The Lakes Hotel

Pub · Pub & bistroThe Entrance

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

61 dishesmenu read 10 Novthelakeshotel.com.au

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Food menu

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  • Garlic Bread$8

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Marinated Olives$12

    Vegan option

  • Chicken Wings$17

    Ranch & celery. Choice of spicy buffalo or smoky honey BBQ

    Vegan option

  • Corn Ribs$19

    Chipotle butter, garlic, coriander & lime

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Arancini (7)$19

    Pumpkin, sage, goat cheese & aioli

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Pork Belly Bites$22

    Twice cooked pork belly, chilli, soy & shallots

    Free of dairyLikely gluten

  • Warm Share Board$38

    Garlic bread, arancini, calamari, pork belly & olives

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Prawn Tacos (3)$22

    Salt & chilli prawns, slaw, chipotle mayo, pineapple & jalapeño salsa

    Free of dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

Salads

  • Caesar$21

    Baby cos, bacon, parmesan, egg, anchovy dressing & croutons

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Thai Beef$24

    Herbs, chilli, onion, fried noodles, peanuts, miso & sesame dressing

    Free of dairyCan be made free of glutenLikely nutsLikely soyLikely sesame

  • Mediterranean Vegan Bowl$21

    Roast pumpkin, chickpeas, cucumber, onion, olives, hommus & herb dressing

    VeganLikely sesame

Burgers

  • The Lakes$22

    'Lakes' pattie, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles & house sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Beef, Cheese & Bacon$24

    'Lakes' pattie, bacon, pickles, cheddar, caramelised onion & chipotle BBQ

    Likely dairy

  • Karaage Chicken$22

    Slaw, pickled carrot, gochujang mayo

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Mushroom$22

    Southern fried mushroom, rocket, caramelised onion, cheddar & truffle mayo

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Steak Sandwich$26

    Scotch fillet, rocket, onion relish, horseradish aioli & cheddar

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • The Aussie$27

    'Lakes pattie', bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, beetroot relish & BBQ sauce. Served with 3 potato scallops & chicken salt

    Likely dairyLikely egg

From the grill

  • Rump$34

    Queensland, 300g

  • Sirloin$42

    South Australia, 300g

  • Scotch Fillet$47

    Victoria, 350g

Seafood

  • Salt & Pepper Calamari$19

    Lemon aioli, chilli salt & herbs

    Free of dairyCan be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Beer Battered New Zealand Hoki$25

    Lemon & tartare sauce

    Free of dairyLikely glutenLikely fish

  • Pan-Fried Etty Bay Barramundi$32

    Lemon & tartare sauce

    Vegan optionCan be made free of dairyLikely fish

  • Pan-Fried Market Fish$32

    Nori pesto

    Vegan optionLikely fish

Pasta

  • Prawn & Chorizo Linguine$30

    Chilli, garlic, rocket, parmesan & herbs

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

Pizza

  • Pizzetta$15

    Herbs, garlic & mozzarella

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Hawaiian$22

    Ham, caramelised pineapple, napoli & mozzarella

    Likely dairy

  • Pepperoni$22

    Hot honey, napoli, mozzarella & herbs

    Likely dairy

  • BBQ Chicken$24

    Bacon, roast red peppers & mozzarella

    Likely dairy

  • Margherita$20

    Tomato, napoli, mozzarella & basil

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

Mains

  • Pork Ribs$32

    Smoky honey BBQ, charred pineapple & jalapeño salsa. Served with your choice of 2 sides

    Vegan optionFree of dairy

  • Chicken Schnitzel$25

    Served with your choice of 2 sides & sauce

    Free of dairyLikely gluten

  • Chicken Parmigiana$28

    Served with your choice of 2 sides

    Likely gluten

  • Slow Cooked Beef & Vegetable Pie$24

    Mash potato, peas & gravy

    Likely gluten

  • Slow Cooked Beef Pie$20

    Mash potato, peas & gravy

    Likely gluten

  • Portuguese Chicken Supreme$30

    Sweet potato, onion, spiced cous cous, herbs

    Free of dairy

  • Slow Cooked Lamb Shank$32

    Potato purée, broccolini, roast carrots & jus

    Vegan option

Sides

  • Chips$10

    House seasoning & aioli

    VegetarianVegan optionFree of dairyLikely egg

  • Sweet Potato Fries$13

    Herb mayo

    VegetarianVegan optionFree of dairyLikely egg

  • Seasonal Green Vegetables$10

    Olive oil, Murray River pink salt

    Vegan

  • Mash Potato$10

    VegetarianVegan option

  • Garden Salad$10

    Lemon vinaigrette

    VegetarianVegan optionFree of dairy

  • House-Made Slaw$10

    VegetarianVegan optionFree of dairy

Sweets

  • Chocolate & Walnut Brownie$15

    Chocolate sauce, walnut praline & peanut butter ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Sticky Date Pudding$15

    Butterscotch sauce, vanilla bean ice cream

    Likely dairy

  • Apple Pie Bites$15

    Salted caramel ice cream, hazelnut praline

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Affogato$10

    Vanilla bean ice cream, espresso

    Vegan optionLikely dairy

  • Ice Cream Scoops$4

    Vanilla bean, choc peanut butter, salted caramel

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

Seniors menu

Present seniors card at time of ordering

Seniors

  • Beer Battered New Zealand Hoki$16

    Lemon & tartare sauce with chips & salad or mash & veg

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Chicken Schnitzel$16

    Chips & salad or mash & veg, with your choice of sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Rump Steak 250g$25

    Chips & salad or mash & veg, with your choice of sauce

  • Linguine Boscaiola$16

    Mushrooms, bacon, herbs, cream & parmesan

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Kids menu

Kids Meals

  • Cheeseburger$15

    Lakes pattie, cheese, tomato sauce & chips

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Battered New Zealand Hoki$15

    Chips, salad, tartare & lemon

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Chicken Schnitzel$15

    Chips, salad & tomato sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Linguine Bolognese$15

    Parmesan

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Daily bistro specials

Daily from 11:30am, one special per day as listed

Monday

  • 250g Nolan Private Selection Rump$21

    Chips, salad & your choice of sauce

Tuesday

  • House Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel$16

    Chips, salad & your choice of sauce

    Likely gluten

Thursday

  • Pizzas$16

    Likely gluten

Saturday

  • Seafood Basket$20

    Likely fish

Sunday

  • Classic Roast Pork$20

    With all the trimmings. Available from 11:30am until sold out

The menu’s own key: GF=gluten free GFA=gluten free available DF=dairy free DFA=dairy free available V=vegetarian VE=vegan VEA=vegan available A=australian seafood I=imported seafood M=mixed seafood

Good to know

Pub

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
AddressThe Entrance, NSW
AreaCentral Coast
KindPub · Pub & bistro
Websitethelakeshotel.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from thelakeshotel.com.au
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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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 The Lakes Hotel

Does The Lakes Hotel 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 The Lakes Hotel coeliac friendly?

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 The Lakes Hotel?

Thai Beef (Gluten free available: ask for GF); Salt & Pepper Calamari (Gluten free available: ask for GF).

Can I book The Lakes Hotel online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.thelakeshotel.com.au/make-a-booking

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