Koala Tavern

Pub · Pub & bistroCapalaba4.1 (937 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free2 can be made gluten free on request

59 dishesmenu read 10 Novkoalatavern.com.au

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Spring Food Menu

Entrees

  • Salt & Pepper Calamari$20

    Mustard parsley oil, slaw, aioli

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Smoked Buffalo Chicken Wings$20

    Aioli

    Likely egg

  • Smoked BBQ Chicken Wings$20

    Aioli

    Likely egg

  • Chilli Beans Nachos$26

    Tomato salsa, cheese, guacamole, jalapeno, sour cream

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Beef Chilli Con Carne Nachos$30

    Tomato salsa, cheese, guacamole, jalapeno, sour cream

  • Pulled Smoked Brisket Nachos$29.50

    Tomato salsa, cheese, guacamole, jalapeno, sour cream

  • Pumpkin Sage Arancini$21

    Romesco sauce, parmesan, herbs

    VegetarianVegan optionLikely dairy

  • Baked Brie$23

    Oven baked brie, sweet balsamic beetroot gel, mixed nut syrup, balsamic glaze, crispy bread

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Mains

  • Salt & Pepper Calamari$29.50

    Chips, house salad, aioli, lemon

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Bangers & Mash$29

    Grilled thick pork sausage, mash potato, green peas, gravy

  • Grilled Barramundi$36.50

    Preserved lemon & romesco sauce, seasonal vegetables

    Likely fish

  • Classic Chicken Parmi$31

    Tomato sugo, ham, mozzarella, house salad, chips

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken Schnitzel$27.50

    House salad, chips, lemon, gravy

    Likely gluten

  • Battered Fish & Chips$31

    House salad, lemon, tartare, chips

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Traditional Lasagne$32

    Napoli sauce, parmesan, salad

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Beef & Guinness Pie$30

    Mushrooms, mash, gravy, peas, bacon, carrot

    Likely gluten

  • Fettuccine Carbonara$28

    Creamy garlic sauce, bacon, onion, parmesan, garlic bread

    Vegetarian optionLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Smoked Brisket Parmi$35

    Smoked chipotle bbq, pulled brisket, cheese, house salad, chips

    Likely dairy

  • Rosemary Chicken Breast$36.50

    Rosemary, garlic butter chicken breast, parsley mustard oil, rosemary butter, potato, beetroot puree, seasonal greens, kale, baby carrot

    Likely dairy

  • Ultimate Roast$34

    Roast vegetables, yorkshire pudding, peas, seasonal greens, gravy

  • Smoked Brisket Rosti$27.50

    Pulled smoked brisket, potato rosti, caramelized onion, guacamole, jalapeno, cheese sauce, glaze

    Likely dairy

Grill

  • 180g Eye Fillet$45

    Grass fed, NSW, chips, house salad, choice of sauce

  • 250g Rump$34

    Grain fed, QLD, chips, house salad, choice of sauce

  • 300g Rib Fillet$53

    Grain fed, chips, house salad, choice of sauce

  • 400g Rump$47

    Grain fed, QLD, chips, house salad, choice of sauce

  • Beef Cheek$39

    Herb mash, jus, seasonal greens, sweet potato crisp

  • Crumbed Steak$29

    Sauerkraut, house slaw, chips, jus

    Likely gluten

Burgers

  • Beef Burger$25.50

    Beef patty, tomato, cheese, pickles, lettuce, beetroot, burger sauce, chips

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken Burger$25.50

    Fried buttermilk chicken thigh, bacon, lettuce, aioli, chips

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Steak Sandwich$29.50

    Grain fed rump, tomato, lettuce, beetroot, bacon, bbq sauce, aioli, chips

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Falafel Burger$26.50

    Beetroot puree, lettuce, caramelized onion, tomato, tzatziki, beetroot, chips

    Vegan

Salads

  • Caesar Salad$26

    Cos lettuce, bacon, soft egg, parmesan, croutons

    Likely egg

  • Greek Salad$29

    Chicken skewers, tzatziki, olives, feta, carrot, cucumber, red onion, tomato, pita bread

    Vegan option

  • Soba Salad$26

    Noodles, slaw, bean shoot, spring onion, edamame, fried shallot, miso tahini dressing

    Vegetarian optionLikely soy

  • Classic Garden Salad

    Carrot, cucumber, red onion, tomato, house dressing

    Vegan

  • Nourish Bowl$26

    Cauliflower, broccoli, quinoa, tahini, maple dressing, fried kale, smoked almond, spinach

    VeganLikely nutsLikely sesame

Sides

  • Chips$12

    Aioli

    VegetarianVegan optionLikely egg

  • Side Caesar Salad

    Cos lettuce, bacon, parmesan, croutons

    Vegetarian option

  • Mash & Gravy

    Creamy mash & gravy

    Likely dairy

  • Truffle Greens

    Greens, garlic truffle oil, butter, crushed toasted nuts

    VegetarianVegan optionLikely nuts

  • Seasonal Vegetables

    Seasonal roasted vegetables

    VegetarianVegan option

  • Herb & Garlic Bread$11

    Likely gluten

  • Bacon & Cheese Garlic Bread$15

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Herb & Cheese Garlic Bread$13

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Desserts

  • Chocolate Lava Cake$16

    Ice cream

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Donut Fries$19

    Cinnamon sugar, chocolate sauce & ice cream

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Apple Crumble$16

    Custard, ice cream

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Vegan Mud Cake$16

    Cherry coulis

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Belgian Waffles$16

    Ice cream, chocolate sauce

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

Seniors Menu

  • Seniors Chicken Schnitzel$23

    Chips, house salad, gravy, lemon

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Seniors Classic Chicken Parmi$23

    Shaved ham, tomato, cheese, chips

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Seniors Salt & Pepper Calamari$23

    House salad, chips, aioli, lemon

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Seniors Beer Battered Fish & Chips$23

    Chips, house salad, lemon, tartare sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

Kids Menu

  • Kids Beef Burger$13.50

    Cheese, tomato sauce, chips

  • Chicken Nuggets$13.50

    Chips, tomato sauce

  • Bolognese$13.50

    Cheese, garlic bread

    Vegan optionLikely gluten

  • Ham & Pineapple Pizza$13.50

    Chips

    Vegetarian optionLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Battered Fish & Chips$13.50

    Tomato sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Dixie Cup$4

    Vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, sprinkles

    VegetarianLikely dairy

The menu’s own key: LG – Low Gluten | LD – Low Dairy | V – Vegetarian | VG – Vegan | LGO – Low Gluten Option | LDO – Low Dairy Option | VO – Vegetarian Option | VGO – Vegan Option. Seafood Origin: A – Australian | I – Imported | M – Mixed · (V) Vegetarian | (VO) Vegetarian Option | (VG) Vegan | (VGO) Vegan Option | (LG) Low Gluten | (LGO) Low Gluten Option | (LD) Low Dairy | (LDO) Low Dairy Option · V – Vegetarian | VO – Vegetarian Option Available | VG – Vegan | VGO – Vegan Option Available | LG – Low Gluten | LGO – Low Gluten Option Available | LD – Low Dairy | LDO – Low Dairy Option Available. Seafood Origin: A – Australian | I – Imported | M – Mixed

What the menu saysMenu legend defines LG as 'Low Gluten' and LGO as 'Low Gluten Option' (not 'gluten free'); no gluten-free kitchen statement printed. Venue says it cannot guarantee against trace allergens.
  • Menu legend defines LG as 'Low Gluten' and LGO as 'Low Gluten Option' (not 'gluten free'); no gluten-free kitchen statement printed. Venue says it cannot guarantee against trace allergens.
  • Please inform a team member if you have allergies or intolerances. The venue says its menu is prepared freshly in the kitchen and there may be trace allergens.

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Facts

FactDetail
Address36-40 Moreton Bay Road, Capalaba, 4157
AreaRedland
KindPub · Pub & bistro
Phone+61 7 3051 7634
Websitekoalatavern.com.au
BookingOnline through SevenRooms
Google rating4.1 from 937 reviews
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from koalatavern.com.au
Hours
  • Monday10am–4am
  • Tuesday10am–4am
  • Wednesday10am–4am
  • Thursday10am–4am
  • Friday10am–4am
  • Saturday10am–4am
  • Sunday10am–4am
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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Koala Tavern

Does Koala Tavern have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 2 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Koala Tavern coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Menu legend defines LG as 'Low Gluten' and LGO as 'Low Gluten Option' (not 'gluten free'); no gluten-free kitchen statement printed.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Koala Tavern?

Beef Burger (Gluten free bun +$3); Chicken Burger (Gluten free bun +$3).

When is Koala Tavern open?

Monday: 10am–4am. Tuesday: 10am–4am. Wednesday: 10am–4am. Thursday: 10am–4am. Friday: 10am–4am. Saturday: 10am–4am. Sunday: 10am–4am. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Koala Tavern online?

Yes, through SevenRooms: https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/koalatavern/koala-tavern-widget?venues=koalatavern,clevelandtavern,clevelandsands,mansfieldtavern,newnhamhotelandfunctioncentre

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