Night view of the historic Lawson Park Hotel, a two-story brick building with a wrap-around balcony adorned with string lights, and a sign on top displaying its name. The street in front is lit by streetlights, with parked cars and a few trees nearby.

Welcome to

The Lawson

Home of the Red Heifer

With kitchen run by The AHA’s regional best chef — STEFANO BURLANDO

All Day Dining serving food 7 days a week from 11.30am until 9pm!

Come in for Lunch or Dinner!

A man in a chef's uniform with tattoos on his arms, standing with arms crossed in a restaurant kitchen. Text overlay announces Stefano Burlando as the winner of the 2025 regional chef of the year award from AHA NSW.

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T’s and C’s Apply - Not applicable during public holidays and special events

WHAT’S COOKIN’?

Small Bites

Garlic FlatbreadV, GF-OPT +514

Confit garlic, garlic oil, sea salt

Garlic and Cheese FlatbreadV17

Confit garlic, garlic oil, sea salt and fior di latte

Seasoned Waffle FriesV, GF16

With chipotle mayo

Beetroot & Persian Feta Arancini14

4 pieces served with aioli

Duck Liver ParfaitGF-OPT15

Dill pickle cucumber, Spanish onion jam, dukkha and warm bread

Calamari FrittiGF, DF, I17

Calamari dusted with semolina, lemon and aioli

Whipped RicottaV, GF-OPT14

With black olive crumb, chilli oil and warm bread

½ kg WingsGF16 or 22 (1kg)

Wings coated in our “Red Heifer” sticky BBQ sauce and served with aioli dipper

Lasagne Bites14

Crumbed beef and pork lasagna, served with marinara dipping sauce

From the Grill

All served with chips, side salad, your choice of sauce, battered onion rings and a garlic and parmesan bread finger

250g Grain Fed ScotchGF, DF37
300g Grain Fed RumpGF, DF32
400g Delmonico PorterhouseGF, DF58

Sir Thomas 200-day grain fed Black Angus MB3+, bone in, New York strip

Your Choice of SauceGF

Gravy, Dianne, Hollandaise, Brandy Green Peppercorn

ADD extra sauce +3
Switch chips to mash or waffle fries +3

Bone MarrowGF-OPT9

Add split roasted bone marrow to your steak, topped with sourdough, garlic and herb crumb


All our steaks are brushed with house made tallow

For special cuts of wagyu and dry age see our meat display or ask our friendly staff.

Burgers

ALL SERVED WITH CHIPS

The Phat HeiferGF-OPT24

180g beef patty, caramelised onions, bacon, provolone cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, sweet pickle mustard aioli on a potato bun

Fowl Play24

Crumbed chicken, fried halloumi, tomatoes, rocket, pesto aioli on a potato bun

A Lot at SteakGF-OPT26

150g grilled scotch fillet, bacon, fried egg, tomato relish, rocket, caramelised onions, Dijon mustard on ciabatta bread

Il PorcoGF-OPT26

Italian style porchetta, wagyu sausage, bacon, fresh tomatoes, rocket, aioli, Dijon mustard on a potato bun

The Fun GhiGF-OPT, VG-OPT23

Roasted mushrooms, halloumi, sliced tomato, rocket, sweet pickle mustard, aioli on ciabatta bread

Gluten free buns available on request

Salads

Caesar SaladGF-OPT21

Cos lettuce, bacon, boiled egg, croutons, Caesar dressing (contains anchovies (I)) and parmesan

ADD chicken +6

Pumpkin SaladGF, VG-OPT22

Roasted Japanese pumpkin, roasted butternut pumpkin, wilted leaves, pepitas, halloumi and beetroot salsa with honey mustard dressing

ADD chicken +6

Pasta MADE FRESH DAILY IN-HOUSE

Cavatelli Vodka (The Classic)28

Sugo di pomodoro, bacon, chilli, cream, vodka and parmesan

ADD chicken +6

Fregola e Salsiccia28

Sardinian grain, cooked with broccoli, Italian sausage, a touch of chilli with a sourdough and black olive crumb

ADD chicken +6

Linguine Alfredo e Bacon25

Traditional butter and parmesan creamy pasta with bacon

ADD chicken +6

Linguine with Sugo Genovese29

Napoli style meat and onion ragu, finished with parmesan

Cavatelli Scoglio32 | I

Prawns, squid, cuttlefish, cherry tomatoes and fresh basil

Cavatelli al Pesto26

Creamy pesto with spinach and parmesan

ADD chicken +6

Mains & Classics

Cotoletta (Schnitty)DF25

250g freshly crumbed chicken breast served with chips, side salad and choice of sauce

Parmi28

Cotoletta topped with sugo di pomodoro, leg ham and fior di latte served with chips, salad and choice of sauce

Bangers and MashGF25

Local Gooree Park wagyu beef sausages, Robuchon potatoes, snowpea tendrils, tomato and bacon chutney served with gravy

SalmonGF, A32

Panfried, black cauliflower puree, roasted cauliflower with gremolata and sundried tomatoes

Beef Cheeks35

14-hour braised beef cheeks, Robuchon potatoes, glazed mirepoix, carrot chips

Lamb Rump from Kinross StationGF33

Served with butternut pumpkin puree, smashed potatoes, Dutch carrots and snowpea tendrils

Truffle Honey Beef Ribs35

With creamy polenta, lentil salad served with truffle honey jus

Sides

MashGF, V8
Garden SaladGF, DF, V8

Mesclun leaves, Spanish onions, tomatoes and honey mustard dressing

Roasted BroccoliGF, DF, VG10

With chilli and rock salt

Smashed PotatoesGF, DF, VG12

Served with salt and rosemary

ChipsGF, DF, V10

Your choice of gravy or aioli

Pumpkin Cacio e PepeGF, VG-OPT12

Roasted pumpkin, cacio e pepe sauce, pepitas

Cauliflower and GremolataGF, VG10

Roasted cauliflower with gremolata (lemon zest and parsley)

Pizza

MargheritaV, GF-OPT26

San Marzano tomato, fior di latte, basil and extra virgin olive oil

Pollo ChickenGF-OPT31

Double cream, chicken, sundried tomatoes, fior di latte, pesto and spring onion

PepperoniGF-OPT28

San Marzano tomato, fior di latte, salami

Gluten free bases available on request +5

Kids

NuggetsDF12

Tempura battered chicken breast nuggets, served with chips

Kids BurgerGF-OPT12

Smashed patty, cheese and tomato sauce, served with chips

Kids PizzaV-OPT, GF-OPT12/14

Cheese OR ham and cheese

Pasta Pomodoro13

Homemade fresh pasta with sugo di pomodoro

Kids Bolognese13

Homemade fresh pasta with Nonna’s bolognese sauce and parmesan

Kids Dessert

Bomboloni e Nutella (EA)4/7

1 bomboloni / 2 bomboloni

Dessert

Bomboloni e Nutella (4)V12

Italian donut stuffed with Nutella

Chocolate MousseV, GF-OPT18

With whole Ferrero rocher

Sticky Date PuddingV14

With chai spice butterscotch sauce

ADD ice cream +4

Selection of Gelato4

See our gelato freezer for available flavours

UPGRADE your scoop of gelato with m&m’s, gummy bears and caramel sauce +4

DIETARY KEY: GF · Gluten free   |   GF-OPT · Gluten free option on request   |   DF · Dairy free   |   V · Vegetarian   |   VG · Vegan   |   VG-OPT · Vegan option on request   |   A · Australian seafood   |   I · Imported seafood   |   M · Mixed origin seafood