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Restaurant dining

Food made for the table.

Pocketan Dember brings generous plates, familiar comforts and Australian-inspired touches to relaxed meals, group tables and longer evenings. Browse a menu made for passing dishes, choosing your own pace and settling in over food and drinks.

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Planning a group meal or a relaxed dinner? Start with a table reservation.

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Selected late-night plates suit diners staying on for an evening in our real, in-person card room. Whether you are here for dinner or live poker at physical tables, food remains part of the welcome.

Shared restaurant table with charred prawns, roasted vegetables and ceramic plates at Pocketan Dember

Find your place

Browse the menu

Move by course, dietary preference or the kind of evening you have planned. Every category keeps descriptions, labels and preparation guidance close at hand.

Shareable platesFor passing around Comfort foodHearty dinner plates Vegetarian & veganPlant-forward choices Gluten-free choicesPreparation guidance DessertsFinish slowly DrinksWith every course Late-nightFor longer evenings

Dietary labels

VegetarianVeganGluten-free

Labels help you browse, but they do not replace a conversation. Please speak with our team about allergies, ingredients and dietary needs before ordering.

♦ Share together

Shareable plates

Begin with a few plates in the middle. These are easy choices for friends, group tables and diners building a longer meal one conversation at a time. Dietary guidance appears beside every dish.

Australian-inspired share plates including charred prawns, skewers and roasted pumpkin

Charred prawns with lemon myrtle

Bright charred prawns meet grilled lemon, a herb-forward dressing and the clean, aromatic lift of lemon myrtle. It is a lively plate for the centre of the table, with enough contrast to sit comfortably beside richer mains or fresh vegetables.

Please ask our team about shellfish and preparation.

Smoky kangaroo skewers

Australian-inspired skewers with smoked capsicum, native pepper leaf and a fresh herb finish. The flavours are savoury and direct, designed for passing around before the table settles into its next course.

Ask our team about marinades and allergens.

Whipped feta, roasted pumpkin and seed crackers

Creamy whipped feta, roasted pumpkin and crisp seed crackers bring soft, sweet and savoury notes together. A thoughtful vegetarian choice for sharing alongside brighter plates.

Vegetarian

Check with our team about dairy and gluten-related needs.

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Build the table your way: a few share plates can sit alongside mains and drinks at an easy pace. For a larger group meal, begin with a dining table reservation and let our team help with dietary questions before you order.

Dinner plates

Comfort food

Hearty plates for unhurried restaurant dining, balanced by bright greens and lively flavours. Choose a main that suits the evening, then make the rest of the table your own.

Ember-roasted chicken with native herb jus

Crisp-skinned roast chicken is paired with roasted potatoes, greens and a native-herb-forward jus. It is a grounded restaurant main with familiar comfort and a little extra brightness through the finish.

Ask our team about sauce ingredients and kitchen preparation.

Pepperberry beef rump with charred greens

Pepperberry-seasoned beef is served with charred greens and a rich, balanced accompaniment. The plate leans savoury and satisfying while keeping the flavours clear enough to enjoy with a shared starter.

Ask our team about allergens in current preparation.

Miso eggplant with brown rice and sesame greens

Glazed eggplant, brown rice and sesame greens make a plant-forward main with depth and comfort. It is designed to feel complete on its own, whether you are choosing vegetables first or simply following the mood of the table.

Vegan

Please ask about sesame and gluten-related preparation.

Make it your meal: combine a share plate, a main and a drink at your own pace. Our team can help you navigate dietary needs and choose from the drinks menu.

Clearer choices

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices

Our menu includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices to make browsing more straightforward. Labels identify the intended menu format, while a conversation with the team remains the best way to confirm current ingredients and preparation for your individual needs.

Grilled halloumi, zucchini and herb salad

Grilled halloumi, zucchini ribbons, herbs and a bright dressing make a substantial vegetarian choice with freshness and savoury depth.

Vegetarian

Please check with our team about dairy and dressing ingredients.

Roasted cauliflower with chickpeas and green tahini

Roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, greens and green tahini create a warm, plant-forward dish that is satisfying for every kind of diner.

Vegan

Contains sesame. Ask about current preparation.

Citrus fish with cucumber, herbs and rice

A lighter plate of citrus, cucumber, herbs and rice, created for diners seeking a fresh and simple direction at the table.

Gluten-free

Please speak with our team about sauces and cross-contact.

Allergen preparation note

Ingredients and preparation can change. If you have an allergy or strict dietary need, please let our team know before ordering and include a note when arranging your dining table where helpful. We will discuss current suitable choices with you, but do not promise an allergen-free kitchen.

Wattleseed sticky date pudding with caramel sauce and creamy accompaniment

A gentle finish

Desserts

Finish slowly with familiar flavours treated with a polished restaurant touch. Choose a plate for the middle or take your time with a final course of your own.

Wattleseed sticky date pudding

Warm sticky date pudding is lifted by wattleseed, caramel sauce and a cool creamy accompaniment. The contrast of warmth, depth and softness makes it a generous finish after a relaxed dinner.

Please ask our team about dairy, egg and gluten-related questions.

Dark chocolate mousse with sea salt

A rich chocolate mousse with sea salt and a crisp garnish, for a straightforward finish with depth and texture.

Ask our team about dairy, egg and nuts.

Grilled pineapple with lime and coconut

Grilled pineapple, lime and coconut offer a lighter, fragrant finish with a bright edge.

Please ask about coconut and kitchen preparation.

For dietary needs, our team can clarify current ingredients and preparation before an order is placed. You can also return to our dietary choices for practical guidance.

Food & drinks

Drinks

Choose something refreshing with lunch, something considered with dinner, or an evening serve that suits the pace of your table. Non-alcoholic choices are given the same clear place in the menu.

Zero-proof and soft drinks

Native citrus spritz
A bright, refreshing editable menu example.
Ginger beer
Spiced and lively with food.
Sparkling water
A simple table companion.
Fresh juice
Ask our team about current choices.

Wine and beer

Red selection
An editable food-friendly selection.
White selection
Ask our team for current options.
Sparkling selection
A considered celebratory pour.
Beer selection
A concise choice for the table.

Our team can help you choose a drink to accompany your meal.

Evening cocktails

Eucalyptus Collins
A fresh, herb-led editable draft example.
Coral Sunset
A warm citrus-led evening serve.
Smoked Citrus Highball
Bright, tall and balanced.

Names and recipes remain subject to final menu confirmation.

We serve food and drinks in a welcoming, considered venue environment. If you would prefer a non-alcoholic choice, our team is happy to help you find something that suits your meal and evening.

Later at the table

Late-night menu for the card-room evening

Late-night food is for guests extending a restaurant visit into the evening, including people attending live poker in our real physical card room. The experience happens in person, around tables with dealers, staff, chips and community; the food remains a simple, welcoming part of the night.

Physical poker table with cards, chips, dealer hands and a small late-night food plate

Late-night cheeseburger

A satisfying burger with a charred patty, pickles, lettuce and house-style sauce. It is a straightforward restaurant comfort option when the evening calls for something familiar.

Please ask our team about gluten-free preparation and allergens.

Crisp potato wedges with paprika salt

Crisp wedges with paprika salt and a dipping sauce, made for passing around when the table wants one more shared plate.

Ask our team about dipping-sauce allergens.

Warm flatbread with hummus and herbs

Warm flatbread, hummus and herbs offer a plant-forward late-night choice with familiar, generous flavours.

Contains sesame. Ask about vegan or gluten-free preparation.

In-person evening note

Dining reservations are for restaurant tables. Guests interested in offline poker, poker nights or Texas Hold’em tournaments can review participation and seat information separately through offline poker or the tournament schedule.

Useful before you visit

Menu notes and ordering guidance

A practical place for guests who would like clarity before a restaurant visit or table booking. Our team can help with current menu and preparation questions in a calm, service-first way.

Vegetarian identifies a dish intended to exclude meat and seafood. Vegan identifies a dish intended to exclude animal-derived ingredients. Gluten-free identifies a dish intended to be prepared without gluten ingredients. These labels support browsing, but individual dietary requirements and current preparation should always be confirmed with our team. We do not represent the venue as a fully allergen-free environment.

Please let the team know before ordering, and include a note when arranging a dining table where that is useful. We can discuss current ingredients, sauces and preparation, then help you consider suitable choices. A note helps begin the conversation, but it does not guarantee that every request can be accommodated.

Yes. Shareable plates, mains and late-night choices are presented to support different dining rhythms, so groups can start with a few dishes in the centre and continue at their own pace. If you are planning a group meal, use the dining reservation section to begin arranging a table.

Please check with our team for current dish details, ingredients and availability, especially when a dietary need informs your choice. This is the clearest way to make an informed decision before or during your visit.

Have a dietary question before your visit? Include it when you begin a dining table reservation, or speak with the team before ordering so current choices can be discussed.

Your table awaits

Reserve your dining table

Reserve a table for a meal, a group catch-up or an evening restaurant visit at Pocketan Dember. Start with dining, then settle in for food, drinks and conversation at your own pace.

Reserve a Dining Table

A restaurant table booking is for dining. Guests interested in offline poker, poker nights or Texas Hold’em tournaments can review real in-person participation and seat information through offline poker or the tournament schedule.

Pocketan Dember

Restaurant dining and live poker sessions in a welcoming Carlton card-room setting.

18 Eucalyptus Lane, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

+61 2 8394 5217
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