The Restaurant at Wineport Lodge
In our impressive lakeshore Wineport restaurant, chef Cathal Moran’s wholesome and innovative fare aims to showcase the finest local ingredients simply at their best served with warm yet impeccable service.
When you sit down to dine here at Wineport Restaurant Athlone the location may seem a little familiar: Wineport Lodge is host to the very popular show ‘The Restaurant’ on RTE.
“On a summer’s evening there’s no lovelier place in Ireland…sample from one of the most creative menus around…keep the mood of shameless indulgence going, and arrive by boat if you can – it’s like being in a foreign country”.
At Wineport Lodge Restaurant Athlone there are lots of unique spaces to host a private dining affair- whether a small or large group, a family event or even an intimate meal for two we provide the best in Fine Dining in Athlone!
Our unique tranquil setting is ideally suited for private gatherings with ample space inside, on the deck or by the lake.
From a buffet or barbeque in the Harbour Room, a private dinner in the Tipperary Room or the Bollinger Lounge, hosting a grander affair in the Restaurant or just a small group at the Captains Table, we can do it all. Our Lakeshore Gazebo offers the ultimate in a romantic dining experience and is often sequestered for a breathtaking moonlit dinner for two!
To make a reservation at The Wineport Restaurant at Wineport Lodge call us on 090 6439010 or for more information on our private dining and party rooms, special occasion and celebration packages, please contact us and we will be happy to tailor the occasion perfectly to suit you.
Email us at lodge@wineport.ie
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What the critic have to say about the restaurant at Wineport Lodge
“On a summer’s evening there’s no lovelier place in Ireland…sample from one of the most creative menus around…keep the mood of shameless indulgence going, and arrive by boat if you can – it’s like being in a foreign country”
“Wineport’s situation couldn’t have looked more spectacular……a waterside retreat with an emphasis on wine. Fantastic place, great view, fabulous bedrooms… well worth a visit if you want to spoil yourself.”
Mary Dowey – Irish Times
“Ray and Jane… are restaurateurs, that art form which has become so neglected over the last 15 years, the signature style here is that of the restaurateurs, and it runs all the way from the brilliant energy they gift to the room through to the apposite design of the new bedrooms in the lodge …a little piece of heaven”
John McKenna – author of The Bridgestone Guides
“The sheer beauty and tranquillity of the site, plus its proximity to Dublin make it a natural choice… Romantics will want to savour their complimentary half bottle of wine on the balcony, watching the sun set.”
AM:PM Hospility Magazine
“Extraordinary wine, the food…really thrilled my palate… it’s a great experience… sorry to leave the delights of Wineport Lodge.”
Paolo Tullio – Food & Wine
“A must for …people who appreciate the stimulating marriage that takes place between fine wine and good food at its best.”
Westmeath Independent
Dinner
Lunch
Early Bird
Kids
Lounge Menu
Wineport Lodge Summer Dinner Menu
Any Two Courses €35 All Three Courses & Tea / Coffee €49
Starters €10 / Mains €25
Starters
Wineport soup with our own breads
Steamed Kilmore Quay mussels, white wine, shallots & pesto cream
Ginger & chilli salmon spring roll, sweet & sour vegetables & toasted sesame
Horan’s barbecued pulled pork on toast, pickled vegetables & celeriac remoulade
Crispy buffalo mozzarella, confit aubergine, parmigiana orzo, gremolata & flat bread
Crispy lemon chicken, pico de gallo, black eyed beans & avocado salsa
Signature Starter Dishes
€4 extra supplement
Seared foie gras, ham & red cabbage ballotine, brioche & onion gravy
Sautéed Coconut Goan tiger prawns, almond & coriander lentil dahl, riata & chutney
Kilmore Quay crab mayonnaise, thermidor crostini, asparagus, shrimp & spring onion vinaigrette
Chef Cathal Moran is proud to work with local Irish producers
Lamb from Slaney Valley, Co Wexford
Pork from Horan’s pork butchers, Athlone
Eggs & poultry from Seamus Fagan, Athlone
Fish from Kilmore Quay, Co Wexford
Mushrooms from reilly mushrooms, Glasson
Game from Dromoland Estate, Co. Clare
Beef from the Tormey family farm, Co. Westmeath
Main Courses
Seared Chimichurri chicken, sweet potato chips, bean relish & smoked paprika aioli
Grilled mushroom quesadilla, chive & horseradish sour cream, chutney & slaw
Baked fillet of cod, creamed spinach, shrimps, cherry tomatoes & onion chutney
Roast fillet of Clare Island organic salmon, salad nicoise, buttered asparagus & tarragon mayonnaise
Slow roasted Horan’s Irish pork belly, confit chorizo, creamed mushrooms, baby onions, peas & stewed apple
Carved breast of Barbury duck, braised baby gem, green beans & spiced pineapple
main courses served with seasonal potatoes
Signature Main Courses
€6 extra supplement
C.R. Tormey’s 28 Day Dry-Aged Beef Steaks Locally sourced from the centre of Ireland
10oz Striploin / Rib-eye/ t-bone
steaks served with house fries or champ mash
sauces & accompaniments:
Classic béarnaise / Café de Paris butter
Creamy peppercorn sauce
Seared fillet of blue fin tuna, vermicelli, pickled cucumber, soy, ginger & wasabi crème fraiche
Herb crusted rump of Irish lamb, dauphinoise potato & Provencal vegetables
Side Orders €3.95
Champ mash / hand cut fat chips / Dauphinoise potato tempura onion rings / buttered asparagus & hollandaise / Sauté mushrooms, herb crumbs & aioli
Plenty big enough for two to share
Wineport Lodge – Sunday Lunch Menu
Two Courses €22.95 Three Courses & tea/coffee €35
Children’s portions / Two Courses €10.95 / Three Courses €14.95
Starters
Wineport soup with our own breads
Ginger & chilli salmon spring roll, sweet & sour vegetables & toasted sesame
Horan’s barbecued pulled pork on toast, pickled vegetables & celeriac remoulade
Crispy buffalo mozzarella, confit aubergine, parmigiana orzo, gremolata & flat bread
Crispy lemon chicken, pico de gallo, black eyed beans & avocado salsa
Main Courses
Seared Chimichurri chicken, sweet potato chips, bean relish & smoked paprika aioli
Baked fillet of cod, creamed spinach, shrimps, cherry tomatoes & onion chutney
Roast rib of C.R. Tormey’s dry aged Irish beef, horseradish mash, Yorkshire pudding, pearl onion jus
Roast fillet of Clare Island organic salmon, salad nicoise, buttered asparagus & tarragon mayonnaise
Slow roasted Horan’s Irish pork belly, confit chorizo, creamed mushrooms, baby onions, peas & stewed apple
Desserts
Warm apple pie, toffee ice cream & crème anglaise
Sally’s baked Alaska, warm raspberries & chocolate sauce
Warm chocolate mousse, baileys ice-cream & praline
Spiced orange & almond cake, mascarpone cream & citrus treacle
Strawberry meringue gateau, vanilla custard cream & fruit coulis
Teas
Robt. Roberts luxury blend
Earl grey
Peppermint
Chamomile
Green
Lemon zest
Coffees
Americano
Cappuccino
Caffè latte
Espresso
Double espresso
Caffè macchiato
Caffè mocha
Hot chocolate
Wineport Lodge – Early Bird Menu
2 courses €22.95 / €7.50 for an additional course
Starters
Wineport soup with our own breads
Ginger & chilli salmon spring roll, sweet & sour vegetables & toasted sesame
Horan’s barbecued pulled pork on toast, pickled vegetables & celeriac remoulade
Crispy buffalo mozzarella, confit aubergine parmigiana orzo, gremolata & flat bread
Main Courses
Seared Chimichurri chicken, sweet potato chips, bean relish & smoked paprika aioli
Grilled mushroom quesadilla, chive & horseradish sour cream, chutney & slaw
Slow roasted Horan’s Irish pork belly, confit chorizo, creamed mushrooms, baby onions, peas & stewed apple
Baked fillet of cod, creamed spinach, shrimps, cherry tomatoes & onion chutney
Desserts
Warm apple pie, toffee ice cream & crème anglaise
Strawberry Meringue Gateau, vanilla custard cream & fruit coulis
Sally’s baked Alaska, warm raspberries & chocolate sauce
Spiced orange & almond cake, mascarpone cream & citrus treacle
Teas
Robt. Roberts luxury blend
Earl grey
Peppermint
Chamomile
Lemon zest
Green
Coffees
Americano
Cappuccino
Caffè latte
Espresso
Caffè macchiato
Caffè mocha
Hot chocolate
Starters €3.50
Wineport soup & crusty breads.
Garlic bread, tomato & mozzarella.
Organic smoked salmon, penne pasta, chive lemon cream.
Smiley face of fresh fruit.
Buttery corn on the cob.
Mains €7.95
Crispy goujons of chicken.
Wineport bangers & mash.
Baked potato, baked beans & smoked bacon.
Mini fillet steak & pepper sauce
Fish & chips & tartar sauce
Each served with choice of fries/ mash/boiled potatoes & vegetables
Desserts €3.50
Ice-cream cone, chocolate topping.
Chocolate brownie & ice-cream.
Juicy fresh fruit & yogurt.
Menu
Today’s soup Sally’s homemade brown bread €7.50
West coast seafood chowder Sally’s homemade brown bread €9
Warm pastrami & gruyere Reuben mustard mayonnaise & sauerkraut €15
Crispy buffalo mozzarella, confit aubergine, parmigiana orzo, gremolata & flat bread €9
Horan’s barbecued pulled pork on toast, pickled vegetables & celeriac remoulade €11
Chicken Caesar salad, pancetta & croutons, aged parmesan dressing €16
Carpaccio of smoked salmon, Beechlawn organic rocket, lemon & olive oil dressing €9
Steamed Kilmore Quay mussels, white wine, shallots & basil cream €10
Prime Irish beef burger & house fries, floury bap, dill pickles, club sauce & smoked cheddar €16
C.R. Tormey’s dry aged Irish 6oz Striploin, home fries & café de paris butter €18
Side orders €3.95
Hand cut fat chips
Champ mash
Tempura onion rings
buttered asparagus & hollandaise
Tomato & red onion salad
Sandwiches €7.50
Artisan & Slow Food Irish Cheeses €10
Milleens
Bellingham blue
Smoked Ardrahan
Cooleeney camembert
Accompanied by fresh fruit, cheese biscuits & our spicy apple chutney
Desserts €7.50
Spiced orange & almond cake, mascarpone cream & citrus treacle
Sally’s baked Alaska, warm raspberries & chocolate sauce
Warm apple pie, toffee ice cream & crème anglaise
Strawberry meringue gateau, vanilla custard cream & fruit coulis
Tea, Coffee & Scones for two €9.95
Drinks
By the glass
Bubbles
Prosecco €7
Bollinger €15
White Wine €7
Sauvignon Blanc, Corinto, Chile
Pinot Grigio, Villa del Lago, Italy
Grillo, Solandia, Sicily
Red Wine €7
Barbera, Barbera d’Asti Ca Bianca, Asti, Italy
Merlot, Corinto, Chile
Nero d’Avola, Solandia, Sicily
Cocktails €9.95
Bellini
Chilled Jeoi Prosecco, Peach Puree and archers Peach Schnapps served with a Maraschino Cherry
Cosmopolitan
Absolut Vodka, Cointreau, lime juice & cranberry juice shaken with ice & strained into a chilled Martini glass
Strawberry Daquiri
Havana rum with just a hint of Cointreau shaken with a delicious strawberry puree with ice and strained into a chilled martini glass
Bottled Beers € 5.50
Heineken / Budweiser / Corona/ Bulmers/Carlsberg West Coast Cooler Coors Light /Miller/ Smirnoff Ice
Soft Drinks & Juices € 3.50
Coke/Diet Coke/7up/Diet 7up/ Cidona/Finches Orange Finches Lemon/Lucozade/Britvic 55
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice/Pineapple Juice
Cranberry Juice/Apple Juice/Tomato Juice
Teas €4
Robt. Roberts Luxury Blend
Earl grey
Peppermint
Chamomile
Green
Coffees €4
Espresso
Americano
Cappuccino
Caffè latte
Caffè macchiato
Caffè mocha
Hot chocolate
all coffees are available decaffeinated
Liquer Coffees €9
Irish Coffee
A classic recipe. Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey, brown sugar, freshly brewed coffee & softly whipped cream
Deluxe Coffee
Baileys, Crème de Cacao, coffee & whipped cream
Calypso Coffee
Tia Maria, freshly brewed coffee & whipped cream