Obsidian Porterhouse
Classic porterhouse with a rich fat cap, served medium rare unless otherwise requested. Paired with smoked bone marrow butter, roasted garlic, charred lemon and crisp hand-cut fries.
Grill & Speakeasy Menu
Chef-curated dining, crafted for the card room
The Midnight Shuffle at The Cinder Room blends an elevated Australian grill, a discreet speakeasy bar and an intimate offline poker card room. Every dish and drink is designed to move gracefully between poker tables and the lounge, ensuring uninterrupted focus on your chip stacks, blind structure and Texas Hold'em tournaments.
From dry-aged wagyu and generous charcuterie boards to plant-driven plates and poker-ready snacks, the menu favours clean flavours, easy-to-handle portions and refined presentation. Each item is available either directly at the felt or in the candlelit dining spaces, so your night can flow from first hand to dessert cart without leaving the atmosphere.
Chef's Signature Steaks
Dry-aged Australian beef, fired for precision
Our locally sourced beef is dry-aged for depth and grilled over high heat for a savoury, caramelised crust. Each steak is rested, sliced and plated to share or savour solo between hands of offline poker.
Deep Stack Ribeye
Marbled ribeye with a robust, savoury profile. Accompanied by charcoal-roasted shallots, peppercorn jus and a side of emerald salad leaves dressed in burnt citrus vinaigrette.
High Roller Tomahawk
A showpiece tomahawk carved tableside for sharing. Presented with ember-baked potatoes, smoked salt, herb chimichurri and grilled seasonal vegetables, ideal for a long Texas Hold'em night.
Charcuterie & Cheese
Charcuterie boards and artisan Australian cheese
Generous shared boards designed for sociable, offline poker nights and long conversations across the felt.
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House Cured Board
Selection of house-cured meats, smoked Australian cheeses, marinated olives, pickled vegetables and warm sourdough with whipped cultured butter.
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Emerald Cheese Cellar
Rotating artisan cheeses, spiced nuts, seasonal fruit compote and honeycomb, ideal between blind level breaks or as a late-night companion to a whisky flight.
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Noir Grazing Spread
A curated mix of both boards, built for groups occupying multiple poker tables or the lounge, ensuring every guest has something to reach for without leaving the card room.
Table Snacks & Poker Plates
Mess-free plates for focused offline poker
Crafted for comfort at the poker tables, our snacks and small plates prioritise grip, clean presentation and ease of movement around chip stacks and cards.
Tempura Prawn Skewers
Crisp, lightly battered prawns on skewers with citrus salt and yuzu aioli served on the side, ideal for one-handed bites while tracking the action.
House Double-Cooked Fries
Golden fries twice-cooked for crunch, dusted with smoked paprika and rosemary, with sauces in narrow ramekins to keep the felt pristine.
Wagyu Steak Sliders
Mini brioche sliders filled with sliced wagyu, caramelised onions and smoked cheddar. Built for quick, satisfying bites between hands.
Warm Hearth Focaccia
House-baked focaccia with confit garlic, olive oil and sea salt, portioned into easy-to-handle pieces that respect your chip stacks.
Seafood & Fresh Plates
Australian seafood with a clean, modern edge
Seasonal seafood from Australia's finest waters, plated for both the card room and the dining lounge.
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Chargrilled King Prawns
Butterflied prawns grilled over charcoal, brushed with lemon, garlic and chilli oil, served with watercress and charred citrus.
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Blue Swimmer Crab Salad
Hand-picked crab layered over crisp greens, shaved fennel and grapefruit segments with a light herb dressing.
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Noir Sashimi Plate
Seared sashimi selection with citrus ponzu, pickled ginger and chilled plates that mirror the dark, glassmorphic aesthetic of the card room.
Vegetarian & Plant-Driven Favourites
Considered plant-driven dishes for every guest
Our vegetarian and plant-forward plates are composed with the same attention to texture, flavour and atmosphere as our signature steaks.
Grilled Eggplant with Black Garlic
Charred eggplant dressed with black garlic, sesame and chilli, finished with herb oil and toasted seeds for depth and crunch.
Midnight Pumpkin Ravioli
House-made pumpkin ravioli in brown butter with sage, toasted pepitas and Grana Padano, portioned for both main dining and poker-side service.
Burrata & Heirloom Tomatoes
Creamy burrata with heirloom tomatoes, basil oil and aged balsamic, ideal as a shared opener before the first hand is dealt.
Poker Dessert Cart
Late-night indulgence, rolled to your table
As the tournament clock moves into the late levels, the dessert cart glides through the card room and lounge with a rotating line-up of sweet finales.
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Petit Fours & Artisanal Chocolates
Bite-sized sweets and hand-crafted chocolates designed to be enjoyed without leaving the poker tables.
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Classic Desserts
Seasonal tarts, rich chocolate creations and modern takes on classics, plated for the lounge or delivered tableside.
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Digestifs & Coffee
Barista coffees, digestifs and after-dinner cocktails curated to close the night in step with the final hands.
Dining at the Table or in the Lounge
Seamless service from poker table to lounge
Whether you are deep in a Texas Hold'em tournament, playing pot-limit omaha with friends or settling in for a long dinner, every item on the menu is available right where you are seated.
Our team coordinates closely with the dealers and floor staff to ensure service moves in time with blind levels and breaks. Dishes arrive in steady, unobtrusive waves, so you never miss a hand, a read or a moment of atmosphere in the card room.
Wine Pairings & Sommelier Selection
Sommelier-led Australian wine list
From bold Barossa reds to crisp coastal whites and elegant sparkling, the cellar has been curated to pair seamlessly with the grill and speakeasy menu.
Our team can suggest ideal pairings for signature wagyu cuts, seafood plates, vegetarian dishes and even specific stages of your offline poker night, whether you are settling into early blind levels or toasting a chip leader finish.
Australian shiraz & cabernet
Cool-climate pinot noir
Crisp riesling & chardonnay
Sparkling & rosé selections
Gluten-Free & Special Diets
Thoughtful options for every guest at the table
The kitchen is experienced in catering to gluten-free, allergy-friendly and tailored dietary requests while preserving the luxury, cinematic feel of the card room and dining lounge.
Many dishes can be adapted on request, from gluten-free breads and pasta alternatives to dairy-conscious desserts and bespoke plant-based plates. Simply advise your host on arrival or when you reserve, and we will align your menu with the rhythm of your offline poker experience.
Gluten-free adaptations
Allergy-friendly preparation
Plant-driven menus
Tailored tasting sequences
Reserve Your Table
Take your seat for dinner and the next hand
Book a poker table, a gourmet dining experience, or combine both for the definitive offline poker night. Our team will coordinate your seating, dining times and preferred game formats so the grill, speakeasy and card room align for your group.
Plan your Midnight Shuffle
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Choose your preferred night, blind structure and offline poker format.
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Select grill, charcuterie, seafood and vegetarian favourites in advance or on the night.
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Confirm any gluten-free or special dietary needs so every seat at the table is catered for.