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Cafe - Modern Australian - Mosman, Sydney

Burnt Orange Menu & Prices 2026: Breakfast, Lunch & High Tea

Full Burnt Orange menu prices for 2026 — every item across breakfast, lunch, High Tea, and the wine list, with current AUD pricing verified from the official May-July 2026 Burnt Orange menus. The 400g Wagyu Rib Eye anchors the lunch menu at AUD 68; Sourdough Toast brings breakfast in at AUD 8; Traditional High Tea starts at AUD 65 per person. Below: the at-a-glance highlights, full priced menu, High Tea packages, cheapest picks, best lunch mains, and everything you need to plan your visit to Mosman.

Mosman, Sydney NSWWed-Sun from 8:30 amBreakfast from AUD 8High Tea from AUD 65 ppHarbour viewsModern Australian
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Signature items

Sparkling High TeaAUD 75 pp
Wagyu Rib Eye (400g)AUD 68
Moroccan Lamb ShankAUD 42
Big Breakfast RostiAUD 28
Sourdough ToastAUD 8
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Quick answers

Burnt Orange menu -- common questions answered at a glance

Four things people most often ask about Burnt Orange in Mosman, answered in one place with current 2026 pricing.

Cheapest item
Sourdough Toast AUD 8

House-made sourdough with homemade jam or Vegemite. Vegetarian.

Most popular brekky
Big Breakfast Rosti AUD 28

Smoked salmon, avocado, cream cheese, pickled onion and poached egg on a golden rosti.

Best value High Tea
Traditional High Tea AUD 65 pp

Unlimited premium tea or coffee, house-made sweets and savouries, freshly baked scones with jam and cream.

Premium lunch main
Wagyu Rib Eye (400g) AUD 68

Darling Downs 400g Wagyu, corn ribs and chimichurri. Gluten-free.

High Tea packages

Burnt Orange High Tea prices 2026 (Mosman, Sydney)

High Tea at Burnt Orange is a waterfront harbour experience -- house-made sweet and savoury delights, freshly baked scones and unlimited premium tea or coffee, served overlooking Sydney Harbour at Middle Head. All packages must be booked at least 48 hours in advance and require a 50% deposit. Weekend surcharge of 10% applies to the total. Dairy-free and vegan variations are not available for High Tea.

Traditional High TeaAUD 65 pp

  • Unlimited premium loose-leaf tea or barista coffee
  • House-made sweet and savoury delights
  • Freshly baked scones with homemade jam and Chantilly cream
  • 45% deposit required; 48-hour advance booking

Dairy-free and vegan variations are not available for High Tea. Minimum 2 guests.

Sparkling High TeaAUD 75 pp

  • Everything in Traditional High Tea
  • A glass of sparkling wine or Prosecco per person

Most popular package. Add cocktails (Gin Fizz, Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini) for AUD 15 each.

Children's High TeaAUD 45 pp

  • For guests under 12
  • House-made sweet treats sized for younger guests
  • Savoury delights and mini scones

Must be booked alongside an adult High Tea package.

Private Dining Room High Tea (10-14 guests)AUD 80-90 pp

  • Exclusive use of the Private Dining Room
  • Traditional package at AUD 80 pp
  • Sparkling package at AUD 90 pp
  • 3-hour minimum seating; 10% service charge for groups 10+

The Signals Room (40-60 guests) runs AUD 90 pp Traditional / AUD 100 pp Sparkling.

Prices verified from burntorange.com.au (July 2026). Weekend 10% surcharge and card surcharges apply. Contact the venue for current seasonal availability and any package changes.

Cheapest items

The 10 cheapest items at Burnt Orange (2026 prices in AUD)

Ranked by current AUD price from the official May-July 2026 menus. Burnt Orange sits in the mid-to-upper end of Sydney cafe pricing, but the breakfast menu has genuine value at the lighter end -- toast, scones and sides let you eat well for under AUD 25 at the bar or outside tables.

  1. 1Sourdough ToastHomemade jam or Vegemite. Vegetarian.AUD 8
  2. 2Burnt Orange SconesHouse-made with jam and Chantilly cream. Vegetarian.AUD 10
  3. 3Mixed Olives (lunch)Warm mixed olives. Vegan, gluten-free.AUD 9
  4. 4House Made Banana BreadBrown butter mascarpone, cherry compote. Vegetarian.AUD 15
  5. 5Children's SpecialChoice of meal + juice/milkshake.AUD 15
  6. 6Mixed Bread (lunch)With smoked olive butter.AUD 10
  7. 7Almond & Espelette DipGrissini, vegan.AUD 12
  8. 85 Grain PorridgeBurnt honey figs, saffron pear. Vegetarian.AUD 22
  9. 9Free Range EggsEggs your way, truss tomatoes. Vegetarian.AUD 20
  10. 10Chicken Liver ParfaitPort wine jelly, toasted brioche.AUD 20
Seasonal highlights

Signature and seasonal dishes on the Burnt Orange menu

The Burnt Orange kitchen changes its menu seasonally. The winter 2026 menu introduces some standout dishes alongside the venue's permanent signatures. Dishes below are confirmed from the May-July 2026 official menu PDFs.

Winter 2026

Dubai Chocolate Hotcakes

Pistachio cream, crispy kataifi pastry and warm chocolate ganache -- a Middle Eastern-inspired breakfast showstopper.

AUD 26
Seasonal

Filo Sisig

Tuna sashimi taco in filo pastry with kombu mayo -- a fusion entree marrying Filipino and Japanese flavours.

AUD 26
Signature

Burnt Orange Hollandaise

The house Eggs Benedict comes with the venue's namesake sauce -- a burnt-citrus hollandaise unique to this kitchen.

From AUD 24
High Tea

Salmon Mousse Crepe

One of the house-made savoury High Tea items -- delicate crepe filled with smoked salmon mousse.

Included in AUD 65 pp
Cellar

Burnt Orange House Wines

The venue pours its own label Pinot Grigio (Adelaide Hills) and Shiraz (McLaren Vale), both available by the glass.

AUD 15-17/glass
Dessert

Sticky Date Pudding

Warm sticky date pudding with pecan crumble, butterscotch sauce and ginger-and-wattleseed gelato -- the native Australian touch.

AUD 19
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The full priced menu

Every Burnt Orange menu item with AUD prices (Winter 2026)

Verified from the official Burnt Orange PDF menus published May-July 2026. All prices in Australian dollars (AUD). Tags indicate vegetarian (V), vegan (Vg), and gluten-free (GF) items.

About these prices. All prices listed are in Australian dollars (AUD), verified from Burnt Orange's own published menus (Breakfast-Food-Menu-May-2026.pdf, Lunch-Menu_Winter-2026.pdf, and the High Tea page on burntorange.com.au). A 10% weekend surcharge and 15% public holiday surcharge apply to the full bill. Credit and debit card transactions attract an additional provider surcharge. Menu items and prices change seasonally -- confirm with the restaurant before visiting.
Price guide

What to budget for a meal at Burnt Orange

A quick reference for how much each dining occasion at Burnt Orange typically costs per person in AUD, before weekend surcharge.

DaypartBudget pick (AUD)Mid-range (AUD)Premium (AUD)
Breakfast8 (Toast)22-26 (Mains)28 (Rosti)
Lunch entree9 (Olives)20-26 (Entrees)26 (Ravioli)
Lunch main32 (Burger)38-42 (Fish/Lamb)68 (Wagyu)
Lunch dessert19 (Any dessert)19 (Any dessert)19 (Any dessert)
High Tea45 (Children's)65 (Traditional)75 (Sparkling)
Wine (glass)15 (House white)16-17 (Premium glass)55 (Bottle)

Ranges based on official Winter 2026 menus. Add 10% for Saturday/Sunday. High Tea in The Signals Room (40-60 guests) runs AUD 90-100 pp; Private Dining Room (10-14 guests) AUD 80-90 pp.

Dietary guide

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options at Burnt Orange

The Burnt Orange menu is friendly for vegetarians across both breakfast and lunch. Vegan options exist but are more limited. Gluten-free items are clearly marked on the menu (gf) -- the kitchen operates in a shared environment, so confirm cross-contact protocols with staff if you have coeliac disease or a serious gluten intolerance.

For High Tea, the venue states that dairy-free and vegan variations of the High Tea menu are not available. All dietary requirements must be communicated at least 48 hours before your booking.

Allergen information not fully listed on public menus. Always check with the kitchen if you have a serious allergy.

  • Cheapest vegetarian: Sourdough Toast AUD 8, Scones AUD 10
  • Vegetarian mains (brekky): Corn Fritters AUD 24, Dubai Hotcakes AUD 26
  • Vegan picks: Spinach, Avocado, Shoestring Fries (sides), Bowl of Olives AUD 9
  • Vegan lunch main: Potato, Pumpkin & Shiitake Pave AUD 32
  • Gluten-free lunch mains: Moroccan Lamb Shank AUD 42, Wagyu Rib Eye AUD 68, Fish of the Day (MP)
  • Gluten-free sides: Honey-Roast Root Veg AUD 15, Baby Chat Potato AUD 15, Rocket Salad AUD 15
  • High Tea is vegetarian but dairy-free/vegan options unavailable
Signature spotlight

Six dishes that define Burnt Orange's menu

If you are visiting Burnt Orange for the first time, these are the dishes and experiences the kitchen is most celebrated for -- from breakfast through to the High Tea programme.

AUD 28 - Signature brekky

Big Breakfast Rosti

A crispy golden rosti topped with smoked salmon, avocado, cream cheese, pickled onion and a poached egg. This is the dish regulars return for most often and the de facto signature of the breakfast menu.

AUD 68 - Premium lunch

Darling Downs Wagyu Rib Eye

A 400g full-blood Wagyu rib eye from the Darling Downs, Queensland -- served with corn ribs and chimichurri. Gluten-free and dairy-free. The centrepiece of the winter 2026 lunch menu.

AUD 65/75 pp - Weekend

Harbour High Tea

The traditional Burnt Orange High Tea overlooking Sydney Harbour: unlimited premium tea or coffee, house-made sweet and savoury items, and freshly baked scones with jam and Chantilly cream. Sparkling version includes a glass of bubbles.

AUD 26 - Winter 2026

Dubai Chocolate Hotcakes

The seasonal breakfast standout: pistachio cream, crispy kataifi pastry and warm chocolate ganache, inspired by the Dubai chocolate trend. One of the most-photographed dishes on the current menu.

AUD 42 - GF main

Moroccan Braised Lamb Shank

A slow-braised lamb shank with preserved lemon labneh, roasted cauliflower, cumin almonds and orange jus. Gluten-free. The Middle Eastern-Australian fusion character that defines Burnt Orange's culinary style.

AUD 26 - Lunch entree

Scallop Ravioli

House-made pasta filled with scallop, bathed in a morel and porcini cream. A technical showcase from the Burnt Orange kitchen and one of the most refined entrees on the winter 2026 lunch menu.

Booking tips

Planning your visit to Burnt Orange, Mosman

Essential

Book early for High Tea

High Tea requires a minimum 48-hour advance booking and a 50% deposit. Weekend time slots (especially Saturday mornings) fill weeks in advance -- book online or call 02 9969 1020 as early as possible.

Budget tip

Weekday lunch for the best value

Visiting Wednesday through Friday avoids the 10% weekend surcharge and typically means easier walk-in availability for lunch. The full menu is identical to weekends; you simply save 10% on the final bill.

Dietary

Alert the kitchen 48 hours ahead

All allergies and dietary requirements must be disclosed at least 48 hours before your visit. The kitchen cannot guarantee allergen-free preparation in a shared environment, and High Tea dairy-free/vegan options are explicitly unavailable.

Breakfast

Last seating at 10:30 am

Breakfast last seating is 10:30 am (last orders 11:20 am). If you want the full breakfast menu, arrive before 10:00 am. Weekend sittings are capped at 1.5 hours from your reservation time.

Events

Private dining from AUD 135 pp

The Private Dining Room (10-14 guests) runs a three-course lunch package at AUD 135 per person including Classic Drinks (3-hour seating). The Signals Room (40-60 guests) has separate pricing -- contact the venue for events packages.

Getting there

Middle Head, Mosman

Burnt Orange is at 1108-1109 Middle Head Rd, Mosman NSW 2088, inside the heritage precinct at Balmoral / Middle Head overlooking Sydney Harbour. Parking is available at the venue. No direct bus service -- most guests arrive by car or taxi/rideshare.

About Burnt Orange

Harbour dining in a heritage setting at Middle Head, Mosman.

Burnt Orange occupies a historic building at Middle Head Road in Mosman, a leafy harbourside suburb on Sydney's Lower North Shore. The venue's position inside the Middle Head heritage precinct gives diners a rare combination of period architecture and open harbour views -- a backdrop that anchors the High Tea programme and makes the weekend brunch experience unusually memorable.

The kitchen focuses on Modern Australian cuisine with clear Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences: slow-braised lamb shanks with preserved lemon labneh, tuna sashimi filo tacos with kombu mayo, and signature burnt-citrus hollandaise on the eggs Benedict. The wine list showcases Australian producers alongside classic French Champagnes and a tight selection of international whiskies and digestifs.

The venue is open Wednesday through Sunday for breakfast and lunch, with High Tea on weekends by prior booking. Private dining, weddings, and corporate events are accommodated in dedicated spaces including The Signals Room and a Balcony.

2Dining services (brekky + lunch)
AUD 65High Tea from (pp)
Wed-SunOpening days
NSWMosman, Sydney
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Common questions

Burnt Orange menu -- frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about Burnt Orange's menu, prices, High Tea packages, opening hours and dietary options.

How much is High Tea at Burnt Orange in 2026?

Burnt Orange offers three High Tea packages as of 2026. The Traditional High Tea is AUD 65 per person and includes unlimited premium tea or barista coffee plus a selection of house-made sweet and savoury items with freshly baked scones, jam and cream. The Sparkling High Tea is AUD 75 per person — the same spread plus a glass of bubbles. The Children's High Tea (under 12) is AUD 45 per person. Cocktail add-ons (Gin Fizz, Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini) are AUD 15 each. Private rooms attract higher per-person rates: AUD 80-100 pp depending on package and room type. A minimum 48-hour advance booking and 50% deposit are required.

What are the opening hours at Burnt Orange Mosman?

Burnt Orange is open Wednesday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. The venue is closed Monday and Tuesday. Breakfast last seating is 10:30 am with last orders at 11:20 am. Weekend sittings are capped at 1.5 hours. A 10% surcharge applies on weekends and a 15% surcharge on public holidays.

What is the cheapest item on the Burnt Orange menu?

The cheapest item on the full menu is the Sourdough Toast at AUD 8 — served with homemade jam or Vegemite. Other budget-friendly choices include the house-made Burnt Orange Scones at AUD 10 (with jam and Chantilly cream) and Banana Bread at AUD 15. At lunch, the Bowl of Warm Mixed Olives (AUD 9) is the lowest-priced item. Breakfast sides start at AUD 4 for a single poached egg and AUD 5 for bacon, chipolata, mushrooms or slow-roast tomato.

What is the most expensive dish at Burnt Orange?

The premium item on the lunch menu is the Darling Downs 400g Wagyu Rib Eye at AUD 68, served with corn ribs and chimichurri. It is gluten-free and dairy-free. At lunch, mains generally range from AUD 32 (Wagyu Burger, Chopped Salad) to AUD 68 (Wagyu Rib Eye). High Tea in a private function room can reach AUD 100 per person for the Sparkling package in The Signals Room (40-60 guests).

Do you need to book for Burnt Orange?

Bookings are strongly recommended for all services. For High Tea, a minimum 48-hour advance booking is required and a 50% deposit is taken at the time of booking. Any dietary requirements or allergies must be communicated at least 48 hours before your visit. Burnt Orange notes that dairy-free and vegan High Tea options are not available. For regular breakfast and lunch sittings, weekend reservations in particular book out early.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options at Burnt Orange?

Yes. A number of items are clearly vegetarian across both breakfast and lunch. Breakfast vegetarian highlights include Sourdough Toast (AUD 8), Scones (AUD 10), 5 Grain Porridge (AUD 22), Corn Fritters (AUD 24), and Dubai Chocolate Hotcakes (AUD 26). At lunch, the Potato, Pumpkin & Shiitake Pave (AUD 32) is vegan, and the Tempura Zucchini Flower (AUD 24) is vegetarian. Vegan sides include Spinach, Avocado, Shoestring Fries, and the Rocket Salad. The High Tea menu is vegetarian but the venue notes it cannot accommodate dairy-free or full vegan variations for that service.

Does Burnt Orange serve only breakfast and lunch?

Yes. Burnt Orange operates as a daytime venue, serving breakfast from 8:30 am and lunch through the afternoon. The kitchen closes at 4:00 pm (weekdays) and 5:30 pm (weekends). There is no dinner service. On weekends, High Tea is also available and must be pre-booked at least 48 hours in advance. The venue does host private functions and weddings (with custom catering), and there is a separate group package for events in dedicated spaces like The Signals Room.

Is there a surcharge at Burnt Orange on weekends or public holidays?

Yes. A 10% surcharge applies on Saturdays and Sundays, added to the total bill. A 15% surcharge applies on public holidays. Credit and debit card payments attract an additional surcharge from the card provider. Tipping is at the guest's discretion and is not mandatory. These surcharges are standard across many Sydney venues and reflect higher weekend wage rates under Australian hospitality awards.

What type of food does Burnt Orange serve?

Burnt Orange serves Modern Australian cuisine — a style that draws on European foundations and incorporates Asian and Middle Eastern influences with fresh, seasonal local produce. The breakfast menu leans into elevated classics: a Big Breakfast Rosti with smoked salmon, Spanish Omelette with chorizo and chimichurri, and Dubai Chocolate Hotcakes with pistachio cream and kataifi. Lunch spans entrees like Scallop Ravioli (AUD 26) and Filo Sisig tuna sashimi taco (AUD 26) through hearty mains including a Moroccan Braised Lamb Shank (AUD 42), Capsicum Pappardelle with slow-cooked octopus (AUD 38), and the 400g Wagyu Rib Eye (AUD 68). The kitchen also carries a dedicated High Tea tier on weekends.

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