First In Cafe in Southland Menu

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Char Grilled Chicken Bruschetta $19.50
- Char grilled chicken, tomato, onions, mozzarella & parmesan on twice baked bread drizzled with white balsamic glaze & basil oil with salad.
Duo Tasting (2) $20.50
Market Fish & Chips $26.50
- Fresh fish from the market either beer battered or pan fried with herbs & lemon. Served with salad, chips & tartare on the side.
Farmers Lamb Rump $26.50
- Grilled lamb rump with cumin & garlic, served on a potato, baby spinach, tomato & feta salad with mint dressing & beetroot relish.
Busters Beef Burger $23.00
- Char grilled beef patty with streaky bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, bbq sauce & aioli in a gourmet bun with fries.
Single Tasting (1) $15.50
4-6 person $62.00
Buster’s Chicken Salad $25.50
- Char grilled chicken breast strips marinated with herbs, lemon & garlic. Served on garden greens with tomato, vegetable julienne, crispy bacon, grilled pineapple, smoked brie & pomegranate dressing.

Wedges, Sour Cream & Chilli $8.50
Green Lip Mussels 1kg $27.50
- All-time favourite green lip mussels steamed open in a creamy white wine, parmesan and bacon sauce. Served with toasted bread.
French Toasted Brioche $19
- Brioche dipped in egg and cream then fried with grilled banana and maple syrup.
Hash Brown $3.50
Baked Loaf $12.50
- Warm baked vienna loaf served with garlic butter. Basil pesto or beetroot relish
Ziff’s Eton Mess $14.00
- Indulgent combination of blueberry compote, crunchy dark chocolate pieces, Chantilly cream and crushed meringues. Served with biscotti.
Whitestone Cheese2x Cheese $17.50
- Served with garlic butter, pesto, fresh apple, cashew nuts, apricot & capsicum relish, crackers and toasted bread. *GF available. Your pick from the following – Windsor Blrue, Livingstone Gold, Totara Tasty, Creamy Havarti or Brie
Vegetarian Penne $24.50
- Sautéed zucchini, red onions and spinach with a tomato and basil pesto topped with shaved parmesan cheese.

House smoked salmon salad (GF) $21.00
- Stewart island salmon fillet smoked in house with our special marinade flaked through salad greens, zesty cider dressing & topped with feta cheese.
Big steak challenge $37.90
- Chargrilled 500g prime rump steak served with chunky fried potatoes, salad greens, herb roasted tomato, bacon, two eggs, caramelised onion relish & rich gravy. (Finish this & your dessert is on us!!)
Please advise us of selections within 24hrs of function
Beer battered blue cod $22.90
- Fresh local blue cod fillets in a golden beer batter, served with fries, salad greens & our own tartare sauce.
Open steak sandwich $16.90
- Ribeye steak, beetroot relish, lettuce, tomato, aioli & caramelised onion with fries.
Vegetables with hollandaise sauce. $5.00
-Regular $12.50
Cheese pot & breads (serves one - two people) $10.50
- Warmed cheese spread & whipped garlic butter served with a selection of breads.

Chicken Caesar Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Brave Beef $5.00
Chicken Breast Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
Grilled Wedges $4.90
Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
Brownie $2.50
Signature Mix $10.00 per head
Ediballs $3 or $5 for two packs

Reef it up with 6 garlic prawns $35.90
Ice-cream sundae $12.00
- vanilla ice-cream with your choice of chocolate, strawberry, caramel or passionfruit sauce served with cream and a chocolate wafer stick
Vege burger $19.90
- zucchini, sweet corn and feta fritter, swiss cheese, smoked tomato relish, lettuce, tomato and aioli, stacked in a fresh toasted bun served with crispy fries
Bacon x2 rashers $6.00
Warm chicken salad $24.90
- marinated chicken breast served with bacon, grapes and salad greens, tossed together with armadillo's homemade dressing, finished off with crispy noodles
Chilli cheese bread $11.90
- freshly baked ciabatta load smothered in cheese, garlic butter and drizzled with sweet chilli
Beer battered gurnard fillets $27.90
- fresh fillets of gurnard in a beer batter served with your choice of vegetables or house salad and either potato croquettes or crispy fries accompanied by tartare sauce and lemon
Mushrooms $6.00

Butter poached chicken breast, charred leek, sweet pumpkin velouté, vadouvan granola and orange poached carrot ribbons $23.50
Duck breast with truffled peas, Emberz cured bacon and lettuce $16.00
Lamb croquette, confit belly, nasturtiums, beer and honey mustard $14.50
Gin cured salmon and cucumber tartare, roasted lemon and tonic purée, crisp poached egg $16.00
Seasonal garden salad with vinaigrette $5.00
Roast of the day accompanied with roast vegetables, potatoes and traditional gravy with all the trimmings $25.50
Sizzling garlic prawn pot, cooked in butter and olive oil with a touch of chili, served with fries, garden salad and grilled ciabatta bread $28.00
Roasted seasonal root vegetables with black garlic and rosemary $5.00

Ham Steak $19.90
- Real ham steak topped with a creamy mushroom sauce, two wffs and served with garden salad and fries.
Steak Mushroom $29.90
- 250g Southland Ribeye cooked to your liking with mushrooms and streaky bacon in a creamy sauce served on a bed of roasted potatoes with garden salad
Grilled Tomato $3.00
Sausage, Bacon and Eggs on Toast $15.90
Beefmeister Burger $20.90
- Twin beef patties, cheese, bacon, egg, onions, lettuce and tomato served with chunky fries
Farmhouse Omelette $16.90
- A traditional three-egg omelette served with garden salad and crispy potatoes. Your choice of three fillings; bacon, mushroom, tomato, cheese, capsicum and onion.
Basil and Chicken Pasta $16.90
- Fettuccine pasta served with smoked chicken in a creamy Basil Pesto Sauce
Soup Creamy Pumpkin or Tomato $9.90
- Served with buttered toast

Served with Onion Rings or Kumara Bolts $20
The HQ $14
- A quality beef patty is topped with bacon, fried egg, Cheddar and beetroot relish.
The Belvedere (GF) $18
- Chicken, cream cheese, onion and dabs of spicy apricot sauce,
These aren't just burgers, but divine monsters from the kitchen leaving no stomach empty! All burgers come on a base of garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato and thinly sliced red onion.
The Plymouth (GF) $18
- Chicken, brie, onion and dabs of cranberry sauce,
Served with Onion Rings or Kumara Bolts $17
The Karmen Ghia (GF) $18
- Capsicum, mushroom, onion, pineapple, tomato and parmesan
The General Lee Jnr
- Our mini steak meal! A kids sized version of the Imperial- small steak, fries, salad and Watties tomato sauce for dipping. ($3 extra)

300gm Pure Angus Rib-Eye Steak $37.00
Beef Quesadillas $24.00
- sliced beef, cheese, onion, tomato salsa, with potato wedges and sour cream
Chicken Wings(DF, GF) $15.00
- spicy honey BBQ sauce with salad and fries
Bacon and Eggs $10.00
- with a slice of toast
Soy Braised Pork Belly(GF) $32.00
- twice cooked, served with West Coast black pudding, creamy potato gratin, 2 seared scallops with bok choy and apple sauce
Braised Lamb Shank(GF) $25.00/$34.00
- in balsamic and red wine rosemary jus, on a bed of mashed potato with seasonal vegetables (1 Shank/2 Shanks)
The Southern Trampers $20.00
- 2 eggs, 3 rashers of bacon, 2 sausages, grilled tomato, 2 hash browns, 2 pancakes and 2 servings of toast
Salmon Carpaccio(GF, DF) $12.00
- smoked salmon, capers, extra virgin oil, with lemon and salad

Tandoori Chicken Salad - Your choice of Chooza Tikka, Malai Tikka or Achaari Tikka tossed with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onions, lemon juice with mint chutney $15.00
Onion Salad $3.50
Tandoori Roti - Unleavened wholemeal flour bread baked in the tandoor. $3.00
Biryani Chicken / Lamb / Vegetable - Basmati rice cooked with chicken, lamb or vegetables. Served with 2 poppadoms and raita. $16.00
Korma Lamb / Chicken / Vegetable - Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream and spices, served with a naan & basmati rice. $16.00
Mixed Vegetable Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with fresh seasonal vegetables and spices. $7.50
Vegetable Kulcha - Naan stuffed with fresh seasoned vegetables and spices. $4.00
Mango Chutney $3.50

Blue Cod $7.00
Large Sausage $4.00
Hoki $5.00
HotDog $4.00
Pottle mini Hot dogs $3.50
Rex's Fish & chips (light $12.00) $20.00
Pesto Pasta (add bacon $3.00) $15.00
Beef Burger $8.00
- (Lettuce. bbq sauce, cheese, mayo & beef pattie)

WARM BALSAMIC LAMB SALAD $23.00
- served with roasted vegetables, tomato & red onion salsa, feta cheese crumbs and rocket salad.
CEVICHE TRILOGY - SPECIALITY OF THE CHEF $24.00
- traditional south American dish made with locally caught citrus-marinated seafood.Served three ways with avocado tomato salsa and toast.
VEGETARIAN OF THE DAY $29.00
- ask for today's special
ALMOND & QUINOA CRUSTED SALMON $36.00
- served with sundried tomato risotto, grilled courgettes and coriander oil.
CITRUS CURED SALMON GRAVLAX WITH FRIED CAMEMBERT $21.00
- with salad greens, orange and olive-caper tapenade.
BREAD AND DYPS $14.00
- freshly made selection.Serves 2
MUSSELS WITH WHITE WINE SAUCE AND PARMESAN CHEESE $15.00
- served with tomato, broccoli and salad leaves.
KEPLER SEAFOOD CHOWDER $16.00
- classic soup loaded with the finest seafood served with bread

Toasted ciabatta bread, olive oil & balsamic, dip of the day $12
Sauteed prawns, Skewered and sauteed with lemon, chilli and garlic(4) GF $18
Chorizo, braised in red wine GF $9
Served as they prepared
Pan fried scallops, chipotle mayo, chorizo crumb(6) $21
Pan roasted duck breast, agria potato & black olive whip, plum & port sauce, morcilla GF $28
Pork and chorizo sliders, sundried tomato pesto spread, mini pork and chorizo burger, apricot relish (2/3/4) $9/$13.50/$18
Grilled beef, ribeye(approx,250g), mushroom escabeche, escabeche, chimichurri salsa, kumara chips GF $27

Filetto Di Manzo Al Gorgonzol $38
- Beef-fillet with melted blue cheese, with toasted bread
All Seconds Meal are served with mix vegetables
Pannacota $10
- Vanilla Cream Served with fruit of the day
Insalata Mista $7
- Mixed green salad with tomatoes, carrots, onion and vinaigrette
Cocktail Di Gamberetti $15
- Prawn cocktail served in a glass with lettuce leaves, Italian sauce and touch of paprika
Pizza Alle Zucchine $22
- Courgettes, Parmesan mozzarella, cheese, tomato sauce and parsley
Pizza Alle Melanzane $22
- Mozzarella , eggplant Tomato sauce, parsley
Millefoglie $12
- Layers of puff pastry with Chantilly cream and fruit of the day

Small chips $4.80
Streaky bacon $4.80
Banana split $10.00
- premium vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, banana, kahlua, nuts and chocolate sauce
Joe's caesar - with free range chicken $22.80
- streaky bacon, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, cos lettuce and a soft free range egg with joe’s caesar dressing (anchovies optional)
Autobahn $18.80
- crumbed beef schnitzel with lemon wedges, gravy and chips
Gorgeous george $17.00
- substitute streaky bacon for cold smoked salmon
Cajun joe $23.00
- harissa marinated free range chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, caramelised onions, rocket, mozzarella, joe’s tomato sauce and minted yoghurt dressing
Plain or garlic bread roll $4.00

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