Square Cafe Hanover Menu
Square Cafe Hanover at 283 Columbia Rd, Hanover, offers polished contemporary American dining with Asian-inspired touches, premium seafood, steaks, handmade pasta, salads, sandwiches, and creative appetizers. The drinks program includes cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Standout choices include Crispy Hot & Sour Calamari, Sesame Seared Faroe Island Salmon, Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Cafe Shrimp Scampi, Square Cafe Burger, and Sweet Spring Pea Ravioli.
Entrées generally sit in the mid-$20s and above, while a typical full meal falls around $31-$50 per person. Premium seafood, quality meats, fresh vegetables, aromatic sauces, and thoughtfully prepared accompaniments support the upscale pricing. Flavours move easily between fresh and delicate, rich and creamy, smoky, spicy, and umami-forward.
Vegetarian dishes include salads, ravioli, vegetable-forward starters, and selected meat-free options. Gluten-free choices are available, although allergy requirements should always be confirmed with staff. Seafood, salads, and vegetable dishes provide lighter alternatives. A dedicated children’s menu is not clearly advertised, but several familiar dishes can suit families. Serving lunch and dinner rather than breakfast, Square Cafe is ideal for business lunches, dinner dates, celebrations, patio dining, and group meals.
Menu Highlights
Crispy Hot & Sour Calamari
Calamari is fried until crisp and paired with lively sweet, sour, and spicy flavours. Its crunchy texture and bold seasoning make it one of the restaurant’s most praised appetizers.
Sesame Seared Faroe Island Salmon
Faroe Island salmon is seared for a crisp exterior while remaining tender inside. Sesame and Asian-inspired accompaniments add savoury depth and make this a standout seafood entrée.
Cafe Shrimp Scampi – around $26
Tender shrimp are combined with pasta and a bright garlic-forward sauce. Rich seafood flavour balanced by acidity makes it a comforting but refined main course.
Sweet Spring Pea Ravioli – around $27
Delicate ravioli highlight sweet peas in a soft pasta preparation with seasonal character. The creamy, fresh flavours make it one of the strongest vegetarian-friendly entrées.
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
Sea scallops are seared until caramelised outside while staying tender and buttery within. Their natural sweetness and elegant preparation make them a popular premium choice.
Square Cafe Burger
A juicy grilled beef burger delivers familiar comfort with the restaurant’s polished bistro treatment. Rich beef, crisp toppings, and a toasted bun make it an approachable lunch favourite.
Bread Pudding
Warm bread pudding offers a soft, rich centre with comforting sweetness and a lightly caramelised finish. Recent diners repeatedly highlight it as one of Square Cafe’s most memorable desserts.