Bem Vindo 1
Steaks cooked medium well to well are not recommended.
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We regret, no cheques accepted.
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Service charge is not included.
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For parties of 10 or more a 10% service charge will be included on the bill.
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R35 corkage per bottle of wine.
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We reserve the right to charge a service fee for any foodstuffs brought into and consumed in the restaurant.
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Allow time for your meal to be prepared, as all meals are cooked from fresh.
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Variations to the menu will result in a delay in preparation time and may compromise the original dish.
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All extras will be charged for accordingly.
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We will not tolerate abusive Patrons, we reserve the right to service.
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Children are most welcome, please look after them and be considerate of other patrons and staff.
B
eira Alta, a region where royalty once ruled and tradition emerged, the heart and Soul of Portugal.
We are a family owned and run restaurant who are firm believers in a “hands on” approach when it comes to business. We welcome you to Beira Alta and hope that you have a memorable experience. We prepare our food using only the freshest ingredients, herbs and spices. Our family tradition is to cook from the heart with recipes passed down from generation to generation, which have over time evolved into Portuguese Cuisine with a distinct African Influence. We have earned a reputation for our flame grilled chickens and kilos of pan-
fried prawns piled high, smothered with a secret blend of spices, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. The South African desire for red meat remains unabated so Beira Alta serves unashamedly large portions, basted in Chef’s unique sauces, guaranteed to keep any meat eater happy. Seafood however, remains the top seller. Traditional recipes to tickle your taste buds served spicy or plain. A constant commitment to quality and a fierce refusal to compromise will keep Beira Alta flourishing for many years. On behalf of Paul, Janet and Ricardo we thank you for your patronage! “Bom Apetite”
Visit us on www.beiraalta.co.za, find us on Facebook or Twitter @beiraballito
Starters Chicken Liver Pate
55
Chicken liver pate with Green Peppercorns and Port wine
Grilled Calamari Grilled Calamari with lemon butter, served spicy or plain on request
Chicken Giblets Stewed in a Traditional Tomato, onion, garlic and white wine sauce
Grilled Chourico Grilled Portuguese smoked pork saussage
72 59
Half
55
Full
110
Trinchado Cubed beef fillet served in Chef’s garlic, bay leaf and white wine sauce
Chicken Livers Grilled Chicken Livers served spicy or plain
Quail (Available as main) Pan fried baby Quail marinated in olive oil, garlic and white wine
82
65 SQ
Garlic Fried Prawns Small prawns in the shell pan fried in olive oil, whole garlic, sea salt and a touch of chilli
Mixed Starter Platter (Serves 3) Calamari, Chicken Livers and Chouriço
Prawn Pies 3 prawn pies with a spicy prawn filling in a crumbed pastry
Mexilhoes de Cebolada Mussels served in an onion garlic, bell pepper and tomato reduction
Oysters Please ask your waiter for today’s oyster selection * All items subject to availability * * Great care is taken in preparing your meal, so enjoy and relax while we get busy *
SQ
130 75 88 SQ
Soups Caldo Verde Traditional Portuguese soup made from potato, chouriço, Kale and olive oil
B A’s Prawn Bisque A creamy Prawn bisque served with pieces of prawns
65
88
Salads Salada á Portuguesa Mixed Greens, cucumber, onion, tomato and black olives with a Portuguese Dressing
58
Greek Salad Mixed Greens, cucumber, onion, tomato and olives topped with Feta cheese and dressing
Gino’s Chicken Salad Sliced Blackened Chicken Breasts on a Portuguese Salad topped with Avo and Feta served with a French dressing
70
88
Presunto, Blue Cheese and Avo Salad Salad topped with Presunto, blue cheese and Avo, served with Chef’s mayo dressing
Chef Fernando’s Salad Grilled chicken livers and Chouriço topped with feta and Avo on a Portuguese Salad, served with dressing
Smoked Salmon Salad Smoked Salmon on a Portugese salad topped with Cottage cheese and served with a French dressing
90
95
110
Chef Paulo’s Salad Grilled Calamari and Prawns on a Portuguese Salad with Avo served with dressing
SQ
Meats 200g
134
300g
173
Sirloin:
200g
124
300g
155
Rump
200g
124
300g
155
T-Bone:
650g
185
Fillet:
158
Lamb Chops: Pork Ribs:
450g
Pork Fillet:
138
Sauces:
23
Madagascan Pepper, Mushroom and Olive, Herb Port Wine, Jalapeno Monkey gland, Presunto and Blue Cheese
Free range char grilled baby chicken spicy or plain
Half
88
Full
132
Carne de Porco Alentejana (when clams in season) Pork belly, chouriço and Clams cooked in Olive oil, garlic, white wine, Pimentão and Coriander served with cubed potatoes
B A’s Famous Combo (Deboned available on request) Char Grilled ½ baby chicken with 5 pan-fried Prawns
148
182
Espetada da Casa Skewered cubes of beef, char grilled with onions, bell peppers and Chouriço
148
Pork Fillet and Gambas Grilled Pork fillet with deshelled prawns done in olive oil, garlic, chilli, Sea salt and fresh lemon juice
168
Portuguese Steak Char Grilled Ladies Fillet Steak topped with Presunto (Parma Ham) and a fried egg
Alfredo’s Jalapeno & Chouriço Fillet Grilled Ladies fillet steak stuffed with Jalapenos, Chouriço and feta (Served rare or medium rare only)
Paulo’s Mixed Grill Char grilled 1/2 baby chicken topped with Chouriço and Calamari
Ricardo’s Surf ‘n Turf Grilled Ladies Fillet Steak topped with 5 Prawns in a Herb Port Wine Sauce
Fillet, Sirloin, Ribs and Rump grilled with House BBQ Basting. Lamb Chops, T-bone and Pork fillet grilled in Portuguese Basting.
115
Fernando’s Peri-Peri Chicken (Free range)
All main dishes served with choice of starch or veg unless otherwise stated.
155
165
165
198
Expect meat to be DRY if cooked beyond medium.
Seafood Grilled Calamari
(Spicy or Plain)
128
Calamari tubes grilled served in a lemon & herb sauce
Line Fish
(Blackened available on request)
Grilled line fish served with lemon butter (ask for our line fish selection)
Grilled Sole
(Subject to availability)
Grilled sole served with lemon or garlic butter sauce on request
SQ SQ
Sardines Char grilled Portuguese Sardines drizzled with Olive oil; served with Boiled baby potatoes, diced onion, tomato and char grilled pepper side salad
Bacalhau Assado
(Salted Cod Fish)
142
SQ
Char grilled Cod Fish served the traditional way
Bacalhau á Bras Flaked codfish pan-fried with olive oil, garlic and onion tossed with thinly cut chips and bound with egg.
156
Bacalhau com Natas Flaked codfish and deshelled Prawns baked with potato, onion and garlic in a creamy nutmeg and mustard sauce topped with parmesan cheese
Dina’s Calamari and Prawn Combo
175
Grilled Calamari and 5 deshelled Prawns
Mom’s Pan Fried Prawns House Speciality – Queen Prawns served piled high on a Platter
1/2kg
225
1kg
385
Mozambican Style Prawn Curry Curried Queen Prawns gently simmered in a mild curry and coconut milk sauce
Char Grilled Prawns Char grilled Prawns basted with lemon butter
Calamari & Prawn Linguine Grilled Calamari and Prawns tossed with Linguine In a Creamy Herb & Port Wine Sauce
Beira Mar’s Seafood Rice A selection of seafood cooked with rice in a tomato, onion, coriander and garlic sauce
B A’s Seafood Platter
Lobster, Calamari, fish, Prawns and Mussels (suitable for 2)
154
168 SQ 158
184 SQ
Vegetarian Tony’s Paneer Curry
Lisbon Veg Pasta Fresh vegetables, sun dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic Vinegar and peri-peri tossed together with fussili pasta and topped with feta and olives
89
115
Curry Veg Stir Fry
Pedro’s Veg Linguine Stir-fry veg in olive oil, onion, tomato, garlic and chilli. Tossed with linguine and topped with feta cheese
Paneer gently simmered mild Mozambican coconut curry served with rice and chips
86
Fresh vegetables tossed together with a mild coconut curry and served on a bed of rice
98
Desserts Ice Cream and Chocolate Fudge Sauce Ice Cream and homemade hot chocolate fudge sauce
Leite-Crème á Portuguesa 42
Pyramid Chocolate Log Cheese Cake
Molotoff Baked egg white and caramel dessert topped with homemade egg custard, roast almonds and cherries
52
52
Tia Janet’s Favourite Chocolate Brownies Decadent chocolate pecan nut brownies smothered in chocolate fudge sauce, served with your choice of cream or ice cream
Chocolate Mousse A rich, creamy chocolate mousse with Kahlua
Cottage Cheese layered with tennis biscuits, crispy mint chocolate and coated with Nutella
52
58
Rosanna’s Hazelnut Pavlova
Portuguese Style Orange Roll A moist orange roll dessert served with cream or ice cream dressed with Chocolate Fudge Sauce
Portuguese style crème brûlèe
58
52
Layers of meringue filled with chocolate, smooth cottage cheese mixed with Kahlua and cream, topped with roasted hazelnuts and sprinkled with chocolate
62
Lunch Menu Lunch Menu @ R88 each Monday to Friday 12.00 to 17h00 (excluding Public Holidays and Peak Season)
Beira Alta Rump
Grilled Rump topped with a mushroom, olive and Red Wine Sauce
Salads Chicken Liver, Chouriço, Avo and Feta Salad
Pepper Sirloin Aged Sirloin topped with Madagascan Pepper Sauce
Grilled Calamari and Avo Salad Blackened Chicken, Feta and Avo Salad
Trinchado Cubed beef, pan fried, served spicy or plain
Prego Rolls (Chicken available on request) Beef pan fried in garlic, olive oil and white wine
Pork Fillet Medallions Grilled Pork Fillet Medallions topped with a creamy Herb and Port Wine sauce
Chicken (Spicy or Plain)
½ Baby Chicken grilled with Fernando’s famous basting
Veg Linguini Stir fried veg in Olive Oil, onion, tomato, garlic and chilli tossed with linguini and feta
Pork Ribs Flame grilled with BBQ basting
Grilled Line Fish Grilled fish in a lemon and herb butter sauce
Calamari Grilled served spicy or plain
Chef’s Garlic & Chilli Fried Shrimps Prawns pan fried in olive oil, garlic, sea salt and chilli served with chips
(All served with a choice of starch or side salad unless otherwise stated)
Kiddies Meals @ R32 each ¼ Chicken and Chips Pork Riblets and Chips Viennas and Chips Fish Fingers and Chips (For children 10 years and under)
Drinks List (All items subject to availability)
Champagne Moët et Chandon NV Brut (750ml)
Moet et Chandon NV Brut (375ml)
Veuve Cliquot NV Yellow Label (750ml)
Portuguese Selection 800 450 980
Sparkling Wine 228
Pierre Jourdan Brut (375ml)
JC le Roux Le Domaine (750ml)
JC Le Roux La Chanson (750ml)
JC Le Roux Le Fleurette (750ml)
Krone Vintage Rose Salmon Pink, refreshing and uplifting with hints of berry fruits
Medium dry light body – naturally sparkling
Gatao Vinho Verde Light fresh young wine with a floral finish
180
176
Lancers White A floral fruity aroma. Delicate, well balanced and velvety
160
Dão Alianca
Pierre Jourdan Brut (750ml) Leading lime characteristics of the Chardonnay are well backed up by the Pinot Noir. Crisp, stimulating and rewarding on the palate.
Casal Garcia
White Wine
Pongracz (Brut 750ml) Brut style, honeyed complex, creamy long minerally finish. Very satisfying anytime bubbly.
Vinho Verde
268
A dry wine from the Dão region, full of complex aromas with fine and delicate finish
192
Rosé 165 135 135
Lancers Rosé A crisp rose wine with a refreshing finish.
Mateus Rosé Slightly sweet, well balanced, fresh and fruity.
Allesverloren Tinta Barocca 135 298
Fresh taste of raspberries and cherries with a hint of vanilla exhibits a perfect sugar/acid balance, as well as a lingering aftertaste.
160
189 114
Red Wine
Wine Drinks
Dão Grão Vasco
Wine by the glass
35
Selection Wine by the glass - Ask your waiter
50
Spritzer
40
Catemba (White or Red)
Most famous amongst the wines of the Dão region. Aged in oak with delicious fruity bouquet
220
Alabastro (Alentejo)
230
48
Full bodied and velvety wine with a unique purple colour with intense aromas of ripened fruit.
Homemade Sangriai (500ml)
65
Allesverloren Trés Vermelhos
130
225
Homemade Sangriai (1lt)
The first blend in the Allesverloren range of cultivars traditionally grown in Portugal. This elegant red blend comprises Souzão, Tinta Barocca and Touriga Nacional.
Drinks List (All items subject to availability)
Meerlust Chardonnay
White Wine House White 750ml: Daily Selection Varies
Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc Tropical fruit flavours with gooseberries and a hint of nettles
105
Boschendal Blanc de Noir– off dry 115
An elegant, light and fruity wine with a dry finish and a blush colour
165
Spier Creative Block 2 White Bordeaux-style blend is created from Âą80% Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Goes well with seafood and other spicy dishes
La Motte Sauvignon Blanc Fig and green pepper flavours on the palate. Freshness and a long, crispy-fruit finish
Thelema Sauvignon Blanc Grapefruit, melon and full bodied tropical fruit
Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc Concentrated fresh ripe lime flavours, a touch of sweetness on the palate for a gentle dry effect
Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Well-balanced and elegant, stylistically off-dry and lightly oaked
210
Tokara Chardonnay Hints of peach and grapefruit, butterscotch and vanilla
Haute Cabriere (Chardonnay/Pinot Noir)
Chardonnay contributes elegance, Pinot Noir intensity and richness in flavours and aromas
420
175
House Red 750ml: Daily Selection varies
135
135
215
198
Beyerskloof Pinotage Lightly wooded and full flavoured, black fruit bouquet
118
165
Ja Mocha Pinotage 132
A fruity wine with expressing overtones of dark chocolate and toasted coffee beans
190
Fairview Shiraz 155
Deep vibrant red with a combination of white pepper, vanilla and mixed spices
Saronsberg Provenance Shiraz 125
Deep, dark colour with soft ripe plum and red berry flavours with undertones of wood spice
Warwick First Lady Cab Sauv The smooth, ripe, round tannins make this wine easy to drink while still retaining a full body
188
320
188
Tokara Shiraz The wine enters the palate with power, bursting with bright red and black fruit notes
108
134
Steenberg Merlot Smokey red berries, good persistence and some fairly robust tannins
The Wolftrap Red Ripe blackberries and spicy pepper flavours are met with a soft and supple palate
Porcupine Ridge Merlot Ripe berry and coffee chocolate flavours, full bodied with generous French Oak
Red Wine
Protea Chenin Blanc Good fruit structure, voluptuous mouth feel and a long indulgent finish
Blend of Pinot and Merlot. Salmon pink tawny tints, red cherries
Pierre Jourdan Tranquille
Fairview Sauvignon Blanc Lively green apple and lemonlime aromas with a hint of minerality on the nose.
Lemons and limes with hints of creaminess develop into buttery characters and roasted almonds
Springfield Whole Berry Cab Sauv A velvety wine with softer tannins and classical varietal characteristic
Kanonkop Kadette Cab/ Merlot Concentrated berry, banana, cherry fruit flavours with a spicy finish
Rupert & Rothchild Classique Blackcurrant, liquorice and dark chocolate. (Cab Sauvignon, Merlot, Cab Franc Blend)
Boekenhoutskloof Chocolate Block Shiraz-led compendium with grenache, cinsaut, cab and viognier
235
330
200
320
470
230
Whalehaven Merlot 185
Medium bodied with velvety tannins. Soft plum and mulberry fruit with hints of spice
360
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Beverages
(All items subject to availability)
Cocktails
Hot Beverages
Caiperão
Bica – Espresso Single
15
Garoto (Small Cappuccino)
17
Cappuccino
20
Decaf Cappuccino
22
Galão (Café au Lait)
25
Filter Coffee
16
Tea Selection
18
Milo/Horlicks/Hot Chocolate
23
Beirão Liquere infused with lime and crushed ice
Pina Colada Pineapple Juice, Coconut Cream Captain Morgan Rum and Malibu
Mojito Bacardi, Mint, Lime and Soda
Singapore Sling Gin, Cherry Syrup, Lime, Cointreau, Pineapple Juice
55
58 58 55
Margarita Tequila, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice Lime on Crushed Ice and Jose Silver Tequila
Strawberry Daiquiri Strawberries, Bacardi, Captain Morgan Rum, Triple Sec, Lime Juice and Grenadine
Sex on the Beach Vodka, Schnapps, Orange Juice and a dash of Grenadine
60
55
Classic Martini
(Shaken or Stirred)
58
44
Gin, Vodka and dry vermouth
Long Island Ice Tea Bacardi, Tequila, Gin, Vodka, Triple Sec, Lime and Coke
85
Cold Beverages
Becks Non-alcoholic
32
Windhoek Lager /Light
26
Local Beers
20
Savanna Light/Dry
27
Smirnoff Spin/Storm
27
Windhoek Draught (440ml Bottle)
30
Special Coffees
(All made with double tots) Portuguese Coffee (1920 Brandy)
60
Dona Amalia – Espresso & 1920
54
Real Irish Coffee (Jameson)
58
Dom Pedro – Traditional
46
Dom Fernando – Amaretto
50
Spanish Coffee (Brandy, Kahlua)
55
Dom Loco – Patron XO
54
Kahlua Coffee
55
Dom Paulo – Kahlua
50
Tia Maria Coffee
55
Dom Sinatra – Jack Daniels
50
American Coffee (Jack Daniels)
50
Dom Ricardo – Frangelico
50
Mexican Coffee (Jose Gold)
55
Aperitifs (Doubles)
Cherry Cooler Cherries, Absolute Kurant, Blackcurrant vodka, Triple Sec, Lime Juice and Grenadine
Ice Cream Drinks
(All made with double tots) 58
Heineken
26 27
Peroni
Aguardentes (Doubles) Aliança Bagaceira
48
1920 (Portuguese Brandy)
55
Licor Beirão
45 40
Anís
35
Constantino Fine Brandy
50
Cinzano Rosso/Bianco
34
Antiqua V.S.O.P (Aged 10 years)
75
Martini Rosso/Bianco
34
Macieira (When Available)
50
Campari or Aperol
Port (Doubles)
Beers / Ciders Amstel Draught 500ml
30
Amstel Draught 330ml
24
Laurentina, 2M
30
Kilkenny Draught Can (440ml)
42
Guinness Draught Can (440ml)
42
Sir Juice Fresh Fruit Juice
22
Mineral Water (Small)
17
Mineral Water (Large)
32
Soda Drinks (Coke, Sprite, Fanta etc.)
20
Grolsch (330ml)
26
Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon/Peach)
24
Millers Draught
24
Tizers (Various)
24
Milk Shakes by Hubertos
35
Allesverloren Port (South African)
38
Borges Ruby Port
40
Royal Port 10 Years Old Royal Port 20 Years Old
72 92
Messias Tawny or Ruby
40
Ferreiras 10 Year Old
72
Cognac (Doubles) Courvoisier VSOP
132
Hennessey VSOP
145
Remy Martin VSOP
140
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