A combination of fresh breads, served with todays dip and garlic butter. - Gluten free available on request $15.50
Soup of the Day $12.50 / $20.00
Today's chefs choice served with warm bread and garlic butter.
Warm Salmon Filo Parcels $20.00
Smoked Salmon with spring onions and capers finished with cream cheese served with a fresh rocket salad drizzled with lemon and maple dressing
Garlic Bread $8.50
Served warm with garlic and herb butter.
First's Famous Seafood Chowder $15.50 / $21.00
First's own famous chowder served with warm bread and garlic butter.
DINNER > LIGHT MEALS
Chicken Cannelloni $22.00
A creamy mixture of chicken, spanish onion, red pepper and a hint of chilli wrapped in fresh pasta and served with mixed salad and drizzled with aioli
Prawn Salad $22.00
Warm pan-seared prawns and king prawns served with a fresh crispy summer salad drizzled with our honey, lemon and chilli dressing
Wedges $13.50
Seasoned potato wedges topped with melted cheese, fresh tomato salsa and sour cream
Bruschetta Stack $20.00
Toasted bruschetta spread with caramelized onion chutney stacked with kumara, char grilled courgette, red peppers and toasted Haloumi cheese finished with stuffed mushrooms OR with crispy bacon $24.00
Chicken Salad $22.00
Warm chicken breast strips in a parmesan and herb crumb, served on a green salad with cashew nuts, tomatoes and camembert cheese, drizzled with vinaigrette and finished with apricot and capsicum chutney
DINNER > MAINS
Chicken Breast $30.00
Pan seared chicken stuffed with ricotta,garlic and spinach on a potato rosti with greens, creamy mushroom and coriander sauce
Blue Cod $22.00 / $32.00
Freshly crumbed Foveaux Straight Cod, served with salad, fries and our homemade Tartare sauce
Salmon $30.00
Salmon served with a caper and potato croquette, sauteed spinach and peppers finished with a hollandaise
Creamy Chicken Pasta $22.00 / $27.00
Sliced chicken breast, mushrooms, spanish onion and roast pumpkin tossed with fresh penne pasta, finished with a sweet chilli cream sauce and parmesan cheese
Pork Loin $30.00
Crispy pork belly with a medley of seasonal vegeables and potatoes with a apple & sage puree
Southern Steak $32.00
Ribeye steak cooked to your liking, topped with a fried egg and crumbed onion rings, served with chips and salad
Beef Fillet $34.00
Beef fillet stuffed with spinach and mushrooms wrapped in bacon and served with potatoes and a vegetable medley, finished with red wine glaze
Lamb Shank $30.00
Slowly braised lamb shanks with a plum and oranges served with mashed potatoes and vegetables
Duck $30.00
Duck leg served with potatoes, mushroons and green vegetables served with an orange & thyme sauce
Seafood Platter $38.00 / $60.00
Southern seafood selection including crumbed blue cod, prawn twisters, pan-seared scallops mussels and calamari served with gourmet potatoes and a salad garnish
DINNER > EXTRAS
Summer Vegetable Medley $7.90
Seasoned Wedges $8.50
with sweet chilli and sour cream
Seasonal Salad $7.90
Bowl of Chips $6.50
Extra Beer Battered Fries $8.50
DINNER > DESSERTS
Creme Brulee $13.50
Creamy delicious passionfruit brulee served with lemon shortbread and fresh cream
Chocolate Temptation $13.50
For chocolate lovers, a silkly chocolate tart with dreamy chocolate mousse and finished with hazelnut praline ice-cream
Sorbet Delight $13.50
A selection of summer fruit served with mouth watering raspberry sorbet
First's Famous Apple Shortcake $13.50
Homemade hot apple shortcake with icecream and cream
Cheese Platter $15.90 / $25.90
Local Blue River cheeses including Feta and Cheddar and Puhoi Blue Cheese and Brie served with accompaniments, warm bread and crackers
Warm Crepes $11.90
Tempting and light - summer fruits wrapped in warm crepes, drizzled with maple syrup and served with fresh cream and vanilla ice-cream
First Cheesecake $13.50
Today's chef's choice with fresh cream and vanilla ice-cream
Ice Cream Sundae $11.00
Summer berry compote or First own homemade chocolate, caramel or strawberry
First Chocolate or Carrot Cake $7.00
Served with fresh cream or yoghurt
BREAKFAST - All with free range eggs.
First Full Cooked $20.00
Bacon, eggs, hash browns, sausages, tomatoes, and mushrooms.
Eggs Benedict $12.90
Toasted sourdough topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce OR with spinach $14.90 OR with bacon $16.00 OR with First smoked salmon $17.00
Pancakes $15.50
Pancakes stacked with berry compote and drizzled with maple syrup and cream Or Bacon, banana and maple syrup and cream.
Toast with a Selection of Spreads $6.00
Brown or white, chunky and warm, served with a selection of spreads.
Light Cooked $16.00
Bacon, scrambled eggs & toast
Omelette $13.90
Three egg omelette, with onions, mushrooms and cheese served with toast.
Continental Selection $12.90
Summer fruit layered with muesli and yoghurt, and served with toast and a selection of spreads
Fruit Smoothies $6.00
Berry, banana, tropical, coffee, chocolate, moccha, or vanilla.
BREAKFAST > EXTRAS
Toast (1) $2.20
Breakfast Sausages (3) $2.50
Mushrooms $2.50
Hash Brown $2.20
Egg (1) $2.50
Tomatoes (2 halves) $2.50
LUNCH > STARTERS
First Breads $12.50
A combination of fresh breads, served with todays dip and garlic butter. Gluten free available on request $15.50
Soup of the Day $12.50 / $20.00
Today's chefs choice served with warm bread and garlic butter.
Antipasto Platter (to share) $33.00
A selection of tasty morsels including salami, ham, First smoked salmon, a selection of Puhoi and Blue River cheeses, sundried tomatoes, pickled onions, gherkins, chutney, today's dip, breads, crackers and more
Garlic Bread $8.50
Served warm with garlic and herb butter.
First's Famous Seafood Chowder $15.50 / $21.00
First's own famous chowder served with warm bread and garlic butter.
Mussels $20.00
Stewart Island green lipped mussels served with the chef's choice of sauces and a freshly baked baguette
LUNCH > SALADS
Chicken $22.00
Warm chicken breast strips in a parmesan and herb crumb, served on a green salad with cashew nuts, tomatoes and camembert cheese, drizzled with vinaigrette and finished with apricot and capsicum chutney
Lamb Cutlets $24.00
Rolled in Dijon mustard and fresh herbs cooked to medium rare and sliced and resting on zesty couscous with greek salad and finished with fresh mint yoghurt dressing
King Prawn $22.00
Warm pan-seared prawns and king prawns served with a fresh crispy salad finished with our honey, lemon and chilli dressing
Caesar Salad $18.00
A classic caesar salad with crisp bacon, garlic croutons, anchovies and shaved parmesan topped with a soft poached egg. Add chicken or salmon $5.00 extra
LUNCH > SANDWICHES
Accompanied by beer battered fries and a side of aioli
Southern Steak $24.00
Ribeye steak cooked to your liking served on warm foccocia bread with caramelized onion chutney, tomato and salad greens topped with a fried egg
Traditional BLT $20.00
Warm foccocia bread spread with tomato relish topped with crispy bacon lettuce and fresh tomato
Chicken $22.00
Pan-seared chicken breast on warm foccocia bread with tomato, salad greens, and brie finished with apricot and capsicum chutney
LUNCH > THE BEST OF THE REST
Chicken Cannelloni $22.00
A creamy mixture of chicken, spanish onion, red pepper and a hint of chilli wrapped in fresh pasta and served with mixed salad and drizzled with aioli
Seafood Special $22.00
Poached blue cod in a coconut, lime and chilli sauce, complimented with prawn twisters and served with a summer vegetable medley and rice.
Creamy Vege Pasta $22.00 / $27.00
Fresh mushrooms, spanish onion, roast pumpkin, spinach and pinenuts tossed with fresh penne pasta, finished with a sweet chilli cream sauce and parmesan cheese
Wedges $13.50
Seasoned potato wedges topped with melted cheese, fresh tomato salsa and sour cream
Blue Cod $22.00 / $32.00
Freshly crumbed Foveaux Straight Cod, served with salad, fries and our homemade tartare sauce
Creamy Chicken Pasta $22.00 / $27.00
Sliced chicken breast, mushrooms, spanish onion and roast pumpkin tossed with fresh penne pasta, finished with a sweet chilli cream sauce and parmesan cheese
Warm Salmon Filo Parcels $20.00
Smoked Salmon with spring onions and capers finished with cream cheese served with a fresh rocket salad drizzled with lemon and maple dressing
Bruschetta Stack $20.00
Toasted bruschetta spread with caramelized onion chutney stacked with kumara, char grilled courgette, red peppers and toasted Haloumi cheese finished with stuffed mushrooms OR with crispy bacon $24.00
Served with steamed jasmine rice our salads are served warm and are mainly meat based. Vegetables are used sparingly and the salads are dressed with very light tasty sauces.
-One shank $15.00
Pork spare ribs (4) (GF ) $6.00
marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces.
seafood salad(GF ) ( V ) $12.50
cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots and tomato. Vegetables & tofu
Stir fried noodles ( V ) $12.50
egg noodles and seasonal vegetables stir fried in the wok. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Vietnamese salad (GF ) ( V ) $13.00
mint, lime juice, fish sauce and fresh coriander flavours, mixed with chopped cucumber, carrots, red onion and tomato. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara. Chicken or pork
this dish is flavoured with a wonderful variety of asian flavours, including lemongrass, fresh basil, garlic, green peppercorns and fresh vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
- Beer battered fries - Thick and chunky fries - Medley of vegetables - Side of two eggs ($3,00) - Crisp garden fresh salad - Battered onion rings - Sautéed mushrooms
Beef Cheeks $28.90
Rich and tender beef cheeks slowly braised in a port wine and redcurrant stock. Stock is turned into a jus and served on creamy mash potato and a selection of seasonal root vegetables.
Eton Mess $11.50
This English dessert is a scrumptious, indulgent, sticky mess of crunchy meringue, tart berries, zingy lemon and rich sweet cream served over vanilla bean ice cream and garnished with homemade biscotti.
Seafood Salad $26.90
A selection of pan seared scallops, prawns, smoked salmon and roast gourmet potatoes, tossed with mixed salad greens and finished with our homemade aioli dressing. Very tasty.
Blackboard Specials N/A
Check out the blackboard specials for some more great dishes.
Bourbon & Coke Chocolate Brownie $11.50
A gooey chocolate brownie infused with a bourbon and coke syrup, heated and served with cola ice cream and Chantilly cream.
Bruschetta Ratatoulille $14.50
Toasted ciabatta bread with roast garlic, topped with courgette, eggplant, tomatoes, smoked mushroom and peppers, vintage cheddar cheese and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil infused with truffle.
White Chocolate Mudcake and Raspberry $11.50
This cake is rich, sweet, moist and totally addictive. Served warm with white chocolate ganache, raspberry sorbet and lashes of Chantilly cream.
Poached, scrambled or fried with honey cured belly bacon resting on wilted spinach & toasted ciabatta.
Large $7.00
Chips small $5.00
-Main $25.00
Vegetarian Stack (GF) $17
Roasted mushroom, sticky sweet potato, red pepper, tomato , Spanish onion, courgette and feta with spinach and fresh pesto.
-Large $18.50
Rummage Board $52
Hot smoked salmon, our chorizo sausage, salt & pepper squid, garlic mussels, marinated olives, blue cheese, relish, pesto, roasted garlic clove butter & melted tomatoes, all served with crusty breads.
Medium/rare sautéed venison pieces, bacon, sliced mushrooms, julienne vegetables over salad greens with balsamic & berry dressing.
Steak Dianne $44.50
Grilled pieces of fillet served with Dianne sauce, made from tomato concase, red wine, garlic, and cream. Delightful. Served on potato mash with salad greens, steamed vegetable medley and hollandaise sauce.
Peppered Venison $45.90
Prime NZ venison steaks grilled medium rare on potato mash, with bacon and mushroom, steamed vegetables, hollandaise sauce, topped with a creamy pepper sauce and salad greens.
Mussels and Prawn Cutlets $37.00
500gm Greenshell mussels and 6 prawn cutlets in a Thai green curry and coriander sauce. Served with a side of mashed potato or steamed rice and a green salad.
Pork Wrap Eastern Style $24.50
Pork strips in a tortilla wrap with salad greens, hummus, guacamole, topped with a sweet chilli sauce and mint yoghurt dressing.
Tavern Mushroom Pork Schnitzel $23.90
Served with green salad and beer battered fries, topped with our rich mushroom sauce.
The classic Whopper with a Crunchy twist! Comes with all the goodness of a Whopper plus BBQ sauce, Cheese, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
HAMBURGER
Try our Hamburger, a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
LONG BBQ BEEF RODEO
Now with a long bun for double the taste! Flame-grilled beef topped with melted cheese, crispy onion rings, creamy mayo and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER
A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy chicken patty, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun.
LONG BBQ BEEF RODEO
Now with a long bun for double the taste! Flame-grilled beef topped with melted cheese, crispy onion rings, creamy mayo and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
BK CHICKEN NUGGETS X 6 KIDS MEAL
Made with 100% chicken breast from our mates at Ingham, our bite-sized BK Chicken Nuggets are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated in a flavorful tempura style batter, they are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces; Sweet & Sour, Ketchup and BBQ.
BACON, EGG & CHEESE STUNNER
The Bacon, Egg & Cheese Stunner Meal includes one Bacon, Egg & Cheese muffin, Small Fries, Regular Hot Drink and a Link Sausage. Now that's value. Available until 11 am at participating restaurants.
CRUNCHY BBQ BACON DOUBLE WHOPPER
The Crunchy BBQ Bacon Double Whopper: comes with all the goodness of a Double Whopper with Cheese plus BBQ sauce, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
Spicy sausage, bacon, tomato, mushroom, and potatoes tossed through butter and thyme, served with toasted EAT bread, two fried eggs and EAT chutney.
Pancakes $16.50
Two hot fluffy vanilla sweet pancakes served with crispy bacon, fresh banana and maple syrup.
Fish of the Day $24.50
Refer to blackboard for today's special
Eggs Benedict (GFA) $19.50
Eggs Benedict ham off the bone or smoked salmon served hot, served on grilled EAT bread with two poached eggs, mustard hollandaise and tomato chilli jam with a little salsa
Pasta/Risotto $23.50
style carbonara with chicken or bacon in a creamy white wine sauce
Mixed Grill $28.50
Mixed grill option of the day - refer to blackboard for today's special - served with housecut kumara fries, and fresh green salad
200gm ribeye steak cooked to your liking, on toasted sour dough with lettuce, tomato and beetroot topped with caramelised onions and a fried egg served with fries
Pork Belly Burger $22.90
Slow roasted pork belly with apple chutney and crackling in a toasted bun served with fries and house made gravy.
Pasta $23.90
Smoked Ham, button mushrooms and peas tossed through pappardelle pasta with creamy white wine sauce, finished with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Omelette $19.90
Tomato layered with Swiss cheese, onion and fresh herbs.
Chicken Cannelloni $24.90
A Jagz speciality - A creamy mixture of chicken, Spanish onion, red pepper and a hint of chilli wrapped in fresh pasta and served with a mixed salad, drizzled with aioli.
Poached Prawn Salad (GF) $22.90
Succulent coconut poached prawns tossed with crispy shallots, mung beans, fresh mint and coriander finished with Thai style dressing.
Sweet Breads $24.90
Delectable sweetbreads, lightly battered and deep fried served with thick cut fries, salad, fresh lemon and aioli.
Made from the freshest ingredients and served with a fresh baked batard
Chicken $21.90
Crispy chicken resting on salad greens, roasted cashews, tomato, red onion, bacon, avocado and brie. Dressed with a citrus honey vinaigrette
Seafood Chowder $18.90
The best in town served with a fresh baked batard
red wine jus
Duck fat potatoes $4.00
Tomato Ricotta Tart $19.90
Fresh truss tomatoes, house made ricotta fresh basil and gruyere cheese bound with a local free range egg baked in a buttery toasted pine nut & thyme pastry shell, served with balsamic drizzle and a wild rocket mesclun salad 2 TARTS
Mussels $25.90
Creamy lemon, herb beurr blanc 1 kilo
Seafood Board $69.90
A selection of Seafood from throughout our menu served with our famous chowder, bread, sauces and a fresh green salad