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MENU
 SEAN BARBER CHEF DRIAAN
Founder Group Executive Chef

Rockets was started in 2007 by Executive Chef Driaan is a Fusion

Sean Barber as a small 120 seater Chef who delights in the decade-
restaurant in Rivonia. Little did old cuisine, not only for mixing
anyone know that that was the flavours and cultures but for the
start of a brand that has opened creative freedom it gives him to
16 shops in 17 years and has bring his imagination to life in a
become the lifestyle leader in all uniquely South African way.
things hospitality.
Born in the Free State, Driaan has
At the core of its success has had humble beginnings and
been Rockets’ unwavering never thought he would be a chef
commitment to produce the best when he started to experiment
quality and most consistent food with flavours as a teenager.
in whatever outlet it has opened.
From the 5th December 2007 to Playing with theatre, texture and
current day, every meal has been his memories of childhood,
shown the utmost love and Driaan has been carrying his
attention in order to reflect the heart on his sleeve by dishing up
quality that is Rockets. his emotions on plates and
pallets for the past 20 years.
We have never been more
excited to showcase this new He wants his food to be an
menu, one that now unforgettable memory that
encompasses a theatre element evokes feelings of nostalgia from
in 14 of its dishes. Food on a plate a time and place you have never
is love made visible, and we are been to before.
excited to share this love with
you! Chef Driaan moved to
Johannesburg 10 years ago where
Love Rockets he established two well known
brands in the industry which
catapulted him into winning a
number of awards & two RASA
Rosetta Award in 2022.
 TABLE SIDE COCKTAILS
Prepared at the table for the gift of theatre

MYSTERIOUS PURPLE R95

Butterfly Pea syrup & Amaretto, Arancia gin, fresh lime,
magically made at your table served smoking

GIN SLING R120

London Dry Gin, Fresh limes, cucumber strings & rosemary,
tonic soda, bitters served smoking

SMOKING TEXAN CHERRY R110

Jack Daniels, burned oak, Maraschino cherries purée

OYSTERS & BUBBLES

Fresh Cultivated Oysters Best Served with Bubbles

TRADITIONAL STYLE OYSTERS EACH R46

Served on smoking rocks & ice - 3, 6, 12, 24.

ROYAL CLASSIQUE BOWL R1280

24 Oysters and a bottle of Simonsig Kaapse Vonkle Satin Nector 2022

ROYAL CHAMPAGNE BOWL R2900

24 Oysters and a bottle of Moët Brut Impérial

ORANGE GIN OYSTER SHOT EACH R58

Deshelled oyster infused arancia gin shot, lime cordial, crème fraiche,
two drops of tabasco, sliced and diced chives
 ENTRÉE & SHARING
Great to start with or create a selection to share

FIOR DI LATTE & CIABATTA R98

Italian Mozzarella fior di latte, toasted Ciabatta bread, poached amaretto
pear confit, peppered basil, kalamata olives, herbed olive oil & aged balsamic

HONEY FETA POCKETS R82

Spring roll pastry filled with feta, fried crispy then dressed with honey,
toasted sesame seeds, roasted pistachios & garnished with fresh sliced fig

EXOTIC MUSHROOMS R168

Grilled asparagus topped with white wine parmesan ala crema, baked
then topped with sautéed shiitake & shimeji mushrooms

POP-CORN CHICKEN BITES R102

Southern fried cubed chicken dipped in our home-made fruity marinade
served with popcorn

SPRINGBOK CARPACCIO R188

Smoked carpaccio on a bed of peppered wild rocket & avocado,
dressed with cherry purée & aged balsamic, garnished with blueberry pearls,
pomegranate & croutons

FINGERS OF HALLOUMI (6 PIECES) R125

Served on pineapple ginger purée

CRUNCHY CALAMARI TUBES & HEADS R128

Salt & pepper dusted calamari tubes & heads plated on heavenly sauce &
garnished with peppered wild rocket

TEMPURA PRAWN RITZ R138

Smoked cream cheese rolled avocado, 3 Tempura prawns, heavenly sauce,
blue berry pearls, Pistachio nuts

FLAME GRILLED TERIYAKI WINGS (4 PIECES) R152

Served with lemon and flaming teriyaki

ROCKETS HABANERO CHILLI WINGS (4 PIECES) R158

Habanero chilli wings buttermilk basted & crumbed then deep fried
served with sticky mayo on the side
 ROCKETS DESIGNER SUSHI
Great to start with or grab a selection for everyone to share

NEW PHOENIX ROLL (8 PIECES) R210

Drop shaped sushi roll filled with salmon & cream cheese topped with
creamy mustard mayo, diced shallots, cherry tomatoes, burned peppers,
peppadew, feta crumble & caviar brought to the table and in lighting the
Phoenix

CLOUDY CANDY ROSES (4 PIECES) R178

Salmon roses filled with sushi rice topped with kewpie mayo, deep fried
cream cheese, dressed with a cherry glaze garnished with hand-made
savoury candy

BILTONG GUNKAN MAKI (4 PIECES) R148

Tempura biltong & heavenly sauce filled rice bean curd pockets, garnished
with fresh chives & cubed avo

CORAL & REEF ROLL (8 PIECES) R192

Rainbow roll filled with feta cheese, avo & tempura prawn, topped with
marinated salmon & avo dressed with kewpie mayo, crumbed biltong bits,
crushed tempura coral garnished with chives & toasted sesame seeds

ROCKETS SHRIMP AVALANCHE (4 PIECES) R208

Futo maki filled with salmon, cucumber & avo topped with heavenly dipped
tempura prawns, red tempura coral and chives

CRISP MIST ROLL (8 PIECES) R158

Crispy fried California roll filled with cooked prawn, cream cheese & pickled
jalapeno stacked and dressed with kewpie mayo & teriyaki, garnished with
pink peppercorn, crushed coriander seeds & diced wild rocket served
smoking at the table

SASHIMI ROLL (8 PIECES) R205

Seaweed roll filled with cream cheese, tuna, julienne carrots, chives then
rolled with salmon dressed kewpie mayo, honey soya, caviar & blueberry
tapioca

EXOTIC LIME & PONZU SASHIMI (5 PIECES) R285

Spicy seared & thinly sliced salmon on a bed of ponzu wild rocket with lime
crème fraiche, garnished with pomegranate, crispy onions & lime zest,
drizzled with clear herb pesto
 TRADITIONAL SUSHI
Great to start with or grab a selection for everyone to share

CALIFORNIA ROLLS (8 PIECES)

Salmon R146
Tuna R136
Prawn R138
Veg R128

MAKI ROLLS (8 PIECES)

Salmon R138
Tuna R132
Prawn R134
Veg R115

FASHION SANDWICHES (8 PIECES)

Salmon R162
Tuna R138
Prawn R142

ROSES (4 PIECES)
Salmon R139
Tuna R136
Veg R115

NIGIRI (3 PIECES)
Salmon R102
Tuna R82
Prawn R86

SASHIMI (4 PIECES)
Salmon R194
Poppy Seed Seared Salmon R198
Spicy Seared Salmon R198
Tuna R148
Sesame Seed Seared Tuna R152
Spicy Seared Tuna R154
 ROCKETS NEAPOLITAN STYLE PIZZA
Traditionally made but with Rockets style in a modern oven

OLIVE OIL ROAST GARLIC FOCACCIA R68

Oven baked sprinkled with fresh oregano

GORGONZOLA & MOZZARELLA FOCACCIA R146

Oven baked sprinkled with fresh oregano

CLASSIC STYLE MARGARITA R136

Napolitana, Fior Di Latte, Fresh Oregano, Peppered Basil

BLACK MUSHROOM & BACON R179

Napolitana, Fior Di Latte, Sliced Grape Tomatoes, Peppered Wild Rocket

PINEAPPLE ON PIZZA R148

Napolitana, Fior Di Latte, Crispy Bacon

JOHNNY BRAVO R228

Napolitana, Mozzarella, sweet chilli chicken strips, pan fried mushrooms,
crispy bacon, sundried tomatoes & peppadew topped with fresh homemade
guacamole garnished with nacho crumbs

THE FORMIDABLE ONE R279

Napolitana, mozzarella, bacon, chicken, pulled lamb, cubes fillet, chorizo,
gorgonzola, table side teriyaki inferno, crushed coriander seeds

MR ULTIMATE R398
Napolitana, Fior Di Latte, 5 Queen prawns, biltong, camembert, heavenly
sauce caramelized at the table
 SALADS
Great to start with, LIGHT meal or for everyone to share

GREEK STYLE SALAD R120

Spaghetti cucumber infused peppered rocket, kalamata olives, cubed feta,
cherry tomatoes, fried leeks and figs dressed with a olive oil thyme reduction

ROCKETS FAMOUS CHICKEN SALAD R115

Fresh crisp romaine lettuce, topped with Danish feta, bacon, avo rose,
allumette carrots, thinly sliced bell peppers & Dijon mustard chicken strips,
finished with balsamic glaze & croutons

STRAWBERRY & GORGONZOLA SALAD R142

Baby spinach & peppered wild rocket topped with gorgonzola cheese, sliced
strawberries, cubed avo, roasted almonds, pomegranate & croutons dressed
with a citrus cherry glaze

PREGO’S
Traditionally made with a Rockets Twist

CHICKEN PREGO R128

Served with chips & Prego sauce on the side

BEEF PREGO R188

Served with chips & Prego sauce on the side

PALLET CLEANSERS
Getting you ready for mains

LEMON SORBET R15

STRAWBERRY SORBET R15

 SIGNATURE MAIN MEAT
Salt & pepper crusted, grilled with butter, served at your perfect temperature

PEARL FILLAY 200G R289

Flame grilled fillet of beef dusted with black pepper & coarse salt brushed
with butter & sliced, served on a bed of potato foam infused white truffle,
dressed with red wine reduction served with veg of the day

ROLLS ROYCE BEEF TOMAHAWK 650G R498

Flame grilled & dusted with black pepper & coarse salt topped with bacon,
avo & cheese sauce served with smashed baby potatoes & veg of the day,
garnished with crispy spring roll pastry

CRISPY BEEF STIR-FRY R162

Peppers, red cabbage, carrots, red onion, celery, sautéed in a pan with sticky
teriyaki & oyster sauce, egg noodles & topped with crispy leeks and crispy
fillet of beef

THOR’S BEEF HAMMER 3.0KG R1380

12-hour slow roast beef shank in our smoked bourbon gravy, brought to the
table and set alight with our sticky soya reduction served with hand cut
chips, taco crisps & toasted ciabatta bread

STICKY BBQ PORK RIBS 500G R255

Served on home cut chips

SLOW ROAST LAMB SHANK R355

Slow cooked in our pizza oven in a peaty napolitana white wine with fresh
herbs & spices served with parmesan baked mash, veg of the day & puff
pastry ring

ROCKETS BURGER R206

300g flame grilled beef patty placed on a toasted sesame bun, sliced tomato,
wild rocket, shallots, melted mozzarella, kewpie mayo, avo & grilled black
mushrooms served with home cut chips

ULTIMATE COWBOY BURGER R327

2x 300g beef patty flame grilled placed on a toasted sesame seeded bun
with rocket, sliced tomato, melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, BBQ,
kewpie mayo, burned onion served with chips
 ROCKETS POULTRY
Poultry on another level

MODERN NAPOLITANA PENNE R148

Italian Napolitana infused with basil served with creamy teriyaki chicken
kababs

SOUTHERN POP-CORN CHICKEN BURGER R156

Butter milk crumbed chicken fillet based in a honey mayo then sprinkled
with popcorn placed on Rockets Cole slaw, melted cheddar served with
home cut chips

SPATCHCOCKED BABY CHICKEN R248

12-hour marinated flame grilled chicken served on home cut chips

CHICKEN PESTO GNOCCHI R148

White wine ala crema, clear herb pesto, parmesan

SEAFOOD SELECTIONS
Sustainably sourced and prepared with only the best ingredients

COGNAC BUTTERED TUNA R325

Pepper crusted tuna seared with caramelized butter & fresh thyme flamed
with cognac served on potato foam & veg of the day

GRILLED SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI R228

Served with coconut infused jasmine rice on citrus butternut purée, crispy
leeks and lemon

GRILLED VILLAGE KINGKLIP R278

Grilled with garlic and lemon topped with crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes &
feta crumble finished off in our pizza oven plated on traditional napolitana
gnocchi, garnished with fresh basil

THE 7 QUEENS R369

Prawns grilled to perfection in our shellfish basting served on coconut
infused jasmine rice

SMOKED TROUT, CAVIAR AND PRAWN PAPPARDELLE R282

Prepared in a creamed sauce with thin toasted ciabatta
 SOMETHING SWEET
Dessert is like a feel-good song, and the best ones make you dance. Chef Edward lee

ICE CREAM & CHOCOLATE SAUCE R74

3 scoops of smooth & creamy vanilla ice cream, sauced with homemade
caramel & infused Belgium milk chocolate served with a flake & honey spun
sugar

RAINBOW ROLL FOSTER (4 PIECES) R96

Melted marshmallow infused crispy rice California roll filled with cream
cheese then topped with rainbow fondant and dressed with mint infused
condense & sautéed banana reduction with handmade candy

NOUGAT NUGGETS R102

3 nuggets battered and fried crispy served with caramel & lime sorbet

CARAMEL PANNA COTTA R79

Served with cherry glaze and chocolate flakes

POACHED PEAR & CHEESE CAKE R98

Amaretto infused cheesecake, soft caramel and almond poached pear
 CHAMPAGNE
Chilled to perfection, - per bottle

ACE OF SPADES GOLD BRUT R14000

ACE OF SPADES DEMI SEC R16200
MOËT & CHANDON BRUT IMPÉRIAL R2190
MOËT & CHANDON NECTAR IMPÉRIAL R2550
MOËT & CHANDON ROSE IMPÉRIAL/LUMINOUS R2750
MOËT & CHANDON ICE IMPÉRIAL R2750
G.H MUMM OLYMPE DEMI SEC R2550
VEUVE CLICQUOT YELLOW LABEL BRUT R2500
VEUVE CLICQUOT RICH DEMI SEC R2990
DOM PERIGNON VINTAGE BLANC R8000
DOM PERIGNON VINTAGE LUMINOUS R10000

CAP CLASSIQUE (CC)

Chilled to perfection, - per bottle

GRAHAM BECK BLISS NECTAR R590

Butterscotch, Honey, Praline

L’AVENIR PINOTAGE BRUT ROSÉ R660

Grapefruit, Lemon, Bruised Apple

L’ORMARINS BRUT CLASSIQUE R520

Apple, Cinnamon, Pear

PIERRE JOURDAN BLANC DE BLANCS R720

Citrus, Baked Apple, Toast

SIMONSIG KAAPSE VONKEL SATIN NECTAR R520

Stone Fruit, Red Berry, Baked Bread
 SAUVIGNON BLANC
Chilled to perfection
per glass per bottle

ARNISTON BAY R240

Passion Fruit, White Peach, Lime

DIEMERSDAL RESERVE R380

Citrus, Green Herb, Asparagus

BUITENVERWACHTING R340
Green Fig, Gooseberry, Green Pepper

DE GRENDEL R95 R320

Passion Fruit, Lemon Meringue, Green Fig

CHENIN BLANC
Chilled to perfection
per glass per bottle

CEDERBERG R290
Grapefruit, Green Apple, Pineapple

MULLINEUX KLOOF STREET R340

Ripe Pear, Quince, Beeswax and Citrus zest

CHARDONNAY
Chilled to perfection
per glass per bottle

PAUL CLÜVER VILLAGE R110 R360

Citrus, Granny Smith Apple, White Peach

VREDE EN LUST MARGUERITE R490

Fresh Citrus, Lemongrass, Floral

LA MOTTE R410
Citrus, Peach, Cashew Nuts
 WHITE BLENDS
Chilled to perfection
per glass per bottle

BUITENVERWACHTING SAUVIGNON BLANC R280

CHARDONNAY
Passion Fruit, White Peach, Lime

HAUTE CABRIÈRE CHARDONNAY PINOT NOIR R95 R280

White Peach, Red Berries, Litchi

SPRINGFIELD MISS LUCY R340

Pamplemousse, Citrus, Rich

ROSÉ
Cooled to perfection
per glass per bottle

HAUTE CABRIÈRE R280

Strawberry, Red Apple, Rose Petal

LA MOTTE VIN DE JOIE R310

Melon, Grapefruit, Nectarine

PINOT NOIR
Cooled to perfection
per glass per bottle

PAUL CLÜVER VILLAGE R340

Red Fruits, Poached Plum, Cured Meats

GHOST CORNER PINOT NOIR R740

Red Cherry, Mushroom, Earthy
 MERLOT
Cooled to room temperature
per glass per bottle

STELLENBOSCH RESERVE R450

Red Fruit, Mulberry, Milk Chocolate

LE BONHEUR R95 R310

Ripe Cherries, Blackcurrant, Cedarwood

MEERLUST R900
Mulberry, Tobacco, Plums

SHIRAZ / SYRAH
Cooled to room temperature
per glass per bottle

CEDERBERG R650
Berry, Mocha, Spice

STELLENBOSCH RESERVE R420

Red Fruit, Plum, Spice

SARONSBERG PROVENANCE R95 R310

Red Berry, Floral, Pepper

PINOTAGE
Cooled to room temperature
per glass per bottle

L’AVENIR R90 R280

Pomegranate, Plums, Sweet Spiciness

SIMONSIG PICK OF THE BUNCH R360

Raspberry, Black Cherry, Strawberry Compote

WARWICK THE FIRST LADY R340

Strawberry, Cherry, Cured Meat
 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Cooled to room temperature
per glass per bottle

LEOPARD'S LEAP R90 R260

Red Cherry, Blackberry, Oak

TOKARA R115 R380

Bramble, Berry Coulis, Tobacco

LA MOTTE R440
Blackcurrant, Violet, Minerality

CEDERBERG 5 GENERATIONS R1720

Forrest Berries, Blackcurrants, Chocolate

RED BLENDS
Cooled to room temperature
per glass per bottle

KLEIN CONSTANTIA ESTATE R960

Plum, Strawberry, Blackcurrant

LE BONHEUR PRIMA R340

Cigar Tobacco, Cherries, Plums

WARWICK PROFESSOR BLACK PITCH BLACK R620

Blackcurrant, Aniseed, Coffee Beans

RUPERT & ROTHSCHILD CLASSIQUE R580

Black Fruit, Pencil Shaving, Spice

MEERLUST RED R620

Black Fruit, Cassis, Dark Chocolate

DONKIESBAAI SUIDERKRUIS R890

Rhubarb, Fig Reserve and Toasted Cumin
COCKTAILS
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 SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
Blended, Built, Shaken or Stirred

APEROL SPRITZ R135

Aperol, Sparkling Wine, Soda Water, Orange Fruit

BLUEBERRY DAQUIRI R110

White Rum, Cherry Liqueur, Blueberry Syrup, Apple Juice, Blueberry Boba

BLUE MARGARITA R105

Tequila Blanco, Blue Orange Liqueur, Lemon, Sugar Syrup, Sugar Rim

BLUEBERRY MOJITO R85

White Rum, Mint Syrup, Blueberry Syrup, Fresh Lime, Mint

JACK FROST R90

White Rum, Blue Orange Liqueur, Coconut Cream, Pineapple Juice,
Pina-Colada Syrup, Sugar Syrup

MERMAID MARGARITA R105

Tequila Blanco, Orange Liqueur, Butterfly Pea syrup, Lemon Juice

OSCAR WINNER R100

Gin, Elderflower Syrup, Lemon Juice, Lemonade, Mixed Fruit and Cucumber

RAINBOW JULEP R90

Vodka, Butterfly Pea Syrup, Kiwi Syrup, Fresh Lime, Lemon Juice

ROCKETS MAI-TAI R100

White Rum, Spiced Rum, Dark Rum, Orange Liqueur, Almond Liqueur, Rose
Syrup, Pomegranate Cordial, Fresh Lime, Fresh Orange, Sugar Syrup

ROCKETS STARBURST R105

Vodka, White Rum, Bubblegum Syrup, Strawberry Syrup, Fresh Basil, Fresh
Lime, Orange Juice
 SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
Blended, Built, Shaken or Stirred

SEX ON 4TH AVE BEACH R95

Vodka, Peach Liqueur, Pomegranate Cordial, Orange Juice

SUNSET MARLIN R90

Vodka, Tequila Blanco, Blue Orange Liqueur, Pomegranate Cordial,
Orange Juice, Fresh Lime, Sugar Syrup

STRAWBERRY & MANGO PASSION DAQUIRI R110

White Rum, Strawberry Liqueur, Strawberry Syrup, Passion Fruit Syrup,
Pomegranate Cordial, Strawberry Juice, Mango Juice, Sugar Syrup

TROPICAL GIN R85

Gin, Peach Liqueur Orange Liqueur, Passion Fruit Syrup, Pineapple Juice,
Fresh Lime

VOLCANIC ASH R105

White Rum, Peach Liqueur, Pomegranate Cordial, Blueberry Syrup,
Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Mango Juice

WATERMELON MARGARITA R105

Tequila Blanco, Orange Liqueur, Watermelon Syrup, Lemon Juice,
Sugar Syrup, Pomegranate Sugar Rim

MIAMI VICE R115

White rum, Strawberry Syrup, Strawberry Liqueur, Pomegranate Cordial,
Pina-Colada Syrup, Coconut Cream, Strawberry Juice, Pineapple juice, Sugar
syrup
 CLASSIC COCKTAILS
Blended, Built, Shaken or Stirred

CAIPIRINHA R115
Cachaca, Lime, Sugar Syrup, Brown Sugar

COSMOPOLITAN R80
Vodka, Orange Liqueur, Lime, Cranberry Juice

LONG-ISLAND R100
Vodka, Gin, Orange Liqueur, Tequila Blanco, White Rum, Lemon,
Sugar Syrup, Coke

MARGARITA (SHAKEN OR FROZEN) R105

Tequila Blanco, Orange Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Salt Rim

MARTINI – GIN R75

Gin, Martini Extra Dry, Lemon Rind

MARTINI – VODKA R75

Vodka, Martini Extra Dry, Olive Brine, Olives

MOJITO R105
White Rum, Mint Syrup, Lime, Mint Leaves

OLD FASHIONED R115

Bourbon, Bitters, Brown Sugar, Cherry Sugar Water

PINA–COLADA R105
White Rum, Coconut Cream, Pina-Colada Syrup, Pineapple Juice

TEQUILA SUNRISE R90

Tequila, Vodka, Orange Juice, Pomegranate Cordial

STRAWBERRY DAQUIRI R105

White Rum, Strawberry Liqueur, Pomegranate Cordial