This feed is not for the faint of heart: 250g of Prime NZ porterhouse steak served with garlic herb potatoes, pan fried broccoli (and whatever vegetables fall off the truck), finished with jus, streaky bacon, and tangy, onion jam. Or your classic Steak, Eggs & Chips etc!
BIG F.A.T. BELLY $27.00
marinated, slow roasted pork belly, served up with creamy mash, potato, roast pumpkin, butter-sautéed market veg, and finished with cider jus and mango peach chutney,
RIBS, WEDGES, & RINGS $24.50
Mate, our ribs have been rocking out the door since we took over this crazy place. Try them and see why: A stack of slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs drenched in our secret sauce, with seasoned wedges, a tower of beer battered onion rings, and sour cream. Oh, and a finger bowl ’cause you’ll need it!
BEEF BURGER $19.00
This towering monstrosity of a burger is a jaw-dropper – 100% beef patty, thick-cut cheddar, streaky bacon, fried egg, tomato relish, stacked up on lettuce, salad goodies, tomato, house pickles, aioli. Served in a gourmet toasted garlic bun with fries, Tommy, and a crisp onion ring
BANGERS & MASH $16.50
Old man Winter is here, and that means it’s time for two beautiful sausages, creamy mashed potato, plenty of cider gravy, crisp peas, a slice of garlic toasted ciabatta, and a grilled BBQ tomato
PASTA O’ THE DAY $19.00
Nothing silences the stomach grumbles like a bowl of pasta. Ask the staff what Mental Mike came up with for today’s pasta. Whatever it is, I’ll be hot, scrummy, and it’ll come with garlic toasted ciabatta bread >>
HAM & MUSHROOM CHICKEN SNITZEL $23.00
Herb crusted breast of chicken, smothered in a ham, mushroom, and basil pesto infused cream cheese, topped with mozzarella & baked until bubbly. Served over chunky garlic herb potato, sautéed broccoli, and whatever else we pulled out of Jeff’s garden this morning
BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS $18.00
Michelle likes everything to be perfect, and that is never more apparent than with her beer batter: Back to basics I say Fish, chips, salad, aioli, tomato sauce and lemon(WITH BLUE COD $27)
CHICKEN WRAP $18.50
Our wraps are legend here at the FAT, and with good reason, lettuce and salad goodies, avocado salsa, house-cured BBQ pickles, aioli and sweet chilli, wrapped up in a crisp, cheesytortilla with crisp crumbled strips of chicken, And because we love you, we’ll add fries, Tommy, and sour cream on the side >>
BAKED PARMESAN BLUE COD $28.00
This is a twist on one of Mike’s mother’s recipes: Blue cod fillets smothered in a creamy parmesan and spring onion spread, baked until bubbly and golden, served with roasted garlic herb potatoes, pan fried market vegetables, and finished with slivers of red pepper
CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $22.00
This salad has been with us from the start—for good reason: Pan fried Cajun-dusted fish and battered chilli prawns resting on a bed of salad goodies, avocado salsa, baby spinach, mung beans, cucumber, tomato, mandarins, crisp tortilla noodles, drizzled with our awesome Italian dressing and finished with aioli & mango coriander chutney
CLASSIC CHICKEN PARM $20.00
The locals would riot if we took this off the menu. Butterflied breast of chicken, coated in our super-crispy secret coating, smothered in our house made tomato relish, topped with cheese and baked until ooey-gooey. Served with steak fries, and a crisp garden side salad
Al delivers a double serving of prime New Zealand beef (1/2lb), lashings of bacon, a whole lotta cheese, 2 eggs, beetroot, lettuce, tomato, red onion, relish & a big wad of aioli.
Double Ferg w/cheese $15.00
Cheddar
Large aioli $2.00
The Codfather $14.50
Fresh Blue Cod, beer battered with Ferg's dill tartare, lettuce, tomato, red onion, & aioli.
The Bulls Eye $18.50
Primo New Zealand Ribeye steak (200g). Grilled medium, topped with rings of white onion, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli & tomato relish.
The Morning Glory $10.00
With your choice of avocado or hash brown, American streaky bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tomato relish & Ferg's tarragon mayonnaise.
Tropical Swine $13.90
Prime New Zealand beef, American streaky bacon, cheddar cheese, pineapple, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
The Fergburger $11.00
Prime New Zealand beef, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
with spinach and bocconcini finished with toasted almonds & sour cream.
Pork Rillette $13.00
caramelised apple & crispy wonton strips.
SOUTHLAND LAMB RUMP $32.00
Locally reared lambs from the farms of Southland.
ANGUS BEEF $24.00
Canterbury angus beef patty, free range egg, roasted beetroot, swiss cheese, garlic & mustard mayo, lettuce, tomato relish in a soft artisan bun with fries.
Caesar Salad $22.00
Baby cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, anchovies, parmesan, soft poached free range egg.
Chef’s pasta selection of the day. Daily vegetarian option available. Beer match: Ask server.
Riverton Ribs $15.00
Pork Ribs rubbed with a special Speight’s blend of herbs & spices, oven roasted to tender perfection then covered with a smoky barbecue sauce. Served with coleslaw and golden fries. Beer Match: Speight's Distinction Ale
Onions $3.50
Speight's Beef Burger $21.00
Homemade beef pattie, served with lettuce, tomato, bacon, melted cheese, & sliced beetroot. Served with fries.Beer Match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale.
Wedges $4.00
Vegetables $4.00
Blue ’n’ Gold $28.00/ $35.00
Southern blue cod golden fried in Speight’s beer batter, served with fresh garden salad & fries. Beer match: Speight's Cider (Medium/ Main)
Fresh made doughnuts served hot with a Jameson & maple sauce
Add prawns $4.00
Roast Winter Vegetable Salad $22.50
Roasted baby beetroot, carrot, parsnip, pumpkin with quinoa, fresh herbs & spinach salad finished with herb mayonnaise
18 for $20.00
Chicken Wings
Choose one flavour from below all served with side salad & aioli dip: Sticky & Sweet Soy or Jalapeno & Apple Hot Sauce or Texas Dry Rub
Venison $32.00
A South Island raised venison medallion, pulled venison & rosemary croquette accompanied with potato gratin, blue cheese & pear salad completed with red wine jus
Smoked salmon served on a lightly toasted bagel with cream cheese, salad greens & creamy caper aioli
Eggs Benedict (GF*) $17.50
A breakfast favourite - two poached free range eggs on toasted English muffins with fresh baby spinach, hollandaise sauce & your choice of bacon
Kids Toast $6.50
Kids toast served with jam & peanut butter
Toasted Sandwiches(GF*) $6.50
Choice of two fillings - ham, cheese, bacon, mushroom, tomato, pineapple, onion or cheese. Add extra fillings for $1.50
The Steak Burger (GF*) $18.00
Tender steak served on a lightly toasted bun with lettuce, aioli, bbq sauce, tomato, caramelised onion, free range egg & beetroot relish.Served with fries.
Mini Ploughman's Platter (GF*) $25.00
Selection of cold cuts, dips, grilled bread, corn chips, pickles and cheese (for two)
Toasted BLT (GF*) $16.50
Thick sliced farmhouse loaf filled with crispy bacon, sliced tomato, lettuce & aioli. Served with fries(Add avocado for $2.50)
Fish ‘n’ Chips (GF) $17.00
Crispy beer battered hoki & fries served with salad & Cavell's homemade tartare sauce