Recess Bar + Eats

Recess is Central Geelong’s only Gluten Free Restaurant offering you a space to run around, have a snack, play with friends and make new ones! This place is your go-to when you need a break from your hectic timetable. Enjoy your recess either dining on a delicious menu, enjoying an array of beverage options, sitting back in the beer garden or hanging out on the balcony. Meet you behind the shelter shed! <p style="text-align: center"><strong>SAMPLE MENU</strong></p> <div class="page" title="Page 1"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p style="text-align: center">SHARE PLATES</p> <p style="text-align: center">Local rainbow olives  $8</p> <p style="text-align: center">Coffin Bay oysters</p> <p style="text-align: center">-Natural w/ lemon 1⁄2 dozen $24 / dozen $46</p> <p style="text-align: center">-Finger lime, gin spritz 1⁄2 dozen $25 / dozen $48</p> <p style="text-align: center">Cashew muhummara w/pomegranate, coriander, aleppo pepper, nann $16</p> <p style="text-align: center">Seared beef carpaccio w/ capers, parmesan, chervil, yuzu mayonnaise $24</p> <p style="text-align: center">Golden haloumi w/ candied pecan, grapes, radish, black pepper + citrus dressing $19.5</p> <p style="text-align: center">Three cheese arancini (3) w/whipped beetroot feta, apple, walnut $19</p> <p style="text-align: center">Pan-fried scallops(4)w/ betel leaves, soy, shallots $22</p> <p style="text-align: center">Porkbelly w/caramelized pineapple, jalapeno salsa $24</p> <p style="text-align: center">Grilled pumpkin w/ sicilian caponata, pine nuts, basil $20</p> <p style="text-align: center">Buttermilk fried chicken w/gherkinaioli Small $16 OR Large (6) $24</p> <p style="text-align: center">Middle eastern lamb shoulder w/ quinoa + lentil pilaf, pomegranate, pistachio, tahini $42</p> <p style="text-align: center">Pan-fried gnocchi w/ marinated leeks, artichoke, goats cheese, peas, hazelnut $36</p> <p style="text-align: center">Smoked duck breast w/ miso mushroom risotto, crispy enokis, tatsoi, jus $39</p> <p style="text-align: center">Beef cheek rendang w/ toasted coconut, pickled cucumber, lime chilli sambal, jasmine rice, yoghurt $42</p> <p style="text-align: center">SIDES</p> <p style="text-align: center">French fries w/ fry sauce $9.5</p> <p style="text-align: center">Sautéed greens w/slivered almonds, capers, raisins $12.5</p> <p style="text-align: center">Cauliflower macaroni & cheese w/truffle oil $14</p> <p style="text-align: center">Gem lettuce salad w/radish, parmesan, citrus, anchovy, pangrattato $12.5</p> </div> </div> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p style="text-align: center">DESSERT</p> <p style="text-align: center">Peanut butter parfait w/ salted caramel, banana freeze $16</p> <p style="text-align: center">Cinnamon donut w/ mint ice-cream, chocolate ganache $16</p> <p style="text-align: center">Coconut + vanilla pannacotta w/strawberry, pistachios $16</p> <p style="text-align: center">Affogato $6</p> <p style="text-align: center">w/ Licor 43, Kahlua, Baileys, Frangelico, Mozart dark chocolate $8</p> </div> </div> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"></div> </div> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"></div> </div> </div>