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
THE FAT BADGER WHERE IT ALL STARTED M: $25.00 L: $37.00
CHICKEN, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, PEPPERONI, WHITE FISHMUSHROOMS, SPANISH ONION, ROASTED RED PEPPERS TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
JULIUS BADGER ONE OF THE GREATS M: $26.00 L: $37.00
ROAST CHICKEN, FRESH VINE TOMATOES, BLACK OLIVES, FETA CHEESE, LIGHTLY TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA, FRESH ROCKET, LEMON AND A DRIZZLE OF BALSAMIC VINEGAR
THE SCRATCHING BADGER THE LOCALS FAVOURITE M: $26.00 L: $38.00
Freshly prepared please check with our staff for today’s creation served with fresh bread
Tasting Cheese Platter $32.00
A selection of 3 international and New Zealand Cheeses, only the best has been selected by our team. Please ask our staff for the current choices Served with quince membrillo, fig chutney, walnuts,grapes and a selection of crackers
Garlic bread $12.50
Toasted rustic ciabatta served with a garlic bulb and truffle mascarpone
Cheesecake $13.00
Homemade New York style baked lemon and blue-berry swirl cheese cake on malt crumb base served with a blueberry compote
Sides $4.00ea
Savannah beef fillet $38.00
Served with buttered poached fondant potatoes, edamame bean puree and roasted baby vegetables
Crumble $14.00
Peach and apricot crumble with pistachio crumb and Wanaka pure vanilla ice cream
Variety of freshly baked bread rolls (GF available upon request)
FLAME ROTISSERIE
Succulent roast chicken basted with honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, mint, coriander and basil. GF, NF, DF
CAESAR SALAD
Craft your own version of the classic Caesar salad. Shaved parmesan from the 'wheel', crisp cos lettuce, red onion, capers, grilled streaky bacon, grated egg, anchovy fillets, parmesan wafers, garlic croutons, and homemade Caesar dressing.
FROM THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
Baby octopus salad with tahini paste and lime juice. GF, DF, NF
STEAMED DIM SIM AND DUMPLINGS
Pork dim sims, BBQ pork buns, pork and chive dumplings, prawn dumplings, fish balls, vegetable and fish balls. Tahini sauce, sweet chilli sauce, vinegar and soy sauce.
A flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of mayo and sliced onions, and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. All on a toasted sesame seed bun. Part of the new 2 for $5 promotion!
SAUSAGE & EGG MUFFIN
Our Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin is a combination of a sizzling sausage patty, freshly cooked egg and melted cheese nestled inside a warm English muffin. Add a regular hash bytes and large hot drink to make it a regular value meal
JUNIOR SALAD BURGER
Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. This Junior burger may be small in size but is BIG on taste. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
BACON CHEESEBURGER
All the goodness of a Cheeseburger plus bacon! Made with our signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, bacon rashes, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun
TITLE FEAST
Enjoy a classic Whopper, Crispy Chicken burger with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a limited edition 'Road to the Title' wristband all for just $15.00 – what a deal! Available for a very limited time at participating restaurants.
SALAD BURGER
Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. One bite and youll be hooked. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
BUFFALO CHICKEN FRIES
The latest edition to the Chicken Fries family has arrived.....Buffalo Chicken Fries! Fries made of real chicken, with a crispy coating and Buffalo spice and Buffalo attitude. Only available for a limited time so you'll better hurry.
BBQ RODEO
A flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crispy golden onion rings, and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. All on a toasted sesame seed bun.
Jerk spiced chicken, fire-roasted peppers, finished with corn and coriander salsa
Toasted Tortilla Wraps $14.00
Free range pulled chicken, red onion, cabbage, coriander and chipotle aioli/ Slow cooked wild venison, fresh beetroot, parmesan and redcurrant aioli/ Vegetarian wrap with spiced beans, coriander and smoked cheese
Soup n/a
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Potted Paté $15.00
Free range chicken liver paté, served with warm ciabatta, crackers, onion & sage jam GF available
Meat Platter $22.00
Selection of cured meats, chicken liver paté with beetroot chutney, pickles, breads and crackers
Half ‘n’ Half combos, extra $2.00
Shoestring Fries $8.00/ $4.50
Tossed in lemon pepper and served with aioli and tomato sauce (V)(GF*) Bowl / Half Portion