composed start for conversation, with the team available to guide you through the current selection.
- Cured meatsPickles and mustard.
- Rotating cheese selectionSeasonal preserve.
- House platter For the tableBread and condiments for sharing.
The menu is designed to move from smaller plates into larger dishes at a relaxed, social pace. If you are ordering for a group, ask the team for guidance on building a table that can share, pause, and continue naturally through the evening.
From the fire
Fire and main course
Open-fire character meets composed plates for an evening that can begin with dinner and continue in Riverand Cinder’s physical restaurant and card-room setting. Any poker activity takes place in person; the table remains the heart of this menu.
Grill
- Wood-grilled market fishFennel and herb salad.
- Grilled lamb cutletsMint and smoked yoghurt.
- Coal-roasted cauliflower steakAlmond, caper, and lemon.
Mains
- Slow-braised beefCeleriac and red-wine jus.
- Roasted chickenGarlic, greens, and pan juices.
- Ricotta gnudiBrowned butter, sage, and pecorino.
To accompany and finish
Sides and sweet finish
Sides
For the table, or alongside a larger plate.
- Roasted potatoesRosemary salt.
- Bitter leavesShaved fennel and lemon dressing.
- Grilled broccoliniChilli, garlic, and toasted crumbs.
Desserts
- Dark chocolate tartCrème fraîche.
- Burnt honey panna cottaCitrus.
- Warm date puddingButterscotch and vanilla ice cream.
Linger over something sweet, or continue into the cocktails list when the evening calls for it.
Drinks chapter
Cocktails and wine
A drinks list for dinner, a pause between courses, or a settled conversation under low light.
Cocktails
- Cinder NegroniBitter orange and vermouth.
- River SmokeWhisky, citrus, and smoked tea.
- Ember SpritzAperitivo, sparkling wine, and grapefruit.
Wine
Our wine list offers practical paths through the evening. Choose sparkling and aperitif pours for an opening glass, Australian whites selected for freshness and texture, or Australian reds chosen for depth and structure. The team can help with the current selection and suggest a wine alongside the dishes you choose, without turning the list into a fixed inventory.
Looking for a pairing direction before you visit? The team can help with a current wine or cocktail suggestion alongside your meal. Send a menu question to [email protected].
Zero-Proof Drinks
A considered glass, without alcohol
Our alcohol-free choices are given the same place at the table as every other drink. Ask the team about the current selection when you need a little more guidance.
- Garden TonicCucumber, rosemary, and citrus.
- Ruby FizzHibiscus, berry, and soda.
- House Iced TeaBlack tea, peach, and lemon.
A considered drink can sit alongside any part of the food menu, from small plates through to dessert. Please ask about current preparations where dietary requirements matter.
Late-Night Menu
A smaller later chapter
For a quieter point in the evening, these are smaller, satisfying options rather than a complete second menu.
- House friesRosemary salt and aioli.
- Grilled cheese toastiePickles and mustard.
- Late-night chocolate cookieSea salt.
Please note
Offerings may vary. Please speak with the team about the current late-night offering and availability before ordering.
Riverand Cinder brings dining and an in-person card-room atmosphere together. For venue-specific questions, explore offline poker at the venue.
Before ordering
Please speak with our team about allergens and dietary requirements before ordering.
Ingredients and preparation can vary, so the team is the right source for current guidance before an order is placed. For advance menu questions, email [email protected]. We cannot promise allergen-free preparation or suitability without that conversation.
Your evening
Reserve your evening
Make Riverand Cinder part of your next evening: begin with dinner, stay for drinks, and settle into a refined social night at our physical venue. A table request is the best first step; it does not promise availability or poker participation.
48 Ember Lane, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia