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Nibbles

Biltong

70

Droëwors

100

Chilli bites

70

Pork scratchings

70

Wagyu biltong

SQ

Wasabi nuts

80

Babbalas mix

80

Green mammoth olives

55

Breads

SQ

A selection of house breads, butters and salts from our trolley

Raw and cold bar

Saldanha Bay Oysters

50 Each
Dressed SQ

Wild Oysters

65 Each
Dressed SQ

Caviar

Served on ice with blinis, shallot red wine vinegar, crème fraîche, chives and capers

Beluga 15gSQ
Asetra 15gSQ
Imperial 30gSQ
Royal 15gSQ

TARTARE TASTING MENU

A selection of 1, 3 or 6 tartares for 2 people

100 / 295 / 570

Tartares can be paired with our cellar wine collection or ordered individually

Wine pairing option per person

50 / 140 / 270

Premium wine pairing option per person

100 / 290 / 560

Picanha

Dry-aged for 4 weeks, OG Grana Padano, cured egg yolk, olive oil and mustard

Bone Marrow and fillet

Smoked bone marrow, cognac, mustard, capers, red onion, chives and anchovies

Game

Game fillet, maple dressing, truffle, cured egg yolk, crispy onion and onion jam

Tuna

Yellowfin tuna, teriyaki sauce, miso tapioca crisp, burnt citrus, chilli and honey-cured egg yolk

Salmon

Mango-Ají Amarillo sauce, jalapeño, avocado, red onion, tara moto salsa and mango

Beetroot

Roasted beetroot, grilled red pepper, confit tomato, cognac, mustard, capers, red onion, chives, anchovies and beetroot tapioca

SMALL PLATES

Blockman Burrata

180

Served the chef’s way

Baked Camembert

135

Baked Camembert cheese, roasted fruits, honey, rosemary, garlic and walnuts

Salmon Crudo

145

Thinly sliced salmon, mango-Ají Amarillo sauce, jalapeño, avocado, red onion, sesame oil, tiger’s coconut milk and citrus

Salmon Gravlax

155

House-cured salmon in herbs, crème fraîche, pickled fennel and Melba toast

Blockman Tuna

125

Crispy deep-fried rice topped with Yellowfin tuna, served with ponzu truffle dressing, burnt leek aioli, crispy onions and spring onion

Tuna Carpaccio

155

Thinly sliced Yellowfin tuna, seasonal fruit, chilli, onion, wasabi and ginger ponzu, sesame oil, sesame seeds and squid ink tapioca crisp

Blockman Ritz

135

Prawns, red onion, lime, avocado, salmon caviar and Marie Rose sauce

Grilled Tiger Prawns

245

Three charcoal-grilled tiger prawns, roasted red pepper, prawn bisque and chilli flakes

Salt and Pepper Calamari

130

Deep-fried calamari, Romesco sauce, preserved lemon, chilli and olive powder

Mussels

125

Fresh Knysna mussels cooked in white wine, garlic, fennel, onion, leek, kombu and dashi cream with nori aioli and burnt leek

Escargot

115

Snails cooked in garlic butter, parsley, cream and cheese served with brown bread

Peri-Peri Chicken Livers

120

Pan-fried chicken livers in peri-peri sauce, topped with pickled red onion, served on ciabatta

Lamb Tails

120

Charcoal-grilled lamb tails, served the chef’s way

Beef Tongue

115

Slow-braised beef tongue served with honey mustard dressing, pickled onion, turmeric aioli, brussel sprouts, pickled mustard seeds and turmeric sauce

Smoked Game Carpaccio

150

Thinly sliced smoked game of the day, red radicchio, candied hazelnuts, blue cheese, caramelised onions, grilled fig, accompanied by a sesame oil and maple syrup dressing

Oxtail and Bone Marrow

135

Slowly braised pulled oxtail and bone marrow, cauliflower purée, pearl barley and carrots, topped with fried onions

Blockman Wagyu

150

Crispy deep-fried rice topped with crème fraîche, Wagyu tartare, caviar and finished with truffle

MAINS

Oxtail

365

Slow-braised oxtail, grilled carrots, leek, spring onion, parsnip purée, burnt leek aioli and beef jus

Blockman Lamb Shank

390

Served the chef’s way

Lamb Chops 120g each

SQ

Three French-trimmed lamb chops served with brussel sprouts, edamame beans, pea purée, pak choi, pearl barley and lamb jus rolled in herbs and pistachio

Game of the day

SQ

Served the chef’s way

Duck Risotto

290

Pulled duck leg, roasted butternut, apple, pear, goats’ cheese, fried sage, crispy Parma ham, gremolata and OG Grana Padano

Tandoori Style Grilled Chicken

240

Full deboned baby chicken marinated in tandoori spices and korma sauce, red pepper purée, yoghurt, red onion, parsley salad and saffron rice or risotto

Pasta Of The Day

SQ

Served the chef’s way

Mussels

210

Fresh Knysna mussels cooked in white wine, garlic, fennel, onion, leek, kombu and dashi cream with nori aioli and burnt leek, served with chips

Catch Of The Day

SQ

Served the chef’s way

Giant Tiger Prawns 6/9/12

540/770/990

Grilled tiger prawns, prawn bisque, red pepper, Blockman house salad and posh chips

Cauliflower

215

Grilled cauliflower, braised fennel, grilled shitake mushrooms, parsnip purée, deep-fried sage, roasted garlic and gremolata

THE BLOCKMAN AGEING PROCESS

At The Blockman, we age our meat using two primary methods: wet-ageing and dry-ageing. At The Blockman, we are passionate and take great pride in producing the best quality aged steaks. This ageing process results in the meat becoming more tender and flavourful. The tenderization process starts to take place when the PH level of the meat drops, this activates the natural enzymes of the meat which then start to break down the protein and binding tissues called collagen. All our cuts are aged in house for a minimum of 28 days.

SIGNATURE CUTS

Ribeye 300g

385

Mushroom cream, wild mushrooms, bone marrow and potato dauphinoise

Rump 300g

325

Madagascan pepper sauce, roasted onion, spring onions, orange zest and Parmesan mashed potatoes

Fillet 300g

370

Bordelaise sauce, carrot purée, grilled onion, bone marrow, biltong crumble and deep-fried potato dauphinoise

BLOCKMAN CUTS

All cuts are served with Blockman chips or salad

Chalmar Beef

Chalmar uses two breeds of cattle namely Bosvelders, a hardy breed of cattle developed in South Africa known for their natural ability to thrive on grazing, and Bonsmara, which are bred down from Hereford, Shorthorn and Sanga cattle, and are known for their high-quality beef. Chalmar cattle are pasture reared and then grain finished; this allows for superior quality beef with higher quality and more prominent marbling. Chalmar cattle are walked to the abattoir, which is far less stressful than transportation by truck to ensure a higher quality product.

Rump (no fat) 300g

240

Rump 300g

240

Picanha 700g - 750g

SQ

Sirloin 200g / 300g

200 / 250

Fillet 200g / 300g

265 / 315

Ribeye 300g

330

Dry-aged Ribeye 400g

535

Pork Ribs 800g

430

Beef Ribs 800g

575

Chicken Espetada 500g

230

Beef Espetada 500g

310

Beef and Chicken Espetada 500g

275

Waygu Espetada 500g

580

Elevate your dish

2 Tiger Prawns 165
Crayfish Tail SQ
Caviar SQ

PREMIUM CUTS

All cuts are served with Blockman chips or salad

Silent valley Wagyu

SQ

Silent Valley Wagyu cattle are bred down from four families of wagyu cattle, originating from Japan. Wagyu beef is unique because its high marbling or thin lines of fat are distributed uniformly throughout the beef. The unique marbling in Wagyu gives it its unique umami, or “savouriness” flavour characteristic and its remarkable tenderness.

Sirloin 300g/ T-Bone 500g/ Sirloin on the Bone 500g

STUDEX WAGYU

SQ

Local Wagyu Studex beef is sourced from lush South African pastures, ensuring exceptional quality and flavour Known for its intense marbling, tender texture and rich, buttery flavour, this Wagyu is raised under ethical farming practices and expertly prepared. It offers a premium steak experience that reflects the exceptional quality of its origin.

Ribeye 500g

CABANA LAS LILAS, ARGENTINIAN (WET–AGED)

SQ

Argentinian cattle are bred from Angus and Hereford lineage, originating from Argentina. These cattle are grass-fed and raised on the renowned grasslands of Argentina, known as the Pampas. They are reared for approximately two and a half years, resulting in a more mature flavour profile, enhanced tenderness, and a pronounced succulence to the beef.

Ribeye 400g

LUIGI'S CHOICE JERSEY

SQ

Jersey cattle are a breed of dairy cattle originating from Jersey, in the British Channel Islands. Jersey beef is unique in that the cattle are reared for a significantly longer period and fed a purely grass-based diet. This natural diet results in higher levels of carotene and vitamin D, as well as a distinctive yellow tint to the fat. The extended rearing time also enhances the amount and quality of marbling, delivering exceptional flavour and tenderness.

Prime Rib 300g

SANCHOKU WAGYU, AUSTRALIAN

SQ

Sanchoku cattle are a blend of the finest Japanese Wagyu genetics and the supreme quality and purity of Australian beef, resulting in Sanchoku Wagyu — a product that reflects an unwavering commitment to excellence and animal welfare. Their progressive grading practices produce richly flavoured, highly marbled beef that honours the Japanese philosophy of Sanchoku, which emphasises transparency and high-quality, direct-from-the-source production.

Rump 500g / 600g

BLOCKMAN CUTS ON THE BONE

Chalmar Beef

Chalmar uses two breeds of cattle namely Bosvelders, a hardy breed of cattle developed in South Africa known for their natural ability to thrive on grazing, and Bonsmara, which are bred down from Hereford, Shorthorn and Sanga cattle, and are known for their high-quality beef. Chalmar cattle are pasture reared and then grain finished; this allows for superior quality beef with higher quality and more prominent marbling. Chalmar cattle are walked to the abattoir, which is far less stressful than transportation by truck to ensure a higher quality product.

DRY–AGED

Dry-aged meat develops a bolder, nuttier and earthier flavour. It is kept in a humidity and temperature-controlled, open-air environment throughout the ageing process. During this time, the meat naturally loses up to 30% of its moisture, intensifying its flavour and tenderness. This is the perfect cut for guests who appreciate a more matured, robust steak.

 

T–Bone 500g / 700g 370 / 450
Prime Rib 650g 410

WET–AGED

235

Wet-aged meat offers an enhanced natural beef flavour and aroma. Unlike dry-aged cuts, it is not exposed to air but is vacuum-bagged and sealed. Wet aged meat is matured in its own natural juices, which helps to retain moisture throughout the ageing cycle. As a result, wet-aged meat does not lose as much of its natural juices, delivering a tender, juicy steak. This is the perfect cut for meat lovers who enjoy a more succulent, flavourful steak.

 

T-Bone 500g / 700g 350 / 400
Côte de Boeuf 650g 540
Prime Rib 650g 400
Tomahawk 1kg 580

SAUCES

Madagascan Pepper

45

Wild Mushroom

45

Bordelaise

85

Béarnaise

55

Blue Cheese Vodka

45

Add Snails

45

Portuguese Sauce

45

BUTTERS

Blockman Butter

45

Truffle

65

God’s Gift

45

Café de Paris

65

SIDES

Chips

45

Triple-cooked chips, Blockman spice mix

Posh chips

65

Triple-cooked chips, lemon and garlic aioli, truffle

Onion rings

45

Thinly sliced onion, salted, dusted with flour, fried until crispy

Carrots

85

Grilled carrots, honey, herb gremolata, whipped feta

Pumpkin

60

Roasted pumpkin, herb gremolata

Spinach

55

Creamed spinach, white sauce, nutmeg

Pap

65

Traditional pap, chakalaka

Dauphinoise

45

Thinly layered potato, cream, onions, Bordelaise sauce

Braaibroodjie

50

Red onion, cheddar cheese, tomato and chutney

Sweet Potato

55

Roasted sweet potato, salt, rosemary

Cauliflower

85

Cauliflower, béchamel sauce, Dijon mustard, cheddar cheese, Parmesan

BURGERS

All burgers are garnished with lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles, served on a brioche bun with Blockman chips

Bacon and Blue Cheese

185

Cranberry and Deep-Fried Camembert

195

Bacon, Avocado, Egg and Chedder Cheese

190

Wagyu Smash Burger

235

SALADS

Blockman Caesar Salad (half / whole)

110/145

Crispy baby cos lettuce, boiled eggs, anchovies, bacon, Parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing

Add chicken40

Traditional Greek Salad (half / whole)

105/135

Red, yellow and green peppers, cucumber, tomato, red onion, olives, capers, Greek feta cheese and red wine vinaigrette (no leaf salad)

Bresaola and Tuna Salad

220

 Cured bresaola, tuna, boiled eggs, capers, anchovies, sweet potato, Parmesan, rocket, radicchio, tonnato sauce and croutons

Blockman House Salad

145

Gorgonzola cheese, mixed lettuce, rocket, biltong, red onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, pears, croutons, Parmesan and creamy gorgonzola dressing

Add to Any Salad

Fillet 200g240
Sirloin 200g180

DESSERTS

Madagascan Vanilla Soft Serve

55
Add chocolate sauce 30
Or mixed berry sauce 30

Coffee Crème Brûlée

135

Coffee custard topped with caramelised sugar

Burnt Basque Cheesecake

135
A traditional Spanish-style cheesecake with no base
Add chocolate sauce30
Or mixed berry sauce30

Chocolate Fondant

140

Rich and decadent cake with a gooey centre, served with beetroot and white chocolate soil, passion fruit ganache and Madagascan vanilla soft serve

Crêpes Suzette

140
Classic thin crêpes served with butter, orange sauce, citrus zest, sugar, Grand Marnier and Chantilly cream

Add Madagascan Vanilla Soft Serve40

Chocolate Brownie

145

Decadent chocolate chip brownie, whipped cream cheese ganache, honeycomb and honeycomb Ice cream

Madeleine Malva Pudding

135

Modern citrus Madeleine Malva pudding, apricot Gel, apricot ice cream and crème anglaise

Sticky Toffee

130

Moist date filled sponge cake drenched in a luscious toffee sauce, served with vanilla ice cream

Ice Creams

60

Rum and raisin, chocolate, strawberry or mint chocolate

Blockman Cheeseboard

SQ

A selection of cheeses, preserves and crackers from our trolley, served with recommended dessert wines and aperitifs