1904 Bistro Americain Menu
This is a sample menu and may differ from what's available on the day. Reach out to the restaurant if you have any questions.
Last updated 28 January 2026
APPETIZERS
PROPER HAMBURGERS
SOUP & CHOWDER
GOURMET HOT DOGS
REAL LOW ’N SLOW SMOKED BBQ
NACHOS
LEAFY GREEN SALADS
CHOICE CUT STEAK
BUFFALO WINGS
PASTA
SOUTHERN KITCHEN
SMOKED BBQ RIBS
FRIES
SANDWICHES & BAGELS
APPETIZERS
PROPER HAMBURGERS
SOUP & CHOWDER
GOURMET HOT DOGS
REAL LOW ’N SLOW SMOKED BBQ
NACHOS
LEAFY GREEN SALADS
CHOICE CUT STEAK
BUFFALO WINGS
PASTA
SOUTHERN KITCHEN
SMOKED BBQ RIBS
FRIES
SANDWICHES & BAGELS
APPETIZERS
JALAPEÑO POPPERS
Four phyllo parcels of diced jalapeños, cheese, cayenne pepper, served golden with our famous ranch dip
R 69.00
PULLED PORK OR BEEF BOMBS
Wood smoked pulled pork or pulled beef, rolled in phyllo pastry, served golden with a hissy fit dip
R 69.00
CORNMEAL BUTTERMILK FRIED CRISPY PRAWNS
Quick fried and served with a hissy fit dip
R 89.00
LOUISIANNA CHEESY PRAWN BAKE
Six prawns seasoned southern style, covered with cheese, oven baked served with toasted sour bread
R 95.00
VOODOO CHICKEN WINGS OR HICKORY SMOKED BBQ
Six buffalo wings tossed in a choice of our spicy chilli or maple Hickory smoked BBQ sauce
R 89.00
SNAILS GORGONZOLA & PARMESAN CRUSTED CHEESE
Snails panned in garlic butter, topped with Gorgonzola and Parmesan cheese, top grilled and served with toast
R 89.00
CAST-IRON PANNED FRESH MUSSELS
Fresh mussels panned in a cast-iron pan with cream, garlic, parsley and white wine
R 85.00
CRISPY SALT & PEPPER SQUID
Squid lightly dusted with seasoning and flash fried
R 89.00
SOUTHERN STYLE SAUTEED CHICKEN LIVERS
Fresh chicken livers panned with onion, herbs, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, tomato and cream
R 55.00
PROPER HAMBURGERS
WE DO NOT VIEW THIS MEAL AS FAST FOOD, PLEASE CHILL WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHILST WE DESIGN YOUR BURGER. OUR HAMBURGERS ARE HOUSE-MADE FROM FRESHLY GROUND PRIME BEEF (200g) NO MSG OR ARTIFICIAL BINDING AGENTS ARE USED. YOUR BURGER PATTY WILL BE GRILLED MEDIUM UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE.
*ALL BURGERS ARE SERVED WITH FRIES
CLASSIC 1904
The original invented by Fletcher Davis in 1904, which took the world by storm. Patty, tomato, red onion, home made pickles, served between two slices of toasted sour dough bread
R 90.00
GAGAPALOOZA
Our burger in honour of Lady Gaga's favourite, with tomato, caramelized onion, brie and avocado
R 119.00
AGED CHEDDAR AND BACON
Patty, bacon, aged cheddar cheese, tomato, red onion, mustard and pickles
R 119.00
BACON & BLUE CHEESE
Patty, streaky bacon, blue cheese and red onion
R 119.00
AGED CHEDDAR & CARAMELIZED ONION
Patty, aged cheddar cheese, caramelized onion and pickles
R 119.00
THE STOCKYARD MARROW BURGER
Patty, bone marrow butter, blue cheese and fried onion rings
R 125.00
LOCK STOCK & DOUBLE BARREL
Two patties, tomato, red onion, pickles and mustard
R 125.00
MOTHER CLUCKER
Crumbed fried chicken breast, with our smoky tangy sauce, pickled onion and jalapeños
R 99.00
MUCHO NACHOS
Patty, nachos, guacamole, aged cheddar, jalapenos and salsa
R 129.00
THE BEEFSTER
Patty, cheese, beef pastrami, pickles and mustard
R 129.00
FOOLPROOF JUCY LUCY
Patty filled with mozzarella cheese, tomato, onion with diced pickles and mayonnaise
R 99.00
VEGETARIAN FALAFEL
Falafel, tomato, avocado, red onion and pimento sauce
R 99.00
SOUP & CHOWDER
SMOKED TOMATO, BEAN & CHORIZO
R 69.00
MUSSEL CHOWDER
R 80.00
HEARTY VEGETABLE
R 65.00
VELVET CHICKEN NOODLE
R 65.00
GOURMET HOT DOGS
OVER ONE BILLION HOT DOGS ARE SOLD ANNUALLY IN AMERICA. WE HAVE SELECTED FOUR HOT DOGS FROM VARIOUS REGIONS WITHIN THE U.S.A, SOURCING ONLY THE FINEST SMOKED SAUSAGES TO TANTALIZE YOUR TASTE BUDS.
NEW YORK
Frank, sauerkraut, onion puree and pickles
R 79.00
CONEY ISLAND
Frank, shredded cheddar, remoulade and chopped onions
R 79.00
MICHIGAN
Frank, all-amercan chilli ground beef and grated cheese
R 90.00
SEATTLE
Frank, cream cheese, grilled onions, sliced jalapeños and sriracha sauce
R 79.00
REAL LOW ’N SLOW SMOKED BBQ
OUR SMOKIN HOT “FAT BOY” SMOKER IS BORN AND BRED IN SHREVERPORT TENNESSEE. WE FIRE IT UP
USING LUMP WOOD CHARCOAL AND SMOKE USING APPLE, MAPLE, HICKORY OR OAK WOOD.
PULLED PORK OR PULLED BRISKET BUN
Pit smoked pulled pork or brisket served in a bun
R 95.00
LOW AND SLOW BRISKET
Sliced beef brisket smoked with apple wood for 14 hours, served with house slaw, pit smoked beans and fries
R 169.00
SMOKED RIBS & PULLED PORK OR BRISKET COMBO
400g St Louis cut slab of ribs, slow pit smoked pulled pork or brisket served with house slaw and fries
R 229.00
PULLED SMOKED BBQ CHICKEN & PULLED PORK COMBO
Served with house slaw, pit smoked beans
R 130.00
PULLED BRISKET & PULLED PORK COMBO
Served with house slaw pit smoked beans and fries
R 139.00
PULLED SLOW SMOKED BEEF BRISKET
Served with house slaw, pit smoked beans and fries
R 169.00
PRISON PLATTER
Pulled pork or brisket, house ’slaw, pit smoked beans, riblets & fries
R 145.00
NACHOS
OUR NACHOS ARE MADE FROM ORGANIC CORN AND SEASONED WITH SEA SALT SERVED WITH A HOUSE MADE GUACAMOLE AND SALSA DIP
CAJUN PRAWN
Topped with cajun spiced prawns, jalapeño, cheese, salsa and guacamole dip
R 145.00
ALL-AMERICAN
Topped with our All-American chilli ground beef, cheese, salsa and guacamole dip
R 119.00
CRISPY BACON
Topped with crispy bacon bits, jalapeños, cheese, salsa and guacamole dip
R 119.00
PULLED PORK
Topped with pulled pork, jalapeños, cheese, salsa and guacamole dip
R 119.00
LEAFY GREEN SALADS
CAESAR
All-time classic
R 78.00
BACON & BLUE CHEESE SALAD
Fresh greens, red onion, tomatoes, celery, roquefort cheese, crispy bacon and our creamy dressing
R 99.00
NEW ORLEANS CAJUN CHICKEN
Fresh greens, cajun grilled chicken breast, avocado, red onion, mixed peppers and peppadews
R 89.00
SMOKED FRANSCHHOEK SALMON & CHIVES
Fresh greens, mixed pepper, smoked salmon trout, avocado, tomatoes and chives
R 189.00
STEAK & GORGONZOLA SALAD
Flame grilled midlands beef sirloin, red onions, pickled raddish, mixed greens, tomato & whole grain mustard vinaigrette
R 135.00
CHARGRILLED CALAMARI SQUID HEAD SALAD
Calamari, roasted peppers, red onion, mixed greens, coriander, pecan nuts & asian dressing
R 110.00
FISH CAKE SALAD
Fresh greens, mixed peppers, tomatoes, topped with a fresh fish cake and cilantro
R 119.00
CHOICE CUT STEAK
OUR STEAKS ARE GRADE A PRIME BEEF CHARGRILLED TO YOUR LIKING, SPRINKLED WITH A PINCH OF COARSE SEA SALT, CRACKED BLACK PEPPER, THYME AND SERVED WITH FRIES.
TOMMAHAWK 700g
Mature dry aged for 36 days rib eye on the bone
R 379.00
T-BONE 600g
Best of both worlds
R 249.00
CHEF DAVE’S MANHATTAN
Fillet topped with prawns panned in a garlic, lemon, parsley and white wine sauce
From R 175.00
PORTERHOUSE 300g
Prime sirloin aged for 21 days
R 165.00
RIB EYE 300g
America’s favourite cut of prime beef
R 229.00
ROASTED GARLIC AND PARMESAN FILLET
Grilled fillet with roasted garlic, Parmesan, chives & cream
From R 175.00
SIRLOIN ON THE BONE 500G
Sirloin of prime beef from the midlands, dry aged and matured for 36 days
R 229.00
THE EMPIRE STEAK
Fillet, served with mature cheddar and chicken croquettes, wild garlic mayo and finished with a red wine reduction jus
From R 179.00
GRASS FED FILLET
Grass fed fillet done just the way you like it
From R 159.00
BOURBON STREET FILLET
Fillet grilled and prepared in a smoked bacon & mushroom bourbon cream
From R 175.00
RUMP
Tender matured prime cut of beef
From R 169.00
BACON AND JALAPEÑO RUMP 300g
Prime rump topped with a bacon & jalapeño sauce
R 199.00
REEF & BEEF
Fillet grilled and topped with four queen prawns, dressed with a chilli lime sauce
R 235.00
BUFFALO WINGS
X12 BUFFALO WINGS TOSSED IN YOUR CHOICE OF SAUCE, SERVED WITH FRIES AND A CHOICE OF ROQUEFORT OR AGED CHEDDAR CHEESE DIP
VOODOO STINGER (HEAT & FLAVOUR)
R 179.00
HICKORY SMOKED STICKY BBQ
R 179.00
MILD (SPICY NO STING)
R 179.00
SX3 (SWEET, SASSY, STICKY)
R 179.00
PASTA
SAN DIEGO FILLET LINGUINE
Strips of fillet pan fried with garlic, thyme and mushrooms, tossed in linguine and parmesan cheese
R 119.00
PRAWN LINGUINE
Panned prawns, hint of sriracha, fresh tomato and garlic
R 130.00
CHICKEN & MUSHROOM ALFREDO
Chicken and mushroom alfredo tossed in cream, parsley and a touch of garlic
R 90.00
SMOKED SALMON TROUT & CHIVE LINGUINE
Salmon trout panned in white wine, garlic, parsley, cream and chives
R 149.00
CHICKEN & CHORIZO LINGUINE
Chicken and chorizo panned in white wine, tomato, mild chilli and parsley
R 99.00
THREE CHEESE MAC & CHEESE
Classic mac & cheese with Emmental, aged cheddar & mozzarella
R 90.00
SOUTHERN KITCHEN
MULLIGAN BEEF STEW
Staple dish that warmed the hearts of miners during the goldrush era made of prime beef, leeks, carrots, celery, fresh tomato, molasses and dark ale, served with creamy smashed potato
R 179.00
LAMB LOIN CHOPS 400g
Chargrilled lamb loin chops with coarse sea salt, cracked black pepper, thyme, served with mash
R 230.00
LAMB CASSEROLE
Slow cooked tender lamb, prepared with chic peas, fresh herbs, tomato and served with smashed potato
R 259.00
SLOW ROASTED LAMB SHANK
Lamb shank roasted with fresh tomato, thyme, red port and served with smashed potatoes or seasonal vegetables
R 269.00
CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN
Free range chicken breast infused with Caribbean spices and flavours, served with mashed potato, fries or salad
R 139.00
CALIFORNIAN CHICKEN BREASTS
Fillet of chicken breast flame grilled, topped with prawns and a creamy garlic and white wine sauce
R 149.00
BUTTERNUT, CHIC PEA AND SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
Served with smashed potato or rice
R 119.00
SEAFOOD HOT POT
Mussels, calamari, prawns and linefish prepared in a mild tomato, wine and cream sauce, served with fragrant rice
R 159.00
CAJUN BLACKENED LINE FISH & FRIES
Fillet of hake, blackened with cajun butter, flat grilled and draped with avocado (subject to availability)
R 189.00
FISHERMAN’S CATCH SQ
Ask your waiter what the boat brought in
R 0.00
GRILLED PRAWNS SQ
One dozen butterflied queen prawns delicately grilled, served with a lemon and herb or chilli and lime sauce
R 0.00
YANKEE FISH CAKES
Two fresh fish cakes, served with fries and house slaw
R 99.00
GRILLED CALAMARI 300g
Falklands calamari grilled and served with a creamy lemon butter or red chilli lime sauce
R 189.00
SALT & PEPPER FRIED SQUID HEADS 300g
Crispy salt & pepper fried squid heads
R 189.00
SMOKED BBQ RIBS
SUCCULENT ST LOUIS CUT PORK SPARE RIBS HOT SMOKED IN OUR IN-HOUSE TENNESSEE “FAT BOY” SMOKER WITH APPLE WOOD, SERVED WITH FRIES
SLAB 400g
R 179.00
SLAB 600g
R 239.00
SLAB 1 kg
R 369.00
RIB & WING COMBO
Slab of ribs 400g and six wings, served with fries
R 249.00
FRIES
CLASSIC
R 38.00
CHILLI CHEESE
R 79.00
CHEESE
R 75.00
BACON CHEESE
R 99.00
PULLED PORK & CHEESE
R 110.00
SANDWICHES & BAGELS
SAMPLE OUR COAST TO COAST AMERICAN DINER CLASSIC SANDWICHES, BAGELS & SUBS
ALL FRESHLY BAKED AND SERVED WITH OUR HOUSE ’SLAW OR A FRESH GARDEN SALAD
MEATBALL SUB
Fresh sub filled with house ground beef meatballs, simmered in a napolitana sauce, topped with cheese, bacon bits and top grilled
R 110.00
CLUBHOUSE
Originated in 1899 at the Saratoga Springs Gambling Club. Triple layered toasted classic of bacon, smoked chicken, sriracha mayo, lettuce & tomato
R 90.00
PO’ BOY FLATBREAD
Flatbread topped with buttermilk dunked crumbed crispy prawns, avocado, crunchy greens and remoulade
R 129.00
PHILLY CHEESE STEAK ROLL
Tender thinly sliced grilled fillet 200g, with pickles, mustard, topped with cheese and top grilled
R 139.00
FALAFEL, FETA & AVOCADO WRAP
Served with fries or salad
R 95.00
SMOKED SALMON TROUT & AVOCADO BAGEL
Fresh bagel with smoked salmon trout, avo and cream cheese
R 159.00
BBQ PULLED WRAP
(PORK, CHICKEN OR BRISKET)
R 110.00
SWEET & SPICY KOREAN CHICKEN WRAP
Crispy chicken, red cabbage, fresh pickled ginger, asian dressing, crispy greens
R 99.00
MEXICAN FLATBREAD
Homemade flatbread topped with mexican grilled chicken, pit smoked beans, cream cheese, guacamole and salsa
R 110.00
SPICY CHICKEN, PRAWN & AVOCADO WRAP
Chicken, grilled prawns and avocado with sriracha mayo
R 135.00
TOASTED CHICKEN MAYO
Smoked chicken mayo toasted in a choice of rye or sour bread
R 59.00