Restaurant & Bar Menu

Menu Highlights for Live Poker Nights

Where Poker Dining Meets Dark, Refined Flavour

Discover a menu shaped for an atmospheric Australian card room: dishes that sit comfortably beside poker tables, cocktails that glow under warm amber light, and late-night snacks that keep offline poker energy high until the final hand.

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Designed for offline poker, live poker nights, and social card room dining.
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes clearly marked on our full menu.
Dimly lit restaurant table at Shufflean Dember set with menus, cards, and chips beside plated dishes

Menu Highlights

Crafted for Card Room Rhythm

From opening hands to the last Texas Hold'em tournament round, the Shufflean Dember menu is tuned to the pace of the card room. Every dish is designed to be easy to share, simple to enjoy between plays, and satisfying enough to anchor a long-form evening of live poker and social dining.

Expect starters that arrive quickly before a buy-in, charcuterie that sits elegantly beside premium poker tables, and mains that feel indulgent without pulling your focus from the high roller atmosphere. Our bar team builds cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks that glow softly under dark navy and amber light, keeping the mood refined without overpowering the table.

Offline poker friendly portions Shareable card room plates Late-night service until close

Poker Dining Essentials

Plated for Play, Timed for Rounds

Our team times dishes around poker nights and tournament structures, so your table can move from starters to mains between rounds without missing the action. Whether you are at a relaxed offline poker table or a focused Texas Hold'em tournament, there is always something within easy reach.

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Core Menu Sections
Late
Kitchen Hours*

*Kitchen closing time varies by night. Please confirm when you reserve.

Opening Plays

Starters to Share

Begin your evening with starters built for card room grazing and offline poker conversations. Every plate arrives ready to share, with easy-to-hold bites that keep your focus on the felt.

Artisan Bread, Smoked Butter & Housemade Dips

Warm sourdough, charcoal baguette slices, whipped smoked butter, and rotating dips designed for the centre of the poker table.

Great for 2–4
Marinated Olives & Pickled Bites

Herb-marinated local olives, pickled vegetables, and citrus zest for a light, reset-between-hands snack.

Table-friendly
Lightly Charred Prawns

Skewered Australian prawns with charred lemon and chilli oil, ideal for sharing before a Texas Hold'em tournament kicks off.

Seafood

Card Room Boards

Charcuterie & Cheese Boards

Perfect for long poker nights and slow-burning live poker sessions, our boards are designed to sit comfortably between stacks of chips and neatly arranged cards.

Dark, moody charcuterie and cheese board beside poker chips and cards
Classic Charcuterie Board

A rotating selection of cured meats, house pickles, mustard, and crackers set for effortless sharing at any poker table.

Best for 3–4
Cheese & Fruit Board

Local and imported cheeses, seasonal fruit, and toasted nuts for guests who prefer a softer, slower card room snack.

Vegetarian
High Roller Grazing Board

An indulgent mix of charcuterie, cheeses, olives, warm breads, and accompaniments curated for high roller-style poker tables.

Premium share

Table-Side Favourites

Signature Burgers & Grilled Plates

Savour burgers and grilled dishes that feel substantial enough for a full evening at the card room, yet refined enough for the dark, cinematic atmosphere of Shufflean Dember.

Ember-Grilled Angus Burger

Premium Australian beef, aged cheddar, caramelised onion, pickles, and house sauce on a toasted brioche bun, served with crisp fries.

Beef
Smoked Mushroom & Black Garlic Burger

Charred mushroom patty with black garlic aioli, grilled greens, and vegan cheese, crafted for plant-based poker dining.

Vegan
Plant-based
Grilled Chicken or Market Fish Plate

Your choice of grilled chicken or seasonal fish with fire-roasted vegetables, citrus-dressed leaves, and a warm grain garnish.

GF available

Main Event Plates

Steak & Premium Mains

When the evening calls for a hero plate, choose from wood-fired steaks and premium mains designed for slow, considered dining during live poker and Texas Hold'em tournaments.

Wood-Fired Striploin

High-quality Australian beef, cooked over open flame, served with jus, ember-charred onions, and your choice of sides.

Recommended share sides
Coal-Grilled Rib-Eye for Two

A share-style cut served sliced for the table, ideal for high roller-style poker tables and long-form card room evenings.

Serves 2
Fire-Roasted Seasonal Vegetarian Main

Rotating vegetables, grains, and sauces composed with the same care as our steaks, for guests seeking indulgent meat-free poker dining.

Vegetarian
Plant-forward

After Dark

Late-Night Dining & Snacks

As the card room settles into late offline poker sessions and final tournament tables, our kitchen shifts into a focused late-night rhythm, keeping the energy lifted without breaking the flow of play.

Warm Slider Trio

A rotating selection of bite-sized burgers, designed for one-handed eating between hands.

Perfect for poker
Truffle & Herb Fries

Crisp fries with truffle oil, herbs, and parmesan, served in share-friendly bowls that sit neatly on the rail.

Share plate
Spiced Chicken Bites

Crisp, gently spicy chicken with cooling dipping sauce, perfect for long live poker nights.

Snack

Sweet Finish

Desserts

When the final hand has been dealt, close the evening with a dessert that matches the warmth of the card room lighting and the glow of the tables.

Rich dessert plated in a dark, atmospheric restaurant setting
Warm Chocolate Fondant

Molten-centred chocolate fondant with vanilla bean ice cream, ideal for sharing after a full Texas Hold'em tournament run.

Rich
House-Baked Tart of the Night

A rotating tart built around seasonal Australian produce and softly spiced pastry.

Rotating
Classic Affogato

A clean, simple close: vanilla ice cream, hot espresso, and optional liqueur on the side.

After-hours

The Bar

Signature Cocktails & Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Our bar is built around the glow of the card room: dark, reflective glassware, muted gold highlights, and drinks designed to sit beautifully beside stacks of chips and polished poker tables.

Ember Manhattan

A dark, aromatic take on a classic Manhattan, stirred slow and served with a single clear cube.

Signature
Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned

Matured in-house for a rounded, smoky profile that feels right at home in the high roller corner of the room.

Slow-sipped
Midnight Mocktail & Spritz Selection

Layered non-alcoholic spritzes and zero-proof signatures, built with the same attention as our classic cocktails.

Non-alcoholic
Zero-proof

Cellar & Taps

Australian Wines & Craft Beer

Explore a concise, thoughtful list of Australian regional wines and local craft beers, curated to complement the menu and the rhythm of the poker room.

Australian wine bottle and glass on a dark bar beside poker chips
Australian Whites & Sparkling

Crisp, textural whites and sparkling options selected to refresh during longer poker nights.

By glass & bottle
Australian Reds

From lighter, chilled styles to deeper, structured reds suited to steaks and premium mains.

Curated
Local Craft Beer

A rotating list of local brews, from clean lagers to more expressive small-batch releases.

On tap & can

Menu Download & Dietary Info

Plan Your Evening at the Card Room

Browse the full Shufflean Dember menu before your visit, including symbols for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Whether you are joining for a relaxed offline poker night or a structured Texas Hold'em tournament, you can map out your food and drink flow around the tables.

Our team is ready to support any dietary needs or preferences. Let us know about allergies, intolerances, or specific requests when you reserve, and we will align your dishes with the rhythm of your poker tables and buy-in schedule.

  • Clear icons for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes on the in-venue menu.
  • Guidance on dishes best suited to long poker nights and tournament-style rounds.
  • Non-alcoholic options available across cocktails, wines, and beer-style drinks.
Download Full Menu (PDF) Reserve & Share Dietary Needs

Downloadable menu and dietary details are for general guidance only. Final offerings, ingredients, and availability may change based on seasonal sourcing and in-venue decisions.

Poker Dining Reservations

For card room experiences that combine dining and offline poker, we recommend reserving:

  • Early arrival for starters before your table's buy-in.
  • Mains timed between Texas Hold'em tournament rounds.
  • Late-night snacks and desserts aligned with your final hands.

Book via our Reservations page and note whether you are joining for live poker, poker nights, or a restaurant-only visit.

Ready to Play & Dine

Your Seat at the Table Awaits

Gather your crew, choose your table, and experience an evening of great food, live poker, and unmistakable card room energy. From the first shared starter to the last chip on the felt, Shufflean Dember is designed for guests who value elevated dining and thoughtful offline poker experiences in equal measure.

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Shufflean Dember is an independent restaurant and offline poker venue using chips only for table play. Review venue rules and local regulations before attending.