About the Menu

At Tulip Restaurant, the menu offers a refined yet approachable fine dining experience, centered on thoughtfully prepared Australian flavors. Guests can expect a selection of carefully crafted dishes, whether enjoyed as part of a degustation or a more casual meal. The plates are often composed of smaller, flavor-packed portions designed to be savored over time in the relaxed yet polished atmosphere of the restaurant.

The menu features standout items like tender half lamb shoulder, freshly shucked oysters served with subtle accompaniments, and inventive takes on native ingredients such as kangaroo and barramundi wings. Seasonal produce like asparagus, kale, and rich ricotta appear regularly, reflecting a menu attentive to fresh, local sourcing.

Many choose Tulip’s offerings for special occasions or an evening out when the pace calls for a meal that allows conversation and enjoyment alongside thoughtful wine or cocktail pairings. The dessert and fortified wine selections similarly suit the calm closing of a meal, providing gentle sweetness without overwhelming richness.

Non-alcoholic options such as locally brewed coffee and a curated range of teas provide comfortable choices for those seeking a lighter finish or a daytime visit. Overall, the menu blends classic Australian ingredients with contemporary techniques, making it a versatile choice that matches the warm, inviting atmosphere of the Geelong dining scene.

Business Menu

Dessert
Dark Chocolate Ganache, Mandarin Sorbet, Hazelnut
Cheese
Semi-Hard: "Maffra" Cheddar, 15 Mth, Cow Milk (Vic) 60g
Dessert And Fortified By The Glass
2023 Yalumba 'Fsw' Botrytis Viognier
A$17.00
Grahams 10 Year Old Tawny Port Portugal
A$15.00
2021 Inkwell Late Harvest Fortified Viognier Barossa Valley
A$16.00
2020 Inkwell Late Harvest Fortified Zinfandel Barossa Valley
A$16.00
Lustau 'St Emilio" Pedro Ximenez Jerez, Spain
A$13.00
To Finish
400 Conejos Mezcal Mx
A$14.00
Iron House 'Sherry Cask' Single Malt Tas
A$18.00
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Us
Bowmore 12 Year Old Whiskey Islay
A$15.00
Non-Alcoholic
Constant Filter Coffee "Kenya: Karimikui" Geelong
A$4.50
Selection Of Teas By "T2" Melbourne
A$4.50
Winter Menu
Freshly Shucked Oyster, Burnt Apple, Celery
Ket Baker Sourdough, Cultured Butter
Chicken Liver Pâté, Candied Orange
Smoked Trout Tostada, Creme Fraiche, Jalapeno, Roe
Comte Gougere, Corn, Black Garlic
Scallop, Xo Butter
Prawn Sandwich, Tarragon, Fermented Hot Sauce
Capocollo, Straciatella, Persimmon
A$16.00
Crispy Polenta, Cavolo Nero, Pickled Shimeji, Sunflower Seed Puree
Raw Fish Of The Day
A$26.00
Honey Glazed Lamb Belly, Radicchio, Pickled Mustard Seed
House Spaetzle, Cacio E Pepe
A$28.00
Market Fish, Dill Pil-Pil Sauce, Pickled Fennel
Slow Cooked Winter Root Vegetable, Plant Based Jus
A$34.00
Pork Cutlet, Celeriac, Sauce Charcutiere
A$44.00
Hanger Steak, Hot Miso Mustard, Pepper Leaf Jus
Wagyu 7 Score Porterhouse, Pepper Leaf Jus
Shoestring Fries, Nori And Bonito Seasoning
Mixed Leaves, Green Goddess Dressing, Ricotta Salata
Snacks
Freshly Shucked Oyster, Burnt Apple, Celery
A$6.00
Ket Baker Sourdough, Cultured Butter
A$7.00
Chicken Liver Pâté, Candied Orange
A$7.00
Smoked Trout Tostada, Creme Fraiche, Jalapeno, Roe
A$8.00
Comte Cheese Gougere, Corn, Black Garlic
A$9.00
Scallop, Xo Butter
A$13.00
Prawn Sandwich, Tarragon, Fermented Hot Sauce
A$14.00
Smaller Dishes
Charcuterie Of Sopressa Salami, Pastrami, Capocollo Crispy Polenta, Butter Bean Hummus, Caponata
A$22.00
Raw Fish Of The Day
A$26.00
Kangaroo Carpaccio, Smoked Aioli, Preserved Lemon
A$24.00
Larger Dishes
Market Fish, Tartare Beurre Blanc
Broccoli Steak, Romesco, Macadamia
A$32.00
Pork Cutlet, Celeriac, Sauce Charcutiere
A$44.00
Hanger Steak, Hot Miso Mustard, Pepper Leaf Jus
A$48.00
Wagyu 7 Score Porterhouse, Pepper Leaf Jus