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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
Dressed with:
Wild Oysters
Dressed with:
Caviar
served with blinis, shallots, red wine vinegar, crème fraîche, chives and capers – served on ice.
TARTARE TASTING MENU
A selection of 1, 3 or 6 tartares for 2 people
tartars can be paired with our cellar wine collection or ordered individually
Pairing option per person
Premium pairing option per person
Picanha
Dry-aged for 4 weeks, OG Grana Padano, cured egg yolk, olive oil and mustard
Wagyu
Spiced Wagyu, soy-cured egg yolk, wasabi ponzu and truffle sauce, horseradish, anchovy and crispy onion
Bone Marrow and fillet
Smoked bone marrow, cognac, mustard, capers, red onion, chives and anchovies
Tuna
Yellowfin tuna, teriaki 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
Beetroot Tart
Ribboned beetroot, slow-cooked and glazed with honey and aged balsamic vinegar, served with goat’s cheese and rocket
Blockman Burrata
Prepared the chef’s way
Baked Camembert
Baked Camembert cheese served with farm-style preserved figs, rosemary, garlic and walnuts
Smoked Game Carpaccio
Thinly sliced smoked game of the day, served with 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, served with 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
Curried Tongue
Slow-braised beef tongue served with curried cream, pickles, mustard seeds, saffron aioli and herbs
Peri-Peri Chicken Livers
Pan-fried chicken livers in peri-peri sauce, topped with pickled red onion, served on ciabatta
Escargot
Snails cooked in garlic butter and parsley, served with brown bread
Salmon Gravlax
House-cured salmon in herbs, served with crème fraîche, pickled fennel and Melba toast
Salmon Crudo
Thinly sliced salmon served with mango-Ají Amarillo sauce, jalapeño, avocado, red onion, sesame oil, tiger’s coconut milk and citrus
Blockman Tuna Ponzu
Crispy rice topped with Yellowfin tuna, served with ponzu truffle dressing, burnt leek aioli, crispy onions, spring onion and ponzu pearls
Blockman Tuna Ritz
Seared, sesame-crusted tuna, red onion, lime, avocado, salmon caviar and Mary Rose sauce
Grilled Tiger Prawns
Three charcoal-grilled tiger prawns, served with roasted red pepper, prawn bisque and chilli flakes
Salt and Pepper Calamari
Deep-fried calamari, served with Romesco sauce, preserved lemon, chilli and olive powder
Mussels
Fresh Knysna mussels cooked in white wine, garlic, fennel, onion, leek, kombu and dashi cream, served with nori aioli and burnt leek
Scallops
Charcoal-grilled scallops with herb garlic butter, served with Melba toast
Tuna Carpaccio
Thinly sliced Yellowfin tuna, served with seasonal fruit, chilli, onion, wasabi and ginger ponzu, sesame oil, sesame seeds and squid ink tapioca crisp
MAINS
Oxtail
Dry-aged, slow-braised oxtail, grilled carrots, leek, spring onion, parsnip purée, burnt leek aioli and beef jus
Duck Risotto
Pulled duck leg, roasted butternut with apple, pear, goats’ cheese, fried sage, crispy Parma ham, gremolata and OG Grana Padano
Game Of The Day
Served the chef’s way
Tandoori Style Grilled Chicken
Half-grilled deboned chicken marinated in tandoori spices and korma sauce, red pepper purée, yoghurt and served with red onion, parsley salad and saffron risotto
Blockman Lamb Shank
Served the chef’s way
Giant Tiger Prawns 6/9/12
Grilled tiger prawns served with prawn bisque, red pepper, Blockman house salad and posh chips
Catch Of The Day
Served the chef’s way
Crayfish
Grilled crayfish, wasabi, coleslaw, Blockman house salad and posh chips
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
Lamb Chops 120g each
Served the chef’s way
“WHERE PRECISION MEETS PERFECTION”
At The Blockman, we are passionate about crafting unforgettable dining experiences centred around the finest cuts of meat. Our commitment to quality begins with our meticulous selection process and continues through our expert ageing techniques and masterful butchery.
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
Rump (no fat) 300g
Rump 300g
Picanha 700g
Sirloin 300g
Fillet 200g / 300g
Ribeye 300g
Dry-aged ribeye 400g
Pork Ribs 500g / 1kg
Beef Ribs 500g / 1kg
Chicken Espetada 500g
Beef Espetada 500g
Beef and Chicken Espetada 500g
Waygu Espetada 500g
Elevate your dish
PREMIUM CUTS: THE PINNACLE OF PERFECTION
Indulge in the art of fine dining with our premium cuts, curated for the discerning palate. Our selection features some of the most sought-after beef, sourced from globally renowned breeds such as Sanchoku Wagyu, Cabana Las Lilas Argentinian and Migo’s Jersey. Each cut is carefully chosen to ensure an unparalleled marbling, tenderness and depth of flavour that set our steaks apart. Our Wagyu beef, prized for its rich marbling and buttery texture, delivers an unmatched umami experience. Meanwhile our Argentinian cuts boast mature, bold flavours from grass-fed heritage. For those seeking something distinct, our Jersey beef offers a naturally higher marbling content and a unique, flavourful profile thanks to its extended rearing period on a pure grass-based diet.
PREMIUM CUTS
All cuts are served with Blockman chips or salad
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.
Sirloin on the bone 300g, T-Bone 600g, Ribeye on the bone 650g, Tomahawk on the bone 1kg, Picanha Espatada 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
MIGO’S 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
Experience the primal satisfaction of our Blockman cuts on the bone, where flavour and texture harmonise to deliver a truly remarkable steak. The bone imparts a deeper, more intense flavour during cooking, while the surrounding meat remains tender and juicy. Whether it’s a succulent T-Bone, an impressive Côte de Boeuf, or the show-stopping Tomahawk, our bone-in cuts promise a memorable dining experience.
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
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
Crispy baby cos lettuce, boiled eggs, anchovies, bacon, Parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing
Traditional Greek Salad
Red, yellow and green peppers, cucumber, tomato, red onion, olives, capers, Greek feta cheese and red wine vinaigrette
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
Soft serve
Madagascan Vanilla Soft Serve
Poached Pear
Poached in Muscat, tea and aromatic spices, served with Madagascan vanilla soft serve, toasted almonds and chocolate sauce
Apple Mille-Feuille
Layered apple baked with cinnamon and sugar, served with
custard, crumble and Chantilly cream
Coffee Crème Brûlée
Coffee custard topped with caramelised sugar
Blockman Pavlova
Meringue topped with grilled pineapple, coconut cream, mango sorbet, and pineapple and coconut rum sauce
Burnt Basque Cheesecake
A traditional Spanish-style cheesecake with no base
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
Classic thin crêpes served with butter, orange sauce, citrus zest, sugar, Grand Marnier and Chantilly cream
Cakes
Chocolate, carrot or cake of the day
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