Beira Alta Leaping Frog
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Last verified or updated by the venue on 27th Jul 2026.
--- This menu is a sample menu designed to showcase what the restaurant offers & it may differ from the exact menu available. Kindly contact the restaurant if you have any questions. ---
Starters
KALE SOUP
Traditional Portuguese soup made with chouriço, kale, blended potatoes, onion and drizzled with olive oil.
R 79.00
CHICKEN LIVERS
Grilled fresh chicken livers served spicy or lemon & herb.
R 83.00
GIBLETS
Stewed chicken giblets in a garlic, white wine, onion and bell pepper sauce.
R 89.00
TRINCHADO
Succulent pan-fried cuts in chefs bay leaf, white wine and garlic sauce.
From R 95.00
COD FISH FRITTERS
Deep fried salted cod in our house batter.
R 105.00
GRILLED SARDINES
Grilled coarse salt crusted sardines seasoned with lemon and olive oil, and topped with peppers and onions.
R 105.00
GRILLED CALAMARI
Calamari tubes in our lemon butter sauce, served spicy or plain.
R 115.00
PANKO PRAWNS
4 medium prawns coated in panko crumbs and fried until golden.
R 125.00
PAN-FRIED GARLIC PRAWNS
4 BA prawns in the shell, pan fried in olive oil, whole garlic, sea salt and a touch of chili.
R 129.00
RISSOLES
Prawn - 3 deep fried crumbed turnovers.
R 95.00
OYSTERS (on availability) each
Please ask your waiter for today’s oyster selection.
R 53.00
MIXED STARTER PLATTER - Shareable
Chicken livers | Calamari | Chouriço
R 230.00
CHOURICO
Grilled slices of smoked Portuguese pork sausage in our famous BA sauce or flambeed whole over Portuguese “fire water” the traditional way.
R 145.00
PORTUGUESE BREAD ROLL
Complimentary bread rolls will be provided at initial seating only.
R 15.00
Salads
All served with our Portuguese dressing.
PORTUGUESE SALAD
Mixed lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red onions and black olives.
From R 18.00
CHICKEN SALAD
Sliced blackened chicken fillet on a Portuguese salad topped with creamy feta and avocado.
R 195.00
THREE BEAN SALAD
Butter beans, red kidney beans & chickpeas tossed with red onion, red pepper, cucumber, parsley and feta cheese in a Portuguese dressing.
R 120.00
Pastas
CHICKEN & CHOURIÇO LINGUINI
Chicken fillet and chouriço in a creamy tomato white wine sauce.
R 158.00
CALAMARI & PRAWN LINGUINI
Grilled calamari and prawns tossed with linguini in a creamy herb and port wine sauce.
R 265.00
VEG LINGUINI
Stir-fry veg in olive oil, onion, tomato, garlic and chili, tossed with linguini and topped with feta cheese.
R 130.00
HALF SHELL MUSSEL LINGUINE
Mussels cooked in a fragrant sauce made with olive oil, fresh garlic, white wine and finished o with a dash of fresh cream and lemon
R 145.00
Curries
All served with white rice
STIR FRIED VEGETABLE AND CHICKPEA CURRY
Fresh vegetables and chickpeas tossed together in a mild coconut milk curry sauce.
R 145.00
PRAWN CURRY
8 BA Prawns gently simmered in a mild coconut milk curry sauce
R 250.00
CHICKEN & PRAWN CURRY MOZAMBICAN STYLE
Curried chicken and BA prawns gently simmered in a mild coconut milk curry sauce.
R 215.00
Traditional Portuguese
All main dishes are served with a choice of a side order unless otherwise stated.
CHICKEN PREGO
Pan-fried tender chicken fillet in our chicken prego sauce served in a Portuguese roll with chips.
R 130.00
BEEF PREGO
Pan-fried matured steak in our white wine sauce served in a Portuguese roll with chips.
R 155.00
BITOQUE
250g steak of your choice char-grilled with our Portuguese basting, topped with a fried egg and smoked hickory ham.
From R 210.00
GRILLED COD
Char-grilled salted cod fish served the traditional way with chickpeas, boiled egg and baby potatoes drizzled with olive oil.
R 310.00
COD À BRÁS
Shredded salted cod fish, blended with garlic, onions, egg, shoestring potato chips, black olives and fresh parsley.
R 250.00
BEIRA ALTA’S SEAFOOD RICE
Spicy tomato rice with hake, mussels, calamari and prawns.
R 295.00
PORK & BEAN STEW
Traditional stew of pork cuts with chouriço, onion, beans and spices, served with white rice.
R 170.00
PORTUGUESE TRIPE
Portuguese style stew made with tripe, pork belly, chouriço and selected Portuguese sausage, served with white rice.
R 180.00
TRINCHADO
Succulent pan-fried fillet cuts in chefs bay leaf, white wine and garlic sauce.
From R 190.00
OXTAIL
Maria’s secret recipe of slow stewed oxtail.
R 295.00
PORK WITH CLAMS
Tender cubes of pork, whole clams simmered in white wine garlic and red pepper paste served with crispy potato cubes and fresh coriander.
R 180.00
BAKED COD
Layers of flaky salted cod in a creamy mixture with shoestring potatoes and onions, topped with bread crumbs and finished o in the oven.
R 250.00
Seafood
All main dishes are served with a choice of a side order unless otherwise stated.
GRILLED HAKE
Grilled hake with lemon or garlic butter sauce. (Blackened and Beer battered on request)
R 165.00
LINE FISH
Grilled line fish of the day served with lemon or garlic butter sauce.
(Blackened on request)
(Blackened on request)
R 255.00
GRILLED KINGKLIP
Grilled Kingklip fillet served with lemon or garlic butter sauce. (Blackened on request)
R 295.00
GRILLED CALAMARI
Grilled calamari tubes in our spicy or lemon & herb sauce.
R 220.00
BA PRAWNS
10 pan fried BA prawns piled on a platter served in our spicy or lemon & herb sauce.
R 255.00
MOM’S PAN-FRIED PRAWNS
Our house specialty - 8 pan-fried queen prawns piled on a platter served in our spicy or lemon & herb sauce.
R 275.00
CHAR-GRILLED PRAWNS
Butterflied 8 king prawns basted in Mom’s secret sauce.
R 365.00
Flamed Grills
All main dishes served with a choice of a side order unless otherwise stated.
PIRI-PIRI CHICKEN
Free-range char-grilled baby chicken served in our spicy or lemon & herb sauce or try our
From R 145.00
DEBONED CHICKEN
Half deboned free-range baby chicken, char-grilled and served in our spicy or lemon & herb sauce or try our NEW BA Dry Rub
R 195.00
CHICKEN FILLET
Grilled chicken fillets served in our spicy or lemon & herb sauce or try our NEW BA Dry Rub
R 150.00
AGED MATURED STEAKS
250g steak of your choice basted with our signature Portuguese basting.
From R 195.00
BA’s FAMOUS JALAPENO STUFFED FILLET
Chargrilled fillet stuffed with jalapenos, chouriço & feta cheese. Med/Med rare recommended
R 335.00
DEBONED CHICKEN THIGH & CHOURICO ESPETADA
Chargrilled skewered chouriço slices & succulent deboned chicken thighs with onions & green peppers
R 220.00
BEEF & CHOURICO ESPETADA
Chargrilled skewered chouriço slices & rump chunks with onions & green peppers
R 230.00
PORK RIBS
450g succulent pork ribs basted in our in-house barbeque sauce.
R 285.00
PORTUGUESE BURGER
Home ground beef topped with chouriço slices.
R 155.00
VEGETARIAN BURGER
Plant-based burger patty with tomato, lettuce, grilled onions, avocado and plant-based mayo.
R 175.00
SAUCES
From R 38.00
BA ‘s famous combos and platters
All main dishes served with a choice of a side order unless otherwise stated.
BA’s MIXED GRILL
Half grilled baby chicken, calamari and chouriço.
From R 255.00
BA’s FAMOUS CHICKEN & PRAWN COMBO
Half grilled baby chicken, with pan-fried prawns in Mom’s secret sauce.
From R 255.00
CHEFS SEAFOOD PLATTER
Calamari, fish of the day and 3 prawns.
From R 295.00
BA’S SEAFOOD PLATTER (For Two)
Queen prawns, king prawns, calamari, hake fillet, mussels and half baby lobster.
R 950.00
HALF BABY CHICKEN & CALAMARI
Half grilled baby chicken and calamari with lemon herb or BA’s spicy sauce or our NEW BA Dry Rub
From R 255.00
CALAMARI & PRAWNS
Grilled calamari and 4 BA prawns with lemon herb or BA’s spicy sauce.
R 320.00
HAKE & CALAMARI
Grilled hake and calamari with lemon herb or BA’s spicy sauce.
R 230.00
HAKE & PRAWNS
Grilled hake and 4 BA prawns with lemon herb or BA’s spicy sauce.
R 255.00
RIBS & CHICKEN
Succulent pork ribs basted with our in-house barbeque sauce and half chicken chargrilled in our spicy or lemon herb sauce or try our NEW BA Dry Rub
From R 330.00
On The Side
BOILED BABY JACKET POTATOES
R 35.00
POTATO FRIES
Fresh cut potatoes, deep fried, crispy and lightly salted.
R 35.00
SWEET POTATO FRIES
Sweet potatoes, deep fried and lightly salted.
R 45.00
TOMATO RICE
Rice cooked in a traditional homemade spiced tomato sauce.
R 35.00
PORTUGUESE SIDE SALAD
Mixed lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red onions and black olives with Portuguese dressing.
R 45.00
STIR-FRIED MIXED VEG
R 45.00
STEAMED WHITE RICE
R 35.00
MILHO FRITO
Crispy fried cubes of seasoned polenta
R 35.00
For the Little Ones
FISH FINGERS & CHIPS
Deep fried crumbed fish fingers.
R 88.00
CHICKEN STRIPS & CHIPS
Deep fried crumbed chicken strips.
R 88.00
TRINCHADO & CHIPS
Succulent pan-fried fillet cuts in lemon & herb sauce.
R 155.00
RIBS & CHIPS
225g succulent pork ribs basted in our in-house barbeque sauce.
R 155.00
Sweet Treats
PORTUGUESE CUSTARD TARTLETS
2 Pu pastry cups filled with a custard filling, baked and caramelized.
R 65.00
LEITE
A zesty Portuguese style creme brulée.
R 70.00
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
Decadent chocolate, pecan nut brownies smothered in chocolate fudge sauce, served with your choice of cream or ice cream.
R 85.00
HAZELNUT PAVLOVA
Layers of soft meringue filled with chocolate, smooth cottage cheese mixed with Kahlua and cream, topped with roasted hazelnuts and sprinkled with chocolate.
R 98.00
PYRAMID CHOCOLATE LOG CHEESE CAKE
Cottage cheese layered with tennis biscuits, crispy mint chocolate and coated with Nutella.
R 98.00
ICE CREAM AND CHOCOLATE FUDGE SAUCE
Ice cream with our homemade hot chocolate fudge sauce.
R 60.00
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Mousse de chocolate
R 65.00
DOM PEDRO
Choice of Irish Whiskey | Amaretto | Kahlua | Amarula | Frangelico (Double tot 50ml)
R 80.00
DONA AMALIA
Espresso, 1920 Brandy and ice cream.
R 80.00
MENU
Last verified or updated by the venue on 27th Jul 2026.
This menu is a sample menu designed to showcase what the restaurant offers & it may differ from the exact menu available. Kindly contact the restaurant if you have any questions.
Starters
KALE SOUP
Traditional Portuguese soup made with chouriço, kale, blended potatoes, onion and drizzled with olive oil.
R 79.00
CHICKEN LIVERS
Grilled fresh chicken livers served spicy or plain.
R 85.00
GIBLETS
Stewed chicken giblets in a garlic, white wine, onion and bell pepper sauce.
R 89.00
TRINCHADO (Fillet)
Succulent pan-fried cuts in chefs bay leaf, white wine and garlic sauce.
Chicken I R 85
Chicken I R 85
R 135.00
BATTERED GREEN BEANS
Deep fried crisp green beans in our light house batter. Served with our in-house spicy mayo.
R 79.00
GRILLED SARDINES
Seasoned with lemon & oilve oil. Served with our roasted mixed pepper salad.
R 99.00
GRILLED CALAMARI
Calamari tubes in our lemon butter sauce, served spicy or plain.
R 115.00
HALF SHELL MUSSELS
Simmered in white wine with fresh garlic, coriander, lemon and finished off with a dash of cream.
R 98.00
COD FISH CAKES
Shredded, salted cod fish with onion, potatoes, garlic and fresh parsley.
R 110.00
PANKO PRAWNS
5 BA prawns coated in panko crumbs, fried until golden.
R 125.00
PAN-FRIED GARLIC PRAWNS
5 BA prawns in the shell, pan fried in olive oil, whole garlic, sea salt and a touch of chili.
R 125.00
RISSOLES
Prawn | 3 deep fried crumbed turnovers.
R 95.00
OYSTERS (on availability) each
R 55.00
OYSTER PLATTER (on availability) 6 Oysters
R 270.00
MIXED STARTER PLATTER (Shareable)
Chicken livers | Calamari | Chouriço.
R 230.00
CHOURIÇO (Whole)
Grilled slices of smoked Portuguese pork sausage in our famous BA sauce or flambeed whole over Portuguese “fire water” the traditional way.
Sliced I R 145
Sliced I R 145
R 155.00
PORTUGUESE BREAD ROLL
Complimentary bread rolls will be provided at initial seating only.
R 15.00
Salads
All served with our Portuguese dressing.
PORTUGUESE SALAD
Mixed lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red onions and black olives.
ADD:
Creamy Feta I R 30
Avocado I R 35
Chouriço I R 30
Olives Galega I R 18
Livers I R 59
ADD:
Creamy Feta I R 30
Avocado I R 35
Chouriço I R 30
Olives Galega I R 18
Livers I R 59
R 115.00
CHICKEN SALAD
Sliced blackened chicken fillet on a Portuguese salad topped with creamy feta and avocado.
R 195.00
THREE BEAN SALAD
Butter beans, red kidney beans and chickpeas tossed with red onion, red pepper, cucumber, parsley and feta cheese in a Portuguese dressing.
R 99.00
Pastas
CHICKEN & CHOURIÇO LINGUINI
Cubed chicken fillet & chouriço simmered in a creamy spiced tomato, wine white sauce.
R 165.00
CALAMARI & PRAWN LINGUINI
Pan-fried calamari & de-shelled BA prawns tossed with linguini in a creamy Madagascar green peppercorn sauce.
R 238.00
VEG LINGUINI
Stir-fry veg in olive oil, onion, tomato, garlic and chili, tossed with linguini and topped with feta cheese.
R 140.00
HALF SHELL MUSSEL & CLAM LINGUINI
Mussels and clams cooked in a fragrant sauce made with olive oil, fresh garlic, white wine and finished off with a dash of fresh cream and lemon.
R 180.00
PRAWN LINGUINI
10 BA Prawns simmered in our Mom’s secret sauce tossed with linguini and finished with a dash of cream.
R 250.00
Curries
All served with rice.
STIR FRIED VEGETABLE AND CHICKPEA CURRY
Fresh vegetables and chickpeas tossed together in a mild coconut milk curry sauce.
R 135.00
PRAWN CURRY
10 BA Prawns gently simmered in a mild coconut milk curry sauce.
R 249.00
CHICKEN & PRAWN CURRY MOZAMBICAN STYLE
Curried chicken and BA prawns gently simmered in a mild coconut milk curry sauce.
R 215.00
Traditional Portuguese
All main dishes are served with a choice of a side order unless otherwise stated.
CHICKEN PREGO
Pan-fried tender chicken fillet in our chicken prego sauce served in 2 Portuguese rolls with chips.
R 138.00
BEEF PREGO
Pan-fried matured steak in our white wine sauce served in 2 Portuguese rolls with chips.
R 168.00
BITOQUE (Fillet)
250g steak of your choice char-grilled with our Portuguese basting, topped with a fried egg and smoked hickory ham.
Rump I R 235
Rump I R 235
R 298.00
GRILLED COD
Char-grilled salted cod fish served the traditional way with chickpeas, boiled egg and baby potatoes drizzled with olive oil.
R 0.00
COD À BRÁS
Shredded salted cod fish, blended with garlic, onions, egg, shoestring potato chips, black olives and fresh parsley.
R 255.00
BEIRA ALTA’S SEAFOOD RICE
Spicy tomato rice with hake, mussels, calamari and prawns.
R 268.00
PORK & BEAN STEW
Traditional stew of pork cuts with chouriço, onion, beans and spices, served with white rice.
R 175.00
PORTUGUESE TRIPE
Portuguese style stew made with tripe, pork belly, chouriço and selected Portuguese sausage, served with white rice.
R 210.00
TRINCHADO (Fillet)
Succulent pan-fried fillet cuts in chefs bay leaf, white wine and garlic sauce.
Chicken I R 185
Chicken I R 185
R 298.00
OXTAIL
Maria’s secret recipe of slow stewed oxtail.
R 280.00
PORK WITH CLAMS
Tender cubes of pork, whole clams simmered in white wine garlic and red pepper paste served with crispy potato cubes and fresh coriander.
R 195.00
BAKED COD
Layers of flaky salted cod in a creamy mixture with shoestring potatoes and onions, topped with bread crumbs and finished off in the oven.
R 255.00
Seafood
All main dishes are served with a choice of a side order unless otherwise stated.
GRILLED HAKE
Grilled hake with lemon or garlic butter sauce. (Blackened and Beer battered on request)
R 185.00
WHOLE LINE FISH
Grilled Red Snapper served with lemon or garlic butter sauce. (Blackened on request)
R 288.00
GRILLED KINGKLIP
Grilled Kingklip fillet served with lemon or garlic butter sauce. (Blackened on request)
R 325.00
GRILLED CALAMARI
Grilled calamari tubes & heads served either spicy or plain.
R 225.00
BA PRAWNS
10 pan-fried BA prawns piled on a platter served in Mom’s secret sauce.
R 255.00
MOM’S PAN-FRIED PRAWNS
Our house specialty - 8 pan-fried queen prawns piled on a platter served in in Mom’s secret sauce.
R 320.00
CHAR-GRILLED PRAWNS
Butterflied 8 king prawns basted served with lemon or garlic butter sauce.
R 385.00
BABY LOBSTER
Grilled whole Cape baby lobster served with garlic butter sauce.
R 395.00
Flamed Grills
All main dishes are served with a choice of a side order unless otherwise stated.
PIRI-PIRI CHICKEN (Full)
Free-range char-grilled baby chicken served in our spicy or lemon & herb sauce or try our BA Dry Rub.
Half I R 160
Half I R 160
R 250.00
DEBONED CHICKEN
Half deboned free-range baby chicken, char-grilled and served in our spicy or lemon & herb sauce or try our BA Dry Rub.
R 210.00
CHICKEN FILLET
Grilled chicken fillets served in our spicy or plain sauce or try our BA Dry Rub.
R 150.00
BA CHICKEN FILLET
Grilled chicken fillets topped with creamy mushroom & chouriço sauce.
R 185.00
BA SIGNATURE 21 DAY DRY AGED GRASS FED MEAT SELECTION (600g T-bone)
Sourced from the eastern Griqualand area, Matat, Swartberg and Kokstad. Chargrilled and rubbed in our blend of simplistic pure flavours, Portuguese herbs & Pink Himalayan rock salt.
400g Ribeye on the bone I R 275
600g Tomahawk on the bone I R 380
400g Ribeye on the bone I R 275
600g Tomahawk on the bone I R 380
R 380.00
AGED MATURED STEAKS (Fillet)
250g steak of your choice basted with our signature Portuguese basting.
Rump I R 215
Rump I R 215
R 278.00
BA’s FAMOUS JALAPENO STUFFED FILLET
Chargrilled fillet stuffed with jalapenos, chouriço and feta cheese. (Med/Med rare recommended)
R 298.00
DEBONED CHICKEN THIGH & CHOURIÇO ESPETADA
Chargrilled skewered chouriço slices and succulent deboned chicken thighs with onions and green peppers.
R 198.00
BEEF & CHOURIÇO ESPETADA
Chargrilled skewered chouriço slices and rump chunks with onions and green peppers.
R 240.00
PORK RIBS
450g succulent pork ribs basted in our in-house barbeque sauce.
R 298.00
PORTUGUESE BURGER
Home ground beef topped with chouriço slices.
R 175.00
VEGETARIAN BURGER
Plant-based burger patty with tomato, lettuce, grilled onions, avocado and plant-based mayo.
R 175.00
SAUCES
Madagascar pepper | Mushroom | Butter Garlic.
R 38.00
Combos & Platters
All main dishes are served with a choice of a side order unless otherwise stated.
BA’s MIXED GRILL
Half grilled baby chicken, calamari and chouriço
Deboned Chicken | R305
Deboned Chicken | R305
R 265.00
BA’s FAMOUS CHICKEN & PRAWN COMBO
Half grilled baby chicken, with pan-fried prawns in Mom’s secret sauce.
Deboned Chicken | R350
Deboned Chicken | R350
R 295.00
CHEFS SEAFOOD PLATTER (For Two)
Calamari, hake and 3 prawns.
For One I R 360
For One I R 360
R 695.00
BA’S SEAFOOD PLATTER For Two
Queen prawns, king prawns, calamari, hake fillet, mussels and whole Cape baby lobster.
R 1,095.00
HALF BABY CHICKEN & CALAMARI
Half grilled baby chicken and calamari with lemon herb or BA’s spicy sauce or try our BA Dry Rub.
Deboned Chicken | R285
Deboned Chicken | R285
R 235.00
CALAMARI & PRAWNS
Grilled calamari and 4 prawns in Mom’s secret sauce.
R 340.00
HAKE & CALAMARI
Grilled hake and calamari with lemon herb or BA’s spicy sauce.
R 258.00
HAKE & PRAWNS
Grilled hake and 4 prawns in Mom’s secret sauce.
R 298.00
On the Side
BOILED BABY JACKET POTATOES
R 35.00
POTATO FRIES
Fresh cut potatoes, deep fried, crispy and lightly salted.
R 35.00
SWEET POTATO FRIES
Sweet potatoes, deep fried and lightly salted.
R 45.00
TOMATO RICE
Rice cooked in a traditional homemade spiced tomato sauce.
R 35.00
PORTUGUESE SIDE SALAD
Mixed lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red onions and black olives with Portuguese dressing.
R 45.00
THREE BEAN SALAD
Butter beans, red kidney beans and chickpeas.
R 45.00
STIR-FRIED MIXED VEG
R 45.00
STEAMED WHITE RICE
R 35.00
MILHO FRITO
Crispy fried cubes of seasoned polenta.
R 35.00
For the Little Ones
PANKO HAKE FINGERS & CHIPS
Deep fried Panko crumbed fish fingers.
R 95.00
PANKO CHICKEN STRIPS & CHIPS
Deep fried Panko crumbed chicken strips.
R 88.00
TRINCHADO & CHIPS (Fillet)
Succulent pan-fried fillet or chicken cuts in lemon and herb sauce.
Chicken 85
Chicken 85
R 140.00
RIBS & CHIPS
225g succulent pork ribs basted in our in-house barbeque sauce.
R 155.00
Sweet Treats
PORTUGUESE CUSTARD TARTLETS
2 Puff pastry cups filled with a custard filling, baked and caramelized.
R 38.00
LEITE
A zesty Portuguese style creme brulée..
R 70.00
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
Decadent chocolate, pecan nut brownies smothered in chocolate fudge sauce, served with your choice of cream or ice cream.
R 85.00
PYRAMID CHOCOLATE LOG
Cottage cheese layered with tennis biscuits, crispy mint chocolate and coated with Nutella.
R 98.00
PASSION FRUIT CHEESECAKE
Baked cheesecake with hints of citrus and topped with passion fruit coulis.
R 98.00
ICE CREAM AND CHOCOLATE FUDGE SAUCE
Ice cream with our homemade hot chocolate fudge sauce.
R 60.00
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
R 68.00
DOM PEDRO *
Choice of : - Irish Whiskey | Amaretto | Kahlua | Amarula | Frangelico (Double tot 50ml)
R 85.00
DONA AMALIA *
Espresso, 1920 Brandy and ice cream.
R 80.00
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