Crusted in salt & pepper, lemon zest, coriander with Aioli dipping sauce
Crispy onion rings $14.90
Beer battered onion rings served with aioli dipping sauce
MAIN FARE
Angus Beef Fillet $38.50
Angus Fillet, dauphinoise potatoes, roasted field mushroom, grilled cherry tomatoes, red wine jus
South Island Salmon Fillet $31.90
Pan seared over summer vegetables, hollandaise sauce and a parmesan tuille
Flintstone Ribeye $37.90
Chargrilled Ribeye on the bone, grilled to perfection, Available with the choice of salad and fries or vegetables and potatoes. Creamy Mushroom sauce, red wine jus or garlic Butter
Canterbury Lamb short loin $36.50
Grilled to m/r over duck fat roasted potatoes, seasonal green vegetables, smoked salt and drizzled with d’ulivo grove olive oil
Fish of the Day $POA
Market fresh fish, specially prepared each day
Merrin St Chicken $29.50
Grilled slices of breast fillet, Stacked over potato gratin, crispy bacon, onion and mustard relish with a marsala cream reduction
Pork Belly $29.50
Crispy pork belly, resting on duck fat potatoes, summer vegetables and pear chutney
SIDES
Fries - Small $5.00
Side Salad $6.00
Fries – Large served with aioli and tomato sauce $8.00
Side of seasonal vegetables $6.00
Two fried eggs $5.00
Steamed Rice $5.00
Grilled tomato $5.00
Mushrooms $6.00
LIGHT MEALS
Monteith’s golden Battered Fish & Chips $28.90
Succulent Blue Cod, served with a green salad, golden fries and tartare sauce
Lamb’s Fry & Bacon Stack $17.90
Pan seared lamb’s liver stacked with bacon on a rich mushroom sauce, served with creamy mash
West Coast Ribs $26.90
Tender pork ribs lightly smoked and smothered with our West Coast style BBQ sauce, served with fresh coleslaw and fries
Curry and a Pint $25.00
Chef’s latest creation served on rice with a poppadom, cucumber and yoghurt raita
- Chargrilled courgette, bell pepper, mushroom, caramelised onions & spinach
-Add Gluten Free base to any pizza $3.00
●Pasta
Chicken and bacon fettuccine $19.90
Sauteed chicken and bacon bound in a creamy mustard, and parmesan sauce
Spicy salami fettuccine $19.90
Spicy salami, olives and red onion bound in a rich Napoli sauce
Merrin Caesar salad $18.90
Seasonal lettuce, bacon, boiled egg, croutons and a creamy dressing, anchovies optional
-Add grilled, sliced chicken breast or home smoked salmon $6.00
Scallop and crispy bacon salad $25.00
Succulent scallops, crispy fried bacon with seasonal greens, cherry tomatoes and brined onions
Roast vegetable stack $19.90
Chargrilled vegetables layered between Mediterranean pancakes served on rich napoli sauce
Chicken Sandwich $22.90
Grilled chicken breast over toasted sourdough, rocket, fresh tomato, bourbon mayonnaise. Topped with brie cheese & pear chutney, served with golden fries
● Burgers $25.90
- chicken fillet, bacon, parmesan, pineapple
- beef, grilled onions, cheese, rocket
- Beef, bacon, mushroom, hash brown, mozzarella
On a fresh warmed toasted bun, served with golden fries
Also available vegetarian option.
DESSERTS
Homemade Traditional Cheesecake $12.50
Ask for details of our chef’s latest creation
Ice Cream Sundae $12.50
Served with real caramel, chocolate or berries
Chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich $12.50
Handmade cookies filled with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
Chocolate and Berry Mud Cake $12.50
Rich chocolate cake, Served with berry compote, chocolate sauce and ice cream
Creme Brulee $12.50
Baked custard, topped with golden toffee, served with berries
Banoffee pie $12.50
Sweet pastry tart filled with caramel, bananas and whipped cream
Kumara, sundried tomato & sweet corn fritters layered on a gourmet salad with streaky bacon in between and finished with sweet corn sour cream.
Seafood Chowder $13.50
Now even that chef from England would say this is NZ's best. The finest morsels plucked from the sea, combined in our secret recipe. We also serve bread and butter to clean this massive bowl. Slurp!
Marshmallow & Ice-cream Sundae $11.00
Lots of vanilla ice-cream & marshmallows smothered in your choice of chocolate, strawberry, passionfruit or caramel sauce. Topped with whipped cream, wafers & chocolate shavings. So if you are in the mood for lots of ice-cream, then this is for you!
My Fav Chicken Bacon & Cashew Salad $21.50
Lettuce leaves mixed with julienne vegetables, cashews, herby croutons, avocado salsa and some other goodies all tossed in an Italian vinaigrette and finished with marinated chicken, crispy bacon & parmesan cheese.
Cajun Fish & Prawn Salad $26.50
Fillets of today's fish coated in a Cajun spice, pan-seared to perfection & plonked on a salad of mandarins, snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion & baby spinach. Bounded with vinaigrette & finished with avocado salsa, garlic aioli & grilled prawns.
Stuffed Chicken $30.50
The plumpest chicken breast stuffed with pistachio, baby spinach and brie wrapped up in streaky bacon, oven roasted and plonked upon a warm honey mustard potato salad. With sauté greens and finished off with a cranberry salsa & sweet potato crisps.
The original seafood chowder small9.50/big14.50
Started here back in the dark ages, and has not been changed too much. Some folks travel for miles just to get a taste, & ya even get bread & butter to clean the massive bowl. Scrumptious!
Garlic Bread $7.20
This has no story.. except to say it is bloody great!!
Grass fed Canterbury beef cooked to your liking on truffle mash. Served with a creamy, rich mushroom sauce and an onion marmalade and duck liver pate tartlet
Chicken Tikka $25.00
Medium Indian curry with basmati rice, naan bread and mango chutney
Polenta Chips with Chilli Sauce $7.00
- Streaky Bacon $17.50
Lemon and Thyme Roasted Chicken Legs $28.00
Served with fondant potatoes, sage, onion and apricot stuffing and a slow roasted tomato. Finished with jus and red currant sauce
Tri Colour Scallops and Black Pudding $16.00
Scallops placed on locally produced black pudding, on a trio of purees; parsnip, butternut pumpkin and pea
- Smoked Salmon $18.50
Leak and Mushroom Arancini $15.00
Cheesy risotto balls in panko crumbs fried and served with a smoked paprika, tomato and roasted capsicum sauce
Stir fried prawns with garlic and fresh ginger in light Thai sauce.
all dishes, with the exception of noodle dishes, are served with thai jasmine rice. Fresh seasonal vegetables are chosen to compliment each dish. Hot, medium or mild - this shows how the traditional dish is spiced. Want more heat or less - just let us know!
Gai $10.00
Tempura Chicken Pieces
Pad Thai MILD $16.00
Fried egg noodles with tossed peanuts and sweet chilli, available with chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian and spiced to taste.
Monday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 9:30 AM – 12:00 AM, Saturday: 9:30 AM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM
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