BryanstonMAIN MENU
Nibbles
Biltong
Droëwors
Chilli bites
Pork scratchings
Wagyu biltong
Wasabi nuts
Babbalas mix
Green mammoth olives
Breads
A selection of house breads, butters and salts from our trolley
Raw and cold bar
Saldanha Bay Oysters
Wild Oysters
Caviar
TARTARE TASTING MENU
A selection of 1, 3 or 6 tartares for 2 people
Tartares can be paired with our cellar wine collection or ordered individually
Wine pairing option per person
Premium wine pairing option per person
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
Served the chef’s way
Baked Camembert
Baked Camembert cheese, roasted fruits, honey, rosemary, garlic and walnuts
Salmon Crudo
Thinly sliced salmon, mango-Ají Amarillo sauce, jalapeño, avocado, red onion, sesame oil, tiger’s coconut milk and citrus
Salmon Gravlax
House-cured salmon in herbs, crème fraîche, pickled fennel and Melba toast
Blockman Tuna
Crispy deep-fried rice topped with Yellowfin tuna, served with ponzu truffle dressing, burnt leek aioli, crispy onions and spring onion
Tuna Carpaccio
Thinly sliced Yellowfin tuna, seasonal fruit, chilli, onion, wasabi and ginger ponzu, sesame oil, sesame seeds and squid ink tapioca crisp
Blockman Ritz
Prawns, red onion, lime, avocado, salmon caviar and Marie Rose sauce
Grilled Tiger Prawns
Three charcoal-grilled tiger prawns, roasted red pepper, prawn bisque and chilli flakes
Salt and Pepper Calamari
Deep-fried calamari, Romesco sauce, preserved lemon, chilli and olive powder
Mussels
Fresh Knysna mussels cooked in white wine, garlic, fennel, onion, leek, kombu and dashi cream with nori aioli and burnt leek
Escargot
Snails cooked in garlic butter, parsley, cream and cheese served with brown bread
Peri-Peri Chicken Livers
Pan-fried chicken livers in peri-peri sauce, topped with pickled red onion, served on ciabatta
Lamb Tails
Charcoal-grilled lamb tails, served the chef’s way
Beef Tongue
Slow-braised beef tongue served with honey mustard dressing, pickled onion, turmeric aioli, brussel sprouts, pickled mustard seeds and turmeric sauce
Smoked Game Carpaccio
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
Slowly braised pulled oxtail and bone marrow, cauliflower purée, pearl barley and carrots, topped with fried onions
Blockman Wagyu
Crispy deep-fried rice topped with crème fraîche, Wagyu tartare, caviar and finished with truffle
MAINS
Oxtail
Slow-braised oxtail, grilled carrots, leek, spring onion, parsnip purée, burnt leek aioli and beef jus
Blockman Lamb Shank
Served the chef’s way
Lamb Chops 120g each
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
Served the chef’s way
Duck Risotto
Pulled duck leg, roasted butternut, apple, pear, goats’ cheese, fried sage, crispy Parma ham, gremolata and OG Grana Padano
Tandoori Style Grilled Chicken
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
Served the chef’s way
Mussels
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
Served the chef’s way
Giant Tiger Prawns 6/9/12
Grilled tiger prawns, prawn bisque, red pepper, Blockman house salad and posh chips
Cauliflower
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
Mushroom cream, wild mushrooms, bone marrow and potato dauphinoise
Rump 300g
Madagascan pepper sauce, roasted onion, spring onions, orange zest and Parmesan mashed potatoes
Fillet 300g
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
Rump 300g
Picanha 700g - 750g
Sirloin 200g / 300g
Fillet 200g / 300g
Ribeye 300g
Dry-aged Ribeye 400g
Pork Ribs 800g
Beef Ribs 800g
Chicken Espetada 500g
Beef Espetada 500g
Beef and Chicken Espetada 500g
Waygu Espetada 500g
Elevate your dish
PREMIUM CUTS
All cuts are served with Blockman chips or salad
Silent valley Wagyu
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
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)
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
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
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.
WET–AGED
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.
SAUCES
Madagascan Pepper
Wild Mushroom
Bordelaise
Béarnaise
Blue Cheese Vodka
Add Snails
Portuguese Sauce
BUTTERS
Blockman Butter
Truffle
God’s Gift
Café de Paris
SIDES
Chips
Triple-cooked chips, Blockman spice mix
Posh chips
Triple-cooked chips, lemon and garlic aioli, truffle
Onion rings
Thinly sliced onion, salted, dusted with flour, fried until crispy
Carrots
Grilled carrots, honey, herb gremolata, whipped feta
Pumpkin
Roasted pumpkin, herb gremolata
Spinach
Creamed spinach, white sauce, nutmeg
Pap
Traditional pap, chakalaka
Dauphinoise
Thinly layered potato, cream, onions, Bordelaise sauce
Braaibroodjie
Red onion, cheddar cheese, tomato and chutney
Sweet Potato
Roasted sweet potato, salt, rosemary
Cauliflower
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
Cranberry and Deep-Fried Camembert
Bacon, Avocado, Egg and Chedder Cheese
Wagyu Smash Burger
SALADS
Blockman Caesar Salad (half / whole)
Crispy baby cos lettuce, boiled eggs, anchovies, bacon, Parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing
Traditional Greek Salad (half / whole)
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
Cured bresaola, tuna, boiled eggs, capers, anchovies, sweet potato, Parmesan, rocket, radicchio, tonnato sauce and croutons
Blockman House Salad
Gorgonzola cheese, mixed lettuce, rocket, biltong, red onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, pears, croutons, Parmesan and creamy gorgonzola dressing
Add to Any Salad
DESSERTS
Madagascan Vanilla Soft Serve
Coffee Crème Brûlée
Coffee custard topped with caramelised sugar
Burnt Basque Cheesecake
Chocolate Fondant
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
Chocolate Brownie
Decadent chocolate chip brownie, whipped cream cheese ganache, honeycomb and honeycomb Ice cream
Madeleine Malva Pudding
Modern citrus Madeleine Malva pudding, apricot Gel, apricot ice cream and crème anglaise
Sticky Toffee
Moist date filled sponge cake drenched in a luscious toffee sauce, served with vanilla ice cream
Ice Creams
Rum and raisin, chocolate, strawberry or mint chocolate
Blockman Cheeseboard
A selection of cheeses, preserves and crackers from our trolley, served with recommended dessert wines and aperitifs
