The Groove Train

DAYS OF BUSINESS

Mon - Sun:	7:30am to 11:00pm

Nestled in the heart of Clarendon Street's busy shopping strip, South Melbourne is the perfect mix of up-tempo trendy and relaxed retro. With the Groove Train favorites you know and love, plus daily specials created by our talented kitchen team, South Melbourne is the perfect venue for any occasion. With seating for up to 100 of your closest friends, a funky team and an electric vibe, we are sure to make your visit a memorable one!

Don't forget to try our new Lunch Express Menu, a range of specially created dishes for those on the move! (Available Monday-Friday, 12noon - 2pm). And for those with a little more time, come in, sit back and soak up the atmosphere - with one of our famous coffees of course!

Latest User Reviews

"The salads are great and the staff very polite and friendly. Will be there every week if the service is a good as it is."

"I go here at least once a week. Service is always quick and food fresh and reasonably priced. I've never had a bad experience here." more reviews

Price Guide	Entrée $9.50 - $14.90, Main $14.90 - $28.90, Dessert $8.90
Payment Options	Cash, Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Diners, Eftpos
Features	$1.50 corkage Per-bottle, BYO (Wine Only), Dress smart casual, Licensed, Outside dining area, Secure parking, Smoking area, Takeaway, Wheelchair access
Ambience	Buzzy, Child-friendly, Contemporary, Relaxed, Suitable for business, Trendy
Food	Vegan Option, Vegetarian option
Styles	Sit down

Awards

2007 - Menulog Gold Award Winner - Menulog Gold Award Winner - Menulog - User's Favourite Award

All Day Menu

Entrée

Garlic Pizza: garlic, oil and herbs[v]

Garlic Bruschetta Pizza: topped with a bruschetta mix[v]

Pizza di Formaggio: mozzarella cheese, olive oil, garlic and herbs[v]

Soup of The Day: served with toasted Turkish bread[v]

3 Dip Platter: a combination of fresh dips accompanied by toasted Turkish bread fingers & fresh vegetable chunks[v]

Chunky & Funky Nachos: crispy corn chips, fresh salsa loaded with guacamole, sour cream, jalapenos and a cheese combination[gv]

French Fries: with tomato sauce

Groovy Eggplant Chips: [v]

Groovy Potato Wedges: with sour cream[v]

Groovy Potato Chunks: with sour cream[gv]

Crunchy Bruschetta: rich,ripe tomatoes marinated with Spanish onion and basil placed on chunky ciabatta[gv]

Fried Calamari: lightly floured and fried, garnished with salad and tarte sauce and served with chips

Asian Platter: mini dim sims, spring rolls, samosa, dipping sauce & Vietnamese mint

Antipasto Platter: assorted cured meats, pickled vegetables & crisini sticks

Green Room

Warm Lamb & Cous Cous Salad: tender lamb fillets placed on a fruit and walnut filled cous cous stack, garnished with cucumber yoghurt

Warm Beef Salad: tender beef strips placed on a bed of mesculin lettuce with semi-dried tomatoes, spanish onion and olives drizzled with a mustard honey dressing and red capsicum[g]

Groove to the Caesar Salad: pesto croutons, crispy pancetta poached egg and parmesan cheese

Groove to the Caesar Salad: with grilled chicken

Warm Chicken Salad: on a bed on mesculin lettuce with bacon, potatoes, tomatoes and a light mayonnaise dressing

Grilled Calamari and Octopus Salad: on a mesclun lettuce with snow pea sprouts and a Thai inspired dressing

Smoked Salmon Salad: mixed lettuce with chilled green breans, potato, baby spinach, wood fired zucchini, tossed in a whole grain mustard mayonnaise[g]

Greek Salad: fresh fetta, black olives, garden tomatoes, cucumber, cos lettuce and vinaigrette[gv]

Greek Salad - With Lamb: marinated Lamb with fresh fetta, black olives, garden tomatoes, cucumber, cos lettuce and vinaigrette

Garden Salad: mixew lettuce leavesm cherry tomatoesm cucumber, onion and Italian herb dressing[gv]

Grilled Chicken and Cous Cous Salad: topped with tzatziki, almond flakes and salad

Groovy Pastabilities and Risottos

Chicken & Pesto Passion: tender chicken pieces laced in white wine with sauteed chickpeas in a creamy pesto sauce tossed in rigatoni

Chicken Risotto: with mushrooms, onions, semi-dried tomatoe and spinach, topped with crispy panchetta[g]

Pumpkin & Spinach Risotto: with oven roasted capsicum & creamy fetta cheese[gv]

Tuna Risotto: chunky tuna, olives and Spanish onion tossed in a rich napoli sauce[g]

Spaghetti Bolognaise: traditional homemade groove sauce with rich napoletana base

Spaghettini alla Groove: with chicken pieces, avocado, spring onions, creamy pesto & napoli sauce

Traditional Fettuccine Carbonara: with smoked crispy bacon pieces in a creamy cheese sauce

Spaghetti Marinara: with a selection of fresh seafood tossed with garlic, olive oil & a touch of napoli

Penne Matriciana: pan-fried bacon, onion, capsicum, black olives with a hint of chilli tossed in napoli sauce

Pan-Fried Gnocchi: with spinach, roasted pumpkin & sage, laced with cream

Wok-Fried Hokkien Noodles: with tender marinated chicken & pan tossed Asian greens topped with an Asian ginger & chilli sauce

Oven Roasted Vegetable Risotto: flavoured with our own rich napoletana sauce

King Prawn & Calamari Risotto: with semi-dried tomatoes and spinach topped with smoked salmon an a lime wedge

Tortellini Al Fredo: with crispy bacon, mushrooms and spring onions in a creamy base sauce

Gluten Free Pasta: rigatoni in a sauce of your choice - (optional seafood $3.00)[g]

Alternatively, pasta can be served with sauce of your choice.

Mains

Fish and Chips: in lemon pepperd beer batter with salad

Fried Calamari: lightly floured and fried, garnished with salad and tartare sauce and served with chips

Chicken Parmigiana: topped with melted mozzarella cheese, napoli sauce, fries & salad

Veal Parmigiana: topped with ham & cheese, bolognese sauce served with fries & salad

Satay Chicken: sautéed chicken fillet in a rich satay sauce served with Asian greens & jasmine rice

Yellow Thai Curry Chicken: with red capsicum served on top of sweet mash

Thai Red Seafood Curry: prawns, scallops, calamari & fish pieces served with jasmine rice[g]

Moroccan Lamb: served on a bed of sweet potato topped with a sun-dried tomato pesto & a touch of napoli[g]

Polenta & Roasted Vegetable Stack: layers of polenta with oven roasted vegetables, fresh ricotta cheese, tangy pesto & topped with the Train’s own rich red sauce[gv]

Club Sandwich: this is made by toasting 3 slices of bread &filling it with lettuce, tomato, grilled bacon, slices of fried egg, mayonnaise & chicken, served with fries

Groovy Lamb or Chicken Souvlaki: topped with lettuce, tomato & Spanish onion, served with chips

Groove Burgers: choice of beef or chicken, accompanied with egg, beetroot, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, bacon & chips

Vegie Burger: sautéed fresh vegetables, accompanied with egg, beetroot, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise & chips[v]

Grooves Steak Sandwich: tender minute steak with roasted capsicums, eggplant, onion, mushrooms & tasty cheese, served between crunchy pesto ciabatta bread served with fries

Porterhouse Steak: cooked to your liking served on a sweet potato mash with stir-fried vegies & a beef jus[g]

350gm Char-grilled Rib Eye Steak: served on roasted potatoes cooked to your liking with a side salad & a beef jus[g]

Fish of the Day: see our daily menu board [g]

Wood Fired Pizza

Margherita: napoli sauce, mozzarella cheese & fresh herbs [v]

Napoletana : anchovy, black olives, fresh chilli, tomato & mozzarella cheese[v]

Tropical: fresh pineapple, virginian ham, napoli sauce topped with mozzarella

Pizza di Funghi : tomato, mozzarella cheese, wild mushrooms, garlic, olives & garnished with parsley[v]

Pizza di Salami: mild sopressa salami, napoli sauce, mozzarella cheese, capsicum, onion & black olives

Salmone: smoked salmon, napoli sauce, red onion, cream cheese & capers

Pollo Pizza: chicken, napoli sauce, mozzarella cheese, capsicum, semi sun-dried tomatoes & avocado

Oven Roasted Vegetables: napoli sauce, mozzarella & assorted vegetables[v]

Artichoke Pizza: tomato, mozzarella, pancetta, artichoke, semi sun-dried tomato & basil

Gourmet Vegetarian: tomato, mozzarella, roast pumpkin, fetta cheese, pinenuts topped with rocket & balsamic reduction[v]

Pizza di Carne: tomato, mozzarella, virginian ham, Italian salami, pancetta & capsicum

Capriccio: tomato, mozzarella cheese, virginian ham, mushrooms & black olives

Pizza di Mare: napoli sauce, mozzarella, onion, fresh seafood, garlic & chilli

Grooves Lamb Pizza: tomato, mozzarella, roasted lamb, onion, olives & spinach topped with tzatziki

Calzone

oven roasted vegies, pesto & ricotta [v]

potato, tomato, onion, virginian ham & cheese

chicken, ricotta, onion, spinach & semi-dried tomatoes

pepper, roasted lamb, Spanish onion, fresh tomato, basil & roasted capsicum

seafood : with assorted fresh seafood, prawns, scallops, calamari tossed with spinach, onion & a touch of garlic

roasted potato, ricotta, salami, spinach & tomatoes

Dessert Calzone: nutella lled calzone with fresh strawberries served with chocolate sauce, ice cream or cream[v]

Focaccia

Salmon: smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, Spanish onion & crispy mesclun lettuce

Mediterranean: pesto, onion, artichokes, capsicum, semi-dried tomatoes & fetta cheese

Tuna: tuna, tomatoes, Spanish onion, pesto, lettuce & a seeded mustard mayo

Vegetarian: oven roasted vegetables with napoli & pesto sauce with sliced bocconcini[v]

Sopressa Salami: sopressa salami, semi-dried tomatoes, onions, capsicum, fresh olive spread with ricotta cheese

Ham Lovers: shaved virginian ham, cheese, tomato, seeded mustard

Grilled Chicken: grilled chicken, mushrooms, semi-dried tomatoes, cheese & avocado

BLT: bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise

All efforts have been made by www.menulog.com.au to ensure the accuracy of this restaurant's menus at the time of publishing. However, we cannot guarantee that the menu or prices will be valid at the time of your visit.

All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD$) unless otherwise specified.

This menu was last updated on 23/4/09.

User rating

(20 reviews)

Overall		8.6
Food		8.5
Ambience		8.3
Service		8.8
Value		8.8

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Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

The salads are great and the staff very polite and friendly.

Will be there every week if the service is a good as it is. (jaij - See my reviews (2) - April, 2009)

Overall 9 - Food 9, Ambience 9, Value 9, Service 9

I go here at least once a week. Service is always quick and food fresh and reasonably priced. I've never had a bad experience here. (BP - February, 2009)

Overall 9.3 - Food 9, Ambience 9, Value 9, Service 10

excellent service, excellent food and an easy place to enjoy a meal and a good conversation (October, 2008)

Overall 8.5 - Food 8, Ambience 8, Value 8, Service 10

The Octopus Salad was over dressed but the artichoke pizza was tasty. More artichokes would be better.

The dessert was rich and chocolatey - Yum.

The staff were very friendly, pleasant and unobtrusive.

Overall, value for money. (August, 2008)

Overall 7.8 - Food 7, Ambience 6, Value 9, Service 9

The portions are big, the service is great and the food is nice. A great place to meet up with friends. (Brent - See my reviews (6) - July, 2008)

Overall 8.8 - Food 8, Ambience 9, Value 10, Service 8

great food and great staff....you all must go (June, 2008)

Overall 9.5 - Food 10, Ambience 8, Value 10, Service 10

Fantastic food and friendly service. Great value. We will certainly return with a group of friends. (January, 2008)

Overall 8 - Food 8, Ambience 8, Value 8, Service 8

Thoroughly enjoyed the meals. Had a great afternoon. Didn't feel pressured to leave once we finished and were able to sit and chat amongst ourselves. WEll worth the recommendation. Thank you. (December, 2007)

Overall 8.5 - Food 8, Ambience 8, Value 9, Service 9

Great atmosphere, great service & great food - what more could a person ask for (December, 2007)

Overall 8 - Food 8, Ambience 7, Value 8, Service 9

All in all a very enjoyable experience. (December, 2007)

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